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Events Calendar / Thursday, January 8, 2009
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s PlaNYC calls for a greener city by 2030, but what exactly must New Yorkers do to reach that goal? “Growing and Greening New York: PlaNYC and the Future of the City,” an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, takes a look at environmental challenges facing New York and how life in a greener city will be different.

Models, diagrams and interactive displays take visitors through the course of an average New Yorker’s day and how daily activities affect the six areas – water, transportation, energy, open space, land – addressed in PlaNYC. The show then examines suggestions from architects, scientists, designers and other experts on how residents could conduct their routine in a more environmentally friendly way.

Visitors start at 7 a.m. when many New Yorkers use water to shower and make breakfast. This section considers strategies for reducing the impact of water use on the environment. The next section, focusing on 8 a.m., when many New Yorkers are stuck in traffic, looks at the subway system and its impact on reducing vehicle traffic. Later hours of the visitor’s “day” examine green construction projects, the impact of parks on water and air quality, and products and strategies for a greener home.

The exhibit opens Dec. 11 and ends April 12. Admission is free for members and children, $9 for adults, $20 for families and $5 for students and seniors. The Museum of the City of New York is located at 1220 5th Ave. at 103rd St. For more information, go to Museum of the City of New York or call 212-534-1672.

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January 8, 2009

Town Meeting on New York's Budget Crisis
New York State is facing its most serious budget crisis since the Depression of the 1930s, a deficit of over $12.5 billion. What does this mean for health care, education and other important programs? Why is this happening? Should we cut programs? Should we roll back tax cuts on high-income taxpayers?

Join me to learn more about the crisis and how we can solve it. State Senators Richard Gottfried, Tom Duane and Liz Krueger and Assemblymembers Linda Rosenthal and Brian Kavanagh in this community forums.

Hudson Guild's Fulton Senior Center, 119 Ninth Ave. between 17th and 18th Streets
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Cost: free
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January 9, 2009

First Fridays! Street Dance: The Hitters!

This First Fridays program, hosted by husband and wife dance pioneers Rokafella and Kwikstep of Full circle Prod Inc., will feature a panel of original Hip Hop dance crews who will discuss the format and growth of street shows, as well as shed light on their struggle to establish this uniquely American art-form. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the trailer for "All the Ladies Say," a film about national and international female break dancers, and a performance by the band RPM.

Panelist include: The Executioners, NYC Float Committee, The Transformers, The Breeze Team and United Street Artists.

Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Cost: Free
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January 10, 2009

Skyscraper Skeletons
Join us for a reading of the children’s book "Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building" to learn how skyscrapers stand tall. Children will then erect their own skeleton of a skyscraper using toothpicks and gumdrops. For ages four and up

Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Cost: $5; $2.50 for students and seniors
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January 11, 2009

Free Historic Flatiron Walking Tour
The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is sponsoring free weekly walking tours of the historic Flatiron district. Guides lead a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood viewing landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.

Tours meet at 11 a.m. every Sunday year-round. For more information, please call 212 741-2323, or visit Historic Flatiron."

Southwest corner of Madison Square Park, at 23rd Street and Broadway in front of the William Seward statue
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Cost: Free
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
An international panel of experts will discuss producing at the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest and best-established performing arts festival in the world. This event is an opportunity for professionals and amateurs to learn how to succeed, and avoid the pitfalls of producing in Edinburgh. The panel discussion will be followed by light refreshments and opportunity for networking.

Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St.
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Cost: Free
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Battery Park Art Exhibition
Inspired by the tranquil gardens and parks of Battery Park City, unbeatable views of the Hudson River, and the historical architecture of Lower Manhattan, BPCPC's annual art exhibition features a diverse collection of work created by the public in BPCPC programs. Opening reception is on Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The work remains on view through Friday, Jan. 30 and can be visited weekdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

2 South End Avenue
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Cost: Free
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David Stern: The American Years – A Gallery Talk
German-born artist David Stern captures life's intensity on canvas, dealing mainly with urban theme. His subjects include figures working through pain, friendships, and crises. Stern’s work is on view at the Yeshiva University Museum through February 8, 2009.

On Sunday, Jan. 11, at Karen Wilkin, New York–based art critic and curator of the David Stern traveling exhibition, will lead a tour and gallery talk. Wilkin will discuss Stern’s encounters with an urban place defined by energy, crowding, speed and cosmopolitanism, freely reconstituted through his exploration of the physical qualities of paint.

Yeshiva University Museum, 15 West 16th St.
3:00PM -
Cost: Free w/Museum Admission
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January 12, 2009

Citizen's Union Breakfast Brief with Anthony Weiner

Rep. Anthony Weiner will talk about the major issues facing New Yorkers.

Continental Breakfast available at 8 a.m.; presentation followed by quetions at 8:30 a.m.

Space is limited.To RSVP, go to NYU Wagner.

The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd floor, 295 Lafayette St.
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Cost: free
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January 13, 2009

Bronx Forum Panel: Keeping Our Kids Safe
This panel discussion will address the best practices, trends, statistics and key issues affecting the public safety of kids in the Bronx. Issues to be touched upon include bullying, sexual abuse, domestic violence, internet predators, gangs, and LGBT discrimination.

Fr more information, go here, e-mail BronxForumRSVP@gmail.com or call Monica Merlis at 212 983-4800 x122.

Hostos Community College, Savoy Building, Multipurpose Room-2nd Floor, 120 East 149th St.
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Cost: $20
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Up Close & Personal: A Look at Legal Structures
This free workshop for new small businesses and entrepreneurs will address the different legal structures and tax implications of sole proprietorships, partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and limited liability companies.

Registration is required as seating is limited. Contact: 718 797- 0187 or e-mail: RAstorga@CityTech.Cuny.Edu

Brooklyn Public Library Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Cost: free
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January 14, 2009

Term Limits Town Hall
Concerned Citizens of Laurelton this town hall meeting addressing the term limits issue. Invited guests are: City Councilmembers Tony Avella, John Liu and Leticia James. and ChangeNYC.org's President Morgan Pehme. The guests will provide a history of term limits andnalyze the recent decision made by 29 City Council members and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to extend the term limits from two consecutive terms to three. Participants also will review the pending legal suit against the extension. This meeting will be conducted in the town hall tradition.

P.S. 156, 229-02 137th Ave., Laurelton
7:00PM -
Cost: Free
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January 15, 2009

Becoming a Production Assistant
The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations will a discussion of "Made in NY" production assistants. The panel will offer first-hand accounts from young New Yorkers who have started careers in TV and film production with the help of the "Made in NY" production assistant training program, which provides job training,

NYC College of Technology, Room AG30, Tillary Street between Adams and Jay streets
5:30PM - 12:00PM
Cost: free
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Will the Economy Overshadow the Environment?
Will green jobs really change the way we operate? Will the climate crisis be overshadowed by the economic crisis? Where does the new administration stand on issues of the environment?

The Center for the urban Environment's monthly "Third Thursday" forum will discuss post-election strategies and campaigns around environmental issues. Experts will dissect the election’s impact on environmental politics, including the role youth will play in ushering in a new clean energy economy.

Panelists will be: Josh Nachowitz, New York State policy director for the New York League of Conservation Voters; and Dave Shukla, organizer with the Student Environmental Action Coalition .

Seating is limited. RSVP to rwelch@bcue.org by Jan. 14.

168 7th St., Brooklyn,
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost: $10 suggested donation
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Getting a Grip n Clutter
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group will host a meeting on getting a grip on clutter in the new year with Carrie Greene, personal and professional coach and organizer

Seafarers & International House, 123 E. 15th St. (at Irving Place), 2nd floor meeting space
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Cost: $5.00
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Town Meeting on New York's Budget Crisis
New York State is facing its most serious budget crisis since the Depression of the 1930s, a deficit of over $12.5 billion mostly because state tax revenue is falling and the MTA has a $1.2 billion budget gap. What does it mean for health care, education and other important programs? Why is this happening? Should we cut programs? Should we roll back tax cuts on high-income taxpayers?

This is one of a series of town meetig with State Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, co-sponsored by State Sens. Tom Duane and Liz Krueger and Assemblymembers Linda Rosenthal and Brian Kavanagh.

Norman Thomas High School, 111 East 33rd St. between Lexington and Park
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Cost: Free
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Hearing on Landmark Proposal
Community Board 3 will hold a hearing on a proposal to landmark the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection, at 59 East 2nd St.
Leaders of the church have proposed constructing an eight-story condo-tower atop the cathedral.

Community Board 3 Office, 59 East 4th St. (between SEcnd Ave. and the Bowery)
6:30PM -
Cost: Free
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