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14 free events take place on Monday, August 17 in New York City.
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14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 17, 2009

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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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Dance Performance | 13 dance companies from the U.S. and abroad


13 companies from the U.S. and abroad: Battery Dance Company; C3 Tap Co-operative; Dance China NY; Figures in Flight; isadoraNOW; Jamal Jackson Dance Company; Janaki Rangarajan; Kolkha; Naomi Goldberg Haas/Dances for Variable Population; Rebecca Kelly Ballet; Stefanie Nelson Dance Group; The Chase Brock Experience; Vissi Dance Theatre. There will also be a special feature in which audience members of all ages are invited on stage at the end of each performance to learn a segment from one of the pieces they've just watched. Part of 28th Annual Downtown Dance Festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Yuka Aikawa, Pianist


Yuka is a dedicated pianist and composer with a world of talent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to MS Word


Learn to create documents and reports using this word processing program. Topics include: creating, editing, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Introduction to Computers is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Laura Hull performs from her CD Take Me Home


The dynamic Hull swings her way through a mix of classic and contemporary selections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Susan Minot's Evening


As a 65-year-old cancer patient drifts in and out of a morphine-induced haze, her recollections range back and forth between 1954 and 1994, mulling over the influences that have shaped her life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Ritmo, Color y Pasión: flamenco and music by De Falla, Granados, Ravel...


The concert explores Spain's flamenco dance, from the tragically romantic soleá to the passionate tientos and fiery tango, as well as the rich textural flavors of Latin American composers Nin and Ponce Performed by ensemble SEGUE, which often performs unknown gems of mainstream composers and premieres of new works. Ensemble Segue: Sarah E. Geller, violin Eva Conti Allegria, french horn, flamenco dancer Jared Newman, guitar and arrangements With guest artist Alison Thomas, piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Sunset Qi Gong Classes


Qi Gong classes with an experienced instructor. Wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | William Shakespeare's The Tempest


The Instant Shakespeare Company presents a reading of the Elizabethan play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Liz Thorpe reads from her book The Cheese Chronicles: A Journey through the Making and Selling of Cheese in America.., plus a cheese-tasting


As second-in-command at the esteemed Murray’s Cheese on Bleecker Street, Thorpe is the go-to person for the lowdown on American cheese. Her new book, The Cheese Chronicles: A Journey through the Making and Selling of Cheese in America, from Field to Farm to Table, examines the history of cheese in America, all aspects of the current industry, and her own journey in following her passion for cheese. A cheese-tasting curated by Thorpe will accompany the reading.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Elizabeth Bettina reads from her book It Happened in Italy, with an appearance by Holocaust survivor Ursula Korn Selig


Journey with the author to her grandparents' small village of Campagna, Italy and hear the untold stories of how the people of Italy defied the horrors of the Holocaust. Joining tonight is Holocaust survivor and Upper West Side resident Ursula Korn Selig.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Film | Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)


With Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr and François Truffaut. A regular guy's strange obsessions lead him to a scientist seeking communication with extraterrestrials. 132 min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Blake Edwards' Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Winner of 2 Oscars


With Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard and Patricia Neal. A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building. 115 min.On a Plaza by East River - one of New York's best kept secrets. Limited seating. Folding chairs and blankets welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
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