Volume 21, Number 35 | The Newspaper of Lower Manhattan | January 9 – 15, 2009
Listings
CLASSES
Adult Art Classes Collage, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture. Dozens of evening weekend and daytime classes. Ongoing, Educational Alliance Art School East Broadway 212-780-2300, ext. 378, 197 edalliance.org/artschool.
Dance and Pilates Ballet, jazz, tango, hip-hop, and modern dance classes offered for all levels. $16/class, discounts for multiples. Ongoing, Dance New Amsterdam, 280 Broadway (entrance at 53 Chambers St.) 2nd Floor. 212-279-4200, dnadance.org.
Figure Drawing a traditional figure drawing class for beginners and advanced students interested in sketching people. $220 (includes $40 materials fee) 8 Wednesdays, Feb. 4 – Mar. 25, 212-267-9700, ext. 348 or 366 www.bpcparks.org
Downtown Boathouse Offers a number of kayaking classes and trips for a variety of levels. Go to the Park office and get an identification card (cost $9), which is needed for any class in the park. Ongoing. 241 W. Broadway, 646-613-0740, downtownboathouse.org.
Adult Fitness Program Yoga at 9:15 a.m. on Mondays, Zumba at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and Total Body Workout on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Free trial classes, Downtown Community Center, 120 Warren St., manhattanyouth.org.
Table Tennis Training Program Table tennis training and play to players of all skill levels, and provide a venue for players of all ages to come together, enjoy the sport, and build new friendships. Mon.-Fri,10 a.m.-1 p.m. $100 a year for people ages 6-15 and 50 and older, $200 for others. American Asian Cultural Center of Tribeca, 384 Broadway, lower level. 646-772-2922.
New Beginnings Chair Yoga Trinity Church’s seniors group meets for one hour of gentle yoga while seated 10-11 a.m. Ongoing, TRINITY CHURCH, Broadway at Wall St. 212-602-0747, trinitywallstreet.org.
WEIGHTWATCHERS Weekly meetings to help motivate you and keep you focused. Stop dieting and start living! Come and meet our friendly group and new leader. From $9 per week. Tuesday afternoons at 3.30pm. Doors open from 3.00pm for weigh in. Caring Community Room, Level 2, 310 Greenwich St. Entry at side of building next to Washington Market Park.646-673-5096.
DANCE
Approaching Climax choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, teases the extraordinary out of ordinary encounters. By exploring the emotional intricacies of mundane, physical engagements, Oberfelder questions the nature of narrative and the mysteries of social arousal. Feb. 12-15, Thurs. at 7:30, Fri.-Sat., 8 P.M. Sun. 3 P.M. Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer St. 212-352-3101 joyce.org
The Blue Bird by Witness Relocation, whom Performing Arts Journal dubbed a “dance-theater anarchist’s utopia,” will present the American premiere of “The Blue Bird” by Mikuni Yanaihara. Witness Relocation’s work normally blurs and ignores the lines between dance and theater, and includes aspects of installation art, live video, task-based performance and improvisation of all sorts. $18, $12, students Jan 7-24 Wed. – Sat., 7:30 P.M.; Sun. 3 P.M. Clemente Soto Velez, 107 Suffolk St. 212-868-4444 witnessrelocation.org
Eight Strokes and the Moving World by H.T. Chen & Dancers – The focus of this series will center on the theme of demystification, revealing not only elements of choreography but also clarifying valuable lessons in Chinese history and culture. Jan. 12-16, Jan. 20-23, Jan. 27-30, Feb. 2-4, Feb 6, Feb. 9-13, Apr. 21-24 Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd. Fl. 212-349-0126 chendancecenter.org
Gallim Dance Fiercely physical, Andrea Miller’s dances deal with various aspects of the human condition, intercutting moments of deep seriousness with others of sly humor. Blush: (world premiere) Jan. 9 at 8pm, Jan. 10 & 11 at 3 p.m., Jan. 13, 16 & 17 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. I Can See Myself in Your Pupil: Jan. 9 at 3 p.m., Jan. 10 at 8 p.m., Jan. 11 & 12 at 8 p.m. Q&A with the artists, will follow the January 13 performance with hosted by Ashleigh Leite. Joyce Soho 155 Mercer St. (212) 431-9233. joyce.org
