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When:   October 5, 2006 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   Broadway Presbyterian Church, 114th Street and Broadway, New York, NY
Price:   Tickets $35, $30 seniors, $17.50 students. Call (212) 580-9933 or e-mail This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript or purchase online through www.nyphilomusica.org
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On October 5, 2006, New York Philomusica opens its 35th season with a program of inspiring works, featuring pianist Ya-Fei Chuang in her debut performance with New York Philomusica. Concert includes Beethoven’s Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, No. 3; Mozart’s Quartet in G Minor, K.478; and Ernst von Dohnanyi’s Sextet in C Major, Op. 37. 8 pm, pre-concert lecture at 7:30. NEW Location: Broadway Presbyterian Church, 114th Street and Broadway, New York, NY. For information and reservations, call (212) 580-9933 or e-mail This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript Tickets available online at www.nyphilomusica.org


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When:   October 6, 2006 4:00pm
Where:   AMC Village 7 (66 Third Ave)
AMC Empire 25 (Times Square)
AMC Broadway & 19th Street
Price:   www.moviefone.com
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The romantic comedy "Kettle of Fish" written and directed by Claudia Myers (BK '94) will be opening in select theaters in NYC beginning October 6th. The film stars Matthew Modine and Gina Gershon and premiered to sold-out audiences at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. For additional information and to view a trailer go to www.myspace.com/kettleoffishmovie Support a fellow alum and help to make our opening weekend a success! ********** Critical praise for the film: “A winsome feature debut that will appeal to romantics of any species[…] Myers's delightful script weaves together the entertaining world of single thirty-something neuroses with impeccable comic moments.” - David Kwok, Tribeca Film Guide “A genuinely sweet-natured film that provides unexpected moments of inspiration.” - Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine [starred review] “A young film that will resonate among a wide audience regardless of background or socio-economic situations. There is an optimism that drew me in.” - Stephanie Sirota, ABCnews.com


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When:   October 6-29, 2006
Where:   Heckscher Theater at El Museo del Barrio (1230 5th Ave. at 104th Street)
Price:   www.ticketcentral.com
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Page 73 Productions (Nicole Fix YSD '98, Liz Jones '96, Asher Richelli '97 and Daniel Shiffman '95) and El Museo del Barrio proudly present the return of the critically acclaimed play Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue written by Quiara Alegría Hudes '99 and directed by Davis McCallum. Page 73 Productions presented the play’s premiere in early 2006 at the Culture Project, where it received critical praise and played to sold-out houses. Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue returns for a limited engagement as part of The IMPACT Festival and is set to play October 6 - 29 at Teatro Heckscher of El Museo del Barrio. Page 73’s premiere production of Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue opened at the Culture Project on February 6, 2006. The New York Times praised the production as “a rare and rewarding thing: a theater work that succeeds on every level,” while Time Out New York hailed the play as “poignant and achingly evocative…both utterly realistic and profoundly moving.” Actor Mateo Gómez was recently honored with an HOLA Award in Outstanding Performance by a Featured Male Actor for the early 2006 production. For more information, visit www.p73.org, www.elmuseo.org or www.impactfestival.org.


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When:   October 11, 2006 9:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   Sin-e (150 Attorney St. @ Stanton)
Price:   $8 admission only, $15 admission plus OPEN BAR from 9-10!!!
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Socially Irresponsible, a new rock band made up of three Yale alums, Whitney Grolig '05, Mike Boardman '04 and Steve Ybarra '05, will be performing at Sin-e at 9pm on Wednesday, October 11th. $15 admission WITH OPEN BAR from 9pm to 10pm!!!


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When:   October 13, 2006 12:00pm
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The romantic comedy "Kettle of Fish" written and directed by Claudia Myers (BK '94) is currently in theaters in NYC and Brooklyn. The film stars Matthew Modine and Gina Gershon, with a terrific supporting cast that includes Fisher Stevens, Isiah Whitlock, Jr, and Eddie Kaye Thomas. The movie premiered to sold-out audiences at the Tribeca Film Festival this spring. The story: When womanizing musician Mel (MATTHEW MODINE) tries settling down with a nice girl, he sublets his apartment to Ginger, a plucky frog biologist (GINA GERSHON). Single again just days later, Mel is forced to shack up with Ginger as a guest in his own home. Sparks fly between them when Mel falls head over heels for a beautiful yogurt heiress--at her own wedding--and Ginger's disapproval starts turning into something more. But it will take the stubborn affection between a frog and a goldfish to answer the biggest question: is Mel capable of long-term pair bonding? The film will be playing at AMC 19th Street & Broadway Brooklyn Heights Cinemas (70 Henry Street) for showtimes and tickets visit: www.moviewatcher.com To view a trailer, go to www.myspace.com/kettleoffishmovie Critical praise for "Kettle of Fish": “A genuinely sweet-natured film that provides unexpected moments of inspiration.” - Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine [starred review] "Clever, insightful and very funny. A truly romantic comedy. Intelligent and thoroughly enjoyable." - Mike Sargent, WBAI “A young film that will resonate among a wide audience regardless of background or socio-economic situations. There is an optimism that drew me in.” - Stephanie Sirota, ABCnews.com “A winsome feature debut that will appeal to romantics of any species[…] Myers's delightful script weaves together the entertaining world of single thirty-something neuroses with impeccable comic moments.” - David Kwok, Tribeca Film Guide


