3/2/12 The Artist's Life: Free Teen Nights Screening of The Gates @ The Museum of Modern Art

Friday, March 2, 2012, 4:00pm to 8:00pm

The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building

at The Museum of Modern Art

11 West 53 Street

New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-9400 (General info)
Cost: Free. No need to preregister; just show up and participate. Students must bring a valid high school ID.
For teens aged 14 to 19 years

This spring's Free Teen Nights series, The Artist’s Life, will explore how artists live and work, and what inspires them. Film nights will focus on documentary and fictional narratives of artists’ lives, while art nights will range from studio workshops to discussions with artists and filmmakers.

On March 2nd, see the film screening of The Gates, 2005, directed by Antonio Ferrera, Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Matthew Prinzing. This inspirational film traces artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 25-year path through political, bureaucratic, and artistic criticism to the realization of their work The Gates in Central Park in 2005. 

This is a drop-in program for teens. If you have a group, you must call in advance. There are no reservations. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of sixty participants for artist talks and 120 attendees for film screenings.

For more information, please call Teen Programs at (212) 708-9828 or e-mail teenprograms@moma.org.

http://www.moma.org/learn/teens/nights

2/26/12 A Florianthology: Exhibition + Reading + Book Signing for the Art and Poetry of Douglas Florian @ Poets House

Sunday, February 26, 2012
Exhibition Opening Reception from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Reading & Book Signing at 11:00am

Poets House
10 River Terrace
New York, NY 10282
(212) 431-7920
Cost: Free

For all ages

The unique collage-work, witty wordplay and educational rhymes of Douglas Florian, an award-winning children’s book author have inspired and entertained countless children. This exhibit features original art work and poetry from the illustrator and author's career as well as insight into his artistic process. Featuring original artwork and poetry from his award-winning books Mammalabilia, Insectlopedia, Dinothesaurus, Poetrees and more.

A Florianthology exhibit is on view through Saturday, April 21, 2012

http://poetshouse.org/programs-and-events/exhibitions/florianthology-opening

http://poetshouse.org/programs-and-events/exhibitions/florianthology-book-signing

2/26/12 Brooklyn Philharmonic Presents a Family Workshop: Shape Note Sing-A-Long

Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00pm

Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy

179 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

Cost: Free

For all ages

Audiences are invited to perform with the Brooklyn Philharmonic! David T. Little’s Am I Born takes one back in time to the Brooklyn of the 1820s, when the great tradition of American shape note singing was the rage in New York. In a single afternoon, shape note singing expert Aldo Ceresa will immerse participants of all ages in this impassioned, deeply communal American tradition. No experience is necessary, and everyone who participates is invited to sing with the Brooklyn Philharmonic in its later March 24 and March 25 performances.

http://bphil.org/bphilwp/tickets/

2/23/12 Gross Biology: The Sound of the Body @ Jefferson Market Library

Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 3:30pm

Jefferson Market Library425 Avenue of the Americas (at 10th St.)

New York, NY 10011-8454
(212) 243-4334
Cost: Free, but please register by phone or in-person

For ages 6 to 12 years

The sounds the body makes are evidence of the hard work it is performing. Sounds are produced all over the body for a variety of reasons. Discover how and why the body makes a myriad of sounds and explore the sounds that different body parts makes. Presented by the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Limited to 25 participants.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/23/gross-biology-sound-body

2/22/12, 2/23/12 + 2/29/12 Manga Drawing Workshop with Ivan Velez

Do you have the next manga series lurking in your head? Join Ivan Velez and learn how to draw your characters, plot your sotires, and more. All materials will be provided.

Cost: Free
For ages 12 to 18 years

Wednesdays, February 22, 2012 at 4:00pm and February 29, 2012 at 4:00pm

Hudson Park Library
66 Leroy Street (off Seventh Ave. South)

New York, NY 10014-3929
(212) 243-6876
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/22/manga-drawing-workshop-ivan-velez

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Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 4:00pm
Countee Cullen Library
104 West 136th Street (near Lenox Ave.)
New York, NY 10030-2695

(212) 491-2070
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/09/manga-drawing-workshop-ivan-velez

2/21/12 Stop Motion Animation @ Chatham Square Library

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 4:00 to 5:00pm

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
33 East Broadway (near Catherine St.)

