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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 25, 2013?

58 free events take place on Thursday, April 25 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 25 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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58 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Symposium | Cross-Pollination: Fashion and Technology


Bradley Quinn, author of Fashion Futures, Techno Fashion, and many other publications, will give the keynote address. A panel discussion, featuring both scientists and designers, will discuss new directions in fashion and technology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   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. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Film | Nicholas Hytner's Oscar-Winning The Madness of King George (1994): Wigged-Out Royal


Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren & Ian Holm. This film is based on the real-life episode of dementia experienced by George III. As his irrational behavior increased, royal and political back-stabbing increased which threatened the status of his office. Adapted by Alan Bennet from his play.
   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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Lecture | The Recovery and Preservation of Central Asian Nomadic Culture: The Challenges for Public Memory


A presentation by Saule Satayeva (Vice Director, Kazakhstan’s Central State Archive of Cinema and Photography).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Hiring Smarter


A Lunch and Learn event with Adam Goldstein on how major US financial institutions are dealing with today's 400-to-1 ratio of job applicants to jobs available. Feel free to bring your lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | American Pianists Association Finalists


Program: East coast premiere of Prelude and Toccata by Margaret Brouwer
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Retro Gaming for Adults


Share your passion for Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, or your favorite board game. Play a classic retro board game at the Library with friends every Thursday afternoon. Please feel free to bring your own game set, and join for some lively board time! All levels of play welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Artist and Visionary: William Matthew Prior and Women’s Studies with the museum’s gallery guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | The Rise of the Solo Cellist


Paul Dwyer, cello, gives a lunchtime performances of music of the 18th century and earlier for anyone seeking a respite from the midtown hustle and bustle. Ensembles are chosen by a jury of early-music specialists from the metropolitan area.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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City Walk | 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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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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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3:00 pm
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Master Class | Cynthia Hoffmann, Vocal Performance Class



   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man (2012): Swinging Superhero


With Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans. Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. 136 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Film | Sam Mendes' Oscar Winner Skyfall (2012): The Most Successful James Bond Film Ever


With Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem. Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past come back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. 143 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Chess & Games Club


An introductory chess group which welcomes new players. Other strategy games also considered.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | MFA Fine Arts Department Open Studios


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Joint Exhibition: Toshio Shibata and Toeko Tatsuno: Given


Whereas Shibata's photographs have been widely exhibited in the US, Tatsuno's paintings have rarely been seen outside Asia. This exhibition follows their career survey two person show last year at the National Arts Center in Tokyo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 3 Art Shows: Suzanne Stroebe / Becky Franco / Elaine Shor


Suzanne Stroebe's This is repetitive/But nothing has changed includes a collection of recent sculptures and drawings created after her return from New York to her childhood home in northern California in 2012. Becky Franco's Chosen is an exhibition of recent work. The installation features large-scale realist paintings. Elaine Shor's Hidden Influence features large-scale figurative paintings feature iconic women in powerful poise.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Shirley Goldfarb: A Retrospective


The exhibition traces the artist’s development as a painter through her almost 40-year oeuvre. Figurative works from the early 1950s are shown alongside her signature abstract expressionist paintings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Adult Yoga


Join on Thursday evenings for open-level yoga with a certified instructor. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat or a beach towel. All participants must sign a waiver form before they join in. For adults 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Drawings: Joan Linder's Sink


In previous exhibitions, Linder wove themes relating to power, anxiety, sexuality, domesticity, and politics through large-scale drawings of seemingly disparate subject matter. In this acutely focused exhibition, she delves deeply into a single object: her kitchen sink.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Italian Cinema: Alberto Negrin's Bread and Freedom (2009)


The film recaptures the life of the great trade unionist Giuseppe Di Vittorio, from the death of his father when he was eight and was taken from school to be put in a field as a crow-scarer, to the attack at Bari's Trade Union's Headquarters while his wife was giving birth to his son. 200 min. In Italian with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Jeremy Scahill reads from his book Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield


Tonight, award-winning author and filmmaker Jeremy Scahill discusses his book based on his Sundance Film Festival documentary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Kenneth Gross discusses his book Puppet: An Essay on Uncanny Life


Kenneth Gross speaks to the strange theatre of puppets in this discussion of his award-winning book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Jeff Muhs' The Red Rules of Tooth and Claw


Jeff Muhs was born in Southampton, New York on June 24, 1966. His early interests in art were encouraged by his parents, Captain Fred and Geraldine Muhs. Fred Muhs, Jeff Muhs himself an artist and third generation hunting and fishing guide, instilled in Jeff and intimate knowledge of their local natural environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | State of the Art Web Design: What Can I Do Now?


