2007
February 2007
Thursday 1 February 2007
Thu 1 Feb, 7 pm. Caitlin Leffel and Jacob Lehman We all have our own lists of cool New York things, ready to share with friends and visitors. Compare yours with the authors of The Best Things to Do in New York. Whether you’re looking for eateries, bars, culture or shopping tips, far-out activities or scenes of meditative wonder, there’s more to this city than even the most jaded native could imagine. Newcomers, old-timers and everyone else—step right up. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Thu, Feb 1, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LE31-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 1 Feb, 7:30 pm. Microcinema’s Independent Exposure touring festival has been presenting a mix of contemporary, progressive and artistic short films and videos since 1996. In addition to Indecent Exposure’s Best of 2006, the program includes works by New York animator Bill Plympton and the British VJ group Addictive TV. Q&A with filmmakers Bill Plympton and Sisne Baumane. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 1, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FF02-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 1 Feb, 8 pm. The two friends come together on one stage, for a show of Israeli rock. They will perform each others greatest hits together with a full band. They perform the current Israeli hit songs like you've never heard them before,"Mishehu shomea oti", "Ma sheover alai" from Eifo Hayeled, "Geula" by Hemi Rudner and many others. Join them at Makor for this rare NYC show, full of energy, hits and anuncompromising performance. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door Date & Time: Thu, Feb 1, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PF12-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 3 February 2007
Sat 3 Feb, 8 pm. How often has an actor who deserves an Oscar walked away empty-handed? Vote at www./oscarpicks for the performances you think deserved an Academy Award® for Best Actor or Best Actress from 1927-2005. Vote by January 15 and be entered in a drawing for Makor’s Oscar Night Party. On Saturday nights in February, Makor screens the films featuring the performances that garnered the most votes. Date & Time: Sat, Feb 3, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FF07-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 3 Feb, 8 pm. The two friends come together on one stage, for a show of Israeli rock. They will perform each others greatest hits together with a full band. They perform the current Israeli hit songs like you've never heard them before,"Mishehu shomea oti", "Ma sheover alai" from Eifo Hayeled, "Geula" by Hemi Rudner and many others. Join them at Makor for this rare NYC show, full of energy, hits and anuncompromising performance. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door Date & Time: Sat, Feb 3, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PF12-02 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 4 February 2007
Sun 4 Feb, 1 pm. Following in the footsteps of rock philanthropists Bob Geldof and Bono, a teen band called Creation. decided its music should not only have a message, but a purpose: promoting peace and the idea of a global community. Creation., in only two years, has already recorded a CD, played for thousands of people, raised more than $100,000 to build a school in Africa and played at the United Nations. Date & Time: Sun, Feb 4, 2007, 1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5PF05-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 4 Feb, 5 pm. Catch all the drama, anguish and triumph of the most intense game in pro sports. At Makor's annual Super Bowl party, you can watch on the big screen while enjoying our great selection of premium beers and munchies. Price includes your first drink, snacks and prizes for score predictions. Tickets are $25 advance; $30 day of event Date & Time: Sun, Feb 4, 2007, 5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RT86-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 6 February 2007
Tue 6 Feb. Led by Vlada Tomova, Balkan Tales weaves traditional songs into a contemporary acoustic sound, mixing old world flavor with the zest of a modern metropolis. From intimate duos to exhilarating group playing, they bring an array of textures and moods, blending fiery vocals, mournful taqasims, driving percussion, and complex harmonies. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Tue 6 Feb, 7 pm. Ziv Koren’s memorable photographs are icons that have helped shape our perceptions of the conflict in the Middle East. In …More Than 1,000 Words, director Solo Avital follows Ziv for the two years leading up to Israel’s withdrawal form Gaza, filming during riots, terror attacks and secret meetings with wanted militants. Hebrew with English subtitles. Director: Solo Avital. 2006. 77 min. Date & Time: Tue, Feb 6, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Second Screening: 9PM Code: T-MM5FF03-01 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 7 February 2007
