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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.
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
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.
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.
Celebrating Central Park Sara Cedar Miller, the official photographer and historian for the Central Park Conservatory, will exhibit her work capturing colorful blooms, glorious autumn landscapes, snow-covered arches and majestic trees, fountains and water bodies. Through Jan. 3. SoHo Photo, 15 White St., 212-226-8571, sohophoto.com.
Entanglements Art by Zoe Keramea, including “Nine Blocks,” a sculptural ensemble of nine cubes, each surrounded by a painted black ribbon. Through Jan. 6. DietzSpace, 429 Greenwich St., dietzspace.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
Friends More than 42 works by artists that are long time friends and associates of the gallery and their artist friends. There was no theme given for this show except that the format for the works be smaller than 30 square inches and that the artists include someone they really like as a friend and admire artistically. The result is a very lively mix of sculpture, painting, photography, digital art and drawing from artists covering six decades in age. Through Jan. 3. Free. Tues-Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cheryl Pelavin Fine Arts, 13 Jay St., 212-925-9424, cherylpelavin.com
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.
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
A Salute to 9/11: Hands Across the Water An exhibition of works by renowned British police photographer Neil Kitson showcasing the 9/11 New York City ceremonies honoring the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy. Through Jan.3. $7, Seniors, students and children ages 6-18 $5.00, Children under 6: Free, NYPD members: n/c, NYC Police Museum, 100 Old Slip (bet. South & Water Sts). 212-480-3100, nycpolicemuseum.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.
Keith Haring: Houston Street and Bowery Mural The Keith Haring Foundation, Goldman Properties and Deitch Projects announce the Recreation of the famed Keith Haring’s celebrated Houston Street and Bowery mural—an instant downtown landmark after Keith painted it in the summer of 1982. DEITCH PROJECTS, in collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation. Through Dec. 31 Houston St. & Bowery. 212-343-7300, deitch.com
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
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
Jayne Anne Phillips Reading from her new novel, Lark & Termite Lark and Termite (Knopf, 2009) is set during the 1950s in West Virginia and Korea. It is a story of the power of loss and love, the echoing ramifications of war, family secrets, dreams and ghosts, and the unseen, almost magical bonds that unite and sustain us. Free Jan.9 CUE Art Foundation, 511 W.25 St. 6:30-8:00 cueartfoundation.org
“World-wide Adventure by Local Artists Slide Lectures Tuesdays, Jan 6 – May 26, 6:30 p.m. $2 donation. Tuesday Evening Hour, 49 Fulton St.212-964-3936 call for weekly travel slide lecture schedule tuesdayeveninghour.com
All You Need to Know about U.S. Citizenship Informational Talk about Obtaining U.S. Citizenship, also in Spanish Free 12 p.m. Dec. 30 New Amsterdam Library 9 Murray St. 212-732-8186 nypl.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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