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03/09/10	JCC on the Hudson 371 South Broadway Join others to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting, and to address topics such as fostering an attitude of gratitude, strengthening children's social skills, keeping lines of communication open, and loving without indulging.
03/09/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (the 2008 Beijing Olympics "Bird's Nest" stadium), have created the costumes and scenery. ldar Abdrazakov sings the title role, joined by Violeta Urmana, Ramón Vargas, and Carlos Alvarez.
03/09/10	FAO SCHWARZ 767 Fifth Avenue Enjoy a carnival atmosphere and a variety of hands-on activities such as cupcake decorating, face painting, photo booths, dress up areas, live animal presentations, entertainment from magicians, DJs, and favorite cartoons characters, and private shopping. Proceeds to benefit The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
03/09/10	JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road This session focuses on making the decisions about which colleges are the right fit and imagining life at college the first year. Students will talk about what is new and exciting and and address potential challenges and fears. Participants will complete the session with a clear sense of the road ahead.
03/09/10 through 03/14/10	The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Ave. Since 1969, Lyon Opera Ballet has received accolades for its experimental, adventurous repertoire that showcases the works of some of the most talented contemporary choreographers on the scene today. The company's extraordinary Joyce season epitomizes this commitment to innovation, with an eclectic program that includes Maguy Marin's Grosse Fugue, William Forsythe's Duo, and Merce Cunningham's Beach Birds.
03/09/10	Parent Sense, Inc. The Cupcake Corner, 61 New Hyde Park Road Parent Sense, Inc. is holding this class to help parents get their baby or multiples on a schedule. Learn how to train them to fall asleep on their own. This class is for parents of singletons and multiples. Meets the second Tuesday of every month.
03/09/10	Tea Lounge 837 Union Street, Park Slope Weekly sing-a-long for young children and their guardians.
03/09/10	Westport-Library 20 Jesup Road Join family educator Heather Simonson, PeaceWorks, and the Westport Youth Commission's IMentor Committee as they discuss issues surrounding cell phone communication, safety, and what parents and teens can do. In Toquet Hall.
03/09/10	Barnum Museum 820 Main Street To celebrate P.T. Barnum's 200th birthday the museum is offering $2 admission for all ages through March 30.
03/09/10	Magnet Schools in Districts 20, 21, and 31 415 89th Street 4th Floor Magnet schools provide choice in educational opportunities for children in grades Kindergarten through 8. To learn more about the six funded magnet schools in districts 20, 21, and 31 or to receive an application, call 718-759-4977.
03/09/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Listen to stories, see fingerplays and make crafts.
03/09/10	Eastern Greenwich Civic Center 90 Harding Road Stamford Mineralogical Society Monthly Meeting. Mr. Ted Johnson of Yankee Minerals will give a power presentation on collecting in Sounthern California. Refreshments will be served. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
03/09/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Drop in for nursery rhymes, songs, books, toys, and movement activities for walkers up to 24 months accompanied by an adult. No Siblings please.
03/09/10	Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor A gentle flow yoga class for you and your tot.
03/09/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Listen to stories and sing songs about lions and lambs. Plus, participate in various activities and play games. Tickets will be given out one half hour prior to the start of the program.
03/09/10	McDonald's Help your child improve in reading and enjoy cooking, dinner, music, and nature.
03/09/10	Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue, between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place Young artists age 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture. Pre-registration required.
03/09/10	Spacecraft 355 Bedford Avenue Young artists ages 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture. Pre-registration required.
03/09/10	Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue, between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place Young artists age 3-4 will get inspiration for their artwork by looking at the work of fine artists. Activities include Andy Goldsworthy-inspired nature sculptures, Kandinsky music painting, and Haring-inspired murals. Pre-registration required.
03/09/10	Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Meet live animals, read a book, create a craft and go on a short walk to explore the natural world. Ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver.
03/09/10	Dance Cavise Studios 273 Halstead Avenue Classes for women looking to improve their health and fitness.
03/09/10 through 03/10/10	Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue This program, for children 18 months to three years and accompanied by an adult,includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session focuses on animal movement and motion. Pre-registration required.
03/09/10	Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue Families can drop in during open house week and sample classes for FREE. Instructors and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy door prizes, demos, face painting and more.
03/09/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Meets the second Tuesday of each month in the M. Bennett Café. Hand-made items are created for donation to local organizations. Light refreshments will be for sale.
03/09/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Kings Bay Library branch 2035 Nostrand Avenue Make arts and crafts with your peers.
03/09/10	Queens Library-Hollis branch 202-05 Hillside Avenue Children grades 3-6 play and build structures with Legos.
03/09/10	Queens Library 98-30 57 Avenue Kids ages 11-14 receive tips and a hands-on introduction on how to have a healthy lifestyle all through their growing years.
03/09/10	Manhattan Church of Christ 48 East 80th St. Learn new songs and sing old favorites, dance, and make music with the family. RSVP is suggested.
03/09/10	Metropolitan Kids Movement 427 East 74th Street Learn to set clear intentions which guide your parenting style. Discover strategies that nurture compassion, curiosity, kindness, patience, respect and creativity in a way that inspires your children for their greatness.Presented by parenting expert Sandi Schwartz.
03/09/10	The CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Ave. This series of talks by major poets, curated by Tim Peterson and titled in honor of Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, explores the relationship between contemporary poetic manifesto, practice, queer theory and pedagogy. Visit http://tendenciespoetics.blogspot.com for commentary and sample recordings from past events, as well as news about upcoming events. Co-sponsored by Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, Ph.D. Program in English, and Poetics Group
03/09/10	Wild by Nature 2709 Long Beach Road Thermal Imaging is a safe, non-contact, non-invasive procedure for visualizing the body's physiologic response. Monthly self exams, annual physician check-ups and yearly thermography and mammography, when indicated, increase the effectiveness of early detection to greater than 95 percent. Join Dr. Moshe Dekel and bring your questions! Please call customer service to sign up for this lecture.
03/09/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive Catch the film "Cardinals Up Close". View the in-depth world of the cardinal and his habitat in this comprehensive film.
03/09/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2nd Floor Mothers and their infants are welcome to attend this informal meeting. Mothers will be able to share concerns and exchange ideas.
03/09/10	New Baby Belly 924 N. Broadway Moms and their babies (ages 3 weeks or 6 weeks if you've had a cesarian up to six months or until the child is crawling) take a yoga class to tone their stomach muscles, gain strength and learn relaxation tips.
03/09/10	Kosciuszko Foundation 15 E. 65th St. Join The Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York for an exquisite evening of music performed by principal players of the New York Philharmonic. The performance will feature virtuosos Robert Langevin (principal flutist of the New York Philharmonic), Liang Wang (principal oboist of the New York Philharmonic) and acclaimed pianist, John Novacek. They will perform works by Bach, Schumann, Taffanel, and others. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 212-239-9190 or visit http://www.lyricny.org/gettickets.html.
03/09/10	Esteem Wellness Lifestyle Studio 45C Broadway KIds gain flexibility, calmness, and focus with this yoga class for kids offered every Tuesday.
03/09/10	American Family Community Services, Inc. 37-63 76th Street An educational workshop for adults given by bilingual LMSW and MSW practitioners. Space is limited; to pre-register, email Info@Americanfamilyny.org or call 718-639-8370.
03/09/10	Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Road This fun-filled FREE activity experience for parents and toddlers features tumbling, tossing, tasting, dancing and a special art project designed to stimulate and encourage your child's abilities. Parents have the opportunity to socialize and develop friendships.
03/09/10	Libertine Library at Gild Hall 15 Gold Street (at Platt) Acclaimed local authors Julie Metz and Austin Ratner will read from their newest works, sign books, and mingle with authors and readers. A discussion with the authors will follow, on how parenthood has affected their successful literary careers. Pen Parentis is a local organization that provides resources to authors who are also parents.
03/10/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lame Young scientists in grades K-5 will have fun exploring the concepts of fullness and emptiness. How much can that jar hold? Is it full or can something else be added? Experiment to see how many water drops a penny can hold before spilling over. Discover if anything is ever truly empty or full. Pre-registration required.
03/10/10	Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue Learn basic steps to Latin dances with your baby in tow.
03/10/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Anna Netrebko stars in the most popular opera in the repertory. Piotr Beczala, who signaled his arrival as a top lyric tenor in last season's Lucia di Lammermoor, sings his first Met Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli's legendary production. Gerald Finley is Marcello, opposite Nicole Cabell and Ruth Ann Swenson alternating as Musetta.
03/10/10	Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street A phenomenal success since its founding, Amateur Night has always lured audiences with the thrilling prospect of discovering new talent. At 75, Apollo Amateur Night continues to demand and reward greatness, as performers vie to become the next Apollo legend.
03/10/10	Wide Horizons for Children, Inc. 254 West 31st Street Meet with a licensed Social Worker to learn about the adoption process and programs offered through Wide Horizons. Register online.
03/10/10	Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Meets for 8 Wednesday mornings. Each week read a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Please wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and footwear. Pre-registration required. For children 2-3 years old accompanied by an actively participating adult.
03/10/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker Street Rich Marotta and Twila Zone have fused the timing of comedy with subtlety and misdirection of magic in a comedy play that pokes fun at itself and delivers magic and illusions.
03/10/10	JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road Toddlers and their parents are invited to perform good deeds while making new friends.
03/10/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallows, listen to a story and participate in crafts. Enjoy a "Spring is Coming"-themed story and craft.
03/10/10	Stepping Stones Museum for Children Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue Discover ways to keep your home safe and sound with environmental health expert Rhonda Pales, Connecticut Department of Public Health.
03/10/10	Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street In honor of Women's History Month, children and their parent or caregiver can learn about 18th century cooking methods. Help make - and taste - applesauce and butter using colonial techniques then play "Guess the Implement." Pre-registration requested.
03/10/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Enjoy wonderful winter days at the Center with walks, live animals, stories and crafts.
03/10/10	Ambler Farm 257 Hurlbutt Street Children ages 4-5 with their parents are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card. Registration required.
03/10/10	Washington Irving School 103 South Broadway A comedic and exciting stage adaptation of the famous Chinese legend of the Monkey King about a headstrong young monkey who gains magical powers, rides a cloud, travels backwards and forwards through time, learns from mystical masters and uses his wit and abilities to save his people from horrible monsters. A combination Kung Fu moves and hip hop dance, the show is a timeless tale. Presented by the Family YMCA at Tarrytown Y Theatre.
03/10/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Fingerplays and lap games for babies who are not yet walking.
03/10/10	Fairfield Library - Main Branch 1080 Post Rd. Children ages 2-6 are invited to wear their pajamas and listen to stories. Drop-in. No registration required.
03/10/10	Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Rd. A one Book One Town event for Teens: Create beautiful butterfly cupcakes inspired by Nayeli's journey in this year's townwide read, Into the Beautiful North. Meets in the Rotary Room. Pre-registration required.
03/10/10	Fairfield Public Library - Main Branch 1080 Old Post Rd. Drop in for bedtime stories. Come in your pajamas and bring a parent.
03/10/10	Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor Beginners' yoga class for kids of all ages.
03/10/10	Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Each week kindergarteners will explore a different nature theme. Children will meet some of the Center's live animals, create crafts, enjoy stories and explore the woods and wetlands of the Center.This is a DROP OFF program.
03/10/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Children ages 4-5 are invited to a visit to Ambler Farm. Enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Bring library cards to check out books. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
03/10/10	Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue Families can drop in during open house week and sample classes for FREE. Instructors and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy door prizes, demos, face painting and more.
03/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch 10 Grand Army Plaza Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. presents a training session, hosted by Jean Mizutani, for families who need programs and services for children with disabilities.
03/10/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Students in grades 4-7 meet in the Historical Museum to read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic buildings of Historic Richmond Town will enhance the readers' experience of the time periods discussed.
03/10/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Learn dances from the courts of England and Colonial America. Beginners welcome; no partners necessary. Held upstairs in the courthouse.
03/10/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue A reading of the Dr. Seuss book "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins," followed by a hat making craft session.
03/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Carroll Gardens Library branch 396 Clinton Street Babies and toddlers can watch a short film and play with toys.
03/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch 10 Grand Army Plaza Hang out with your peers and enjoy books, games, and music.
03/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Greenpoint Library branch 107 Norman Avenue Make your own stylish T-shirts using paints and stencils in this hands-on workshop.
03/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Flatbush Library branch 22 Linden Boulevard Learn to play chess from a professional.
03/10/10	Queens Library:Fresh Meadows branch 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Teens get together at the library and play games like DDR, PSP and Guitar Hero.
03/10/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive Children can make a traditional piece of Native American Jewelry.
03/10/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street New parents share experiences, learn from one another and make friends.
03/10/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street A discussion group for parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. While children play, parents compare notes on topics of particular interest during the toddler years.
03/10/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2nd Floor Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. They'll learn about the hospital, watch a slide presentation and tour the Maternity Unit.
