New York City Events October 19, 2008
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| Author Events 384753 | Padma VenkatramanPadma Venkatraman reads from and signs copies of her debut novel for young adults, Climbing the Stairs, the story of a 15-year-old girl living in British-occupied India, whose struggle for personal freedom plays out against the backdrop of World War II and Gandhi's nonviolent Indian independence movement. 212.989.3270 http://www.booksofwonder.com 10/19/08 Ages: 12-18 Time: 2pm-3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Author Events 375936 | Tracy DockrayThe illustrator of Beverly Cleary's Ramona series shows kids how books are interpreted and illustrated, then participants can draw their own versions of Ramona! Sign up at the front desk upon arrival. http://www.cmom.org 10/19/08 Ages: 5-10 Time: 3pm-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Author Events 367997 | Author Series: Tracy DockrayKids are invited to meet the illustrator of Beverly Cleary's Ramona series, learn about how books are interpreted and illustrated, and then draw their own version of Ramona. 212.721.1223 http://www.cmom.org 10/19/08 Ages: 5-8 Time: 3pm & 4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Author Events 365780 | Thalia Kids' Book Club: Cornelia FunkeNew York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke makes a rare appearance to talk about Inkdeath, the stunning conclusion to the beloved Inkheart trilogy, a thrilling adventure series. Order tickets in advance. 212.864.5400 http://www.symphonyspace.org 10/19/08 Ages: 9-12 Time: 1pm Cost: Adults $15-$18; Children $10-$13; Just Kidding Club $6 |
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| Concerts 422141 | Bowery Kids: Jazzy Fairy TalesLouise Rogers and her cuddly and colorful puppets spin the stories and sing the tunes from her best selling CDs, Bop Boo Day! and Jazzy Fairy Tales. 212.614.0505 http://www.bowerypoetry.com 10/19/08 Ages: 2-10 Time: 12n; Doors open 11:30am Cost: $10 |
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| Concerts 384450 | Super Kids Spy BandJammin' Jeff and the Super Kids Spy Band, featuring blues singer/songwriter/guitar player Jeff Pitchell, perform a show for families. Order tickets in advance online or purchase at the door. 646.505.5708 http://www.jccmanhattan.org 10/19/08 Ages: 0-6 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Members $12; Non-members $14 in advance; $14/$16 at the door |
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| Concerts 383600 | Audra Rox and Toxic MuffinAudra Rox and her band share the bill with tween-rock sensation Toxic Muffin (Audra's son and his band) at a BYOK (Bring Your Own Kid) concert at 92YTribeca. Order tickets in advance. http://www.92ytribeca.com 10/19/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: $15 |
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| Concerts 373252 | Bowery Kids: Jazzy Fairy TalesLouise Rogers and her cuddly and colorful puppets spin the stories and sing the tunes from her best selling CDs, Bop Boo Day! and Jazzy Fairy Tales. 212.614.0505 http://www.bowerypoetry.com 10/19/08 Ages: 2-10 Time: 12n; Doors open 11:30am Cost: $10 |
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| Concerts 369504 | MilkshakeHip rock band Milkshake celebrates their first DVD release, Screen Play!, at a matinee concert for kids. Seating is first come, first served; $10 minimum per person at tables. A lunch/brunch menu is available. Order tickets in advance online or take a chance at the door. 212.414.5994 http://www.highlineballroom.com 10/19/08 Ages: 2-7 Time: 12n; Doors open 11am Cost: $15 |
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| Concerts 365750 | A Happy FamilyLittle Orchestra Society provides a world of musical treats as the orchestra Bangs the drum, Bows the strings, and Toots the winds. Order tickets in advance. 212.971.9500 http://www.littleorchestra.org Ongoing Daily 10/18/08 - 10/19/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: Sat 10:30am & 12n; Sun 1pm & 2:30pm Cost: $40 |
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| Dance 360559 | Baby Loves DiscoAn afternoon dance party featuring music spun and mixed by real DJs. Families can dance to disco tunes from the 70s & 80s in an atmosphere rife with bubble machines, and retire to a chill-out room (with tents, books and puzzles). Diaper changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks, and dancing await. Order tickets in advance online or take a chance at the door. 212.505.FISH info@lprnyc.com http://www.babylovesdisco.com 10/19/08 Ages: 0-7 Time: 1:30pm-5pm Cost: $15; non-walkers free |
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| Dance 350189 | Knucklehead Zoo in RewindFresh from their film debut in Planet B-Boy, these US champions boast a "new school" style of breakdance and hip-hop. Joined on stage by a brilliant beat boxer and a dexterous DJ, Knucklehead Zoo celebrates the past, present, and future of breaking. A sign-interpreted performance is offered on Oct 10 at 7pm; Hip-Hop workshops take place on Oct 19 at 10am and 2pm ($17; Members $12). Order tickets online, by phone, or in person at the box office. GoCityKids readers can get an exclusive discount on tickets! Visit our Deals & Steals section for all the details. 646.223.3010 http://www.newvictory.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 10/3/08 - 10/19/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Check website for show times. Cost: $12.50-$35 |
