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47 free events take place on Monday, September 12 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 12 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, September 12, 2016

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free events nyc Piano in the Park
free events nyc Bikeman: A Fifteenth Anniversary Reflection on September 11th
free events nyc Simon Schama discusses his book The Face of Britain: A History of the Nation Through Its Portraits
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Birdwatching | Falll Birding Tour


Go birding! Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. The location is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow. Mondays and Thursdays throught October 20.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park. The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, that changed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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. Tour takes place Mondays and Fridays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Paco Cabezas' Mr. Right (2015): action-comedy romance


A girl falls for the perfect guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw, he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him. Starring Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth, James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund and RZA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. The event is offered daily, except Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Luiz Simas. Brazilian/American Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz and ragtime. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant", and his music as "fresh, smart and witty". His latest CD is Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) Piano Suite, released by Lydjul Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Change Your Mindset Workshop


Our judgmental inner critic and all the negative thoughts it triggers often influence the way we feel about our body. Ultimately, this takes away our happiness and ability to feel good about our body and our self. In this workshop, you will: Learn about the real effects of negative thoughts; Learn ways to recognize negative thoughts and challenge negative thoughts; Learn ways to challenge your inner critic and the negative thoughts it triggers; You will gain skills needed to regain control of how you feel about you. Feeling good about your body begins with changing your mindset.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952): Gritty Fim Noir


Starring: Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, and Mona Freeman. Ambulance driver Frank Jessup is ensnared in the schemes of the sensuous but dangerous Diane Tremayne. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | The Welling Court Mural Project Tour


The Welling Court Mural Project has been a labor of love by many in support of street art and graffiti. Beginning with 40 murals the first year to over 130 in 2015, it is one of the best collections of street art and graffiti in the world. Spanning over 5 years of public work and over 130 murals, Welling Court is one of the best collections of contemporary street culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Dissolution by C.J. Sansom


Mystery Mondays: book discussion featuring stories of suspense, secrets, and lies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Intermediate Photoshop: Photo Retouching


In this class you will use Photoshop to clean up and modify digital images. Learn how to minimize blemishes, use the clone stamp tool, alter backgrounds, recolor images, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | Quilting with a Purpose


Come help make quilts to be given to needy children. Sewing experience required!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Author Reading | David Kaufman discusses his book Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin


Mary Martin was one of the greatest stars of her day. Growing up in Texas, she was married early to Benjamin Hagman and gave birth to her first child, Larry Hagman. She was divorced even more quickly. Martin left little Larry with her parents and took off for Hollywood. She didn't make a dent in the movie industry and was lured to New York where she found herself auditioning for Cole Porter and his new show "Leave It to Me!". After she sang the bawdy "My Heart Belongs to Daddy", she ended up on the cover of Life magazine. Six years later, she became the Toast of Broadway when she starred in "South Pacific". After that, she flew as "Peter Pan", yodeled in "The Sound of Music", took "Hello, Dolly!" on the road and shared a four-poster with Robert Preston in "I Do! I Do!". Her personal life was just as interesting: In NYC, she met and married Richard Halliday, a closeted upper-class homosexual who adored her, Broadway and interior decorating (though probably not in that order). They were a powerful twosome. There were rumors about Martin, too, being in a lesbian relationship with both Janet Gaynor and Jean Arthur. Peopled with legends like Ethel Merman, Ezio Pinza, Noel Coward and a starry cast of thousands, David Kaufman's "Some Enchanted Evenings" is the delectable story of the one and only Mary Martin, a woman who described herself as a chicken farmer from Texas only to become Peter Pan and capture America's heart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Improv and Body Confidence


Improvisation is an art form. It is a form of live theatre in which scenarios are made up on the spot and acted out by participants. Most importantly, it is a fun way of boosting your confidence. Dr. Lucie Baker, global expert on body image, and special guest Steve Geary, master in the art of improvisation, will focus on helping you with the basic tools of improve and teach you the building blocks of improving your body confidence in a fun and unique manner. Come out and socialize with others in this unique event. Discover how you can benefit from the art of Improv.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Monthly Meditation


Meditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits both your emotional and physical well-being, which in turn will impact your overall health and reduce stress. It is easy to learn and can have many lasting and beneficial effects. After you meditate the benefits don’t end when your session ends. Join Umesh Bhatia who has been meditating for over 20 years for this lively and engaging workshop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Bikeman: A Fifteenth Anniversary Reflection on September 11th


Modeled on Dante’s Inferno, veteran journalist Tom Flynn’s Bikeman chronicles the morning of September 11, 2001 deliver a personal account of his experiences beginning with the first strike on the World Trade Center when he decided to follow his journalist’s instinct and point his bike’s handlebars in the direction of the north tower. His story continues as he transitions from reporter to participant hoping to survive the fall of the south tower. Flynn, as both journalist and now survivor, must come to terms with the harrowing ordeal and somehow find peace in the very act of surviving. Commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of September 11th with readings from Bikeman, performed by the Tony Award-winning actor Jim Dale, illustrated with photos and documents from the NYPL archives, plus a conversation with Thomas Flynn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | n e w f l e s h: Artists Discuss the Exhibition


Dear Dave magazine presents an exhibition to commemorate its latest issue. Artists Alli Coates, Signe Pierce and Pacifico Silano discuss the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | Art Tour: Wanderlust


From sculptures and murals to performances and videos, the High Line is filled with public art. Join High Line Art Assistant Curator Melanie Kress for an insider's view on High Line Art's current Wanderlust exhibition.
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. The tour is every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Julie Taymor's The Tempest (2010): Oscar-Nominated Shakespeare Adaptation


