4/9/11 Careers in the Arts Fair 2011 @ Brooklyn Preparatory High School

Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 12 noon to 5:00pm

Brooklyn Preparatory High School
at Harry Van Arsdale Campus
257 N 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Cost: Free, but space is limited. Parents are encouraged to attend!!

Please RSVP by April 4th to CareerDay@noguchi.org

The Noguchi Museum and Joan Mitchell Foundation present the Careers in the Arts Fair 2011 for high school students.

This is an afternoon of activities, discussions and art-making focused on exposure to and exploration of careers in the arts and design. Meet artistic professionals in the fields of:
Fine Arts * Comics & Cartooning * Fashion Design
Museum Studies * Film & Animation * Art Education

Share your portfolio with representatives from local and regional art schools.

http://cooperhewitt.org/EDU/youth_programs.asp#/?i=1

3/31/11, 4/7/11, 4/14/11, 4/21/11 + 4/28/11 Cooking Class for Teens @ Jerome Park Library

Thursdays at 4:00pm, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28, 2011

Jerome Park Library
118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Rd.)

Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 549-5200

Cost: Free
For ages 13 to 18 years

Grilled pizza, crepes, pancakes and fruit smoothies. Learn about the food and how to make it from scratch. Come enjoy the fruits of your labor!

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/03/cooking-jerome-park?nref=62451

3/29/11 Carnegie Hall Presents: Japanese Sacred Court Music and Ancient Soundscapes Reborn: Glories of the Japanese Traditional Music Heritage @ Miller Theatre (Columbia University)

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 6:00pm

Miller Theatre
at Columbia University
2960 Broadway (at 116th Street)
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-7403
medievaljapanesestudies.org


Cost: Free. General seating available. Please RSVP online: http://www.medievaljapanesestudies.org/component/option,com_mad4joomla/Itemid,72/jid,2/

For all ages

Protected by the Imperial Japanese Court for more than 1,000 years, gagaku is the world’s oldest living orchestral music. The program includes traditional pieces, as well as works by contemporary composers at the forefront of a revival of this traditional art form.

Performers

Mayumi Miyata, Shō
Hitomi Nakamura, Hichiriki
Takeshi Sasamoto, Ryūteki
Bridget Kibbey, Harp
Chris Washburne, Trombone
Columbia Gagaku Instument Ensemble

Traditional Pieces
Hyōjō no netori
Etenraku (Music of the Divine Heavens)
Taishikichō no netori
Chōgeishi (In Lasting Celebration)
Batō (Wild Mane)
Sōjō no chōshi
Shundeiraku (Spring Garden Music)

Contemporary Pieces
Yozora (The Night Sky) (1987) (US Premiere)
Utsurohi (Transient) (1986)
Ashibune Bontoro Gō (The Reed Boat “Bontoro”) (2011) (World Premiere)
Reimei (Before the Dawn) (2009) (New York Premiere)

Presented by the Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies at Columbia University.


Carnegie Hall’s listing and to hear an music clip excerpt:
http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_15847.html?selecteddate=03292011

http://www.medievaljapanesestudies.org/images/photos/gagaku%20concert%203.29.pdf

3/29/11 Book Party: Superheroes! @ Ottendorfer Library

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 4:00pm

Ottendorfer Library

135 Second Avenue (near E. 8th St.-St. Marks Place)
New York, NY 10003

(212) 674-0947

Cost: Free. Registration in-person, in advance.

For ages 5 to 12

Love Spider-Man and other superheroes? Join us for a reading of superhero stories. Create your own superhero identity, including a mask to take home.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/29/book-party-superheroes?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20110328&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

Until 4/8/11 Get Closer Photo Contest (for Teens/Adults) by The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mada Primavesi by Gustav Klimt, 1912

Get Closer is a free photography contest held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You are invited to submit a photo of one detail in a single work of art from the Met's permanent collection that captures your imagination, along with a photo of the full work of art and your own brief text (approximately 50 words) describing why you find that detail compelling. The contest will take place February 25 through April 8, 2011. The Museum will then select five winners, whose entries will appear on the Met’s website. Each winner will receive a one-year Individual Museum Membership.