The Legacy Project: Echoes Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman and actress/vocalist Bente Kahan, both children of Holocaust survivors, honor their Eastern European Jewish heritage with this extraordinary performance of dance, live music, and theater. $12; $10 students/seniors; $7 members Jan. 11, 2:30 P.M. The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl. 646-437-4202 mjhnyc.org
Oyhoo Jewish Music Festival Check out the best in Jewish music with over 20 groups performing and showcasing their material at three downtown venues over two nights. $25 all access pass or $10 per venue Jan. 13-14 212-608-0555 citywinery.com
EVENTS
Fairway Bus Trips every Thursday Shopping trip to Fairway (Red Hook, Brooklyn) welcome to all senior citizens. Two van pick-up spots, 8:45 a.m. on River Terrace across from Pan Latin and at 9 a.m. on South End Ave. in front of the Chase bank. The van leaves Fairway at 11 a.m. for the return trip to BPC. Sponsored by BPCNA and the Downtown Alliance, bpcna.org.
Free Hearing Screenings at the League for the Hard of Hearing Every Tues. from 12-2pm and every Thurs. from 4-6 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. LEAGUE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING, 50 Broadway, 6th Fl. 917-305-7766, appointments@llh.org.
Community Screening of the Presidential Inauguration Downtown residents, workers and visitors are invited into historic Trinity Church on January 20th at 11:30 AM as it opens its doors as a screening site for the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States.Free Jan. 20, 11:30 A.M. Trinity Church Broadway at Wall St. 212-602-0813
Raising Our Voices for Choice A Roe Tribute & Call to Action Free Jan. 22 6:30 P.M. at City Hall (Murray & Broadway) 212-627-9895 nownyc.org
EXHIBITS
Beauty Surrounds Us Featuring an elaborate Quechua girl’s dance outfit, a Northwest Coast chief’s staff with carved animal figures and crests, Seminole turtle shell dance leggings, a conch shell trumpet from pre-Columbian Mexico, and an Inupiak (Eskimo) ivory cribbage board. Two interactive media stations show visitors in-depth descriptions of each object. Ongoing. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN, One Bowling Green, 212-514-3700, nmai.si.edu.
Battery Park City Park Conservancy’s Annual Art Exhibition featufres a diverse collection of work created by the public in BPCPC programs Opening Reception Jan. 11, 1-3 P.M. Through Jan. 30, weekdays from 2-4 P.M. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy 2 South End Ave (access: West Thames St.) 212-267-9700 bpcparks.org
Culturemart 2009 The annual festival will feature 17 works that blur the lines between dance, theatre, music, new media, puppetry and visual art. Tickets range from $15.00-20.00. Festival passes are available for $35.00 Jan 7-Feb.4, check listings for schedule HERE Arts Center,145 Sixth Ave 212-352-3101 here.org
.Experiments with Matter In her first NYC gallery solo show Mindell Seidlin’s new work displays the artist’s freedom of choice in disregarding the original meaning or purpose of “useful” items, transforming matter that is no longer suitable for its intended use into art: includes experiments with collage, autobiographical elements and mixed media. Jan. 15-Feb. 22 Mon. Wed. Thurs. 1-5 P.M., Opening reception: Jan. 15, 6 – 8 PM Tues. 1-7 P.M and by appointment Synagogue for the Arts Gallery Space, 49 White St. 212-966-7141 synagogueforthearts.org
If These Walls Could Talk As Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, 54 Pearl Street has witnessed nearly 300 years of the city’s history. Ongoing. $4, $3 seniors and children under 18, and free to children under six. Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St. 212-425-1776, frauncestavernmuseum.com.