Stars: Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones, Djimon Hounso. Shakespeare's epic play is translated from page to screen with the gender of the main character, Prospero, changed from male to female. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Slide Lecture | A Tribute to Tony Bennett


With: Mel Haber. Frank Sinatra once said, "For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business." Through video footage, this illustrated lecture traces the career of Tony Bennett from his first big hit, "Because of You," recorded in 1951, to a recent TV appearance in 2014 in which he sings "How Do You Keep the Music Playing." During this presentation, we hear Bennett sing such favorites as his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," as well as such gems as "All the Things You Are," "Stranger in Paradise," "The Shadow of Your Smile," and "It Had to Be You."
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Discussion | Hamilton and the Election...of 1800


Election season is on the mind - the election of 1800, that is. Join scholars Brian Murphy and Joanne Freeman for a conversation about the critical juncture in 1800, with Alexander Hamilton on the decline, Thomas Jefferson on the rise, and a new trajectory for America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | The Constitution Today


This is the first a public ten-session course on the Constitution taught by Prof. Akhil Reed Amar of Yale Law School on Monday evenings. The course will be based on Prof. Amar's forthcoming book, The Constitution Today: Timeless Lessons for the Issues of Our Era (Basic Books). In it Prof. Amar, a constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades and provides a passionate handbook for thinking constitutionally about today’s headlines.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Talk | Tony Award winner Sarah Jones discusses her new play Sell/Buy/Date


Tony Award-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones (Bridge and Tunnel) will take to the stage to discuss her new one-woman play, Sell/Buy/Date. The exuberant new show is inspired by the real-life experiences of people affected by the sex industry, and preserves the full humanity of voices seldom heard in the theater. Jones will be in conversation with Joan Morgan, an award-winning journalist and author, and a provocative cultural critic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Other | Trivia Night


Come and test your knowledge in a challenging though entertaining 30 question trivia quiz. There are questions and categories for all comers, spanning subjects from Music and Movies to New York History, Sports, Literature and others in between. Individuals and teams welcome. With: Trivia Master Chris Vaccari First come, first seated. Doors open at 6:15pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Artist Talk: Kevin Amato


BFA Photography and Video, Dear Dave magazine and Phaidon present Kevin Amato (BFA 2003 Photography) discussing his recently published monograph, The Importants, with Alix Browne, features director at W. A book signing and reception will follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Contemporary Classics Book Discussion: The Boston Girl


Discuss the book by Anita Diamant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Mark Greif reads from his book Against Everything


n+1 founding editor Mark Greif launches his newest book of cultural criticism and argument. In conversation with Wesley Morris, Critic-at-Large for the New York Times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Monday Night Reading Group: A Good Killing


Discuss the book by Alison Leotta.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Reading | Nina Garcia discusses Marie Claire Fall Fashion Issue 2016


A special Fall Fashion event with Nina Garcia and Marie Claire Magazine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Stealing Home by Anthony Fingleton


Mickael Walker's career as a Red Sox slugger comes to an abrupt halt just as his wife's career takes off. Facing a new life without glamour, he becomes paranoid that hs wife is having an affairand might leave.. First come, first seated. Doors open 30 min before showtime.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Simon Schama discusses his book The Face of Britain: A History of the Nation Through Its Portraits


Celebrated author Simon Schama fuses history and art to create a tour de force of narrative sweep and insight. Using images from works in London's National Portrait Gallery, he weaves an account of their composition, framed by their particular moment of creation, and unveils a collective portrait of nation and history. An unforgettable verbal mosaic that reveals and transforms crucial images.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Performance | Unveiled: A One-Woman Play by Rohina Malik


Playwright Rohina Malik wrote Unveiled in response to the anti-Muslim sentiment that swept across the United States in the wake of September 11, 2001. This timely one-woman show, starring actress and activist Gulshan Mia, brings to life the heartfelt and often humorous stories of five courageous Muslim women facing Islamophobia following that fateful day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Comedy/variety show The Mosquito


Actress and Emmy award-winning commentator Nancy Giles (CBS News Sunday Morning) curates / hosts "The Mosquito," her fast and furious monthly variety show with stand-ups, sit-downs and music.
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Tour | Ghosts on Broadway Tour


For some performers, the show must go on… even after death! The Ghosts on Broadway Tour, led by a veteran New York City talent agent, will introduce you to these notorious theater legends who appear after the lights go dim. You’ll hear about the Broadway impresario who haunts the theater that bears his name. His apparition shows up on opening nights to congratulate the cast or “pinch” the leading ladies’ bottom. Jazz age parties are heard almost nightly from his long abandoned apartment over his theater.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Philharmonic Insights - Origins of a New World Voice: NYC in 1893


To launch the New York Philharmonic’s 175th anniversary season, explore Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s time in New York and the American influences on his most famous work: Symphony No. 9, From the New World, premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1893. Professor Michael Beckerman, the Philharmonic’s Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence and the author of Dvořák and His World, is joined by a cast of historic characters to uncover the meaning and reception of African-American musical sources at the dawn of the Progressive Era and how they contributed to the development of an American musical voice. Michael Beckerman, speaker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress: 25th Anniversary Performance


A high visibility, low-tech forum on Monday nights. Movement Research supports experiments in performance rather than finished products. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the series. It is also the 25th anniversary of the Movement Research Artist-in-Residence Program. Join this special season-opening event. Many illustrious former Artists-in-Residence share 2-minute performances to celebrate this milestone. A reception follows the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Singers Space


Hosted by D'Ambrose Boyd with David Pearl at the piano. Where New York's finest professional and aspiring singers come to sing their favorites and hear their peers perform before an intimate audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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