Happenings for Week of May 14th, 2007

Week of May 14th, 2007



7th Annual Bicycle Film Festival (F, S)
The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the bicycle. We are into all styles of bikes and biking. If you can name it, Tall Bike Jousting, Track Bikes, BMX, Alleycats, Critical Mass, Bike Polo, Cycling to Recumbents we've probably either ridden or screened it. What better way to celebrate these lifestyles than through art, film, music and performance? We bring together all aspects of bicycling together to advocate its ability to transport us in many ways. Ultimately the Fest is about having a good time.
May 16th - 20th
For more information and schedule: bicycle

Monday, Monday 14th, 2007

High Line Design Preview (C, E)
With High Line landscape architect James Corner of Field Operations
@ Great Hall, Cooper Union
7 East 7th Street (@ Cooper Square)
6:30p
Free, though must RSVP to Friends of the High Line: rsvp@thehighline.org
For more information: highline

Austrian Wines Waltz with Artisanal Cheeses (17WCFAW) (D/F, E)
The brilliant wines of Hopler winery in the eastern province of Burgenland and a selection of stellar cheese from the Artisanal Center caves in western Manhattan will be featured in a gastronomic waltz across the top of your palates this evening. Presented by wine expert Daphne Amory and cheese guy Max McCalman, this seminar/tasting will present delightful balances in cheeses and wines that are sure to be lovely and memorable. The unique terroir from the western banks of lake Neusiedl offers wines of fine minerality and acidities; Hopler has elevated these wines to becoming some of the most refreshing partners for luxury cheeses we have seen in a long time.
@ Artisanal Premium Cheese Center
500 West 37th Street, 2nd floor (@ 10th Avenue)
6:30 - 8:30p
$75
For more information and to sign up: artisanal

Speed Dating (S)
Meet as many members as you can in one evening. Speed Dating is a great way to meet many people and get your love life up and running before the summer starts. You will "date" each person for 5 minutes each over the course of the evening. We will have a 15 minute mingling break during the evening and the event will be approximately 2 hours. For singles in their 30’s and 40’s.
@ Village Pourhouse
64 Third Avenue (at 11th Street)
6:30p
$25
For more information and to sign up: reallive
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Art Exhibit: Catherine Farish (A, C)
Catherin’s emotionally sophisticated compositions rely on a technique called "collagraphie," employing diverse textural elements, interwoven through her adept use of deep, natural color and the intricate process of printmaking. One work may undergo many passes through the press, with elements added or taken away as Farish continuously modifies both the tonality and texture of the piece.
@ Reeves Contemporary
535 West 24th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues), 2nd floor
Free
For more information: reeves



Cagney and Lacey Reunion Featuring:
Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless and Barney Rosenzweig (A, C, E)
In their only public appearance together, the award-winning actresses who played those iconic NYPD detectives, Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, will team for a signing and reunion for the Season 1 DVD. They will be joined by the show’s Executive Producer (and husband of Gless), Barney Rosenzweig. Set in New York, Cagney & Lacey broke ground in areas that no one in television had touched including: Domestic violence, Date rape, Breast cancer, Racism.
“The idea behind Cagney & Lacey was never just to create a show; it was to create a show that mattered,” says Rosenzweig.
@ Barnes and Nobles
555 Fifth Avenue (@ 46th Street)
12:30 - 2:30p
Free
For more information: bn and press

Lecture:
Slow Food Nation: Why Our Food Should Be Good, Clean, and Fair (Code: ML051507) (C, E, L)
Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food organization, discusses his latest book. Having traveled the world, this charismatic leader explains how we can improve our health and the health of the planet, and offers models for reforming the way food is grown, prepared, and eaten.
@ American Museum of Natural History
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
79th Street at Central Park West
7p
$18
For more information and to sign up: amnh

Lecture: The African Burial Ground and NYC: An Untold Story of America (C, E)
Christopher Moore tells the fascinating story of New York’s all-but-forgotten African Burial Ground, and how it was rediscovered and preserved. Dating to colonial New York, the “Negro Burial Ground” was located just north of present-day Chambers Street, in what in the 18th century was the edge of the settled city. Slaves and freed blacks were interred here dating back to the late 1600s. Overlooked by many New Yorkers, the city developed over and around the burial ground in the 1800s. While the Negro Burial Ground was noted on many 18th century maps of New York, it was not until construction of the Federal Building at 290 Broadway got underway that remains were rediscovered. Christopher Moore was integral to making the location of the African Burial Ground known to the public, and to the anthropological analysis of the site.
@ Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
18 Mt. Morris Park West (at 122 Street in Marcus Garvey Park)
7:30p
Free, though need to RSVP in advance
To RSVP call Pelham Fritz Recreation Center @ 212.860.1380
For more information: event

