11/13/10 + 11/14/10 Quidditch (Harry Potter) World Cup 2010 @ Dewitt Clinton Park

Saturday, November 13 & Sunday, November 14

Free concert on Saturday at 8:30pm

Dewitt Clinton Park

52nd – 54th Street, 11th – 12th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Cost: Free

For all ages

The Quidditch World Cup 2010 is a real-life, two-day Quidditch tournament in New York City that is free and open to the public.

Real-life Quidditch was adapted from JK Rowling's books by Middlebury College student Xander Manshel '09 in the fall of 2005. Since then, the game has expanded to hundreds of schools worldwide and led to the creation of the International Quidditch Association, a non-profit company dedicated to promoting and developing the game and using it to inspire young people to lead more physically active and socially engaged lives.

Participants include 46 official Quidditch teams from around the world, with a total of 757 athletes. The teams are from 42 colleges and universities, 3 High Schools, and 1 local community team, all from the USA and Canada.

For a full list of teams, consult the TEAMS tab on the World Cup Page. The rulebook is available for download on the website.


There will be live entertainment in the form of local New York City drummers, dancers, fire-breathers, a capella choirs, and live owls from New York sanctuary groups. Wizard Rock legends Harry and the Potters will play a free concert on 8:30pm on Saturday.

The event is very family-friendly, and the park has a dog-run and playground in addition to the astroturf fields where competition will be taking place.

Schedule of Events:

SATURDAY
9am - 46 Team opening Parade
10am - Games Start
8pm - Games End
8pm - Harry and the Potters Live Concert on the west side of the park

SUNDAY
10am - Games Start
4pm - World Cup Championship Match

http://www.internationalquidditch.org/

11/13/10 The Art of the Book Jacket with John Rocco @ Brooklyn Public Library

Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2:30pm

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch

2nd Floor Meeting Room
Grand Army Plaza (at Flatbush Ave)
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | Map
(718) 230-2487
Subway: B, Q to Seventh Ave; 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza
Cost: Free

For ages 8 to 12 yrs.

John Rocco is the illustrator of over thirty book jackets, including the covers for the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, John will explain his own process for creating jackets and then work with the kids designing exciting new jackets for pre-existing books that they have already read. Ages 8 to 12.

These workshops can only accommodate 25 kids, so they are first come, first served.

Drawn in Brooklyn programs are supported in part by the Fund for the Humanities and the Hearst Foundation, Inc.

http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org

11/13/10 Mystery Writers of America/New York Chapter Whodunit Slam Event @ Forest Hills Library

Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2:30pm

Forest Hills Library

108-19 71 Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7934
Subway: E, F, R or M to 71st/Continental Ave.
Bus: Q23, Q60, Q64
Cost: Free
For all ages

Meet authors Jonathan Santlofer, Jason Starr, Stephanie Pintoff, Megan Abbott, S. Linnea, M.J. Rose, Jane Cleland and guest author Lorenzo Carcaterra and learn how they weave their stories of murder and mayhem to create that spine tingling, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat experience. Join us for an afternoon of tantalizing conversations sharing tips of the trade and a reading of their works. Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is sponsored by Mystery Writers of America.

See event flyer and author/book descriptions:

http://www.mwa-ny.org/pdf_2010/NYPL_flyer_2010_11_13_WhodunitSlam.pdf

11/13/10 American Express Cultural Heritage Concert: Tsidii @ American Express Cultural Heritage

American Express Cultural Heritage presents a free performance on
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2:00pm

Queens Theatre in the Park

Claire Shulman Playhouse/Main Stage

in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Corona, NY 11368

(718) 760-0064

Cost: Free, but reservations required: call (718) 760-0064

For all ages

Tony Award-nominee for “The Lion King,” and the voice of “Circle of Life,” Tsidii brings her dazzling vocal prowess to Queens Theatre in the Park!

To the Rising Sun features the music of three legends—Odetta, the “Queen of American Folk Music,” Nina Simone, the “High Priestess of Soul,” and “Mama Africa” herself, Miriam Makeba. The soaring inspirational performance captivates the audience with the human potential for love, understanding, and hope. Join Tsidii as she takes audiences on an entrancing musical journey!

