New York City Events July 12, 2009
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| Concerts 513066 | Laurie Berkner - SOLD OUTThe Little Airplane Cafe celebrates its opening with a solo performance by kids' music sensation Laurie Berkner. Host Mindy Thomas of The Absolutely Mindy Show chats with kids in the audience and the show is broadcast live on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live!. Seating is limited; order tickets in advance by phone or email. 212.965.8999 cafe@littleairplane.com http://www.littleairplane.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm; Doors open 12:30pm Cost: $8 in advance; $10 at the door SOLD OUT |
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| Exhibits 507870 | Lucy's Legacy: Hidden Treasures of EthiopiaLucy, the world's most famous fossil. is on display, along with a three-dimensional recreation of what she would have looked like in life, a 78 foot mural that depicts 6 million years of human evolution, and over 100 cultural artifacts from Ethiopia, Lucy's homeland. http://lucyexhibition.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 6/24/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 10am-9pm (timed tickets, on the 1/2 hour) Cost: $17.50-$19.50 |
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| Exhibits 507871 | TitanicVisitors take on the identity of a Titanic passenger and explore reconstructions of the ship's interior while learning how the "unsinkable" ship met its fate. The exhibit boasts the largest collection of Titanic artifacts, many on display for the first, including jewels, china, documents, and clothing. http://www.rmstitanic.net Ongoing Daily 6/24/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 10am-9:15pm (timed tickets, on the 1/2 hour) Cost: $17.50-$19.50 |
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| Exhibits 492747 | Amusement Park ScienceKids can learn about the laws of physics behind many popular amusement park rides, create their own roller coaster to explore and experiment with potential and kinetic energy, experience momentum on a spinning platform, and build their own amusement park at CMOM's Amusement Park Science exhibit. 212.721.1234 http://www.cmom.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 9/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 446845 | Wicked PlantsBBG highlights a rogue's gallery of the most nefarious, troublesome, and even potentially deadly members of the plant kingdom, and introduces visitors to over 50 plants with the capacity to injure, poison, or just irritate humans. 718.623.7333 http://www.bbg.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/31/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours. Cost: Free with Garden admission. |
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| Exhibits 496793 | Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in ActionAdventures in Action invites visitors to step into scenes right out of action adventures and jump into Action Star Training. Kids can test their balance and speed on surf and snow boards; learn about discipline, grace, and movement through martial arts; pedal a flying machine to the stars; climb a rocky cliff; and find out about how other cultures stay in shape. 718.735.4400 http://www.brooklynkids.org Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 426711 | Abraham Lincoln in His Own WordsAn exhibit featuring rare and important letters, papers, and official documents in Abraham Lincoln's own hand opens on the 200th anniversary of his birth. 212.873.3400 http://www.nyhistory.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/12/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 426652 | Extreme MammalsExtreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time explores the sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals, and shines a spotlight on some of the spectacular fossils from the museum's collections in addition to showcasing animals with oversized claws, fangs, snouts, and horns. Highlights include the egg-laying platypus, the recently extinct Tasmanian wolf, fleshed-out models of spectacular extinct forms (don't miss Ambulocetus, a "walking whale"), and live sugar gliders (small marsupials that can glide over 150 feet). Media displays, animated computer interactives, hands-on activities, touchable fossils, casts, and taxidermied specimens round out the experience. Admission is by ticketed timed entry only. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person at the admissions desk. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $24; Seniors & Students $18; Children (2-12) $14 (plus suggested museum admission) |