Wed 7 Feb. Robin Chotzinoff, Jay Michaelson and Rabbi David Ingber, with Alana Newhouse This is an age of spiritual exploration, with people discovering, rediscovering, straying from and connecting to their Jewish roots in new and fascinating ways. Some of the most interesting modern seekers describe their journeys. Robin Chotzinoff is the author of Holy Unexpected: My New Life as a Jew. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Wed 7 Feb, 12-1:30 pm. How to Get From Raw Idea to Book Contract Arnold Dolin, Sandi Gelles-Cole, David Groff, Nancy Nicholas / Nan Gatewood Satter, moderator Four publishing professionals illuminate the journey fiction and non-fiction writers take from initial idea to finished manuscript to signed contract. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Wed 7 Feb, 7 pm. Joel Rubin Ensemble with Kalman Balogh (cimbalom) perform works from their new CD, Midnight Prayers. The songs in Midnight Prayer creates its own sonic universe, full of depth, virtuosity, playfulness and introspection, exposing the many historical layers of traditional Jewish music through the lenses of the multifarious musical backgrounds of the band's members, ranging from classical to Gypsy to free jazz to contemporary art music. Also featured are David Chernyavsky on violin, Ferenc Kovacs on trumpet and special guests. Date & Time: Wed, Feb 7, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PF13-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Feb, 7 pm. HBO Free Sneak Peek. A film based on the thought-provoking true story of the British Lord Francis Aungier Pakenham, the seventh Earl of Longford, and his controversial, headline-making friendship with one of Britain’s most notorious criminals, Myra Hindley. Jim Broadbent and Samantha Morton star. 2007. 90 min. Free. Please RSVP by calling 212-601-1000 Date & Time: Wed, Feb 7, 2007, Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FDYY-01 Second Showing: 9PM. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Feb, 7-9 pm. Karol Ward Presentations are an integral part of business but many people feel uncomfortable or insecure about speaking before others. Learn about good communication and presentation skills. Discover the psychological reasons behind the stress caused by public speaking. Learn body-mind relaxation techniques, tools for organizing and focusing your presentations and the effective use of body language and vocal variety. Date & Time: Wed, Feb 7, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LP33-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Feb, 7:30 pm. Juggle multiple dates in one night at Makor's famous Speed Dating. Start with a fun ice-breaker game and an open wine bar, then meet a potential soul mate or two. First round of dating begins promptly at 8pm. Tickets are $25 advance; $30 day of event. Tickets for Men Seeking Women Date & Time: Wed, Feb 7, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5RT76-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 8 February 2007
Thu 8 Feb, 12-1 pm. Hal Vaughan A former American diplomat describes how a handful of Ivy League gentlemen became America’s first World War II spies. Hal Vaughan tells the behind-the-scenes story of the plan to invade North Africa with the help of an ex-jewel salesman and wine merchant, an anthropologist, a Parisian playboy and a number of World War I heroes. Vaughan has been a diplomat and newsman for more than 40 years. FDR’s 12 Apostles: America’s First World War II Spies is his third book. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE33-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 6:30-8 pm. Bobbie Meyzen Join ice cream maven Bobbie Meyzen, co-owner of Crème Cremaillere Ice Cream, for a tasting and discussion of your favorite frozen treats. Learn what makes certain ice creams taste better than others and discover the sensory, aesthetic and technical characteristics that ice cream connoisseurs employ. Afterward, shake things up with a blind tasting to determine which flavors and brands you like most. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LK24-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 7-9 pm. Shoshana Ohriner Sweeten your Shabbat with a home-baked challah. Follow a delicious recipe and learn to knead and braid challah. Make a batch to take home. While the dough is rising, learn the Jewish laws of separating a tithe and get a taste of fresh challahs, raisins, chocolate chips, sesame or poppy seeds optional. No baking done during class; feel free to bring Tupperware bowl to transport dough. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LK16-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 7 pm. Take a bit of Charades, mix it with Pictionary, sprinkle in some Scattergories, add a dash of creativity and you’ve got Cranium, the ultimate test of both your right and left brain. Join Makor for a night of hilarity and insanity at Club Cranium—it's cheaper than a bar and twice as fun. Wine, beer and snacks provided. Meet at Mizel Reading Room at Makor/Steinhardt Center Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Mizel Reading Room Code: T-MM5RT77-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 7:30 pm. Glen Velez Ensemble featuring Lori Cotler Rhythm Singing, Yousif Sheronick, Shane Shanahan and Mark Katsounis. Velez and his ensemble perform frame drumming from the ancient Mediterranean world, the Middle East and South India, with the lightning fast syncopations of South Indian rhythm singing. Experience a meditative and exhilarating drum journey. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PF09-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 7:30 pm. Q&A with producer Mark DeAngelis and director Lisa Leeman Leah Welbel says she didn’t survive the Holocaust to watch the Jewish population decimated by interfaith marriage. So when her grandson “marries out,” she stops speaking to him. But when her granddaughter marries a Christian, she takes a different approach, hoping that he might convert. This documentary about a family torn apart by interfaith marriage explores complex and emotionally charged issues. Director: Lisa Leeman. 2006. 82 min. Post-screening discussion with director Lisa Leeman, and producer Mark DeAngelis. Moderated by Dan Ain, a Makor Rabbinic Intern, lawyer and religion writer. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FF04-01 Pr. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Feb, 10 pm. Born in Barcelona Spain, Gemma Genazzano comes to New York singing soulful, sultry vocals with Latin rhythms, jazz influenced arrangements and heartfelt lyrics, creating a style all her own. She has swept away audiences from Europe to the US with her seductive vocals in polished, yet fresh and spontaneous performances for over ten years. Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PF11-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 10 February 2007
Sat 10 Feb, 8 pm. How often has an actor who deserves an Oscar walked away empty-handed? Vote at www./oscarpicks for the performances you think deserved an Academy Award® for Best Actor or Best Actress from 1927-2005. Vote by January 15 and be entered in a drawing for Makor’s Oscar Night Party. On Saturday nights in February, Makor screens the films featuring the performances that garnered the most votes. Second showing at 10PM. Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FF07-01 Price: $5.00 Tell a Friend. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 10 Feb, 8 pm. Brooklyn-based Slow Six is known for their compositional detail, instrumental prowess and live computer-music instruments that separate them from other instrumental post-rock. Their openly emotive, culturally accessible music spoke to an audience far wider than the high-art "New Music" scene. Yet both industries have called the band's sound their own. Time Out New York selected their debut LP as one of the Top 10 classical recordings of 2004 and ASCAP featured them in their 2005 Thru The Walls Showcase. Lush video landscapes and frequent collaborations with friends Anemone Dance Theater further pull Slow Six from any specific music scene. Yet their spell-binding sound the New York Times described as "flecked with white-heat urgency" remains completely imm. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 10 Feb, 9 pm. Hit the lanes for a night of bowling and mingling at Leisure Time Bowl. Fee includes bowling and shoe rental. Lane-side food and drink service available. Meet at Leisure Time Bowl. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the weekends in case of any changes or cancellations. Location: Leisure Time Bowl, 625 8th Ave. Code: T-MM5RT79-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 11 February 2007
Sun 11 Feb. Join Makor for a fun day of snow and sun on Hunter Mountain. Ski or snowboard, your choice. Optional equipment rental and 90-minute lesson included. Meet outside New York Pipe Dreams, 84th Street and York Avenue. Date & Time: Sun, Feb 11, 2007, 6:15am Location: New York Pipe Dreams, 84th St. and York Ave. Code: T-MM5RT80-01 Price: $85.00 / $110.00 with ski rental. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 11 Feb, 1 pm. Have children in your life? Of course you do. Don't let them miss this fun-filled afternoon. Created by Joshua Sitron (composer of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer), the FunkeyMonkeys are a band of magical, musical monkeys who sing and act out stories in a fun and funky way. Described as “hilarious for adults, and delirious for kids.” For children under 8 and over 30. Code: T-MM5PF06-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 11 Feb, 4 pm. Book to Movie: An Author's Panel with Darin Strauss, Kaylie Jones and Joseph Kanon Wine-d Down the Weekend: Truthfully Speaking with Larry Davidson Join guests Darin Strauss, currently working with Gary Oldman to bring Chang and Eng to the big screen; Kaylie Jones, the daughter of James Jones (From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line) and the author of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries; and Joseph Kanon, author of The Good German, a Steven Soderbergh film starring George Clooney and Kate Blanchett. Moderated by Larry Davidson, host of the popular North Fork Long Island series Writers on the Vine. Enjoy a glass of wine, good conversation and great company. Code: T-MD5WD06-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 11 Feb, 8 pm. Tony Trischka has shared stage and studio with such folks as David Grisman, John Denver, the Boston Pops, William S. Burroughs, Ralph Stanley and countless others. To coincide with the release of double banjo album on Rounder Records, Tony Trischka is touring with a crack acoustic band. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Monday 12 February 2007
