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47 free events take place on Saturday, May 2 in New York City.
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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, May 2, 2015

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Conference | Beyond 'Asian Extremes': New Cinema Practices in Southeast and East Asia


Focusing on contemporary independent film practices, this workshop aims to foster dialogues between film and media scholars, practitioners, and activists from East and Southeast Asia to explore parallels, intersections, and future collaborations in the Trans-Asian context.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   Central Park,
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9:30 am
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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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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.
   Upper Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. We then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Workshop | Park Fly Fishing


Learn the basics of fly fishing for free. Join expert instructors from Orvis for lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging.
   Midtown,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Tour times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Party | Whitney Museum of American Art Block Party


Free celebratory events being held to herald the opening of the Whitney Museum of American Art at its new location in the Meatpacking District. The Whitney will offer free admission from 10:30 am to 10 pm and host a free block party on Gansevoort Street during the same hours.
   Meatpacking District, New York, NY
10:30 am
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Concert | Evening College Recitals


Pre-College Student Recitals 11 a.m. Pre-College String Ensemble 5 p.m. Pre-College Student Recital 6 p.m. Pre-College Chamber Music 7:30 p.m. Nicolette Mavroleon, Soprano 8:30 p.m. Paul Frucht and Jon Cziner, Composers 8:30 p.m.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   East Harlem,
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn 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. Lessons are weather permitting.
   Midtown,
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Zumba


Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Festival | On A Wing Festival


Kick off the May migration season with the annual On A Wing Festival. Look for migrating warblers and other songbirds. Meet live bats, butterflies, and birds of prey. Contribute to the Park's biodiversity by releasing live Painted Lady butterflies into the Shakespeare Garden. Borrow a Discovery Kit and participate in a scavenger hunt in the Ramble, exploring firsthand how the Conservancy's work has made the Park a sanctuary for birds and other winged beings. This festival features interactive presentations by Zoo Wildlife Theater, Organization for Bat Conservation, NYC Audubon Society, Urban Park Rangers, and more. All ages welcome.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Film | David Fincher's The Social Network (2010): Winner of 3 Oscars


Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake. Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the cofounder who was later squeezed out of the business. 120 mins.
   Midtown East,
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12:15 pm
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Poetry Reading | Virginia Walker and Michael Walsh reads from their book Neuron Mirror


A special poetry reading by Virginia Walker and Michael Walsh reading from their recently published book of poems. The poetry readings by Virginia Walker and Michael Walsh will celebrate and remember friends and family who died of pancreatic cancer.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   Downtown Brooklyn,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   East Williamsburg,
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | College Recitals


2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Chris Jefferies, Bass 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Mike Robinson, Guitar
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Film | Herbert Ross' Oscar Nominee Steel Magnolias (1989): Hair Club for Women


Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field. Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, Steel Magnolias is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. 118 min.
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | North Woods Tour


View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." Route involves many hills and stairs. 75 minutes.
   Central Park,
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Future of Orchestral Garments


Students from the School of Design Strategies, Integrated Design program and Fashionable Technology students in the School of Art, Media, and Technology have designed avant-garde orchestral garments that will be worn by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performers. In one performance, the garments will serve as the canvas for vibrant, evocative projections. In another, the garments will be fitted with motion sensors to track the performers movements and contribute to the projected visuals. Orchestral performance: 2:00-3:00pm Reception: 3:00-4:00PM
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


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!
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Concert | A Concert of German Clarinet Quintets with Gary Dranch and Friends


Program: Paul Hindemith: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, opus 30 (1923) Johannes Brahms: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, opus 115 (1891) Gary Dranch, clarinet Mayuki Fukuhara, violin 1 Theresa Salomon, violin 2 Sarah Adams, viola Lawrence Zoernig, cello
   Lincoln Square,
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | MS Word 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
   Midtown,
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Classical Guitar Recital Featuring Vivaldi, Telemann, Morricone, Susato


With NYLON WOUND AND FRIENDS. The duo performs original compositions and arrangements for two guitars in addition to the standard repertory. They have performed at various festivals and in various venues around New York City and in Europe including the River To River Festival, Adelphi Dance, The Library for the Performing Arts Lincoln Center and the Karl Koch Concert Hall, Luzern. Their music was used exclusively for the award winning documentary film, It Was A Tuesday. The duo has also performed for Musicians On Call. The program will include selections from Susato, Morricone, Granados, Telemann, Lauridsen, Vivaldi, Verdery, Parisi, & Betts.
   Carnegie Hill, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Carla Hernandez: To The Beat of Her Own Drum


The exhibition presents an intimate audiovisual landscape that magnifies the boundaries of childhood experience. Carla Hernandez considers how children are far from passive participants in an adult world, highlighting a deep sensitivity to the emotional currents that pulse through their lives.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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3:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Art Shows: David Graham / Paul Narkiewicz


DAVID GRAHAM's show is Where We Live: Photographs of the American Home. PAUL NARKIEWICZ's show is Census: Recent Ceramic Sculptures.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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4:00 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.
   
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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4:00 pm
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Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment


At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
   
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5:00 pm
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Concert | String Works by Rossini, Mozart, Sibelius, Beethoven


Problems: ROSSINI Overture to L'italiana in Algeri MOZART Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414 SIBELIUS Valse Triste, Op. 44, No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 With: Pre-College String Ensemble Shih-Hung Young, conductor Harmony Zhu, piano FREE, no tickets required
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Enchanted Space: A 3-Artist Exhibition


With: ANNA K.E., DANA LEVY, MARILYN MINTER.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Luca Dellaverson: Fight This Generation


Luca Dellaverson makes art through science, pouring liquid epoxy over mirrors and directing the reactions of broken glass as a result of the materials mixing. His canvases of shattered, cracked and fractured mirror pieces are so imperfect and cloudy that they obfuscate any clear reflection viewers might catch of themselves. Light and form are there but muddied and ephemeral, a perpetual unrequited encounter. For a young artist at the beginning of his career, Dellaverson has a 21st century take on a Dada-esque notion of chance or even a Duchampian mischievousness.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | New Paintings and Sculptures by Christopher Wool


Wool was born in 1955 and lives in New York City and Marfa, Texas. Recent exhibitions include his 2013-2014 retrospective at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York which traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2012 Wool completed his first public commission, a series of stained-glass windows for an eleventh-century church priory in the city of La Charité-sur-Loire, France. Also currently on public view is Wool’s untitled sculpture from 2013 near Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in the City of Chicago.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Jihee Lim, violin 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Michelle Sugiarto, soprano 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Peng Wang, piano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Songeun Lee, piano 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Haena Jeong, soprano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Jonathan Dettling, contemporary piano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Zhiyi Ge, piano
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Scriabin's Death


Pianist Daniel Colalillo performs works by Scriabin, including Poemes, Etudes, Sonatas 5 and 9.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | College Steel Ensemble


From the Program in Percussion Performance.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Concert | College String Chamber Music Concert


From the Program in String Performance.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway tickets.
   Midtown East,
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Todd Sickafoose's Tiny Resistors, Jazz-Meets-Post-Rock Band


“A captivating improviser, imaginative composer and master of collaboration.” — San Francisco Chronicle Known for his extensive collaborations with artists like Ani DiFranco and Andrew Bird, bassist and composer Todd Sickafoose makes wondrously inventive, soundscapes. As performed by a six-piece band that features Jenny Scheinman on violin and Grammy-nominee Alan Ferber on trombone, Sickafoose’s lushly orchestrated compositions are a kaleidoscopic swirl of ever-changing sounds and moods.
   Fort Greene,
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