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| Exhibits 426650 | Frogs: A Chorus of ColorsFamilies can explore the evolution and biology of frogs, their importance to ecosystems, and the threats they face in the world's changing environments. More than 200 live frogs, from tiny dart poison frogs (some less than an inch long) to the enormous African bullfrog (as big as eight inches in diameter), are displayed in their recreated habitats, complete with rock ledges, live plants, and waterfalls. Approximately 25 species from countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil, China, Colombia, Kenya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Russia, Sumatra, Suriname, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam are represented. Interactive stations throughout the exhibition invite visitors to activate recorded frog calls, view videos of frogs in action, and test their knowledge about frogs. Tickets are required for timed entry, which is every hour on the half hour. We advise ordering in advance of visit. 212.769.5200 http://www.amnh.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10:30am-4:30pm Cost: Adults $24; Seniors & Students $18; Children (2-12) $14; includes general museum admission |
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| Exhibits 421661 | Learning Through ArtSelections of artwork by second- through sixth-grade students from 16 public schools throughout New York City are on display. The colorful and imaginative works on display include prints, paintings, sculpture, masks, quilts, papier-mâché, clay, and more. 212.423.3587 http://www.guggenheim.org Ongoing Daily except Thu 5/13/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: Unknown Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 517007 | Buriki: Japanese Tin ToysSeventy miniature masterpieces from Japan show the evolution of the Big Three automakers, from the 1947 Cadillac to the 1956 Ford Fairlane and 1962 Chrysler Imperial. 212.715.1224 http://www.japansociety.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/9/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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 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 498438 | Claes OldenburgThe Whitney presents an exhibit of Oldenburg's early sculpture, including Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich) (1963), French Fries and Ketchup (1963), and Soft Toilet (1966), plus a series of hard and soft sculptures of musical instruments by Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. 212.570.3600 http://www.whitney.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 5/7/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 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 523591 | Maelstrom on the RoofAmerican sculptor Roxy Paine's Maelstrom, a stainless steel sculpture inspired by vascular networks, tree roots, industrial piping, and fungal mycelia graces the Met's rooftop this summer. http://www.metmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 4/28/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During museum hours. Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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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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| Expositions 516775 | Syfy Imagination Park at Rockefeller CenterVisitors can check out a massive viewfinder highlighting SyFy's signature film, House of Imagination, while using the new free "Wyfy" (Wi-Fi) service during this week-long celebration. Syfy flags adorn the world-famous Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center and top talent from Syfy's popular programming make scheduled appearances. 212.525.4331 http://www.rockefellercenter.com Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7am-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519375 | Citysol 2009: Kids of All Ages DayCitysol, a mini music and arts festival that celebrates urban sustainability and creativity, returns to Solar One, July 10-12. Sunday's kids' day features a performance by Rachel Trachtenburg's Homemade World with the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players (11:30am); an opportunity to learn the ancient art of fruit canning (12:30pm); the Solar One bike blender project, during which visitors can buy a bike-blended smoothie and learn about bike mechanics (1:30pm); a make-your-own generator workshop (2:30pm); bike-powered spin art (3:30pm); the Wide Open Eco-Pet Fashion Show - dress up your pet in an eco-extravagant costume, using found, reclaimed, reused, and recycled materials; and more. A complete schedule of events is available online. 212.505.6050 http://www.solar1.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 515008 | Target High Line Street FestivalA free, family-friendly party celebrates the opening of the first section of the High Line with live music performances, inflatable sculptures, cowboys, storytellers, and more. An array of hands-on activities includes a special Target "Hi from the High Line!" photo postcard experience for kids of all ages, the "World's Largest Lemonade Stand," with over one thousand gallons of lemonade served from a classic NYC water tank, and a special Youth Green Market showcasing the healthiest and tastiest foods, along with corn roasting and cider making workshops from local providers. Internationally-acclaimed balloon artist Jason Hackenwerth works on a large public balloon sculpture of flowers and giant insects, and author Peter Brown reads from his bestselling, High Line-inspired children's book The Curious Garden. Gansevoort Street between Ninth Avenue and Washington Streets. Rain or shine. 212.500.6035 info@thehighline.org http://www.thehighline.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 518917 | KidFlicks: The Muppet Movie (G)The first Muppet feature film, in which Kermit the frog heads to Hollywood to become a star, is shown on the big screen. Order tickets in advance or take a chance at the door. 718.857.4816 http://www.brooklynlyceum.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: $5 |
