Saturday, March 1
20th Anniversary Works on Paper Fair, Sanford L. Smith & Associates, The Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street, 212-777-5218. Over 70 international dealers will bring together their finest watercolors, prints, original posters, drawings, photography, and other art on paper for exhibition and sale. In light of National Women's History Month, many booths will feature the work of notable female artists. Runs through Monday, March 3.
Dialogics Ne(x)tworks, Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, 212-255-0719. The creative music group Ne(x)tworks presents a series of concerts on Saturday afternoons as part of their April residency at CAM. Ne(x)tworks is a collaborative ensemble of musicians creating and interpreting work that features a dynamic relationship between composition and improvisation, featuring composers such as Joan La Barbara, Alvin Curran.
The Lower Eastside Girls Club, Saturday Performance Series, 56 East 1st Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), 212-982-1633. A weekly afternoon performance series, open to the public, free-of-charge and featuring all-women line-ups of musicians, singer-songwriters, MC’s and poets.
Sunday, March 2
Swing Dance, New York Swing Dance Society, St. Jean the Baptiste Church Hall, 184 E. 76th Street (at Lexington Ave.), 212-NYN-YSDS. Dance to the sounds of Gerard Carelli Orchestra; $15 General Admission; $11 Students & Seniors; Dance lesson at 7:30 PM; dancing 8 PM. – midnight; #6 train to 77th Street station.
AAU Metropolitan Karate District Qualifier, Elmcor Center/NY, Metropolitan AAU, 33-16 108 Street, 718-945-1618. Event is at the Elmcor Center in Queens, NY at 10:00 AM SHARP. This is a great karate event for boys and girls, ages 5 to adult. Events include: Kata, Kumite, and Kobudo. The cost is $50 for 1-3 events and Team Kata is $30 per team.
Monday, March 3
Roberto Verino- 25 Years of Fashion, The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts, 149 East 38th Street, 212-573-6968. A cocktail reception will take place on March 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM for the Spanish exhibition: Roberto Verino- 25 Years of Fashion. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of the brand’s creation by featuring the designer’s signature pieces from each season throughout his fashion career. The retrospective exhibition will be on view through March 10th.
Adult Workshop: Animal Drawing, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Taught by Stephen C. Quinn, the AMNH's Senior Project Manager in the Department of Exhibitions and author of Windows on Nature: The Great Habitat Dioramas of the American Museum of Natural History, the eight weekly sessions run from March 3 to April 24, 2008, 7:00 PM -9:00 PM. Students study charcoal drawing techniques to sketch the animal subjects in their recreated environments and learn about the artists who produced the world-famous dioramas. Lessons are devoted to skeletal and muscular systems, locomotion, coloration and other topics.
The course fee is $160.00 and does not include the cost of materials (a white drawing paper pad at least 11" x 14" in size), drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, gray charcoal paper pad, stick charcoal of soft, medium and hard grades and a white charcoal pencil). The recommended text is Animal Drawing by Charles R. Knight.
Wednesday, March 5
Astronomy Program: Robotics III (Advanced), American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. This class will help children who have already taken Robots in Space I and II, or have some experience with the Lego Mindstorm, fine tune their skills as expert robot designers. Participants will create the most supreme robot rover that will take on the ultimate challenge of the series. (Ages 8-10). Fee: $90.
Women’s Work 2008—Concert I, Renee Weiler Concert Hall at Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, (between Seventh Avenue South and Bedford St.), 212-242-4770. Women in Jazz –An all-woman band moves between the worlds of jazz and classical, presenting new and fresh compositions by Mariel Berger, Laura Kahle and Beth Schenck. Performers include Laura Kahle, trumpet, Beth Schenck, alto saxophone, Sara Phillips Budde, clarinet, Anne Liberwirth, bass and Mariel Berger, piano, accordion/conductor.
Thursday, March 6
Architectural Digest Home Design Show, Pier 94, 800-677-6278. The Architectural Digest Home Design Show is a four-day event that features the best in home products from nearly 300 companies from home furnishings and accessories to art & antiques, kitchen and bath products to flooring, wall coverings, lighting and more. Runs through Sunday, March 9.
Adult Workshop: Freshwater Pearl Jewelry, History, Central Park West at 79th Street. 212-769-5200. In this workshop, gemologist and historian Reema Keswani will provide an overview of culturing, and jewelry instructor Marsha Davis will guide students through a series of basic techniques to create their own freshwater pearl necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Classes are on Thursdays. Fee: $215. Runs through Thursday, April 10. For those of you who wish to learn about South Sea pearls, call Cheryl to schedule an appointment over breakfast, lunch, tea of cocktails and purchase wholesale from the source to Tiffany and Harry Winston at 212-370-1319 X1600. Girl’s weekends that include jewelry making classes are also available. Special packages can be found on our website at www.dnykg.com/packages. All packages can be customized to meet your timing and budget.
