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Free events for Sunday, 11/27/11
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21 free events take place on Sunday, November 27 in New York City.
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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, November 27, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Ice Skating in the Heart of the City


Manhattan's first and only free-admission ice skating rink. Back for it's seventh season, it is one of NYC's most treasured winter destinations. Whether you enjoy a day of family skating, share a romantic evening spinning under the stars, celebrate the holidays at a company bash, or join us for the many special events and ice activities this season, ice skating truly offers a bit of magic for everyone. Bring your own skates and you can rent a pair.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | Queens Waterfront Walk (Part 1)


12 to 13 miles. Walk the Queens Waterfront from Long Island City to Flushing; at least as much as we can get to. Pass Socrates Sculpture Park, Steinway Mansion and Lent-Riker-Smith homestead (circa 1654). Some drop off points. Important bring water and lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3 plus train...

Tour | Tottenville-to-Pleasant Plains, Staten Island Walk


6 miles, mostly along beach area, easy to moderate terrain. Variety of scenery with views of marine life and coastal areas. Bring lunch and water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
$3

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


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

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Park Nature Hike


Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City, and explore places often off limits to the general public. On Nature Exploration Hikes you will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. For all hiking programs they recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

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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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Native American Films


Featuring The Gift and Hanondagonyes "Town Destroyer". At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Screening | Holiday Screenings of Native American Films


Featuring Return of the Buffalo and Bounty of the River’s Edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Oscar-Winning Documentary: Errol Morris' The Fog of War (2003)


The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. He offers insights into the 1945 fire bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the effects of the Vietnam War. 107 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Piano Works by Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, and Others


Benjamin Bradham, pianist, will play works of Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, George Walker and Ravel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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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2:30 pm
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Concert | Chorus Tree Performance


The Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets with a musical performance by the Big Apple Chorus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Open Mic | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


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

Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday since 1993, Marjorie Eliot has hosted a jazz performance in her living room, keeping the jazz tradition alive by featuring veteran performers and up and coming musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Schoenberg, Bartók and Liszt


Program Arnold Schoenberg, Sechs Kleine Klavierstücke, Op. 19 Joshua Fineberg, Veils Béla Bartók, The Night's Music from Out of Doors, Sz. 81 Lei Liang, Seven Rays of the Sun from My Windows Franz Liszt, Bagatelle ohne Tonart Liszt, Nuage gris Liszt, Rhapsodie espagnole With pianist Joanna Chao, who concertizes throughout the United States and abroad. She has soloed with Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, New Britain Symphony, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, The College of New Jersey Orchestra, Fremont-Newark Philharmonic, and California Youth Orchestra. She has also been invited to appear in the New York Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble Series, the Sarasota Music Festival, and the Manchester Music Festival. She is currently on the piano faculty at The College of New Jersey, and ear-training faculty at The Juilliard School Pre-College Division and Conductors Retreat at Medomak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Motet - Wolfgang Carl Briegel: Siehe, dein König kommt zu dir
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Renana Gutman, Pianist


Program to be announced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Organ Works by Bach and Handel


Program: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein, BWV 734 Johann Sebastian Bach Partita on ‘Tröstet, tröstet, meine Lieben’ Georg Böhm Pastorella, BWV 590 Johann Sebastian Bach Sinfonia (Overture), from ‘Messiah’ George Frederick Handel, transcribed by Joby Bell JOBY BELL is an active and sought-after recitalist, clinician, teacher, and collaborative organist. His performances have been at the invitation of numerous chapters and conventions of the American Guild of Organists, the Victoria Bach Festival, the Houston Masterworks Chorus, the Washington National Cathedral, and the Conferences on Worship and Music at Montreat Conference Center, NC. His concertizing throughout the United States has met with high acclaim, while his performances abroad have been enthusiastically received in Paris, Chartres, London, and throughout Scotland, Romania, and Hungary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 pm
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

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