“Tsidii’s concerts are an earthy, enriching experience with a heartbeat of international flavors!”—Zoom Express

Sponsored by: American Express

http://www.queenstheatre.org/web/frontends/event/2/0/195

Tsidii’s website:

http://tsidii.weebly.com/

11/11/10–11/22/10 Canstruction + City Harvest Food Drive @ World Financial Center

Thursday, November 11 through Monday, November 22, 2010
10am to 6pm daily (Nov. 22 closes at 5pm)

World Financial Center
The Winter Garden
(in Battery Park City)
New York, NY 10041
(212) 417-7000
Cost: Free
For all ages

Canstruction© is an extraordinary, annual design competition and the most unique food charity in the world. In over 150 cities around the globe, teams of top architecture and engineering professionals participate in contests to create enormous structures built entirely from full cans of food. Now in its 18th year, over 20 NYC entries vie for awards in categories including Best Meal, Best Use of Labels, and Structural Ingenuity. Leading up to Thanksgiving, these sculptural works are on view throughout the World Financial Center and then dismantled and donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need.

One Can Make A Difference
Let’s beat last year’s total of 200,000 cans collected at the World Financial Center! Bring a can of high quality food (tuna, beans, vegetables) to the exhibition’s collection station located above Starbucks in the World Financial Center’s Courtyard.

http://www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com/cgi-bin/Go.cgi?q_id=1022&q_category=3

Canstruction official site:
http://www.canstruction.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

11/11/10–11/14/10 Annual Chocolate Show: Kids Free with Adult Admission @ Metropolitan Pavilion

Thursday, Nov 11th through Sunday, Nov. 14th, 2010
Hours: Thu–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St (between Sixth and Seventh Aves)
(212) 463-0071
Subway: F, M to 14th St; L to Sixth Ave; 1 to 18th St

Admission: Advance tickets $28, at the door $30, children under 13 free (limit two children per adult)

The 13th annual New York Chocolate Show, presented by Event International, is the largest show in the United States completely dedicated to chocolate. 

Considered the chocolate hub of North America, this show will bring together more than 65 fine chocolate companies who will present a diverse array of fine chocolates and chocolate-inspired products that tantalize the senses of over 12,000 consumers, members of the trade and press.

This year’s Chocolate Show will also feature book signings by award-winning authors: cooking demonstrations in two culinary theatres featuring renowned chocolatiers and pastry chefs who will share secrets of the trade; a Kid’s Zone, dedicated to fun-filled activities for Young chocolate lovers and, a Chocolate Fashion Show (Wednesday November 10, 2010).

http://www.chocolateshow.com

11/12/10 TeenLIVE presents Darren Shan @ Jefferson Market Branch Library

Friday, November 12, 2010 at 5:30pm

Jefferson Market Branch Library
425 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
(212) 243-4334
Cost: Free

For ages 12 & up

Teens can experience a very haunted evening at the library featuring supernatural scares, ghoulish treats, and terrifying talks with master monster maker Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque du Freak, The Demonata series, and more, including his latest, Birth of a Killer.

The first 100 teens to arrive get a free copy of Hunters of the Dusk, Volume 7 in the Cirque du Freak manga series.

http://www.nypl.org

11/8/10, 11/15/10 + 11/30/10 Wet~N~Wild Edventures: Amphibians + Reptiles!

Erik's Reptile Edventures presents Wet~N~Wild Amphibians and Reptiles featuring live aquatic reptiles and amphibians from four continents! Each animal is presented from our interactive adventure pond which contains 6 species of animals! Join in for a memorable educational fun program!

Cost: Free, but preregistration is required.

For ages 11 to 14

Monday, November 8, 2010 at 4:30pm
South Jamaica Library
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 739-4088
Bus: Q111, Q113

Monday, November 15, 2010 at 4:00pm
Long Island City Library
37-44 21 Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 752-3700

Subway: F to 21st St./Queensbridge

Bus: Q66, Q69, Q101, Q102, Q103

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 4:00pm
Central Library (Queens)
89-11 Merrick Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 990-0700
Subway: F to 169th Street

Check out Erik's Reptile Edventures website:

http://www.edventureshow.com/

11/9/10 Disney Store (Times Square) Grand Opening Celebration

The all new 20,000-square-foot Disney Store is now open in Times Square, located on Broadway between 45th and 46th Street. It’s next to teen fashion emporium Forever 21 and one block north of the giant ToysRUs.


