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| Re-Creating Radio |
| Paley Center For Media [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 10:00 AM |
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“Re-Creating Radio” is a two-hour workshop where children ages nine and older produce an old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects, and music. The workshop takes participants through the many stages of radio production, including casting, microphone and sound effects training, and a cue rehearsal, before they put on a "live" broadcast.
Today’s show will be "Robin Hood & Terrible Tom".
Tickets are $10 per participant and must be purchased in advance of the workshop date by calling (212) 621-6600. |
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| The Big Bike Day |
| Staten Island Museum [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 10:00 AM |
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Bring the entire family for a day of fun dedicated to all the cool things about biking.
Among the highlights: the Junior Science Club rolls with "Gears & Simple Machines" for children ages 8 to 13; John Tetz, a retired designer, will discuss alternative transport; the Staten Island Bicycle Association will conduct a "Cycling Talk & Workshop"; and a Dada inspired bicycle will be unveiled.
For further information, contact the Seth Wollney at (718) 727-1135 ext. 105. |
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| Family Fun Art Workshop |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 10:00 AM |
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Families create hands-on art projects inspired by interactive discussion and activities in the galleries. All materials are provided.
Registration is required by calling (212) 671-5300. |
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| Hercules & Love Affair |
| Studio B [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 10:00 PM |
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Hercules & Love Affair is a musical project from New York based DJ Andy Butler that blends beautiful, bruising harmonies and tensile rhythms.
This is an age 21+ concert. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (718) 389-7880. |
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| Looking To Learn |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 10:30 AM |
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Families explore the galleries together by participating in a variety of hands-on activities designed to engage both parents and kids.
Registration is recommended by calling (212) 671-5300. |
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| Gustafer Yellowgold's Mellow Sensation |
| DR2 Theatre [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 11:00 AM |
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Multi-media wizard/illustrator/songwriter Morgan Taylor conceived this family stage musical affording audiences a chance to immerse themselves in the rather quirky world of our little yellow friend from the sun, Gustafer Yellowgold.
As with all Gustafer Yellowgold shows, "Mellow Sensation" is narrated with live songs and stories performed by Taylor, accompanying his trademark "musical moving book" of giant, projected, animated illustrations.
There will be a second performance at 2:00 p.m. FOr tickets, call Telecharge at (212) 239-6200. |
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| KinderGarden: Trees & Saplings |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 11:00 AM |
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This hands-on program introduces young children (ages 3 and 4), with the support of their caregivers, to the wonders of plants, gardens, and the outdoors at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
They can listen to gardening stories, participate in fun planting activities, and (weather permitting) go on sensory tours of different parts of the Garden.
For more information, call (718) 623-7200. |
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| Seneca Village Tour |
| Central Park [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 12:00 PM |
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Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. This one-hour tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time.
Call (212) 772-0210 for more information. |
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| Beatles Brunch |
| BB King Blues Club & Grill [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 12:00 PM |
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Strawberry Fields is a look-a-like, sound-a-like Beatles tribute band, dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get --- as you savor a delicious brunch buffet.
The band will take you on a Magical Mystery Tour beginning in 1964 complete with mop top hair, black suits with thin ties and the 1st four albums of music. Next stop, 1967, features the psychedelic era of "Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band" album with all the costumes & jackets on the album cover. The last stop includes: "White Album", "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be".
Advance tickets are $37.50 and can be ordered by calling Ticketmaster at (212) 307-7171. |
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| A Day Of Collaborative Performance |
| Bronx Museum Of The Arts [ venue info ] |
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Event Start Date : 05/17/2008 |
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Event Start Time : 12:00 PM |
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Enjoy a day long performance at the museum featuring The Brainstormers (in collaboration with the Guerilla Girls), Christal Brown and INSPIRIT, 6+, Ridykeulous, Broadband, and artists from many more contemporary collectives.
Admission is free for museum members; $5 for non-members. |
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