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| Exhibits 419030 | Leandro Erlich: Swimming PoolArgentine artist Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool gives visitors an opportunity to look up from the bottom of a pool and experience the watery view - without getting wet or running out of breath. 718.784.2084 mail@ps1.org http://www.ps1.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10/19/08 - 5/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 407411 | Living in SpaceInspired by the International Space Station (ISS), and created in collaboration with NASA, Living in Space invites children to experience eating, sleeping, dressing, and working like astronauts, becoming ISS crewmembers for a day. 718.735.4400 http://www.brooklynkids.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 10/18/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 383958 | Village Pet Store and Charcoal GrillBritish artist Banksy's installation looks like a regular pet supply shop at first glance. But look closer. Fish sticks "swim" in glass bowls. Hotdogs (in buns) are captured in tanks. That leopard in the window? Actually a fur coat... http://thevill... rcoalgrill.com Ongoing Daily 10/12/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-12m Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 383008 | The Science of SurvivalThe Science of Survival examines the impact climate change and reduced resources affect how we live our lives and how science and technology can help. The interactive exhibition also challenges guests to create their own sustainable 2050 community. 201.200.1000 http://www.lsc.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 10/18/08 - 4/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During center hours Cost: Free with center admission |
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| Exhibits 381600 | Wall Stories: Children's Wallpaper and BooksCinderella, Peter Rabbit, Popeye, Mickey Mouse and Goofy, Winnie-the-Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio are among the dozens of beloved children's story characters featured in an exhibition that plumbs the holdings of Cooper-Hewitt's Wallcoverings department, which has more than ten thousand objects dating from the seventeenth through the twenty-first centuries. 212.849.8380 http://www.cooperhewitt.org Ongoing Daily 10/3/08 - 4/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 373897 | Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and WatercolorsDrawing Babar: Early Drafts and Watercolors features over 170 works, including manuscript drafts, sketches, and watercolors, for the first book by each of Babar's two authors, father and son Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff. 212.685.0008, ext. 560 http://www.themorgan.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 9/19/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 374116 | Butterfly ConservatoryAMNH's wonderful Butterfly exhibit features up to 500 live, free-flying tropical beauties from Central, South, and North America in a 1,200-square-foot vivarium, a freestanding structure aflutter with activity. Wear layers - it gets hot in there! In the Hall of Oceanic Birds. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 10/11/08 - 5/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours. Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $16:50; Children $13 |
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| Exhibits 313752 | Adventures with Dora and DiegoCMoM presents the nation's only museum exhibition inspired by the popular characters from the award-winning Nickelodeon series' Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!. The bilingual exhibit - a collaboration between CMOM, Nickelodeon, and series co-creators Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh - uses a multi-sensory environment to transport children to Dora's house, Diego's Animal Rescue Center, and a tropical rainforest. Interactive elements help young visitors learn about Latino culture, preschool science, and animal facts. 212.721.1234 http://www.cmom.org Ages: 6-10 Time: During Museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 376813 | Tree HutsJapanese artist Tadashi Kawamata has built a series of wooden hut sculptures in the trees of Madison Square Park. http://www.madisonsquarepark.org Ongoing Daily 9/23/08 - 2/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Daily, dawn to dusk Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 357922 | Climate Change: The Threat to LifeThe museum's exhibit examines one of the most pressing scientific issues of our time: the massive, human-induced warming of Earth, a phenomenon that could lead to drought, rising sea levels, heavy storms, and other events with potentially dire impacts on the health of society and the natural world. The exhibition explores the science, history, and impact of climate change, and illuminates ways in which individuals, communities, and nations can reduce their carbon footprints, using realistic dioramas, hands-on activity stations, and dynamic animations. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 10/18/08 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $16.50; Children (2-12) $13 |
