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Free events for Tuesday, 12/29/09
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16 free events take place on Tuesday, December 29 in New York City.
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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 29, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Daily Instructed Meditation


Learn some serenity at the start of your busy day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
free, no reservation required

Other | Ice Skating in the City


The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Jazz | The Gotham Jazzmen, Dixieland Jazz


This sextet is a staple of the New York jazz scene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Downtown: Where New York Began Tour


A tour of Downtown — its history, architecture, and art, and its fascinating denizens. Tour includes Federal Hall, the U.S. Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern, U.S. Custom House, and Bowling Green. Led by a professional tour leader. Adults, please bring photo ID.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Juilliard pianist Tanya Gabrielian performs works by Bach, Janáček and Weber


Program: Bach Aria Variata, BWV 989 Janáček Sonata 1. X. 1905 I. Presentiment II. Death Weber Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 49 I. Allegro Feroce II. Andante Poco Mosso III. Rondo Presto
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Dennis Jackson's Christmas at Wapos Bay (2001): Claymation Holiday Film


In this claymation film, three children visit their grandparent at his cabin in the bush. When an emergency arises, they learn self-reliance and the spirit of the traditional Cree way of life. 50 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Daily Instructed Meditation


Learn some serenity at the end of your busy day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:45 pm
free, no reservation required

Screening | Documentary: Pamela Timmins' Clearwater Nation; Pete Seeger introduces Clearwater’s 'Next Generation Legacy Project' (2009)


Featuring Seeger performances, his forty years of involvement with Clearwater, an environmental educational not for profit, and their Next Generation Legacy Project with a Master Action Plan (MAP) for our emerging green economy. Timmins, an accomplished landscape painter, photographer, and video artist/filmmaker, will explain the new initiative, "Act locally and think globally with DVD Circles" which uses state of the art digital video to host local events and then links on to the world wide web.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Women's & Transgendered Poetry Jam & Open Mike


Featuring Penny Arcade and Maria Lisella. A runaway at thirteen, a reform-school graduate at sixteen, a performer in the legendary New York City Play-House of the Ridiculous at seventeen, and an escapee from Andy Warhol’s Factory scene at nineteen, Penny Arcade emerged in the 1980s as a primal force on the New York art scene and an originator of what came to be called performance art. Arcade’s brand of high camp and street-smart, punk-rock cabaret showmanship has been winning over international audiences ever since. In a world where people are concerned about traveling with a light footprint, Maria Lisella tries to tread unnoticed -- eavesdropping on conversations like a Mata Hari of the spoken word. Crowded subways, ancient temples, ghostly war-torn countries channel others' voices; have give her a chance to cheat life and slip into someone else's shadow and shoes for moments at a time. Open mike - sign-up at 7 pm - 8 minute limit. Bring your poetry, your prose, your songs, and your spoken word.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Party | Free Your Mind Party


Take 21st-century hyperreality and postmodernity to a new level by focusing more on vibes, positivity and open-mindedness and less on genres. They want people who love a challenge and great music to free themselves of all the restrictions placed on them by just being open-minded and ready for a good time with friendly people. All who are 21 and over are welcome. The Cohen Brothers have been known to play wild mixes, and don't be surprised if Studebaker Hawk breaks out with an outerspace disco mix or Italo set. He held down gigs in Barcelona, Spain with the Plat Dujour crew before returning to the States to host the Macho City radio show on WMUA, and appear at events on the East Coast. The other half of the Cohen Brothers, Len Bias, left his roots in Western Massachusetts to cut his teeth on the West Coast with the Achtung Radio crew. He's rocked parties around Europe and Japan, and dug for records on five continents and the North Pole, where he carried a shotgun to ward off polar bears trying to beat him to the "80 BPM penguin record". He's known to go deep into rare and forgotten disco, searching for that synthesizer sound that makes you fall in love. He's currently one of the four non-native residents on the island of Tanegashima, Japan, where the only things to do are surf and build space ships, damn that's balearic! And Ericka Schiche, who most recently had a residency at New York City's legendary Botanica Bar, has been known to play everything from psychedelic funk to drum and bass. In addition to the Botanica gig, Ericka aka Eri has also DJ'd at Rubulad, Warsaw (for the Brooklyn Record Riot), Public Assembly (Shakey's Record Fair), and Savalas (Lost and Found night). One of her specialties is rare deep funk 45s - the rarest record in her crates being the San Francisco TKO's "Acid Lady", which is only owned by a few people in the world. Enjoy. This is for the people! No dress code, and no cover!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
No cover

Open Mic | Penny's Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$3

Other | Trivia Night


One of Ireland’s most entertaining traditions is the raucous pub quiz! Free to enter, teams compete for a $50 bar tab in this weekly trivia night, presented by TrivWorks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

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