The store’s official grand opening celebration will be on Tuesday, November 9th at 10:00am. Times Square will be shut down for a two-hour parade featuring Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella and other favorite Disney characters. Jordin Sparks is scheduled to perform the The “Beauty and the Beast” theme song, which she has recently re-recorded. The store officially opens at 1:00pm and the first 1,000 guests will receive a special gift.

Disney Store (Times Square)
1540 Broadway
New York, NY

(212) 626-2910

Hours: 9am to 12 midnight daily

http://corporate.disney.go.com/corporate/moreinfo/dcp_ds.html

11/6/10 Tonight: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries. Get Free Batteries from FDNY This Weekend.

The clocks in the United States and Canada will turn back one hour when daylight saving time (DST) ends on Sunday, November 7, 2010. The clocks will shift back at 2am (02:00) local time to 1am (01:00) in most areas across the USA and Canada on this date.

FDNY Gives Away Smoke Alarm Batteries

The FDNY stresses the importance of being fire safe at home. Please remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time.

New York City Fire Department officials be distributing free batteries for smoke alarms in the following city sites this weekend:

Saturday, November 6
Manhattan
Union Square 14th Street and Broadway, 11 am–3 pm
350 West 125th Street, 12 pm–3 pm

Bronx
Fordham Plaza, 11 am–2 pm

Queens
81-18 Roosevelt Avenue, 10 am–1 pm

Staten Island
425 Bay Street, 11 am—2 pm

Sunday, November 7
Manhattan
Stuyvesant Town (14th Street and Avenue A), 10 am–2 pm

Brooklyn
Corner of Avenue M and Coney Island Avenue, 11 am–3 pm
Corner of Avenue M and East 15th Street, 11 am–3 pm

Critter Gear at The Children’s Place

The Children’s Place just got super cute matching critter hats, mittens, tees, thermal shirts and shoes. $7.50 and up. These will make great holiday gifts for your little critter.
http://www.childrensplace.com/

11/7/10 Pop-up Celebration I @ Books of Wonder

Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 1 to 3pm

Books of Wonder
18 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-3270

Cost: Free

For ages 3 to 8 yrs.

Books of Wonder is pleased to announce that this November we are hosting not one, but TWO Pop-up Celebrations! The first Pop-up Celebration will be on Sunday, November 7th and feature four of today’s most innovative pop-up and mechanical book creators: MATTHEW REINHART, DAVID A. CARTER, STEPHEN T. JOHNSON, and CHARISE MERICLE HARPER. All four of these artists and paper engineers will present their new pop-up books for this fall. MATTHEW REINHART will entertain us with DC Superheroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book, a super-powered and incredible book which highlights some of the most famous comic book heroes of all time—including Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern—in three-dimensional style. DAVID A. CARTER will share Oh! The Places You’ll Go, a pop-up edition of Dr. Seuss’s classic story. STEPHEN T. JOHNSON will introduce My Little Pink Princess Purse, an innovative book that includes everything a little princess needs for that big night at the ball, including a tiara, fan, scratch-and-sniff perfume, and more. CHARISE MERICLE HARPER will present Gigi in the Big City, a hands-on adventure with Gigi as she discovers all the skyscrapers, food, fashion, and fun the big city offers. Starting at 1pm, these four masterful pop-up creators will share their books with us, take questions from the audience, and sign all of their fantastic creations.

http://www.booksofwonder.com/events110710.asp

11/5/10 Get a Free Pair of Gap Jeans!

Gap In-Store Offers

Get a free pair of Gap jeans!

Friday, November 5, check in at any U.S. Gap store using Facebook Places and get a FREE pair of jeans. Limited to the first 10,000 check-ins. Don’t worry, if you’re not one of the first to check-in, you can still get 40% OFF one regularly priced item all day. To find out if you’re one of the first 10,000 check-ins, please see a Gap sales associate. See store for details.

