December Events

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I hope that you enjoy this month’s calendar of NYC events, which I have compiled for your enjoyment. Feel free to share this with anyone you feel would appreciate it. Local and global real estate questions and referrals are always welcomed.



03 -Wednesday

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

Rockefeller Center

manhattan.about.com


The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has become a star-studded holiday tradition that attracts thousands. The Today Show’s Al Rokerwill host the live holiday celebration of the 76th Tree Lighting Ceremony. The whole star-studded spectacle will be broadcast live on NBC from 8PM to 9PM and will feature performances by Beyonce, David Cook, Jonas Brothers, Faith Hill, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., and other stars.
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04 -Thursday

Sushi and Japanese Tapas Food Tasting Event


gonyc.about.com


The Sushi and Japanese Tapas Food Tasting Event explores Japan’s diverse and elegant culinary traditions. Your host will meet you inside one of New York’s most sensational Japanese restaurants. Take a seat at our private table and enjoy course after course of an incredibly diverse selection of small Japanese dishes and traditional style sushi. The nosh is paired with knowledge throughout the evening, providing historic and culinary insight into these amazing delicacies
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05 -Friday

Meditations With Manorama

59 W 19th St, 3rd Floor
laughinglotus.com


Build Tapas and fire up your practice! Come in contact with the cosmic dance that exists within you; feel the movement between the point and the zero, between consciousness and energy - practice meditation on sound. Chant the name, ask a question, or just listen to Manorama speak about a yogic lifestyle. These afternoon sessions are devoted to igniting shakti!

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06 -Saturday

Ride Through Forest and Fields; Sample Wines and Ciders with Live Acoustic Music!


outdoorbound.com


Join Outdoor Bound for a day of riding and wine tasting. Start with a lovely drive upstate to the stables, which sit on hundreds of wooded acres and boast some of the best riding trails in the Northeast. After a short safety briefing, get acquainted with your horse. The lively but well-mannered horses have names like Uno, Dos and Tres; there is even an all-white pony called Gringo.

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07 -Sunday

Saveur Cooking Class

109 MacDougal St
gonyc.about.com


Saveur Magazine “French Classics” Recipes Special Class: $110 (each student receives a one year subscription to Saveur Magazine, a canvas tote bag filled with a recipe book and samples, and entry for an end of the evening raffle). Gougères, Salade des Moines, Poussin Vallée d’Auge, Gratin Dauphinois, Soufflé au Chocolate

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08 -Monday

What's Up Down Under - Wines from the Southern Hemisphere


bacchuswinestore.com


From Argentina and Chile to South Africa to Australia and New Zealand, the southern hemisphere is producing some outstanding wines. Join us for this 2 hour class where you will learn about the main regions, grape varietals and wine laws of the southern hemisphere while tasting 8-10 wines. Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

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09 -Tuesday

The Woman's Connection® ..events shaping women's lives and helping them gain authentic power on a personal or professional level.
7:30 p.m. channel 34
Television Program
womans-connection.commnn.orgFind out how to watch this show from your computer.


Guest: Linda G. Mills, J.D., Ph.D discussing: Violent Partners: A Breakthrough Plan for Ending the Cycle of Abuse-

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09 -Tuesday

Eating As Though Your Life Depends On It

Lexington Avenue
92y.org


Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, but food advertising and marketing often makes it seem so. Learn to read beyond misleading claims and catch-phrases from the executive director of the nation’s leading food-safety and nutrition watchdog group. Discover important tips for making healthier food choices and smarter supermarket selections to help combat rising food costs.

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10 -Wednesday

Jean Miotte: Selections from the Permanent Collection

Chelsea Art Museum
chelseaartmuseum.org


The Chelsea Art Museum isn’t quite like other institutions of its kind. One of its main goals is to expose the work of artists from other countries and cultures who are not well known in the U.S. With a great focus on context, the museum allows visitors to explore art from a variety of sources that may be excluded from other establishments. Check the museum’s events calendar for performances, artist talks and children’s workshops.

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11 -Thursday

Gallery Talk – Sculpture: From Figures to Objects with Joan Pachner

MOMA
moma.org


Museum lecturers, educators, graduate students, and occasionally curators lead talks in the collection and special exhibitions daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Audiences learn about the historical context and significance of modern and contemporary artworks through a process of looking and exchanging ideas with a lecturer. Sign language interpreted gallery talks are held every fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

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12 -Friday

Create A Virtual Bouquet

Central Park Conservatory Garden
centralpark.com


This is a great time to create a virtual bouquet! The CentralPark.com Conservatory Garden section is a comprehensive inventory of the twenty-seven flowering plants, shrubs and trees that grace the Garden. And now with The Conservatory Garden Bloom Schedule, you can not only discover when your favorite flower will be decorating the garden, but you can also find out fascinating background facts about each bloom.

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13 -Saturday

Reiki Level I Certification

Studio West
eastwestnyc.com


Learn how to harness energy and power for healing of the body, mind, and soul. Reiki is the Japanese word for "Spriritually-guided, life-force energy." Now used all over the world in hospitals, treatment centers and spas, reiki is an effective, powerful method for healing.

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14 -Sunday

Christmas at the Zoo

Central Park
centralpark.com


Come enjoy a Wild Holiday Party: Presents to the Animals at the Central Park Zoo. There’s no fruitcake or eggnog at this holiday party! Fishsicles, fruit, and peanut butter are just a few of the tasty treats polar bears and other animals will enjoy during these festive weekends in December.

