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May 26, 2012

First Church Community Wide Street Fair
First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica extends a special invitation to members of the community to join in celebrating an impressive 350th church anniversary at the Jamaica Street Fair Extravaganza. The festivities kick-off with a dynamic marching band and continues with Zumba fitness blast; live musical and dance performances on the main stage. The street fair also features international culinary delights, dozens of vendors, opportunities for health screenings, and a kid zone with carnival rides and activities.

CONTACT:For more information contact (718) 526-4775; visit www.firstchurchjamaica.org; facebook ‘firstchurchjamaica’

89-60 164th St. Jamaica, NY 11436
8:30AM - 6:00PM
Cost: FREE
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Coors Light 3D Street Art
This weekend, Coors Light is taking to the streets of New York with one-of-a-kind street art. The 15’ x 30’ painting will come to life on Saturday May 26th. We would like to invite the public to come check out this unique artwork that will be open for viewing and interaction all day Saturday as well as Sunday May 27th for FREE!

New York City was chosen as 1 of 5 cities that will receive the Coors light 3-D artwork this summer. Each of the 3-D art designs are specific to the city they will be painted in. New York City’s artwork will feature the cityscape at sunset and will be located in the Flatiron District.

23rd, Broadway, 5th, New York 10010
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Cost: FREE
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Opera Moderne presents Turn of the Screw, Benjamin Britten’s haunting chamber opera
Opera Moderne stages Benjamin Britten’s haunting chamber opera, Turn of the Screw, at Peter Norton Symphony Space for one night only on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 8 pm. This 20th century masterpiece is a terrifying tale of the supernatural based on a story by Henry James.

The eerie tale is accentuated by Luke Leonard’s innovative stage direction which incorporates original sculptures by Maggie Hartzell into the set and employs unconventional lighting techniques including fluorescents by lighting designer Marie Yokoyama. Goose-bumps are virtually guaranteed!

The cast features tenor Glenn Seven Allen, soprano Anna Noggle and ‘boy wonder” Benjamin Wenzelberg.

The initial setting of Turn of the Screw is not at all spooky on its surface: An old and faithful housekeeper, two young orphan children and an eager new governess in a remote English country estate. But the scene is not so serene: spirits from the past encroach upon the living, as reality and the supernatural mingle. What exactly did happen between the children, their former governess and the deceased manservant, Peter Quint? This question weighs on the new governess’s mind, and issues of murder and molestation rear their ghastly heads.




Opera Moderne presents a new production of
Turn of the Screw
Music by Benjamin Britten
Libretto by Myfanwy Piper

Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NY, NY
Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at 8pm

Tickets: $55 in advance; $65 day of show.
Tickets for Symphony Space members, seniors, and children: $45
Student tickets: $30.
Call Symphony Space box office 212-864-5400
Or visit SymphonySpace.org

Peter Norton Symphony Space
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Cost: $55 in advance; $65 day of show
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LateNite @ DNA: Dance Party
brought to you by DNA and RoofTop Dance

May 26
Doors open at 10:00pm
$10 at the door, Beverages Included!
21 and over
Music by DJ Cynthesizer
Pop up performance by SARA du jour

Dance New Amsterdam
10:00PM -
Cost: $10
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

May 27, 2012

First Church Community Service Day
Members in the community are invited to join the church in community service projects: Assist patients at local hospital and nursing home, clean a park, serve at a nursery, soup kitchen or food pantry.

For more information contact (718) 526-4772, visit www.firstchurchjamaica.org, or Facebook ‘firstchurchjamaica’

89-60 164th St. Jamaica, NY 11432
8:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost: FREE
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Free Historic Flatiron Walking Tour
The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is sponsoring free weekly walking tours of the historic Flatiron district. Our expert guides will lead you on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood viewing some of the City’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. Tours meet at 11 a.m. every Sunday year-round. For more information, please call 212-741-2323, or visit www.discoverflatiron.org/tour. No reservations necessary.