Mon 12 Feb, 7-9 pm. Looking to try some of those exciting table games at the casino but feel intimidated by all the rules? This class will make you feel at home with the terminology and will give you the know-how to play like a pro in no time. Class covers blackjack, craps and roulette. Code: T-MM5LA10-01 Price: $40.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 12 Feb, 7 pm. Jason Tanz and Jeff Chang In the past 20 years, hip-hop has gone from being the language of the inner city to a dominant national and international art form. Explore how hip-hop grew and where it’s going and how artists, activists and soccer moms are using and reinventing hip-hop just as they are reinvented by it. Jason Tanz is the author of Other People’s Property: A Shadow History of Hip-Hop in White America. American Book Award-winner Jeff Chang is the editor of Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop and the author of Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5LE33-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 12 Feb, 7:30 pm. Q&A with Director Danièle Thompson and Professor Annette Insdorf Avenue Montaigne centers around Jessica (Cecile de France) a beautiful young woman from the provinces who comes to Paris and lands a job waiting tables at a chic bistro on fabled Avenue Montaigne, the city's nexus for art, music, theater, and fashion. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Mon 12 Feb, 7:30 pm. Four small jazz ensembles from the Downbeat Award-winning Jazz Arts Program at the Manhattan School of Music perform music from the American songbook, jazz classics and original compositions and arrangements. Code: T-MM5PF01-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 13 February 2007
Tue 13 Feb, 12-1 pm. The Real Deal on Women and Heart Disease Pamela Serure By age 47, the creator of Get Juiced. had advised more than 2,000 clients on how to achieve balance in their lives. Then, Pamela Serure was blind-sided by a heart attack and faced surgery. Frustrated by the commonness of misdiagnosis in women, Serure tells the truth about heart disease, providing advice from medical experts on how to recognize the risks and warning signs. Serure is the author of The Three-Day Energy Fast and Take It To Heart: The Real Deal on Women and Heart Disease. Code: T-MD5LE35-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 13 Feb, 7:30 pm. Yair Harel, Nori Jacoby and Yonatan Niv Three young, innovative Israeli musicians explore the roots of Hebrew prayer and song. As the Tefillalt Ensemble, they navigate the multicultural soundscape of 21st-century Israel, presenting unique interpretations of sacred Hebrew poetry from North Africa and the Middle East, Chasidic niggunim, modern secular Hebrew verse and original literary compositions. Code: T-MM5PF02-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 14 February 2007
Wed 14 Feb, 12-1 pm. Ken Bloom, a theater director, radio host and arts consultant, leads a discussion with music of the most enduring popular tunes and their finest creators and interpreters. Bloom is the author of The American Songbook: The Singers, The Song Writers and the Songs, which chronicles the stories of such luminaries as Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Barbara Cook and Ella Fitzgerald. Code: T-MD5LE34-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Feb, 7 pm. Before Sunset and its prequel, Before Sunrise (1995), comprise an epic cinematic romance. Watch Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke saunter around Paris discussing everything from love and passion to loss and regret—not to mention commitment, time and the naïveté of youth. Director: Richard Linklater. 2004. 77 min. Code: T-MM5FF05-01 Price: $9.00 Second show: 9PM. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Feb, 7 pm. Susan Shapiro and Gregory Gilderman Everyone knows that the best dates tend to be ones set up by friends. Let two matchmaking pros show you what to look for when matching Jane and John or Dara and David. A raffle will include such prizes as courtside Knicks and Rangers tickets. Susan Shapiro, the author of Secrets of a Fix-Up Fanatic: How to Meet and Marry Your Match, talks about how she set up dates that led to 12 marriages—and was herself fixed up with her future husband. Gregory Gilderman is the author of She's the One: The Surprising Truth About What Makes a Woman a Keeper. Bring a nice single guy friend whom you want to fix up: $5. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5LE37-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Feb, 7:30 pm. Juggle multiple dates in one night at Makor's famous Speed Dating. Start with a fun ice-breaker game and an open wine bar, then meet a potential soul mate or two. First round of dating begins promptly at 8pm. Tickets are $25 advance; $30 day of event. Tickets for Men Seeking Women Code: T-MM5RT81-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Feb, 7:30 pm. An all-female cocktail pop quartet based in New York, the Lascivious Biddies are known for an energetic and tightly woven live show full of laughter and expert musicianship with a dash of sentimentality. The Washington Post calls them "Manhattan’s Hippest Girl Group." Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5PF03-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 15 February 2007
