2007
March 2007
Thursday 1 March 2007
Thu 1 Mar. Philip Kitcher Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has been at the center of debate for more than a century. Philip Kitcher, the John Dewey Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University and the author of Living with Darwin: Evolution, Design and the Future of Faith, helps sift through the scientific evidence for evolution, creation science and intelligent design. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 1, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE66-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 1 Mar. 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. Not free this day? We are also having this event on Apr 12. Tickets for Men Seeking Women Date & Time: Thu, Mar 1, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT51-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 1 Mar. Q&A with director James Spurlock. Journey into America's debt-ridden lifestyle in this powerful documentary that shows how the modern financial industry really works and explains the true definition of "preferred customer." Hilarious and profoundly disturbing, Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare that is all too real for many. 2006. 90 min. Q&A with director James Spurlock. Watch the trailer for Maxed Out Date & Time: Thu, Mar 1, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ33-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 1 Mar. Every Thursday, join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour, which includes a one-hour open wine-and-draft-beer bar. Afterward, stick around and check out Makor's film, music and lecture events. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 1, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RB33-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Friday 2 March 2007
Fri 2 Mar. Ilana Eberson Expand your social circle while welcoming the Sabbath with new friends and old. Join matchmaker Ilana Eberson for tips on the best ways to meet new people. $40 for two Date & Time: Fri, Mar 2, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5SH05-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 3 March 2007
Sat 3 Mar. Join Hazon, Makor and Romemu for a Purim extravaganza. Come and enjoy a traditional Megillah reading in full regalia followed by two performances of The Shushan Channel—the 5th annual Hazon Purim Spiel starring The Daily Show's Dan Bakkedahl with a special presentation by The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert. Afterwards, get ready for a rocking DJ dance party. Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening. Evening Schedule 7:00 - Doors open 7:30 - Megillah reading (Upstairs) 8:45 - Klezmer trio (Upstairs) 9:00 - Shushan Channel, first show (Downstairs) 10:30 - Shushan Channel, second show (Downstairs) 11:00 - DJ Dance party Tickets are $25 Advance; $30 at the door (each purchased admission includes 2 drink tix) Surprise Someone on Purim and. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 3 Mar, 10 pm. In a world of stark black-and-white imagery, a solitary mathematician works on the edge of dementia to crack a numbers puzzle that promises to solve profound questions about all existence. Hoping to dodge Wall Street’s greedy pursuit of his invention, Max allows himself to be drawn into a Hasidic cabalistic sect that hopes to use his research to unlock the mystical secrets of its holy texts. Directed by Aronofsky. 1988. 85 min. Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM01-02 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 4 March 2007
Sun 4 Mar. Wine-d Down the Weekend: Truthfully Speaking with Larry Davidson In the tradition of Dead Man Walking and The Executioner's Song comes Kerry Max Cook's Chasing Justice—a harrowing first-person account of the U.S.'s longest tenured death row inmate freed after being wrongfully convicted. The story was later incorporated into the play and made-for-TV movie, The Exonerated. 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. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 4, 2007, 4:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5WD07-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 4 Mar. Launched from the imagination of illustrator/singer/songwriter Morgan Taylor, Gustafer is a gold, part-feline alien who comes from the sun blessed with a magnetism for making friends with some of earth’s odder creatures—the Eel, the Blue Star, the Pterodactyl, the Dragon and others. Gustafer comes to life in a “moving book” of songs and pictures projected in color on a big screen with subtitles for early readers. The original music and dynamic cartoon illustrations make Gustafer appealing to small kids and the adults who bring them. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 4, 2007, 1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM13-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 4 Mar. Ari Roth, Ellen Schiff, Karen Hartman and Tuvia Tenenbom Delve into contemporary Jewish theater—from the religious to the secular, from comedies of manners to political dramas. Come early for a set of participatory performances by guest theater groups including Storahtelling, BIMA-NY, and The Northwoods Ramah Theatre Company. Then join Theater J’s artistic director, Ari Roth, and several other prominent theater professionals as they examine the characteristics, impact and responsibilities of Jewish theater today. Break-out discussions follow with members of some of the nation’s most successful Jewish theaters, including Theater J and The Jewish Theater of New York. Pre-event performances begin at 6:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Date & Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 4 Mar. Back by popular demand, this sung-through musical was a hit at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Soul Searching follows a single Jewish woman on her quest for romantic and spiritual fulfillment. New York Cool calls the show "an exhilarating, explosive burst of spiritually-charged theater." Date & Time: Sun, Mar 4, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5TH86-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 5 March 2007
