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November
2008 COLUMBUS/AMSTERDAM BID 991 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025 Phone: 212-666-9774 Fax: 212-280-7730 info@columbus-amsterdam-bid.org HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Nov 1 (Sat) FAMILY BOOK SALE Selections for all ages--new and antiquarian children’s books, picture books. Bloomingdale Library, 150 W. 100 Street; 10am-5pm. For info 212-222-8030 or www.nypl.org
Nov 1 (Sat) HARVEST FESTIVAL & DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION at La Perla Garden, W. 105 Street, east of Columbus Avenue, noon-5pm. Vendors welcome, call 646-736-8450. For info 212-666-9774.
Nov 2 (Sun) OPERA Rossini’s rarely performed “Armida” presented by Westside Opera Society at Trinity Lutheran Church, 164 W. 100 Street, 7pm; $10 suggested donation to benefit Trinity Place. For info 212-877-0509 or garyfils@aol.com
Nov 2 (Sun) FREE WALKING TOUR “Stryker’s Bay to Morningside Heights” History and landmarks of Bloomingdale area (W. 96-110 Streets); led by Gilbert Tauber; meet at SE corner of Broadway & W. 96 Street (WaMu); 1pm. Reservations 212-666-9774.
Nov 6 (Thur) “History and Future of Our Neighborhood’s Underground
Water”; speaker Kevin Bone, author of "Water-Works: The
Architecture and Engineering of New York City's Water Supply"; Bloomingdale
Library, 150
W. 100 Street, 6pm; sponsored by Park West Neighborhood History
Group. For info 212-865-3078 or
www.nypl.org Free
SECOND
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6 w. 96 Street
For info 212-749-1700
11/8
(Sat) Classics
performed by Argentine pianist
Marta Felcman;
8pm;
$10 suggested donation benefiting
Westsiders for Public Participation.
For info Paul Bunten 212-932-2239 or
westsiders@earthlink.net
11/18
(Tue)
Stony Brook Baroque Ensemble
Annual fall concert;
performance includes excerpts from
Bach’s Mass in B Minor;
$10 suggested donation; 8pm.
11/21
(Fri)
“Fool’s Mass”
Comedy by Dzieci
presented by international experimental theatre group; village
idiots enact a Mass after pastor’s their untimely demise; 7pm.
Free
MUSIC
AT
EL TALLER LATINO
Broadway and
W. 104 Street
For info 212-665-9460 or
www.tallerlatino.org.
11/8
(Sat) Pedro Reñé
blends influences of tango, zamba and bossa nova; 8pm; $10
11/13
(Thur) Laura Wolfe
Original rock music by New York native; 9pm; $15
11/15
(Sat) Don Fallo Figueroa
Folkloric music from Veracruz, Mexico; 8:30pm; $20
Nov 15 (Sat) DINNER, FASHION & TALENT SHOW presented by Women of West End Church, 165 W 105 Street; 6pm; tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 children. For info and reservations 212-663-2900.
FRANCISCAN
COMMUNITY CENTER
214 w. 97
Street Lower Level For info 212-932-8040 ext 29
11/16
(Sun) Annual Blood Drive
9am-2pm.
11/21
(Fri) 7pm 11/23 (Sat)
2pm, 7pm 11/23 (Sun) 2pm Theatre West 97 Street
Annual fall showcase performed by drama repertory theatre; $5.
11/23
(Sun) Pre-Holiday Winter
Bazaar Handmade gifts and homemade foods;
Holy Name School cafeteria, 202 W. 97
St.;
9am-3pm.
CATHEDRAL
OF
ST. JOHN
THE DIVINE
Amsterdam
Avenue and W. 112 Street For info 212-316-7540 or
www.stjohndivine.org
11/18 (Tue) St.
Nicholas Celebration Performances by Mark Snyder and The Lavender Light
Gospel Choir.
Sponsored by AIDS Action International; 7pm; unwrapped gifts for all ages
welcome.
Free
11/30
(Sun) Rededication of the
Cathedral Church
Free
11am Service of
Rededication: Festival Eucharist 2pm Open House 4pm Service of
Choral Evensong
11/22
(Sat) Children’s
Thanksgiving Holiday Workshop Ages 4 & up; 10am-12 noon, $5. For info
212-932-7347.
Nov 19
(Wed) 24th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING 151 W. 100 Street 7pm; open
to all. For info
212-678-1803.
Nov. 23 (Sun) "Mostly Motets & Madrigals" Concert of English 16th, 17th and 20th century music by Florilegium Chamber Choir at Trinity Lutheran Church, 164 W. 100 Street, 3pm. Tickets $15; $10 seniors/students. For info 212-935-5908 or www.florilegiumchamberchoir.org
Nov. 27
(Thur)
35th ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
at
Trinity Lutheran Church,
164 W 100 Street,
11am.