Friday, March 7
The New York Wine Expo, Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, 800-544-1660. The New York Wine Expo is a three-day wine exposition open to the public with a special “trade day” for restaurateurs, retailers and other food and beverage professionals. Consumers will have the opportunity to sample more than 600 wines from more than 170 winemakers from around the globe during the Grand Tasting and speak directly to winemakers. Runs through Sunday, March 9. For private wine and food tastings and classes, call Cheryl Smith at 212-370-1319 X1600.
Live Jazz Performance: Starry Nights, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians play one-hour sets at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM on the first Friday of each month. An extensive menu of delicious tapas and beverages is also available. In March, visitors will enjoy the sounds of the Helen Sung Group. Free with Museum admission.
Tuesday, March 11
78th James Arthur Lecture on the Evolution of the Human Brain, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Patrick Hof, professor of neuroscience, geriatrics, and ophthalmology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, presents his research on the study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.
Media Summit New York, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 212-352-9720. Media Summit New York is the definitive international conference for media, entertainment and technology leaders. The event is presented by The McGraw- Hill Companies, co- sponsored by Business Week and Standard & Poor’s, and produced by Digital Hollywood. Runs through Thursday, March 13.
Friday, March 14
Irish-Language Mass at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, with party to follow, St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, Mott Street, between Prince and Houston Streets, 212-226-8075. An Irish- and English-language Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral on Mott Street between Prince and Houston Streets on Friday, March 14th at 1:00 PM. Father Andrew M. O'Connor will celebrate the Mass, with Msgr. Donald Sakano, pastor of the Cathedral. Live traditional Irish music and a party will follow Mass.
Saturday, March 15
Irish Heritage Day, The NYC Police Museum, 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100. Irish Heritage Day honors the Irish of New York City and the pivotal roles they have played in shaping the history of the NYPD. Irish Heritage Day includes activities for kids and adults, such as championship Irish step dancing and step dance lessons for kids, live Irish music and a performance by the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.
Celtic Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula New York, Fives at The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Avenue at 55th Street, 212-903-3873. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day - and all things Irish - The Peninsula New York presents a special Celtic Afternoon Tea hosted by Tea Master Elizabeth Knight. The Celtic Afternoon Tea features a selection of traditional tea sandwiches and pastries, including Irish favorites such as mini Spring Herb Quiche Savories and Hot Buttered Crumpets.
Irish Heritage Day at the New York City Police Museum, 100 Old Slip (Between Water & South Streets), 212-480-3100. Celebrate the heritage of Irish police officers with a day filled with music, dancing, food, crafts and more!
Monday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Now Marching for the 247th Consecutive Year Up Fifth Avenue in New York City - Marched for the first time on March 17, 1762 - Sixteen Years before the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The parade marches up 5th Avenue, clan by clan, from 44th to 86th streets starting at 11am on St. Patrick's Day. It will probably be televised on NBC. Happy Birthday Michael Levin.
Friday, March 21
Crime Scene Investigation at the New York City Police Museum, 100 Old Slip (Between Water & South Streets), 212-480-3100 (Ages 6 and up). Not just seen on TB: explore the forensic techniques used by NYPD Detectives. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Sunday, March 23
Annual Children’s Easter Extravaganza & Fashion Walk, Harlem YMCA, Harlem YMCA, 181 West 135th St. between 7th & Lenox Avenues, 646-853-5617. Supporting Harlem YMCA Strong Kids Campaign this annual event is for children of all ages. Everyone attending can sign up to model or perform prizes for best dressed & best talent. Games for children & adults, dance contest, refreshments, surprises, so much more. Music by DJ PROCK. $5.00 in advance before 3/14. $10.00 at the door.
Monday, March 24
From the Big Bang to the James Webb Space Telescope, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Nobel prize winner John Mather describes his role in developing NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (GOBE) satellite, which helped confirm the Big Bang theory. He also discusses the plans for the next great space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2013.
Saturday, March 29
99th Annual Salute to Magic, TriBeCa Performing Arts Center Society of American Magicians, 199 Chambers Street, 212-533-7184. The show will feature Howard Mincone, Arthur Trace, Stoil & Ekaterina, and James Brandon & Co. Stephen Bargatze will be the Master of Ceremonies. 8:00 PM.
Women in the NYPD, The NYC Police Museum, 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100. Active and retired female officers from the last four decades will share their experiences and how they paved the road for women to rise in the ranks of the NYPD. This informal and candid discussion will examine the roles women have played as emerging and influential members of the law enforcement community. Ages 12 and up 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