Even if you aren’t entering the contest, take a look at the participant’s entries. You may find some artwork that seems familiar or maybe find something new and intriguing enough to search for during your next visit to the museum!

Cost: Free entry
Entrants must be at least 13 years at time of entry.

For contest rules and details:
http://get-closer.tumblr.com/rules

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora by an Euphileto painter, Greek, Attic, ca. 530 B.C.

See photo examples:

http://get-closer.tumblr.com/details

3/26/11 + 3/27/11 “Martha Stewart’s Pies and Tarts” Pop-Up Shop

Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, 2011 from 10am to 6pm

To celebrate the new book, “Martha Stewart's New Pies & Tarts,” they’re opening up shop!

Buy dreamy cream pies, dainty lemon tartlets, classic fruit pies, savory galettes, rustic hand pies ... and the brand-new book that shows you how to make all of them!

93 Greenwich Avenue (betw Bank Street & West 12th Street)

New York, NY

Plus, meet the bakers behind the book! Raffles every hour!

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pies-tarts-pop-up-shop

3/29/11 The World’s Largest Bake Sale Hosted by Sandra Lee to Benefit the Food Bank of NY @ Grand Central

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 11:30am to 7pm

Grand Central

Vanderbilt Hall, East Side
42nd Street & Lex. Ave.

New York, NY

Sandra Lee, Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, Lidia Bastianich and Rosanna Scotto Host the World's Largest Bake Sale at Grand Central Terminal to Benefit the Food Bank of New York

Sandra Lee, Food Network personality and New York Times bestselling author commits to raising $50,000 for area food banks by selling sweet and savory treats from 30 of New York's best renowned chefs and restaurants

Celebrity appearances by Emeril Lagasse, Sandra Lee, Rosanna Scotto and Duff Goldman

On March 29, 2011 New York Times bestselling author, magazine editor and celebrated Food Network personality Sandra Lee will host The World's Largest Bake Sale in historic Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal in New York. This fundraising event, sponsored by Pyrex, will benefit The Food Bank of New York and will feature sweet and savory baked goods from 30 of New York's most well-respected chefs and restaurants, including six from Grand Central Terminal. This event will be the impetus for ancillary events happening simultaneously that day in every state in the country to raise funds for local area food banks throughout the United States.

Sandra, who is passionately committed to providing support to America's food banks, organized this event in collaboration with her friends and fellow food industry icons Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Emeril Lagasse and Rosanna Scotto. Also participating in the event will be Sandra's fellow Food Network star, Duff Goldman from "Ace of Cakes".

The list of Bake Sale participants reads like a who's-who of the best chefs, restaurants and food shops in New York City. Participants include six Grand Central Terminal tenants—Ciao Bella Gelato, Junior's Restaurant, Magnolia, Manhattan Chili Company, Murray's and Zaro's—as well as a selection of some of the city's most popular fine dining establishments and bake shops, including Del Posto and Fresco by Scotto.

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/go/mallEvents.cfm?eventID=2145383784

3/25/11–3/30/11 Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts @ Park Avenue Armory

The American Folk Art Museum has dramatically transformed the Park Avenue Armory’s historic 55,000-square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall with the installation of 650 red and white American quilts, all of which are on loan from the collection of Joanna S. Rose. It is the largest exhibition of quilts ever held in the city. As an extraordinary gift to the public, entry to this unprecedented event is free. A café and a book and gift shop will be open during show hours.


Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue (bet 66th & 67th Streets)

New York City, NY
Cost: Admission is free

For all ages

Hours:

Friday, March 25, 11am–7pm
Saturday, March 26, 11am–7pm
Sunday, March 27, 11am–5pm
Monday, March 28, 11am–7pm
Tuesday, March 29, 11am–7pm
Wednesday, March 30, 11am–5pm

Digital & Social Media
Download the Free App
A digital guide to the exhibition, including images of all 650 quilts on display, will be available as a free app for your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smart phone.

