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Yale Latino Alumni Happy Hour Event -- Salsa Wednesday!

When:   October 1, 2008 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Retreat-NYC
37 W. 17th Street (bet. 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10012
Cost:   0
 

The Yale Latino Alumni invite you to dance your feet off at this popular after-work salsa joint on Oct. 1st, 2008.

The fun starts at 6 pm, and you can find us at our reserved table.

(1) No cover charge; (2) free buffet (6-7 pm); and (3) 2-for-1 drink specials.

 

By J. Rodrigo Fuentes | 09.15.08 | Read
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Yale Latino Alumni Happy Hour Event -- Salsa Wednesday!

When:   October 1, 2008 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Retreat-NYC
37 W. 17th Street (bet. 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10012
Cost:   0
 

Yale Latino Alumni Happy Hour Event -- Salsa Wednesday!The Yale Latino Alumni invite you to dance your feet off at Retreat-NYC (37 W. 17th St.), a popular after-work salsa joint on Oct. 1st, 2008.   The fun starts at 6 pm, and you can find us at our reserved table. This is a great way to reconnect ...
By Rodrigo Fuentes | 09.15.08 | Read
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NY Philomusica Presents Haydn's rarely-performed opera "L'isola disabitata" ("The Uninhabited Island")

When:   October 2, 2008 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 W. 114th Street at Broadway, New York, NY
Cost:   $30, $25 seniors, $10 students
 
On Thursday, October 2nd, New York Philomusica enters uncharted waters, presenting Haydns rarely-performed opera Lisola disabitata (The Uninhabited Island), a dramatic story of shipwreck, pirates, and true love.    Singers Nicole Franklin, soprano; Soon Cho, mezzo soprano; Scott Murphree, tenor; and Mischa Bouvier, baritone Concert at 8pm at the ...
By Kim Stanford | 09.09.08 | Read
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Perkowsk Talk on China and the Global Economy

When:   October 6, 2008 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
New York City
Cost:   15
 

Perkowsk Talk on China and the Global EconomyStarting a business from scratch in any industry in any country is difficult. Starting a business in which you have had no prior experience, in a country where you have never worked and whose language you cannot understand is almost beyond comprehension. Jack Perkowski, Yale Class of 1970, pioneer in ...
Edited by Alberto Molina | 10.03.08 | Read
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Dan Pink's Adventures in Manga

When:   October 6, 2008 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where:   Japan Society
333 E 47 St
New York, NY 10017
Cost:   $10/$8 Japan Society members/$5 students & seniors
 
What business lessons can Americans learn from the wild world of Japanese comics? In this provocative, entertaining and highly visual presentation, Japan Society Media Fellow and bestselling author Daniel Pink draws on his research in Japan as well as on his own efforts as a manga creator to take us ...
Edited by paula silverman | 09.29.08 | Read
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Dwight Hall Funding Forum

When:   October 8, 2008 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Common Room
 
Dwight Hall will be hosting the second Dwight Hall Funding Forum on October 8th from 7:00-8:00pm in the Dwight Hall Common Room.  In addition to Dwight Hall, we will have representatives from UOFC, The Office of Fellowship Programs (formerly IEFP) and The Chaplain's Office.  Come to get more ...
By Christopher Lewine | 10.04.08 | Read
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Collect Williasmburg (Open Bar Art Crawl)

When:   October 10, 2008 6:30pm-10:30pm
Where:   Williamsburg: Check in at Supreme Trading or Parker's Box
Cost:   $6
 

Collect Williasmburg (Open Bar Art Crawl)  Get tickets at http://artlog.com/collectwilliamsburg     USE CODE: YAAMNY for 50% (Tickets just $6) Jump on the L and check out Williamsburg for Artlog's last art crawl of 2008 - it is going to be a rockin party. We partnered with the Williamsburg Gallery Association and phillipsARTexpert.com. ...
By Manish Vora | 10.04.08 | Read
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Salmagundi Club's Fall Art Auction, Oct 10, 17 & 24, 2008

When:   October 10, 2008 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   47 Fifth Avenue (betw 11th & 12th St)
New York, NY 10003
Cost:   Your bids
 
Acquire superb fine art at affordable prices at the Salmagundi Art Clubs popular semi-annual auction. Bids open at $150 for graphics and photography, $250 for original paintings, and $400 for sculpture all created by current artist members of the Salmagundi. I will have three oil paintings in this auction. ...
By Ella Yang | 09.26.08 | Read
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LOVE YOUR BODY DAY!!! buy a button, support a great cause

When:   October 12-19, 2008
Where:   Yale Residential College Dining Halls, Old Campus, Cross Campus
Cost:   $1
 
Wednesday October 15th is national Love Your Body Day! Eating Concerns & Health Outreach (ECHO) at Yale is selling buttons saying "love everybody" for $1 to promote healthy body image and eating habits. Look for us in the dining halls or around campus all this week. Email This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript ...
By Bryna Harrington | 10.12.08 | Read
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OutsourceWorld New York 2008