03/10/10	New Baby Belly 924 N. Broadway Expectant moms relax their body and mind with prenatal yoga to strengthen and stretch muscles, open hips and pelvis, release tension and maintain good posture, preparing the body for labor, delivery, and recovery. Learn how to relax through gentle yoga moments and by bringing awareness to the breath. Bring a yoga mat, firm blanket, and a body pillow. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
03/10/10	Franklin Square Public Library 19 Lincoln Road Three-year-olds visit the library for a special winter storytime. Registration required.
03/10/10	NYU Steinhardt School, Einstein Auditorium 34 Stuyvesant St. On Wednesday, March 10, María del Carmen Carrión opens this year's itinerant public discussion series that takes place in a variety of venues throughout New York. Each installment of The Curator's Perspective features an international curator who distills current happenings in contemporary art, including the artists they are excited by, exhibitions that have made them think, and their views on recent developments in the art world. María del Carmen Carrión is an Ecuadorian curator, writer, and cultural advisor. She is co-founder of ceroinspiración an exhibition and residency space in Quito, where she recently curated the exhibition PACO GRUEXXO vs EL HOMBRE FOCA. In 2009 she designed Ecuador?s National Grants System for the Arts. Between 2005 and 2008 she worked as Associate Curator of New Langton Arts, a non-profit gallery in San Francisco. At Langton she organized several group exhibitions including: Small Things End, Great Things Endure (2008); Critical Foreground (2007); Nothing Stands Still (2006); Five Habitats: Squatting at Langton (2006); Elusive Materials (2006); and The Revolving Archive (2006). She also curated solo exhibitions of Julio César Morales, Tercerunquinto, and Pete Nelson; and produced new video work by Adrian Paci. During this time, she started the video program A La Carta in Ecuador, presenting with guest curators from the US and Latin America over 20 video screenings of emerging and mid-career artists. María del Carmen?s former positions include Assistant Curator for Museo de Arte Moderno Casa de la Cultura, and Research Coordinator for Museo de la Ciudad both in Quito. In 2005 she earned her master's degree from the Curatorial Practice program at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. She currently lives between Quito and San Francisco. This event is free of charge and open to the public, though seating is limited. To RSVP please contact Chelsea Haines at haines@ici-exhibitions.org or 212-254-8200 x 26. This season of The Curator's Perspective has been made possible through the support of Agnes Gund.
03/10/10	Wild by Nature 369 West Main Street Parents join William Klenk, Macrobiotic cook and cooking instructor, and learn to maximize vitality into their cooking routines by incorporating variety into well-balanced meals. Please call customer service to sign up.
03/10/10	Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Avenue Tweens and teens celebrate Teen Tech Week with this introductory workshop on website design. Grades 5-12.
03/10/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Bob DiBuono has provided his voices, impressions and characters to MTV Europe, E! Entertainment, Good Day New York, Galavicion's Comedy Picante, Pax Television and WNEW's "Opie and Anthony" Show. Presently he can be found performing in comedy clubs around New York and the greater Northeast Region.
03/10/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) Powerhouse drummer Cindy Blackman is a commanding jazz musician, also known for her work backing retro-rock icon Lenny Kravitz. With a kinetic attack, she's ideally equipped to pay tribute to the amazing Tony Williams, whose unique rhythmic genius was immediately evident when he joined the Miles Davis band at 17. Williams soon invented a new and hugely influential drum set vocabulary. He was a key pioneer of '70s fusion in the astonishing band Lifetime (with John McLaughlin and Larry Young), and stayed at the forefront of jazz as a leader on Blue Note until his death in 1997. Blackman was mentored by master drummers Art Blakey and Alan Dawson, going on to formative gigs with saxophonists Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson and Pharoah Sanders. With fire and finesse, she provides an opportunity to hear one of the true disciples of Tony Williams, perhaps the greatest drummer of his lifetime -- or any other. Doors at 6, show at 8pm. $18 adv., $20 at door.
03/10/10	Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. Join Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter WALLACE at the Rockwood Music Hall on Wednesday, March 10 at 6 PM where he will perform songs from his debut EP, Playing With Fire (to be released on March 23). Wallace's live music performances are like no other. He rages and laments with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in another-- all the while gripping listeners by the ears with his scorching melodies and thrilling post-grunge sound. To learn more about Wallace visit: http://www.myspace.com/wallaceonfire For more information on Rockwood Music Hall, visit http://www.rockwoodmusichall.com or call 212-477-4155.
03/10/10	South Huntington Jewish Center 2600 New York Avenue Parents are invited to join BBYO and SHMA, in cooperation with the New Center for Collaborative Leadership at BJENY-SAJES, a beneficiary of the UJA-Federation of NY, for a special learning opportunity with Vanessa Van Petten, Youthologist. She presents a workshop about what's going on inside the teenage mind, balancing academics, college, extra-curricular activities, socializing, family and Judaism. Develop trust and successful communication with your teen.
03/10/10 through 03/11/10	Urban Zen Center at the Stephan Weiss Studio 711 Greenwich St. The FitTown Town Hall will bring together advocates for child health and present solutions that enhance physical and emotional health and wellness for children and teens in the home, at school and in the community. The goal is to engage parents and school staff as agents of change in bringing proactive health and healing practices to American youth. Wednesday, March 10th 10am - 12pm: Nutrition in Schools This panel discussion will focus on identifying ways to get more school administrations to take an active part in providing nutritious balanced meals for students, especially breakfast, and the integration of more fiber-rich and whole foods into school lunchrooms. It will touch on rallying community organizations to enhance their involvement in this role and to help parents better understand the benefits, both academically and socially, of ensuring their children eat nutritious meals with a strong selection of vegetables and fruit. 1230pm - 230pm: Creating a Healthy Environment Including Health Coordinators who are carrying out HealthCorps' FitTown USA community work with students, the panel members will discuss how they're identifying areas of their home, work and community environments that warrant enhanced health and wellness efforts. Part of the discussion will detail HealthCorps' use of web mapping to chart the challenges, opportunities and resources they have identified through photovoice technology in their schools. The discussion will touch on panelists' personal experience in working with youth and how they feel we can improve the health and safety of underserved populations. 3pm - 5pm: Food Thought in Underserved Communities This panel discussion will focus on the movement to bring more integrative health practices to often neglected communities. Urban green markets and green carts are being established in former "food deserts." Health experts are highlighting the benefits of sustainability and the "slow food" movement where locally-grown foods are more prevalently used in preparing meals and individuals take time to sit and eat with family or friends. Yoga is becoming familiar to inner city youth and students through programs like HealthCorps and Power Living. Education experts are recognizing the correlation of nutrition and staying physically active to academic performance, stress control and career opportunity. Thursday, March 11th 10am - 12pm: Kids Going Green This panel discussion will focus on the "green movement" broadening its appeal to America's youth through such community organizations as the NYC Food and Fitness Partnership and such school-based programs as Teen Iron Chef. A back-to-nature movement is taking hold where inner city youth, including HealthCorps students, are visiting organic farms like the Sylvia Center?s Katchkie Farm and learning about organic gardening first hand. Urban gardens are springing up in formerly blighted neighborhoods and a renewed interest in farming and nature?s wonders is traversing the nation. 1230pm - 230pm: Exercise, Music and Art Therapy for Kids This panel discussion will feature a diverse group of individuals and organizations devoted to bringing creativity and movement to kids and teens so they can better interact with their peers and have fun during the learning process. Many of the arts also entail interesting cultural components, like Brazil's Capoiera martial arts and Zumba's Latin fitness workouts. The goal is to show parents the importance of the arts and exercise to a child?s development and health and to hear firsthand how practitioners in these areas have influenced youth in positive ways. 3pm - 5pm: Spirituality and Mental Resiliency On this panel, participants will highlight their work in helping kids and teens combat depression and confusion through enlightening healing practices -- yoga, meditation and traditional therapy. Amid the scholastic world?s preoccupation with test scores, a student's spiritual side is often neglected. Fortunately members of this panel are engaged in addressing mental resiliency and in many cases bringing their beneficial healing practices to schools in under-served communities. Panelists will discuss the many successes that inspire them to broaden their reach to more schools and neighborhoods.
03/11/10	JCC on the Hudson 371 South Broadway Share challenges and experiences and learn how to take personal time.
03/11/10	World Ice Arena Flushing Meadows Corona Park The Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY), the nation?s premier ice dancing ensemble, launches its 2010 season of citywide performances with its New Works and Young Artists Series. Free performances are open to the general public. Specified schools from the Queens area will receive free skating lessons from ITNY company members, along with $5 skate rentals. Ages 4 and Up. Clinics for specified visiting schools; Elementary-Grade 8.
03/11/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Artist William Kentridge defies genres with Shostakovich's adaptation of Gogol's story. The new production is conducted by definitive Shostakovich interpreter Valery Gergiev. Acclaimed baritone Paulo Szot, who won a Tony Award for South Pacific, makes his Met debut as the man who wakes up to discover that his nose has disappeared.
03/11/10	Joan and and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island 1466 Manor Road Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. presents a training session, hosted by Mariko Sakita, for families who need programs and services for children with disabilities.
03/11/10	Riverfront Library One Larkin Center The evening features performances by YTI's teen students enrolled in dance classes as well as selected soloists.
03/11/10	Washington Irving School 103 South Broadway A comedic and exciting stage adaptation of the famous Chinese legend of the Monkey King about a headstrong young monkey who gains magical powers, rides a cloud, travels backwards and forwards through time, learns from mystical masters and uses his wit and abilities to save his people from horrible monsters. A combination Kung Fu moves and hip hop dance, the show is a timeless tale. Presented by the Family YMCA at Tarrytown Y Theatre.
03/11/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Listen to short stories, see fingerplays and participate in activities.
03/11/10	Parrish Art Museum 25 Jobs Lane Children and adult caregivers explore the concepts of colors and shapes through art activities, including painting, modeling clay, and collage. Educator Eric O'Connor leads the class in singing and movement activities. Offered Thursdays, through March 25. Space limited.
03/11/10	Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Each week 4 and 5 year olds will explore a different nature theme. Children will meet some of the center's live animals, create crafts, enjoy stories and explore the woods and wetlands of the Center. This is a drop off program.
03/11/10	Dance Cavise Studios 273 Halstead Avenue Classes for women looking to improve their health and fitness.
03/11/10	Grand Central Station 87 East 42nd Street See interactive displays, including a vegetable forest, ranch fountains, kid and parent-friendly games and much more. Kids will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on vegetable gardening demonstrations with The Organic Gardener, Jeanne Pinsof Nolan. Plus, try the new Hidden Valley dressing, play fun and education games, and take home recipes to try at home with your family.
03/11/10	Rockland County YMCA 18 Parkside Drive The Y'S Beginnings Toddler and Pre-School, a division of the Rockland County YMCA, will hold an Open House and Family Day. Daytime activities include an art display, games, spin art and bead painting, face painting, puppet making, movie time, story time, a book fair and a bake sale. The evening hours will include an art display, book fair, bake sale and group sing-a-long with Kurt Gallagher. Classrooms will be open to explore.
03/11/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Preschool-aged children up to age 5 can step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing, and singing. Takes place in the Historical Museum. Call for reservations: 718-351-1611, ext. 280.
03/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Bay Ridge Library branch 7223 Ridge Boulevard Meet other kids who enjoy writing, ages 7 to 10.
03/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: New Lots Library branch 665 New Lots Avenue Learn the basics of knitting with your baby or toddler.
03/11/10	Barnes & Noble - Park Slope 267 7th Avenue Local author Ellen Pober Rittberg will speak and sign copies of her new book "35 Things Your Teen Won?t Tell You, So I Will," a light-hearted, mini manifesto of pragmatic parenting advice that teaches readers how to deal with the hormonal, temperamental, and ever-changing teen.
03/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Windsor Terrace Library branch 160 East Fifth Street In this hands-on workshop, transform wire and beads of all shapes, colors, and sizes into stylish accessories.
03/11/10	Queens Library: Queens Village branch 94-11 217 Street Teens take part in arts and crafts activities in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
03/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Cortelyou Library branch 1305 Cortelyou Road Get free help with homework from trained adult volunteers.
03/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Gerritsen Beach Library branch 2808 Gerritsen Avenue Work on a puzzle with other tots up to age 5.
03/11/10	Old Stone House of Brooklyn 336 Third Street Brave New World Repertory Theatre presents an exciting, site-specific adaptation of the Arthur Miller classic, directed by Claire Beckman. Reservations required; go online to www.bravenewworldrep.org or call 718-768-3195.
03/11/10	Queens Library:Far Rockaway branch 1637 Central Avenue Kids ages 9-14 create a robot and program it to do what they want in this robotics workshop at the library. Registration required. Space is extremely limited.
03/11/10	City Treehouse 129A W 20th Street Partner with your toddler in simple animated poses, games, art, music and breathing exercises that help to strengthen coordination and build body awareness. Presented by Karma Kids.
03/11/10	Center for Family Music 102 West 75th Street oin Eastside Westside Music Together for a free demonstration class to learn about the educational research that supports the program and to experience first hand the joy of family music. Pre-registration is required.
