November 7, 2009

Self-Publishing Book Expo

9:30 AM

Sheraton Hotel and Towers, 53rd Street and 7th Avenue, Manhattan

The very first Self-Publishing Book Expo will be open to the public and will shine a light solely on self-published books and authors. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books, speak to the authors, and attend a series of lectures and panel discussions on a wide array of topics for aspiring and published authors.

Admission: $15 for the exhibition area only; $30 for the exhibition area and admittance to all panels and discussions. For more information, please call

(212) 353-3478 or visit

www.selfpubbookexpo.com

*New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Nature Center 5th Birthday Celebration!

2:00 PM

Greenbelt Native Plant Center, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue, Staten Island

Bring the family for an afternoon of fun in the forest. Join Greenbelt educators as they sing “Happy Birthday” to the Nature Center, say hello to the resident reptiles, take part in hikes and earth-friendly games, and make a memorable green kids pledge. This program is geared toward families with children ages 5 and up.

Admission: $8. For more information, please call

(718) 351-3450 or visit

www.NYCGovParks.org

*Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD!)

On The Reel: All The Ladies Say

8:00 PM

841 Barretto Street 2nd Floor, Bronx

Hip Hop dance duo Kwikstep and Rokafella present a special evening of music, jamming, art and a sneak peek screening of “All The Ladies Day,” a new documentary highlighting the lives of six female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago who have carved a niche in the physically challenging world of breakdancing.

Suggestion donation: $5-25. For more information, please call

(718) 842-5223 or visit

www.BronxAcademyOfArtsAndDance.org

November 8, 2009

The Educational Alliance

Preschool Family Concert with Tony Corsano

11:00 AM

197 East Broadway, Manhattan

Join much-loved children’s performer Tony Corsano, for an upbeat, lively concert that will entertain families and children of all ages, especially preschool-aged youngsters. Babies are also welcome! All proceeds will help support The Educational Alliance Preschool.

Admission: $10; Free for babies in arms. For more information, please call

(646) 395-4251 or visit

www.edalliance.org

Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership

Free Historic Flatiron Walking Tour

11:00 AM

The William Seward Statue, South-West corner of Madison Square Park, At 23rd Street and Broadway, Manhattan

A professional guide will lead participants on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood to see some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.

FREE For more information, please call

(212) 741-2323 or visit

www.discoverflatiron.org

St. Francis College

Artists Reception

3:00 PM

180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

"Daydreams: visions of five women photographers." Callahan Center for the Arts at St. Francis College Artist's Reception. The exhibition runs through November 30, 2009.

FREE For more information, please call

(718) 489-5372 or visit

frandickson.com/daydreams

*The Noguchi Museum

EDOKKO: Growing Up A Foreigner in Wartime Japan

3:00 PM

32-37 Vernon Boulevard, Queens

Isaac Shapiro, longtime friend of Isamu Noguchi, will read a selection from his soon-to-be released memoirs. His new book chronicles his family’s travels under persecution during the early 20th century and his subsequent career in law and the arts.

Admission: $10; $5 for seniors and students; FREE for children under 12. For more information, please call

(718) 204-7088 or visit

www.Noguchi.org

*New York University

Storytelling: Tales for Our Time

3:00 PM

Room 303, 35 West 4th Street, Manhattan

Renowned storyteller and author Diane Wolkstein tells stories of grit and survival, wisdom and humor. Collected on her many trips to Haiti, these wise and witty stories for all ages reveal a culture dealing with the tough realities of life.

Admission: $5. For more information, please call

(212) 998-5867 or visit

www.Steinhardt.NYU.edu

November 9, 2009

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November 10, 2009

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November 11, 2009

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