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Caribbean Culture On August 2

The Elephant - A script reading
Monday, August 4th, 2008 @ 8:00pm
The Living Theatre

On August fourth, The Living Theatre (the country's foremost politically-committed theatre) will present a reading of Minoru Betsuyaku’s play The Elephant, as part of the international commemoration of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Elephant is set in Hiroshima, only slightly veiled and referred to as “that town”. It alludes to the horrific disaster of 1945 both as fact and as symbol.

The Living Theater is presenting this extraordinary play partly to introduce New York audiences to the delicate aesthetic of Japanese drama. Its style is unlike anything we’ve seen from this country or Europe.

Minoru Betsuyaku was born in Japanese-ocupied Manchuria. He’s written over 120 plays, and his works are produced extensively throughout Japan. The Elephant was written in 1961, and it’s been his most enduringly popular play. It had its English-language premier in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1971.

Free

The Living Theatre |21 Clinton Street, Lower East Side, New York
F or V train to 2nd Ave, Lower East Side Station
Zip: 10002
Info: 212-792-8050
See www.livingtheatre.org

B8: Global Justice for Burma
August 8, 2008, 6-9 pm
Eli Klein Fine Art

On August 8, 2008, the Global Justice Center, AllDayBuffet, Serene Communications, the ’88 Generation Students, the U.S. Campaign for Burma, and the International Burmese Monks Organization (IBMO), will launch the Global Justice for Burma campaign with “B8 Events” held in New York, San Francisco, London, Delhi, and possible other global locations. These events, held in art galleries showing Chinese artists, will bring together members of the Burma, human rights, activist, and creative communities to call for criminal accountability for Burma’s oppressive military regime, the SPDC. Each event will include a short video produced by the IBMO, a short address by an IBMO representative, and immediate access to an online petition and postcards asking for support referral of the situation in Burma to the International Criminal Court from the presidents of the countries where events are being held.

All of these events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact McKensey Smith at the Global Justice Center: (212.725.6530, x208; msmith@globaljusticecenter.net), or visit www.globaljusticeforburma.org.

Eli Klein Fine Art |462 West Broadway
(b/w Houston and Prince); New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212) 255-4388)

Central Park Walking Tours
Various Dates and Times
Central Park

Discover the Park's history, ecology, and design on volunteer-led walking tours sponsored by the Central Park Conservancy. Year-round, the Conservancy offers at least ten different walking tours that highlight several areas of Central Park. These tours are approximately 1 to 1½ hours. To see a complete listing of available tours, please visit www.centralparknyc.org/activities/walkingtours.

All tours are FREE. No reservations required for individuals or groups of six or fewer. For larger groups, please call 212-360-2726.

Central Park Workout
Ongoing Spring, Summer, and Fall in Central Park
Mondays and Wednesday at 6:30pm
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Central Park

Designed by Sara Dimmick and taught by all of Physical Equilibrium’s staff. The Central Park Workout - Combines cardiovascular and strength training to achieve total body conditioning in the beautiful surroundings of NYC’s Central Park. All muscle groups are utilized and exercisers will use "natural equipment" as part of this fitness program. Benches, steps, hills, and open grass spaces are the center of the workout to increase muscle tone, stamina, endurance, agility, as well as lose fat. Partner exercises and stretching will also be taught. Includes warm up and stretching. Class is 1 hour in length.

Meet at NW corner of 60th Street and 5th Avenue, in Manhattan

One month of classes $175
Saturdays only: $100 per month
Weekdays only: $150 per month
1st class: $20 (will be applied to monthly fee if choose to continue)

Central Park | Meet at NW corner of 60th Street and 5th Avenue, in Manhattan

The Horse
May 17, 2008 - January 4, 2009
American Museum of Natural History

The Horse, a comprehensive exhibition on the powerful relationship between horses and humans, opens at the American Museum of Natural History on May 17, 2008. On view through January 4, 2009, this astounding exhibition will cover more than 50 million years of the evolution of the horse and how horses have transformed our art, culture, and civilization. The Horse will showcase spectacular fossils and cultural objects from around the world—including many from the Museum’s extraordinary collections. The exhibition also examines exciting new archaeological discoveries concerning the domestication of the horse and the role of horses in sport from the early forms of polo to the Triple Crown and the Olympics.

Admission to the exhibition is $22.00 for adults, $13.00 for children, and $16.50 for seniors and students. 212-769-5200, www.amnh.org

American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024

The Lower Eastside Girls Club presents...
The Saturday Performance Series!
(Almost) every Saturday @ 3:30PM
Art+Community Gallery

The Lower Eastside Girls Club Saturday Performance Series, now in its
second year, is 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. This project is dedicated to
upholding the Girls Club’s mission of offering free and innovative cultural
programming to Girls Club members, connecting the Girls Club to the
greater community, and supporting women in the arts. Please visit
http://www.girlsclub.org/about/perform for the calendar and more
information about the Girls Club and our series.