03/11/10	Central Presbyterian Church 593 Park Avenue Learn about the educational research that supports the program and experience first hand the joy of family music. Pre-registration is required.
03/11/10	Christ Church New York City 111 East 87th Street Children play with toys, make crafts, sing songs and learn nursery rhymes while adults enjoy meet other parents and enjoy refreshments.
03/11/10	Chess & Checkers House, Central Park located inside Central Park at 64th Street Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the staff and color pictures, make decorations, and more. Limited space; no strollers inside the building.
03/11/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive Children can create their own Native American sculpture.
03/11/10	Joan and and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island 1466 Manor Road Parents of special needs children learn how to prepare for high school.
03/11/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2nd Floor Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. They'll learn about the hospital, watch a slide presentation and tour the Maternity Unit.
03/11/10	Franklin Square Public Library 19 Lincoln Road Kids visit the library for a special winter storytime. 10:30am for two-year-olds and 1:30pm for 4-5-year-olds. Registration required.
03/11/10	Amityville Public Library Oak and John Streets Kids in grades 1-3 participate in arts and crafts activities in the library.
03/11/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Mike Yard has performed on HBO's Russell Simons Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View, HBO's P.Diddy's, Bad Boyz of Comedy, and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham. The Black Comedy Awards honored Yard as one of the most thought provoking comedians. His quest to delve deeper into the minds of the masses paid off when Rev. Jessie Jackson invited him to perform twice for The Rainbow Coalition/ Operation PUSH national conventions in New York and Chicago. Hosted by Vic Henley (Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn), guests include Marina Franklin (NBC's Last Comic Standing), Paul Mecurio (CBS's The Late Show w/David Letterman), Ted Alexandro (Comedy Central Presents) and Rob Magnotti ((CBS's The Late Show w/David Letterman).
03/11/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) The Moth presents the GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night, using words as weapons, they battle it out to determine The Moth's GrandSLAM Story Champion. Doors at 6, show at 7. $20.
03/11/10	New Museum of Contemporary Art 235 Bowery (Prince St.) Led by the husband/wife team of Tori and Reiko Kudo, Maher Shalal Hash Baz's fluctuating lineup features mostly untrained musicians tackling songs often written the day of performance, expressing the innate beauty of failure as much as of success. With a background in Baroque, choral gospel, and electro-acoustic music, as well as experimental 16mm filmmaking, dogr sings layered and spatial songs that wind melodic phrases into journeys. $10 Members, $12 General Public.
03/11/10	Hudson Terrace 621 W. 46th St. Hudson Terrace invites you to taste a selection of Spirits, Mixed Cocktails and Martinis. Walk Around informal spirits tasting featuring a selection of specialty cocktails and martinis. Event begins at 7:00pm but for your convenience doors will open at 6:00pm. Drinks will be available at the bar ala carte. $40 per person.
03/11/10	George Bruce Library 518 W. 125 Street The workshop will focus on children receiving preschool special education services who will enter Kindergarten this September. Educational advocates will discuss what parents need to know for their Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting and what to expect from the Department of Education.
03/11/10	Sullivan Room 218 Sullivan St. Ian Friday & Manchildblack/Hype Life Music invite you to join the Global Soul Family @ LIBATION! On Thursday, March 11th the event that Shook Magazine calls "New York's prime party for spiritual freeform dance" returns to Sullivan Room for a night of great music and great vibes for a guaranteed funky good time! Libation's esteemed resident, Ian Friday (Tea Party Music), will handle deck duties and bring you a seamless mix of dance floor grooves rooted in rhythms from around the world. Also, acclaimed dance collective Afro Mosaic Soul will be on hand to heat up the dance floor, while talented visual artist Brian Life creates a work of art right before your eyes. 2 for 1 drinks from 10pm-11pm! For a sip of Libation check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxwLlfMcXfo Join the Libation Facebook Group at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Libati...3104710?ref=ts THURSDAY, MARCH 11th IAN FRIDAY & MANCHILDBLACK/HYPE LIFE MUSIC Present LIBATION w/IAN FRIDAY Hosted by: AFRO MOSAIC SOUL Live Art by: BRIAN LIFE @ SULLIVAN ROOM 218 Sullivan Street (Bet. West 3rd & Bleecker) NYC 10pm-4am $12 http://www.sullivanroom.com http://www.myspace.com/teapartymusic http://www.myspace.com/afromosaicsoul http://www.brianlife.com http://www.manchildblack.com ((Libation=Salvation))
03/12/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (the 2008 Beijing Olympics "Bird's Nest" stadium), have created the costumes and scenery. ldar Abdrazakov sings the title role, joined by Violeta Urmana, Ramón Vargas, and Carlos Alvarez.
03/12/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a lively band of seasoned performers playing traditional Irish songs, ballads, and upbeat melodies. Pre-paid reservations only with credit card
03/12/10	UCONN One University Place Participate with your child in this program designed to foster socialization, school readiness, speech & language, intellectual development, emotional development and motor development. Runs through May 14.
03/12/10	Avery Fisher Hall 132 W. 65th St. As one of the most influential voices in soul music, former lead vocalist of the funkadelic brotherly trio THE GAP Band, has received two 2010 Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album for "Uncle Charlie" and Best Male R&B Vocalist for his single, "There Goes My Baby." This is the first time that Wilson, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Joining Charlie Wilson as he headlines this very special evening is Leela James and Vivian Green with more surprise guests. Tickets available on lincolncenter.org.
03/12/10	The Castillo Theatre 543 West 42nd St The struggles of Tom Joad and his family are given voice by young people in this special adaptation of John Steinbeck?s classic story.
03/12/10	Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues Make nature-inspired arts and crafts.
03/12/10	Baldwin Public Library 2385 Grand Avenue, Children's Arts and Crafts Room Moms can meet other moms weekly at the library. This parenting group is part of National Mothers' Center. Discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, while the children enjoy a play group. Registration required.
03/12/10	Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street Young readers are invited to join a book discussion on one of the latest stories in the American Girl series - "Rebecca to the Rescue" by Jacqueline D. Greene. Participans can then help prepare a snack to eat, make a craft and play a trivia game.
03/12/10	Longwood Public Library 800 Middle Country Road Kids can join this club and be part of a storytime that developes early literacy. Parents and children share stories, songs, and action rhymes and will be given a fun take-home activity to share. Meet in the StoryPit for a five week session.
03/12/10	Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue Have fun playing chess. Boards will be provided, and matches will take place in the non-fiction section.
03/12/10	Sweet Rexies 1552 Post Road Leave the kids at Sweet Rexies while you have dinner at a nearby restaurant. They'll enjoy crafts, pizza, games, candy, and ice cream. Pre-paid reservations required. 203-254-3254.
03/12/10	Washington Irving School 103 South Broadway A comedic and exciting stage adaptation of the famous Chinese legend of the Monkey King about a headstrong young monkey who gains magical powers, rides a cloud, travels backwards and forwards through time, learns from mystical masters and uses his wit and abilities to save his people from horrible monsters. A combination Kung Fu moves and hip hop dance, the show is a timeless tale. Presented by the Family YMCA at Tarrytown Y Theatre.
03/12/10	Harrison Performing Arts Center 255 Union Ave A light-hearted and family-friendly musical set in the 1980's about midwestern teens who fight to bring back dance to their town.
03/12/10	The Magnet School for Global Communication Through Technology, PS 506 330 59 Street The Magnet School for Global Communication Through Technology gives students the opportunity to learn the importance of communication by studying topics such as investigative journalism and broadcasting techniques for the 21st century. PS 506 offers choice in educational opportunities for children in grades Kindergarten through 5.
03/12/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Skate to the sounds of a live DJ and party lights, and enjoy on-ice contests and giveaways. Skate rental is included in price.
03/12/10	Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 Learn about being a farmer through a hands on experience. Pre-registration required.
03/12/10	Palisades Presbyterian Church 177 Washington Spring Road The Children's Shakespeare Theatre presents a family-friendly production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. In the strange land of Illyria, nothing is as it seems to be, with a girl pretending to be a boy, mad-cap confusions and mixed-up love, all in one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies.
03/12/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Listen to bilingual stories, rhymes and sing songs.
03/12/10	Fairfield Library - Main Branch 1080 Post Rd. Bring your games or use ones provided by the library. Meets every Friday when school is in session. Snacks provided. Meets in the Rotary Room.
03/12/10	HH Wells Middle SChool Route 312 A family friendly version of the hit 50s musical and Broadway show. Performed by the Putnam Children's Discovery Center.
03/12/10	Applause Westchester 114 W. Boston Post Road The Broadway Babies staff will present an interactive musical performance with Broadway characters favorites. Plus, enjoy pizza, drinks, cookie decorating, tattoos and crafts. RSVP requested.
03/12/10	Green Meadow Waldorf School 307 Hungry Hollow Road See a video presentation of "Waldorf Education: A Vision of Wholeness," take a tour of the campus, and have your questions answered. Registration requested.
03/12/10	Queens Library Astoria branch 14-01 Astoria Boulevard Astrophysicist Kevin Manning teaches kids about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and amazing visuals.
03/12/10	City Treehouse 129A West 20th Street Listen to classic stories brought to life with drama, song, and props.
03/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Brooklyn Heights Library branch 280 Cadman Plaza West Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. presents a training session, hosted by Miguel Salazar, for families who need programs and services for children with disabilities.
03/12/10	The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. Three actors take the audience through raucous parodies of all 37 of Shakespeare's plays, beginning with a send-up of "Romeo and Juliet," followed by a "Titus Andronicus" cooking show, a rap version of "Othello," and a one-minute version of "Hamlet."
03/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Williamsburgh Library branch 240 Division Avenue at Marcy Avenue Babies and toddlers up to age 5 can socialize, play with toys, and watch age-appropriate educational programs.
03/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Borough Park Library branch 1265 43rd Street at 13th Avenue Free film screening for kids. Call for title.
03/12/10	Funstation USA 40 Rocklyn Avenue Attend this grand opening party of this newest location and enjoy raffle prizes, refreshments, and learn more about this fitness program for moms and their babies. Please arrive early to sign in. Bring a friend and receive a thank you gift. Free unlimited rides will be available at Funstation USA after class. See www.funstationfun.com for details. TO RSVP, please call 516- 599-7757 or email adelearkin@strollerstrides.net. The class will meet Wednesdays and Fridays.
03/12/10	Queens Library-Rosedale branch 144-20 243 Street Kids have fun singing to the music of their favorite artists in this karaoke session at the library.
03/12/10	Old Stone House of Brooklyn 336 Third Street Brave New World Repertory Theatre presents an exciting, site-specific adaptation of the Arthur Miller classic, directed by Claire Beckman. Reservations required; go online to www.bravenewworldrep.org or call 718-768-3195.
03/12/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Kids learn to make this Irish snack, then sample their creations.
03/12/10	The Rye Arts Center 51 Milton Road Jane Condon?s new one-woman show is a comedic journey from blue-collar Brockton, Massachusetts to upscale Greenwich.
03/12/10	Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway Kids can catch a screening of Sesame Street's "Abby in Wonderland" as the newest Sesame Street character, Abby Cadabby, falls asleep and follows a Red Rabbit (Elmo) down a rabbit hole and into a "Wonderland".
03/12/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive Watch the epic 1990 film, "Dances With Wolves" which tells the story of a Civil War-era United States Army lieutenant who travels the American frontier in search of a military post, and his experiences with a group of Lakota.
03/12/10	Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street A cappella sextet Take 6 vocal ensemble has won 10 Grammy Awards and released their latest album, The Standard, in 2008 with featured guests including Aaron Neville, Al Jarreau, George Benson, and Brian McKnight.
03/12/10	Palisades Center Mall/IMAX Theater Palisades Center Celebrate the opening of Disney's Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Children and adults are invited to wear their favorite pajamas, bathrobes and slippers to the special event. Pre-show activities include surprise gifts for children and adults, lucky seat contests and Fujifilm Digital Camera door prizes.
03/12/10	Baldwin Public Library 2385 Grand Avenue, Children's Arts and Crafts Room Kids in kindergarten-grade 6 make a St. Patrick's Day craft in celebration of the holiday.
03/12/10	Floral Park Public Library 17 Caroline Place Kids in grades 6-12 munch on pizza and plan programs at the library for the upcoming year.
03/12/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. In addition to being a regular warm-up comedian on The Daily Show for the last 6 years, Paul has done warm up for The Late Show with David Letterman and New Joke City. He was honored with a Peabody award in 2000 and two Emmy nominations in 2000-2001. Catch his new show, Got No Game with Paul Mecurio on HBO. Hosted by Karith Foster (NBC's Last Comic Standing), guests include Dan Naturman (Comedy Central Presents), Godfrey (Zoolander) and Mike Destefano (White Boyz in the Hood).
