Tags
Amstel Quartet, Animation Art, Antique Auto Show, Ballet, Clybourne Park, Discovery Times Square, Frieze Art Fair 2 for 1 Tickets, Lesbian/Gay Symphonic Band, MOMA Family Programs, Munch's The Scream, Museum of Moving Image, New Amsterdam Bike Show, NY Historical Society, Queens County Farm Museum, Recess Monkey, Society of Illustrators, Sotheby's, Tai Chi, Titanic Voices, United Nations Tour
Page 1-FRIDAY APRIL 27: Munch’s“The Scream”, Colin Hay…Men at Work, Bike Show, Ice Age Digital (*FREE*), Grand Prix Ballet Competition, United Nations Tour
Page 2-SATURDAY APRIL 28: Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams, Lesbian/Gay Symphonic Band, Tai Chi Day(*FREE*), MOMA Family Weekend Programs (*FREE*), Clybourne Park (*DISCOUNT*), Warriors: China’s First Emperor
Page 3- SUNDAY APRIL 29: Titanic Voices, Amstel Quartet, Recess Monkey, Works & Process, Antique Auto Show
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FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012
MUSEUMS/ART/GALLERIES
Sotheby’s: Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”
As the defining image of the Expressionist movement, The Scream stands as a pivotal work in the history of art. The present version of The Scream dates from 1895, and is one of four versions of the composition, and the only version still in private hands.
On view at Sotheby’s before going to auction on May 2, 2012. Part of the Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale, which also includes Chagall, Picasso and Leger.
Sotheby’s
1334 York Avenue-between 71st St and 72nd St
sothebys.com
Tel: 212-606-7000
Directions:
Subway
4,6 68th St/Lexington Ave
Bus
M15, M31, M72
CONCERTS/MUSIC
Colin Hay..Men at Work
Now a solo artist, Colin Hay may best be known as the lead singer for Men At Work, the platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80′s with anthems like “Overkill”, “Down Under” and “Who Can It Be Now?” 8pm. $34 and $39
Click link for tickets:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/03004737985C99DA?artistid=769308&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
The Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway)
the-townhall-nyc.org
Tel: 212-840-2824
Directions:
Subway
1, 2, 3, N, Q, R to Times Square/42nd St/7th Ave
A, C, E to 42nd Street/Port Authority/8th Ave
B, D, F, M, 7- 42nd St-Bryant Park/6th Ave
Bus
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7, M20, M104
SPORTS
New Amsterdam Bike Show
The Best of Roadbikes, Dutchbikes, Accessories, Bicycle Giveaways, Ridestyle Fashion Show, and much more! April 28th and 29th. $15 pay on website, $20 at door. 10am-7pm
Skylight Soho
275 Hudson St- at Spring St
http://newambikeshow.com/
Directions:
Subway
C, E to Spring St/6th Ave
1 to Canal St
KIDS/TEENS
Ice Age To the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios
Looks at the creative work of Blue Sky Studios, a leader in the animation industry for over 20 years, and the creators of such blockbuster films as the Ice Age series, Robots, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, and the recent hit Rio. Admission by donation. Hours: Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm
Through May 5, 2012
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street-between Park and Lexington Ave
http://www.societyillustrators.org/The-Museum/2012/Blue-Sky/Ice-Age-To-the-Digital-Age–The-3D-Animation-Art-of-Blue-Sky-Studios.aspx
Tel: 212- 838-2560
Directions:
Subway
F to Lexington and 63rd St
4, 5, 6, N, Q, R to Lexington and 59th St
Bus
M1, M2, M3, M4, M66, M72, M101, M102, M103, M104
DANCE/THEATER
Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Scholarship Competition
Founded in 1999 by two former Bolshoi Ballet dancers, YAGP is conducted annually throughout the U.S. and abroad (Brazil, Mexico, Japan, and Italy) connecting dancers, teachers, schools and companies all over the globe. 7pm. $45
Thursday April 26- Saturday April 27
Click link for tickets: http://lc.lincolncenter.org/shows/204325?show_date=2012-04-27%2019:00:00
David Koch Theater
Lincoln Center- Columbus Ave at 63rd St
Directions:
Subway
1 to 66th St
2, 3 to 72nd St
A, B, C, D to 59th St/Columbus Circle
Bus
M5, M7, M11, M66, M104
X’TRAS/THINGS TO DO
Guided tour at United Nations
The tour includes an overview of the history of the U.N, donated gifts, the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The General Assembly Hall and more.
Guided and audio tours are available Monday – Friday, 9:45am – 4:45pm.
Audio tours are also available Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am – 4:15pm. Adults $16, Seniors $11, Children $9
United Nations Plaza and East 42nd St
http://visit.un.org/wcm/content/site/visitors/lang/en/guided/
Directions:
Subway
4, 5, 6, 7, S to 42nd St/Grand Central Station
Bus
M15, M42
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