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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 8, 2012?

44 free events take place on Saturday, December 8 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 December 8 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 December . 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 8, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Hike | Rockland Lake-to-Nyack, NY Hike


7-mile linear southbound hike on the Long Path. Many panoramic vistas along the Hook Mountain ridgeline and summit. Deer sightings included with several overlooks of the Hudson River. Moderate pace on the several climbs. The Upper Nyack Trail and suburban roads complete the way to Nyack. Here there are additional choices of the Edward Hopper Art Gallery and/or an optional dinner. Both are close to a returning bus stop. Bring lunch and water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:50 am
$3 plus fare

Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Hike | Nyack-to-Haverstraw Hike


LEG 9 OF THE BTB TRAIL, 11 Miles. Walk and see Upper Nyack, Hook Mountain Park along the Hudson, Haverstraw. Dine in Haverstraw. Bus back from village, when it comes. Wear hiking shoes, hat. Bring water, food, binoculars. Bad weather cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3 plus expenses

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
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10:00 am
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward


The Book Club will be discussing Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Film | Adam Shankman's Rock of Ages (2012): From the Broadway Musical


Stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta and Tom Cruise. A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. 123 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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

Concert | Student Recitals


11:00 AM - Italian and German Songbook (Pre-College voice majors perform works by Italian and and German composers) 2:00 PM - Kathryn Stewart, Double Bass 3:00 PM - Yuchong Wu, Piano 5:00 PM - Chamber Music 6:00 PM - Chamber Music
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Book Discussion | Book Group: The Ghosts of Belfast by Stuart Neville


Join the group of armchair detectives for a killer discussion of murder and mayhem that spans the globe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Theater | Michael Bettencourt's Esquina, a Drama about a Police Shooting


A young man is killed by the police. His family and friends are in turmoil over how to personally cope and publicly respond to his murder.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Film | Chris Butler & Sam Fell's ParaNorman (2012): Animated Ghost Story


In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his friend Neil believes his ability is real. With his gift, Norman must face ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:15 pm
Free

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Performance | A Holiday Afternoon with the Piney Fork Press Theater


A collection of works by Johnny Culver. Join members of Manhattan’s Piney Fork Press Theater as they present a selection of works by playwright Johnny Culver, including: New Years Eve, The Bionic Woman Scrapbook, Across The Lake, In Plain Sight, In Swirly Letters, Oak Tree Lane, and The Interview Explained by John McCaffrey.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Food Tour


Greenwich Village is well-known for its shady, winding streets with 19th Century houses, for its bohemian roots and historic Washington Square Park. But the Village's tree-lined streets are also lined with some of the best restaurants and food specialty shops in all of the Big Apple. Just ask celebrity chefs of the Food Network, food critics from the New York Times and thousands of New Yorkers: Greenwich Village is THE place to find the best of every cuisine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Children's Literary Salon: Independent Publishing in an Age of Mass Marketing


While huge companies like Scholastic, Macmillan, Harper Collins, etc. may have seemingly unlimited funds to promote their materials, smaller independent publishers have found niche areas missed by some of their bigger competitors. Join Cheryl Willis Hudson (Just Us Books, Inc.), Claudia Zoe Bedrick (Enchanted Lion Press), VP Editor-in-Chief Mary Cash (Holiday House), and Harriet Ziefert (Blue Apple Books) for a conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of being a David in an era of Goliaths.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | One Ring Zero performs from their CD The Recipe Project


The acclaimed band One Ring Zero asked their favorite chefs for recipes. The recipes, set to music (musical styles suggested by the chefs) and sung WORD-for-WORD, became The Recipe Project album. Led by Michael Hearst and Joshua Camp, the band has released eight albums, including As Smart As We Are: The Author Project, featuring lyrics by Paul Auster, Margaret Atwood, Dave Eggers, and Neil Gaiman, among others; Planets, a collection of new compositions that represent the solar system and beyond. Their most recent album, The Recipe Project, features David Chang, Chris Cosentino,Mario Batali, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Michael Symon, Mark Kurlansky, and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Student Production: The Cripple of Inishmaan by Oscar- and Tony-Winning Author Martin McDonagh


Written by Academy Award- and four-time Tony Award-winning Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, The Cripple of Inishmaan is an unusual and bleakly comic tale filled with an array of eccentric characters
   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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Theater | William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, an NYU Production


A tale of honor, ambition, and what it truly means to be a Roman. Presented by an all female cast, this dynamic take on one of Shakespeare's most male-heavy shows also explores the nature of stoicism, manliness, and the qualities of humanity which are universal. Directed by EST Member Tom Rowan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Musical Parlor of Emily Dickinson


Presented by Music Division Chief George Boziwick and the Red Skies Music Ensemble, this program recreates the intimate setting of music-making in the Dickinson home. A selection of popular ballads, minstrel tunes, and Irish dance music from Emily’s own music book illustrates in performance, pictures, and commentary how the Dickinson's collected, listened to, and performed the music of their time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Irish and American Music with The Clarence Ferrari Duo


The featured fiddler on the soundtrack of the Billy Bob Thornton movie “The Astronaut Farmer,” Clarence Ferrari began playing Bluegrass fiddle at the age of five, winning his first Old Time fiddle contest in Nashville when he was six. Since the age of seven, Clarence has performed with countless musicians including Pete Seeger and The Hudson River Sloop Singers, Tom Chapin, Tom Paxton, Davey Arthur of The Furies and Les Binks of Judas Priest, along with various orchestras, including the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Clarence studied fiddle with Jay Ungar and Dewey Balfa, Jazz composition with Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd and Roland Hanna, and classical composition with Thea Musgrave and Bruce Sailor. Bringing his “fast and floating fiddle” to the world of Irish music, Clarence began touring North America and Europe at the age of nineteen with well-known Celtic groups such as Lenahan, the Jodee James Band, Ffynnon and The McCabes. He currently performs in New York City with Dominic Chianese, who played “Uncle Junior” on HBO’s The Sopranos. Today, Clarence continues to perform in both traditional Irish and traditional American music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Film | Salim Akil's Sparkle (2012): Singer's Rise to Fame


With Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston and Tika Sumpter. Sparkle, an aspiring singer-songwriter, defies her over-protective mother and forms a musical trio with her sisters. As their fame grows, so does the risk of jealousy, self-doubt and insidious temptation. 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Film | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, health and wellness. -Get and Stay Fit -Weight Control -Promotes Self Awareness -Promotes Self Confidence
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration


The company will present its "Winter Suite," choreographed by Ice Theatre's Artistic Director and renowned ice choreographer, Douglas Webster. The show will also feature performances by a synchronized skating team from Figure Skating in Harlem and young apprentices performing solo routines. The performance will conclude with the lighting of the Christmas Tree by local dignitaries. (Program subject to change.) The volunteers from Starbucks Community Service will serve free hot chocolate to the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Student Piano Recital


Brenton Johnson, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Student Piano Recital


Brenton Johnson, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


4:00 - 5:00 PM - Yibiao Wang, Flute 5:00 - 7:00 PM - Piano Students of Matti Raekallio
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Video | Oscar Muñoz’s 2003 Video Re/trato Projected on the Side of a Building


Colombian artist Oscar Muñoz’s 2003 video Re/trato will be projected on a building to the east visible from the park’s Seating Steps, as well as the sidewalk. One of Colombia’s most influential artists, Oscar Muñoz has created an impressive body of work that investigates memory and history, and the ways both intertwine with our contemporary society. Here, Muñoz presents a video in which you see the artist painting a self-portrait on a concrete sidewalk by using a brush and water. The hand continuously paints as the portrait evaporates, creating an endless drawing. Reflecting on the ephemeral nature of identity, the work highlights the liminal space between remembering and forgetting, between an image and its obliteration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | John Ashbery, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, reads from his book Quick Question