03/12/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Godfrey, the National spokesperson for 7Up, has been one of the hottest comedians out there. Several years ago, Ben Stiller cast Godfrey to play himself in Zoolander, a performance that has since achieved cult status. His more recent film roles in Johnson Family Vacation, Soul Plane, The Cook Out, starring Queen Latifah, and Phat Girlz, starring Monique, highlight his comedic range. Hosted by Sherry Davey (Comedy Central's "Premium Blend), guests include Greg Rogell (NBC's The Colin Quinn Show) and Ted Alexandro (Comedy Central Presents).
03/12/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) Keller Williams has built a career on his uncanny ability to captivate a packed house -- all by himself. He's been called a "one-man band." A "solo cult-hero." "Music's mad-scientist." All of which are clever labels for what seems to be an essential truth: On stage, Keller Williams works alone. For over 100 shows a year, Williams has proven himself to be a master of improvisational performance art. In his one-man show, he pads barefoot from guitar to bass to percussion stations, using looping effects -- and enough instruments to stock a strip-mall music store -- to layer sound atop sound until the stage swirls with a full-blown composition. While Keller has made liberal use of technology throughout his career, he knows that musicianship is ultimately a human undertaking. With a seemingly unquenchable thirst for all genres of music - bluegrass, jazz, and -- who'd-a-thunk-it -- hard rock ? occasionally Williams puts unyielding faith in a backing band. Whether performing with solo or with Grateful Grass, Keller, Moseley, Droll and Sipe or Grunge Grass (just a few of his "band" projects), Keller Williams knows best how to please a music hungry crowd. Doors at 8, show at 9pm. $22.50 adv, $25 at door.
03/12/10	Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 E. 61st St. Inspired by St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Sam Merritt, Certified Cicerone TM Beer Sommelier, will lead a lively discussion and tasting in an authentic 19th century tavern room. Beer donated by the Brooklyn Brewery.
03/12/10	Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Every Friday this month, the zoo will be cooking authentic Irish dishes. Today, kids focus on Irish tea and bread.
03/13/10	Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 566 LaGuardia Pl See a heart-rendering tale about a dinosaur named Darwin who discovers the true meaning of love. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the artists and actors.
03/13/10 through 03/14/10	Pier 94 711 12th Avenue at 55th Street Internationally known and a staple for New Yorkers. Celebrities and major designers and decorators from all over the country attend it in droves, and shoppers come from around the world to discover future trends! 500 Exhibitors on the Hudson River. NEW SHOW HOURS: Saturday & Sunday 10-6. PIER 94, 12th Ave. @ 55th St., NYC. Admission: $15, Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult
03/13/10	Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center Muser Drive Get a taste of maple sugaring. Tours start every half hour and are a 45-minute walk through the forest, stopping at points of interest to learn aspects of making maple sugar.
03/13/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Anna Netrebko stars in the most popular opera in the repertory. Piotr Beczala, who signaled his arrival as a top lyric tenor in last season's Lucia di Lammermoor, sings his first Met Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli's legendary production. Gerald Finley is Marcello, opposite Nicole Cabell and Ruth Ann Swenson alternating as Musetta.
03/13/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Artist William Kentridge defies genres with Shostakovich's adaptation of Gogol's story. The new production is conducted by definitive Shostakovich interpreter Valery Gergiev. Acclaimed baritone Paulo Szot, who won a Tony Award for South Pacific, makes his Met debut as the man who wakes up to discover that his nose has disappeared.
03/13/10	Rockland BOCES 33 Jefferson Street Grammy-award winning performer Tom Chapin celebrates his birthday with a special family concert. Bring non-perishable food items to show to donate to People-to-People.
03/13/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a lively band of seasoned performers playing traditional Irish songs, ballads, and upbeat melodies.
03/13/10	Wide Horizons for Children, Inc. 71 West Main Street Meet with a licensed Social Worker to learn about the adoption process and programs offered through Wide Horizons. Register online.
03/13/10	Loft Artists Association 845 Canal Street PRINT WHAT? Is an art exhibit of monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs and silkscreens in conjunction with free workshops demonstrating printmaking in action. Admission and parking are free, but we do suggest a $5.00 donation. Ages 3 and up are welcome.
03/13/10	Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Boulevard Listen to the curator talk about this new exhibit, in which families can explore Lunar New Year and Year of the Tiger traditions with tiger-inspired crafts, masks, and prints handcrafted by Chinese artists from China, New York and California. Afterwards, families enjoy a drawing workshop. Through March 28.
03/13/10	Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts 149 Girdle Ridge Rd Distinguished artists and "Rising Stars" will perform a concert and have comments about the program.
03/13/10	Florence Gould Hall 55 E. 59th St See the timeless classic presented by NYTB, the chamber company known for its meticulously rendered, professionally danced ?pint-sized ballets? created especially for children. Plus, hear a brief talk by Artistic Director Diana Byer.
03/13/10	Big Dee Volvo/Jaguar Service Center 499 Old Tarrytown Rd Have you child's car seat inspected for recalls and make sure it's installed properly. Certified Technicians will also verify that your child is in a proper child passenger safety restraint.
03/13/10	The Castillo Theatre 543 West 42nd St The struggles of Tom Joad and his family are given voice by young people in this special adaptation of John Steinbeck?s classic story.
03/13/10 through 03/14/10	City Center 15: Cinema de Lux City Center Plaza See a new G-rated, animated movie.
03/13/10	Saddle River Valley Cultural Center 305 West Saddle River Road Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with nationally-recognized young dancers from the McLoughlin School of Dance.
03/13/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Listen and sing-a-long with Pat & Mike for some Irish drumming and guitar playing. Learn about the bodrhan (a trditional Irish drum), spoons (used on the thighs), and enjoy a variety of traditional tunes.
03/13/10 through 03/14/10	NYC Discovery Walking Tours New York, NY Commemorate not one, but TWO ethnic celebrations ...and satisfy your appetite as well. Celebrate the upcoming St Patty's Day (March 17) and St. Joseph's Day (March 19) with a stroll through the former Little Ireland, with its Irish heritage sites, and a history and tasting tour of Little Italy, which ONLY once a year prepares pastries in devotion to St. Joseph. Stops include Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York, the birthplace of Cardinal Hayes, Mulberry Street, Banco Stabile and the Church of the Most Precious Blood. The sampling of Little Italy's ethnic specialties range from pizza and prosciutto bread to St. Joseph's cake. Note different times on different days: Sat., March 13 at 1 PM and 3:45 PM and Sun., March 14 at 12 Noon and 2:45 PM. $23 (includes food).
03/13/10	Shubert Theatre 247 College Street The Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre dances a production of Sleeping Beauty, often considered the finest achievement of classical ballet. With original choreography by Marius Pepita.
03/13/10	Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street Twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will be racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Tickets available at the Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster Outlets and Charge by Phone 800.745.3000
03/13/10	Westhampton Free Library 28 Library Avenue Kids create a simple, beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Registration required.
03/13/10	Stepping Stones Museum for Children Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue Come celebrate the museum's 10th birthday with special activities including live music and performances, face painting, arts and crafts activities, birthday cake and free admission all day.
03/13/10	Stepping Stones Museum for Children Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue Enjoy free admission and music and dance from Portugal.
03/13/10	Theatre Three 412 Main Street This heartwarming story of the simple son, Simpleton, is told in bold story, song, and poem, live on stage. Simpleton has always been told he was too simple, but in this story, his kind nature helps him find a Golden Goose, which is only the beginning of our friend's outrageous journey where he learns that honesty is always best and generosity is rewarded.
03/13/10	Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street A stage adaptation of the Pulitzer and Oscar-winning comedy with the underlying lesson to find the courage to do what you really want to in your life. Presented By Clocktower Players Adult Troupe.
03/13/10	Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Leon Redbone performs covers of turn-of-the-century music, Tin Pan Alley classics, Ragtime hits, and melodious jazz.
03/13/10	BroadHollow Theatre at BayWay Arts Center 265 East Main Street The beloved Disney story of Cinderella comes to the stage in a live theatrical version for families.
03/13/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Kids can visit the museum and participate in a variety of art and cooking activities.
03/13/10	Pequot LIbrary 720 Pequot Avenue Violinist Maria Bachman, pianist Jon Klibonoff, and cellist Alex Gerlach make up this celebrated trio, which the New York Times proclaims is "consistently brilliant." The concert will be followed by free master classes. To register for these master classes, call 203-938-3843.
03/13/10	Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Learn about different animals, their natural histories and ecological connections. Pre-registration is required.
03/13/10	Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Uncover some of the features unique to falcons, their migratory patterns and conservation status in our state. Suitable for children 8 years and older and adults. To register call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
03/13/10	Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site 897 South Columbus Ave. Explore the lives of women in 18th century America based on symbolism and inscriptions on gravestones, including several in the historic burial yard at St. Paul's. Then, learn about the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt, who visited St. Paul's Church and tour the historic cemetery and learn about the lives of American women over three centuries.
03/13/10	Harrison Performing Arts Center 255 Union Ave A light-hearted and family-friendly musical set in the 1980's about midwestern teens who fight to bring back dance to their town.
03/13/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Dress up in vintage fashions or your own clothes and skate to the sounds of the 70's, 80's, 90's and today.
03/13/10	Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and121 South Learn about the eastern bluebird, the state bird of New York, and a beautiful spring and summer resident which relies on human help for its breeding and make bluebird boxes to take home. Pre-registration required.
03/13/10	Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Learn about shapes, colors and sizes by making nature crafts and going on a nature hike. Dress appropriately for the weather.
03/13/10	Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Take a slow stroll with your toddler in tow through the woods to look at sticks and worms. Off-road strollers, slings and backpack carriers are all welcome.
03/13/10	Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Clear the vines and saplings from the site of the old apple orchard. Bring work gloves.
03/13/10	Westmoreland Sanctuary 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd Celebrate the sugaring season with a pancake feast and sugaring demonstrations. Reservations are required.
03/13/10	Felix Festa Middle School 30 Parrott Road The Clarkstown Education Foundation will hold its third Annual Chili Festival and Fundraiser. Fee includes unlimited food, beverages and activities for children such as crafts, face-painting and a magic show. The highlight of the event is a chili cook-off competion among local fire departments. The Foundation raises money to enhance and expand educational opportunities for students of the Clarkstown Central School District.
03/13/10	Palisades Presbyterian Church 177 Washington Spring Road The Children's Shakespeare Theatre presents a family-friendly production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. In the strange land of Illyria, nothing is as it seems to be, with a girl pretending to be a boy, mad-cap confusions and mixed-up love, all in one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies.
03/13/10	Rockland Country Day School 34 Kings Highway Parents and children can preview the School's summer camp program with a tour of the school's art studio and 20-acre campus. Children can sample an art activity before the tour. Pre-registration is requested. Contact Lorraine Greenwell at 845-268-6802 ext 201 or at lgreenwell@rocklandcds.org.
03/13/10	Greenwich Audubon Society 613 Riversville Road Come learn all the secrets to attracting bluebirds, wrens, swallows, and even owls to nest boxes when Ted Gilman explains best practices for nest boxes and wildlife-friendly landscaping. RSVP to purchase and construct your own bluebird nestbox after the program. To sign up, call 203-869-5272 x221.
03/13/10	Suffolk County Farm and Education Center 350 Yaphank Avenue Kids celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an annual Pot o' Gold Hunt and visit with farm animals. Includes wagon ride and light refreshments.
03/13/10	Purchase College Performing Arts Center Visual Arts Building, 735 Anderson Hill Road The Westchester Ballet Company will perform excerpts from La Boutique with music by Rossini and choreography by Beth Fritz-Logrea, A Midsummer Night's Dream to the glorious music of Mendelssohn, staged by Beth Fritz-Logrea after Sir Frederick Ashton, and other selected ballets.
03/13/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run An introduction to wolves for families with young children. Kids learn about the misconceptions and mythology surrounding wolves and learn that wolves as an important part of our natural world. Includes a visit with the Ambassador wolves. Pre-registrer at www.nywolf.org.
03/13/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America. Visit the Ambassador wolves-Kaila, Apache, Lukas and Atka as well as the WCC's red wolf exhibit. Pre-registrer at www.nywolf.org.
03/13/10	Norwalk Library - Sono Brach 1 Belden Avenue In the community room. For More Information Call 899-2790.
03/13/10	Katonah Art Center 131 Bedford Road Parents can socialize and hand build or use the potters wheel while receiving instruction from one of the pottery teachers. Pre-registration is required.
03/13/10	Katonah Art Center 131 Bedford Road Spend the evening eating pizza and creating art in a supervised, but informal enviornment. Pre-registration is required.
03/13/10	HH Wells Middle School Route 312 A family friendly version of the hit 50s musical and Broadway show. Performed by the Putnam Children's Discovery Center.
03/13/10	Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue An interactive musical experience where families sing, dance, jam and laugh out loud. Registration is suggested.
03/13/10	Club Fit 600 Bank Road Participate in a motivational scoring, evaluation, testing and training sports program session that ranks and charts your progress.
03/13/10	Green Meadow Waldorf School 307 Hungry Hollow Road Speak with the Early Childhood teachers and learn about the program as children enjoy nursery and kindergarten activities. Reservations are suggested.
