Creativing Writing
Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
Free
Events
14 events found.
Events
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Battery Park City Library
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An Anthropologist Under the Surface: Time, Distance, Texture
In order to dwell on the aqueous formations that we call aquifers, this talk examines attempts that people in Costa Rica make to move inwards, towards the center of the […]
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Entrepreneurs & Patriots: George Washington, Samuel Fraunces, and Their Bold Business Ventures
George Washington and Samuel Fraunces developed skills of risk-taking, judgement, and leadership through their entrepreneurial ventures that would later advantage them and the new nation when they chose to join […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Drop-In Chess
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.
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Hang On St. Christopher
Book reading and signing by Adrian McKinty, author of Hang On St. Christopher.
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March Forth
Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out: “Somebody, send me a book!” Moments later, Dudley Randall’s The Black Poets slid under his cell door. Those pages were the start […]
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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Loose Lips
Book reading and signing by Kemper Donovan, author of Loose Lips.
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Through Their Eyes: Therapeutic Art for Grieving Children
Following the 9/11 attacks, young people around the world created art in response to the violence they had witnessed. This program will explore the role of art-making and art therapy […]
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Fresh Prints
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]
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