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 Off-Centre |
45 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 253 9983 http://www.45bleecker.com |
Housed in a converted lumberyard, Bleecker Theatre has two stages, aptly called Bleeker theater Main stage and Bleeker theater 45 Below. Home to the Culture Project, a group that produces off-Broadway shows, it is the place to catch unconventional acts. So grab a bite at any one of the many restaurants surrounding the theater and drop in to catch an original, off-beat production. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 In Living Color! |
434 Lafayette St New York, NY 10003 United States +1 212 254 4370 http://www.blueman.com |
Blue Man Group is a mind-boggling entertainment. This totally unique show is a sight, sound, and brain stimulating roller coaster that will completely overturn your notions of what going to the theater means. The Blue Man Group troupe looks like a bunch of space aliens from a Blue Planet somewhere. Decked out all in black with blue heads and hands, these guys also look like the last survivors of a nuclear meltdown. Utilizing a never-ending array of wires, pipes, tubing, lights and other apparatus, Blue Man Group engages in high tech hi-jinx. Pulsating percussive music pounds away as the Blue Man Group shoots light, electric and sound waves across the stage and the audience. Arrayed against an erector set of balconies, hallways and invisible doorways, the trompe l'oeil staging creates an optical illusion. Amazingly the stage is transformed into a black hole sliced by laser light rays and populated by the Blue Man Group's floating heads with their phosphorescent eyes. This is a show that demands that you go with the flow and allow the light and sound to wash over you. Adding to the appeal of Blue Man Group is the intimacy of the 300-seat Astor Place Theatre that provides direct interaction between the troupe and the audience. Performances: M-Th 8p; F 7p & 10p; Sa 4p, 7p & 10p; Su 2p, 5p & 8p; Schedule may vary - call or check website. Tickets: $63-$70 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Emerging Musicians & Producers |
295 Lafayette Street Puck Building New York, NY 10012 United States +1 917 606 1908 http://cmj.com/marathon/ |
For over 25 years, CMJ has been hosting one of the hottest music and film festivals in the country. The list of musicians and film submissions continues to grow and grow as we get closer to the big event. This festival creates an enormous and exciting hub in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood seething with young creativity. A must-attend event. Call or see website for information on screening/concert times and locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Hub for those interested in architecture |
536 LaGuardia Pl New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 683 0023 http://www.aiany.org/ |
The Center for Architecture is home to a vibant cycle of events and exhibitions. Their mission is to educate people about, advocate for, and honor architecture, in New York and around the world. Anyone that is interested in the rich tradition of architecture, especially in New York City, will enjoy like-minded company and a variety of interesting learning opportunities here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Art, Architecture and Engineering |
Cooper Square New York, NY 10003 United States +1 212 353 4100 http://www.cooper.edu |
Cooper Union, established in 1859, is a historic meeting place and also a place for meetings of the mind. The internationally renowned venue hosts a wide assortment of culture, artistic and especially intellectual personages and events including speeches given by Presidents Lincoln, Grant, Cleveland, Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Abraham Lincoln gave his "Right Makes Might" speech from the Great Hall podium. Cooper Union is also the place where Thomas Edison and Felix Frankfurter were students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remembering Stonewall |
5th Avenue (between 52nd & Christopher Streets) New York, NY 10011 United States +1 212 807 7433 http://www.nycpride.org |
Behind the wild and fun celebration of this parade is an intense history of activism and pride: The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar on Christopher Street, was the site of a police and patron uprising in June, 1969. The next June marked the first of New York City's annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in memory of the event. The parade goes from Midtown to Greenwich Village, with clubs in full swing throughout the week. A festival, dance hop, the LC Salutes Gay Pride event, and rally are all part of the festivities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Busy Cultural Community Center |
27-46 Barrow St New York, NY 10014 United States +1 212 366 4226 http://www.greenwichhouse.org |
This Greenwich Village neighborhood center offers space for meetings, concerts, theater, public assemblies, art exhibitions and more. The center includes a gymnasium, rooftop playground and meeting rooms for up to 50 people. Greenwich House also provides space for a number of programs including a Music School, Pottery School, Senior Center, Counseling Center and Community Services. Check their website for more information on each program and to view a current events calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Off-Broadway Hits |
18 Minetta Lane New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 420 8000 / +1 212 477 2477 |