03/13/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Play in the winds of March with fun, easy-to-make streamers, pinwheels, spinners and wind socks.
03/13/10	Mount Kisco Main St. More than 60 organizations, as well as Irish step dancers, Irish bag pipe bands, military bands, military re-enactment groups, antique cars, antique police cars, fire trucks, marching bands, community groups and much more will come together for the 20th anniversary of this annual celebration. Renowned storyteller Jonathan Kruk will present a special performance of Irish tales for children.
03/13/10	Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Avenue Dubbed "the Grateful Dead for kids," there's no better way to move, groove, and meet other jammin' families than at a live concert with The Fuzzy Lemons. Every show includes audience participation and a chance to get up so you can giggle, wiggle, and sing along.
03/13/10	City of White Plains Mamaroneck Avenue More than 25 bands, dozens of community marching bands, and floats will join Grand Marshal Thomas Devine, Jr. for this annual celebration.
03/13/10	Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center Muser Drive Get a taste of maple sugaring. Tours start every half hour and are a 45-minute walk through the forest, stopping at points of interest to learn aspects of making maple sugar.
03/13/10	Parker's Place 428 7th Avenue Young artists ages 3-4.5 will read a different children's book each session and complete a related art activity. Pre-registration required.
03/13/10	Hudson's House 413 Smith Street Young artists ages 3-4.5 will read a different children's book each session and then complete a related art activity. Pre-registration required.
03/13/10	The Waldorf School of Garden City 225 Cambridge Avenue The Waldorf School of Garden City College Preparatory is hosting an Open House for Nursery through Grade 12. Families can go on walk-through tours and receive more information about the school. Please call or visit the website for more information.
03/13/10	Parrish Art Museum 25 Jobs Lane Students learn how to translate a portrait or landscape image of their choice into sketches, pencil drawings, and large-format charcoal "cartoons" in this workshop for teens. The culminating painting will be created by simplifying, flattening, and recreating images from billboards, Pop Art, and commercial culture. Saturdays through March 27. Space limited; pre-registration suggested.
03/13/10	Parrish Art Museum 25 Jobs Lane Students learn how to translate a portrait or landscape image of their choice into sketches, pencil drawings, and large-format charcoal "cartoons" in this workshop for teens. The culminating painting will be created by simplifying, flattening, and recreating images from billboards, Pop Art, and commercial culture. Saturdays through March 27. Space limited; pre-registration suggested.
03/13/10	Scandinavia House 58 Park Avenue Some of New York?s most famous storytellers bring to life exciting tales of mythical creatures and fantastic adventures from Scandinavia and the far North. Listen to stories from Finland and other tales with Swedish Ballads told and sung by Johanna Hongell-Darsee.
03/13/10	Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts 2900 Campus Road As part of its first U.S. tour in 10 years, the Odessa Philharmonic orchestra will perform a program including Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor ("Unfinished"), Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A major, and Saint Sa?ns' Cello Concerto featuring soloist William DeRosa.
03/13/10	Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17 Street Families will compose collages that tell stories, then add them to a giant collaborative landscape. This workshop is inspired by "In the Shadow of Everest," which documents photographer Tom Wool?s month-long trek across the base of Mt. Everest.
03/13/10	The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue In a workshop that coincides with the exhibition "Demons and Devotion: The Hours of Catherine of Cleves," educator Lisa Libicki will lead children in a discovery of the creatures, real and imaginary, hidden in the luxurious borders of this exceptional Dutch medieval manuscript. Children will use traditional tools and processes to make paint with malachite chips, saffron threads, and cochineal bugs and create their own border to illustrate a poem or text of their choice. Bring a favorite poem.
03/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Learn about the powerful properties of natural plant dyes. Grind and boil your own plant dyes and dip-dye your own sheet of wrapping paper to take home. For ages 6 and up.
03/13/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with an exploration of traditional Irish music and culture with Darlene Graham, a children's musical artist who performs in this concert.
03/13/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Celebrate Irish folklore for St. Patrick's Day. Hear some of the famous myths and legends of Ireland, including those of leprechauns, who are mischievous fairies believed to hide pots of treasure and gold and grant wishes. Kids craft their own pinch pots with an Irish twist, to fill with their own treasures.
03/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Learn what animal features are necessary for living in the snow and ice by studying polar bears. Kids will learn facts about bears through story time, experiments, making a craft and more. The program includes interacting with live animals and a nature walk (weather permitting). Ages 3-4. Must be toilet trained.
03/13/10	Beczak Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander Street Step dancers from Yonkers' Christine Murray School of Irish Dance set the state for a "green" celebration. Registration is required.
03/13/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Students from the Wilton High School Honors Spanish class will share their enthusiasm through stories, songs and short videos Registration required.
03/13/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Discuss the 2011 Nutmeg nominees while eating pizza.
03/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard This astronomy program with Mark Freilich allows families to learn about the winter constellations Orion Nebular, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and Deep Space Phenomenon. These programs comprise an indoor lecture on basic astronomy and outdoor viewing with a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Dress warm!
03/13/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue Wildlife rehabilitator Suzie Gilbert will talk on what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
03/13/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Children ages 3-10 and their families experience hands-on participation with percussion instruments. Advance registration suggested.
03/13/10	All Star Studios 108-12 72nd Avenue-Ground Level This Open House allows families to find out more about Forest Hills Kids Corner's unique summer-camp experience for kids ages 5-16. All Star Studios, Bamboomoves, "Belle Arti" Center for the Arts and Young Chefs Academy have joined together to provide a combination of professional instruction in dance and theater arts, yoga/martial arts, music, as well as cooking in one fun-filled summer camp package.
03/13/10	Prospect Park Zoo 450 Flatbush Avenue This two-day SPARKS (Supporting Parents in Advocacy, Reform, and Knowledge in Science) workshop is for parents of preschoolers and elementary-aged children. Parents will learn about the scientific method, multiple intelligences theory, and how these standards are used in schools, all while doing hands-on activities that they can take home to do with their kids.
03/13/10	Noguchi Museum 32-37 Vernon Boulevard Families experience the museum together through a variety of activities, including tours and hands-on workshops. Advanced registration required. Email: education@noguchi.org or call 718-204-7088 ext. 203
03/13/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Teachers/Naturalists lead structured and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more using all-natural materials.
03/13/10	Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue Learn games, pastimes, and tasks that were common 150 years ago.
03/13/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Join a naturalist for cool science activities, featuring a new experiment every month.
03/13/10	Jan Hus Church 351 East 74th Stree Come join an imaginative "trip" to Ireland and join the leprechauns' search for the pot of gold. Music, arts and crafts, costumes, dance and take-home souvenirs are all part of the fun.
03/13/10	92nd Street Y, Kaufmann Concert Hall 1395 Lexington Avenue This new show form the award-winning troupe is packed with stories, songs, freewheeling dances, painting, audience participation, paper bag costumes and scenery and lots of adventure.
03/13/10	The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. Three actors take the audience through raucous parodies of all 37 of Shakespeare's plays, beginning with a send-up of "Romeo and Juliet," followed by a "Titus Andronicus" cooking show, a rap version of "Othello," and a one-minute version of "Hamlet."
03/13/10	The Coop School 87 Irving Place Gustafer Yellowgold concerts are a one-of-a-kind blend of live music and moving image, projected in vivid color onto a large screen. The minimally animated illustrations are accompanied by catchy and original story-songs, for a truly different multimedia experience that will entrance children and adults alike.
03/13/10	Prenatal Yoga Center 251 West 72nd Street, 2F Learn why, when, and how to do infant massage, so that you and your baby will immediately feel the benefits of this unique bonding experience. Therapeutic for both infant and caregiver, infant massage is easy to fit into your busy daily routine. Pre-registration is required.
03/13/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Windsor Terrace Library branch 160 East Fifth Street Share your hobby with other tweens.
03/13/10	Queens Library-Flushing branch 41-17 Main Street Xoregos Performing Company presents poetry by women writers of the Harlem Renaissance era, some poetry of Langston Hughes, three short plays commissioned for this program and a musical component featuring Early Songs by Ellington, Gershwin and Berlin.
03/13/10	Old Stone House of Brooklyn 336 Third Street Brave New World Repertory Theatre presents an exciting, site-specific adaptation of the Arthur Miller classic, directed by Claire Beckman. Reservations required; go online to www.bravenewworldrep.org or call 718-768-3195.
03/13/10	The Art Farm in the City 419 E. 91st Street Trained chefs help kids create delicious dishes and gives them the confidence to try new things, explore new tastes and make something they may have never made before.
03/13/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab 56th Street and Madison Avenue When Chuck the astronaut lands on a distant planet filled with little green people, he is surprised to discover that humans are not alone in the galaxy. He gets the shock of his life when the residents of Planet 51 mistakenly believe that his presence is the start of an alien invasion of the human kind. Luckily, Lem quickly realizes that Chuck is friendly and makes it his personal mission to help him return safely to his ship.
03/13/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab 56th Street and Madison Avenue The Knights of Sesame Street are on a quest. Sir Elmo, Sir Abby, and Sir Telly discover a yogurt eating yodeling yak on their quest to find things that start with the letter Y.
03/13/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street Guest judges will oversee categories like 'softest', 'looks most like your owner', 'best beard', 'weirdest trick', and 'best costume.' Browse through doggie retail goods for sale, get your face painted, grab lunch, and support participating non-profit animal organizations. A percentage of proceeds will go directly to benefit BARC (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition), a no-kill shelter located in Williamsburg.
03/13/10	Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place Explore the Center for Architecture's exhibition "Modernism At Risk," using the new Family Guide. Learn about the modernist style of architecture and how it has shaped cities and ideas about buildings. Families will then create their own building models in the modernist style. Pre-registration is required.
03/13/10	Suffolk Y JCC 79 Hauppuage Road Kids wear pajamas and spend a fun filled night of gym time, arts and crafts, snacks, and a movie with popcorn.
03/13/10	The Players Theatre 115 MacDougal Street See a special adaption of the classic fairy tale with live music, elaborate sets and costumes, professional actors and a pre-show arts workshop.
03/13/10	Japan Society 333 E. 47th St. Explore Japanese prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Use games, puzzles, storytelling, and other techniques for discussing art and culture, and learn Japanese vocabulary with language acquisition activities.
03/13/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive Learn how to distinguish minerals Native American style by just using your 5 senses.
03/13/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive The film "Earth Revealed-- Minerals: Materials of the Earth" shows how minerals have been indispensable to human civilization. Learn about different types of minerals, their atomic and crystalline structures, and their physical properties such as hardness and luster.
03/13/10	The Scholastic Store SoHo 557 Broadway Listen to the sounds of jazz clarinetist, Oran Etkin from the new kids CD "Putomayo Jazz Playground." Pre-registration is suggested.
03/13/10	MoMA 11 West 53rd Street A program specially designed for four-year-old visitors, families look, listen, and share ideas as they explore the world of modern and contemporary art. Interactive gallery activities and discussions give everyone the chance to participate.
03/13/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) Every Saturday night, the Highline combiniesg the live music of the 80's Rock & Roll era along with the best DJ's spinning the present hits. 21 & over. Doors at 10:30pm, show at 11pm. $20. RSVP to info@4kent.com
03/13/10	Baruch Performing Arts Center, Engelman Recital Hall 55 Lexington Ave. "Musica Sequenza" performs a selection of Vivaldi's four unknown concertos as The New Four Seasons, arranged by Burak Ozdemir and C.P.E. Bach Pastorale for Violin, Bassoon and Basso Continue. Ensemble will make its debut performance at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. Musica Sequenza an early music ensemble founded by Burak Ozdemir, is comprised of Juilliard musicians who shared a common passion for music from the early ages. The ensemble performs music ranging from renaissance to late rococo on both modern and period instrument. The ensemble made its debut on January 2009 at Peter J Sharp Theater at Juilliard's Chamber Fest.
03/13/10	PS334/The Anderson School 100 West 77th Street See performances from Wingspan Arts school programs including ?Mainstage? and master classes in clowning, drumming and dance, hip hop, and other interactive arts.
03/13/10	The Scholastic Store 555 Broadway Putomayo comes to Scholastic for a kids jazz extravaganza. Listen to the sounds of jazz clarinetist, Oran Etkin from the new kids CD Putomayo Jazz Playground. RSVP is requested.
03/13/10	Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day at this children's program featuring Irish tales and music.
03/13/10	Greater Westhampton Chamber Of Commerce Mill Road to Main Street Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this parade, from Mill Road to Main Street.
03/13/10	The Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade Committee Saxon Avenue to Main Street (Montauk Highway) Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this parade featuring floats, clowns, mummers, horses and antique cars and more. A public mass is offered at noon at St. Patrick's Church, where the parade will also conclude with awards for best float, pipes, and drum bands.
03/13/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue Wild bird rehabilitator Suzie Gilbert will talk about her work with injured wild birds. Co-sponsored with Saw Mill River Audubon Society.
