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44 free events take place in New York City on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.
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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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Performance | Pigfoot Mary Says Goodbye to the Harlem Renaissance, a Performance by Daniel Carlton


"Pig Foot Mary" remembers the stories of friends and Harlem icons she has encountered on her corner at 135th and Lenox Ave. This delightful piece performed by Daniel Carlton brings to life one of Harlem’s most successful entrepreneurs through poems by Langston Hughes and other Harlem greats.
   
10:00 am
Free

Other | Tatzu Nishi: Discovering Columbus: Visit the Famous Statue Up Close and 70 Feet in the Air


This major new artwork has been created by the Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi. The work places the 13-foot-tall statue of Columbus in the center of an American living room six stories above the city streets, recontextualizing the historical monument and temporarily transforming it into a contemporary artwork. The room will feature many of the trappings of a domestic living room—lamps, a couch, a coffee table, a television, and more—as well as custom wallpaper by the artist. Through large, loft-style windows, visitors will have dramatic views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan that will be seen from Columbus’s perspective for the first time. Pass holders are asked to climb six flights of stairs to a height of 70 feet above street level and to descend by a second set of stairs. Flat, rubber-soled shoes are strongly recommended. This exhibition is ADA accessible. If a visitor requires the use of a mobility device (e.g. wheelchair, crutches, or a cane) or has a condition that prevents him or her from using the stairs, a hoist is available. Visitors under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those between the ages of 13 and 18 may visit without an adult, however a parent or guardian must obtain a pass for them. Given the physical demands of visiting the exhibition, it is not recommended for children under the age of 5. Strollers are not permitted.
   
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10:00 am
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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   
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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
$6

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" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   
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11:15 am
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring you all your old favorites and more.
   
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Master Class | Violin Master Class: Robert Chen


Robert Chen has been concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1999. His activities as a soloist include performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Moscow Philharmonic, New Japan Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan, Orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin, NDR Orchestra of Hannover, and the Bournemouth Symphony. In 2000, he made his Chicago Symphony concerto debut with Daniel Barenboim.
   
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   
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12:20 pm
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Jazz | Ayako Shirasaki, Virtuoso Jazz Pianist


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a "tender touch" (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to "brisk runs" (like Bud Powell) - which can be heard on her recent solo CD Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg.
   
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Cello and Piano Works by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms


Program: BACH Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 1029 BEETHOVEN Sonata in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2 BRAHMS Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 With: Serafim Smigelskiy, cello Yelena Grinberg, piano
   
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Music for Women's Voices


The Transfiguration Treble Camerata, under the direction of Claudia Dumschat, will perform "Music for Women's Voices," a half-hour concert of music by Hildegard von Bingen and Medieval chants. Those in attendance may also bring their lunch to eat in the garden of this national landmark church.
   
12:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


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.
   
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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

Workshop | Learn Fencing in the Park


Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
   
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1:00 pm
Free

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.
   
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2:00 pm
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Master Class | Wieland Kuijken, Gambist and Cellist


Belgian gambist and cellist Wieland Kuijken coaches Historical Performance students in a public master class.
   
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Finding Genealogical Treasure in the New York State


From its earliest years, government in New York has involved itself in the lives of its residents. Whether through vital statistics, education, incarceration, military service, court actions or political activity, an amazing collection of voices of New Yorkers can be heard through the records in the New York State Archives. This session will provide information on some of the onsite and online resources available for family historians.
   
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5:30 pm
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Discussion | A First Glimpse of North Korea


Led by Professor Elisabeth Lindenmayer, Director of the United Nations Studies Program, fifteen students are back from their May 2012 visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Come and listen to their impressions of this enigmatic nation; the first of its kind sponsored by a U.S. university.
   
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6:00 pm
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Talk | How Can Government Help Keep The United States Competitive?


The competitiveness of U.S. business is crucial to the nation's long-term job creation and economic growth, yet U.S. global economic leadership has been challenged in the past two decades as other nations have grown. Dr. Rebecca M. Blank, Acting Secretary of Commerce, United States Department of Commerce, will discuss how government can help keep the United States competitive. Among other things, this talk will provide an excellent opportunity to learn what the U.S. Department of Commerce does.
   