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| Films 516305 | A Three Pack of The JacksonsThe Paley Center remembers Michael Jackson with free screenings of the short-lived CBS variety series The Jacksons, which starred Michael, his brothers, and then ten-year-old Janet. The shows feature 30 minutes of music and comedy sketches with guest stars who are also fondly remembered - Sonny Bono, Carroll O'Connor, and Ed McMahon. The program, Michael Jackson: The Legend in the Making - A Three Pack of The Jacksons, runs 75 minutes. 212.621.6600 http://www.paleycenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 7/1/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 12:15pm & 4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 513966 | Bastille Day on 60th StreetFIAF takes over 60th Street, between Lexington and Fifth Avenues, to host an annual salute to France's national celebration. Stop by for sports-based activities with a French twist, arts & crafts activities provided by the FIAF Language Center, live music, face painting, can-can dancing, raffles, coupons for 5% off any summer class at FIAF, French food (at affordable prices), and more. comitedu14juillet@fiaf.org http://www.bastilledaynyc.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-6pm Cost: Free; food for purchase |
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| Holiday Seasonal 513973 | 7th Annual Bastille Day Petanque TournamentBar Tabac's annual Bastille Day Petanque Tournament is said to be the largest in the USA. Festivities include live music, a special menu, a street fair, and more. 718.923.0918 http://www.bartabacny.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-10pm Cost: Free; food for purchase |
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| Nature & Outdoors 518954 | Canoe the CreekFamilies can explore the sheltered waters of Gerritsen Creek by canoe with the Urban Park Rangers, in search of shorebirds, jumping fish, and remains of the old Gerritsen gristmill. Meet near the Avenue U and Burnett Street entrance to Gerritsen Creek to sign up. Reservations are not required; admission is first come, first served. Bring sunscreen, hat, and water. http://www.saltmarshalliance.org 7/12/09 Ages: 8-18 Time: 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 516569 | Buggin' OutKids can learn all about the creepy crawlers that live in Van Cortlandt Park and then make their own buggy crafts. Meet at the Nature Center; enter the park at 246th Street and Broadway. 718.548.0912 http://www.nycgovparks.org 7/12/09 Ages: 2-12 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 513076 | Vegetables and KidsKids and their families can plant, tend, and harvest fruit, herbs, and vegetables all summer long in NYBG's Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden. Various display gardens educate visitors on the ingredients in their favorite meals, such as the the Pizza Garden, which features wheat, oregano, basil, tomatoes, and more, and The Breakfast Bowl, which displays edible plants that provide the ingredients in common cereal such as corn, barley, oats, rice, and wheat. Each month features a different theme. In July, kids can go on an herbal scavenger hunt to smell, taste, and touch some of the 40 herbs in the Garden's collection, make and sample a healthy herb snack, cool off with refreshing herbal iced tea, and pot up an herb to take home. 718.817.8700 http://www.nybg.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/27/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Fri 1:30pm-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm Cost: Free with garden admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 443999 | Story TimeFAO staff share tales with little ones and their accompanying adults. 212.644.9400, ext 3125 http://www.fao.com Ongoing Daily 2/5/09 - 10/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-7 Time: 11am, 1pm & 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 364076 | Children's Story TimeFamilies are invited to an hour of stories and songs accompanied by guitar for children ages two to five (younger babies are welcome as well). Advance reservations are requested so that the shop can plan appropriately for the number and ages of children attending; drop-ins are also welcome. 718.222.3340 http://www.psbookshop.com Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Workshops 428140 | Nature CraftsKids can create and take home nature-inspired crafts using natural and recycled materials. 718.287.3400 http://www.prospectpark.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 1/3/09 - 12/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Workshops 522615 | Science Power HourKids can join a naturalist at the Audubon Center for cool science activities. A new experiment is introduced every month. 718.287.3400 http://www.prospectpark.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 1/3/09 - 12/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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