Global Warming:Greenhouse Britain, and other works from 1974 to 2009 a new multimedia installation by Helen Mayer Harrison and Newton Harrison that relates to global warming, a topic they have addressed throughout their career.
Monarchs of the Sea In celebration of the ocean liner era, this permanent exhibition features plans, models and memorabilia evoking the majesty and magic of a time when ocean liners were considered the last word in luxury travel. $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students, $5 children 5–12, under fives are free. South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton St (bet Front & South Sts). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.
Paintings of Israel and New York by Brian Shapiro – an exhibition of oils on canvas, spanning more than a decade, focuses on everyday life in Israel and New York and reflect a realistic, humanist vision of landscape, architecture, and people. Dec. 11 – Jan. 11 Synagogue for the Arts Gallery Space, 49 White St. 212-966-7141 synagogueforthearts.org
The Shooting of the Jews in Ukraine: Holocaust by Bullets Interviews, photographs and artifacts unveil evidence of the murder of 1.5 million Ukrainian Jews when Nazis invaded the Soviet Union through Mar. 22
Woman of Letters: Irène Némirovsky and Suite Française Exhibit examines the life, work, and legacy of this enthralling, often controversial, literary figure. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and continue every 30 minutes until 6:30 p.m. through March. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students, children under 12 free. Hiding in Plain Sight: Pre- and Post-War French Cinema Film Series examines how the Nazi occupation of France influenced French cinema long after the war had ended, and how filmmakers took on the task of exploring complex and often controversial topics about this period of French history; in tandem with Irène Némirovsky exhibit. Check with museum for viewing times Museum of Jewish Heritage 39 Battery Place 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org
Vertical Cities: Hong Kong |New York Examines the evolving identities of these world’s two great skyscraper cities. Both island cities with perfect harbors, evolved from colonial ports into dominant centers of international finance and commerce. As they grew, each embraced the skyscraper as the principal instrument of modern urbanism. Through Feb. $5 general, $2.50 seniors/students. Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Pl (bet Little West St & 1st Pl). 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org
Re:Construction Bridges the efforts of public partners and the creative community to improve the quality of life in Lower Manhattan through the creation of places of attraction. The three-pilot projects are “Best Pedestrian Route” (John St, east of Bway), “Fulton Fence” (Fulton St east of Bway), and “Concrete Jungle” (Bway, bet. John & Ann Sts). reconstructionnyc.org.
Swimming Through Ron’s Uterus Ron Beach Jr. renovates pieces of time and urban decay by painting the characters of his life and their connection to his daily tribulations. The result is often chaotic, colorful, and aggressive. Free Through Jan. 10, 8 P.M.-11 P.M. Gallery Bar 120 Orchard St. 212 529 2266
MUSIC
Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could Presenting music with the whole family in mind, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, will showcase “Rymer favorites” from all of Brady’s albums, including tunes from the GRAMMY-nominated ‘Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could.’ $25 Jan. 25, 11A.M. 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson St. 212-415-5500 92y.org
Here Comes Trouble…World Music Night a Lollapalooza of world and roots music featuring everything from Senegalese hip-hop to Puerto Rican indie rock and Gypsy punk. Six bands, 30 minute sets, endless party. with Gokh-Bi System, La Rubias Del Norte, Cordero, Hazmat Modine, Karsh Kale, and Slavic Soul Party. $15 Jan. 9, 92 Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. 212-601-1000 92YTribeca.org/music
The Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra Debuts Featuring violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn playing John Corigliano’s Suite from The Red Violin and Pablo Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs). Also on the inaugural program are J.S. Bach and Johann Strauss, Jr. Free Jan. 17, 7 P.M. World Financial Center 220 Vesey St. 212-945-0505 worldfinancialcenter.com.
Featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn Playing the Red Violin
Rehearsals: Tuesday Male Chorus needs singers (Popular Standards and the American Song Book) for its annual Immigrant Heritage Week Concert on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM and Spring Concert Rehearsals every Tuesday, between 6:30 & 8:30 PM at St. Margaret’s House, 49 Fulton St., near the South Street Seaport, beginning Jan. 13
THEATER
This is Burlesque A racy new weekly revue featuring Murray Hill, neo-burlesque star Angie Pontani, The World Famous Pontani Sisters, and others. Thurs-Sat at 8pm. $25. CORIO, 337 West Broadway (at by Andrea James will be directed by Harold Dean James and Karen Oughtred. The play is a Grand St). smarttix.com, thisisburlesque.com.
Love/Stories (Or But You Will Get Used to It) World Premiere of Itamar Moses’ LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT), Moses is the author of The Four of Us, Bach at Leipzig, Back Back Back and Celebrity Row, Nothing is what it seems in these five funny and poignant short plays. A couple moving in together finds that greater intimacy can have surprising results. And much more. Jan. 29-Mar. 9 $20 Performance times vary, The Flea Theater, 41 White St. (212) 352-3101 theflea.org
Urban Candles A new play by Ellen Lewis Jan. 9-11, Shooting Star Theatre, 40 Peck Slip 646-825-1864 shootingstartheatre.org For further information contact MTP at Shooting Star Theatre
READINGS AND TALKS
Noon Time Talks: Inside the Secret World of Rupert Murdoch Vanity Fair columnist and author of the recently published, The Man Who Owns the Media will be reading from his work and offering unprecedented views on Rupert Murdoch $16 Jan 14, 12-1
Taboo Talks: The Truth about Women, Money and Relationships Editor and contributing writers of recently published book “The Secret Currency Of Love: The Unabashed Truth Of Women, Love, And Relationships” talk about how all the intangibles—romance, status, power, security—get tangled up in our bank accounts. $16 Jan 15, 12-1:30
Luncheon Talkshop Baby Boomers Career Transition a two-part workshop to teach you how to network, create a 21st-century resume, and navigate today’s competitive, high-tech job search terrain. Part 2 – focused on what kinds of jobs are actually out there. $15 Part 1 is on Jan 20, 1-2:30 P.M., Part 2 is offered on January 27.
Luncheon Talkshop: Your Marketing Sucks Global marketing specialist Mark Stevens offers tips on how to make your marketing grow the business and generating return on investment $25 Jan 21, 12-1:15 The 92 Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. 212-601-1000 92YTribeca.org/daytime
The City’s End:Two Centuries of Fears and Premonitions of New York’s Destruction, Book Talk with Max Page Max Page examines the destruction fantasies created by American writers and imagemakers of New York’s development. Free Jan. 20 6:30-8 P.M. The Skyscraper Museum 39 Battery Pl. skyscraper.org
TOURS
Public Art Walking Tours LMCC offers a series of three self-guided audio tours exploring public art downtown. Titled “Art and Security,” “Art and the Body,” and “Monuments and Memory,” the 45-minute tours are narrated by Perry Garvin and William Smith. Download the free tours to your iPod or other MP3 player and start walking. lmcc.net.
Tribute WTC 9/11 Walking tours of Ground Zero. Daily. VISITORS CENTER, 120 Liberty St. For hours and info, visit tributewtc.org.
Wall Street Walking Tour Free 90-minute guided walking tour weaving together the history, events, architecture and people of downtown. Thurs. and Sat. at noon. Meet at the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian. One Bowling Green, Alliance for Downtown NY, 212-606-4064, downtownny.com
Museum at Eldridge Street Guided tours led by historian-trained docents tell the story of the 1887 landmark synagogue, and illuminate the experience of the East European Jewish immigrants who settled on the LES in the late 19th century. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children Museum Of Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St. 212-219-0888, eldridgestreet.org.
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