Mon 5 Mar. Bernie Siegel Overcome your financial worries by learning to recognize the mental blocks that get in the way of achieving financial freedom. Create a solid plan with action steps you can take immediately. Build your road to financial security. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 5, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP36-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 5 Mar. Veteran playwright Ed Napier stages a reading of a play about his mentor, Herbert Berghof (founder of the legendary HB Studios). This rollicking satire chronicles Berghof's relationship with actress Uta Hagen. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 5, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH81-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 5 Mar. Dr. Stanley Teitelbaum Clinical psychologist and sports enthusiast Stanley Teitelbaum works with professional athletes and sports agents. In this discussion, he delves into the psyches of sports figures on and off the field and explores such timely issues as drug and alcohol abuse, gambling and steroid use. His book, Sports Heroes, Fallen Idols, looks at all major sports and the rise and fall of such celebrity athletes as Pete Rose, Tonya Harding and O.J. Simpson. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 5, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE61-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 6 March 2007
Tue 6 Mar. The downtown theater sensation known as the Manhattan Monologue Slam has given voice to some of the country’s best actors, poets and comedians. Hear five Slam champions deliver their most stunning speeches and soliloquies. Katie Northlick, Robin Selfridge, Jodi Letizia and the Galinsky Brothers tear up the stage with their homegrown solo masterpieces. Manhattan Monologue Slam is also playing Mar 29. Get Tickets Date & Time: Tue, Mar 6, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH72-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 6 Mar. Heroes and Scoundrels—Part I: Reluctant Heroes Hail the Conquering Hero 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. Hail the Conquering Hero (1944): Directed by Preston Sturges; starring Eddie Bracken Date & Time: Tue, Mar 6, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LJ22-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 6 Mar. Marci Alboher Is combining multiple careers the way to feel more fulfilled in today’s workplace? From investment banker/chef to surgeon/ playwright to mom/CEO, these new career paths may be the answer to job insecurity, burnout and boredom. Marci Alboher, a lawyer-turned-journalist/author/speaker/writing coach, introduces the “slash effect,” a dynamic that allows you to nurture multiple talents. Alboher is a faculty member of the New York Writers Workshop. Her new book is One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 6, 2007, 12:00pm-1:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE62-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 6 Mar. Sing in the New Year with Lilach Koch and the Shira NYC band. As always, the evening will feature a selection of Israeli favorites from all times. The audience is invited on stage, and lyrics are projected on a large screen. Doors open at 7:30pm Date & Time: Tue, Mar 6, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PM19-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 7 March 2007
Wed 7 Mar. Michael Zam Like his contemporary Woody Allen, Brooklyn-born Jewish writer-director Paul Mazursky made some of the most well-observed, touching and hilarious winning films of the '70s and ’80s. Rediscover this artist's incisive work, much of which deals with the Jewish experience on both coasts. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969): Starring Natalie Wood and Elliot Gould Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LH21-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. Marianna Lead, PhD Learn fascinating self-coaching techniques for living the life you want by identifying your resources, clarifying your objectives and designing actions to achieve your goals. Learn how and when to use a personal or professional development coach to help speed things along. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP37-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. HBO Free Sneak Peek. A moving and candid look at the African-American community’s HIV crisis through the eyes of a survivor who is a mother, a former addict and an AIDS activist. Starring Queen Latifah, Wendall Pierce and Anna Deavere Smith. 2007. 87 min. RSVP for free tickets. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FZ03-01. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. American-born jazz vocalist Lorenn Peer (a former Israel Defense Forces Band soloist) leads a captivating musical journey through some of the finest jazz tunes ever written in a show titled Lovey Dovey. Her musical director (and husband) Dror Ben-Gur gives these timeless classics an invigorating twist with beautiful, witty and masterful new arrangements for a superb brass and rhythm section. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 9:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM03-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. Galt Niederhoffer, Robert Marshall and Jami Attenberg Discover three exciting literary debuts that explore Jewish characters and themes. A Taxonomy of Barnacles by Galt Niederhoffer, a novel about the romantic adventures of six sisters in New York, has been praised as "a confident and witty debut. an eccentric combination of The Virgin Suicides and Little Women." Robert Marshall’s novel A Separate Reality depicts an adolescent boy's search for meaning in rock music, spiritual writings, poetry and politics. Instant Love by Jami Attenberg has been called "a sweet, smart, sad, and sexy novel told in interrelated fragments, following three women from teen years into quasi-adulthood." Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. Bobbi Brown By launching the trend toward natural-looking cosmetics, Bobbi Brown earned the admiration of the fashion industry, celebrities and millions of women. Now, as she turns 50, Brown looks at beauty and aging, offering advice from her new book, Bobbi Brown Living Beauty. Brown also discusses surgery-free solutions for looking younger and explains how makeup can solve the "flaws" that many women go under the knife to fix. Read an interview with Bobbi Brown on the 92Y Blog. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LS07-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 7 Mar. A rising composer on the New York jazz scene, Darcy James Argue directs Secret Society, a dynamic 18-piece band featuring his original works. The group includes fiery players such as trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist Erica von Kleist, pianist Mike Holober and drummer Jon Wikan. Secret Society is influenced by contemporary big bands, atmospheric indie rock groups and adventurous new-music groups. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 7, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM02-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 8 March 2007
