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29 free events take place on Sunday, March 18 in New York City.
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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, March 18, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Creative Writing Class


Gotham Writers’ Workshop instructor John Oliver Hodges will present a free, introductory Creative Writing course. Through a series of lectures and short writing exercises, Hodges will help expand your powers of observation, imagination, and language through short lectures and exercises. Advance registration is not required—participants need only arrive for a prompt class start with paper, pen, and an eagerness to write.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


The 2012 season, the 30th, opens with this most popular of parks for foragers. Because of its varied habitats and the combination of wild and cultivated, native and exotic plants, the Park is a great place to forage, even in the winter and early-spring.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation...

Tour | “A Road Once Traveled” Tour


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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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Emily gives a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Paterson Falls Walk


Easy pace. You will eat in Paterson. Call before 10 pm to confirm walk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$3

Opera | New York Opera Forum performs Romeo and Juliette by Vincenzo Bellini


A concert version of Romeo and Juliette by Vincenzo Bellini presented by the New York Opera Forum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Student Recital - Aria Kitaguchi, violin


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Elena Aksenova, piano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Canadian Documentary: Paul Eichhorn & Robert Waldeck's Aakideh: The Art and Legacy of Carl Beam (2010)


The artist’s ideas and art are illuminated with imaginative filming and interviews with people principle to Carl Beam’s life and work. 65 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976), Nominated for 4 Oscars


With Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd and Albert Brooks. A New York City cabbie becomes compulsively involved with the city's "night people" while driving his "beat" through the seamy parts of the city. He moves alone through the crowd—jostled, ignored, abused, hassled, and detached — until he explodes. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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2:30 pm
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Concert | Alarm Will Sound performs works by Cage and others


Program: CAGE 0'00", Selections from Song Books, Selections from Indeterminacy, Variations IV, Winter Music, Aria, Selections from Concert for Piano and Orchestra, Selections from Atlas eclipticalis CHARLIE WILMOTH TBD (World Premiere) CONLON NANCARROW Study No. 2 (arr. Gavin Chuck) VARÈSE Poème électronique (arr. Evan Hause) ELLIOTT SHARP Coriolis Effect Sometimes new music is challenging; with Alarm Will Sound, it’s mind-blowing. Playing the most innovative performances of contemporary classical music with fierce talent and enjoyment, this 20-member ensemble is “as close to being a rock band as a chamber orchestra can be” (The New York Times).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Open Mic | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Concert | Sunday 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
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Student Recital - Deun Lee, tenor


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Hervé Duteil, Concert Organist


Hervé Duteil is from New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: Bach Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Bach Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654 Buxtehude Praeludium in D minor, BuxWV 140 Nicolas de Grigny Récit de tierce en taille Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Balleth del granduca With Joseph Arndt, Organist. Pre-recital talk at 4pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Piano, Cello and Violin Works by Dohnányi and Others


Lily Friedman, piano; Chris Lee, 1st violin; Jill Schultz, 2nd violin; Artie Dibble, viola; andd Audrey Tchekmazov, cello, perform Hummel, Lalo, and Dohnányi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Concert | David Baskeyfield , Organist


Baskeyfield is from Rochester, New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Theater | Gospel Stage Play: God Doesn't Mean You Get to Live Forever


A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their lives forever. Stars: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Hit Five Guys Named Moe); Ken "Skillet" Crutchfield (Broadway Hit Ain't Misbehavin); Robbie Love from Los Angeles (Howard Hewitt,Keb' Mo); John B. Ross (Mama I Want To Sing). Introducing Zari Veres Royal. Directed by Terry Ballard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Staged Reading | Play Reading: Life on the Mississippi by Philip Hall


This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Student Driver is thrilled to be hosting this weekly show in the basement. Each week we will feature indie improv teams from all over the improv world. You might even get to see a new team have their very first show! Magic and lots of funnies are guaranteed to be made. Need they say more?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Concert | Experimental Sounds


1. Charlie Rauh, guitar, and Concetta Abbate, violin 2. Omar Tamez, guitar, and Ratzo Harris, bass 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Concert | Flute and Piano Works Mozart and Bach


Program: Bach Sonata in b minor Mozart Sonata in F Anthony Newman Sonata for Flute and Piano Newman Five New Etudes for Piano Solo Charles Marie Widor Suite A concert by Gergely Ittzés, flute, and Anthony Newman, piano, followed by wine reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free...

Concert | Hui Mei Lin & Barry Mort, Duo Pianists


Hui-Mei Lin, a native of Taiwan, received the William Petchek full scholarship to the Master’s program at the Juilliard School. In 2002, she received a Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. She made her solo debut at the Weill Recital Hall as a winner of the Artists International Competition. Pianist Bari Mort, as winner of the Artists International Young Musicians Auditions, made her New York recital debut at Weill Recital Hall. New York Times critic Bernard Holland described her as a pianist who "uses her excellent musical instincts with taste and technical security." He went on to comment on her "big, generous ideas...pure phrasing" and "intense virtuosity."
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Student Recital - Katie Abraham, soprano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Cold Soda


Come to the most refreshing night of stand-up comedy in the city. If calories were laughs and sticks and stones were if’s and but’s, then the only way to escape this mangled sentence would be to see this amazing show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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