South-West corner of Madison Square Park, at 23rd Street and Broadway, in front of the William Seward statue, Manhattan
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Cost: FREE
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May 28, 2012

Faith in Freedom
Monday, May 28, 2012
7:00 PM
Memorial Day
AVERY FISHER HALL, LINCOLN CENTER
Faith in Freedom
Joseph Martin, Composer/Conductor
The Music of Joseph Martin

James Melton, Guest Conductor
The Music of Dan Forrest

Featuring Distinguished Concert Singers International

Tickets: $20-$100
*On Sale date: February 28, 2012


Call CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500, or visit www.lincolncenter.org. For more information on group sales or other special offers, please contact us at 212-707-8566 x307 or BoxOffice@DCINY.org.

www.DCINY.org

AVERY FISHER HALL, LINCOLN CENTER
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: $20-$100
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Music Mondays presents the Escher Quartet
MUSIC MONDAYS PRESENTS THE ESCHER QUARTET
Adam Barnett-Hart, violin | Wu Jie, violin | Pierre Lapointe, viola | Dane
Johansen, cello

"Notable for its polish and tonal beauty" (New York Times), the Escher Quartet
has been appointed one of the BBC¹s 2011 "New Generation Artists." In addition
to their studio recordings for the BBC, the quartet consistently entrances
audiences throughout US, Europe and Asia: ³"Finely honed technique and a
focused ensemble blend are this group¹s strong suits...a dark ambrosial brew
all its own" (Boston Globe).

Program:
Mendelssohn, Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80
Brett Dean, "Eclipse."
Zemlinsky, Quartet No. 1, Op. 4

Advent/ Broadway Church, 2504 Broadway at 93rd St., NY, NY
7:25PM - 9:30PM
Cost: FREE
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

May 29, 2012

PARSONS DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Parsons Dance’s 12th Annual
SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Three-week intensive for pre-professional and professional dancers
May 29 - June 16, 2012

Parsons Dance – praised around the world for its virtuosity, exceptional theatricality, athleticism, energy and accessibility – presents the twelfth annual New York City Summer Intensive Workshop for pre-professional and professional dancers from May 29-June 16, 2012. For the first time, the workshop has been extended to three weeks. David Parsons’ Master Choreography Workshop will follow the Summer Intensive Workshop from June 18-22, 2012. Enrollment information for both the Summer Intensive and Master Choreography Workshops can be found at www.parsonsdance.org/summerworkshops.

The Summer Intensive Workshop includes a culminating performance, the Summer Intensive Showcase, on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 6pm. Audiences are welcome to the free performance at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenues. Admission to the performance is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve seats, call (212) 869-9275 or email info@parsonsdance.org.

Both the Summer Intensive and the Master Choreography Workshop are presented in association with Marymount Manhattan College, the official education partner of Parsons Dance, and held at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenues.

For more information about either program, call 212-869-9395 or visit www.parsonsdance.org.

ABOUT PARSONS DANCE

Parsons Dance is committed to building new audiences for contemporary dance by creating American works of extraordinary artistry that are engaging and uplifting to audiences throughout the world. The company tours regionally, nationally and internationally. Since 1985, Parsons Dance has toured an average of 32 weeks per year, to a total more than 235 cities and 30 countries. Many others have seen Parsons Dance on PBS, Bravo, A&E Network, and the Discovery Channel. Millions watched Parsons Dance perform live in Times Square as part of the internationally broadcast, 24-hour Millennium New Year’s Eve celebration. In New York City, Parsons Dance has been featured at The Joyce Theater, City Center, New Victory Theater, Central Park Summerstage, Guggenheim Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and The World Trade Center. For more information, visit parsonsdance.org.

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Cost: See website for pricing
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

2012 Church Avenue Street Fair!
Join us for the 2012 Church Avenue Street Fair, co-sponsored by the Church Avenue BID and the 70th Precinct Community Council!

When: Sunday April 29, 2012 (12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Where: Church Avenue from E. 10th St. to Argyle Road

Great shopping, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. Shayna's (Church Ave./E. 10th St.) will be making their famous roti, Am-Thai (Church Ave./ E.10th St.) will offer savory spring rolls and dumplings, and a soon-to-open cafe will be serving up ice cream.