Thu 15 Feb, 12-1 pm. Francine Segan Great music and great food make an exhilarating duet. Cookbook author Francine Segan discusses the food stories of favorite composers and the memorable moments of drinking and dining in opera. View opera film clips while nibbling on opera-inspired foods and learn how to create a rustic Italian dinner party with La Traviata as the backdrop. Francine Segan is a culinary historian and food writer who has appeared on the Food Network, the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. She is the author of The Philosopher’s Kitchen, Shakespeare’s Kitchen and The Opera Lover's Cookbook: Menus for Elegant Entertaining. Code: T-MD5LA05-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Feb, 6:30-8:30 pm. Wine Tasting Without the Attitude: Seeing Red—Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Shiraz. Stefani Jackenthal Swirl, sniff and sip your way through fun and social evenings. Taste six to eight wines from various regions while experts offer instruction. Next time it’s your turn to pick the wine, you’ll know exactly what you want. At each tasting, the wines are matched with gourmet edibles. Non-kosher and kosher wines served at each tasting. Please reserve a spot to ensure sufficient food. Code: T-MM5LK17-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Feb, 7 pm. Central Park Night Ice-Skating/Gourmet Hot Chocolate Tasting There is nothing quite like a night on the ice at Central Park’s famous Wollman Skating Rink. Join us for an hour and a half of skating. Afterward, return to Makor for a gourmet hot chocolate tasting. Each week’s tasting offers new flavors ranging from Grand Marnier to chili pepper. Location: Wollman Rink, Central Park Code: T-MM5RT82-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Feb, 7 pm. Laura Monaco is an energetic, sweet, sassy, and romantic artist whose captivating vocal delivery, and impassioned performances have won widespread recognition from fans and many within the music community. Join Laura Monaco and her band in celebrating the premier of her brand-new music video, "Gotta Get Away." Shot by MTV producer Joe Solari, the video will be shown in its' entirety for the first time anywhere, and then will be followed with a performance by Laura and the band. All attending Laura's show that night will receive a free DVD copy of the video with the price of admission. Code: T-MM5PF15-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 17 February 2007
Sat 17 Feb, 8 pm. How often has an actor who deserves an Oscar walked away empty-handed? Vote at www./oscarpicks for the performances you think deserved an Academy Award® for Best Actor or Best Actress from 1927-2005. Vote by January 15 and be entered in a drawing for Makor’s Oscar Night Party. On Saturday nights in February, Makor screens the films featuring the performances that garnered the most votes. Code: T-MM5FF07-06 Second show at 10PM Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 17 Feb, 9 pm. Late-night play readings are paired with tunes from emerging singer/songwriters. Writers slated to participate include Clay McLeod Chapman, Zayh Dorn, Quincy Long and Tony-winner Mark O’Donnell. Code: T-MM5TH55-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 18 February 2007
Sun 18 Feb, 12 pm. Once lined with tenements and pushcarts, the Lower East Side’s historic streets now house eclectic boutiques, restaurants and lounges. And you can still get some of the best pickles and pastrami sandwiches around. Discover trendy spots and rediscover 19th-century history. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the weekends in case of any changes or cancellations. Meet at the southeast corner of Delancey and Essex streets. Location: Meet at the southeast corner of Delancey and Essex streets. Code: T-MM5RT84-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 18 Feb, 1 pm. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bari Koral has joined forces with some of the best players on the downtown music scene to bring you the Bari Koral Family Band—rock songs for kids that parents dig. This three-piece rock band combines pop songs with kidfriendly lyrics to create new kids classics. Koral and company perform regularly at the Manhattan Children’s Museum and the Long Island Children’s Museum. She's been featured on PBS, Time Out Kids and Big Apple Parent. Code: T-MM5PF07-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 18 Feb, 7 pm. This new full-length play weaves together interviews, trial transcripts and documentary material to reconstruct the compelling true stories of immigrants and refugees. Houses on the Moon is a theater company devoted to the development of socially significant plays and musicals. Code: T-MM5TH56-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 18 Feb, 7 pm. Sharon Klein presents three hot new standup comedians who have appeared on network television, in films and at well-known clubs around the country. Code: T-MM5TH57-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 20 February 2007
Tue 20 Feb, 7:30 pm. Q&A with director Jeff Lipsky "The twin specters of Ingmar Bergman and Woody Allen hover over this talky history of a relationship between two New Yorkers."—Stephen Holden, New York Times. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Wednesday 21 February 2007