All welcome. For info 212-222-7045. Free
Ascension Church Cultural Center 221 W. 107 Street. Dance and art classes
(grades K-8); every Sat. 11:30am-2pm. For info
212-222-0666 or
culturalgroup2000@yahoo.com
11/20 (Thur) Concert by pianist/organist Preston Smith,
8pm; $10
Bistro Ten 18 Amsterdam Avenue & W. 110 Street. For
reservations 212-662-7600 or
www.bistroten18.com
Chashama UWS 950 Columbus Avenue & W. 106 Street. Thur 1pm-5pm, Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm. For info www.chashama.org or www.adnaus.org Exhibit: "Hear Nor Stare", 11/8-12/7, presented by Ad Nauseam Lyceum.
“The Comedy Dungeon” Every Monday at Jazz on the Park, W. 106 Street & Central Park West; 8:30pm. Hosted by Ron Epley. For info 212-932-1600.
El Taller Latino Americano 2710 Broadway & W. 104 Street. Mon-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-1:30pm.
Exhibit: “Money, Men and Politics”
recent works by Laura Gilbert now thru 11/22. For info
212-665-9460 or
www.tallerlatino.org.
L’ Exquisitus
153 Manhattan Avenue @ W.
107 Street. WiFi café and lounge; open 7 days a week. For info
212-280-1145 or www.lexquisituscafe.com
La Negrita 999 Col. & W. 109 St. Art exhibit by Larry Queen. For info 212-961-1676 or www.lanegritanyc.com.
Mehu Gallery 21 W. 100 Street. Tue-Fri 12-7pm; Sat-Sun 12-6pm. For info 212-222-3334 or mehugallery@aol.com
Mugi Pottery 993 Amsterdam Avenue & W. 109 Street. Pottery classes for adults and kids. For info 212-866-6202 or www.mugipottery.com
SIP 998 Amsterdam Avenue. Live DJs nightly; live
jazz Sats.; new art exhibits 1st & 3rd Wed.; open mic,
4th Sun,; "Acoustic Soul Lounge"
3rd Sun. 8pm; SIP LIT--readings and free tapas bar, every last Wed.,
8pm.
Free WiFi. For info 212-316-2747 or
www.sipbar.com
West Side Arts Coalition W. 96 Street & Broadway Center
Mall. Weds. 6-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-6-pm.
Exhibit: Urban Landscapes now thru 11/9; Light and Color
11/12-30. For info 212-316-6024 or
www.wsacny.org
11/15 (Sat)
Meet The Artists Reception 2:30pm-5:30pm;
poetry readings by Riverside Poetry Group. Free
Yarntopia 974 Amsterdam Avenue & W. 108 Street. Knitting and crochet class schedules. For schedules and fees 212-316-9276 or www.yarntopiaNYC.com
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Ascension Church 221 W. 107 Street. Free GED classes Mon-Fri, 9am-12noon. Free GED classes Mon-Fri, 9am-12noon. Free ESL classes at Grace House, 218 W. 108 Street; beginners Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am, intermediate Mon-Fri 12noon-3pm. For info and registration 212-868-1650.
Ascension School 220 W. 108 St. OPEN HOUSE Pre-K3, pre-K4 and
kindergarten; 11/6 (Thur), 6:30pm-7:30pm; speaker Dr. Patricia
Vardin, chair of Early Childhood Education, Manhattanville College. For
info Michael Lenahan 212-222-5161.
Assn. of Black Social Workers Senior Center 221 W. 107
Street. Free educational & recreational activities, Tai Chi; Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
For info or to register 212-749-8400 or www.find-us.net
Bloomingdale Family Program 66 W. 108 St. Free ESL classes, Mon-Thur 8:30am-10:30am. Head Start Mon-Thur, 9am-3pm, ongoing registration. For info 212-663-4067 or www.bloomingdalefamilyprogram.org
Bloomingdale Library 150 W. 100 Street between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues, 212-222-8030 or www.nypl.org. Hours Mon. 10-6pm, Tue. 10-8pm, Wed 10-6pm, Thur. 10-8pm, Fri. 10-5pm, Sat. 10-5pm, Sun. closed. Early Reader’s Club Mons. 11/3, 10, 17, 24; 11am; ages 5-7. Pre-School Crafts Thur. 11/6, 3pm; ages 2-6. Story Club Thur. 11/20; 4pm; pre-school & up. Acting and Animals Intro to acting; ages 3-6; 4pm; pre-registration--11/4 (Tue) “Australian Outback”, 11/18 (Tue) “Snakes and the Desert”. Adults and Young Adults. 11/18 (Tue) One Page Poetry Circle, 6:30-7:30pm. 11/22 (Sat) Composting in the Class Room Workshop for teachers; 11am-1pm; registration at 212-477-3155 or info@lesecologycenter.org. 11/25 (Tue) Book Discussion, 6pm, James Baldwin’s classic “Go Tell It On The Mountain”.
Booker T. Washington Beacon 54 103 W. 108 St.
Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Free year round educational,
recreational and cultural programs.
After School
Programs K-5 & 6-12, GED (Span/Eng.), ESL Classes; Salsa;
Adult & Kid’s (5-13) Yoga, Basketball, 18 & up; Adult
Recreation, 18 & up, every Fri., 7pm-9pm, games, cards, movies. For
info and registration 212-866-5579.