When:   October 15-17, 2008
 
  OutsourceWorld is the premier conference and thought-leadership forum for business leaders charged with gaining a competitive advantage, strengthening their organization and increasing profit margins. This event has become an important meeting place where global buyers and sellers converge to network, learn and close business.   Geared toward senior executives ...
Edited by paula silverman | 09.29.08 | Read
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Brown and Friends Annual Fall Ball

When:   October 15, 2008 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   3 West Club
3 West 51st St
NY NY
Cost:   $60
 
Brown and Friends Annual Fall Ball MARK YOUR CALENDARS, YALE ALUMNI!    The Brown Club in New York's Annual Fall Ball is October 15.  A small number of early bird $60 tickets (regular price: $75 / $100 at the door) are still available!   Thoughts of Fred Astaire ...
By Beverly Johnson | 09.25.08 | Read
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Trajal Harrell's Quartet for the End of Time

When:   October 15, 2008 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where:   Dance Theater Workshop
219 W. 19th Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenues
Cost:   $15 - $20
 
Oct 15 18 at 7:30pm Post-Show Talk Wed, Oct 15 with Ralph Lemon Coffee and Conversation Pre-Show Talk: Thu, Oct 16 at 6:30pm with Stephen Greco Moved by the story of Olivier Messiaens survival of WWII and the legendary creation of the Quartet for the End of Time during Messiaens ...
Edited by paula silverman | 09.29.08 | Read
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YALE GALA & Harvard Lesbian & Gay Caucus Fall Mixer

When:   October 17, 2008 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   43 East 19th Street (between Broadway and Park Avenue South), Second Floor
 
Please join us for our Fall New York Mixer in a fabulous downtown loft space (and please forward this to any friends you think might be interested): Suggested contribution: $20 (but please donate more if you can) Please RSVP via email to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript for the event We can accept  ·  PayPal ...
By Jenny Chavira | 10.15.08 | Read
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Salmagundi Club's Fall Art Auction, Oct 10, 17 & 24, 2008

When:   October 17, 2008 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   47 Fifth Avenue (betw 11th & 12th Streets)
New York, NY 10003
Cost:   Your bids
 
Acquire superb fine art at affordable prices at the Salmagundi Art Clubs popular semi-annual auction. Bids open at $150 for graphics and photography, $250 for original paintings, and $400 for sculpture all created by current artist members of the Salmagundi. I will have three oil paintings in this auction. Preview ...
By Ella Yang | 09.26.08 | Read
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Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour - AGAST Brooklyn!

When:   October 18-19, 2008
Where:   All around the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn - convenient to several subways
Cost:   FREE
 
You are invited to visit artists studios (including mine!) this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 18 & 19, 1-6 pm. This is a free event open to the public. Visitors of A.G.A.S.T. have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the creators of photography, drawing, printmaking, ...
By Ella Yang | 10.15.08 | Read
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Elisabeth Ness '06 in Off-Off-Broadway Show: Like You Like It

When:   October 18-November 9, 2008
Where:   Gallery Players, in Brooklyn -- http://galleryplayers.com
Cost:   $18
 
If you enjoy musical comedy, John Hughes' iconic movies of the 1980's, Shakespeare, and the idea of seeing me (Elisabeth Ness (Schneider) '06) do a cartwheel over someone's legs while wearing a neckbrace, then I recommend you see Like You Like It during its limited engagement at Brooklyn's premier Off-Off-Broadway ...
By Elisabeth Ness (Schneider) | 10.18.08 | Read
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PUBLIC SERVICE CMTE IS LOOKING FOR 15 GREAT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE FELLOW NEW YORKERS AT SOUP KITCHEN

When:   October 19, 2008 11:30am-3:30pm
Where:   St. Francis Xavier
55 West 15th Street (btwn 5th and 6th Avenue)
Union Square
Cost:   none
 

The Public Service/Social Justice Committee of the YALE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK is proud to call on volunteers to help out approximately 750 fellow New Yorkers that seek a warm meal and other assistance from this soup kitchen.  Volunteers will put meals on trays, hand out coffee & water, clean trays and distribute clothes.  At 3:00, volunteers will clean the tables & chairs and sweep the floors.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes, like a t-shirt and jeans, as well as closed shoes and a cap (otherwise, you will need to wear a hairnet).   Also, be proud to wear YALE logo attire!

Children 14 and older may volunteer with a parent/guardian.

Your help is greatly needed, especially during this challenging time.  Following the event, volunteers will  unwind at Heartland Brewery in Union Square (35 Union Square).  We look forward to seeing you.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Amanda Taffy at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript .

Edited by Jenny Chavira | 10.16.08 | Read
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WING - Live at Birdland!

