Happenings for Week of April 2nd, 2007

Week of April 2nd, 2007



Macy’s Flower Show - New York Flora Exotica (C, E)
For 33 years, Macy's Herald Square has been home to one of the country's premier flower shows, featuring the world's most exotic blooms, a dazzling array of color, celebrity guests and the world's foremost floral designers. The two-week event features more than a million flowers consisting of over 30,000 species of colorful flowers, plants and trees from six different continents.
Sunday, April 1st - Sunday, April 15th
@ Macy’s
151 West 7th Avenue (@ 34th Street)
Free
For more information: macys

New York International Automobile Show (C, E)
The 2007 NYIAS will showcase some of the hottest concept and production cars ever seen. Many of the vehicles will be cutting-edge innovative design studies, others just a few steps away from production, but all provide a window on the future of automobile design and technology. In addition, more than 43 vehicle manufacturers will feature over 1000 new cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs. Considered one of the most important automotive events in the world, the New York International Automobile Show provides a unique backdrop for a wide range of seminars, symposiums, award programs, competitions and conferences for the industry and press.
April 6th - 15th, 2007
@ Jacob Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street (between 11th Avenue and West Side Highway)
$14
For more information and to buy tickets:auto or javits

Monday, April 2nd, 2007 (Passover at sundown)



Movie Screening: Rules of the Game (F)
Renoir’s finest achievement and consistently praised as one of the best French films ever made, The Rules of the Game is essential cinema; entire styles of filmmaking (Altman’s for one) are unthinkable without it. As a cast of characters from all classes assembles at a country house, the farce and melodrama commence, leading to everything from hunting parties and gala balls to affairs and finally even murder. “Everyone has their reasons,” pronounces Renoir himself in the film, hinting at the inscrutability of people’s natures and the pettiness of our divisions from each other.
Directed by Jean Renoir, starring: Marcel Dalio, Nora Gregor and Jean Renoir
@ BAM Cinema
30 Lafayette Avenue (between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street), Brooklyn
9:15p
$10
For more information and to buy tickets: bam

All The Tired Horses Perform (A, C)
An Alternative, folk rock tree. With roots in the post Dylan singer/songwriter storytelling tradition. Branches grown from the straight ahead sound of bands like the Replacements and early REM. And leaves fed with sonic experimentalism
@ Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimor Street (between Richardson and Frost Streets), Brooklyn
9:30
For more information: petes

Tuesday, April 3rd (Passover)

Art Exhibit: Wang Jin: Photographs and Sculptures (A, C)
This exhibition covers Wang Jin’s entire career, from his performance work in the early 1990s to his current sculptural objects. This seminal retrospective marks the first time that such an important collection of Wang Jin’s work will be shown together
Wang Jin is a Beijing-based artist, whose powerful conceptual work reflects both his own personal experiences and the transformations of Chinese culture. His poetic oeuvre reverberates with history as it encounters the contemporary world.
@ Barry Friedman Ltd Gallery
32 East 67th Street (between Madison and Park Avenues)
Free
For more information: arts and barry



Book Discussion (E, L)
Charles B. Rangel and his new book: And I Haven't Had A Bad Day Since: From the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress
Nineteen-term veteran Congressman Rangel-high school dropout, war hero, and one of the most influential men in Congress presents a candid memoir of his journey from the streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress. Harlem’s own Opus 118 will play a musical tribute at this event.
@ Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 124th and 125th Streets)
6p
Free
For more information: hueman

Musical Performance: Jenny Scheinman (M)
Violinist/composer Jenny Scheinman works a variety of performers including Norah Jones, Bill Frisell, Madeleine Peyroux and John Zorn. Also, with Nels Cline (guitar) Jim Black (drums).
@ Barbes
376 9th Street (@ 6th Avenue), Brooklyn
7p
$10
For more information: barbes



Heeb Storytelling: The Seder (C, D/F, H, M)
Why spend the Passover with family, when you can spend it with a group of professionally hilarious strangers? Starring: Rachel Feinstein (comedy central), Dean Obeidallah (axis of evil comedy), Meital Dohan (weeds), Rachel Kramer Bussel (she’s on top) and Jami Attenberg (instant love).
Seder Menu includes: matzoh ball soup, choice of appetizer (salad, gefilte fish or chopped liver), choice of entre (chicken, brisket or stuffed cabbage), flourless chocolate cake and 4 glasses of wine, haroset and hard boiled eggs.
@ Mo Pitkins House of Satisfaction
34 Avenue A (between 3rd and 4th Streets)
7p
$50
For more information and to buy tickets: mopitkins

