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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 24, 2011?

58 free events take place on Saturday, September 24 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 September 24 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 September . 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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58 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Workshop | Fitness Walking Program


Hour-long classes with a 10-minute warm up, 30 minute fitness walk, and 20 minutes of strengthening, stretching, and cool-down.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Conference | The Bottom Line on Climate Change


Fukushima has heated up the debate on the transition to renewable energy. Is green energy the answer to global warming, energy independence, and the prevention of Fukushima-like disasters? If so, will the switch kill jobs and raise taxes? Or will renewable energy create a green recovery? What is the bottom line? Leading U.S. & E.U. government officials, geoscientists, policy analysts, politicians, business leaders and academics will join in New York to discuss how transitioning to renewable energy will affect the fragile U.S. and global economies. Panels will focus on the future of nuclear power, the reality behind green jobs, the practicality of new technologies, and the tensions between developed and developing countries. Participants include Ottmar Edenhofer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, James Hansen from the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Peter Schlosser from the Earth Institute at Columbia, Dr. Runge-Metzger from the EU Commission, and a member of the German parliament.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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City Walk | East Side River Views/Midtown Brunch/Central Park Walk


6 + miles. Mid-hike optional brunch: expect good fare at very special prices, inclusive of a choice of drink. Call for hike confirmation
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Other | 9/11: A Uniform Response, a Photography Exhibit Honoring the NYPD


To mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, The Associated Press and the Museum have collaborated on an exhibition of 30 compelling photographs drawn from the AP archives. 9/11: A Uniform Response pays tribute to the New York City Police Department and all first responders, honoring their role on and after Sept. 11. Poignant images taken by award-winning AP photographers depict the morning of the attacks, the courageous response in the days and weeks afterward, the long road to recovery, and the building of 1 World Trade Center, formerly known as the Freedom Tower, the rising symbol of rebirth at Ground Zero. In addition, the show features a brief documentary film offering interviews with AP photographers represented in the exhibit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Birds, Bugs & Bees Tour


Join Julie Feinstein, collections manager of the Ambrose Monell Cryo Collection at the American Museum of Natural History and author of Field Guide to Urban Wildlife, for a guided tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Citizen Cartography Workshop: Build a Virtual Atlas of New York


Help build the geospatial library of the future. This workshop (which takes place the three times a month) will get you oriented with the a set of tools the Library has developed that enables librarians and the general public to add valuable geographic context to old maps. The workshop will focus on the core activity of the website: georectification, or "warping" maps. This means overlaying digital images of historic maps onto a contemporary digital map (similar to Google Maps), transforming them into tiles of a virtual atlas. 15 participants max. There are literally thousands of maps to process — far too big a job for the Library to do on its own. So they're enlisting you, the Citizen Cartographer corps, to help lay the foundations of a powerful new research tool that will benefit scholars, educators and history enthusiasts around New York and the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Hoboken: Statues & Outdoor Monuments Walk


Easy pace, some hills, 5 miles. Duration 3-4 hours. See beautiful statues, monuments, buildings, trees. Castle Point with its extraordinary view of the Hudson, Sibyl’s Cave and Frank Sinatra. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
$3 plus round...

Workshop | I Meditate NY Workshop


Creativity is the font of innovation. Innovation spurs on progress. Creativity, and hence innovation, is often sparked by a random thought. But how do you harness your brain to have random creative thoughts in a sustained fashion? Join I Meditate NY in this live meditation as they explore the connection between meditation and sustainable creativity. I Meditate NY is a meditation movement empowering New Yorkers to do more of the things they love by recharging through meditation: a practical way to refresh every day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair



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Fair | Street Fair


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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Conference | Activism and the Academy: Celebrating 40 Years of Feminist Scholarship and Action


A conference in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Barnard Center for Research on Women, which began its mission of using research and knowledge to advance feminist scholarship and long-term partnerships with activist groups. Inspired by the new women’s movement, BCRW became part of an historic moment that witnessed the proliferation of feminist activism, the establishment of women’s studies programs and women’s centers, and the founding of women’s bookstores and other cultural projects. This fall brings together past, present and future collaborators as well as kindred institutions, scholars and activists engaged in social justice feminism to consider what kinds of collaborative projects are possible when scholarship and activism are joined.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Book Discussion | Book Club: The Particular Sadness Of Lemon Cake By Aimee Bender


Rose Edelstein bites into her mother's homemade lemon chocolate cake and discovers she has a magical gift.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair


Mark your calendars, and don't forget to bring Sparky (on leash, please)! Central Park Paws invites dogs and owners of all ages to celebrate the Park's vibrant dog community and promote responsible stewardship of the Park at the 9th Annual My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair. This free event features: ...THE BEST IN PARK DOG SHOW under the direction of David Muriello of Bisquits & Bath. Dogs and owners who show good dog behavior in three preliminary rounds throughout the day will compete for the title of 2011 Best in Park Dog at 2:30 pm, ...GAMES AND CONTESTS hosted by emcee Jeremy Johnson on the Bandshell stage where dogs can "strut their stuff," ...CELEBRITY JUDGES, including: Prince Lorenzo Borghese, animal advocate, star of the reality TV series THE BACHELOR, founder/President of Royal Treatment Italian Pet Spa products; Karen Biehl, star of NYC Life's reality series "Doggie Moms," owner of Eli the Celebrity Chihuahua, committee member of NYC 4 ACC, supporter of animal charities and events; Wendy Diamond, pet lifestyle guru, media personality, and founder/editor of ANIMAL FAIR magazine; Julia Szabo, a.k.a. Pet Reporter, the author of six books and the daily "Living With Dogs" column for dogster.com ...A TOP TIPS TENT, where experts will offer demonstrations and advice on a range of topics, ...AN AGILITY COURSE, GIVEAWAYS, CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING, MICROCHIPPING, AND MORE!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | NYRP Club Fit


NYRP’s free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way to stay fit. These hour-long sessions, led by licensed instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio and Brooklyn Holistic, will help burn calories while educating participants about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Open Studios


Meet the gallery's artists and see what they're working on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge to all skill levels. Sign up with an attendant in the park to play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Ready New York National Preparedness Month


The Ready New York campaign encourages New Yorkers to be ready for all types of emergencies. Develop a disaster plan and decide where you and your family will meet in the event of an emergency. Gather emergency supplies and learn how to keep informed about the hazards you may face in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


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Fair | Street Fair


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Fair | Street Fair


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City Walk | 8th Street & St. Marks Place Tour


Discover Greenwich Village history and gossip that even New York's cognoscenti don't know. Rain or Shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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City Walk | El Barrio Today Walking Tour


El Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore the neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals and much more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Festival | The DUMBO Arts Festival


The DUMBO Arts Festival is a feast for the senses that attracts 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 500 artists from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming partners.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Uptown Crochet Workshop


Come out and get your crochet on! Beginners to experienced everyone in between.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Visual Arts Open Studios


Visual artists working at Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center experience a retreat-style residency over the course of 5 months at Governors Island. With unparalleled access to the Island, and sweeping views of New York Harbor, parkland, and cityscapes on all sides, artists-in-residence have been working since early August in diverse media including photography, installation, painting, video and sculpture. Join them at Governors Island to visit the artists in their studios and view their works-in-progress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Class for Women Cancer Survivors


The Libby Ross Foundation’s Pose for Pink Yoga Program offers FREE Vinyasa classes specifically tailored to meet the needs of women cancer patients and survivors. These classes, taught by trained and knowledgeable teachers, balance the student’s need for strength, stretching, restorative postures, as well as breath work while fostering a community of support.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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

Screening | Daily Screenings: Mother Earth in Crisis | Elders’ Wisdom


With: Elderly Words: Who’s Threatening the Water?, Elderly Words: How Did We Do Elderly Words? and Owners of the Water: Conflict & Collaboration Over Rivers. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | FAB! Festival


Outdoor performances, a craft fair, site specific works, and gourmet food! With multiple stages showcasing exciting new dance, theater and music performances, a selection of local artisans and gourmet food vendors, film screenings, installations, hands-on activities, and classes all on one block, this year's festival will be bigger and better than ever.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | How to Write an Effective Resume


In this two-part workshop, participants will design and develop a résumé that accurately reflects one’s marketable skills, professional experience, and accomplishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | 2011 Dumbo Dance Festival


WHITE WAVE presents its 11th Annual DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL, a three-day showcase of innovative contemporary dance featuring both emerging and established dancemakers. This year’s Festival presents 113 companies with 400 performing artists from throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and Korea. Designed to be interdisciplinary, these pieces are collaborations between choreographers, composers, live musicians, film and video artists and fashion/costume designers. Show times are at 2pm, 3pm, 5pm, 6pm, 8pm, and 9pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Ballet Fiesta Mexicana de Yloy Ybarra


Directed by the distinguished Yloy Ybarra, Ballet Fiesta Mexicana de Yloy Ybarra features spectacular dancers and musicians in full traditional costumes, offering an intimate view of the folk dances of Mexico. The performance will include demonstrations of Jarabe Tapatio, the Mexican Hat Dance; La Raspa, a traditional Mexican cowboy dance; and an Aztec dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Beat the Sugar Blues