Web design is always evolving. New technologies let us do more, and do it easier and faster. As exciting as these improvement are, it is tough to keep up to date with all of the changes. In this seminar, they'll bring you up to speed on what's happening today in web development. You'll learn what new things are viable for you to be using in websites today. Come see a slew of new, cool things that you can start using right away
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Forum | The New School Green Fund


This annual event co-hosted by The New School showcases nearly 20 dynamic projects by New School students and faculty who have received grants from The New School Green Fund in the past two years. Projects range from an alternative energy fuel cell and an eco-themed concert, to a portable bike repair station.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | The Role of Reason in Hobbes' Philosophy


A roundtable with Richard A. Lee, Jr (DePaul University), "The Function of Reason in Hobbes" and Erick Raphael Jiménez (University of Navarra) "Hobbes on Reason, Right, and Natural Law"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Works on Paper: Alexander Gorlizki's For Immediate Release


Alexander Gorlizki was born in London and lives and works in New York City. Gorlizki’s works on paper combine such diverse elements as hand-painted figures, ornamental and textile patterns, as well as photographs and magazine pages. His compositions range from geometric abstraction to loosely narrative surreal scenes that offer views into layered worlds where Eastern and Western iconographies and historical references are found re-contextualized and co-mingling in a contemporary and flattened visual space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Works on Paper: Cui Fei's Tracing the Origin


A graduate of the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Art in Hangzhou, China, Cui Fei moved to the United States in 1996 and has been resident here ever since. Although she lives and works in New York City her work is inspired by nature, her favored materials being natural materials such as vines, twigs and tendrils that she gathers herself. She is also deeply responsive to aspects of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy which permeate her work, recognizing the essential role that calligraphy played in the development of Chinese civilization and using it as a constant reference whatever form her work takes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | Gregory Sholette & Oliver Ressler discuss their book It’s the Political Economy, Stupid: The Global Financial Crisis in Art and Theory


This book is based on the exhibition It’s the Political Economy, Stupid curated by the artists Oliver Ressler and Gregory Sholette, which launched a preview exhibition at Open Space in Vienna (2011), continued at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York and the Centre of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki (2012), and is currently on display at the Pori Art Museum, Pori, Finland (until May 26, 2013). Participants in this event will include both curators, Oliver Ressler and Gregory Sholette, as well as artists Dread Scott and Maureen Connor, and Thom Donovan (whose insightful review of the exhibition was published on the Art:21 Blog), who will moderate the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Slide Lecture | John A. Ochsendorf discusses his book Guastavino Vaulting: The Art of Structural Tile


This illustrated lecture draws attention to an innovative builder and visionary architect whose work still attracts the eye of visitors to vaulted ceilings, which are considered structural and aesthetic marvels. The author features archival images, drawings, and beautiful new color photography showcasing the most incredible Guastavino vaulted spaces.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Museum Docent Tour


The docent-led tours meet in the lobby.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Frost Makes a Flower by Tina Esper Kolomatsky


Smiling neighbors turns vicious at a birthday party.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | A Launch Party for Ophira Eisenberg’s Debut Memoir: Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy


Celebrate with Ophira Eisenberg, stand-up comedian, writer and host of NPR’s new weekly trivia show, Ask Me Another. Wine and cheese will be served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Talk | Artist Talk: Thomas Bayrle


A public conversation between artist Thomas Bayrle and MIT Media Lab professor Kevin Slavin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Bulgarian Fiction Night


Featuring two new books, translated from the Bulgarian: ZACHARY KARABASHLIEV 18% Gray ANGEL IGOV A Short Tale of Shame The authors will be in conversation with their translator: ANGELA RODEL
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Composers Concordance “Chamber People”: Contemporary Chamber Music


