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10 free events take place in New York City on Monday, December 20, 2010.

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10 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, December 20, 2010

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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.

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9:30 am
Free...

Workshop | Microsoft Office 2003: MS Word 2

Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2003. Topics include tables, text boxes, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes.

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10:30 am
Free...

Screening | Short Films on Native Americans

Showing: On & Off the Res’ w/ Charlie Hill. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

**Screening | Canadian Documentary: Dennis Allen's CBQM (2009)**

Located 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle, CBQM is more than a radio station. To its far-flung listeners it is a dependable pal, a beacon in the storm of life, a resilient expression of identity and pride. Filmmaker and long-time listener Dennis Allen celebrates CBQM with a big-hearted portrait of the station and the community that sustains it. 66 min.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Talk | Learn About Taino Culture

Jorge Estevez discusses Taino culture past and present using traditional handling objects in an interactive informal setting.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Yoga for Everyone

A variety of yoga classes taught by some of the area’s most enlightened instructors. The philosophy of yoga, which aims to unite all aspects of the individual – body and mind and soul – to improve health, happiness and tranquility is deeply beneficial on its own or as a complement to other wellness programs.

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6:15 pm
Donations suggested...

Slide Lecture | Elizabeth Irvine Bray discusses her book Paul Flato: Jeweler to the Stars

An illustrated lecture that celebrates the work of Hollywood's first celebrity jeweler and features stunning examples of the jewels as well as the stars, socialites, and heiresses who wore them.

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6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Teach Yourself: Learn a New Language

Hands on using wireless laptops. Discover a wide selection of self-study resources to help you learn a new language or brush up on one you’ve studied before. Class covers resources available through NYPL and free websites.

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6:30 pm
Free...

Performance | Told: An Evening of Themed Storytelling

A storytelling show hosted by Seth Lind. Each month, New York's best performers take the stage to tell true stories related to a central theme. A special guest provides interludes to glue the evening together into a collective experience.

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7:00 pm
Pay-what-you-will admission policy

Concert | Sonata Project with Todd Phillips

This concert is a semester-end presentation of Sonatas in collaboration between student pianists and Todd Phillips, faculty member and violinist with the world famous Orion Sting Quartet.

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8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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Classical Music | Holiday Concert at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Dance Performance | "Astonishing" Choreographer

Regular Price: $54
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Mysticism and Music from Broadway Creators

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Comedy by 13-time Emmy Winner with Broadway Actors