03/13/10 through 03/14/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Jay Oakerson's unbelievable life stories never fail to surprise an audience. Oakerson has been featured on HBO's P. Diddy's Bad Boyz of Comedy, BET's Comic View and Comedy Central Presents. He is also known for his writing on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show. Wil Sylvince of BET's Comedy View will also be performing.
03/13/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Godfrey, the National spokesperson for 7Up, has been one of the hottest comedians out there. Several years ago, Ben Stiller cast Godfrey to play himself in Zoolander, a performance that has since achieved cult status. His more recent film roles in Johnson Family Vacation, Soul Plane, The Cook Out, starring Queen Latifah, and Phat Girlz, starring Monique, highlight his comedic range. Hosted by William Stephenson (The Apollo Comedy Hour), guests include Greg Rogell (NBC's The Colin Quinn Show) and Brian McFadden (MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour)
03/13/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Greer began his comedy career in the early nineties, and within a few years made his national television debut with an appearance on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman. He went on to be a regular performer on Comedy Central's mega hit, Chappelle's Show. Greer Barnes is one of the nation's most seasoned and talented performers. His conversational style, mastery of dialects and quick wit have made him a favorite at clubs throughout the country and the world. Hosted by William Stephenson (The Apollo Comedy Hour), guests include Brian McFadden (MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour), Godfrey (Zoolander) and Amy Schumer (Last Comic Standing).
03/13/10	Solar1 2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East In this workshop, participants will learn how to construct a circuit that gathers solar energy and releases it in bursts, and then use it in the creation of a small, light-powered, vibro-bot. These Bugbots will respond directly to the intensity of the light that they are exposed to, using solar energy to power two vibrating pager motors. On a sunny day they will skitter about frantically... On cloudy days they will move intermittently as they build up energy. During the course of this workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of solar-powered electronics and circuit construction. Each participant will solder their own circuit board and build a Bugbot of their own to take home. Participants need no prior experience in this field. Just come with a willingness to learn! Registration for this workshop is limited to 15 participants, so sign up today! It will be on March 13, from 1 - 5, and will be taught by Christian Cerrito Resident Researcher Interactive Telecommunications Program, NYU. His website. LOCATION: Solar One is located right along the East River, south of E.23rd St, beside the FDR Drive at the northern end of Stuyvesant Cove Park. To view map and directions, click this link :http://solar1.org/about/map/ PRICE: $35. All materials and tools included. REGISTER HERE: https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=29113
03/13/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) Joe Hurley's 11th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue will enter its 2nd decade as the grandest and most beloved musical event of the St Patrick's season in NYC. Gathering friends and performers from NYC punk-rock legends to Broadway stars, from best-selling novelists to star comedians and rock legends-From Rock & Roll Hall-Of-Famers to downtown luminaries from visiting Irish entertainers to up and coming local singers, the performers all dive into Hurley's vision of 'The Great Irish Songbook,' backed by The Revue's sublime All-Star band. Doors at 6, show at 7. $20 adv, $25 at door. VIP booths for 6 available for $30 per seat. VIP Balcony table seats available for $30 per ticket in groups of 2, 4, or 6.
03/13/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
03/13/10	Blue Rock School 110 Demarest Mill Road Parents are invited to learn about Blue Rock School's philosophy and tour their three-acre wooded campus for grades K-8. RSVP to the Admissions Director, Beverly Stycos, at 845-627-0234.
03/13/10	American Family Community Services, Inc. 37-63 76th Street An anger management and parenting skills workshop. At the end of the seminar, students will receive an attendance certificate. Spaces are limited; to pre-register, email Info@Americanfamilyny.org or call 718-639-8370.
03/13/10	American Family Community Services, Inc. 37-63 76th Street An eight-week parenting skills workshop offered on Saturdays (two sessions: one in English, one in Spanish). Participants receive an attendance certificate at the end of the seminar. Space is limited; to pre-register, email Info@Americanfamilyny.org or call 718-639-8370.
03/13/10	Southern Hospitality 1460 Second Ave. 14 HD TVS, 1 Large Projection Screen. $20 General admission. $50 VIP includes 3 hr premium open bar 9pm-midnight.
03/13/10	SUNY Maritime College 6 Pennyfield Avenue Learn about SUNY Maritime College's summer learn-to-sail camps. Free supervised games, activities and refreshments for kids.
03/13/10	MetKids Store at The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street Matthew Reinhart will introduce young readers to the best-selling Encyclopedia Mythologica pop-up book series, which he created with co-author Robert Sabuda. Reinhart will execute a quick pop-up paper engineering demonstration and offer an overview of the ancient mythology featured in this intricate book.
03/13/10	Village Pourhouse Upper West 982-988 Amsterdam Ave. & 64 Third Ave. Pacquiao vs Clottey Boxing @ The Village Pourhouse Uptown. Exclusively at Village Pourhouse Upper West. $20 COVER CHARGE FOR GENERAL ADMISSION PLUS ONE FREE DRINK TICKET. Purchase tickets at www.pourhouseupperwest.ticketleap.com. General Admission tickets are for standing room only - Email Adam@yourpartyplanning.com for table rates and reservations.
03/13/10	Croton Reservoir Tavern - CRT 108 W. 40th St. (btw Broadway & 6th Ave) By popular demand, we're bringing back our legendary I Love the '80s and '90s Party! Not only will the famous DLJ spin all your favorite tunes from your favorite two decades, but we also have one of the best live acts in town! The sensational Steve Marshall Band will be playing a special covers set of all the best songs of the '80s. PARTY DETAILS: > '80s-priced specials: $2 beers and $5 well drinks 'til 11 PM! > The first 100 guests will get a free shot! > 2 floors + 2 bars + 2 decades of music = 1 totally awesome time! > $10 with RSVP at http://www.davidshapiro.net/upcomingevents.asp > $15 without RSVP > Call 212-579-4844 for more info or to reserve a table for 8 or more guests free of charge
03/13/10	SUNY Maritime College 6 Pennyfield Avenue Open House for Summer Learn-To-Sail and Waterfront Summer Camps for tweens.
03/13/10	Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Families enjoy Irish drumming and guitar playing as Mike and Pat discuss the history of Irish music, introduce some instruments like the bodrhan (a traditional Irish drum), and play a variety of traditional tunes.
03/14/10	Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts 2900 Campus Road David Gonzalez puts a new spin on the classic fairy tale, using live and electronic music, dance, image projections, and lighting to create a magical multimedia world.
03/14/10	QUEENSBOROUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 222-05 56th Avenue Giuseppe Verdi?s music animates the world of Violetta, a beautiful Paris courtesan who must abandon her beloved Alfredo to save his family's honor. La Traviata ?the fallen one ? is a captivating story of money, wild youth, true love, and true love?s sacrifice. Ravishing melodies, beautiful costumes, wonderfully colorful sets, a powerhouse cast, engaging chorus and an evocative orchestration abound in Verdi's romantic opera.
03/14/10	Hofstra University Physical Fitness Center, North Campus Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Festival, which features the pop-folk Irish band Celtic Cross, the female traditional Irish band Girsa, Micahel O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band, The Hirten Family Irish Dancers and more.
03/14/10	Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 Learn all about making maple syrup. Weather permitting.
03/14/10	Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center Muser Drive Get a taste of maple sugaring. Tours start every half hour and are a 45-minute walk through the forest, stopping at points of interest to learn aspects of making maple sugar.
03/14/10	Symphony Space, Thalia Theater 2537 Broadway The Newbery Medalist, Kate DiCamilllo,(The Tale of Despereaux) talks about her new novel, a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true. The event includes a discussion with the audience, a creative writing project, and a book signing.
03/14/10	The Castillo Theatre 543 West 42nd St The struggles of Tom Joad and his family are given voice by young people in this special adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic story.
03/14/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker Street The Shadow Box Theatre presents its annual shadow puppet show. Listen to the wit, wisdom and humor of "The African Drum" as it reveals "How the Turtle Got Its Shell" and two more African folk tales, woven into the adventures of the little girl Kijana and her animal friends.
03/14/10	Stamford Observatory Scofieldtown Road The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable groups of stars in the night sky. Learn how to find it in the Springtime sky and why there is more to the Big Dipper than you might imagine.
03/14/10	Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts 2900 Campus Road Master storyteller David Gonzalez puts a new spin on the classic fairy tale in this world premiere solo performance, using live and electronic music, dance, image projections, and exquisite lighting to create a magical multimedia world in which a beautiful princess is awakened by true love?s kiss.
03/14/10	Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street Twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will be racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Tickets available at the Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster Outlets and Charge by Phone 800.745.3000
03/14/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road This young Korean pianist was nineteen when she won the Silver Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn Competition. The New York Times recently lauded her for her "elegance, refinement and pristine tone."
03/14/10	New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oenoke Ridge Includes a look at historic methods of Maple Syruping and a pancake brunch topped with syrup and a host of other toppings. Take a hike along "Maple Lane" and learn to identify sugar maples and other trees. Warm up around the campfire and share tales of winter adventures.
03/14/10	Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Naturalists will be in the sugar house talking about facts and folklore and demonstrating how to tap, collect, boil, and bottle maple syrup.
03/14/10	Parents Place, Inc. 3 Carhart Avenue Enjoy a day of play, socialization, and fun for children with ASD, their typically developing siblings and families in an informal setting.
03/14/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Celebrate the end of winter and the peak of the maple sugaring season, with depictions of Native American and Colonial style sugaring sites, candy and ice cream making, and live music.
03/14/10	JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road Gather in the JCC kitchen to mix up matzah ball soup, charoset, matzah brei, chocolate covered matzah and other holiday treats.
03/14/10	Prime Time For Kids School 70 Phillips Hill Road Enjoy a matinee show by the Bossy Frog and his band.
03/14/10	Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street A stage adaptation of the Pulitzer and Oscar-winning comedy with the underlying lesson to find the courage to do what you really want to in your life. Presented By Clocktower Players Adult Troupe.
03/14/10	Harrison Performing Arts Center 255 Union Ave A light-hearted and family-friendly musical set in the 1980's about midwestern teens who fight to bring back dance to their town.
03/14/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Enjoy a fun family day of skating and pizza. Skate rentals are included.
03/14/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road The virtuoso violinist Pinchas Zukerman will perform masterpieces by Brahms, Paganini, Bach and Beethoven with pianist Angela Cheng.
03/14/10	Westmoreland Sanctuary 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd Observe, learn to identify, and count birds visiting the bird feeding station. The program may be indoors or outside depending on the weather. Bring binoculars.
03/14/10	Greenwich Audubon Society 613 Riversville Road This program by Gina Nichol, former Audubon staff member, illustrates the hummingbirds adaptations and life histories. With vivid photographs Gina will describe how these birds survive in habitats that range from tropical forests to the forests of the Andes Mountains. Tips for attracting local hummingbirds to your own garden will also be discussed.
03/14/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road The virtuoso violinist Pinchas Zukerman comes to The Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. He will perform Brahms, Paganini, Bach and Beethoven with pianist Angela Cheng.
03/14/10	The Field Library 4 Nelson Avenue This classic Grimm's tale about transformation through perseverance, courage, and faith is illuminated with dance and live harp music. Reservations are suggested.
03/14/10	Merestead 455 Old Byram Lake Road Learn how an elegant Georgian-style mansion influenced decorating and furnishing trends across America. Space is limited; reservations are required.
03/14/10	Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Participate in a variety of archaeological adventures.
03/14/10	Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Explore winter buds and trees as well as their arrangements and characteristics. Bring a notebook.
03/14/10	Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway A fundraising event for the Zoo. Pay admission yourself or collect some "spare" change from friends and family. Three games, two slices of pizza, and a soda are included with admission. The afternoon will also include music and raffles.
03/14/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Enjoy a meal with the family, presented by Wave Hill's exclusive caterer, Great Performances. Reservations are required.
03/14/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Play in the winds of March with fun, easy-to-make streamers, pinwheels, spinners and wind socks.
03/14/10	On Track Sport Center 29 South Depot Plaza Try out to participate in the various sports teams for the sumer Maccabi games. Meet hundreds of other Jewish teens in athletic competition. Plus, enjoy social activities, community service and pride in being Jewish.
03/14/10	On Track Sport Center 29 South Depot Plaza Try out to participate in the various sports teams for the sumer Maccabi games. Meet hundreds of other Jewish teens in athletic competition. Plus, enjoy social activities, community service and pride in being Jewish.
03/14/10	Long Island Science Center 11 West Main Street Children celebrate the beauty of our oldest living plants! Learn how to determine the age of a tree and make a craft to take home.
03/14/10	Village of Tarrytown Route 9 and Main Street Marching bands, entertainment, and community organizations join Grand marshal Tom Kennedy for this annual celebration.
03/14/10	City of Peekskill Division Street at the Firehouse Bagpipers, bands, community groups, schools, boy and girl scout troops, dignitaries, police, fire and ambulance personnel and an assortment of vehicles will join Joselle Cunane, Grand Marshal for this annual celebration.
