Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - Green Drinks Ahoy!
Share a boat ride aboard the Queen of Hearts with people who share an interest in — and a commitment to the health of the planet.
Stay warm in the charter as you enjoy New York City in the wintertime. The charter is enclosed and offers heat lamps, and the outside deck is open for fresh air. Board from 6-7pm, and cruise from 7-9:30pm.
Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For more information about the Queen of Hearts, visit or call 212-987-BOAT.
Location Queen of Hearts
West Houston St. & West St.
New York, NY 10014
Gil Shaham and Friends at Carnegie Hall tonight
Tickets are available for this evening’s performance - Gil Shaham at Friends at Carnegie Hall, 7:30 PM, Monday February 9, 2009.
Gil Shaham, Violin
Adele Anthony, Violin
Masao Kawasaki, Viola
Paul Neubauer, Viola
Alisa Weilerstein, Cello
Orli Shaham, Piano
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BRAHMS
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Piano Trio in A Major, Op. Posth.
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BRAHMS
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String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111
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International Polar Week-end at AMNH
Before of after a skate at the Polar Rink, Join AMNH for International Polar Week-end.
International Polar Weekend
- Sunday, February 8, 12-5 pm
- Kaufmann and Linder Theaters and Grand Gallery, first floor
- Free with Museum admission
- In collaboration with Barnard College, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, and Polar-Palooza, with funding from NSF.
The Museum hosts the third International Polar Weekend with events celebrating the International Polar Year, one of the largest collaborative science programs of the last 50 years. The weekend features events and activities for all ages, including performances, short lectures, film clips with commentary, and an interactive “Polar Fair.”
The American Museum of Natural History is located at Central Park West and 80th Street.
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Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger, Tangier, Morocco
TAOUB brings to life the traditions–and the future–of Moroccan street performance, blending ancient acrobatic routines from the beaches of Tangier with contemporary technology and design.
For three weeks - running through February 22nd, 2009 at the New Victory Theater.
The New Victory Theater is located on 42nd Street between Seventh & Eighth Avenues,
209 West 42nd Street.
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Amato Opera
Purchase tickets today to La Boheme — the penultimate offering of Amato Opera, which after 61 years will close in May.
Performances are Saturdays (7, 14, 21, 28) in March at 7:30 PM and Sundays (8, 15, 22) matinees at 2:30. and Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4 at 7:30; Sunday at 2:30.
Amato Opera is located at 319 Bowery.
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The International Center of Photography is located at 1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 | Phone 212.857.0000
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More exciting than the Groundhog’s shadow is this performance, Monday February 2, 2009 at Carnegie Hall.
Christian Tetzlaff, Violin
Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano
JANÁ?EK Violin Sonata
BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108
MOZART Violin Sonata in F Major, K. 377
SCHUBERT Rondo in B Minor, D. 895, “Rondo brillant”
Alvin Ailey Film Festival at Lincoln Center
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Alvin Ailey Day presents four programs of rare archival material and television documentaries honoring the life and work of the iconic figure, whose example continues to inspire dancers and choreographers and bring African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the forefront of the international arts scene.
1:00pm A Hymn for Alvin Ailey screening with In the Company Of… ~ Special Guests: Judith Jamison, Anna Deavere Smith, director Orlando Bagwell and Donna Wood Sanders.
3:30pm Alvin Ailey: Memories and Visions screening with Camera Three ~ Special Guest: Judith Jamison.
6:15pm Ailey Celebrates Ellington screening with Lamp Unto My Feet ~ Special Guest: executive producer Herman Krawitz.
8:15pm Three by Three screening with Two by Dove ~ Special Guest: Patricia Birch.
See all four programs for one low price with the Alvin Ailey Day Pass: $32 public; $24 member, student, senior (62+) and child (6-12, accompanied by an adult).
The Walter Reade Theater is located in Lincoln Center at 65th Street and Broadway.
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