Thu 8 Mar. Susan Shapiro Barash Susan Shapiro Barash, a gender studies professor and the author of Tripping the Prom Queen, offers a provocative discussion of female rivalry. Shapiro Barash discusses the ways that mother-daughter competition sets the stage for how a woman will view other women for the rest of her life and why baby boomer mothers are more locked into competition with their daughters than their predecessors were. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE67-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Mar. The Cardamon Quartet is bringing the cultural frontier closer and redrawing the musical map. Synthesizing Latin and Mediterranean syncopation, Israeli folk and classical, the experiments of jazz and the pillars of popular and orchestral composition, the Quartet's inventive performances follow the winding path of the immigrant, exile and explorer—picking up influences along the way and working with whatever inspiration is at hand. Uri Sharlin, accordion, piano Gilad Harel, clarinet Dan Aran, percussion Greg Heffernan, cello Date & Time: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 9:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PM16-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Mar. Looking East: Debussy and the Javanese Gamelan Gamelan Kusuma Laras Debussy: Chamber music 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 price. The Makor Café/bar opens at 6 PM. In 1889, Claude Debussy first heard the mesmerizing sounds and intricate, overlapping rhythms of a Javanese gamelan ensemble. The encounter forever changed the way he approached music. Debussy became perhaps one of the first western composers to consider the whole world as inspiration as he internalized those exotic sounds to create his own style. This concert brings together traditional Javanese gamelan with the mus. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Mar. Iris Bahr Acclaimed actor, stand-up comedian and director Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry the Cable Guy, Big Bang Theory) offers tales from her hilarious new memoir, Dork Whore. Hear how the 20-year-old Bahr, fresh out of the Israeli Army, backpacked across Asia trying to lose her virginity while her best laid plans got sidetracked by a host of comedic misadventures. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LE61-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Mar. Every Thursday, join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour, which includes a one-hour open wine-and-draft-beer bar. Afterward, stick around and check out Makor's film, music and lecture events. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RB34-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 8 Mar. Q&A with director Josh Gilbert When comedy legend Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong) was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to nine months for the manufacture and sale of drug paraphernalia, filmmaker Josh Gilbert’s cameras were rolling, capturing the American justice system in action and focusing on a case that some consider an absurd episode of the war on drugs. Gilbert offers an amusing and sometimes frightening look at what he contends is the erosion of civil liberties in modern-day America. Director: Josh Gilbert. 2006. 78 min. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM02-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Friday 9 March 2007
Fri 9 Mar. Join a warm, vibrant community of young professional Spanish-speaking Jews from Latin America and around the globe for a cultural Shabbat dinner. Shabbat dinner at Makor, for people in their 20s and 30s, is a feast for the body and spirit. Partake of a gourmet meal accompanied by prayers and lively melodies and converse with 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. Tickets are $30 single; $50 for a pair Date & Time: Fri, Mar 9, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5SH13-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 10 March 2007
Sat 10 Mar. Four lives. Four addicts. Four failures. Four souls struggle with the grip that drugs have on their lives. Despite their greatest aspirations, their addictions control every decision and move. Requiem for a Dream exposes not only the terror caused by addiction of any kind, but also offers powerful insights into the destruction caused by the desire to achieve the American Dream. Director: Darren Aronofsky. 2000. 102 min. Date & Time: Sat, Mar 10, 2007, 8:00pm and 10pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM03-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 11 March 2007
Sun 11 Mar. 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. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 11, 2007, 1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM14-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 12 March 2007
Mon 12 Mar. Simon Feil For the curious beginner. Learn the difference between a flush and a fold and the basics of Texas Hold ‘Em. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 12, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LA11-01 Price: $40.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 12 Mar. Books and Bagels: Featured Book:The Covenant by Naomi Ragen Rachel Silverman Join us for a monthly discussion on a provocative, hot new book and nosh on bagels while you chat. The conversation promises to be lively and the food delicious. Reading the book is recommended but not required; we’ll be talking about the issues brought up by the book as much as the book itself. Featured book: The Covenant by Naomi Ragen Date & Time: Mon, Mar 12, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5JD11-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 13 March 2007
