CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Target Free Third Saturday
SUPER SABADO: ¡Quinceañera! Saturday, April 16, 11:00am-6:00pm
El Museo del BarrioEl Museo del Barrio cordially invites you to celebrate our 15th Super Sábado with us! This month, we explore all things quinceañera, with special attention to how coming of age and rites of passage are celebrated cross culturally. This event is for all ages, so whether you’re 15, 5, or 51, we hope to see you! Dress up is encouraged, but optional.
FREE ADMISSION. For detailed information visit elmuseo.org/calendar
LITERARY ARTS
Spoken Word
SPEAK UP! Celebrating Poetics Saturday, April 16, 7:00pm-9:00pm
El CaféEnjoy an incredible night of powerful poetics with poet, writer, and cultural activist Myrna Nieves as she takes the stage with Rigoberto González, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Michele Serros, and special out-of-town guest Paul Flores.
FREE Admission. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
AROUND EL BARRIO
Walking Tour
EL BARRIO TODAYSaturdays at 11:30am, Through June 4
Departs from El Museo’s lobbyEl Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore our neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals, and much more. All tours leave from El Museo’s lobby.
FREE Admission. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
LITERARY ARTS
Author Talks for Young Adults
IN OUR LINGO: Elisha Miranda, Yahaira Paulino, and
Karly BeaumontWednesday, April 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm
El CaféIn today’s dynamic social media world, artists often end up wearing many different hats. Join us for a conversation with Elisha Miranda (filmmaker/novelist), Karly Beaumont (filmmaker/photographer), and Yahaira Paulino (Actor/Filmmaker) as they talk about their novels and current media projects, and share their expertise as media mavens connecting with an ever expanding online world.
This featured program is part of
WEPA WEDNESDAYS, which includes free extended gallery hours, live DJ-in-residence, and Drink Specials at El Café until 9pm.
FREE Admission. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
VISUAL ARTS
Gallery Talk
Artist-led Walkthrough with
Judi WertheinWednesday, April 27, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Las GaleríasJoin us for a gallery talk with Judi Werthein as she examines Luis Camnitzer’s expansive career.
This featured program is part of
WEPA WEDNESDAYS, which includes free extended gallery hours, live DJ-in-residence, and Drink Specials at El Café until 9pm.
FREE ADMISSION. Limited to 20 guests. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
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Celebrate Arts and Culture with Target Through our partnerships with educators and arts organizations, Target helps students and their mentors engage in arts and cultural events around New York City!!
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031764&ref=sr_shorturl_arts
Brooklyn Museum, New York
brooklynmuseum.org
Target First Saturdays
1st Saturday of the month
5 to 11 pm
Free
Carnegie Hall, New York
carnegiehall.org
Neighborhood Concert Series
Concerts in all 5 boroughs through June 2011 and restarting September 2011
Free
El Museo del Barrio, New York
elmuseo.org
Super Sabado! Target Free Third Saturdays
3rd Saturday of the month except August 2011, January 2012 and August 2012
Free
Harlem Stage, New York
harlemstage.org
Free Neighborhood Concert
7/9/2011
Free
Lincoln Center, New York
new.lincolncenter.org
Target Free Thursdays at the David Rubinstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
Every Thursday night
8:30 pm
Free
Museum of Chinese in America, New York
mocanyc.org
Target Free Thursdays
Every Thursday
11 am to 9 pm
Free
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
moma.org
Target Free Friday Nights
Every Friday night
4 to 8 pm
Free
The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York
studiomuseum.org
Target Free Sundays
Every Sunday
noon to 6 pm
Free
Wave Hill, New York
wavehill.org
Target Free Days at Wave Hill
Every Tuesday morning and Every Saturday morning
9 am to noon
Free
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Queens Library will host its fourth annual College Fair on Saturday, April 16, at Queens Library at Langston Hughes. With more than 20 colleges, universities, and trade schools in attendance, youth have the opportunity to visit with recruiters, as well as attend financial aid workshops and a panel with Q&A. Also included will be raffle prizes and giveaways. Registration is not required and admission is free. For more information, please call 718-990-0871.
http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/event_pdf/007883-02-11_7883-flyer.pdf
Saturday, April 16
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Recruiters
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Workshops
Queens Library at Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
718-651-1100
Train: 7 to 103rd St./Corona Plaza
Bus: Q23, Q66, Q72
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I. Walking Tours
EL BARRIO TODAYSaturdays at 11:00am, April 9 – June 4
Departs from El Museo’s lobbyEl Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore our neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals, and much more. All tours leave from El Museo’s lobby.
FREE Admission. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
II. Gallery Talks
Artist-led Walkthrough with Alejandro CesarcoWednesday, April 13, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Las GaleríasJoin us for a gallery talk with Alejandro Cesarco as he examines Luis Camnitzer’s expansive career.
This featured program is part of
WEPA WEDNESDAYS, which includes free extended gallery hours, live DJ-in-residence, and Drink Specials at El Café until 9pm.
FREE ADMISSION. Limited to 20 guests. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendarIII. Panel Discussion
YOUNGER THAN METHUSELAH: Sustaining the work of
Mature Artists Wednesday, April 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm
El CaféJoin curators and art professionals as they discuss artists who emerged in the avante-garde movements of the 60s and 70s, the challenges they face today, and strategies for supporting their ongoing work as it’s discussed by panel participants Mitchell Algus, Co-founder and Director, Algus Greenspon Gallery; Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro, Director, Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros; and moderator E. Carmen Ramos, Curator for Latino Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum; with an introduction by Deborah Cullen, Director of Curatorial Programs, El Museo del Barrio.