New York, NY 10002-6804
(212) 964-6598
Cost: Free

For ages 5 to 12 years

Use the camera to make a movie! Children will use the characters and set created from previously to put them into motion and record their every move. Using simple techniques children will create a short film. Presented by the Children's Museum of the Arts.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/21/stop-motion-animation?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120220&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

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While you're there, check out this exhibit.

Artwork by Christophe Clavier
The curve of a guitar; a kerchiefed woman holding a white chicken; the steeply sloped rooftops of an unknown city; a bird of prey with a long sharp beak.

These are just a few impressions from Christophe Clavier's current show on display at Chatham Square Library, consisting of nine lush paintings full of life and color. This is Clavier's second exhibit at The New York Public Library. Last summer, Mulberry Street Library showcased his artwork, prompting an in-depth "Meet the Artist" Q & A by Senior Librarian Sherri Liberman.

Clavier's work will be gracing the first floor of Chatham Square Library through the end of March 2012.

http://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/02/15/now-showing-chatham-square-artwork-christophe-clavier

2/21/12 + 2/25/12 Black History Month: Swing Dancing @ Morris-Jumel Mansion

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00am & 3:00pm and Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1:00pm


Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace

New York, NY 10032

(212) 923-8008

For directions: http://www.morrisjumel.org/visit/directions/

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is required. Call (212) 923-8008.
For all ages

Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that developed, taught and performed in Harlem. The program will include a tour of the museum, a swing dance lesson and light refreshments will be served.

http://www.morrisjumel.org/events/calendar/

2/18/12 + 2/25/12 (2-Part Event) Mardi Gras Mask Making @ Asser Levy Recreation Center

Saturdays, February 18, 2012 + February 25, 2012 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Asser Levy Recreation Center
Asser Levy Place and East 23rd Street

New York, NY

(212) 447-2020

Cost: Free

For all ages

A fun and creative family event in which participants will create personalized masks using a molding of their face. The masks will be made on February 18th and then they will be painted and designed on February 25th.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/02/18/mardi-gras-mask-making

2/18/12 Washington’s Birthday Celebration @ Morris-Jumel Mansion

Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Morris-Jumel Mansion

65 Jumel Terrace

New York, NY 10032

(212) 923-8008
For directions: http://www.morrisjumel.org/visit/directions/
Cost: Free
For all ages

Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at the Morris-Jumel Mansion! Tour the Mansion, create a birthday card for Washington, try on colonial costumes and participate in a scavenger hunt. For all ages. FREE and no advanced registration is required.

http://www.morrisjumel.org/events/calendar/

2/14/12 Happy Valentine's Day from nycfamilyfun! + Celebrate Your Love with Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts*!

Available through February 14, Krispy Kreme is offering these sweet one-of-a kind treats to share with your special Valentines. Pair them with any Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blend and it's a recipe for love.

* Heart with Sprinkles: Treat your sweetheart to a heart-shaped treat topped with white icing and romantic red and white sprinkles.
* Chocolate Iced Glazed with Sprinkles: A classic chocolate iced doughnut showered in red and white sprinkles for your true love.

* Drizzled Heart: Nothing says 'Be Mine' like a decadent chocolate iced doughnut drizzled with red icing.

Krispy Kreme is helping you spread the love with this special Valentine's dozen offer: *Get twelve FREE Valentine Cards when you purchase a dozen doughnuts. Each Valentine card is good for a FREE doughnut of choice for you or for your Valentine. Offer good for one set of twelve cards per dozen purchased. While supplies last.

Send your sweet love a Krispy Kreme Valentine e-card at www.krispykreme.com/card. And, watch Krispy Kreme's video Valentine to its fans at www.krispykreme.com/SpreadTheLove.

2/16/12 TeenLIVE presents Tracy Brown @ St. George Library Center

Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

St. George Library Center, Auditorium
5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall)

Staten Island, NY 10301(718) 442-8560

Cost: Free, but register online at: http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/16/teenlive-presents-tracy-brown?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120213&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms#

For ages 13 to 18 years

From Google searches to on the streets research, discover the surprising influences Essence bestselling author Tracy Brown uses to craft her gritty tales. Drill down into fiction and find out what it takes to craft the things that intrigue you into a compelling narrative.