Experience everything Church Avenue has to offer…
• Children's Corner (Church Ave./Stratford Rd.) will be treating us to a musical performance.
• Z Spot Salon (Church Ave./E.10th St.) will provide haircuts and trims.
• Don't forget to bring the family pet! Pawsitive Veterinary Clinic (Church Ave./Stratford Rd.) will offer free pet check ups.
• HoneyDew Drop (Church Ave. between Stratford and Westminster) will host a magic show and other kids' activities.
• And much more (check the BID's website for activity updates)!
Please contact the Church Avenue BID at 718-282-2500, ext. 63237 with any questions.

Church Avenue from E. 10th St. to Argyle Road
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Cost: Free Activities
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

Hudson River Park Gala, Honoring Glenn Dubin
This year’s Gala, held entirely in the Hudson River Park for the first time, will be an evening like no other in the Park to date. Host Gayle King, Honorary Gala Chairs Deborra-lee and Hugh Jackman, and Gala Co-Chairs Diana Taylor and Douglas Durst will join guests in attendance to honor Glenn Dubin, Chairman and CEO, Highbridge Capital Management, for Leadership in Community Enrichment. With the tenth anniversary of the Park’s opening quickly approaching, the Hudson River Park Trust and Friends of Hudson River Park are working in partnership to secure the resources needed to continue expanding and sustaining this world class amenity that has become so important to the fabric of the city. The commitments of early donors, table purchases, and other contributions to the Gala will support Park beautification and programs.

Hudson River Park, Pier 26 (across from North Moore Street in Tribeca)
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Cost: For more information, contact gala@fohrp.org
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

The Pianist Program from the Orange County High School of the Arts
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
8:00 PM
WEILL RECITAL HALL, CARNEGIE HALL

The Pianist Program from the Orange County High School of the Arts
Distinguished Concerts Artist Series


Patricia Dobiesz, Director

Tickets: $50
*On Sale date: March 29, 2012

Call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800, or visit www.carnegiehall.org. For more information on group sales or other special offers, please contact us at 212-707-8566 x307 or BoxOffice@DCINY.org.

www.DCINY.org

WEILL RECITAL HALL, CARNEGIE HALL
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Cost: 50
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

May 31, 2012

The Great British Run 6K
Come dressed in your British best to celebrate HM The Queen's 60 years as monarch and Great Britain's culture! There will be pre-race festivities near the band-shell from 6:30, as well as prizes and photo opportunities for the best costumes representing a decade of the Queen's reign. But don't worry if you are more reserved, costumes are encouraged but not compulsory! Beneficiaries include GEORGE (part of St George's Society) and Disabled Sports USA. To register please visit http://www.active.com/running/new-york-ny/the-great-british-race---6k-2012

Central Park Bandshell (at 72nd St)
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Cost: $20.12
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

Special Screening of Gigante: A Documentary
Special Screening of Gigante: A Documentary
GIGANTE is a documentary about Andrés “Yungo” Torres, a Puerto Rican professionalbaseball player, and his struggles with acute ADHD. It revisits the pivotal years of his childhood in flashbacks interpreted by children culled from the humble Western Puerto Rican neighborhood where Yungo was raised and flashes forward between his last year as a San Francisco Giant and his new beginning with the Mets. Starring his teammates, coaches, family, and the luminaries of ADHD research, GIGANTE aims to put a light on the man who has achieved so much in spite of one of the most acute manifestations of the disorder. Part cautionary tale, part biopic, it aims to inform, enlighten and inspire.

The film was written, produced and directed by Chusy (Anthony Haney-Jardine), a Sundance Award-winning filmmaker.

There will also be a discussion panel on adult ADHD chaired by Dr. Lenard Adler, Director of the Adult ADHD Program, NYU School of Medicine and interviews with Andres in English and Spanish.