This featured program is part of
WEPA WEDNESDAYS, which includes free extended gallery hours, live DJ-in-residence, and Drink Specials at El Café until 9pm.
FREE ADMISSION. RSVP required at elmuseo.org/calendar
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Join thousands of designers and design enthusiasts for “One Day for Design”—a 24-hour online open conversation about the future of design.
It’s an unprecedented opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge viewpoints and push boundaries—collaborating in real time on the future of the design profession and the organizations supporting it.
Moderators for the live event include Alex Bogusky, Liz Danzico, Debbie Millman, Erik Spiekermann, Armin Vit, Alissa Walker and more. Each will host chats on Twitter throughout the day, with responses aggregated on one convenient site where everyone can comment on the topics at hand—with or without a Twitter account.
Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, April 13, to join the conversation at onedayfordesign.org. And invite your friends and colleagues by using the “share this” buttons below!
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THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2011| 6:30PM
COLLABORATION: TARGET’S NEW TARGET
Target, above other mass retailer, is committed to excellence in creativity and design. And they share that commitment and responsibility with really big design firms and tiny studios.
 
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THURSDAY 21 APRIL 2011| 6:30PM
TEACHING DESIGN
Do you remember the teacher who sparked your passion for graphic design? The one who helped you to become the designer you are today ? Are you trying to be that person for the next generation of designers ? And are you left wondering where to begin?
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SATURDAY 23 APRIL 2011| 10:00AM
VOLUNTEER FOR EARTH DAY
Our Community Committee is bringing you another chance to get your hands dirty… this time with real dirt! If you’d like to get outside and give Mother Earth a big hug over Earth Day weekend, join us!
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TUESDAY 26 APRIL 2011| 6:30PM
DESIGNING ACTIVISM
Graphic art has always played a role in social movements. But will a movement today look the same as movements of the past? Perhaps the biggest challenge facing this generation is our looming ecological crisis: climate change, waste, depleted resources and growing energy needs.
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MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB’S Family Matinee Program: Saturday, April 9 at 10am!
For high school students and an adult of their choice (parent, relative, mentor, etc.) This free event includes::
• A continental breakfast
• A chance to explore acting, writing and directing in a workshop led by
theatre professionals
• A matinee performance of a play at MTC
This Family Matinee features: Good People, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire – see attached postcard for more information.
Call 212.399.3000 x4252 right away to make reservations! There are still openings but space is limited.
The program will take place at:
MTC Administrative Offices
311 West 43rd Street, 8th Floor
(between 8th and 9th Avenues)
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We are currently recruiting sophomores, juniors and seniors for Wave Hill’s Forest Project Summer Collaborative. As Forest Project Interns, high school students have the opportunity to earn money by working to restore woodland areas at Wave Hill. In addition to the restoration component, student interns earn college credits by taking a summer course in Plant Science or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at CUNY’s Lehman College. The six week program runs Monday through Friday starting in Early July.
We are seeking applicants who are interested in the environment, the health of New York City’s woodlands, and capable of rigorous physical and academic work. Applicants should have a strong academic record and a grade of B or better in two Regents level science classes.
Please check our website: http://www.wavehill.org/education/internships.html. There you find more information about the program as well as the online application. Application deadline is March 25, 2011.
Please feel free to contact Barry Kogan at 718.549.3200 ext. 223.
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A great event to attend even if you are not a graduating senior…
Sunday, April 10th from 11am-4pm
Hosted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, this fair is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. NACAC’s college fairs allow students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions to discuss course offerings, admission and financial aid requirements, college life in general, and other information pertinent to the college selection process. This is a great activity for college bound mentees who are about to begin their college search.
General Information: http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Spring/Pages/NewYorkCityNCF.aspx
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
Hall 1A
655 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001-1188
212/216-2000
Transportation and Directions
Parking
Fair Hours:
Sunday, April 10, 2011
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: 2011 Spring New York City NCF
Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/836-2222 ext 155.
Attendee InformationNo Registration necessary!
Useful Materials for Attendees Before, During and After the Fair:
Information for Students, Parents & Counselors
First-time Attendee or Have a Question about attending a College Fair? View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Faring Well at a Fair
Webinar: Listen to NACAC’s Making the Most Out of Attending a National College Fair Webinar
Video: What to expect when attending a National College Fair
Available Workshops: Possible workshop topics include Financial Aid: How to Apply, College Admissions – Public and Private, NYS Aid Programs, Applying for Financial Aid Electronically, Working with Special Needs Students, College Admissions – Public and Private, Financial Aid: How to Apply. Check back closer to the fair for more detailed information!
Posted in College Preparation.
Don’t forget to check out www.aigany.org for the lastest events and happenings in ny! Also, if you and your student would like to attend please email Tammy or Rachel – we will be able to coordinate to get you on the attendee list.
THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2011 6:30 – 8:30PM
Young Designers always have reacted towards trends, simultaneously often creating new ones. The stale computer generated graphics of the late 90′s ushered in a new crop of designers desiring to use their hands, make a mess, make mistakes & get away from bezier curves.
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