Wed 21 Feb, 7-9 pm. Learn about the various ways three-dimensional animation programs can be integrated into your life—or even become a second career. Whether interested in adding an edge to your present career through dynamic, 3D-animated presentations or learning how to send an online animated greeting card with your own face in 3D, discover the possibilities of computer animation and how it can enhance your life, career and hobbies. The class is led by a professional animation artist from 3DTraining., a global center for 3D animation offering online and classroom training. Code: T-MM5LP34-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 21 Feb, 7 pm. Jonathan Feldman grew up a typical Ivy League-bound Upper West Side Jewish preppy. Instead of going into law, business or medicine, however, Feldman discovered his calling elsewhere, becoming an Orthodox Jew, studying Jewish philosophy and mysticism and becoming associate director of the outreach program Manhattan Jewish Experience. Hear about a journey that led him across continents to find spiritual enlightenment at the peak of Mount Kenya. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5LE34-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 21 Feb, 7:30 pm. Q&A with director Shira-Lee Shalit and writer and star Damon Shalit Darren Chandler leaves his safe home for the thrill of Hollywood. He struggles unsuccessfully until a twist of fate lands him on the A-list with surprising repercussions. Starring Daphne Zuniga, Sally Kirkland, Eddie Albert and Damon Shalit. With David Carradine and Shelley Winters. Post-screening Q&A with director Shira-Lee Shalit and writer and star Damon Shalit. Code: T-MM5FF06-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 22 February 2007
Thu 22 Feb, 6 pm. Daisy Press, soprano / Steve Beck, piano Enjoy classical music in the warm environment of the Makor Café on select Tuesday evenings. Come early for a drink at the bar or a delicious pre-concert dinner that is included in a special concert/dinner package. The Makor Café/bar opens at 6 PM. Breathtaking soprano Daisy Press and virtuoso pianist Steven Beck join forces for an evening of songs by American composers. Join us for an informal concert in which a martini and Gershwin love songs go hand-in-hand. 6:00pm dinner and concert: $25; 7:00pm concert only: $15 Code: T-MM5PC05-01 Price: $25.00 / $15.00 Concert Only. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Feb, 7 pm. Ann Marie Sabath Modern conveniences leave us vulnerable to a gaggle of embarrassments, misunderstandings, gaffes, faux-pas and newfangled offenses. Ann Marie Sabath comes to the rescue. Sabath is president of the corporate etiquette training firm At Ease and the author of One Minute Manners: Quick Solutions to the Most Awkward Situations You’ll Ever Face at Work. Learn how to solve your current and future work annoyances. Bring your own questions. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5LE35-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Feb, 8:15 pm. Tiffany Shlain, Ken Goldberg, Gil Gershoni and Vanessa Hidary See the Sundance and Tribeca Film festival hit The Tribe: The Unorthodox, Unauthorized History of the Barbie Doll and the Jewish People, then enjoy a discussion with director and co-writer Tiffany Shlain, co-writer Ken Goldberg, art director Gil Gershoni and a spoken-word performance by Vanessa Hidary. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Friday 23 February 2007
Fri 23 Feb, 7 pm. Relive your favorite camp experiences. Catch up with old friends, participate in raucous singing and praying, and reminisce about those warm summer nights in the middle of winter. Bug juice not included. Shabbat dinner at Makor is a feast for the body and spirit. Partake of a gourmet meal accompanied by traditional prayers and lively melodies and converse with new and interesting people. The dinner also includes a short, stimulating talk given from a variety of Jewish perspectives. Registration required by the Wednesday before the dinner. Vegetarian dinners optional with phone reservations. Code: T-MM5SH12-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 24 February 2007
Sat 24 Feb. Jump down to Makor for our newest bash. Come dance and get mashed with kids who make the city churn. Drink specials abound in our ground-level dance floor. Live DJs keep your feet busy 'til 2 AM. Date & Time: Sat, Feb 24, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PF08-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 24 Feb, 8 pm. How often has an actor who deserves an Oscar walked away empty-handed? Vote at www./oscarpicks for the performances you think deserved an Academy Award® for Best Actor or Best Actress from 1927-2005. Vote by January 15 and be entered in a drawing for Makor’s Oscar Night Party. On Saturday nights in February, Makor screens the films featuring the performances that garnered the most votes. Second showing at 10PM. Code: T-MM5FF07-07 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 25 February 2007
Sun 25 Feb, 7:30-10 pm. Celebrate your favorite films of the year at Makor’s Eighth Annual Oscar Night Party. Watch the 78th Annual Academy Awards® spectacle on four screens while enjoying the company of good friends, exciting raffle prizes and great food and drink in the Makor Café. Code: T-MM5FF01-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 26 February 2007