Tue 13 Mar. An extremely popular Israeli musician, Korin Allal performs with fierce energy and emotion, earning comparisons to Suzanne Vega and Tracy Chapman. Displaying her unique French flavor, Allal performs her biggest hits from a long and rich career. Best known from the popular late ’80s group Tatoo, Eran Zur reemerged onto the Israeli pop scene with the successful Next, featuring the work of the late Israeli poet Yana Valach. Part of MANiFEST—ARTIS07 $25 in advance/ $30 at the door Date & Time: Tue, Mar 13, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM04-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 13 Mar. Ruth Indyk Lubick What’s the process for buying an apartment in the city? How much will it cost? Co-op or condo? Should I rent, buy now or wait? Do I qualify for a mortgage? Ruth Indyk Lubick, vice president at Douglas Elliman, offers a crash course plus Q&A. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 13, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP38-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 13 Mar. 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. Sergeant York (1941): Directed by Howard Hawks; starring Gary Cooper Date & Time: Tue, Mar 13, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LJ23-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 13 Mar. Filmmaker Honi Hameagel examines Israeli masculinity through the lives of three hard-core womanizers at a Tel Aviv beach. From 1975-2005, the director/cinematographer—a reputable avant-garde artist and a womanizer in his own right—followed his close friend Ronny Sagman and two of his pals as they devised new antics for chasing women. The film raises poignant questions about physical and emotional impotence, ethnic inferiority complexes and Israeli/Jewish masculine identity. Hebrew with English subtitles. Part of MANiFEST—ARTIS07 Director: Honi Hameagel. 2006. 82 minutes. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 13, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM04-01 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 13 Mar to Wed 14 Mar, 8 pm. $25 In Advance. Makor, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $35. Makor - [makor][events]
Wednesday 14 March 2007
Wed 14 Mar. Michael Zam Like his contemporary Woody Allen, Brooklyn-born Jewish writer-director Paul Mazursky made some of the most well-observed, touching and hilarious winning films of the '70s and ’80s. Rediscover this artist's incisive work, much of which deals with the Jewish experience on both coasts. Blume in Love (1973): Starring George Segal and Marsha Mason Date & Time: Wed, Mar 14, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LH22-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Mar. Rebecca Rikon Once you’ve successfully navigated the singles scene and found someone, how do you get from the first few dates to the relationship that you want? How do you decide to continue to date new people or focus on an exclusive relationship? Get advice for managing your expectations and minimizing your anxiety during the journey. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 14, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LS06-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Mar. Eyal Press, Zev Chafets, Lauren Sandler, Michelle Goldberg and Jeff Sharlet In recent years, the rise and power of evangelical Christians has become a phenomenon Jews can no longer ignore. Learn from a panel of Jewish writers about the nature of the evangelical movement, its beliefs, its reach and its followers and consider ways that Jews and Jewish groups have responded. The panelists are Eyal Press (Absolute Convictions), Zev Chafets (A Match Made in Heaven), Michelle Goldberg (Kingdom Coming), Lauren Sandler (Righteous) and Jeff Sharlet (the forthcoming Power in the Blood). Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Mar 14, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LE62-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Mar. Steven E. Hodes, MD Dr. Steven E. Hodes discusses the relationship between science and spirituality throughout history. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Hodes has long pondered questions about near-death experiences, reincarnation, after-death communication and Kabbalah. Dr. Hodes has a degree in religious studies and teaches contemporary metaphysics at Brookdale College. He lectures and writes on Kabbalah and healing, the Jewish view of the afterlife and on near-death experience. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 14, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE63-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 14 Mar, 6-10 pm. Post-screening Q&A with director Slawomir Grünberg and co-producer Robert Podgursky In 1940, Stalin ordered the deportation of 500,000 Poles—200,000 of them Jewish—from Russian-occupied eastern Poland to forced-labor settlements in the Soviet interior. As cruel as Stalin's deportations were, they saved Jewish lives, for the deportees constituted the majority of the Polish Jews who escaped the Holocaust. This little-known story is a harrowing adventure tale that traces the route of its subjects from Poland to Siberia to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and, ultimately, Brooklyn. English, Yiddish, Russian, Polish and Uzbek with English subtitles. Director: Slawomir Grünberg. 2006. 75 min. Preceded by the short film The Metamorphosis by Ari Mark Date & Time: Wed, M. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 15 March 2007
Thu 15 Mar. A founding member of Roomful of Blues and the guitarist who replaced Jimmie Vaughan in the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard has mastered blues, rockabilly, jazz and rock, creating a compelling fusion. B.B. King says, "Duke's one of the great players" and The New York Times says Robillard is "a soloist of stunning force and originality." Tickets are $18 in advance; $22 at door Date & Time: Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM05-01 Price: $18.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Mar. 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. Not free this day? We are also having this event on Apr 26. Tickets for Men Seeking Women Date & Time: Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT52-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Mar. Shoshana Ohriner Stop settling for macaroons, dry sponge cake and other flavorless Passover desserts. Learn the tricks of making delicious Passover desserts in this hands-on class. From simple to gourmet, these treats are so good you will want to make them year round. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LK23-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Mar. Post-screening Q&A with director Slawomir Grünberg and co-producer Robert Podgursky In 1940, Stalin ordered the deportation of 500,000 Poles—200,000 of them Jewish—from Russian-occupied eastern Poland to forced-labor settlements in the Soviet interior. As cruel as Stalin's deportations were, they saved Jewish lives, for the deportees constituted the majority of the Polish Jews who escaped the Holocaust. This little-known story is a harrowing adventure tale that traces the route of its subjects from Poland to Siberia to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and, ultimately, Brooklyn. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Thu 15 Mar. Back by popular demand, this sung-through musical was a hit at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Soul Searching follows a single Jewish woman on her quest for romantic and spiritual fulfillment. New York Cool calls the show "an exhilarating, explosive burst of spiritually-charged theater." Date & Time: Sun, Mar 4, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5TH86-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Mar. Every Thursday, join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour, which includes a one-hour open wine-and-draft-beer bar. Afterward, stick around and check out Makor's film, music and lecture events. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RB35-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 15 Mar. Around the World in Eight Wonderful Wines. 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. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LK18-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Friday 16 March 2007
Fri 16 Mar. Shabbat Dinner for 20s and 30s with 3GNY: Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors Join 3GNY for Shabbat dinner and share conversation and common bonds with a young professional community of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. Shabbat dinner at Makor, for people in their 20s and 30s, is a feast for the body and spirit. Partake of a gourmet meal accompanied by prayers and lively melodies and converse with 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. Special Offer: 2 tickets for $50. Order below. Date & Time: Fri, Mar 16, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th St. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 17 March 2007
Sat 17 Mar. Late-night play readings are paired with tunes from emerging singer/songwriters. Writers slated to participate include Laura Shaine Cunningham, Mary Gallagher and Tony-winner Warren Leight. Date & Time: Sat, Mar 17, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH73-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 17 Mar. Imagine the jamming of Phish mixed with the vocal strength of Pearl Jam and the spiritual lyrics of U2 and seasoned with a Middle-Eastern influence, and you can begin to describe the sound of Moshav. Although its music comes from the Jewish culture of the band members’ upbringing, Moshav is as mainstream as any pop/alternative band. Raised on Moshav Meor Modi’im, a musical village in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the three young men of Moshav are determined to make it in the mainstream world the way they already have in the Judaic world. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Sat 17 Mar. Six years in the making, Aronofsky’s visually rich and deeply felt third film is the unique story of one man’s struggle to save the woman he loves. As the story moves backward and forward in time, from 16th century Spain to modern-day America to the 26th century in outer space, you can either put on your thinking cap and attempt to understand the science and philosophy behind it all or simply sit back and enjoy the stunning ride. Director: Darren Aronofsky. 2006. 96 min. Date & Time: Sat, Mar 17, 2007, 8:00pm and 10pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM06-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 18 March 2007
Sun 18 Mar. In November 2002, Pulitzer prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks decided to write a play a day for the next 365 days. Makor and the New York Neo-Futurists present one week's worth of short plays from this ground-breaking dramatic cycle. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 18, 2007, 3:00pm and 7pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: NN0MM21-01. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 18 Mar. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy fresh air with other young New York professionals while exploring a beautiful trail and spectacular views in Tuxedo Park. Hike includes visiting a cave used as a hideout by a notorious gang of outlaws from the Revolutionary War era. Pack a picnic lunch, plenty of water, and dress in layers and hiking boots. Meeting place to be announced. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached at on the weekends in the event of any changes or cancellations. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 18, 2007, 9:00am Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT53-01 Price: $45.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 19 March 2007
Mon 19 Mar. Turn Jewish Family Stories Into Great Writing Does Grandma Goldberg have an incredible Istanbul immigration tale? Does Great Uncle Moishe mesmerize you with stories of his pre-war Berlin antics? Every Jewish family has an amazing story or two (or 200). Award-winning novelist Dr. Jennifer Natalya Fink, author of Burn and V, takes you through the process of turning the raw material of Jewish family stories into well-crafted writing. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP45-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 19 Mar. When Others Don’t Want to Listen Dian Killian, PhD What do you do when someone doesn't care about your concerns or agree with your position and a decision has to be made? Learn how to transform conflict and differences and foster understanding, connection and trust. Come up with "win-win" solutions for everyone Dian Killian, PhD, is the director of Brooklyn Nonviolent Communication Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP39-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 19 Mar. "Like the greatest torch singers, such as Billie Holiday, she makes us believe she is sharing confidences, singing just to us."