This workshop is about the effects of sugar on our bodies and how we can effectively change our relationship with sugar to improve our health.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Computer Tutoring Sessions


An afternoon of one-on-one tutoring sessions. Computer tutors can help you with everything from learning how to use a mouse, formatting a resume, setting up an email address, posting photos on the internet, starting a blog, using Microsoft Office, and more. You may choose an hour or a half-hour session. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Got knitting skills? If not, want to learn? They’ll provide some supplies but everyone is required to bring their own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Roundtable Reading: Damaged by Virginia Baeta


Sometimes, the best man for a job is a woman - or at least was one. In Damaged Goods, a film-noir style romp set in 1930's Gotham, the case of a lifetime drops into the lap of Thomas Sparks, Private Eye. Each revelation uncorks a deeper, more dangerous mystery, leading to an ultimate confrontation of love, greed, friendship and identity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | The Art of the Park Tour


Walk and learn about the intricate design of the Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.
   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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Reading | Above the Bridge: Washington Heights and Inwood Writers


Above the Bridge is a playground for writers. It is a place to encourage and cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an audience for their work. Here's how it works: a theme is chosen for each month. Writers may submit five minutes of material of any genre or style (poetry, plays, fiction, non-fiction, blogs etc.) that reflect the month's theme. Writers must live in Washington Heights or Inwood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Americana/Blues/Folk Concert


Performers will be announced later. This series is dedicated to promoting and fostering a legacy of American music through these free folk, blues and Americana concerts. Set against the fall foliage of the Park, the intimate Studio Series atmosphere creates a space for musicians to share the tradition of their craft and showcase the diverse forms which these celebrated musical genres can take. Some seating at café tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket for lawn seating (no chairs are allowed). Show is rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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
3:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Don Witter, Jazz Guitarist


Spend an afternoon of music with Don Witter. He will be performing works by Ellington, Rodgers and Hart, Legrand, Porter and Gershwin. Witter started musical life at 4 trained as a Classical Pianist and first performed in public at the age of 5 at Carnegie Recital Hall. He appeared on the "TED MACK AMATEUR HOUR" and graduated from the High School of Music and Art where he was known as an accompanist for the High School Chorus and Vocal Students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | jazz pianists on the baby grnad


Pianists influenced by Fred Hersch are playing on the baby grand on Saturdays thru Oct 15th. These concerts are in conjunction with the show Private Stash: A Musician's Eye, which looks at the varied influences that have helped shape the jazz musician's life and work to date.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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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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Screening | MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Thesis Screening


A presentation of films completed by students graduating from the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Spanish Cinema: Santiago Zannou's One-Armed Trick (2008)


Paralyzed on half of his body from childhood, Cuajo has a single dream: to succeed in music. Together with his friend Adolfo, he attempts to set up a studio while gathering some of Barcelona’s freshest hip-hop talent. One-Armed Trick features some of the hottest stars of Spanish rap—among them Elio Sagues, Ovone Candela, and La Mala Rodriguez and El Langui, lead singer of La Excepción, recently voted the best Spanish-language rappers on MTV. 100 min. - Videoclip: MAR EL PODER DEL MAR, Delafé y las Flores Azules. Directed by Rafael Cortés and Jaume Montané (2006) - Shorts: NOCTA by Iván Díaz (Spain | 2009 | 10 min.) and PROTOPARTICLES (Protopartículas) by Chema García Ibarra (Spain | 2009 | 7 min.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Goran Hugo Olsson's The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 (2011)


Starting in 1967 a number of journalists for Swedish television sent film crews to the United States to interview major figures in the Black Panther Party and the larger Black Power movement. Olsson has used some of this archival footage as the basis for the documentary, which includes vintage interviews with Angela Davis, Eldridge Cleaver, Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael, Bobby Seale, and Louis Farrakhan. The newsreels are accompanied by recent interviews with artists, activists, and cultural historians who discuss this period in American history, including Harry Belafonte, Abiodun Oyewole, Melvin Van Peebles, Erykah Badu, rapper Talib Kweli, and many others. 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | American Songs with Sensible Shoes and Friends


The Sensible Shoes duo, Tim Utt (vocals and guitars), and Barbara Blaisdell (vocals and piano) play eclectic original music as well as a mix of American songs drawn from blues, soul, folk, country, and New Orleans R&B. Sensible Shoes and Friends’ new CD, My History, is receiving rave reviews and can be previewed on www.myspace.com/sensibleshoesband Joining the Sensible Shoes Duo will singer Loni Pont.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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