Interact with the Museum
Join the museum’s “Infinite Variety” conversation on Twitter and share your photos with us on Flickr, using the hashtag #650quilts.

Enter the Photo Contest
Submit your “Infinite Variety” photos to the museum’s group pool on Flickr, using the hashtag #650quilts. We are looking for original and striking images that capture the scope and beauty of the installation, and we encourage entries from all ages. The deadline is April 11. The winner will be announced April 25 and will receive a yearlong membership to the museum and a museum tote bag.

Infinite Variety Programs
The following programs will be held in conjunction with Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts, on view at the Park Avenue Armory March 25–30.

Programming is sponsored in part by Allan Katz Americana/Penny & Allan Katz.

Friday, March 25, 2011 at 6:00pm
Infinite Possibility: The Making of Infinite Variety
At the Park Avenue Armory

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 4:00pm
Quilt Conversation: Alex Anderson and Paula Nadelstern Moderated by Meg Cox
At the Park Avenue Armory

Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:00pm
Infinite Variety: A History of Red and White Quilts
At the Park Avenue Armory

http://www.folkartmuseum.org/index.php?p=folk&id=8012

3/26/11 Symphony 101 presents Strings Attached @ Lefferts Library + Bayside Library

The Queens Symphony Orchestra and the Queens Library proudly present Symphony 101—a FREE, family-friendly, educational, demonstration series being held at public libraries throughout the borough. Symphony 101 will teach attendees about the different instrument families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through live musical demonstrations by a QSO musician and an enlightening presentation by QSO Music Director Constantine Kitsopoulos.

Parts 1 of this educational series, Strings Attached, focuses on the string family including violin, viola, cello and bass.

Cost: Free

For all ages

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 1:00pm

Lefferts Library

103-34 Lefferts Boulevard
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 843-5950

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 3:00pm

Bayside Library

214-20 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 229-1834

http://www.queenssymphony.org/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=38

3/26/11 Special LEGO Kids Event @ Borders Store (Nationwide)

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00pm

Visit Borders and receive a Free LEGO Racer* and have some LEGO-building fun: crafts, games and more! This special kids’ event is best for ages 8–12 yrs old.
*Space is limited. Call your store for details.

Event details vary by store. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

New York City Borders locations: 
(Note: the other 3 Manhattan stores have closed.)

Manhattan - Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9775

Manhattan - Penn Plaza
2 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10121
(212) 244-1814

http://www.borders.com

3/25/10–3/27/10 International Artexpo: 25 Free Art Seminars and Free Admission for Kids; 3/26/11 Free Arts Day with Jane Seymour: for Kids @ Pier 94

Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Hours:

Friday – Trade Day, March 25th: 10am–7pm
Saturday, March 26th: 10am–7pm
Sunday, March 27th: 11am–6pm

Pier 94

711 12th Ave (at 55th Street and the West Side Highway)
New York, NY 10019-5399

Cost: General admission to Artexpo New York 2011 is $15/adult, $10/seniors, $10/students and FREE for children aged 12 and under

International Artexpo is the world’s largest fine art trade show, providing dealers, collectors and buyers with access to thousands of innovative works from artists and publishers in one single venue. Over its 32-year history, Artexpo New York has hosted many of the world’s most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Indian, Keith Haring and Leroy Neiman.

An International Marketplace

Hundreds of artists, galleries and publishers from across the globe will showcase original artwork, prints, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, giclee, lithographs, glass works and more, all under one roof.

Unparalleled Education Seminars

The 2011 International Artexpo Education Series will offer three free days of seminars and conference classes, offering expert perspectives on subjects ranging from art and the economy, small business management and art marketing, to social media for artists and more.

The popular “SOLO” show will also return, with hundreds of the world’s top emerging, independent artists exhibiting and selling their work in the hopes of being discovered. “Best in Show” awards will be determined by our “SOLO Jury,” composed of influencers and tastemakers from the design, fashion, art and culture sectors.