When: May 31, 2012, 7pm-9pm
Where: Farkas Auditorium, NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY

Further information is available via email: adultADHD@nyumc.org

Farkas Auditorium, NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: Free
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

GIGANTE
Special Screening of Gigante: A Documentary + Discussion Panel on Adult ADHD

Description: Special Screening of Gigante: A Documentary GIGANTE is a documentary about Andrés “Yungo” Torres, a Puerto Rican professionalbaseball player, and his struggles with acute ADHD. It revisits the pivotal years of his childhood in flashbacks interpreted by children culled from the humble Western Puerto Rican neighborhood where Yungo was raised and flashes forward between his last year as a San Francisco Giant and his new beginning with the Mets. Starring his teammates, coaches, family, and the luminaries of ADHD research, GIGANTE aims to put a light on the man who has achieved so much in spite of one of the most acute manifestations of the disorder. Part cautionary tale, part biopic, it aims to inform, enlighten and inspire.

The film was written, produced and directed by Chusy (Anthony Haney-Jardine), a Sundance Award-winning filmmaker.

There will also be a discussion panel on adult ADHD chaired by Dr. Lenard Adler, Director of the Adult ADHD Program, NYU School of Medicine and interviews with Andres in English and Spanish.

When: May 31, 2012, 7pm-9pm Where: Farkas Auditorium, NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY
Further information is available via email: adultADHD@nyumc.org

Farkas Auditorium, NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: Free
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

5/31 ORIENTED Networking Happy Hour in New York!
This month's ORIENTED Happy Hour will be on Thursday, May 31st from 7-9pm at the Polar Lounge at The Marcel at Gramercy Hotel located at 201 E. 24th Street (near 3rd Ave.)!

When: Thursday, May 31st from 7-9 p.m.
Venue: Polar Lounge at The Marcel at Gramercy Hotel
Where: 201 East 24th St. (near 3rd Ave.)
Subway: 6 (23rd St. & Park Ave.), N/R (23rd St. & Broadway)
Dress Code: Professional Attire, Business Casual

General Admission: 10 USD
Early Bird Rate (Pre-Pay @ http://oriented.com/RSVP): 5 USD*
Premium Members (with RSVP): Free*

* Register BEFORE the day of the event to enjoy member discounts!

The general admission rate of 10 USD applies to Standard Members who do not pre-pay before the cutoff date (Wednesday, 5/30 11:59pm EST) and to Premium Members who do not RSVP. The Early Bird Rate is available for Standard Members only.

If you are not already a member, sign up for membership now! Standard Membership is FREE! http://www.oriented.com/join

Tell your friends and colleagues about this exciting event, and don't forget to bring your business cards for networking purposes.

Founded in Greater China, ORIENTED.COM was established to provide high-quality networking opportunities for international professionals interested in Asian business and partnerships.

More than 800 events have been held in eighteen cities worldwide since 2002 that have enabled members to network face-to-face on a regular basis, a critical aspect of the Asian business culture.

Polar Lounge at The Marcel at Gramercy Hotel, 201 East 24th St. (near 3rd Ave.), NYC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: $5 Pre-Pay @ http://oriented.com/RSVP or $10 @door
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

June 5, 2012

BlogWorld & New Media Expo
When: June 5-7, 2012.
What: BlogWorld & New Media Expo is the first, largest and only industry-wide tradeshow, conference and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of new media. Thousands of attendees learn about Content Creation, Distribution, Monetization and Social Media Marketing strategies, including step-by-step techniques and leading-edge tools from the most successful and influential Bloggers, Podcasters, Vloggers, Web TV & Radio Broadcasters, Social Influencers, New Media Pros and Online Journalists.
Website: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/2012-nyc/
Pricing: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/2012-nyc/registration-pricing/

Jacob Javitz Convention Center
9:00AM - 6:00AM
Cost: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/2012-nyc/registration
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

June 11, 2012

NYCA Charter School Board Meeting
The NYCA Charter School Board Meetings are open to parents, staff and any other members of the public. This is the final meeting of the school year.

433 E. 100th St., New York
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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