Introduced and moderated by Robert Polito, director of the School of Writing with participation from faculty member Tom Healy. A conversation with David Lehman, poetry coordinator for the School of Writing and John Ashbery follows.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Fall 2012 Student Dance Production


The program will feature premieres of original dance works created by choreographers Beth Gill and Yvonne Meier, as well as student choreography. All pieces will be performed by students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$5

Concert | Junior Vocal Recital


Catherine Malfitano, Coordinator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | The Argento Performers Series: Lunar Movements


PROGRAM: Matthias Pintscher - Study III for Treatise on the Veil for solo violin Matthias Pintscher - Study II for Treatise on the Veil for violin, viola and cello Matthias Pintscher - Janusgesicht for viola and cello Matthias Pintscher - On a Clear Day for solo piano Arnold Schoenberg - Pierrot Lunaire Argento Chamber Ensemble, the musical arm of Argento New Music Project, announces the Performers Series: Lunar Movements, a six-part concert series celebrating the centennial of the world premiere of Pierrot Lunaire featuring performances of Arnold Schoenberg’s masterpiece juxtaposed with recent and premiere compositions. The audience is invited to an informal discussion with the featured composers and musicians at the concert. With: David Fulmer, violin; Conor Hanick, piano; Paula Robison, voice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Performance | Comedy: Moon Pools


Salt and sensuality. Walk the seashore. Enjoy your stay on a quiet island resort off the Mid-Atlantic Coast. With bocce courts and group swimming, it’s the perfect respite for those of a certain age. But after dark, things really warm up. With Moon Pools, the mid-level-luxury resort song artists that are Ashley Rebecca King and Gregory von Portz present a post-dinner, poolside party for their hippest and most sophisticated friends. Menthol-cool musical stylings and intellectual discourse abound as you are treated to a floor show with a carefully chosen set list, curated by the world’s foremost cover-band artists, that changes monthly. Dip into Moon Pools. It’s never the same dive twice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Second Avenue Dance Company


Original pieces choreographed and performed by the Dance Department's Second Avenue Dance Company. Choreographers for this performance are: Guest Choreographers: Alex Ketley Andrea Miller Company Choreographers: Ross Katen Caitlyn Johansen Shannon Gillen Elizabeth Hepp Sergio Tapia-Fikes F. Scott Stampone Stanton Jacinto Raella Rayside
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Student Chamber Music Concert


Stephanie Baer, Director
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Student Production: The Cripple of Inishmaan by Oscar- and Tony-Winning Author Martin McDonagh


Written by Academy Award- and four-time Tony Award-winning Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, The Cripple of Inishmaan is an unusual and bleakly comic tale filled with an array of eccentric characters
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Concert | The Art Mob, an A Capella Chorus


The Art Mob will wow you with an oddball mix of offbeat, witty, and sometimes heartrending music from bygone days. They specialize in Victorian parlor songs, radio gospel, jazz, Sacred Harp hymns, popular music of the 19th and early 20th century with an occasional scary children's ditty in the mix. The Art Mob is: Brent Fredrick (music director), Connie Beckley, Hannah Campbell, Aldo Ceresa, Gaynor Cote', Martin Donach, Frank Donno, Ruby McNeil, Cheryl Morrison, Dean Rainey, Dan Rosenbaum, Nancy Moore Simpson, Kirsten Skrinde, Jared Stamm, Confidence Stimpson, and Vicki Watson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Reading | Writers in Performance


Featuring: Liz Queler, Gina Stevensen, Cristina Hernandez, Dominique Lynch, Lee Johnson Jr., Gustavo Pace, Enzo Scavone, Rahima Wachuku, Shakeen R. Winn, Victor Vauban Jr., Meredith Boulter, Jeanine Cerundolo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Student Violin Recital


Tammy Chang, Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Minority Report


Minority Report is a variety show featuring New York City’s most talented diverse performers and comedians. The show is filled with improv, stand-up comedy, character pieces, musical performances and a few other surprises. Come to the party and see what happens when the minorities take stage and become the majority. Hosted by Graceann Dorse and Michael Newman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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