TeenLIVE reaches teens culturally, artistically, inspirationally, technologically, and more with the biggest, best, and the brightest stars. TeenLIVE programs spotlight current cultural trends and important mainstays that inform the lives of today’s teens.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/16/teenlive-presents-tracy-brown?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120213&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms#

2/16/12 Create an African Inspired Mask with Susan Hale @ 67th Street Library

Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 4:00pm

67th Street Library
328 East 67th Street

New York, NY 10065-6204
(212) 734-1717
Cost: Free

For ages 12 to 18

Take a blank template and create a beautiful new face. Learn about tribal art patterns, color combinations, and decorating techniques while you create an inspired mask to hang on the wall or show to your friends.

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/02/09/create-african-inspired-mask-susan-hale?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120213&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

2/14/12 Valentine's Day Celebration @ Times Square; Until 2/29/12 Interactive BIG ❤ NYC Sculpture On Display

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
(Sculpture on display until Wednesday, February 29, 2012)

Times Square

Broadway at West 42nd Street
New York, NY(212) 768-1560
Cost: Free

For all ages

Whether you're in a relationship or single or "it's complicated," there's plenty of love to go around in NYC on Valentine's Day. From noon to 5:30pm at Times Square's annual Valentine's Day celebration, share your own love story and lessons in the Brides magazine Declare Your Love Truck and enjoy some hot chocolate and the chance to win jewelry from JCPenney. Afterward, check out the 10-foot-tall BIG ❤ NYC sculpture, with a red heart whose glowing and pulsing increases with touch and the flow of people and air. (The public art installation will be up through February 29.) At 6pm, renew your vows on the red steps or watch as others say "I do" again. (Walk-ups are welcome, but couples are encouraged to preregister, as the steps will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.) Participating couples have the chance to win a second honeymoon, to Antigua. Don't worry if you don't have a date—the City will gladly be your valentine. 

http://www.nycgo.com/events/free-love-in-times-square

2/12/12 + 2/13/12 Barbie's Life-Sized Dream Closet at New York Fashion Week @ David Rubenstein Atrium (at Lincoln Center)

Sunday, February 12, 2012 and Monday, February 13, 2012 from 9:00am until 10:00pm

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

61 West 62nd Street (at Broadway)
New York, NY

(212) 875-5350
Subway: 1 to 66th St–Lincoln Ctr
Cost: Free
For all ages

Debuting at the famed Lincoln Center, Barbie will unveil a larger-than-life installation of her ultimate Dream Closet complete with 24-foot tall, jewel encrusted doors leading into a two-story, 9,000 square-foot set with multiple dressing vignettes. The New York Fashion Week installation will transport fashionistas and fans in the area inside Barbie’s fantastical wardrobe complete with augmented reality technology “mirrors” that allow users to literally doll themselves up in Barbie’s most iconic, playful and glamorous outfits from the past five decades. Live models also will “dress the set” adorned in high-luxe looks on loan from the Albright Fashion Library, an exclusive couture library that includes styles from Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen, Moschino, Chloe, and Burberry.

www.barbiewow.com

2/11/12 + 2/12/12 J&R Jr. Grand Opening Kidstravaganza

Saturday, February 11, 2012 and Sunday, February 12, 2012

J&R Jr.
1 Park Row, 2nd Floor (across from City Hall Park)
New York, NY 10038
(212) 239-9000
Store Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

Kidstavaganza events cost: Free, but go early for performances
For all ages
NOTE: Due to space constraints, there will be a stroller check.

J&R electronics superstore is opening a huge new store, J&R Jr. just for baby gear, kids electronics, toys, developmental classes and more.

This weekend is their grand opening "Kidstravaganza" with top musical acts, magicians, princesses, balloon twisters, photo booths and giveaways.