Swing into Spring (C, D, D/F, M, P)
A benefit cocktail party hosted by the Juilliard Club
Music by Juilliard jazz students and swing dance instruction by Juilliard dancers.
@ The Kaplan Penthouse
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue - Rose Building, 10th flr
8p
$150 - $1000
For more information and to buy tickets call: 212.799.5000 x278

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007



Gallery Opening and Artists Reception (A, D/F)
Margaret Neill’s, Circuit
Neill’s art gives the impression of ease, flow and peace. It is an effect hard won. In discussing her process the artist explains: Circuit denotes a zone, journey, course or convolution. To me, circuit is a way to get to a place. It imagines a path or itinerary that allows one to move all the way around. In this new body of work I circle through ambiguous territory to a charged space. This space is emotional and physical and relates to both the urban and the natural world.
@ Cheryl Pelavin Fine Arts
13 Jay Street (@ Staple Street)
6 - 8p
Free
For more information: cheryl

Wine Tasting: Get your Wine Geek on (D/F, E)
These wines can only possibly be grouped under the heading, wine geek, and I mean that in the best possible way. Without a doubt all of the wines we will be tasting tonight fall in to the world of obscure and delicious. So without further ado here is the list:
Lopez de Heridia Rioja Blanco 1996, Spain
Lopez de Heridia Rose 1995, Spain
Ardore Piedirossi, Italy
FRV 100, Beaujolais, France
@ Vine Wine
12 - 09 Jackson Avenue, (@ 48th Avenue), LIC
6 - 8p
Free
For more information: wine

Discussion: America's Mayor, America's President? (C, E)
A thoughtful discussion about Rudolph Giuliani and the Presidency with Robert Polner. Polner, a former political reporter for Newsday and the editor of "America's Mayor, America's President: The Strange Career of Rudy Giuliani." Though New York City's crime rate was at historic lows and its economy was riding high, Rudy Giuliani was an unpopular mayor on 9/10/2001, his once-soaring political career seemingly over. But 9/11 changed everything. It resurrected his political career, and now, with Republicans struggling to find their voice, he is among the top three contenders for the presidential nomination, if not the White House itself. This may be difficult for many New Yorkers to ponder, let alone imagine, but what kind of president would he be?
@ Madame X
94 West Houston Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
7 - 10p
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
For more information: thesocial
To RSVP email: rsvp@thesocialsalon.com



Suzanne Vega Performs in NYC (M)
Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980's when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang contemporary folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has performed sell out concerts in many of the world's best-known venues, had major hits singles with "Luka" and "Tom's Diner" (both included on her latest Universal release, Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega), collaborated with Philip Glass, The Grateful Dead, Joe Jackson, Arthur Baker, They Might Be Giants, and The Lemonheads, published a book, The Passionate Eye, and dedicated her time to supporting children's rights organizations.
@ Joe’s Pub
425 Lafayette Street (between East 4th Street and Astor Place)
7:30p
$35
For more information and to buy tickets: joespub

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Gallery Opening and Artists Reception: Keren Cytter: Dreamtalk (A, D/F)
Dreamtalk presents an ironic love triangle involving a couple and their male friend. The friend desires the girl, but she is loyal to her boyfriend, and he is seemingly obsessed with Sandra, a character on a TV reality-show. Atmosphere is also about a love triangle, centering on two women who live together and appear to be involved with the same man. So, what is happiness, what is resolution, and what is emotion? Keren Cytter’s work raises all these questions presenting the viewer with a situation of a constant present where memory is being claimed in the midst of an unknown future. Part auteur part amateur, Cytter pays homage to French New-Wave Cinema, Dogme films, and reality TV with a rough immediacy and poetic lingering.
@ Thierry Goldberg Projects
5 Rivington Street (between Bowery and Chrystie Street)
6 - 9p
Free
For more information: thierry

Knit Night (C, S)
Bring your own projects and join us for an evening of wacky and wonderful activities designed to inspire and challenge anyone interested in knitting and crochet. Want to try your hand at being the “World’s Fastest Knitter or Crocheter”? The Museum will be an official site for this international competition sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America. Other activities include the Unraveling Gathering (where old sweaters are unraveled to make new yarn), an open knit circle, and much, much more.
@ Museum of Arts and Design
40 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
6 - 10p
Free with admission, $9
For more information and to sign up: mad

