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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 |
 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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 Dinosaurs Need Not Apply |
64, Grand Street at W. Broadway and Wooster New York, NY 10013 United States +1 646 329 5398 http://www.dactyl.org |
The Dactyl Foundation takes art very seriously - art is work, art is knowledgeable, art is informed by science and by intellect. In other words, as the Foundation's mission statement puts it: "According to the reductionist-mechanistic view, complex systems are really just like any other kind of system and can be analyzed using linear equation because they are merely the additive consequence of multiple independent processes." But more importantly, the Dactyl Foundation hosts a bevy of art exhibitions, video screenings, poetry readings, and the like. Visit the website to find a listing of current, cutting edge events open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Genderless Glam Rocker Haven |
511, Greenwich St. New York, NY 10013 United States +1 212 219 2850 http://www.donhills.com/pages/... |
This nightclub venue has attracted such big names as The Strokes, Courtney Love, and is where Hedwig got their start as a rock band. Even when headlining bands are absent, come out and enjoy the androgynous glam, glitter while dancing the night away to Ziggy, Iggy, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs remixes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calling all mermaids |
Surf Avenue, from West 19th to West 10th streets New York, NY 11224 United States +1 718 372 5159 http://www.mermaidparadeball.com/ |
The first Saturday after the summer solstice (late June), the Coney Island boardwalk is the scene for some seaside craziness. Celebrants dress as mermaids, mer-men and even mer-babies, in a cross between a family outing, a Brooklyn Mardi-Gras and a drag queen festival. The food is plentiful and the people-watching is even better. The parade is free but just be aware that nudity may be involved. Not that that's a problem. 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 |
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Send a Chill Down your Spine! |
36 East 8 Street The Cantor Film Center New York, NY 10013 United States http://www.nychorrorfest.com/ |
Want to get spooked? Rush to the Cantor Film Center at NYU and check out the Horror Film Festival. It guarantees to scare you out of your wits! In the month of October, watch all kinds of horror, sci-fi and thriller movies. A lot of special screenings, big parties and award ceremonies happen during the festival. Don't miss out on the free giveaways and celebrity sightings at this event! Not recommended for people with a weak heart. Check the Web site for further details. 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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