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Intro to Adobe Photoshop


Photoshop may be a household word, but not everyone knows how to use it. In fact it is still one of our most popular classes. In this seminar we'll cover the basics of Photoshop so you can get started using it for photo retouching, or web and print design.
   
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | New Questions about Old Gold: In Search of the First Chinese Goldsmiths


Simple wire rings, lightly incised sheets, and foil molded to the contours of more humble materials—these are among the earliest gold remains excavated in China. Yet it is not until the Warring States period that we begin to see a broader range of techniques (such as granulation, inlay, and gilding) and several centuries later that these items begin to appear with any frequency. At what point, then, can we say that goldwork was produced locally in China? In other words, where and when did an independent goldsmithing industry emerge? This lecture will investigate some of the earliest gold finds in China, as well as the gradual introduction of non-native metalworking techniques into the indigenous repertoire. Only when we have identified their handiwork will we be able to recognize the first Chinese goldsmiths. With Sarah Laursen.
   
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Robert Silverman, Jazz Pianist


Pianist, trumpeter, composer Robert Silverman has been a fixture on the New York Jazz Scene since 1985. After playing in Europe, and with Albert King, Jimmy Heath, George Russell, Cecil McBee and the Ron Levy Bluesman band, Robert went on to form his own ensemble featuring original compositions, the blues, and standards. Mr. Silverman has been featured in New York on NBC TV, WKCR, WBAI, and WNYC Radio's Around New York.
   
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Sargam Griffin's Integration of Art & Architecture 101: Life, Paintings and Artdoors


The artist's new painted door series.
   
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Solo Exhibitions: Marky Kauffmann / Susan Bowen / Jean Nestares / Karen St. John Vincent / Arnie Kastenbaum


October guest artist Marky Kauffmann's exhibition is entitled "Prayer Images." Susan Bowen shows "Streets of Cuba: Overlapping Exposure Panoramas." "Multiplex" is Jean Nestares' exhibition. "Vacancy: Film Stills" is Karen St. John Vincent's show. Arnold Kastenbaum exhibits "Polemics."
   
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Wired's Andrew Blum discusses his book Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet


In this illustrated lecture, the journalist takes the audience on a narrative tour behind the scenes of our everyday lives to see the heart of the Internet itself.
   
6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | A Discussion of Abraham Cahan's The Rise of David Levinsky


Vivian Gornick talks with Phillip Lopate and Lynne Sharon Schwartz about the intensely naturalistic novel. It is David Levinsky's psychological isolation--to which Cahan brings remarkable insight--that makes the novel worth reading and discussing to this day.
   
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6:30 pm
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Forum | Fiction Forum: William Giraldi


William Giraldi is the author of Busy Monsters. His work has appeared in the New York Times Book Review, Georgia Review, The Believer, Kenyon Review, and Poets & Writers. A senior editor at AGNI, he teaches in the Arts & Sciences Writing Program at Boston University. Moderated by Tiphanie Yanique.
   
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6:30 pm
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Film | Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927): The Most Influential Silent Film Ever


In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences. 153 min. Preceded by a short discussion between artist Jane South and senior art librarian Arezoo Moseni.
   
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | How Can Art Affect Political Change?


A panel discussion presented in conjunction with the exhibition UNREST: Revolt against Reason. Bringing together leading theorists of contemporary art and culture, curators, and artists, the panel discussion addresses the complex relationship between creative practice and political activism. The wave of Arab Spring revolutions and the growth of the global Occupy movements have ignited a reassessment of the intersection of art, economics, and politics. Key presentations by Andrea Geyer, Marisa Jahn, Josh MacPhee, Mitch McEwen, Nicholas Mirzoeff, and Benjamin Young examine the shifting parameters of socially engaged art and theory within the context of these emerging political events. The discussion is introduced and moderated by the exhibition's organizer, Natalie Musteata.
   
