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34 free events take place in New York City on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, June 10, 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.

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9:30 am
Free...

Hike | Governors Island Tour

A guided tour of the National Historic Landmark District. The tour covers 1.5 miles in 1.5 hours, rain or shine. It is strongly recommended that you bring at least 1 quart (1 liter) of water and a portable snack with you. Please dress for the weather. The tour route can be strenuous.

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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.

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11:00 am
$5

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.

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”

Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Lesson | Elements of Nature Drawing

Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.

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11:30 am
free, no reservation required

**Other | Linda Pollack's Habeas Lounge, interactive art installation**

This creation of conceptual artist Pollack is designed to bring people together informally, literally face to face on a red serpentine-shaped couch, in a modern forum for civic dialogue. The artist orchestrates a constellation of activities, informal talks, gatherings and events that spark dialogue among the diverse people inhabiting the neighborhood and taking a break during a typical work day.

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Oral Cancer Screenings

Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Todd Robbins, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley pianist

Robbins plays ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour

Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.

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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Simon Van Booy/Binnie Kirshenbaum, writers

Simon Van Booy reads from Love Begins in Winter, five impressionistic stories. Binnie Kirshenbaum's The Scenic Route is the story of an American divorcee who flees to Italy. Hosted by AnneLise Sorensen.

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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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
$5

Hike | Governors Island Tour

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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Peggy Stern’s River Jazz Chorus

Stern is as well-known as a composer as she is known for her fine piano playing. She has composed, played, recorded, and toured in a wide variety of situations: from solos to octets to jazz choruses. Her compositions range from highly original pieces to reharmonized jazz standards.

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1:00 pm
$7 donation requested

Tour | “Amble Through the Ramble”

Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Lesson | Figure al Fresco

Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.

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2:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Chester Gregory performs from his CD In Search of High Love

The musical theater performer (Tarzan, Shrek) takes you on a personal journey on his new recording.

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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Author Reading | Jon Gordon reads from his book Training Camp

An inspirational story filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in yourself and your team. The story follows Martin, an un-drafted rookie trying to make it in the NFL. He’s spent his entire life proving to the critics that a small guy with a big heart can succeed against all odds. After spraining his ankle in the pre-season, Martin thinks his dream is lost when he happens to meet a very special coach who shares eleven life-changing lessons that keep his dream alive—and might even make him the best of the best.

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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Opening Reception | Korean American Contemporary Art

Over 45 artists will exhibit their recent works, which range from oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings, photos, videos, installations to Korean paintings and calligraphy. There will be a special performance by Song Hee Lee, a Korean dancer.

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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Rose Cousins/Robby Hecht, singer-songwriters

Winner of a 2008 East Coast Music Award, Rose Cousins offers intimate vocals and a warm guitar to convey a passionate honesty. Her style is captured on her first full-length recording, If You Were For Me. The music of Knoxville native Robby Hecht (pictured) represents a return to the early 70s golden era of acoustic pop where thoughtful, well-crafted lyrics were blended with timeless melodies to impact mainstream music and culture. His debut album is Late Last Night.

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6:00 pm
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Other | Volleyball after Work

Join other adults for good-natured games of volleyball. Scorekeeper and balls provided. No experience necessary.

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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Jazz | Bill Wurtzel and the Jazz Icons

Wurtzel has performed at top jazz clubs and concerts worldwide with many legendary musicians. His repetoire includes Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Basie, Jobim, and jazz and classical favorites.

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6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Chelsea Mind Games

A live game show that alternates among the Vocabulary Tournament, Geography Bee, Math Bee, and Team Trivia. All games are open to all. Each event begins with live music, followed bythe competition. Tonight, enjoy tunes played by DJ Joe and pick up a copy of this week's warm-up quiz. Prize for the best score on the quiz. Quiz questions are not linked to the game that follows -- they include trivia on any topic, puzzles, word games, etc. Then, a Geography Tournament. Test your knowledge on local, national, and world geography. Hosted by encyclopedia editors/comedian team Jen and Meg. Cash prize.

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6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Evening Yoga

End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

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6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Lecture | In the Shadow of the Magic Mountain

Thomas Mann’s two eldest children, Erika and Klaus, were unconventional, rebellious and fiercely devoted to each other. They were vehement anti-Nazis in a Europe swept by fascism and were openly, even defiantly gay in an age of secrecy and repression. Andrea Weiss, author of the award-winning biography, In the Shadow of the Magic Mountain: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story accompanies her talk with film clips from her documentary on the Mann siblings.

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6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Poetry Reading | A Celebration of Poets House

The music of Meredith Monk performed by Don Byron, Vijay Iyer and other artists to be announced, and poetry readings by Jane Hirshfield, Ed Sanders, Brenda Shaughnessy and Major Jackson celebrate the future home of Poets House.

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