—Boston Globe Waterford-born singer Karan Casey is to release her new album, Chasing the Sun in April. Largely recorded at her home, the album uncovers Karan's fine talent for songwriting and her sensitive approach to age-old themes such as love and oppression. Although self-written songs make up about half the album, alongside a trio of great songs by Barry Kerr and one by Robbie O'Connell, Karan hasn't abandoned her first love of traditional singing. Her unique interpretations make you listen with new ears to the older songs. She can make you believe in any story she tells you. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 7:30pm Location: St. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 19 Mar. Makor is teaming up with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for a F-A-N-T-A-B-U-L-O-U-S event. Join cast members from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical for an event unlike anything you experienced in elementary school. One-hour open wine and beer bar included. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT90-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 19 Mar. Renowned mentalist Marc Salem returns to Makor for several more performances of his show Mind Games Extra. Salem has been profiled on 60 Minutes and has performed his mind-bending feats on Broadway and in venues around the world. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH74-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 19 Mar. Rich Cohen Inspired by the stories he heard from his father, Rich Cohen conducted extensive research to uncover the real stories of Jewish gangsters in Brooklyn and beyond. His book Tough Jews brings to life the story of men like Abe “Kid Twist” Reles, Bugsy Goldstein, Louis Lepke and Meyer Lansky. Cohen discusses how and why these Jewish wise guys became heroes to his father’s generation. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 19, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE64-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 20 March 2007
Tue 20 Mar. 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. Keeper of the Flame (1943): Directed by George Cukor; starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn Date & Time: Tue, Mar 20, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LJ24-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 20 Mar. Gordon Linzner Welcome the first day of spring with a stroll through southern Central Park, looking for signs of the new season. Route determined based on the weather. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 20, 2007, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5RT06-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 20 Mar. Judith Levine Can you imagine going a full year without buying any "stuff?" Author and journalist Judith Levine and her partner, Paul, took on the challenge of a self-imposed moratorium on consumption, closing their wallets to everything but the bare necessities—no dinners out, no new shoes, no morning latte—for a year. Levine’s findings about herself, her relationships and the American consumer mentality were surprising and often humorous. Enjoy a fun and revealing conversation over lunch about the hardships and benefits of not buying anything. Could you do it? Includes lunch. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 20, 2007, 12:00pm-1:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LB03-01 Price: $22.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 20 Mar. In the Pali language of the early Buddhist texts, vipassana means "to see things as they really are." Composed by Joseph C. Phillips Jr, Vipassana is an epic four-movement, 70-minute composition that stimulates the mind and refreshes the spirit. Featuring 25 instrumentalists and singers, Vipassana is partly inspired by Bjork's Selmasongs, photographs from Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s Earth from Above series and Jake Rajs' The Hudson River. Vipassana also features Denise Levertov’s poem Variation and Reflection on a Theme by Rilke. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 20, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM07-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 20 Mar. Interested in sparking some controversy at your Seder? Discuss some of those issues that will likely be swept under the rug at your grandfather’s house. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 20, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5JD12-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 21 March 2007
Wed 21 Mar. Michael Zam Like his contemporary Woody Allen, Brooklyn-born Jewish writer-director Paul Mazursky made some of the most well-observed, touching and hilarious winning films of the '70s and ’80s. Rediscover this artist's incisive work, much of which deals with the Jewish experience on both coasts. Harry And Tonto (1974): Starring Art Carney (his Oscar-winning role) and Ellen Burstyn Date & Time: Wed, Mar 21, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LH23-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 21 Mar. Hailed a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek and featured frequently on This American Life, Mortified is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, poems, letters, lyrics, home movies, schoolwork) as shared by their original authors. in front of total strangers. As the largest and longest-running project of its kind, this grassroots comedy collective has spent years sifting through hundreds of otherwise forgotten notebooks while paving the way for a strange new brand of entertainment. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Mar 21, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PM15-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 21 Mar. James T. Patterson An acclaimed historian traces the road that the United States traveled in the 27 years from the resignation of Richard Nixon to the hotly contested election of 2000. James T. Patterson is the Ford Foundation Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University and the author of Restless Giant: The United States from Watergate to Bush vs. Gore. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 21, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE65-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 22 March 2007