If you are a young woman under the age of 23, drop in at 2PM for our
VIP LUNCH workshop! From 2-3pm, before the performances, enjoy an
exclusive conversation with our artists. Need more info? Email Caitlin
at development@girlsclub.org

CALENDAR: (See website for artist links & bios)
http://www.girlsclub.org/about/perform

Art+Community Gallery |56 East 1st St (1st/2nd Aves) NYC, 10003

New York City Photoshoot Tours
Daily
New York

One of our professional photographs will create spectacular photographs of you at Times Square, The Empire State Building, Central Park and other famous New York locations! A truly memorable way to experience New York. Visit www.nycityphotoshoot.com/packages.html to see package options.

Price: $495
Book an exciting 2-hour photoshoot around New York City with us, call 212-537 6135.
Www.nycityphotoshoot.com

Summer Shorts : Three Short Plays
Saturday August 9, 3:00 - 4:30
Bloomingdale Branch Library

On Saturday August 9, Bloomingdale Branch Library will host the Xoregos Performing Company in their presentation of Three Short Plays : Porcelain and Pink, by F. Scott Fitzgerald; A Marriage Proposal, by Anton Chekov; Silence of the Land, by Ade Ademola. Knitting the 65 minute program together are poems spoken and danced by the six performers. Included are poems by e e cummings, Langston Hughes and the great Russian poet, Alexander Pushkin.
For more information, call 212-222-8030.

XOREGOS PERFORMING COMPANY
Shela Xoregos, Artistic Director
496 Ninth Avenue New York City 10018 N.Y.
Web site: xoregos.com

Free event!

Bloomingdale Branch Library| 150 West 100th Street
Btw Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
New York, NY 10025

SUMMER STREETS
Sat. August 9th, 16th, and 23rd
7am-1pm
Location: from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park

Description: On 3 consecutive Saturdays in August , Summer Streets will temporarily close off the traffic along Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. Summer Streets creates an open space for New Yorkers and visitors if the city to use their citys' streets without inteference of motorized vehicles. They will be free to run, walk, blade, bike, sit, or play.

Price: Free

Email: www.nyc.gov./summerstreets

Volunteers are needed for all three Summer Streets Saturdays to assist with marshalling the route, directing participants and help thousands of New Yorkers enjoy Summer Streets. Visit www.nyc.gov/summerstreets to register to volunteer today!

Coming Soon

ISABEL TOLEDO TO RECEIVE COUTURE COUNCIL
AWARD FOR ARTISTRY OF FASHION
The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT
Rainbow Room Luncheon
September 3 2008
The Rainbow Room

Isabel Toledo will receive The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT with its third annual Artistry of Fashion award at a benefit luncheon at New York City’s Rainbow Room on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Presenting this award will be André Leon Tally, American editor-at-large for Vogue, and Simon Doonan, creative director for Barneys New York, will emcee the event. Once again, FIT’s glamorous annual gala luncheon, hosted by its founding Couture Council chairs Liz Peek, Yaz Hernandez, and Sarah Wolfe, will kick off fashion week in New York. Attending the award luncheon will be members of [FIT1]the artistic committee including Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, Patricia Field, and Ralph Rucci, as well

The Couture Council is a [FIT4]membership group of fashion enthusiasts that helps support the exhibitions and programs of The Museum at FIT. For information on the Couture Council, call 212-217-4532 or e-mail Couturecouncil@fitnyc.edu.

The Rainbow Room| Rockefeller Center

Let Us Eat Local
Tuesday, September 9. 6:30 pm for general admission
New York Water Taxi Beach

On Tuesday, September 9, Just Food will host Let Us Eat Local a gala celebrating the delicious core of our mission — uniting local farms and city residents with sensational, seasonal food. Let Us Eat Local will bring 20 of New York City’s most sought-after chefs — including Michael Anthony (Gramercy Tavern), Bill Telepan (Telepan), and Mark Ladner (Del Posto) — together with organic produce, heritage meats, artisanal cheeses, beer, and wine that’s all produced within 250 miles of the City. Under a tent and against the dazzling backdrop of the Midtown skyline, the chefs will prepare tasting portions to delight guests’ palates with the best of the season. At the event, Just Food will honor NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn for her unwavering support of public health and good food access in all NYC neighborhoods and three other local food champions — Ted Blomgren of Windflower Farm, La Familia Verde Garden Coalition, and Abu Talib, urban garden leader and advocate.Adrienne Young, Nashville-based folk/rock musician and local food advocate, will perform as a special musical guest. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. for VIP attendees, including a special reception with the chefs, and 6:30 p.m for general admission.

Tickets start at $150 and can be purchased online at www.justfood.org/events/letuseatlocal.htm or by calling 212.645.9880.

New York Water Taxi Beach| 2 Borden Ave, LIC NY 11101