This theater may be tiny in size, but its contribution to New York's theater scene is massive. The Minetta Lane Theatre has hosted several Off Broadway hits like 'Gross Indecencies-the three trials of Oscar Wilde' and 'Jeffrey - Travels with My Aunt'. The hilarious Australian comedy team, The Umbilical Brothers in Thwak have also performed here. Located in a quiet corner of the bustling West Village, this beautiful theater can seat up to 299 people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stretch a Mile |
From 82nd to 105th street Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10003 United States +1 212 606 2296 (Organizers) http://www.museummilefestival.org |
Organized by the Museum Mile Association, the Museum Mile Festival is held in June every year. Various museums along New York's Fifth Avenue—the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc—open their doors to the public. Gain free access to New York's history and culture through the museum tours, music concerts, street performances and other entertainment activities on Fifth Avenue. Call the organizers for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feast for the Eyes |
594, Broadway Suite 401 New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 254 3511 http://www.moccany.org/ |
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) provides visitors with the chance to explore the different worlds of cartoons and comics through their exhibitions. Past exhibitions include Will Eisner: A Retrospective, The Golden Age of Saturday Morning Cartoons, and Modern Fairy Tales. Along with showcasing current artists, MoCCA aims to examine how comics and cartoons have been used to discuss politics, society, and culture in general. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by MoCCA's diverse catalogue of exhibitions, so travelers with children should definitely consider stopping here. There is no entry fee for children 12 and under and general admission is $5. Their website also features rotating online exhibits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating poetry |
584 Broadway, Suite 604 The Academy of American Poets New York, NY 10012-5243 United States +1 212 274 0343 http://www.poets.org/ |
National Poetry Month has been held every year in April since 1996, by the Academy of American Poets. This literary event brings together all kinds of people involved in the field such as publishers, business houses, NGOs, libraries, poets and schools among others. Those interested can participate in various workshops, discussions and events including the major annual 'Poetry & the Creative Mind' event. This is an impressive effort to highlight the importance of American poetry culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Serious runner's event |
Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Central Park (from Staten Island to Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan) New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 423 2249 http://www.nycmarathon.org/ |
This 26.2-mile race covers all five boroughs, from Staten Island to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and finally ending by the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant in Manhattan's Central Park. It attracts approximately 35,000 participants every year, as well as thousands of spectators. Runners range from the world's greatest marathoners to people dressed up in gorilla suits and wedding dresses. A finish-line banquet is held at Tavern on the Green following the race. The race always takes place the first Sunday in November. Free for spectators; entrants can apply by mail or online via the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Self-Taught Art |
295 Lafayette Street (at Houston Street) New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 777 5218 http://www.sanfordsmith.com/ |
Art painted by the untrained eye (by someone not professionally taught), is referred to as Outsider Art. The largest art fair of its kind in the world, this annual exhibition showcases outsider, self-taught, intuitive, and visionary art. Some of the world's best outsider artists come to display and sell their works at this event, held in the downtown Puck Building. Each year, there is an opening party to benefit the Museum of American Folk Art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 University Theater |
Kimmel Center for University Life 60 Washington Sq S, Suite 503 New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 992 8484 http://www.skirballcenter.nyu.... |
Greenwich Village's Skirball Center is NYU's first state of the art performance center for university events and productions. Founded in 2003, the theater has 860 seats and features theater, dance, music, opera and video performances. Past events include "Buwalsky—A Road Opera," "Sweeney Todd," "The Ladies of the Corridor," "Rigoletto" "The Royal Ballet School," and "Noches Cubanas." See the website for current productions and ticket information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema Spotlight on Global Goals |
66 West 12th Street New York, NY 10011 United States +1 973 233 1773 http://www.mcainy.org/common/1... |
Since 2005, "Stories from the Field: The United Nations Documentary Film Festival" has annually showcased a solid menu of documentary films from an international cast of directors. All the films shown at the multi-day event somehow reflect at least one of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which range from issues of health and hunger to global development and environmental sustainability. For a break from the movie-watching, festival-goers can also enjoy a host of panel discussions and other activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |