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Free and Cheap in New York: Sat., Jan. 28

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:52:09 +0000

Garcia on High. Elefant front man Diego Garcia brings Latin-influenced rock to the Highline Ballroom in a solo show featuring tunes from his first album, “Laura.” Emily Greene and Monica Lionheart open the show. 6 p.m. $18-$20. 431 W. 16th St. (212) 414-5994.

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Three-play tribute to Athol Fugard in New York

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:31:45 +0000

At the height of apartheid, Athol Fugard was forced to produce his plays outside his native South Africa. His work was banned. The secret police kept him under surveillance and the government confiscated his passport.

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New York needs wheelchair accessible taxis

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:48:43 +0000

Post: Imagine this: Your 14-year-old son is singing in a choir at Carnegie Hall, a great honor. You’re eager to attend the concert, since it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

But you can’t make it.

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New York Senate Republicans sing dough-re-mi

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:06:51 +0000

Albany — The Republicans are winning the money war as the battle for control of the state Senate heats up, the Daily News has learned.

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Free and Cheap in New York: Sun., Jan. 8

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:52:33 +0000

SO FAR SO ‘GOOD.’

Waterwell presents its latest live concept album “GOODBAR” as part of the Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival. Created in collaboration with glam-punk band Bambï, “GOODBAR” riffs off of Judith Rossner’s book “Looking for Mr.

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Free & Cheap in New York: Sat., Jan. 7

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:04:05 +0000

“Mommy Mornings at Park Here” helps stir-crazy kids work off their excess energy through sing-alongs and arts and crafts. For Mom, there are yoga classes, organic tea tastings and other goodies to help put winter woes aside. 9 a.m.

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New York GOPers moving to add seat to State Senate

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:57:35 +0000

ALBANY — Republicans, at least the ones controlling the New York State Senate, have decided that bigger is better.

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Frank Jump’s ‘Fading Ads of New York City’

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:35:14 +0000

Throughout the city, Frank Jump sees what others don’t. He sees ghost signs — those ads painted on the sides of buildings that retreat from the eye as time passes — and they leap out at him.

Then he reaches for his camera.

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Free & Cheap in New York: Sat., Dec. 31

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:13:12 +0000

Envision what 2012 will be like with Wave Hill’s family art project “Create Your Year.” Kids can use beautiful images inspired by the garden to personalize their own calendars. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Free & Cheap in New York: Mon., Dec. 26

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:30:18 +0000

FAMILY HISTORY.
Bring the entire clan to the New-York Historical Society’s “History Days Family Vacation Week.” Activities include a scavenger hunt, raffle, historical arts and crafts, trivia quiz and costume contest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$15, free for kids under 7. 170 Central Park West at 77th St. (212) 873-3400.

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