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When:   October 13, 2006 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   The Nave of Riverside Church, 120th Street and Riverside Drive
Price:   tickets: $10 Box office 212-854-7799 or online at www.millertheatre.com
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George Steel (PC '94) conducts a giant orchestra and chorus in a program of juicy 19th- and 20th-century French music (Chausson, Gounod, Chabrier Lalo, Schmitt and more). Tickets for this innaugural New York "Proms" concert only $10, thanks to generous underwriting.


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When:   October 19, 2006 8:00am
Where:   A New York City Public School
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PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1995 to galvanize and coordinate meaningful civic involvement in New York City public education to improve student achievement. Its flagship program, Principal For A Day, has paired thousands of New Yorkers from the private sector with the City’s schools. This and other PENCIL programs have fostered hundreds of long-term partnerships with schools, generated millions of dollars worth of donations of cash, goods, and services for schools and school districts, and acted as a vehicle through which the City’s private sector has advocated for educational reform. PENCIL’s programs serve as national and international models of private sector engagement in public education. To qualify as a Principal For A Day, individuals must have a demonstrated commitment to partnering with a public school; expertise and interests that can benefit a school community; and the ability to leverage professional and personal resources and networks to support a school-based partnership.


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When:   October 21, 2006 9:00pm
Where:   Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th St. (x Avs A & B)
New York, NY
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On Saturday Oct 21, SWELL MOB headlines a benefit for the Avian Victims of Bird Flu at Otto's Shrunken Head, everyone's favorite East Village tiki bar. Donations will be collected, chicken wings will be served. SWELL MOB is a indie pop rock trio featuring: Seth Searls (MC 98), Mike Espar (SM 98), Keith Meatto (ES 97) and special guest Nathan You (SM 97). Joining the bands for this worthy cause will be friends and fellow rockers Miss Ohio, The Randy Bandits, and Naren Rauch. The festivities begin around 8pm, we hit the stage at 10:30pm. Come early and stay late--everyone on the bill is amazing. For more info and FREE downloads of SWELL MOB music including the Bird Flu EP, visit: www.myspace.com/swellmob


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When:   October 25, 2006 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   The Museum of Jewish Heritage, Battery Park, New York, NY
Price:   To purchase tickets, please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript
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Voices of Rwanda's mission is to film and preserve testimonies of Rwandans, and to ensure that their stories inform the world about genocide and inspire a global sense of responsibility to prevent human rights atrocities. These testimonies will be made available in an archive in Rwanda and the United States and will be used in high schools across America to help educate students about the Rwandan genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives in 100 days. I've been working with Jill Cohen ('02), and others to create this non-profit over the last year. We've been filming in Rwanda and the United States, and I plan to move to Rwanda next year to continue recording testimonies. Pleae join us at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park in Manhattan, for Voices of Rwanda's inaugural fundraiser. The evening will feature cocktails and Rwandan food, notable speakers, a musical performance by Jean Paul Samputu and Ingeli of Rwanda and a presentation of the work that Voices of Rwanda has been doing. To purchase tickets, please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript Hope you can make it. Sincerely, Taylor Krauss ('02)


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When:   October 26, 2006 6:30pm
Where:   United Nations
Price:   www.unanyc.org
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Please join us! United Nations Association of New York 2006 Gala Dinner Celebrating United Nations Day and the UN's educational goals October 26, 2006 United Nations Building Honorees Robert L. Corcoran, President, General Electric Foundation Ann M. Veneman, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Keynote Speaker General Brent Scowcroft Honorary Chairs UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Annan Reception at 6:30 p.m. in the United Nations Visitors' Lobby Dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the United Nations Delegates' Dining Room Black Tie or National Dress Reservations and payment must be received by Monday, October 23 To register: Visit www.unanyc.org/events/html * Reservations must be made in advance. No tickets will be issued at the door.


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When:   October 31, 2006 8:00pm
Where:   STAIN bar
766 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
(L to grand, one block west)
Price:   no cover
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Stain (an arts lounge opened by alum Krista Madsen '95), celebrates its signature event: SWALLOWEENIE, the ugly Halloween party featuring bobbing for hotdogs (then grill 'em), costume prizes for Ugly, Offensive, Dead, dark music, garden graveyard, and more 8 p.m., no cover, no cute costumes


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