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| Exhibits 349758 | El Dia de los MuertosCMA mounts an exhibition devoted to the Mexican celebration honoring family and friends who have passed away - a holiday of altars, color, music, and remembrance, as much about heritage as religion. Artist Tlisza Jaurique's installation of altars and paintings is on display. 212.274.0986 http://www.cmany.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 10/9/08 - 11/9/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-5pm Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 349782 | Alexander Calder: The Paris Years 1926-1933A comprehensive show explores a time when, from the ages of 27 to 34, Alexander Calder created his first wire sculptures (based on his central concept of "drawing in space"), performed the Calder Circus (part of the Whitney's permanent collection), and invented his signature mobiles. 212.570.3600 http://www.whitney.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 10/16/08 - 2/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 343503 | Focus: Ad Reinhardt and Mark RothkoThis installation of paintings by Reinhardt and Rothko focuses on works created between the late 1940s and the early 1960s, during which each artist identified the style and format that would engage him for the rest of his career. 212.708.9805 http://www.moma.org Ongoing Daily except Tue; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 330409 | Jeff Koons on the RoofAn installation of sculptures by American artist Jeff Koons, featuring several of the artist's meticulously crafted works, graces the Met's rooftop this summer. http://www.metmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 4/22/08 - 10/26/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours. Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 315980 | Lizards & Snakes: Alive!Back by popular demand, Lizards & Snakes: Alive! showcases over 60 live squamates from five continents, in re-created habitats - complete with ponds, tree limbs, rock ledges, and live plants. Over 20 species are represented including the Veiled Chameleon and the Madagascan Giant Day Gecko. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 5/24/08 - 1/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $16.50; Children (2-12) $13 |
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| Exhibits 292841 | Van Gogh by NightOver two dozen of Van Gogh's nocturnal and twilight paintings and drawings, covering all periods of the artist's career, are on display, including several that have never been seen together, even though they were very clearly conceived with each other in mind. 212.708.9805 http://www.moma.org Ongoing Daily except Tue 9/21/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 284925 | The HorseThe Horse examines the powerful relationship between horses and humans and the integral role the horse has played in the history of humanity and civilization. The exhibition also presents the origins of the horse family, extending back more than 50 million years. Highlights include a diorama of horse evolution, the horse in art from the Paleolithic to the present, horse gear and armor from 16th century Germany, and a horse-drawn fire engine from the 19th century. Visitors can measure their strength in horsepower; examine different gaits of a horse by looking through a zoetrope; explore the history of horses in sports from early forms of polo to the Triple Crown and the Olympics; and learn about the latest developments in the study of horse biology and the role of the horse in modern society. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 5/17/08 - 1/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $16.50; Children (2-12) $13 |
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| Exhibits 240098 | Archaeology ZoneArchaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from Playgrounds to Palaces helps kids discover what happens after archaeologists unearth artifacts and bring them back to their labs for analysis. Interactive features in the exhibition allow children to magnify, sketch, and weigh objects; piece together clay fragments; and dress in costumes from long ago. A family gallery tour (11:15 am) and a drop-in art workshop (12n to 4 pm) are available on opening day. 212.423.3337 http://www.thejewishmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Fri, Sat 10/14/07 - 6/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: During museum hours. Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 204506 | Gods, Myths & Mortals: Discover Ancient GreeceCMoM's latest 4,000 square foot exhibition introduces kids to the world of ancient Greece. Visitors can climb into an enormous Trojan Horse, outwit the Cyclops, sing with the Sirens, discover the roots of democracy and western education in the Greek town square, scale the Acropolis, and construct a Greek Temple. 212.721.1234 http://www.cmom.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 9/16/08 - 12/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-10 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Exhibits 103978 | BodiesA creepily cool exhibit that features 22 whole human cadavers and over 260 body parts, all preserved using a liquid silicon process. 888.9.BODIES;646.837.0300 http://www.bod... exhibition.com Ongoing Daily 11/19/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: Mon-Thu 10am-7pm; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm; Summer Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10. Last admission time is 1 hour before closing. Cost: Adults $26.50; Seniors (over 60) $22.50; Children (12 & under) $20.50; Weekends/Holidays + $1; Additional fees apply when ordering by phone or online |
