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- How the Radio Program ‘New Sounds’ Was SavedThe music program had been on WNYC for four decades. Listener contributions spared it from the ax.
- Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the NativesA collection of indelible photographs, maps and ‘intimate guides” from 1807 to 1940 went beyond extolling the virtues of the city.
- It’s All Rhythm: A New Festival Embraces Percussive DanceThe Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.
- An ‘Army of Child Laborers’ Enriches Shen Yun, Ex-Dancers Say in SuitThe group performing traditional Chinese dance has been under scrutiny for its treatment of performers and financial practices.
- Trump Administration Says It Will Take Over Renovation of Penn StationThe head of the federal Department of Transportation promised on Thursday to take away control of the project from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
- Columbia Activists Are Being Detained. Protesters Demand Answers.Demonstrators rallied on Columbia’s campus and marched in Manhattan, three days after Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by immigration officials after arriving for a U.S. citizenship appointment.
- Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal JudgeJudge Lewis J. Liman struck down several arguments in various lawsuits seeking to undo the New York City tolling program. Though weakened, the court cases continue.
- U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOAttorney General Pam Bondi moved forward aggressively and ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty. Mangione also faces state charges in the Manhattan shooting.
- Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit SaysThe messaging platform misled parents about its safety settings and turned a blind eye to explicit content, New Jersey prosecutors said.
- Will the Elizabeth Street Garden’s Famous Fans Tank a Plan to Build NYC Housing?The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan was going to be razed to make way for affordable housing for older New Yorkers. Now the plan may be on hold.
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Category Archives: New Canaan
Sowe Food & Wine Festival, September 19 – 21, 2014. Pamper your palate and quench your thirst!
SOWE (Southern Westchester) Food & Wine Festival announces expanded 2014 schedule, featuring a September weekend of outdoor culinary events throughout lower Westchester. Due to the unprecedented success in 2013, organizers of the SOWE Food & Wine Festival announced their 2014 … Continue reading
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Legends of Rock Live – ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
More than 80 renowned children’s book authors and illustrators will be participating in the second annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF), recently voted “Best Bookworm Event†by Westchester Magazine. The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at … Continue reading
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October Weekday Classes for Young Children – GNC
NATURE SERIES PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (6-week class – 2 sessions available) Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Dress for outdoor activity. Except in extreme weather conditions, a portion of each class is spent … Continue reading
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Evening Lecture Series: Tree-Top Highways
Explore monkey movement and behavior with this month’s guest lecturer Kevin McLean. Get the rush hour report from Panama – it’s a jungle out there! $5 suggested donation. Refreshments will be served. This lecture, taking place in the Hanson Exploration … Continue reading
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Family Favorite Chris Rowlands LIVE
Famous for getting everyone involved, Rowlands brings animals to life through kid-friendly songs, dance, puppets, and colorful props. Chris creatively blends music, comedy, and education to create fast paced, interactive shows that teach and inspire young people. Children are invited … Continue reading
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See the Northern Lights and Other Epic Icelandic Experiences in The Fire Within at the Katonah Museum of Art
To complement its current exhibition, ICELAND: Artists Respond to Place, the Katonah Museum of Art presents a cinematic meditation on the spirit of Iceland from award-winning Scandinavian-American filmmaker Eric Heimbold. Heimbold captures epic experiences of Iceland’s volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and … Continue reading
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Tagged bedford hills ny, Bedford NY, events, katonah ny, mount kisco ny, Pound Ridge NY
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Caramoor@KMA 2014: Live Music in the Sculpture Garden at the Katonah Museum of Art
Co-produced by the Katonah Museum of Art and the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, this lively series of concerts brings together three musical genres: American roots, classical, and jazz. Guests are invited and encouraged to bring a blanket … Continue reading
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NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE – Hosted by music archivist Bill Shelley
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE Hosted by music archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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John Ruppert’s Yellow Orb/Homage to Van Gogh on View at the Katonah Museum of Art
Yellow Orb/Homage to Van Gogh, created by sculptor John Ruppert specifically for the Katonah Museum of Art campus, will be on view on the front lawn of the KMA through May of 2015. Ruppert transforms prison-grade chain link fabric into … Continue reading
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