Events
Events
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The 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: Resistance and Survival in the Holocaust
The 80th anniversary of the beginning of the momentous Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is on April 19th this year. In this talk, Dr. Zachary Mazur will reflect on the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising as a powerful example of Jewish resistance and action in the face of Nazi oppression during the Holocaust. Mazur’s presentation draws upon never-before-seen sources […]
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The Peking Express –The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China
In May 1923, when Shanghai publisher and Chicago Tribune reporter John Benjamin Powell bought a first-class ticket for the Peking Express, he pictured an idyllic overnight journey on a brand-new train of unprecedented luxury—exactly what the advertisements promised. Seeing his fellow passengers, including the mysterious Italian lawyer Giuseppe Musso (a confidante of Mussolini and lawyer […]
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Novus at One
Featuring Trinity Church's new music orchestra, NOVUS NY, a key player on the contemporary music scene.
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Sprint Into Wellness With NewYork-Presbyterian
Thursday, April 20 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6 River Terrace, NY, NY 10280 - Nutrition Tips with Brian Fahey, RD -Overnight Oats Tasting and Demonstration -Balance Test & Spine Screening -Neuro Health -Improving Sleep Quality -Signs of Stroke & Epilepsy -Learn about Diagnostic Imaging -Find a Doctor: Weill Cornell Medicine Event hosted by NewYork-Presbyterian […]
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Spring Theater with The Braid: Remembrance of Things Present
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn person and livestreamed. The story of the Holocaust continues far past liberation. Those born in the generations that followed especially feel the deep and resounding imprint in all aspects of their lives. In these surprisingly inspiring and heart-opening stories, we learn how the daughter of a French resistance fighter must choose between a life […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
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Earth Week: Family Birding
What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or […]
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Earth Day on Governors Island
Governors IslandThis free day-long celebration of all things ecological will feature environmental education activities for all ages, guided tours of the Island’s climate-resilient landscapes and unique Urban Farm, a bird walk focused on early migratory birds passing through Governors Island, a hands-on workshop on making your own seed balls with the Trust’s horticulture team, insect ecology […]
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Earth Day: Turn a New York Skyscraper Green
This Earth Day, we highlight environmentally-conscious green buildings in New York and around the world! After discussing green building guidelines in the U.S., we’ll look at architecture abroad that takes being “green” to a whole new level! Then kids will use what they’ve learned to create a green neighborhood together! Recommended for ages 6+. Registration […]
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Washington & Hamilton in New York City Walking Tour
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent revolt, honor the fallen American troops in the Battle of Brooklyn, celebrate the Constitution’s ratification, and applaud Hamilton's […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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