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35 free events take place on Saturday, December 4 in New York City.
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35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 4, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Hike | Piermont-to-Upper Nyack Hike


9 miles on a portion of the Batt-to-Bear Trail encompassing the old Erie RR bed, Long Path, Upper Nyack and return to Nyack on the Hudson River Shore Path. Terrain is high to level, to hills and shore at a moderate to brisk pace. Bring lunch and water or take a short restaurant stop in Nyack. Call for hike status or schedule.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Hike | Ossining-to-Croton Hike


8 miles mostly along Old Croton Aqueduct. Variety of scenery including Croton Dam. Moderate terrain, moderate pace. Bring lunch and water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Other | Music Memorabilia Show


Over 10,000 items. From 1800s to 1980s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


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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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
$6

Workshop | Knitting Circle


Knit, purl & crochet too! Bring your knitting and crocheting needles and yarn to join the circle. All are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | 4 artists talk about their work


Artists Arthur Renwick, Terrance Houle, Sarah Sense and Rosalie Favell will discuss their work. Starts at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Soundscapes with Guitar Legend Robert Fripp


Fripp, the famed English guitarist, composer and founder of the prog-rock band King Crimson, perform his solo Soundscapes. Based on his Frippertronics explorations of the ‘70s, Fripp now creates lush sonic tapestries with electric guitar and digital effects. Each performance of Soundscapes is site-specific, often done in majestic spaces, and always created in the spirit of the moment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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
$6

Book Signing | Claudia Sherwood signs copies of Winter Musings: Images of Central Park


Images of the park by the well-known photographer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Prep Division Concert - Schumann and Chopin 2010


Prep Division's annual participation in the yearlong festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on Native Americans


Showing: Clay Beings and With the Grain: The Life and Art of Willard Stone. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Traditional Native American Music with 2-time Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood


Youngblood is one of the country's premier musicians on the traditional Native American wooden flute. Her exquisite flute skills backed by a contemporary sounding mix of acoustic guitar and percussion, create a unique blend, which at times calls to mind both blues and folk music, and gives her heartfelt melodies a sense of adventurous soul. Starts at 1:00 and 3:00.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Holiday Clay! An Air-Drying Clay Workshop


Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to create an original holiday gift for someone special. Effie Serlis will teach you how to make charming and simple ornaments with marvelous, magical air-drying clay. Supplies included, instruction from a master...who could ask for more? This is an all-ages workshop, but kids must be accompanied by an adult.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Hovels, Hamlets and Digital Sprawl: Our Origins


A discussion moderated by Rosemary Quinn, Experimental Theater Wing Studio Director, NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Shared experience and a sense of common space are revered by many to be indispensable tenets in the performing arts. Theatrical constructs have been created anew in the digital era. This is a group of artists that together spans the continuum from deep in the pre-digital to a future in the post digital. The moment they share now is somewhere in between. These ideas will serve as departure points, ultimately leading to an artist-generated discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Got knitting skills? If you are a pro or are just starting out join the Knitting Circle. They'll provide some materials but everyone is required to bring their own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Richard Quine's Bell, Book and Candle (1958): Bewitched by Love


With James Stewart, Kim Novak and Jack Lemmon. A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancee so she enchants him to love her instead...only to fall in love with him for real. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Student Recital - Garret Lang, bass


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Switching Gears: Coming to Children’s Literature from Other Genres


Some folks come straight to the world of writing and illustrating children’s books without straying off the beaten path. Yet for a lot of folks, children’s literature is simply the next step in a varied career. Join this talk with Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and other creators who came to children’s literature somewhat late in the game.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Thank You Lena! A Musical Tribute by Jo Thompson


Pianist and vocalist Jo Thompson celebrates her friend and musical contemporary Lena Horne. Brooklyn-born Horne got her start in show business singing jazz at the famed Cotton Club in 1933 and later touring the American and European nightclub circuits. An example of her impeccable style is currently featured in the Museum's exhibition Notorious & Notable: Twentieth Century Women of Style. Join Thompson on piano and vocals for a musical tribute to Lena Horne, who befriended Thompson when both women were booked at Jack Goldman's Clover Club in Miami in 1953.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | “A Road Once Traveled”


Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies approach as they sailed down the East River. History buffs will love this tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Genealogy 1: An Introduction


Hands on using wireless laptops. Exploring your family history? Learn how to trace your roots in this introduction to genealogy. Discover library and web resources for genealogical research.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | King Vidor's Silent Comedy Show People (1928): They Smile When They Are Low


Colonel Pepper brings his daughter Peggy to Hollywood from Georgia to be an actress. There she meets Billy, who gets her work at Comet Studio doing comedies with him. But Peggy is discovered by High Art Studio and she leaves Billy and Comet to work there. For her new image, she is now Patricia Pepoire and ignores Billy when he sees her on location. But Billy will not let her go without a fight. 78 min. With live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Student Recital - Eugenia Choe, piano


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Lecture | Lighting Fires in the Mind


What does it take to get really good at something? Educator and journalist Kathleen Cushman’s latest research asks youths to consider this compelling question. Using voices and images of her young collaborators, she explores how students tackle challenging tasks and persist through difficulties in their learning environments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Prep Division Concert - Schumann and Chopin 2010 Honors Recital


Gifted students in the Prep Division's Honors Program perform solo and chamber works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Soundscapes with Guitar Legend Robert Fripp


Fripp, the famed English guitarist, composer and founder of the prog-rock band King Crimson, perform his solo Soundscapes. Based on his Frippertronics explorations of the ‘70s, Fripp now creates lush sonic tapestries with electric guitar and digital effects. Each performance of Soundscapes is site-specific, often done in majestic spaces, and always created in the spirit of the moment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | End-of-Semester Chamber Concert


Featuring chamber music from students. Students in classical chamber ensembles of the Music Performance Program are required to perform in and attend at least one end-of-semester concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Masterworks for Voice and Percussion


Featuring: Soprano, Amanda Gregory; Compositions by Ginestera and Boulez; Jonathan Haas, Director/Conductor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | An Evening of Tarab with Singer George Ziadeh


Ziadeh with his ensemble performing more timeless pieces from the golden age of Arab music, including Andalusian muwashshahat, Egyptian Adwaar, and the beloved songs of Umm Kulthoum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Concert | Funk: Big Sam’s Funky Nation


Winning ‘Best Funk Group’ at the Big Easy Music Awards is itself big—big like Big Sam’s Funky Nation, which took home that honor in 2008. Led by Sam Williams—New Orleans’ “top man on the slide trombone” (San Francisco Chronicle).
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
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