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New York Philomusica Concert

When:		October 5, 2006 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:		Broadway Presbyterian Church, 114th Street and Broadway, New York, NY
Cost:		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

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 ...

By Kim Stanford | 09.05.06 | Read

"KETTLE OF FISH" opens in theaters October 6th

When:		October 6, 2006 4:00pm
Where:		AMC Village 7 (66 Third Ave) AMC Empire 25 (Times Square) AMC Broadway & 19th Street
Cost:		www.moviefone.com

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 ...

By Claudia Myers | 09.26.06 | Read

ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE

When:		October 6-29, 2006
Where:		Heckscher Theater at El Museo del Barrio (1230 5th Ave. at 104th Street)
Cost:		www.ticketcentral.com

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 ...

By Asher Richelli | 09.08.06 | Read

Socially Irresponsible

When:		October 11, 2006 9:00pm-10:00pm
Where:		Sin-e (150 Attorney St. @ Stanton)
Cost:		$8 admission only, $15 admission plus OPEN BAR from 9-10!!!

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!!!

By Whitney Grolig | 10.04.06 | Read

"KETTLE OF FISH" in theaters this weekend

When:

October 13, 2006 12:00pm

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 ...

By Claudia Myers | 10.13.06 | Read

George Steel leads all-French "Promenade" Concert

When:		October 13, 2006 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:		The Nave of Riverside Church, 120th Street and Riverside Drive
Cost:		tickets: $10 Box office 212-854-7799 or online at www.millertheatre.com

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.

By George Steel | 09.26.06 | Read

Principal For A Day

When:		October 19, 2006 8:00am
Where:		A New York City Public School

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 ...

By Melissa Leitman | 08.17.06 | Read

Swell Mob - Bird Flu Benefit Concert

When:		October 21, 2006 9:00pm
Where:		Otto's Shrunken Head 538 East 14th St. (x Avs A & B) New York, NY

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 ...

By Keith Meatto | 10.14.06 | Read

Voices Of Rwanda Inaugural Fundraiser

When:		October 25, 2006 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where:		The Museum of Jewish Heritage, Battery Park, New York, NY
Cost:		To purchase tickets, please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript

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 ...

By Taylor Krauss | 10.09.06 | Read

Gala Dinner at the United Nations

When:		October 26, 2006 6:30pm
Where:		United Nations
Cost:		www.unanyc.org

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 ...

By Lara Knowlton | 10.04.06 | Read

SWALLOWEENIE: Halloween, ugly like it should be

When:		October 31, 2006 8:00pm
Where:		STAIN bar 766 Grand Street Brooklyn NY 11211 (L to grand, one block west)
Cost:		no cover

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

By krista madsen | 10.09.06 | Read