Happy Halloween

October 31st, 2009

rickysLast minute Halloween outfits are available at Ricky’s,…

With 19 Locations in Manhattan,…

Hulaween 2009 to Benefit New York Restoration Project

October 30th, 2009

betteFriday, October 30, 2009

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Waldorf Astoria

A Halloween Benefit for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project — a spectacular organization that benefits New York and New Yorkers every day.

The evening features a special performance by Crosby, Stills & Nash,
Tricks & Treats from Whoopi Goldberg,
Master of Ceremonies Judy Gold,
And costume contest Judge Michael R. Bloomberg.

Morphoses / The Wheeldon Company at City Center October 29 – November 1.

October 29th, 2009

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Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company at City Center

October 29 through November 1


New York City Center presents the third annual season of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, celebrating the centenary of the Ballets Russes. Highlights include two U.S. premieres – a new ballet by Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon, co-commissioned by New York City Center and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, and a new work by Australian choreographer Tim Harbour, commissioned by Morphoses, as well as repertoire by Lightfoot León, Alexei Ratmansky and Mr. Wheeldon. The engagement will feature live music performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, with opening night conducted by the orchestra’s founder and music director, Alondra de la Parra.

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Happy Birthday Dirt Candy

October 29th, 2009

dirtcandylogo_1 In honor of Dirt Candy’s first birthday (or perhpas also for their inclusion in Michelin 2010)  Dirt Candy’s  appetizers are $5.30 (they served their first customers at 5:30) and all entrees are  $10.29 (they opened their doors on October 29), and free birthday cake through the weekend.

October 29, 2009

Behind the Book – A Benefit for Children – October 28

October 28th, 2009

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Behind the Book’s Third Annual Benefit will be held tonight, October 28.

William Bennett Gallery, 65 Greene Street, NY, NY 10012, 6:30pm-8:30pm

cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live auction and more….

Behind the Book’s excites children and young adults about reading. Working with low-income students in New York City’s K-12 public schools,  Behind the Book brings authors and their books into classrooms to build literacy and nurture young readers.

Behind the Book is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.


Garth Fagan at The Joyce

October 27th, 2009

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Garth Fagan dances at The Joyce from October 27th through November 1.

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The Damnation of Faust at The MET

October 26th, 2009

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The Damnation of Faust at The MET,

tonight.

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Christian Tetzlaff performs Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas at the 92ndSt Y

October 25th, 2009

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October 25th, Christian Tetzlaff performs Bach’s Sonatas & Partitas at the 92nd Street Y.

Enjoy.

Story Corp New York

October 23rd, 2009

storyboothMake a reservation for a space in StoryBooth New York’s visit to Foley Square for the month of November.

StoryBooth is a mobile recording studio where you go with a friend, family member or loved one to learn and listen. Their mantra is  “Listening is an act of Love.”

Since 2003, more than  50,000 people have shared life stories with family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web.

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Companhia de Dance at NY City Center

October 22nd, 2009

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Companhia de Danca Deborah Colker, based in Rio de Janeiro, has developed an international reputation as one of today’s leading contemporary dance companies.

This week at NY City Center.

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