Artexpo Supports Free Arts NYC

10% of all ticket sales from Artexpo New York 2011 will go to support our partner Free Arts NYC, a terrific nonprofit that provides under-served children with educational arts and mentoring programs that help foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. Many of our exhibitors are generously chipping in as well.

Free Arts Day with Jane Seymour! 9:00am to Noon, March 26
Don’t miss the fun, exciting Free Arts Day! From 9am to noon on Saturday, March 26, world-renowned actress and artist Jane Seymour will team up with New York City youth to paint an Andy Warhol-inspired mural! Canvases will be generously donated by Fredrix® Artist Canvas.

http://artexponewyork.com/

3/24/11 Kirsten’s Stenciled Box Craft @ American Girl Place New York

Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

American Girl Place New York

609 Fifth Avenue at 49th Street

New York, NY 10017
(877) 247-5223

Cost: Free
For girls ages 8 and up

Bring Kirsten’s Swedish traditions to life! Learn how to use stencils to decorate a miniature trunk, much like the one Kirsten’s family would have taken on their long journey across the sea.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=93&location=NY&source=index

3/21/11–3/31/11 Dine In Brooklyn Restaurant Specials

Monday, March 21st through Thurday, March 31st, 2011

Over 200 restaurants serving up a dining deal:*
$25.00 for Dinner
$20.11 for Lunch
Check out the two-for-one and brunch options.

Quality Food. No Attitude on the Side.
*Does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

Call any of the participating restaurants to make a reservation and be sure to mention “Dine In Brooklyn.”
(Availability is limited, so please cancel any reservations you can’t keep.)
718-802-3846
www.visitbrooklyn.org

For list of participating restaurants:
http://www.visitbrooklyn.org/pdf/dib2011.pdf

Fire and Ice with Mad Science @ Various NYC Libraries

Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement! Join us for safe and scientific fun with fire and ice! Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion. Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice! Check out the “Big Burp,” the “Screwdriver Sizzle,” and the famous “Mad Science Bath” as we will explore the science behind frozen gas. Presented by Mad Science of Westchester and Manhattan.

Cost: Free, but First come, first served.
For ages 4 and older

Monday, March 21, 2011 at 4:00pm
Epiphany Library
228 East 23rd Street (near Second Ave.)
New York, NY 10010-4672
(212) 679-2645
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/21/fire-and-ice


Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 4:00pm
Edenwald Library
1255 East 233rd Street (at DeReimer Ave.)
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 798-3355
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/23/fire-and-ice

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00pm
Countee Cullen Library
104 West 136th Street (near Lenox Ave.)
New York, NY 10030-2695
(212) 491-2070
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/26/fire-and-ice

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 4:00pm
Wakefield Library
4100 Lowerre Place (at E. 229th St.)
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 652-4663
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/03/30/fire-and-ice

3/23/11 Art-Making for Grown-Ups: Special Wednesday Night Event @ El Museo del Barrio

Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 to 8:30pm

(Gallery Talk at 5:30 to 6:30pm)

El Museo del Barrio1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th St.)
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-7272

Cost: Free admission, but RSVP required at www.elmuseo.org/calendar

For adults

Art-Making for Grown-Ups: You Are a Sentence Full of Holes

Leave your day behind and let your creativity fly at El Museo’s first Art-Making for Grown-Ups. What happens to time when the watch stops? When do objects become landscape? Create collages inspired by these concepts in collaboration with contemporary artists, including artist selected for the upcoming EL MUSEO’S BIENAL: The (S) Files 2011. All materials will be provided.

Come early and join us for a gallery talk in our LUIS CAMNITZER exhibition led by contemporary artist Luis Fernando Roldán from 5:30 to 6:30pm.

This featured program is part of WEPA WEDNESDAYS, continuing with free extended gallery hours, DJ Giovanni E., and more.