Thu 22 Mar. Q&A with director John Mounier on Mar 22 Documentarian John Mournier follows 20-year-old Moshe’s departure from the Hasidic community in which he was raised and his entry into an unknown secular society as he works toward a high school diploma, negotiates his relationship with his secular grandparents and struggles with faith and his relationship with God. Director: John Mournier. 2006. 71 min. With Q&A with director John Mounier Date & Time: Thu, Mar 22, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM07-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Mar. David Siegel Take a 90-minute tasting tour of the world of high-end chocolate. Savor the best chocolate on earth as you learn about the various species of cacao, where it is grown and how it goes from bean to bar. You’ll leave saying, “I never knew there was so much to know about chocolate.” Please eat before coming to this event. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 22, 2007, 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LK19-01 Price: $40.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Mar. Pitting acute, evocative portraits of outsiders and beautiful losers against fragile, shimmering country-pop melodies, Freedy Johnston has earned a reputation as one of the brightest singer/songwriters to emerge in the 1990s. Amy Correia’s voice resonates with old blues, ’20s jazz and hipster dawdling. She slowly draws listeners into her garish world with songs that are gentle and glowing one moment, smoldering and sad the next. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 22, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM08-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Mar. Aleta St. James Life coach Aleta St. James has spent 25 years developing a system for creating deep and dramatic life changes with lasting results. At age 57, St. James made headlines by giving birth for the first time in her life, to healthy twins. She shares her story and describes her secrets for creating success and deep satisfaction in life. St. James is the author of Life Shift: Let Go and Live Your Dreams. Includes lunch. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 22, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LB04-01 Price: $22.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 22 Mar. Every Thursday, join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour, which includes a one-hour open wine-and-draft-beer bar. Afterward, stick around and check out Makor's film, music and lecture events. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 22, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RB36-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 24 March 2007
Sat 24 Mar. Q&A with director John Mounier on Mar 22 Documentarian John Mournier follows 20-year-old Moshe’s departure from the Hasidic community in which he was raised and his entry into an unknown secular society as he works toward a high school diploma, negotiates his relationship with his secular grandparents and struggles with faith and his relationship with God. Director: John Mournier. 2006. 71 min. With Q&A with director John Mounier Date & Time: Thu, Mar 24, 2007, 8pm and 10pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM07-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 24 Mar. New York native Paul Brill first began pursuing music after making his way out to California, where he did brief stints as an herbal smokes salesman, a valet, a corporate errand boy and a marine biology instructor. Brill’s latest record, New Pagan Love Song, was chosen as a Critic’s Choice Top 10 CD of the Year by Rolling Stone. Jamie Leonhart writes and sings dreamy, moody, sometimes frustrated but mostly hopeful songs that have vitriol, heart and humor. The arrangements draw on ’50s cabaret, jazz and quirky folk. Michael Leonhart’s original songs mix orchestral pop, ’60s classic rock, folk and dreamy organic electronic soundscapes. Date & Time: Sat, Mar 24, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM09-01 Pri. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 24 Mar. Stee-rike. No, it’s not baseball, its bowling. Show off your prowess on the lane with other professionals in their 20s and 30s. Join Makor at Leisure Time Bowl in the Port Authority Bus Terminal for two hours of fun and healthy competition. Fee includes bowling shoes. Not free this day? We are also having this event on Apr 21 and May 12. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the weekends in case of any changes or cancellations. Date & Time: Sat, Mar 24, 2007, 9:00pm-11:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT54-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 25 March 2007
Sun 25 Mar. Why is tonight different from all other nights? Because at this pre-Passover seder, we’ll substitute chocolate for all the foods we usually eat. Be tempted by dark chocolate instead of bitter herbs, trail mix instead of charoset, chocolate drinks instead of wine and much more. Enjoy a mock-seder, complete with songs, questions, discussions and lots of eating. For non-chocoholics, there will be other fun options. $40 admission is for one child and one adult Date & Time: Sun, Mar 25, 2007, 4:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5JH04-01 Price: $40.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 25 Mar. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer's play The Deer Park comes to Makor for a dramatic reading. The controversial work—adapted from Mailer's novel—details his experiences as a screenwriter during the height of McCarthyism. Ambition, sex and politics infuse this riveting depiction of 1950s Hollywood. Stephan Morrow directs the reading, which is followed by a discussion with Mailer. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 25, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH75-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 25 Mar. Explore the American Museum of Natural History with other young professionals as you work in teams to answer tricky and interesting questions. Meet at the museum. Advance registration required. Date & Time: Sun, Mar 25, 2007, 1:00pm Location: American Museum of Natural History Venue: Main Entrance:79th St. at Central Park West Code: T-MM5RT91-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 25 Mar. Monday evenings not your thing? Enjoy an afternoon pint at this welcoming Irish pub, where the mellow atmosphere and charming bartenders make meeting other singles a breeze. Meets at the Gael Pub, 1465 Third Avenue (83rd Street). Date & Time: Sun, Mar 25, 2007, 3:00pm-6:00pm Location: Meets at the Gael Pub, 1465 Third Avenue (83rd Street). Code: T-LS5GT16-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 26 March 2007