Saturday, February 11
1:30pm Laurie Berkner (solo) Note: Due to event space, Laurie's performance will limited to first 300 people on line. Arrive early.
2:30pm Little Maestros
4:00pm Farmer Jason

Sunday, February 12
11:00am Dirty Sock Funtime Band
12:00 noon Book Reading with Tad Hills
1:00pm Amazing Max
2:00pm A Princess Visit
3:00pm Dan Zanes
4:00pm Kidz Bop (autograph signing)


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Parents, get a free cup of coffee from J&R Cafe with any store purchase. See menu & details: http://www.jr.com/media/pdf/jrCafeMenu_v1_m56577569835329752.pdf

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FREE shuttle buses will be available on Sunday, Feb. 12th, at 10am and 12pm to take people FROM 77th St. & 3rd Ave. AND FROM 80th St. & Broadway TO J&R Jr. at 1 Park Row, 2nd Floor. Free transportation courtesy of Gray Line NY Sightseeing.

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Go to website for more info:
http://www.jr.com/promotion/listContent.jsp?promoName=JrGrandOpening

Can't make it to the store? Shop online, where orders over $25 ship free.* See site for restrictions.
http://www.jr.com/category/home-products/jandr-jr-/

2/14/12 + 2/15/12 Teen Program: DesignPrep Resume and Interview Skills Workshop + Professional Development - Preparing a Portfolio @ Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
9 East 90th St
New York, NY 10128
Cost: Free, but you must register online

For teens

Part I - Tuesday, 2/14/12 from 4:30-6:00pm
Before you rush out to find that perfect internship, you'll need to write your resume. And not just any resume, but the kind that will separate you from all the people applying to your dream internship. Join us for a two-part workshop to learn tips and tricks about resume writing and interviewing to land yourself into the spotlight.

Part II - Wednesday, 2/15/12 from 4:30-6:00pm

Thinking about applying to design school? Let us help you get your portfolio ready! Design school professionals will share their work and provide tips and tricks to help you build your own portfolio in this two-part workshop. Bring your work for a consultation with the pros.

Registration Limit: 18. Open to all High School students.

*You must be able to attend both Session I on Feb 14th and Session II on Feb 15th*

http://www.cooperhewitt.org/events/2012/02/23/bills-design-talks-robert-wong-google-creativelab?utm_source=MEM%3A+Membership+List&utm_campaign=e2aa596cfc-Bill_s_DESIGN_Talks_RobertWong_2012&utm_medium=email

2/25/12 Art of the Graphic Novel: Manga! (Ages 11–18) @ Jefferson Market Library

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education

New York, NY
(Please note that you may enter the Museum at Fifth Avenue and 81st street or at Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street.)
(212) 535-7710

Cost: museum admission is pay-what-you-wish. The manga class is free, but registration is required.
For ages 11-18 yrs old

Do you love graphic novels? Think manga is cool? Japan has enjoyed a long tradition of narrative painting that continues today through animation and manga, the popular contemporary Japanese cartoon. Come explore manga at the Met!

To register, please use the online registration form.

This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Storytelling in Japanese Art.

Until 2/20/12 Get a Free ZAGAT Guide for your Opinions

Tell the world what you think. Rate NYC shops and get a free guide from ZAGAT.

Your ratings and comments create the reviews, and the wittiest get published!

Share your opinion on the stores, boutiques and gourmet shops you visit in New York City and get your choice of either:
* The resulting NYC Shopping guide
* The resulting NYC Food Lover's guide

It's free to register and participate. Simply visit zagat.com/VoteNYC

Survey ends February 20, 2012.

Until 2/19/12 Free Portfolio Development Classes for High School Sophomores and Juniors @ The Queens Museum of Art

High School to Art School (HS2AS) is a visual arts portfolio development program offered by the Queens Council on the Arts. HS2AS provides FREE high quality arts training for high school students who are dedicated to applying to art schools, colleges, and universities. Students are trained in fundamental drawing techniques and concepts, providing them with a deeper understanding of art as well as the ability to create artworks of their own. Students visit artists’ studios, museums, and galleries to visually experience ideas learned in the classroom.

Program Dates: March 10th-May 19th, 2012
Every Saturday • 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Queens Museum of Art


Interview Date: March 3rd
From 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Queens Museum of Art

Please schedule an appointment by emailing Won Cha at qcaeducation@gmail.com before February 19th.

For more info and to download the general application, go to:
http://queenscouncilarts.org/are-you-looking-for-a-top-notch-portfolio-development-program-schedule-an-interview-for-the-hs2as-spring-semester/