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25 free events take place on Monday, October 11 in New York City.
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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, October 11, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Ragtime Piano: Terry Waldo


Ragtime expert and stride pianist, Terry Waldo has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This Is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Screening | Daily Screenings: Corn Is Life


A showing of the short films on the Native American food that changed the world: The Gift, Na Florentina, La Cumbia del Mole and Corn Is Who We Are. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Talk | Learn About Taino Culture


Jorge Estevez discusses Taino culture past and present using traditional handling objects in an interactive informal setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Signing | Actress Hilary Duff signs copies of her book Elixir


A gripping novel for young adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn How to Juggle


You need to take a break every once in a while and loosen up. Why not take the edge off and juggle? In this seminar, Scott Carson will show you how to juggle three balls. It's really easy and we expect at least half of the attendees to walk out juggling. Juggling bean bags will be provided!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Loston Harris performs from his CD Why Try to Change Me Now?


The sophisticated jazz singer/pianist can usually be found holding court at Bemelmans Bar at the Hotel Carlisle, but he will be here to delight with selections from his new CD.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Writer Steve Cannon discusses his work


Please join the Cave Canem Foundation for the 17th in its series of events featuring preeminent African-American poets and poetry scholars. Cannon, author of Groove, Bang, and Jive Around, is a poet, playwright, novelist, and founder of the organization Gathering of the Tribes. Moderator Tracie Morris has worked as a sound artist, writer, and multimedia performer. She is the author of two poetry collections, Intermission and Chap-T-her Woman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 poets read from their work


John Yau, Matthea Harvey and Michael Dickman are featured.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | A.S. Byatt reads from her book The Children's Book


The Booker Prize-winning author of Possession now focuses on a famous children's book author and spans the years from the Victorian era through World War I.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: F U 4 Your Service by Eric Conger


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: Neptune Kelly by Ben Rosenthal


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Stories & Music: The Adam Wade Show / BTK Band


Moth storytelling favorite Adam Wade has put together many of his winning heartfelt and humorous stories for a special show. He’ll also sing a few songs, and play video shorts. No two shows will be the same. A different featured guest will start the evening off. The BTK Band, NYC’s hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band, will follow. Raconteurs regale the audience with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Poetry Reading | Thomas Sayers Ellis reads from his book Skin, Inc.


This is Ellis' latest poetry collection. Also reading: Mahogany Browne.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Writers Hilary Davidson and Joshua Sobol read their work


Widely praised for her short stories, Davidson has crafted The Damage Done, a powerful novel of love and loss against a backdrop of family tragedy that will appeal to fans of psychological suspense and classic noir. Internationally acclaimed Israeli author, director and award-winning playwright Sobol will discuss his latest novel Cut Throat Dog, a literary spy thriller.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | MSM Brass Orchestra performs works by Messiaen, Shostakovich and Schubert


Program: SCHUBERT: (arr. David Taylor) Doppelganger MINGUS: (arr. Jack Walrath) O Lord Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me SHOSTAKOVICH: (arr. Andrew Duncan) Scherzo from Symphony No. 10 STRAVINSKY/ELLINGTON: (arr. Joseph Boga) Suite FRANZETTI: Suite for Brass PRADO (arr. Jon Nelson): Mambo MESSIAEN (arr. Jon Nelson): Metamorphosis With Mark Gould, Conductor, David Taylor, bass trombone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Axiom Ensemble performs work by Magnus Lindberg


The contemporary music ensemble, conducted by Music Director Jeffrey Milarsky, performs a program that includes works in the first half of the program that have influenced Finnish composer Lindberg's music -- Igor Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1920) and Iannis Xenakis' Okho(1989) -- and concludes with Lindberg's Joy (1989-90), a rarely-performed, difficult work for chamber orchestra in the second half of the program. Lindberg will be on hand during rehearsals to coach the musicians, and he will be in attendance at the concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Café Jazz


Student jazz combos in an intimate setting. Refreshments provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance: Kota Yamazaki / Kimberly Brandt / Diana Crum


A high visibility, low-tech forum on Monday nights throughout the fall/winter and spring seasons. They support experiments in performance rather than finished products. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Cabaret | Jazz, Blues, and Swing by Award Winner

Regular Price: $55
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

Regular Price: $40
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Screening | Hit TV Show Screening and Conversation with Cast

Regular Price: $60
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