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41 free events take place on Tuesday, February 11 in New York City.
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41 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, February 11, 2014

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free events nyc Cast members perform from Murder for Two
free events nyc Branding a City: Barcelona and Fashion
free events nyc The Idea of Reality: Views on Fashion Photography
free events nyc Joshua Oppenheimer's The Act of Killing (2013): Oscar-Nominated Documentary
        

Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
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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" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Strengthening Empirical Reasoning Across the Curriculum


Discussion about the need 
for stronger STEM (science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics) education, especially for women and
 girls, abounds in the media, classrooms, and policy centers across America. In a society focused on big data, how can women’s colleges ensure that students have the skills they will need in an evolving landscape that increasingly relies on empirical approaches? Lecturer Heather Van Volkinburg, associate director of learning initiatives and data services, draws on data collected at the newly created Empirical Reasoning Lab to explore strategies to enhance critical thinking about numerical data, quantitative literacy, and qualitative analysis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concert | Duo Majoya, a Uniquely Versatile and Innovative Keyboard Team


Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger, as Duo Majoya, have circled the globe performing duets of all kinds in North America, Europe, South Africa and Asia. The duo has performed a distinctive repertoire of commissioned and arranged works on community and university concert series, at conventions and international organ festivals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Marnie Giesbrecht, World-Renowned Organist


Marnie Giesbrecht is from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
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1:00 pm
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Master Class | Bass Trombone Master Class: Dave Taylor


Receiving B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Julliard School of Music, David Taylor started his playing career as a member of Leopold Stowkowski's American Symphony Orchestra, and by appearing with the New York Philharmonic under Pierre Boulez Almost simultaneously, he was a member of the Thad Jones Mel Lewis jazz band, and recorded with Duke Ellington (The New Orleans Suite), The Rolling Stones, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Mr. Taylor has recorded four solo albums (Koch, New World, and DMP) and has presented numerous recitals throughout the world (including Carnegie Recital Hall, Kaufman Auditorium at the Y at 92nd Street, and Merkin Hall).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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.
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
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2:30 pm
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Film | Paul Smaczny and Allan Miller's John Cage – Journeys in Sound (2012): Documentary on the Composer


Sound inventor, aleatoric music specialist, writer, mycologist, performance artist, Zen master, John Cage (1912-1992) was one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary artists. This film, which was made to mark the centenary of Cage’s birth, combines rare archival footage and concert excerpts with a series of short accounts by Cage associates and contemporary artists, playfully revealing the many different facets of this pioneer. 60 min. In English and German and Japanese with English subtitles. Screening presented by filmmaker Allan Miller.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013): A Father's Search


Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo. A small-town carpenter turns vigilante in order to rescue his abducted daughter and her best friend in this thriller. 153 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Cast members perform from Murder for Two


Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback perform songs from and sign copies of the Original Cast Recording. They will be joined by creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, so come and enjoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Discussion | Branding a City: Barcelona and Fashion


Fashion brands can project the character and values of a city, so much so that, in a sense, fashion can become a city's ambassador to the world. Please join media expert Gema Requena and a representative from Desigual for a lively discussion of how fashion can "brand" a locale, with particular attention paid to how fashion has bolstered the image of Barcelona, Spain, as a fashion-oriented metropolis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | College Violin Recital


Jeremy Rhizor, Baroque Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Ensemble Signal performs contemporary works


PROGRAM: Hilda Paredes: Zuhuy Kak for Cello (1997) U.S. premiere David Lang: Unchained Melody for Percussion (2004) Hilda Paredes: Intermezzo malinconico for Bass Clarinet (2012) U.S. premiere David Lang: Scraping Song for Percussion (1997, rev. 2001) Ensemble Signal returns with another program of solo works. With: Doug Perkins, percussion; Lauren Radnofsky, cello; Adrian Sandi, bass clarinet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Faculty Exhibition: Conrad Levenson


Conrad Levenson is an architect, sculptor and avid collector and recycler of unusual artifacts, found objects and scrap materials. He make extensive use of these resources in his sculptures while striving to identify, preserve and interpret their unique history, character and spirit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | The Idea of Reality: Views on Fashion Photography


A special evening highlighting women in fashion photography and magazine culture, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Different Distances: Fashion Photography Goes Art. Moderator Johanna Lenander will lead a conversation with Swedish photographers Denise Grünstein and Sophie Mörner, followed by a reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Forum | Writing for Children Forum: Ian Falconer


