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| Frank Lloyd Wright: The Mike Wallace Interviews |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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A screening of two episodes from the TV series "The Mike Wallace Interview" (1957-1960) featuring interviews with architect Frank Lloyd Wright conducted as the museum was being constructed.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 projects --- including the Guggenheim´s famous building.
For more informaton, including show times, call (212) 423-3500. |
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| Made-Up Musical |
| Magnet Theater [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 10:00 PM |
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Following an interview with an audience member, the cast of this weekly improv comedy show weaves together a full one-act musical --- complete with all the songs, trappings and melodramas that audiences expect from a Broadway spectacular.
Featuring John O´Donnell, Tara Copeland, Alex Marino, Louis Kornfeld, Scott Glover, Jessica Allen, Morgan Phillips, Michael Martin, Robin Rothman, Megan Gray, Jon Roufaeal and Emlyn Morinelli.
Admission is $7. For more information, call (212) 244-8824. |
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| Infectious Opportunity |
| Brick Theater [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 7:00 PM |
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This play tells the story of Wes Farley, a screenwriter known for having HIV, who is enjoying national attention with his latest film. There’s only one problem: he´s faked his illness for the past 10 years to boost his career, and is now slowly comprehending the drawbacks of his plan.
With the help of his friend Josie, Wes revisits his past and sees how an ill-advised white lie early in life ensnared him in his current situation.
Presented as part of the theater´s Antidepressant Festival, a collection of plays providing an escape from the recession. Tickets are available from Theatermania by calling (212) 352-3101. |
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| This Ambitious Orchestra |
| Mercury Lounge [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 7:30 PM |
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With the instrumentation of a symphonic orchestra, this New York band merges punk rock with classical music to create a unique, magnificent sound.
Tickets to this age 21+ show are available from Ticketmaster through the link below. |
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| The Soft Parade |
| BB King Blues Club & Grill [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 8:00 PM |
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The Soft Parade is revered worldwide as the premiere Doors tribute show, recreating --- with stunning accuracy --- the primal, poetic atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert.
Led by Jim Morrison (1943-1971), the Doors were a popular band of the 1960s and 1970s whose music was a fusion of garage rock, blues and acid rock featuring Morrison´s cryptic lyrics and unpredictable stage persona.
Tickets to this all-ages show are available online from Ticketmaster through the link below. |
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| GMA Summer Concert |
| Central Park [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 8:30 AM |
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The folks from "Good Morning America" presents country music star Brad Paisley in a concert airing live from Central Park´s Rumsey Playfield near East 70th Street.
Debuting in 1975, "Good Morning America" (also known as "GMA") is ABC-TV´s early morning news and information show.
The concert is free, and patrons can begin gathering just after 6:00 a.m. Call (212) 772-0210 for more information |
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| Lead McEnroe |
| Magnet Theater [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 8:30 PM |
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Comprised of comic artists Mike Barry, Nick Benaquista, Tim Eberle, Dan Scivoletti and Rob Williams, this comedy troupe specializes in character-driven improv scenes.
Working from a single suggestion of a place from an audience member´s memory, Lead McEnroe will show what happens when the bar closes down for the night, the girl runs home to her parents and the go-kart operator decides to go for one of his joy-rides.
Admission is $5. For more information, call (212) 244-8824. |
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| Red Rover |
| Brick Theater [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 07/03/2009 |
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Event Start Time : 9:30 PM |
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Discover the joy of learning while watching the corpses pile up in this fun play for kids over the age of 25.
Join the studio audience of Canada´s favorite children´s TV show featuring the lovable Red Rover, Miss Clover and their musical adventures with counting, shapes, colors --- and murder.
Presented as part of the theater´s Antidepressant Festival, a collection of plays providing an escape from the recession. Tickets are available from Theatermania by calling (212) 352-3101. |
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| Cyrus Chestnut Trio |
| Iridium Jazz Club [ venue info ] |
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07/03/2009 through 07/05/2009 |
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Acclaimed pianist Cyrus Chestnut leads his trio in performing a melodic mix of jazz, classical, and gospel-tinged music.
Show times and tickets are available from Ticketmaster´s Ticketweb through the link below. |
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| New York Yankees Baseball |
| New Yankee Stadium [ venue info ] |
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07/03/2009 through 07/06/2009 |
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With 26 World Series championships under their belt, the New York Yankees are challenge by the Toronto Blue Jays.
One of the American League´s eight charter franchises, the Yankees was founded in Baltimore in 1901 and moved to New York City in 1903.
Tickets are available from TicketNetwork through the link below. |
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