Daily 4/11/11-4/17/11 Spa Week is Back in the U.S. Nationwide and Canada

Spa Week will happen this year from April 11th through April 17th, 2011. Spa treatments are specially priced at $50 at locations throughout the United States and Canada. Some of the participating salons are high-end and/or very popular and appts. will go quickly, so reserve now.

http://www.spaweek.com/

3/19/11 Global Weekends: Latin American Arts Festival @ American Museum of Natural History

Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

American Museum of Natural History

Halls of Mexico, Central, and South America, second floor
Central Park West at 79th Street

New York, NY 10024

(212) 769-5100
Cost: Free with Museum admission (which is pay-what-you-wish)
For all ages

This family-friendly event will highlight creative art forms practiced in various Latin American cultures. Vibrant music and dance performances, interactive workshops, and multi-media art displays will introduce audiences to this region’s unique cultural heritage. Highlights included Aztec Dancers, Mariachi and Andean music presentations, poetry, storytelling, instrument-making workshops, and a chance to meet contemporary artists in the Museum’s cultural halls.

This program is co-presented with Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders / Cultura Mexicana Sin Fronteras; Media Noche/PR Dream; Latinos NYC; La Diva Latina Magazine; and ABYAYALA Arte y Cultura.

Support for Global Weekends is made possible, in part, by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the Tolan Family, and the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt.

http://www.amnh.org/calendar/event/Latin-American-Arts-Festival/

CarnegieKids: Hot Peas 'N Butter: 3/19/11 @ Hostos Community College + 3/26/11 @ Snug Harbor Cultural Center

The McGraw-Hill Companies: CarnegieKids

Bring your little ones to these free, interactive, 45-minute concerts, especially designed for children ages three to six, but fun for the whole family! Concerts feature songs, movement, and instrument demonstrations and create opportunities for musical creativity and play.

Hot Peas 'N Butter is a unique children’s musical group that melds elements of traditional Latin and Afro-Caribbean music with jazz, folk, and rock styles. By approaching multicultural music performance with an invigorating, interactive style, Hot Peas 'N Butter inspires creativity in kids and adults alike.

Cost: Free
Geared for 3 to 6 yr olds, but all ages welcome.

Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 3:00pm
Hostos Community College
Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 518-4455
http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_17186.html?selecteddate=03192011

Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
The Playhouse
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301-1199
RSVP for early seating at info@snug-harbor.org
718-815-SNUG

http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_17141.html?selecteddate=03262011

Thursdays in March or April 2011 Weekly Financial Literacy Seminars @ Central Library + Steinway Library

Five part series of workshops on topics related to managing your personal finances. These workshops are offered at two locations.

Cost: Free

For all ages

Thursdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 at 10:30am

Central Library

89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 990-0700

Thursdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 at 6:00pm

Steinway Library
21-45 31 StreetAstoria, NY
(718) 728-1965
Train: N, Q to Ditmars Blvd.
Bus: Q19, M60, Q69, Q101

* * * * * * * *

Mar. 17 or Mar. 31 – How to establish financial goals

* Financial organizing: Common challenges
* What is savings?
* Setting specific financial goals
* Identifying and plugging spending leaks
* Income and Expenses: Fixed vs. Flexible

Mar. 24 or Apr. 7 – How to increase your savings without increasing your paycheck

* How do you open a bank account?
* Choosing the right bank account
* Making the best use of banking services
* Banking transactions tools

Mar. 31 or Apr. 14 – Understanding your credit report

* Definition of credit and how to build your credit
* Types of credit-secure vs. unsecured debts
* Credit tips-recommendations to improve credit score
* How to order a free credit report?

Apr. 7 or Apr. 21 - Getting the maximum out of financial services

* Why is it important to review your credit report?
* How to read your credit report?
* Ways to correct incorrect information - Dispute and Document
* Sample dispute letter

Apr. 14 or Apr. 28 – Making your money grow

* What is an asset?
* Renting vs. Owning
* Understanding equity
* Saving for a down payment
* Comparing interest rates

This program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library, a partnership with the American Library Association.

http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/event_pdf/002370-09-10_2370.pdf