Mon 26 Mar. Yael Bacharach Do you often feel that there is something blocking you from moving forward? Do you want to take action toward your life goal but feel stuck or overwhelmed? Learn why the usual methods of getting unblocked don’t work and be introduced to Focusing, the upside-down approach to working with the block. Instead of trying to get rid of the block, invite it and listen to it. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 26, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP40-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 26 Mar. Four small jazz ensembles from the Downbeat Award-winning Jazz Arts program at the Manhattan School of Music will be performing each evening. The ensembles perform repertoire from the Great American Songbook, jazz classics and original compositions and arrangements. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 26, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM10-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 26 Mar. Renowned mentalist Marc Salem returns to Makor for several more performances of his show Mind Games Extra. Salem has been profiled on 60 Minutes and has performed his mind-bending feats on Broadway and in venues around the world. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 26, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH76-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 27 March 2007
Tue 27 Mar. 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. Can't get enough? Join us on Apr 19 too. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 27, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT92-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 27 Mar. 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 Counterfeit Traitor, (1962): directed by George Seaton, starring William Holden and Lilli Palmer Date & Time: Tue, Mar 27, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LJ25-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 27 Mar. Milton, Twilight Hotel and David Berkeley Milton is a singer/songwriter from New York. His single In The City premiered on radio host Vin Scelsa’s Idiot’s Delight WFUV-FM in spring 2003 and became a local college radio hit. Winnipeg-based duo Twilight Hotel (Brandy Zdan and Dave Quanbury) creates the kind of music that captures what it’s like to grow up in a gritty oasis amid an otherwise bare prairie. Charismatic singer David Berkeley has a voice as warm as a tumbler of bourbon. He believes in the lyrics he writes, and he sings them from the marrow of his bones. Date & Time: Tue, Mar 27, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PM11-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 28 March 2007
Wed 28 Mar. This film explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the eyes of director Yoram Honig’s six-year-old daughter as she starts school at the mixed Arab-Jewish primary school Neveh Shalom (The Oasis of Peace). Despite opposition by Honig's Zionist father and his wife's extreme right-wing brother, the parents make a statement by sending both of their daughters to this unique school. First Lesson in Peace demonstrates the great complexity and enduring difficulties of this multifaceted conflict. Hebrew with English subtitles. Director: Yoram Honig. 2005. 56 min. Date & Time: Wed, Mar 28, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM08-01 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 28 Mar. Designer Moises Esquenazi with Dr. Ahron Friedberg Moises Esquenazi is a fine arts photographer and interior designer whose work was recently featured in Metropolitan Home. He is working on a book about the things that inspire us and how they relate to produced work. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Mar 28, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LE63-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 28 Mar. Michael Zam Like his contemporary Woody Allen, Brooklyn-born Jewish writer-director Paul Mazursky made some of the most well-observed, touching and hilarious winning films of the '70s and ’80s. Rediscover this artist's incisive work, much of which deals with the Jewish experience on both coasts. Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976): Starring Lenny Baker and Shelley Winters Date & Time: Wed, Mar 28, 2007, 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LH24-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 29 March 2007
Thu 29 Mar. The downtown theater sensation known as the Manhattan Monologue Slam has given voice to some of the country's best actors, poets and comedians. Hear five Slam champions deliver their most stunning speeches and soliloquies. Katie Northlick, Robin Selfridge, Jodi Letizia and the Galinsky Brothers tear up the stage with their homegrown solo masterpieces. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 29, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH77-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 29 Mar. Nominated, Best Documentary, 2007 Academy Awards Q&A with director Laura Poitras "The definitive non-fiction film about the occupation."—Village Voice An extraordinarily intimate portrait of Iraqis living under American occupation, principally Dr. Riyadh, a father of six and a Sunni political candidate. Unfolding like a narrative drama, the film follows the agonizing predicament of one man caught in the tragic contradictions of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and its project to spread democracy in the Middle East. Director: Laura Poitras. 2006. 90 min. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 29, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FM09-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 29 Mar. Every Thursday, join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour, which includes a one-hour open wine-and-draft-beer bar. Afterward, stick around and check out Makor's film, music and lecture events. Date & Time: Thu, Mar 29, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5RB37-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 31 March 2007
Sat 31 Mar. Truly, the level of tender, ruthless, inspired, lethally accurate study that has gone into the follicular expression of each and every character in Christopher Guest's latest hilarious cultural corrective is something inspiring to behold."—Entertainment Weekly. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]