03/14/10	Tenafly Nature Center 313 Hudson Avenue Learn how to identify a maple tree, the history of syrup-making and how technology has changed the gathering of sap over the years. Participants can also check the tapped trees at the Cener and help boil down sap to make fresh syrup. Pre-registration requested. No strollers.
03/14/10	Tenafly Nature Center 313 Hudson Avenue Enjoy the season with a stroll guided by one of Center's environmental educators. Participants will enjoy different sensory experiences in the forest. In case of inclement weather, the program is cancelled. Pre-registration is requested. No strollers.
03/14/10	Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center Muser Drive Get a taste of maple sugaring. Tours start every half hour and are a 45-minute walk through the forest, stopping at points of interest to learn aspects of making maple sugar.
03/14/10	Staller Center for the Arts Stony Brook University Eletroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the stage with the tale of Darwin the dinosaur, discovering the true meaning of love.
03/14/10	Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Drive Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries.
03/14/10	Landmark on Main Street 232 Main Street The magical stories of award-winning illustrator and author Eric Carle come to life on the stage with beautiful puppetry: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon. Two theater performances are available.
03/14/10	SUNY Rockland Community College Fieldhouse 145 College Road Learn about local organizations and businesses that support young people and families in Rockland County. This annual event features entertainment, face-painting and crafts for children, giveaways and demonstrations.
03/14/10	JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street Popular children?s musician Joanie Leeds and her band, "The Nightlights," will perform hits from their new CD.
03/14/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with an exploration of traditional Irish music and culture with Darlene Graham, a children's musical artist who performs in this concert.
03/14/10	Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56th Avenue Guiseppe Verdi's music animates the world of Violetta, a beautiful Paris courtesan, in La Traviata - a captivating story of money, wild youth, true love and true love's sacrifice. This performance will have English subtitles and will be accompanied by a live orchestra.
03/14/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 8-12 learn answers to important environmental questions with fun and easy experiments, studies and tests.
03/14/10	Center for the Arts at the College of Staten Island Williamson Theatre, 2800 Victory Boulevard Theatre Sans Fil brings J.R.R. Tolkien's award-winning story of Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, and their dwarf friends to life by using more than 50 life-sized puppets, including a 25-foot-long dragon and 10-foot-tall trolls and goblins. Recommended for children over the of age 7.
03/14/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Teachers/Naturalists lead structured and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more using all-natural materials.
03/14/10	Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue Learn games, pastimes, and tasks that were common 150 years ago.
03/14/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Join a naturalist for cool science activities, featuring a new experiment every month.
03/14/10	Symphony Space 2537 Broadway This new show from the award-winning troupe is packed with stories, songs, freewheeling dances, painting, audience participation, paper bag costumes and scenery and lots of adventure.
03/14/10	The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. Three actors take the audience through raucous parodies of all 37 of Shakespeare's plays, beginning with a send-up of "Romeo and Juliet," followed by a "Titus Andronicus" cooking show, a rap version of "Othello," and a one-minute version of "Hamlet."
03/14/10	Barnes & Noble Park Slope 267 7th Avenue Join children's author Barbara Beery for a fun and tasty demonstration from her cookbook "Pink Princess Cupcakes," which features creative ideas for the perfect princess-themed dessert.
03/14/10	Old Stone House of Brooklyn 336 Third Street Brave New World Repertory Theatre presents an exciting, site-specific adaptation of the Arthur Miller classic, directed by Claire Beckman. Reservations required; go online to www.bravenewworldrep.org or call 718-768-3195.
03/14/10	Park Slope Prospect Park West & 15th Street Parade route: Down 15th Street to 7th Avenue; along 7th Avenue to Union Street; up Union Street to Prospect Park West; Along Prospect Park West to 15th Street.
03/14/10	Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) Family-oriented tours that incorporate conversations and creative hands-on gallery activities. Pre-registration is required.
03/14/10	Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers St. An entertaining and inspirational favorite about the power of optimism and motivation, Watty Piper?s time-honored classic, "The Little Engine That Could," comes to the stage with sassy, colorful life-sized toys of a bygone time.
03/14/10	Florence Gould Hall 55 E. 59th St See the timeless classic presented by NYTB, the chamber company known for its meticulously rendered, professionally danced "pint-sized ballets" created especially for children. Plus, hear a brief talk by Artistic Director Diana Byer.
03/14/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street Guest judges will oversee categories like 'softest', 'looks most like your owner', 'best beard', 'weirdest trick', and 'best costume.' Browse through doggie retail goods for sale, get your face painted, grab lunch, and support participating non-profit animal organizations. A percentage of proceeds will go directly to benefit BARC (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition), a no-kill shelter located in Williamsburg.
03/14/10	The Players Theatre 115 MacDougal Street See a special adaption of the classic fairy tale with live music, elaborate sets and costumes, professional actors and a pre-show arts workshop.
03/14/10	Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road The Mid-Island Y JCC's K.I.S.S. Center (Kids In Special Services) invites all returning families and new families to the annual Family Breakfast. Meet the staff and learn about wonderful programs and services for children and teens with special needs.
03/14/10	MoMA 11 West 53rd Street A program specially designed for four-year-old visitors, families look, listen, and share ideas as they explore the world of modern and contemporary art. Interactive gallery activities and discussions give everyone the chance to participate.
03/14/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Become fully immersed in Hebrew language and contemporary Israeli culture while enjoying a range of activities, including music, storytelling, arts and crafts, Jewish and Israeli holiday celebrations, special events, 92Y's GymMaze and more.
03/14/10	Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue Girls and boys ages 11-15 will learn babysitting skills.
03/14/10	Flamenco Latino Studio 244 W. 54th St., 4th fl. Flamenco Latino hosts an afternoon of flamenco singing and guitar featuring Alfonso Cid, Cante and Javier Bravo, Guitar. Tickets $15, Credit/debit cards accepted. Call 212-399-8519 for more info and to reserve. Alfonso Cid was born and raised in Seville, the heartland of Flamenco music. His mother, an amateur singer from Triana, a Flamenco enclave in Seville, and his grandfather, an aficionado of Flamenco were his earliest influences. He also had the opportunity of attending the activities of one the most significant Flamenco clubs in Andalusia, the Peña Flamenca Torres-Macarena since 1987. Alfonso enrolled at the Seville Conservatory in 1990 to study flute and music theory. For the following 5 years he received classical training. He also attended the classes of the Cristina Heeren Foundation for Flamenco Art in July of 2007 in Sevilla, Spain with maestro Paco Taranto and new talent Rocio Márquez. Since his arrival in New York in 1997, Alfonso has played with Flamenco artists, such as: Pilar Rioja, Andrea del Conte, Nelida Tirado, Sara Erde and La Conja to name a few. He has performed in the following venues: Town Hall with the World Music Institute, the Proms at London's Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Sala Covarrubias in Mexico City, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Joyce Theater, the American Embassy in Madrid, The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Symphony Space, Merkin Concert Hall, La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, The Spanish Theatre Repertory, Thalia Spanish Theatre, The Theater for the New City, as well as touring in Spain, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico and many flamenco venues throughout the tri-state area. Javier Bravo was born in Buenos Aires Argentina and has been developing his activity as a composer and classical guitar player since 1986. He graduated with a gold medal from the Conservatory Manuel de Falla (Buenos Aires, Argentina) where he studied with Vicente Elías (Guitar) and Rodolfo Daluisio (Composition). He was awarded several times in both disciplines. He gave numerous recitals in South and North America and Europe as a guitar player. As a composer he wrote pieces for several instruments including symphonic and electro-acoustic music and he did arrangements of popular music. He is currently a guitar teacher at the main conservatories in Buenos Aires.
03/14/10	Hofstra University Physical Fitness Center, North Campus Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Festival, which features the pop-folk Irish band Celtic Cross, the female traditional Irish band Girsa, Micahel O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band, The Hirten Family Irish Dancers and more.
03/14/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street on the Harbor Families enjoy an afternoon of Irish entertainment, starring singer/songwriter, comedian Ed Ryan and dancers from the Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance in a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Kids can partipcate in craft activities and enjoy Irish tea and Irish soda bread. An Irish Soda Bread Competition will take place at 3pm. Families can shop for gifts at Irish Elegance with a $5 coupon with admission.
03/14/10	Bayport/Blue Point Chamber of Commerce Snedecor Avenue and continuing along Montauk Highway An estimated 25,000 spectators are expected at this annual St. Patrick's Day parade.Families enjoy nearly a dozen Pipe bands, along with 60-70 other participating groups and free Irish food all day.
03/14/10	Rocky Point Chamber of Commerce Harrison Avenue and 25A An estimated 50,000 spectators are expected for this 60th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, along 25A in Miller Place, heading east three miles to Rocky Point.
03/14/10	Huntington Ancient Order of the Hibernians New York Avenue Celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday with the oldest and largest parade on Long Island, complete with over 25 marching bands. The parade will start start north of the train station, follow New York Avenue and turn west onto Main Street, ending at Saint Patrick's Church.
03/14/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Greer began his comedy career in the early nineties, and within a few years made his national television debut with an appearance on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman. He went on to be a regular performer on Comedy Central's mega hit, Chappelle's Show. Greer Barnes is one of the nation's most seasoned and talented performers. His conversational style, mastery of dialects and quick wit have made him a favorite at clubs throughout the country and the world. Hosted by William Stephenson (The Apollo Comedy Hour), guests include Bernadette Pauley (Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn), Gregory K (30 Rock), Joe DeRosa (Premium Blend) and Al Ducharme (Comedy Hour).
03/14/10	B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 237 W. 42 St. (7-8 Aves.) Featuring Lingo (Georgia), Leroy Justice (NYC). Jamie McLean Band (NYC). Featured Special Guest: Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band) + additional Special Guests throughout the night! Proceeds to support The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House in Macon, Georgia. $12.00 Advance, $15.00 Day of Show.
03/14/10	Cupcake Cafe 18 West 18th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) Visit four of the best cupcake shops in Chelsea and Union Square, including Cupcake Cafe, Aunt Butchie's, and Billies. Tour ends at Chelsea Market. Purchase of cupcakes are additional.
03/14/10	Uptown Sports Complex 170 W. 233rd St. (btw. Broadway & Bailey Ave.), The Bronx ($35 WITH PRE-PAID REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY, MARCH 12) The 4 Hour Beginner Bachata Workshop by Cindy Osorio. If you are a busy individual who simply cannot commit to the usual 4-8 Week Sessions offered at most studios, this is a great way to fit learning Bachata into your schedule. If you think you have two left feet. This is the perfect class for you. DESCRIPTION: This workshop is designed for those who have never danced before or danced very little. BACHATA is a romantic style of dance from the Dominican Republic. This is a popular partner dance is sexy, playful and surprisingly easy. In general it has reached a lot more popularity in recent years. More nightclubs are playing it, and therefore, more people are learning it. You will learn the following: the basic step pattern, giving and receiving turns, proper body positioning and hands, footwork styling options, several turn combinations, hip isolations, music theory. Once the workshop has been completed, the student will have mastered a solid routine of moves to take to the clubs. It is easy, fun and sexy!!! RATE @ THE DOOR: $50 Sign up with/without a partner. Space is Limited. For more information or to register: Contact: (646) 938-8092 Email: info@cinsationaldancer.com Pre-Register Online: http://www.cinsationaldancer.com/Weekend-Workshops.php
03/15/10	Hopper House Art Center 82 North Broadway This poetry workshop is for practicing poets and all who wish to explore their desire to write poetry. Group meets the third monday of each month. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
03/15/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (the 2008 Beijing Olympics "Bird's Nest" stadium), have created the costumes and scenery. ldar Abdrazakov sings the title role, joined by Violeta Urmana, Ramón Vargas, and Carlos Alvarez.
03/15/10	New York Philharmonic Avery Fisher Hall, Broadway & W. 65th St. With performances of his brilliant music and lyrics by the New York Philharmonic and special guest stars including: Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others.
03/15/10	Mamaroneck Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue Participate in rhythms, rhymes, and more. Pre-registration is required.
03/15/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Toddlers and their parent or caregiver are invited to listen to great songs, stories, fingerplays and more.
03/15/10	Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street Dress in green, listen to stories, sing songs & make a puppet on a stick with reusable items.
03/15/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Meet a museum animal, explore the grounds, and do a craft or nature game.
03/15/10	Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with stories and leprechaun hunt and then decorate your own shamrock picture frames. Pre-registration is required.
03/15/10	Glaze 34 Orangetown Shopping Center Bring your child to Glaze to hear a story and paint pottery. Fee includes the story and coordinating pottery.
03/15/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Listen to rhymes and sing songs at this interactive story time.
03/15/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Create a diorama using marshmallow treats to be displayed throughout the library. Limited supplies, so plan on visiting early in the week.
03/15/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Bring your doll to celebrate American Girl Josefina's 10th birthday. Hear selections from "Happy Birthday, Josefina!," learn about Josefina's life in New Mexico, and partake in a craft. Finger sandwiches, cookies, ice tea, and lemonade will be served. Registration required.