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| Fairs & Festivals 383237 | New York City Apple DayApple Day features a real old-fashioned apple cider press, a live honey beehive, face painting, arts-and-crafts, historical neighborhood walking tours and - of course - tasty samples of everything from apples to vegan apple bread to chicken apple sausage to chocolate apple truffles; even apple dog biscuits! Rabbai Stone, from the Chabad of the Lower East Side, is also on hand to celebrate the harvest holiday of Sukkot with an apple and honey tent. Go Green Lower East Side and the Sierra Club are handing out 500 energy efficient light bulbs, t-shirts, and information on how to "go green." Live entertainment pays tribute to the past and present ethnic diversity of the Lower East Side. http://www.lowereastsideny.com 10/19/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 380375 | Harvest FestivalFarm stands, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and live music by Mr Ray (11:30am) and Princess Katie & Racer Steve (1:30pm) are in store at the fourth annual Old Stone House harvest fest, sponsored in partnership with Park Slope Parents and the the Park Slope Civic Council. 718.768.3195 http://www.theoldstonehouse.org 10/19/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Field Trips 382979 | Raptor RapThe Salt Marsh Alliance invites kids to make a bird craft, take a nature hike, and dissect owl pellets during a raptor workshop in Fort Greene Park. info@saltmarshalliance.org http://www.saltmarshalliance.org 10/19/08 Ages: 6-18 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Films 372272 | Azur and Asmar (NR)NYICFF presents the US premiere of the English language version of Azur and Asmar, an animated adventure from acclaimed director and animator Michel Ocelot (Kirikou and the Sorceress). Running time is 99 minutes. Order tickets in advance online or take a chance at the door. 212.924.7771 http://www.gkids.tv Ongoing Daily 10/18/08 - 10/19/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults $12; Seniors (62+) & Children (12 & under) $8 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 385431 | Dog Day MasqueradeIt's Halloween for hounds - a canine costume contest that's free and open to the public. Past contests have seen dogs decked out as everything from taxi cabs to the Times Square TKTS booth. Register in advance to enter the family pup (participants receive a free goody bag). http://www.timessquarenyc.org 10/19/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 385186 | Autumn in the GladeBring a blanket and a picnic to the Peter Jay Sharp Children's Glade; Lance White Magpie, a Lakota Native American actor, author, musician, craftsman, and dancer, is on hand to lead families in a "smudging ceremony," a traditional blessing ritual that is performed to prepare a space for sacred storytelling and dancing. Families also learn about some common trees of Central Park in a leaf-printing activity, and then join Lance again - in full regalia - for stories about autumn and some Native American dances. West of the Great Hill Oval; enter the Park at 106th Street and Central Park West. 212.860.1370 http://www.centralparknyc.org 10/19/08 Ages: 4-18 Time: 12n-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 383814 | Pick Your Own PumpkinOctober is pumpkin month at the Farm Museum. Families can wander through the planting field to find the perfect candidate for carving (or painting). Price is determined by size of pumpkin. 718.347.3276 http://www.queensfarm.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 10/4/08 - 10/26/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free; fee for pumpkin |
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| Holiday Seasonal 383289 | Halloween Painting ContestKids can paint and decorate their own pumpkins (bring one along!) with the Rangers or help paint the children's Halloween mural. 718.352.4793 http://www.nycgovparks.org 10/19/08 Ages: 3-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 373960 | Pumpkin Picking at Decker FarmsNYC's oldest continually farmed site offers self-guided tours, hay-rides, refreshments, children's crafts, and pumpkins available for purchase. Parking at Historic Richmond Town, shuttle bus service to the farm. 718.351.1611 http:// www.hi... chmondtown.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 10/4/08 - 10/26/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Moderate. |
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