6:30 pm
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Discussion | “Hitched to Everything Else in the Universe”: Environmentalism and Frank Moore’s Art


Noël Carroll, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Graduate Center, CUNY; Susan Harris, curator of "Toxic Beauty: The Art of Frank Moore"; and Robin Nagle, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the John W. Draper Interdisciplinary Master’s Program, will address Frank Moore’s environmental activism in light of today’s concerns, exploring the roles of science, public policy, and law in negotiating the complex relations between humans and the natural world. Moderated by Dale Jamieson, Professor and Director of Environmental Studies.
   
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Baked By MMDK


Do you miss your mom’s home cooking? What about your dad’s, you sexist jerk? Either way, Baked by MMDK has got you covered: It’s improv plus free cookies! Formed from the 10,000 Hours community, MMDK specializes in upbeat montages that explore real human emotions in a fun way. Plus, there are lots of ladies. MMDK is Andrew Abdou, Siobhan Beasley, Sasha Capelli, Martha Cipolla, Emily Johnson, Tammy McNeill, Chris O’Neil, Christine Piñeiro and Rod Sayegh.
   
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7:00 pm
$5

Workshop | Introduction To Meditation


With Sharon Salzberg.
   
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | James Meek reads from his book The Heart Broke In


Bec and Ritchie's father was shot dead in an act of self-sacrifice when they were children. A generation later Ritchie, a producer of reality TV shows, wants to make a film with their father's killer, and Bec, a malaria researcher, is looking for a set of rules to live by.
   
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jasper Fforde reads from her book The Woman Who Died a Lot


Jasper Fforde, best known for his 'Thursday Next' novels, reads from and signs copies of his latest in the series, a wise and wacky story that, among other things, takes aim at the current state of fiction writing.
   
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Lois Lowry signs copies og her book Son


Iconic award-winning author Lois Lowry presents Son, the startling and long-awaited conclusion to the book sequence including The Giver, Gathering Blue and Messenger.
   
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: House of Hearts by Elsie Johansson


A rich girl and a poor girl, best friends growing up, go their separate ways for thirty years and then meet in an explosive reunion. Mary, now a nun, and Barbro, an artist, dare to discuss such sensitive subjects as death, love, lust, God, and liberation.
   
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists


What's the health of the American Dream? Luigi Zingales, a finance professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Capitalism for the People discusses the state and outlook of the U.S. economy; Obama's economic policy VS Mitt Romney's pro-business campaign; the European debt-crisis and Italy's outlook; Wall Street's shenanigans and Business Schools' responsibility to better educate future business leaders. Moderated by Serena Saitto, a Senior Reporter at Bloomberg News in New York.
   
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Theater: Oleanna by David Mamet


Theatrical production with Eiko Kawashima, Austin Pendleton. Directed by Terry Gibson.
   
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The MACE Ensemble performs works by contemporary composers


Program: Michael Daugherty, Snap! and Blue Like An Orange (1987) Paul Moravec, Capital Unknowns (2004) Derek Bermel, Continental Divide (1996) Pierre Jalbert, Transcendental Windows (1999) Miguel Del Aguila, Conga Line In Hell (1994) The season will see the introduction of MACE (The Mannes American Composers Ensemble), a newly formed large ensemble that will focus on the music of living American composers, directed and conducted by newly appointed faculty member, composer Lowell Lieberman.
   
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8:00 pm
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Book Signing | Stephen Colbert signs copies of his book America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't


America's foremost patriot, Stephen Colbert, and his team of writers discuss pulling the United States back from the brink of un-awesomeness via the new book. Colbert and all the writers will be signing. Event space opens at 6:00 pm.
   
8:30 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.
   
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9:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Bring It!


Jay Welch hosts this stand up comedy open mic every Tuesday at 11pm. Sign up and you can be a part of the show! Each week, Jay and his special guests will be joined by 10 additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. Win “joke of the night” and you are guaranteed a slot on the following Tuesday.
   
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Study Hall


Looking for more time on stage to practice your improv? Then stay after class for Study Hall, a free jam for students of all levels to work on the skills you’re learning in class. Just bring your student IDs, an apple for Teacher, and something to work on! Hosted by Patrick Cucuta & Elke Reid.
   
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