Gansevoort Plaza is the place for Tastes of NYC: Sun., Sept. 28.
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | TASTES OF NYC It’s an afternoon of nibbling among the cobblestones, when chefs from some of the best restaurants in Chelsea, the Meatpacking District and the West Village converge on Gansevoort Plaza for the 7th Annual Tastes of NYC. All proceeds ensure the continuation of arts and enrichment programs at The Lab School for Collaborative Studies (on W. 17th St.). A village of white tents will showcase small-plate offerings from Bakehouse, Serafina, Corsino, Fatty Crab, Zampa, Giovanni Rana, Fig & Olive, Spasso, The Quarter, Grape & Vine, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, Tia Pol, Doppio, Sweet Corner Bakeshop, Heartwood, Crave.it, 16 Handles, Philip Marie, and The Chester.
Raffle prizes include gift certificates and cookbooks. This Zero-Waste event aims to throw nothing away (even the servers’ gloves are made of compostable sugar cane!).
Sun., Sept. 28, 1–4 p.m. at Gansevoort Plaza (at Little W. 12th St. & 9th Ave.). A six-taste ticket is $40 in advance (via TastesNYC.org), $50 day of. A Community Table (ticket for one at a community table with food runner service) is $100, and a Donor Circle Table (one table for six with seating and food runners) is $750. More info on Facebook at NYC Lab School Tastes or Instagram at @nyclabtastes or on Twitter at NYC LabTastes.
HUDSON GUILD’S COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Many people in our community can’t afford the most basic of preventative healthcare measures. To combat this, Hudson Guild will be hosting “Good Health — Your Key to a Good Life.” In partnership with local health institutions including Visiting Nurse Services of New York, Mt Sinai Hospital, Lenox Hill HealthPlex, NYU School of Dentistry, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and local pharmacies, Hudson Guild will provide attendees with various health services free of charge. Offerings include flu vaccinations, vision and hearing screenings, HIV counseling and testing, and cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and dental screenings. Organizations will also be present to determine eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP and HEAP as well as helping you to understand the new paid sick leave law. Participating wellness centers will provide information on activities including physical fitness that promote overall health and well-being, while Hudson Guild staff and volunteers will offer nutrition and mental health consultations.
Free. Wed., Oct. 1, from 2–7 p.m. at Hudson Guild’s John Lovejoy Elliott Center (441 W. 26th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves.). For more info, visit hudsonguild.org.
BALLET FOR THE HOMELESS
Founder Edward Morgan, director Joseph Alexander and ensemble members from TheEdwardMorganBallet NYC — in collaboration with singers, actors and street dancers — will perform several dance pieces designed to raise awareness and educate people about homelessness in New York City. In addition, the program includes “Earthly Love, Heavenly Spirits,” a pas de deux commemorating the death of Matthew Shepard (first danced in October 2001 and revived by the troupe in honor of, Mr. Morgan notes, “LGBT homeless youth who died on the streets, fighting to survive”). Proceeds will benefit Goddard Riverside, whose programs work to meet people’s basic food, shelter, and educational needs (the MorganBallet is their resident dance company).
Fri. & Sat., Oct. 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. At the Church of the Holy Apostles (296 Ninth Ave. at 28th St.). Free admission. Reserved seating, $50. For reservations & info, call 212-582-1941 or visit edwardmorganballet.org (from the Home page, click on “performances”).