When:   October 20, 2008 9:30pm-10:30pm
Where:   Birdland - NYC
315 West 44th Street (between 8th & 9th Aves)
Cost:   $25
 
  WING, Live at Birdland! Andy Sandberg (JE 05) and 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' are excited to present WING at BIRDLAND, a one night only presentation of this international recording and internet sensation at New Yorks premier concert venue. The Hong-Kong native and Asian Sensation will make her New York ...
By Andy Sandberg | 10.14.08 | Read
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PLAY READING: JULIA CAMERON'S "LOVE IN THE DMZ"

When:   October 21, 2008 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where:   The Actors Temple Theatre
339 W 47th Street (between 8th & 9th Aves.)
Cost:   FREE
 
Julia Cameron's Love in the DMZ, will be in New York for two readings, October 21 and 23, both at 3:00 pm at the Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th Street, 10036, between 8th and 9th avenues.The play won several awards in its run in Los Angeles and is ...
By Wendy Goodman Thum | 10.17.08 | Read
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Fall Frolic -- An evening of mingling, wine, gourmet cheese, and decadent desserts

When:   October 21, 2008 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   Professor Thom's
219 2nd Ave. Btw. 13th & 14th.
Cost:   $35/$45
 
Enjoy four select wines, gourmet cheese, and decadent desserts while supporting independent theater. Based on past events we expect a lively, friendly, eclectic group of theatre artists, theatre lovers, and people who enjoy mingling. RSVP HERE by Oct 14th for $35 ticket ($45 after the 14th) Full cash bar available. Raffle ...
By Laura Siner | 10.06.08 | Read
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Become a Savvy Art Collector - Panel Discussion

When:   October 22, 2008 3:00pm
Where:   Salmagundi Club
47 Fifth Avenue (betw 11th & 12th St)
New York, NY
Cost:   FREE
 
Buying a piece of original art may seem like a good idea, but also can be an incredibly daunting and intimidating process. Where to begin? How to make sense of the art business, much less figure out your own taste? How does the economy affect the art market? Learn ...
By Ella Yang | 10.22.08 | Read
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Community Sing

When:   October 23, 2008 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Chapel
Cost:   free - donations to Shelter Now! encouraged
 

DWIGHT HALL HOSTS COMMUNITY SING OCT. 23

All are welcome to enjoy free hot apple cider, music from many traditions, and a chance to celebrate and promote service and justice work in New Haven.

The event is free and open to the public and will be facilitated by Micah Hendler, a Yale undergraduate who spent the summer studying traditional music in Senegal. Hendler will teach participants four to five simple songs from around the world. Following this, guests are invited to linger over cider. No musical experience is necessary, said Mari Oye, a Yale student helping to organize the event. Just enthusiasm and a desire for fellowship.

Dwight Hall hopes to make Community Sings a regular event, and encourages donations to benefit Shelter Now! a campaign dedicated to reopening the New Haven Overflow Shelter.

By Johnny Scafidi | 10.21.08 | Read
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Sisters on the Planet: Climate Equity Discussion Hosted by Oxfam Action Corps NYC

When:   October 24, 2008 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where:   Action Center to End World Hunger, 6 River Terrace, Battery Park City
Cost:   Free
 
Oxfam Action Corps NYC will be hosting a free screening of Sisters on the Planet, a documentary highlighting the effects of climate change on women worldwide, and a diverse discussion on climate change and what people can do here in the New York area to protect the most vulnerable communities from ...
By Theresa Lawson | 09.25.08 | Read
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Salmagundi Club's Fall Art Auction, Oct 10, 17 & 24, 2008

When:   October 24, 2008 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:   47 Fifth Avenue (betw 11th & 12th Streets)
New York, NY 10003
Cost:   Your bids
 
Acquire superb fine art at affordable prices at the Salmagundi Art Clubs popular semi-annual auction. Bids open at $150 for graphics and photography, $250 for original paintings, and $400 for sculpture all created by current artist members of the Salmagundi. I will have three oil paintings in this auction. Preview ...
By Ella Yang | 09.26.08 | Read
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Cider and cookies reception with former Freedom Rider, Rev. Reginald Green

When:   October 28, 2008 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Library
 
Dwight Hall and the Chaplain's Office will be welcoming a former Freedom Rider, Rev. Reginald Green, who is excited about meeting students and sharing his story. Green was arrested in Mississippi in 1961, when he was 21 years old, for participating in the rides meant to test the Supreme Court ...
By Christopher Lewine | 10.27.08 | Read
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Public Service and Social Justice Committee Meeting

When:   October 28, 2008 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where:   Ashiya Sushi
167 First Avenue (btwn 10th & 11th Street)
Cost:   1/2 price sushi
 
AGENDA I. Finalizing Tango & Tapas Fundraising Event to benefit Children's Defense Fund. II.  Selecting 2 additional projects for November and December including: animal shelter/van, working with at-risk youth, and/or holiday stocking party for the needy. III.  Further review of Book Drive Project. IV.  Considering Ideas for ...
By Amanda Taffy | 10.26.08 | Read
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Trick-or-Eat

When:   October 31, 2008 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   East Rock neighborhood--
Meet at the Office of International Students and Scholars (421 Temple Street)
 
Help the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen while having fun with friends on Halloween. Trick-or-Eat puts a new spin on Halloween as costumed students canvass the East Rock neighborhood collecting food for DESK. At the same time, students raise awareness about local hunger and volunteer opportunities that allow their neighbors to ...
By Efan Wu | 10.21.08 | Read
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