03/15/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Eastern Parkway Library branch 1044 Eastern Parkway Sing karaoke or watch other teens perform.
03/15/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Red Hook Library branch 7 Wolcott Street Learn to search encyclopedias, online databases, eBooks, videos, and other resources that can help you with your homework. For K-12 students.
03/15/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Cortelyou Library branch 1305 Cortelyou Road Get free help with homework from trained adult volunteers.
03/15/10	Queens Library: Queens Village branch 94-11 217 Street Storyteller Christine Campbell tells children stories about women of courage and wonder, in celebration of Women's History Month.
03/15/10	Queens Library-Douglaston/Little Neck 249-01 Northern Boulevard Helen Bodner helps families with knitting and crochet projects. Adults, teens and kids are welcome, beginner to advanced. Bring your own needles and yarn.
03/15/10	Blanton-Peale Community Counseling Center 75 Hicks Street A group discussion that lets men share their thoughts and feelings about fatherhood. Participants will explore the stress that men face as parents, learn techniques to become better dads, and learn collectively how to make more intelligent choices in raising their children. Space is limited; to sign up, contact Tom Kearns at 917-887-9111 before February 18.
03/15/10	Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) Explore exhibition highlights through creative, interactive projects led by museum educators.
03/15/10	The Art Farm in the City 419 E. 91st Street Trained chefs help kids create delicious dishes and gives them the confidence to try new things, explore new tastes and make something they may have never made before.
03/15/10	City Treehouse 129A W. 20th Street A unique class that combines yoga and play to get moms back in shape while strengthening the bond with their infants. Experience flowing asanas, challenging postures, and calming restorative time in a playful and safe environment for babies. Learn Baby Yoga exercises to strengthen growing muscles, aid in digestion, promote better sleeping patterns, and help infants towards their next stages of development. Dad's are also welcome. Prresented by Karma Kids.
03/15/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker Street An array of the finest stage magicians perform world class magic in an intimate theatrical setting.
03/15/10	New Baby Belly 924 N. Broadway Expectant moms relax their body and mind with prenatal yoga to strengthen and stretch muscles, open hips and pelvis, release tension and maintain good posture, preparing the body for labor, delivery, and recovery. Learn how to relax through gentle yoga moments and by bringing awareness to the breath. Bring a yoga mat, firm blanket, and a body pillow. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
03/15/10	East Meadow Public Library 1886 Front Street This early literacy program for ages 9-18 months focues on sharing language through songs, fingerplays and nursery rhymes. Birth date must be from 8/08 to 5/09. Registration required.
03/15/10	Floral Park Public Library 17 Caroline Place Kids in grades K-3 make a Leprechaun craft in celebration of St. Patrick's Day at the library.
03/15/10	Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Kids in grades 1-4 learn how famous artists Picasso, Calder, and others turned throwaway things into masterpieces. Then they'll transform old toys, trinkets, broken jewelry, bottle caps, wrapping papers, plastic, and more into treasures of art. Registration required.
03/15/10	United Martial Arts Center 509 L N. Bicycle path' Teens and adults learn self-defense moves in this class for women.
03/15/10	Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway An Interactive movement program for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 3-5.
03/15/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. Brian McFadden, an electrifying and charismatic performer, muses on dysfunctional families and the absurdities of everyday life in his stand-up routine. His rich performance style has propelled him into appearances on MTV, Comedy Central, and numerous cable comedy shows. Hosted by Dustin Chafin (Last Comic Standing), guests include Lenny Marcus (The Jim Breuer Show), Tom Cotter (Last Comic Standing) and Joe DeRosa (Premium Blend).
03/15/10	CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway Both youth and adult roles in Grease are available for open audition. Please come with sheet music for your chosen song and be prepared to dance. The performance of "Grease" wil take place June 18-July 11. For character descriptions, please see our website www.cmpac.com. For further information, or if you are unable to attend the scheduled audition dates and would like to see if other arrangements are possible, please contact the office at (631) 218-2812 or cmexecdir@aol.com.
03/15/10	Trinity Church 89 Broadway at Wall St. On Monday, March 15 at 7:30 PM, the Trinity Choir will be joined by the Trinity Baroque Orchestra as they perform Johann Sebastian Bach's Johannes-Passion. Although perhaps not as vast or well known as the Matthaüs-Passion, Bach's Johannes-Passion is, for some, more dramatic and varied. This beautiful work is inspired by chapters 18 and 19 of the Gospel of John. Andrew Parrott, Music Director of the New York Collegium and one the most widely respected scholars and conductors of Early Music, will lead the choir and orchestra through this performance. Intimately presented in the Gothic magnificence of Trinity Church, the concert will feature the purest of voices in changing arrangements from full choir to small ensembles and solo performances. Tickets may be purchased by visiting trintywallstreet.org/tickets or at the Trinity Church gift shop located on Broadway at Wall Street.
03/15/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Families can dress up as favorite circus performers and enjoy three hours of circus-themed activities, while awaiting the arrival of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus Animal Walk. They will march from the circus train to the Nassau Coliseum, right past Long Island Children's Museum's front doors.
03/16/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare's unforgettable characters. When this production, directed by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, opened in London at Covent Garden, The Independent called Keenlyside's Hamlet, "a revelation - thrilling throughout." Dessay plays the volatile Ophelia, whose extended mad scene is among the greatest in opera. Louis Langree conducts.
03/16/10	Parkway Community Church 95 Stewart Avenue Parents of twins or multiples are invited to this General Meeting, scheduled the third Tuesday of every month (except July and December). The format includes two 1/2 hour sessions of small, age specific support. 7:30pm: small group support; 8pm business; 8:30pm another small group support; and at 9pm the scheduled program will begin.
03/16/10	Tea Lounge 837 Union Street, Park Slope Weekly sing-a-long for young children and their guardians.
03/16/10	Little Chefs 9 Soundview Market Place Kids come celebrate the luck of the Irish and cook up a meal to remember. They'll make reuben paninis, Irish soda bread, shimmery shamrock cookies and shamrock shakes. Ages 2-12.
03/16/10	Barnum Museum 820 Main Street To celebrate P.T. Barnum's 200th birthday the museum is offering $2 admission for all ages through March 30.
03/16/10	Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street Featuring special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, the Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office and charge by phone 800.745.3000.
03/16/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road See new, independent films before their public release at Harlan Jacobson's Talk Cinema series. Screenings are followed by a discussion with film scholars and critics.
03/16/10	Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave Listen to stories, see fingerplays and make crafts.
03/16/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Create a diorama using marshmallow treats to be displayed throughout the library. Limited supplies, so plan on visiting early in the week.
03/16/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Drop in for nursery rhymes, songs, books, toys, and movement activities for walkers up to 24 months accompanied by an adult. No Siblings please.
03/16/10	Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor A gentle flow yoga class for you and your tot.
03/16/10	Yonkers Public Library-Grinton Will Branch 1500 Central Park Avenue Listen to new stories and nursery rhymes, sing songs and see finger plays. Pre-registration is required.
03/16/10	Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue, between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place Young artists age 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture. Pre-registration required.
03/16/10	Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue, between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place Young artists age 3-4 will get inspiration for their artwork by looking at the work of fine artists. Activities include Andy Goldsworthy-inspired nature sculptures, Kandinsky music painting, and Haring-inspired murals. Pre-registration required.
03/16/10	Spacecraft 355 Bedford Avenue Young artists ages 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture. Pre-registration required.
03/16/10	Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Meet live animals, read a book, create a craft and go on a short walk to explore the natural world. Ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver.
03/16/10	Dance Cavise Studios 273 Halstead Avenue Classes for women looking to improve their health and fitness.
03/16/10	What's Cooking? 30 East Main Street Kids can wear green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day by preparing and eating a "magically delicious" meal including Reuben sandwiches, Irish scones, Irish "smashed" potatoes, "Luck of the Irish" ice cream and Leprechaun Lemonade.
03/16/10	West Rocks Middle School 81 West Rocks Road The program is designed to encourage fourth through seventh graders to become drug prevention advocates and mentors for their younger siblings. Speakers include Mayor Richard Moccia, Chief of Police, Harry Rilling and Mr. Tony Daddona, Norwalk Assistant Superintendent of Schools. For more information, call 1-877-431-3295.
03/16/10	Prenatal Yoga Center 251 West 72nd Street, 2F Learn what a sleep schedule looks like, rocking your baby to sleep, swaddling and much more.
03/16/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Red Hook Library branch 7 Wolcott Street Learn about the fine art of kiting and make your own kite in this hands-on workshop for tweens.
03/16/10	Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56 Avenue The story of Harry the Dirty Dog comes to the stage in a new musical for families.
03/16/10	Queens Library:Long Island City branch 37-44 21 Street Kids ages 7-11 make their own tiara or hat for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pre-registration required.
03/16/10	Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew 263 West 86th St. Join Eastside Westside Music Together for a free demonstration class to learn about the educational research that supports the program and to experience first hand the joy of family music. Pre-registration is required.
03/16/10	Resources for Children with Special Needs 116 E. 16th St, 5th Fl. Learn how to get appropriate services for special needs children after they graduate high school.
03/16/10	Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive The film "In Celebration of Trees: The World's Oldest Living Things" shows a poetic vision of the many-faceted relationship between man and trees.
03/16/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker Street Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and gentle humor blend with the audience to make for a different performance every time.
03/16/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street For parents of toddlers, learn how to be an effective and loving parent while helping children develop self-control and discipline.
03/16/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2nd Floor Receive instruction in basic pediatric life support for the infant & child. Class content includes CPR and the obstructed airway (choking) and safety tips.
03/16/10	New Baby Belly 924 N. Broadway Moms and their babies (ages 3 weeks or 6 weeks if you've had a cesarian up to six months or until the child is crawling) take a yoga class to tone their stomach muscles, gain strength and learn relaxation tips.
03/16/10	New Baby Belly 924 N. Broadway A certified lactation consultant teaches this class to answer questions, help with breast feeding problems, and cover the benefits of breastfeeding for new moms.
03/16/10	Esteem Wellness Lifestyle Studio 45C Broadway KIds gain flexibility, calmness, and focus with this yoga class for kids offered every Tuesday.
03/16/10	Barnes & Noble Booksellers-Huntington 380 Walt Whitman Road Kids meet Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House Series. She'll talk about how she channeled a lifelong love of exploration and travel into one of the most popular children's book series and will also be stamping her books. Bracelets are required for this event and they will be handed out on March 15 after 9am.
03/16/10	American Family Community Services, Inc. 37-63 76th Street An educational workshop for adults given by bilingual LMSW and MSW practitioners. Space is limited; to pre-register, email Info@Americanfamilyny.org or call 718-639-8370.
03/16/10	Immaculate Conception School Auditorium, 21-63 29th Street Dr. Louis Vella will discuss the impact and benefits of good nutrition for both parents and children, including how to incorporate the right food choices into your lifestyle. Part of the Great Leaps Lecture series.
03/16/10	CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway Both youth and adult roles in Grease are available for open audition. Please come with sheet music for your chosen song and be prepared to dance. The performance of "Grease" wil take place June 18-July 11. For character descriptions, please see our website www.cmpac.com. For further information, or if you are unable to attend the scheduled audition dates and would like to see if other arrangements are possible, please contact the office at (631) 218-2812 or cmexecdir@aol.com.
03/16/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue The Nassau/Suffolk Bi-County Adoption Exchange is holding a dynamic, free Adoption Forum dispelling the common myths surrounding the adoption process. Learn how you can become an adoptive family to one of the more than 1200 children on Long Island in need of your love. Hear from speakers with first-hand, front line experience. For information, call Denise Alba at 516-747-0563.
03/16/10	Stand Up NY 236 W. 78th St. "Vec's" straightforward and brutally honest stand-up style has landed him spots on Sirius Satellite Radio's "The Howard Stern Show" and Comedy Central's "Live at the Gotham". Hosted by Tom Dadario, guests include Lenny Marcus (MTV's "The Jim Breuer Show") and Mike Destefano ("White Boyz in the Hood").
03/19/10 through 03/19/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Join in the Wii Fun Friday games competition that takes place on the big screen. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the start of the program.
03/24/10 through 01/31/10	The New York Society Library 53 E. 79th St. btw. Madison & Park Aves. Shirley Hazzard - one of the world's most gifted and acclaimed writers and author of The Transit of Venus and The Great Fire - unlocks her private collection of personal photographs and books that gives a first-ever look at the life she shared with her husband, Francis Steegmuller, the award-winning author, whose pioneering work on Flaubert, Cocteau, and de Maupassant brought him worldwide acclaim. On view at The New York Society Library, this FREE exhibition will also display photographs of European landmarks taken by Steegmuller, a gifted photographer whose work behind the lens has not been seen before. A 44-page catalogue accompanies the exhibit.
07/23/06 through 07/23/06	Beauty and the Beast Flatbush Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Cortelyou Road 11 blocks. There will be rides, too!