Mon 26 Feb, 12-1 pm. Dr. Harry Ostrer Are Jews truly descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Dr. Harry Ostrer explains how recent work from genetics labs has validated the biblical record of a Semitic people who chose a Jewish way of life several thousand years ago. Learn how scientists have begun to unravel the genetic history of the Jews. Dr. Ostrer is a professor of pediatrics, pathology and medicine and director of the human genetics program at the New York University School of Medicine. Code: T-MD5LE36-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 26 Feb, 7 pm. Makor and the young Jewish theater group BIMA-NY stage monthly readings of new Jewish plays. The Jewish Week calls this series "one of the most refreshing cultural undertakings to appear on the scene in a long time." Visit www. for details on upcoming readings. Code: T-MM5TH58-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 26 Feb, 8:15 pm. Abigail Pogrebin, moderator Charles Grodin’s long career spans film, television and theater. His films include The Heartbreak Kid and Heaven Can Wait. On television, he was recently a commentator for 60 Minutes II and the host of The Charles Grodin Show. Code: T-BL5LP02-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 27 February 2007
Tue 27 Feb, 12-1 pm. Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen A curator from the Metropolitan Museum of Art discusses the treasures once housed at Laurelton Hall, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s extraordinary country estate in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Tiffany designed every aspect of the 84-room home, a quasi-museum for his collections and his own windows, glassware, pottery, enamels, lamps, oil paintings and watercolors. Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen wrote, with other notable contributors, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Laurelton Hall: An Artist’s Country Estate to accompany the spring exhibit at the Met. She is the Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Curator of American Decorative Arts. Code: T-MD5LA06-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 27 Feb, 2-5 pm. Heroes and Scoundrels—Part I: Reluctant Heroes Mark Ethan When are heroes less than noble, and "traitors" really "patriots?" What are the tensions between national allegiance and personal integrity? What kinds of people transcend self-interest for a cause? Join Mark Ethan and see 10 films sure to spark lively discussion. The Americanization of Emily (1964): Directed by Arthur Hiller; starring Julie Andrews and James Garner Code: T-MD5LJ21-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 27 Feb, 7 pm. Sit down with nine others for a frank and smart discussion on a variety of issues that you’re not supposed to talk about at dinner parties. Not for the timid. Limited to 10. Food included. Code: T-MM5JD09-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 27 Feb, 7:30 pm. Hosted by John Platt of City Folk Sunday Breakfast on WFUV-FM. Under the Radar is a monthly series that features talented New York singer/songwriters. Visit www./music for information on performers. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Wednesday 28 February 2007
Wed 28 Feb, 7 pm. Jennifer Gilmore, Yael Goldstein, Karen Russell and Kevin Shay The next literary stars read from their highly praised debut works, including Jennifer Gilmore's Golden Country, a multigenerational novel about Jews in the early and mid-twentieth century; Yael Goldstein’s Overture, a novel of passion and jealousy set within a family of classical musicians; and Kevin Shay’s The End as I Know It, the hilarious and poignant saga of a puppeteer who travels around the country alerting people to the dangers of Y2K. Karen Russell’s story collection St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves captures the enchantment and terror, absurdity and ingenuity of childhood. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Code: T-MM5LE36-01 Price: $12.00 Tell a Friend Add This Ev. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 28 Feb, 7-9 pm. Jeffrey Sussman Learn how to increase sales and profits through techniques that have been used effectively by hundreds of business owners. Get practical advice on how to identify new and unconventional markets, match the competition, get consumer and trade publicity, use direct response and organize and publicize special promotional events. Code: T-MM5LP35-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 28 Feb, 7 pm. Books and Bagels: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy Rachel Silverman, moderator Join us for a monthly discussion on a provocative, hot new book, and nosh on bagels while we chat. The conversation promises to be lively and the food delicious. Reading the book is recommended but not required, as we’ll be talking about the issues brought up by the book, as much as the book itself. Featured book: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy Rachel Silverman is a rabbinic intern at Makor and a rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Code: T-MM5JD10-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]