Célébrez Le Printemps: A Cocktail Party (D, D/F, M, NP, P)
Hosted by The Young Leadership Committee of
Lighthouse International. All proceeds benefit Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School at the Lighthouse which provides students who are blind or partially sighted with the opportunity to enjoy and perform music, and to become accomplished musicians.
@ Lighthouse International - The Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
111 East 59th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
6:30 - 8:30p
$50 in advance, $60 at the door
For more information and to buy advance tickets: lighthouse



Laura's List Event: Joey Thai Spring Fling Dinner (D/F)
hosted by Laura from Laura’s List and Sharyn from Sharyn's Joey Thai Dinner Club
@ Joey Thai
17 East 31st Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
7p
$25 (includes buffet dinner, tax and tip)
We are taking over the restaurant. Please bring wine, beer or spirits of your choice for yourself and to share with others..
RSVP is a MUST, please email: sharyn.rosenblum@harpercollins.com
When RSVPing, please let her you found out from Laura's List

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Wine Tasting: Vranken German wines (two great Rieslings) (D/F)
XO Vodka and X-Rated…One more X and you would think that it was Time Square in the 70’s. Come on in for a little business mixed with a little pleasure. XO Vodka is the “best vodka I’ve ever had”, enough said. X-Rated is a passion fruit blended Vodka that is so tasty and smooth.
@ Chelsea Wine Vault
75 Ninth Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets)
4 - 7p
Free
For more information: chelsea




Movie Screening: E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (C, F)
E. T. is Steven Spielberg's warmhearted classic delight for both children and adults. It tells the story of an alien creature, E.T., mistakenly left behind on Earth. When a young boy, Elliott (Henry Thomas), finds E.T. and hides him in his home, both their worlds are changed forever. E.T. teaches Elliott and his two siblings (Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton), whose parents have recently separated, about caring and love while the children protect E.T. from the malevolent world of grown-ups.
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library
1 Grand Army Plaza, (@ Eastern Parkway/Flatbush Avenue), 2nd Floor Meeting Room
6p
Free
For more information: brooklyn

Bridges by Night Ride (C, S)
Join us for a twilight tour of East River bridges, through three boroughs and over the Queensboro, Pulaski, Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges. This unique bike ride highlights stunning vistas, takes in the glorious sunset with a Manhattan backdrop, celebrates bridge access for bicycles and pedestrians, and provides a brief history of the bridges and waterways. Bring lights and a snack or $$ to buy. Approx. 15 miles and some stairs.
@ Meet at NE corner of East 59th Street and First Avenue (NOT Tramway Plaza)
7:45p
Free, though supply your own bike
For more information: timesup

Saturday, May 21st, 2007

Flowers and Impressionist Techniques with Maria Fiorelli (A, C, E)
Flowers explored through color methodology used by impressionists. Learn color techniques used by artists such as Surat.
Staten Island Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace (@ Snug Harbor Road), Learning Center
10a
Free
For more information: sibg



L.I.C., NYC (A, C)
Socrates Sculpture Park is pleased to announce the opening of L.I.C, NYC, an exhibition of artists working in Long Island City, Queens. Presented as part of the Park's 20th anniversary year, the exhibition highlights and celebrates the area's remarkable creative community, featuring works from a broad spectrum of generations and mediums.
@ Socrates Sculpture Park
32 - 01 Vernon Boulevard (@ Broadway), LIC
Daily
Free
For more information: sculpture

Dance Parade (A, C, D)
Dance Parade is New York's first ever parade and festival of such scope and scale. We are celebrating everything from Break dance to Ballet with Burning Man Spirit and Love Parade Energy. Join colorful floats, live bands and dj's to dance in the streets to Salsa, Contra, Disco, Clogging, Ballroom, Irish Step, Hip Hop, Swing, Tango, Ballet, Break dance, Japanese, Sufi, Samba and more over 48 forms demonstrating that Dance is a vibrant, expressive form of art.
Parade route starts at 32nd Street, heads down Broadway to Union Square, swings West to Fifth Avenue and triumphantly dances itself through Washington Square's memorial Arch.
Welcome Address starts at 1p, parade starts at 2p
For more information: dance