Select Men’s & Women’s Outerwear starting at $35.
For a limited time. In stores only. See store for details.

30% OFF GapKids & babyGap Outerwear
For a limited time. In stores only. Applies to regularly priced merchandise. Discount taken at register. See store for details.

Improvisation Workshops with LEAP

Students learn the craft of acting, gain improvisational skills, and participate in theater games, while working with a professional actor. Students then create their own scenes, improvisations and theater games and perform for an audience. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Cost: Free, but Preregistration is required.

For ages 11 to 14

Fridays at 4pm, November 5, 12 & 19, 2010
Corona Library

38-23 104 Street
Corona, NY 11368
(718) 426-2844
Subway: 7 to 103rd St./Corona Plaza
Bus: Q23, Q48

Thursdays at 4pm, December 2, 9 & 16, 2010

Hollis Library

202-05 Hillside Avenue
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 465-7355
Bus: Q1, Q36, Q43, Q77

11/5/10 + 11/6/10 Explore Malaysia Kitchen @ Grand Central

Friday, November 5, 2010 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 11:30am to 6:00pm

Grand Central Terminal - Vanderbilt Hall
42nd St (betw Vanderbilt & Lexington Aves.)
New York, NY
(212) 486-7070
Subway: S to 42nd St; 4, 5, 6, 7 to 42nd St–Grand Central
Cost: Free
For all ages

Join Malaysia Kitchen for a two-day celebration of Malaysian cuisine featuring traditional Malaysian and Malaysian-inspired dishes by notable New York City restaurants, along with cooking demonstrations and unique cultural performances.

http://grandcentralterminal.com/go/mallEvents.cfm?eventID=2145377612

MalaysiaKitchenNYC.com

11/4/10-11/13/10 Illustration Week @ Museum of American Illustration

Thursday, November 4 through Saturday, November 13, 2010

Museum of American Illustration
128 E 63rd St btwn Park and Lexington Aves.
New York City, NY
(212) 838-2560
Subway: F to Lexington Ave 63rd St.
Hours: Tue 10am–8pm; Wed–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat noon–4pm


Cost: Free admission for exhibit; special events may have a fee
Ages: 2 exhibits are fine for all ages (2010 Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration, Summer Illustration Art Academy Exhibition), the other 2 may not be appropriate for kids.

The Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg, on behalf of the City of New York, will be proclaiming the second week of November as Illustration Week. A representative from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will be presenting the Proclamation during the Summer Illustration Art Academy Reception at the Society of Illustrators on Friday, November 5 at 5pm.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, November 4, 6-8pm
“Ten Times Over”
Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street
A retrospective of Fernanda Cohen's commercial and personal work.


Friday, November 5, 5-8pm
Summer Illustration Art Academy Exhibition and Reception
A gallery opening at the Society of Illustrators featuring the works of students from the Summer Illustration Art Academy; an NEA sponsored program that took place in July in collaboration with the NYC Parks and Recreation Department After School Program.
(Note: This may not be an open event, as a RSVP was required by Oct. 20th)
http://www.societyillustrators.org/Events-and-Programs/Special-Events/2010/Summer-Illu-Academy-Party/Summer-Illustration-Art-Academy-Reception.aspx


Monday, November 8, 6:30-8:30pm
The Universe of Gary Baseman
At the Society of Illustrators
Baseman will talk about his work process, the rich life he's built for his memorable characters, and how he's revolutionizing our understanding of art--yet again--by transitioning from canvas and toys into live performances that engage his audience beyond its expectations.
$15 non-members, $10 members, $7 students
RSVP@societyillustrators.org

Tuesday, November 9, 6:30-9:30pm
Illustrators Sketch Night at the Society of Illustrators
Illustrators will pose alongside professional models as the Dining Room transforms into a large sketch studio. The live jazz will be performed by The Half-Tones featuring Joe Ciardiello and Barry Blitt, award winning illustrators who are also professional musicians. Open to the public.
$15/$7 students

Tuesday, November 9, 6-8pm
Festival of Fame Speakers Series: Matthew Carter and Christoph Niemann
At the Art Director's Club
Matthew Carter and Christoph Niemann will speak with Nicholas Blechman on the occasion of their indiction into the ADC Hall of Fame this year.
Purchase tickets online. 