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Movie Screening: Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia (A, C, M)
This film explores the tension between modernity and reactionary impulses in Indonesia. The film reveals how radical religious factions within Indonesia are challenging the country's long tradition of moderation and how the nation is aiming to combat the fundamentalist threat while entrenching itself as a democracy. Long-time New York times journalist Calvin Sims and filmmaker Ken Levis, join a post-screening discussion with Sadanand Dhume, Bernard Schwartz Fellow at the Asia Society.
@ Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (between 70th and 71st Streets)
6:30 - 8p
$15
For more information and to buy tickets:asiasociety



Ballet Memphis Comes to NYC (A, D)
Ballet Memphis makes its Joyce debut with five works created for the company. Classical ballet meets contemporary cool with Julia Adam's The Awakening and A Curtain of Green, based on literary works; Trey McIntyre's The Naughty Boy plus a ballet set to the music of Roy Orbison; and Thaddeus Davis's Mercurial Balance incorporating hip-hop and spoken word.
@ Joyce Theater
175 8th Avenue (at 19th Street)
7:30p
$38
For more information and to buy tickets: joyce

Funny Video Night (A)
Join sketch comedy groups A Week of Kindness and the Barehand Wolfchokers for a night of comedic video shorts featuring New York's most hilarious comedic filmmakers. With tons of special guests, including acclaimed sketch group Elephant Larry and internet sensation, theburg.tv, this will be like Camp Anawanna, you'll be saluting our shorts so much.
@ Galapagos Art Space - backroom
70 North 6th Street (between Kent and Wythe Avenues)
Free
Doors open @ 7p, show starts @ 7:30p
For more information: galapagos

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Reading and Wine Tasting (F/D, L)
@ Hunter’s Point Wine and Spirits
4707 Vernon Boulevard (@ 47th Avenue)
6 - 8p
Free
For more information call: 718.472.9463

Exhibit Opening and Artists Reception: Patchwerkz by Spaze Crafte One (A, C, F/D)
A collection of works on canvas that advance urban art to yet another level as they fuse the abstract and figurative realms. Characterized by swooping patterns of visual rhythms, playfully expressive imaginative creatures and seductive segments of color, they pulsate with urban vitality.
@ Apt
61 Greene Street (between Spring and Broome Streets)
7p
Free
For more information: art

Live Jazz with Lammy Music Vocale Ensemble (M)
@ Cleopatra’s Needle
2485 Broadway (between 92nd and 93rd Streets)
8 - 12p
no cover, $10 minimum of food/drink
For more information: cleopatra

Friday, April 6th, 2007 (Good Friday)

Wine Tasting: Easter Picks (D/F, H)
Hosted by Liberty Wines, featuring fun, small production wines for your Easter dinner. As well tasting of Aquavit White Cranberry Vodka.
@ Chelsea Wine Vault
75 Ninth Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets)
4 - 7p
For more information: winevault

Harlem in the Himalayas: The Miguel Zenon Quartet Performs (M)
The alto sazophonist performs with Luis Perdomo on piano, Hanx Glawischnig on bass and Henry Cole on drums. His third album, Jibaro, was hailed by critics as one of the best recordings of 2005.
@ Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
7 - 8:30p
$15 advance, $20 day of event
For more information and to buy tickets: rma

Blue Harvest come to Brooklyn (A, M)
It may seem that Blue Harvest innocently kicks up the dust as a premier traditional Bluegrass band, but elements of Texas Swing and Cajun music ease into the fold as well. Despite that, this is incredibly toe-tapping music. Traditional songs, like “Hobo Song,” are not only heartfelt, they are heart dropping as well. Fred Skellenger plays some impressive mandolin, along with Rick Snell on guitar, and it’s performances like this that give these compositions a true, organic feel, like the day they were first written.
@ Jalopy
315 Columbia Street (between Woodhull and Rapelye Streets)
9 - 1a
$8
For more information: jalopy and band