11/25 (Tue) Thanksgiving Feast Dinner, raffle, gifts; health
workshop; 5:30pm-8pm. For info 212-866-1350. Free
Cathedral of St. John the Divine Amsterdam Avenue & W. 112 Street.
Workshops, Highlight and Spotlight Tours, Medieval Birthday Parties. For info and reservations 212-316-7540 or
www.stjohndivine.org
Central Park, N. Meadow
Recreation Center W. 97 Street. Climbing for all ages and
experience levels. Hatha
Yoga, Walking for
Fitness, and Trail Hiking programs return.
For schedules and fees 212-348-4867, ext. 10
or www.centralparknyc.org
Children’s Aid Society Frederick Douglass Head Start 885 Columbus Avenue. Free educational services, meals, snacks for children ages 3-4; ongoing registration. For info 212-865-6337.
Dana Discovery Center Inside Central Park at W. 110 Street and
Fifth Avenue, Tue.-Sun. 10am-5pm. WiFi available. For info and June schedule of events 212-860-1370 or
www.centralparknyc.org
Dominican Sunday 175 W. 107 Street. Classes:
Frederick Douglass Senior Center Amsterdam & W. 102 Street. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4pm; free activities. For info 212-666-4019.
Franciscan Community Center 214 W. 97 Street. Senior & youth programs available. For info 212-932-8040.
Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA
Amsterdam & W. 105 Street.
Programs:
After School Program Mon.-Fri., 2:30pm-6pm, ages 4-11.
Teen Programs Mon-Fri, 2:30pm-6pm, ages 13-19. Free
Adult ESL Tue. and Thur.,
6pm-9pm. To register or to get a complete list of programs, fees and start
dates call 212-749-8500 or www.ymcanyc.org
Mom In The City Support and social group for expectant mothers & mothers of children under 5. For info Kimberly Coleman at 646-808-6344 or www.mominthecity.com
One Stop Senior Services 747 Amsterdam Avenue. Yoga Tues. 11am. For info 212-864-7900.
So Glad We Waited Network Support Groups 747 Amsterdam Avenue at Claremont Children’s School.. For parents over 35. For registration 212-866-6402 or www.loisnachamie.com
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 99
Street. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm. Tours of historic building with Tiffany stained
glass windows. By appointment only. 200th Anniversary
History Display
in church sanctuary
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm.
Bistro St. Michel, Every Wed. 6pm. For info 212-222-2700 or
www.saintmichaelschurch.org
Trinity Church 164 W. 100 Street. Free Creative Learning Center Program
Mon-Thur. 3pm-6pm, grades 1-6. For info 212-222-7045
or
www.trinitylutherannyc.org
Westside Crime Prevention Program 893 Amsterdam Avenue.
Crime and safety issues. Tutoring program, anti-violence workshops in schools,
Streetwise & Safe workshops in schools and community centers, 350 Safe Haven
locations. For info 212-866-8603.
William F. Ryan Community Health Center 110 W. 97 Street. For workshop information, 212-316-7905. Por favor, preguntenos de nuestros programs bilingues.
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La Perla
W. 105 Street. east of Columbus Avenue. Open weekends 1pm to dusk.
For information 212-666-9774
W. 104 St. Community Garden
6-10 W. 104 Street. Open Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm thru October. For information
212-666-9733.
| FARMERS MARKETS |
GreenMarket W. 97 Street at Columbus Avenue. Every Fri., 8am-1pm. Choose from fresh produce and dairy, artisinal breads and baked goods, meats and poultry, honey, eggs. For info visit www.cenyc.org.
GreenMarket at Strangers Gate Central
Park West & W. 106 Street
Every Sat. 8am-2pm; every Sat. thru 11/22. Fresh produce,
bread and cheeses. Sponsored by DEBNA. For info
www.cenyc.org
Morningside Park Farmers Market W. 110
Street & Manhattan Avenue.
Every Sat. 9am-5pm thru November.
For info
www.morningsidepark.org
or 212-937-3883
| PARKS |
Get involved with the parks in our area
.For
Happy Warrior or other local parks call the BID at 212-666-9774.
Central Park Conservancy Mary Cregg, 212-360-2751 or
www.centralparknyc.org
Friends of Morningside Park
W. 114 Street & Morningside Avenue.
For info
212-865-3778
or
www.morningsidepark.org
Partnership for Parks Sarah Fort. For info 212-408-0230 or
www.partnershipforparks.org
| THRIFT SHOPS |
Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center at The Red Oak, W. 106 Street btwn. Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues, Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For info 212-749-7015.
St. Francis Thrift Store W. 96 Street & Amsterdam
Avenue, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
10am-2pm. For info
212-749-0276.
Valley Restoration 949 Amsterdam Avenue. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat. 12noon-4pm. For info 212-222-2600.
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Columbus/Amsterdam BID
991 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
phone: 212-666-9774 fax: 212-280-7730
info@columbus-amsterdam-bid.org
www.columbus-amsterdam-bid.org