6/8/13 + 6/9/13, 6/15/13 + 6/16/13 New York’s 37th Annual American Crafts Festival @ Lincoln Center

2 Weekends: June 8, 9 & June 15, 16, 2013
Saturday: Noon–9pm * Sunday: 10am–9pm

Rain or shine, vendors under tents

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
64th Street & Columbus Ave (outdoors on the plaza)

New York, NY

Cost: Free

For all ages

This year’s annual American Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center will be held this and next weekend. There will be hundreds of exhibitors,
selling original and handcrafted designs in jewelry, paintings, sculpture, woodwork, clothing and accessories, furniture and more. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations. Presented by the American Concern for Art and Craftsmanship ACAC, PO BOX 650, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 746-0091. 

Ample parking at indoor garage, Park & Lock Garage located at 62nd St. and 65th St. between Columbus and Amsterdam.

http://craftsatlincoln.org/

6/2/13 The Ultimate Science Street @ Washington Square Park

Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Washington Square Park
Fifth Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St.
New York, NY
Cost: Free

For all ages (really great for kids ages 4-10)

Roll up your sleeves and dig into science through all-new interactive exhibits, games, shows, and performances at the Ultimate Science Street Fair. Aspiring scientists of all ages investigate in “Science Centers” of biology, climate change, energy, math and technology, chemistry, and more. Earn an Ultimate Scientist certificate by logging experiences throughout the day.

Start your full day of fun by producing energy comparing walrus and warthog teeth, code your own computer game, learn how your brain works, examine live mutant worms, and more!

Register your family for the Ultimate Science Street Fair to receive the latest updates on events, a handy map, schedule, scientist data log to track your activities, and more, to get the most out of this exciting day! 

For map, and listing of activities:

http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/events/ultimate_science_street_fair2013

Daily until Sept 2013 Little Free Library: Browse, Borrow or Exchange Books in Art Installation @ 10 NYC Locations Downtown

Open daily, Summer 2013 through September 2013

Little Free Library/NYC is a joint project of PEN World Voices Festival and The Architectural League of New York, and is realized in collaboration with Little Free Library, LTD.

The Little Free Library movement places small book shelters in neighborhoods and is based on the premise of “take a book, return a book.” Established less than three years ago, Little Free Libraries now sponsors over 5,000 libraries worldwide.

PEN World Voices Festival and The Architectural League of New York partnered to bring Little Free Library to New York City. A jury of Laurie Anderson, Andy Bernheimer, A.M. Homes, Scott Marble, Shannon Mattern, and Peter Mullan selected 10 architecture teams to each design and install a Little Free Library in collaboration with a host community organization. The libraries were installed during the IDEAS CITY festival, for which the League was a partner organization.

For a map with the 10 downtown NY locations, go to: http://archleague.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Map-web-highres.pdf

For more information about Little Free Library / NYC, click here.

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Below are pictures of the Little Free Library that's located at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School in Nolita. Designed by Stereotank, the structure is built out of an upside down plastic tank and a wooden frame. Perforations around the tank allow visitors to peek inside and preview the interior, which invites them to duck under and discover the book collection while still having a connection with the exterior. Visit one of the libraries and bring a book to exhange or share!

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School

32 Prince Street between Mulberry and Mott Streets

Nolita, NYC

http://www.stereotank.com/Little-Free-Library

For more Information visit:
http://archleague.org/
http://worldvoices.pen.org/
http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/