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15 -Monday

Slumdog Millionaire

Angelika Theater

angelikafilmcenter.com


Set against the steamy, grainy backdrop of modern-day India, acclaimed director Danny Boyle (TRAINSPOTTING) gracefully weaves a romantic and ultimately hopeful story out of harsh social, economic and political tragedies. Based on the best-selling novel by Vikas Swarup (Q & A), and already generating Oscar buzz, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE took the People’s Choice Award at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival
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16 -Tuesday

Knitting Class

37 Bedford St
thepointnyc.com


From sweater details to sassy hats and scarves, crochet is a hot new trend. In this class, you will learn how to make a simple chain and a not so simple square. You will know all the tricks to successfully start a scarf!

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17 -Wednesday

Gourmet Wine Tasting at Love Lane Kitchen

240 Love Lane
localwineevents.com


Come and meet Ann Marie Borghese at this stylish eatery and taste Borghese Vineyard's newest vintages and recent award-winning wines to perfectly pair with your dinner of inspired cuisine created with the best fresh, local ingredients of the North Fork and beyond. Expanded wine offerings will be available this evening for purchase by the glass or bottle.

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18 -Thursday

Painting the Rhythms of Modern Life, 1914–1939

Gallery Talk Stanchion, Great Hall
metmuseum.org


In celebration of the exhibition, this talk discusses how painters of the same era captured the dynamism and vitality of Western daily life.

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19 -Friday

Aimee Mann Concert

Tarrytown Music Hall
ticketsnow.com


Come enjoy Grammy winning American Rockstar. From her work in the 80’s with MTV favorite Til Tuesday through her acclaimed solo discs “Whatever” and “I’m With Stupid” in the 90s, Aimee Mann has always been at the forefront of contemporary songwriters.

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20 -Saturday

Union Square Holiday Market

South Plaza - Union Square Park
unionsquarenyc.org


Shopping season returns to Union Square with the popular Holiday Market, operated by Urban Space Management. The Market is open every day except Thanksgiving Day from Saturday, November 22nd until Wednesday, December 24th. Be sure to stop by for a variety of unique items such as handcrafted jewelry, fine art, clothes, handmade ornaments, toys for kids of all ages, and much more!

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21 -Sunday

Sunday Gospel Brunch

243 West 42nd St
nyc.com


The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America and a pre-eminent gospel choir world-wide. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. The Choir presents the finest singers & musicians from Harlem's Black Churches & the New York/Tri-State area.

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22 -Monday

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

59th St and 8th Ave
nycgovparks.org


It's December and that means the return of the holiday market at Columbus Circle. More than 100 vendors will be selling a dizzying variety of wares, including imported and handmade holiday ornaments and decorations, antique prints, fine art, toys for kids of all ages, gourmet foods, drinks, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry and leather, golf accessories, candles, bath oils, cashmere, French linens, pet accessories, and clothing and apparel for all ages.

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23 -Tuesday

Meet St. Nicholas

Mid-park
manhattan.about.com


Do you know where Santa Claus comes from? Learn about the patron saint who inspired his character. Don’t forget to bring your wish list to share with longtime Central Park Conservancy volunteer, Ed Bobrow, who will be dressed in full Santa Claus garb.

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24 -Wednesday

New York String Orchestra

Carnegie Hall
carnegiehall.org


This rare event features New York’s best musicians. If you’re a music-lover, you don’t want to miss this. New York String Orchestra Jaime Laredo, Conductor, Augustin Hadelich, Violin

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25 -Thursday

The Grand Central Kaleidoscope Light Show Presented by Sharp

Grand Central Terminal

grandcentralterminal.com


Come see Grand Central in a whole new light! The Grand Central Kaleidoscope Light Show Presented by Sharp® will grace the walls of New York's most famous historic landmark this holiday season.
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26 -Friday

Self Defense Class


new.york.eventguide.com


Gotham Jiu Jitsu offers one-on-one self defense sessions at various gyms throughout the city. Please contact us to find out if our services are available at your fitness club.

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27-Saturday

The Woman's Connection® ..events shaping women's lives and helping them gain authentic power on a personal or professional level.
8:30 a.m. channel 57
Television Program
womans-connection.commnn.orgFind out how to watch this show from your computer.


Guest: Linda G. Mills, J.D., Ph.D discussing: Violent Partners: A Breakthrough Plan for Ending the Cycle of Abuse
27 -Saturday

Amble through the Ramble Tour

Belvedere Castle
manhattan.about.com


Pass over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in this secluded 38-acre woodland respite.

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28 -Sunday

Free Walking Tours of the Lower East Side

E. Houston and Ludlow St.
nyctourist.com


This FREE two-hour tour highlights the historic and contemporary sights of the Lower East Side. It happens every Sunday at 11am, during April thru December 2008. Meet in front of Katz’s Delicatessen

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29 -Monday

Free Meditation Classes

351 E 74th St

new.york.eventguide.com


A free class! Sahaja Yoga meditation classes for beginners.

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30 -Tuesday

Odyssey Within Gallery


agora-gallery.com


From Dec 12-Jan2. The Odyssey Within is a captivating survey of modern-day artists from Greece and Italy. The artistic conceptions vary dramatically while retaining a distinctive European character attentive to the human condition. Works of both quiet introspection and visual bravado are included, offering a unique look into the contemporary art coming from these two prominent Mediterranean locales.

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31 -Wednesday

World Yacht New Year's Eve Cruise

World Yacht Marina
worldyacht.com


Ring in the New Year as you indulge in our five-course dinner, open premium bar, music, dancing, midnight champagne toast, party favors and dazzling city views.