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

Opening Exhibit and Artists Reception (A, C, D/F, E)
Untitled Curated by Herb Tam
This exhibit re-visits the urban landscape of South Jamaica during the 1980s and early 90s, focusing on the crack epidemic in relation to its influence on urban development, law enforcement and rap music.
@ Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
161-04 Jamaica Avenue (between 161st and 162nd Streets), Jamaica
4 - 7p
Free
For more information: jcal



The Klezmatics (T-MM5PA01-01) (C, M)
This band performs Eastern European, klezmer, Latin, Celtic, Afro-Caribbean and folk music with constant rousing energy.
@ Makor/Steinhardt Building
35 West 67th (between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West)
$25 in advance, $30 day of show
8p
For more information and to buy tickets: 92y

Let My People Go Presents: The Matzah Mash (H, P)
Join us as we expect over 300 Jewish Singles (20s and 30s) for our annual Passover blast. This venue is not yet open to the public. We'll be exclusively taking over both floors of Privilege all night long beginning 9p with music from DJ Luis Mole.
@ Privilege (@ HK Lounge)
405 W 39th St (btwn 9th and 10th Aves)
9 - 2a
$20 in advance or with advance RSVP, otherwise $25 at the door
For more information and to sign up: letmypeoplego

Sunday, April 8th, 2007 (Easter)



Easter Parade (C, H)
Flamboyant and loaded with all sorts of flavor, this springtime parade may have religious roots, but haute couture always seems to grab the headlines from the Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies. Indeed, New York's first Easter parade took place in 1860, and the city's well-to-do used it as an excuse to show off their latest European fashions. Though no longer limited to the elite, the tradition continues today as folks sporting stylish threads, colorful bonnets and fantastical hats march up Fifth Avenue while thousands upon thousands of onlookers applaud and admire.
10 - 4p
Parade route: On Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets
For more information: 10best or ny



Easter Sunday Gospel Brunch (D/F, H, M)
Featuring: The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir
This choir brings their experience of Harlem and the Black Church to Times Square in a foot stomping, hand clapping show for fans from around the world. The home-style "all you can eat" southern buffet is guaranteed to fill the hole in your soul, and the Choir's joyous performance will have you dancing on the stage.
@ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
Doors open @ 12:45p, showtime @ 1:45p
$37.50 (including tip and tax)
For more information and to buy tickets: bbking

Walking Tour: Upper West Side (F/D, S)
This electic tour highlights history and food venues between 97th and 116th Streets, mainly on Amsterdam Avenue. Be prepared for tastes of Ethiopia, Cuba, Argentina, Hungary, Haiti, Mexico and the Domincan Republic.
Meet @ Sundial on the Columbia University Campus
116th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam)
2:30 - 5:30
$33
For more information: nosh

Performance: She’s Black, He’s Jewish, They’re Married, Oy Vey! (A, C)
What Blacks, Jews and others have to say about Epstein and Hassan:
"You two are Fabulous, very funny." -Joan Rivers
"Very Funny." -Jerry Stiller
"Brilliant, shades of Lenny Bruce." -Al Goldstein
@ Sweet Rhythm
88 Seventh Avenue South (@ Bleeker Street)
8p
$15
For more information and to buy tickets: theblackandthejew



The Sopranos: Final Episodes - Made in America (C)
9p (EST) on HBO (in NYC - Channel 201)
For more information: sopranos

Monday, April 9th, 2007

Lecture: From Sin to Self-Expression: (A, C, E, F/D)
The British and Their Possessions, 1830-1945
At what point did the British develop their mania for interiors, wallpaper, furniture, and decoration? Why have the middle classes developed such a passionate attachment to the contents of their homes? In this lecture, historian Deborah Cohen will offer a surprising and counterintuitive answer: modern consumer society had its roots in early 19th-century religious fervor. She will discuss how consumerism shed the taint of sin to become the preeminent means of expressing individuality during the Victorian era. The dictum that taste was a moral necessity transformed home decoration into a virtue, opening an entire sphere of self-fashioning in the pursuit of self-fulfillment. Dr. Cohen will also explore how the Victorians reconciled their newfound prosperity with moral good, a crucial episode in the making of modern materialism. This program will conclude with a book signing and reception.
@ Bard Graduate Center
38 West 86th St (between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West)
6 - 8p
$20
For more information and to buy tickets:bard

Key to Activities

A Art
C Cultural
D Dance
D/F Drink/Food
F Film
E Education
H Holiday
L Literature
M Music
NP Non-Profit
P Party
S Sport