Wednesday, November 10, 6:30-8:30pm

An Evening with Jules Feiffer
At the Society of Illustrators
Cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter and children's book author and illustrator Jules Feiffer has had a remarkable career turning contemporary urban anxiety into witty and revealing commentary for over fifty years.
$15 non-members, $10 members, $7 studentsRSVP@societyillustrators.org 

Thursday, November 11, 7-11pm
AI-AP Party
Angel Orensanz Foundation

Saturday, November 13, 3-10pm
Pictoplasma at Parsons
The New School for DesignPictoplasma returns to New York with select screenings, artist lectures, panels and presentations of the very best in international character design and art. Featuring: Nathan Jurevicius, Peter de Sève, Craig Redman, Rilla Alexander, Aaron Stewart, Motomichi Nakamura and Andy Kehoe.

http://www.societyillustrators.org/At-the-Museum/2010/Illustration-Week/Illustration-Week.aspx

11/4/10, 11/10,10, 11/11/10, 12/2/10, 12/8/10 Growing Dollars and $ense: Free Finance Classes @ Central Library

Central Library (Brooklyn)
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-2100

Cost: Free

Get Smart About Your Finances!

The year 2009 taught us all a very valuable lesson: financial planning today will directly influence financial freedom tomorrow.

That’s why Brooklyn Public Library has partnered with the Office of Financial Empowerment, Mind Your Money and the Coalition For Debtor Education to offer Growing Dollars and $ense, a series of financial planning programs starting in May.

Through workshops, seminars, and one-on-one counseling sessions, you'll get much more than financial literacy; you'll gain the confidence to take an active role in your future.

Growing Dollars and $ense for Adults
Growing Dollars and $ense for Adults covers topics from repairing your credit to growing your nest eggs. Check out our resource guides and event schedule for adults here.

Growing Dollars and $ense for Teens
Growing Dollars and $ense for Teens covers topics from opening your first bank account, to applying for a credit card, to making your first big purchase. Check out our resource guides and event schedule for teens here.

Upcoming Events
Growing Dollars and $ense: Personal Financial Planning
Thursday, November 4, 6:00pm
Business Library
For adults
A class to help you manage your money, understand debt and plan for your future. The first in a series of six monthly seminars.

Growing Dollars and $ense: Financial Workshop & Counseling Wednesday, November 10, 2:30pm
Business Library
For adults
An interactive workshop for personal financial planning, followed by one-on-one sessions to assess your finances. Learn to make informed decisions about managing and saving money, avoiding debt, and planning for your future. No reservations necessary.

Growing Dollars and $ense: Financial Workshop & Counseling
Thursday, November 11, 5:30pm
Business Library
For adults
An interactive workshop on personal financial planning, followed by a chance to meet one-on-one for assistance with your finances. Learn to make informed decisions about managing and saving money, avoiding debt and planning for your future. No reservations necessary.

Growing Dollars and $ense: Banking and Investments
Thursday, December 2, 6:00pm
Business Library
For all ages
Join the Business Library for a class about different banking and investment instruments, and how to select the institution and investments that match your needs. This seminar is one of a six-part monthly series; benefit by attending one or all.

Growing Dollars and $ense: Financial Workshop & Counseling Wednesday, December 8, 2:30pm
Business Library
For all ages
An interactive workshop on banking and investing, followed by an opportunity to meet one-on-one for assistance with your finances. No reservations are necessary.

For more information or to provide feedback about the site or the program, please contact  growingdollars@brooklynpubliclibrary.org

Acknowledgments
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.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/growingdollars/

ToysRUs’ Great Big Christmas Book

The Great Big Christmas Book from ToysRUs is here with 80 pages of hot toys and sales. Save up to $5,600 until November 24th. And there are over 50 free offers.

Go to the site for:

* Fabulous 15: 2010 hot holiday toys

* Free shipping on everything

* Wish List: ultimate toy registry

* Nickelodeon/ToysRUs Great Big Toy Run Sweepstakes

* The Great Big Christmas Book iPad App

http://www.toysrus.com