Program: Leo Kraft, 'Brief Encounters' for flute, clarinet, and piano Gene Pritsker, 'Universe Contains Innumerable Elements' for clarinet and violin Dave Soldier, 'Ultraviolet Railroad' for violin, cello, and piano Dan Cooper, 'TBA' for flute solo Evan Hause, 'Piano Trio (selected movements)' for violin, cello, and piano Frank J. Oteri, 'Spurl' for clarinet solo Raul Quines, 'Impressões' for cello solo Performed by: Valerie Coleman - flute Michiyo Suzuki - clarinet Lynn Bechtold, Mioi Takeda, and Yibin Li - violin Michael Midlarsky - cello Dimitri Dover - piano __________________________________________
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Contributors read from Fire and Forget: Short Stories from the Long War


Perry O’Brien, Matt Gallagher, and Roy Scranton read from Fire and Forget, an anthology of stories by veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signing | Photographer Keren Moscovitch discusses her book Me into You


Me into You is a self-published limited edition monograph contextualized within her experiences in an open relationship. The body of work investigates both the limits and infinite possibility of intimacy, and what happens when one's intimate life starts to lack boundaries. She will be joined in conversation by essayist and photographer Allen Frame in a discussion about photography, intimacy and the intersection between the two. The event will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Other | Publishing Triangle Awards 2013


Honoring the best books of 2012, the Publishing Triangle presents the Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction, the Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction, the Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry, the Thom Gunn Award for Gay Poetry, and the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction. The Publishing Triangle partners with the Ferro-Grumley Literary Awards to present the Ferro-Grumley Award for Fiction. The Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Leadership Award are also presented.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Senior Thesis Festival I


Three senior theatre majors present their theses in directing, which run in repertory in the first of two installments of Senior Thesis Festival 2013, with design, performances, and management by Barnard and Columbia theatre students. Theatre department faculty members Alice Reagan and Hana Worthen advise thesis directing and dramaturgy students, and Anne Kenney advises designers of the festival. THE OWL ANSWERS By Adrienne Kennedy. Directed by Rebecca Clark THE MAGIC TOWER By Tennessee Williams. Directed by Christina McCarver TRIFLES By Susan Glaspell. Directed by Kyle Radler
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Thomas Dyja reads from his book The Third Coast


Thomas Dyja talks about his book about an astonishing American city that rivals New York and Los Angeles for artistic and literary greats as well as cultural and political game-changers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: David Lynch's Meditation, Creativity, Peace (2012)


This fascinating documentary follows David Lynch on a 16-country tour of Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America to spread the word about the individual and global impact of meditation. With equal parts wit and passion, Meditation, Creativity, Peace shows the director's commitment to TM as way of changing the world, starting from within. The film also offers rare insight into Lynch's creative process, through interviews and revealing moments from the tour. 71 min. Free Donuts & Coffee!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Essentially Ellington Alumni All-Stars


An all-star ensemble of Essentially Ellington alumni plays the music of Duke Ellington and celebrates the 18th anniversary of the annual education event that invites select high school jazz bands from across North America to spend three days immersed in workshops, rehearsals, jam sessions, and performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Master Class | Piano Master Class: Eduardus Halim



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Concert | College Tenor Saxophone Recital


Jonathan Beshay, Tenor Saxophone
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Dialogue with Three Chords


Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) proudly kicks off it's third season of programming. D3C is a theatre collective that produces staged readings of fresh material, often written the same month it is performed, and actors that are talented & dedicated enough to be on their feet, scripts in hand after only one rehearsal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Shadow Puppet Troupe of Wat Bo presents Sor Neakabas (The Magical Arrowhead Dragon)


Sbeik Thom (shadow puppetry) is an ancient and sacred form of Cambodian theater traditionally performed on ceremonial occasions. Performances of Sbeik Thom feature puppeteers and dancers manipulating large-scale leather shadow puppets against a lit screen while accompanied by a pinpeat ensemble. Sor Neakabas is a tale from the Reamker, Cambodia’s beloved version of the Ramayana epic. Under threat of extinction during the Khmer Rouge regime, this Sbeik Thom performance is not only a New York City premiere, but also a testament to the strength of a remarkable nation, culture, and community of artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Concert | The Orion String Quartet


Ensemble-in-residence The Orion String Quartet is one of the most sought-after ensembles in the United States. Since its inception, the quartet has been consistently praised for the fresh perspective and individuality it brings to performances, offering diverse programs that juxtapose classic masterpieces with notable works by living composers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Jazz | Music of Sun Ra


Directed by Ahmed Abdullah.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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