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Through 8/19/2007	Gold - American Museum Of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St. - 212-769-5100 www.amnh.org Showcasing a vast array of extraordinary objects gleaned from the geology and cultural anthropology holdings of major museums and private collections around the world, Gold presents the fascinating scientific and cultural story of this rare and prized element. The influence of gold throughout history is examined through the currency of ancient civilizations, displays on the Gold Rush that shaped the American West, and contemporary pop culture items.
Through 8/12/2007	Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War - Museum of the City of New York Fifth Ave. & 103rd St. - 212-534-1672 www.mcny.org This exhibition examines the role that New Yorkers played in the conflict through photographs, letters, uniforms, weapons, and an array of personal and historical memorabilia.
Through 8/19/2007	Impressionist and Early Modern Paintings: The Clark Brothers Collect - Metropolitan Museum of Art Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org More than 65 celebrated masterpieces owned by rival brother collectors, including works by such 19th-century masters as Degas, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Homer, and Sargent, are seen side-by-side with commanding works by Cezanne, Seurat, Matisse, Picasso, Eakins, and Hopper.
Through 8/15/2007	Downward Dog Days of Summer - Exhale Spa 150 Central Park South - 212-561-7400 www.exhalespa.com Price: Yoga-$50; Core Fusion/ Core Energy Flow-$100; All classes-$125 Exhale spa's newest promotion the Downward Dog Days of Summer is the perfect solution to keep anyone fit and feeling fabulous. Clients will enjoy one month of unlimited mind body classes in yoga or exhale's exclusive core fusion or core energy flow workouts. For the really ambitious, a special package incorporating both types of classes is also available. For just another $50, exhale will give guests one 60-minute therapy Fusion Massage or True Transformation Facial, to rejuvenate your body and give you that radiant summer glow.
Through 8/16/2007 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-3pm	2007 Summer Performing Arts Academy - Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd. - 718-463-7700, ext. 229 www.flushingtownhall.org Price: $650 per student; $625 per member child; Deposit $300 Flushing Town Hall offers a six-week Summer Performing Arts Academy for students in grades 4-12. The program includes study in drama, voice, and dance with a typical day including 90-minute sessions in each discipline. Students will work in a creative environment led by distinguished educators and theater professionals. Enrollment is limited to 40 students, and students are assigned to groups based on age and level of experience. Enrichment seminars will be presented by special guest artists who help students explore careers in the arts. The program includes a Broadway show field trip with a behind the scenes visit with the cast, and culminates with a theatrical production for families and friends on August 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Through 8/18/2007	Farmers Market - Rockefeller Center 30 Rockefeller Pl. (48-51 Sts.) - 212-632-3975 Rockefeller Center will once again be the midtown home of the famous New York City Greenmarket. Each week, the Plaza will be brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods, all from regional farmers. Free and open to the public.
Through 8/18/2007	Montauk Sofa Summer Sample Sale - Montauk Sofa 51 Mercer St. (Grand-Broome Sts.) - 212-274-1552 www.montauksofa.com Montauk Sofa, an industry leader in custom crafted fashionable seating, offers up to 50 percent off on more than 50 sofas during August.
Through 8/12/2007	Civil War Living History Weekend - Governors Island Free ferries leave every hour from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (corner of Whitehall & South Sts.); For directions by car, subway, etc., see website www.govisland.com Price: FREE Experience a re-creation of a day in the life of a Civil War soldier through special programs and living history demonstrations. Every Saturday and Sunday this summer, visitors can come to Governors Island, to enjoy summer concerts and programming, tour the National Historic District, or take a car-free bike ride. Governors Island, in the heart of New York Harbor, provides New Yorkers and visitors with a unique New York City experience. An afternoon on Governors Island feels like a world away but is only a quick trip from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
8/12/2007	Dominican Day Parade - One of the city's largest parades. Sixth Ave. from 36th St. to 62nd St. Noon.
8/12/2007 Hours: 4pm	NY Liberty vs. Detroit Shock - Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (btw. 7-8 Aves. from 31-33 Sts.) - 212-307-7171 www.thegarden.com
8/12/2007 Hours: 10am-4pm	Coney Island Caper - New york Transit Museum Coney Island - 718-694-1867 www.mta.info/mta/museum Price: Reservation and advance payment required- Adults $30, Members $25; children 3-17 $10 Spend a summer day enjoying Coney Island's best! Take a guided tour through Stillwell Avenue Terminal and learn how solar power lights and cools the station. Stroll to the beach for a bite on the boardwalk, or amuse yourself with a sideshow, street show, or bonus train rides!
8/15/2007 Hours: 7pm	Leela James in Concert - Jackie Robinson Park-Manhattan Bradhurst-Edgecomb Aves (W. 145th St.-155th St.) www.cityparksfoundation.org Price: Free See Leela James belt out her mighty pipes at the Jackie Robinson Park for free! Leela James voice reminds us of the old days, the days when greats like Aretha, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight ruled the R&B; charts. The diminutive singer has set about recreating the sound she loved enlisting contemporary figures like Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq and Wyclef Jean. City Parks Foundation in their efforts to enrich New Yorks diverse communities with performing arts free of charge, is bringing Leela James to the people. So don?t miss out on an evening of fun and soul!
8/17/2007 Hours: 7:30pm	NY Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun - Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (btw. 7-8 Aves. from 31-33 Sts.) - 212-307-7171 www.thegarden.com
8/18/2007 - 8/19/2007 Hours: 12-9pm	Back to the Beach Celebration - Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle (Father Capodanno Blvd. & Jefferson Ave.) - 718-816-2133 www.StatenIslandUSA.com Price: FREE Borough President James P. Molinaro Presents FREE Summer Events 2007! Enjoy games, rides on the baseball field, live music, delicious food, a flea market, and Saturday night fireworks at Midland Beach. These free activities celebrate the efforts made to restore the beach, resulting in a beautiful seashore attraction for the entire family.
8/18/2007 - 8/19/2007 Hours: 8am-6pm	NYC Beach Volleyball Tournament - Coney Island Beach W. 10th St. & Surf Ave., Brooklyn www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?id=37162 Ages: All ages. Price: FREE for spectators. Check out the best volleyball players in the nation. Families can meet and greet athletes, get autographs, and enjoy watching competitions on the Coney Island boardwalk.
8/18/2007 - 8/19/2007 Hours: 1:30pm	'On The Town' (1949) - New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Heights Boerum Pl. and Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn - 718-694-1600 www.mta.info Price: Tickets are free with paid museum admission The classical musical On The Town, shot on location in New York City, was one of the first films to depict the New York City subway in living color. Gene Kelly stars alongside Frank Sinatra as a love struck sailor on leave in the Big Apple who falls head over heels for "miss Turnstiles," a "typical rider" whose picture appears in many different poses on advertising placards.
8/19/2007 Hours: 4pm	NY Liberty vs. Chicago Sky - Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (btw. 7-8 Aves. from 31-33 Sts.) - 212-307-7171 www.thegarden.com