Walking Tour: Fort Greene and Clinton Hill (E, S)
Combines the regular tour with some stops in the South of the Navy Yard Studio Stroll
Meet outside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, Hanson Place just off Flatbush Avenue near Atlantic Terminal transit hub.
1:30 - 4p
$15 (reservations are not required, but it sure helps if we know you're coming)
For more information and to make a reservation call: 718.393.7537

Chocolate Tasting and Social Event (D/F)
Guys and gals, our first chocolate tasting/social
will kick off with delicious fruits, chocolate truffles and mini-souffle. Come out and meet new folks as well. Dressy/Casual Neat, no sneakers.
@ Croton Reservoir Tavern
108 West 40th St (between 6th Avenue and Broadway)
4p
$35 in advance (limited), $45 at door
For more information and to sign up: nyc

Saturday Evenings at the MET (Code: T-LS5MT11-01) (A, C)
How about meeting at the Met? Get a sneak preview of a new exhibition or tour the permanent collection, then socialize at the Museum Café.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street)
Meet at the Metropolitan Museum’s group tour desk.
5:45p
$30
For more information and to sign up: 92y

Sunday, May 20th, 2007



Secret Garden Walk (E, S)
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they explore one of the lesser-known sections of Central Park the Conservatory Garden. This formal European-style garden displays the finest of French, Italian, and English design, including spouting fountains and draped arbors.
@ Conservatory Garden
East Side from 104th-106th Streets; Enter at Fifth Avenue & 105th Street, or 106th St. gate inside Park.
11 - 12p
Free
For more information: park

Film and Discussion:
Circulating Culture: New Documentary Works from Indonesia and India (C, E, F)
Documentary filmmakers from Indonesia and India present and talk about their latest work. Program features films from Amar Kanwar’s ongoing series on Burma, The Face; Thet Win Aung and Ma Win Maw Oo as well as Lexy Junior Rambadeta’s Faces of Everyday Corruption in Indonesia.
@ Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium,
725 Park Avenue (@ 70th Street)
3 - 5:30p
$10
For more information and to sign up: asiasociety

The J.A.P. Show (A, C)
New York City's current funniest Jewish women team up with the trailblazing comediennes of the 40's and 50's. This uproarious evening pulls together comic performers like Cory Kahaney (Last Comic Standing, Funniest Mom in America), Jackie Hoffman (Hairspray, Regrets Only at Manhattan Theatre Club) and Cathy Ladman with video segments from Totie Fields, Jean Carroll, Betty Walker and Audio appearances from Pearl Williams, Belle Barth, Sophie Tucker and other spicy special guests.
Actors Temple Theater
339 West 47th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
5p
$29.50 - $65
For more information and to buy tickets: show

Romulus (A, C, D/F)
Chaos ensues, reputations are at stake, and a series of comic events unfold when a mysterious basket is deposited on the doorstep of the town’s astronomer. Louis Karchin has composed a delightful one-act chamber opera based on the sparkling comedy by Alexander Dumas. American Opera Projects and The Washington Square Ensemble collaborate on this world premiere. Discussion and reception to follow
@ Guggenheim Museum
5th Avenue (@ 89th Street)
@ 7:30p
$24
For more information and to buy tickets: works

Monday, May 21st, 2007



Jenifer Jackson Performs (M)
Best of all, her band-mates know to let Jenifer's voice remain the focus. Whether she's sings high and ethereal, or drops down to a low dusky whisper, Jenifer's conversational, confessional, innate vocal stylings inhabit a song, making her someone you just simply have to listen to.
The Marion's Marquee Lounge
356 Bowery, (between East 4th Street and Great Jones)
8p
For more information: Jenifer

Bernstein & Robbins: Dybbuk in Music & Dance (code: EAYNYB00S7) (A, C, D, M)
Join Jean-Pierre Frohlich, ballet master and former soloist with the New York City Ballet, and members of the company in an evening devoted to the Leonard Bernstein-Jerome Robbins Dybbuk. Frohlich danced in the 1974 premiere of the ballet and in subsequent revisions made by Robbins and is responsible for maintaining the Robbins repertory at NYCB. He will discuss his work with Robbins in staging the ballets and present several dancers performing excerpts from Dybbuk. Ellen Sorrin, director of The George Balanchine Trust and advisory council member of The Jerome Robbins Trust, will moderate.
The JCC in Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Avenue (at 76th Street)
8p
$20
For more information and to sign up: jccmanhattan

Key to Activities

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