Ian Falconer is an American illustrator, children's book author, and costume and set designer for theater. He has created thirty covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications. Falconer is best known for the Olivia series, which features a young pig and her many adventures. Please note: Ian Falconer will appear via livestream.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5

Author Reading | 2 Authors: A.M. Homes / Dorthe Nors


Dorthe Nors and AM Homes come together to discuss their latest books, Karate Chop (Nors) and May We Be Forgiven (Homes).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | 2 comics artists discuss their work


NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium is a weekly series for artist/writers working in various text-image forms: comics, picture-stories, animation, etc. at which to present and critique current work. The symposium will examine new ideas for the distribution of print and electronic work that move beyond the existing models of publishing and advertising. Meetings will be facilitated by a rotating group of practitioners and guest speakers. This week's guest speakers will be cartoonists Conor Stechschulte and Chris Adams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Antonio Monda discusses his book Nella città nuda: Le mille anime di New York


In ENGLISH.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Sean Perry


Fine-art photographer Sean Perry presents an overview of his recent projects and shows images from works in progress. Perry has published two monographs of architectural photography, Transitory (Cloverleaf, 2006) and Fairgrounds (Cloverleaf, 2008). His talk is part of the i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration lecture series, which features presentations by digital photographers, hardware and software developers and industry experts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Terence Gower


Artist Terence Gower and writer and scholar Claire Bishop discuss their recent work. Gower presents work from his recent large-scale installations Public Spirit and Baghdad Case Study.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America's Fight Over WWII, 1939-1941 by Lynne Olson


The non-fiction reading group meets in the Cafe. The group is open to all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Engaged Lives: Activist and Musician Stephan Said on the Rise of Global Social Movements


Stephan Said is an internationally acclaimed musician and activist whose songs and writings have helped ignite the Seattle demonstrations, the global anti-war movement, Arab Spring, Occupy, and propel the International Day of Peace. Stephan’s unique multi-ethnic, multi-religious heritage makes him a voice that bridges cultures across the world. His music fuses pop, hip-hop, rock and world folk music in an infectious sound charged with ecstatic lyrics for change.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance: Stephanie Booth / Lydia Mokdessi / Catherine Siller


A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-progress, for artists at all stages of their development. The events are centered around an audience discussion moderated by an Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists' process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Joshua Oppenheimer's The Act of Killing (2013): Oscar-Nominated Documentary


This chilling and inventive documentary examines a country where death squad leaders are celebrated as heroes, challenging them to reenact their real-life mass-killings in the style of the American movies they love. 120 min. Q&A with director Joshua Oppenheimer to follow the screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | Korean Film: Won Shin-Yeon's The Suspect (2013)


The Suspect follows a North Korean spy who is abandoned by his corrupt government and settles down in South Korea. Unfortunately for him, he becomes the prime suspect in the mysterious murder of a powerful CEO. 138 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Patience Bloom reads from her book Romance Is My Day Job: A Memoir of Finding Love at Last


Harlequin editor Patience Bloom shares her memoir of finding love at last from a Facebook message sent from a high school classmate not seen for twenty years and thousands of miles away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Pen Parentis Literary Salon


Featuring readings by the acclaimed literary magazine, Tin House. Cari Luna (The Revolution of Every Day), Elissa Schappell (Blueprints for Building Better Girls, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and editor-at-large at Tin House), and Matthew Specktor (American Dream Machine, optioned for television by Showtime) will share the stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Master Class | Percussion Master Class: Aldo Mazza


Aldo Mazza is an internationally recognized drummer, percussionist and recording artist. He is also a clinician and educator, and the founder of KoSA Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Kelly Corrigan reads from her book Glitter and Glue


New York Times best-selling author Kelly Corrigan discusses and signs her tough, funny, and inspiring memoir about motherhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Workshop | Ayurvedic Nutrition: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit


Ayurveda, India’s ancient healthcare tradition, views food not as mere nutritional substance, but as a living spiritual force that profoundly affects our well-being on every level. In this class, Ayurvedic physician (known as Ayurvedacharya) and esthetician Naina Marballi will explain how we can create an optimal diet for ourselves based on our own unique constitution (prakriti).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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