My Urban Sherpa

Princeton Poetry Festival ~ Monday April 27 & Tuesday April 28

Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, Princeton University hosts a festival of poets and poetry.

The event is orchestrated by Paul Muldoon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who is chair of the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton. Readings and discussions feature John Ashberry, Tina Chang, Lucille Clifton, Michael Dickman, Durs Grunbein, Matthea Harvey, Seamus Heaney, Michael Hoffmann, Troy Jollimore, Galway Kinnell, Naomi Shihab Nye, Gerald Stern, Sally van Doren, Ellen Dore atson and Kevin Young.

Readings and discussions will run from 2 to 10 p.m. each day.
The event  is free but pre-registration is required.

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Jabberwocky at Lincoln Center

Family Musik with Rob Kapilow
Jabberwocky

Saturday, April 25, 2009 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Alice Tully Hall

Rob Kapilow commentator, composer, and conductor brings Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale poem to life through music and dance.

For adults, and accompanying children 5 and older.

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Earth Day Celebration in NYC

EARTH NIGHT,  Wednesday, April 22nd,  6-10pm, Environment Furniture ~

Green Drinks NYC and Earth Day New York co-host the 2nd Annual “Earth Night” at Environment Furniture.

On the evening of Earth Day, two of New York’s largest environmental groups present a memorable night to celebrate our planet. Open Bar, hors d’oeuvres, DJ Journey, Fashion Show highlighting local retailers – lots of fun and connectivity! Tickets: $20 in advance here ; $30 at the door.

Earth Day Celebration at Pomonok House, Queens

Saturday, April 18 help plant 300 trees and green the Pomonok Houses in Queens , NY. Trees filter pollutants from the air, cool the neighborhood’s streets and homes, reduce stormwater runoff, encourage healthy, active living, and slow global warming—so many benefits from simply doing One Thing That’s Green!

Together with MillionTreesNYC, New York Restoration Project, 106.7 Lite FM, 103.5 KTU, Power 105 and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and JetBlue, help green this community.

Breakfast and lunch will be served and all volunteers will receive a t-shirt. There will be children’s activities and prizes will be given out throughout the day. Ed Lover from Power 105′s will make a special appearance from 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

All volunteers must register and complete a waiver. Young adults ages 14–17 must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian to participate.

It is recommended that all participating volunteers be at least 14 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. There will be activities for kids under 14 years of age.

PubliColor Event, NYC, Tuesday, April 14

Publicolor’s annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 14,  at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School on Amsterdam, 65th/66th Streets.
Join in on Publicolor’s  painting projects;  mentoring programs, or the April 14th fundraiser  — Stir Splatter and Roll.

Retail Therapy at Miraval Living

Friday April 3rd, Saturday the 4th, and Sunday the 5th – donate new or gently worn shoes, bags, scarves, or jewelry to Bottomless Closet and gain admission to Retail Therapy at Miraval Living, 515 East 72nd Street.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will accompany an afternoon of shopping with M Missoni, Lancome, Tory Burch, Emma & Posh, Hooch Bogs, Haute Hippie, others.

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Diana Krall at The Winter Garden, March 31

A free concert by Diana Krall and a 30-piece orchestra for guests at The Winter Garden, World Financial Center, West Street south of Vessey; 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Or secure a seat to enjoy Diana Krall at Carnegie Hall, June 23 and 24.

Ping-Pong at the ADC

Beer. Food and Ping Pong from 7 to 10, at the Art Directors Club, 106 West 29th Street,

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St.Patrick’s Day Parade ~ New York City ~ Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Use caution in the area in an around 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 86th Street and the streets East toward Lexington as parade attendees booze it up. The parade, and the alchohol consumption, begin at 11:00 AM.

Natalie MacMaster at Town Hall

Tonight, Saturday, March 14 enjoy Natalie MacMaster at Town Hall

123 West 43rd Street, New York City

8:00 PM

For more information call 212.307.4100 or click for ticket availability.

The Town Hall
123 W 43rd Street (bet 6th & B’way)
New York, NY

Showtime: 8:00 PM
Tickets: 212-307-4100