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INKstain Literary Open MIc

When:   January 3, 2006 8:00pm
Where:   STAIN arts lounge, 766 Grand St, (L to Grand, one block west), BROOKLYN
Cost:   no cover!
 
*tues 3, INKstain, come read something you've written, read something someone else has written to a welcoming audience all warm on wine, an anything goes, pretention-free literary open mic for all genres. 8 p.m.

85 Broads/ Yale Whim n' Rhythm Event

When:   January 8, 2006 1:00pm
Where:   Home of Ricki Trudeau (yale student)
7 Beekman Place at 50th Street
(Entrance on the first floor)
Cost:   Free of charge.
 
Please join 85 Broads and Whim N' Rhythm, Yale University's premier female a cappella group, for Sunday Jazz Brunch! Who We Are Whim ‘n Rhythm is Yale University’s premier senior all-women’s a cappella group! Delighting audiences from Maine to Hong Kong and from California to the White House, Whim ...

2005 National Teacher of the Year, Jason Kramas @ Pierson Master's Tea

When:   January 10, 2006 4:00pm
Where:   Pierson College Master's House, 231 Park Street
 
Jason Kamras 2005 National Teacher of the Year 1996 Teach For America Corps Member

ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE

When:   January 17, 2006 2:00pm
Where:   45 Below @ The Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street)
Cost:   www.p73.org or www.theatermania.com
 
P73 Productions presents ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE by Quiara Alegria Hudes '99, directed by Davis McCallum At 18, Lance Corporal Elliot Ortiz crossed over into Iraq. At 19, he received the Purple Heart. Now, back from active duty, Elliot has been anointed a hometown hero. As he comes to terms ...

How Business People are Making a Difference in K-12 Public Education

When:   January 17, 2006 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street at Central Park, Room 514
New York, NY
Cost:   Free
 
Come hear a Yale SOM alum and other business leaders discuss how they are transforming public education, and how you can too. When: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 7:00pm – Networking, Hors d’ Oeuvres Reception and Check-in 7:30pm – Panel Discussion Panel Participants: Ben Fenton, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, New ...

Spring Bazaar for Service and Advocacy!

When:   January 18, 2006 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   1st floor of Dwight Hall
Cost:   Free! Also, enjoy complimentary refreshments while you learn about volunteer opportunities and activist campaigns.
 
Get involved! Over 100 community agencies and student-run programs will be on hand with opportunities for service and advocacy in the local, national, and global communities.

Eleanora at Poe Fest

When:   January 18-29, 2006
Where:   Metropolitan Playhouse,
220 East 4th Street
(between Avenues A & B)
Cost:   212.995.5302 for tickets
 
“Eleanora,” a one act musical written by Tara Sophia Bahna-James (TD’ 95) and composer Jonathan Portera will be staged at the Metropolitan Playhouse this month as part of Poe-Fest, a festival of new works related to the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe. It's an ethereal little ...

Heather Gold's interactive baking comedy "I Look Like An Egg, but I Identify As A cookie"

When:   January 24, 2006 10:00pm
Where:   Ars Nova 511 west 54th (west of 10th)
Cost:   www.smarttix.com | 212.868.4444
 
2 Nights only Feb 21st + 22nd Comedian Heather Gold ('90) mixes sexuality, the Left, and other tasty 1980s tunes as she bakes for her audience in I LOOK LIKE AN EGG BUT I IDENTIFY AS A COOKIE. In this hilarious and touching hit show, Gold addresses life's hardest questions ...

Meet with New Haven Aldermen and Mayor's Office Staff!

When:   January 26, 2006 8:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Common Room
 
New Haven Action is holding a reception for several members of the Board of Alderman, including the new President of the Board Carl Goldfield.

What do You Want to Accomplish before Turning 30?

When:   January 27, 2006 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Library
Cost:   free + refreshments will be provided!
 
Come to this talk, co-sponsored by Teach for America and Dwight Hall, and hear Mike Johnston '97 talk about his life experiences in education and law. Click the title for more information.

ARMY OF BJORK

When:   January 31, 2006 8:00pm
Where:   STAIN arts lounge, 766 Grand St, (L to Grand, one block west), BROOKLYN
Cost:   no cover!
 
*tues 31, ARMY OF BJORK, a costume party dedicated to cold weather (Iceland), hot wine (glogg), and all things Bjork. There will be her music playing, snowball prizes, sugarcube snacks, popsicles, snowflakes and more. 8 p.m.