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Free events for Wednesday, 12/31/14
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19 free events take place on Wednesday, December 31 in New York City.
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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 31, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Park FitClub: Boot Camp with The Rise NYC


Energize your day with a workout before work. Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back - and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   Midtown,
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6:30 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   Upper East Side,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Film | Mervyn LeRoy's Oscar Winner Little Women (1949): Alcott's Book


With: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien. Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Mass. in the 1860s. 122 min.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   Lower Manhattan,
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12:20 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Public Eye: 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Screening | Dance on Film: La Mort du Cygne (1937)


David Vaughan will introduce and screen La Mort du Cygne (released in the U.S. as Ballerina), starring Janine Charrat, Mia Slavenska, and Yvette Chauviré, directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy. In French, with English subtitles.
   Lincoln Square,
1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Infinity of Nations


Join a Museum Ambassador for a guided tour through the permanent exhibition. This exhibition presents works of art from throughout Native North, Central, and South America, with more than 700 works on display. The rich exposition of focal objects, including a magnificent Apsáalooke (Crow) warrior’s exploit robe, demonstrates the degree to which Native America was interconnected before European peoples arrived and how cultural exchange has profoundly shaped our shared histories.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midday Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   Midtown East,
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   Lincoln Square,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   Upper Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Public Eye: 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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3:30 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Works by Bach, Schütz, Praetorius, and others. Donald Meineke, conductor.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Concert | New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace, Featuring Judy Collins


Founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984, the annual New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace has been a gathering of old friends and new for more than a quarter of a century. The music, the candles, and the spirit of peace send audiences out into the chill night with renewed hope for the world we share. This year's concert, hosted by Harry Smith, features guests Judy Collins and Jason Robert Brown.
   Upper Manhattan,
7:00 pm
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Concert | A Organ Concert to Usher in the New Year


Hear the grand Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of New York’s greatest musical treasures. William K. Trafka, Director of Music and Organist, will play festive works for this New Year’s celebration. Organ works of Bach, Mendelssohn and Langlais will be heard alongside transcriptions of orchestral works by Ravel and Debussy. Trafka’s own transcription of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man will be played at the stroke of midnight.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
11:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Parade | Midnight New Year Run in Central Park: - with Costume Parade and Contest


The Midnight Run starts with DJ Music and Dancing at 10 pm. Continues with Costume Parade and Contest at 11:00 p.m. Fireworks and 4M Race start at midnight!
   New York, NY
11:00 pm
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