Wednesday, October 8
Billy Idol, Dancing With Myself
Where: Barnes & Noble, Fifth Avenue
When: noon
Billy Idol chronicles his life and career in his new memoir, Dancing with Myself. Named after his classic 1980s tune, the book documents Idol’s early days in the British punk movement—when he hung out with members of the Sex Pistols and started, at age 21, the band Generation X—and gives accounts of the events that changed his life and his career. Expect stories about his hits “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell,” as well as various tales of rock ‘n’ roll chicanery. Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 9am the day of the event.
Thursday, October 9
George Boorujy: Taxonomy
Where: Central Park Arsenal
When: 9am–5pm
Artist George Boorujy brings animals to life with his large-scale, photo-realistic wildlife paintings. The ink-on-paper portraits depict North American species such as the bison, bobcat and red-throated frigate bird with humanlike characteristics. The exhibition is meant to illuminate man’s relationship with animals and the environment. Boorujy will also display his clay models and drawings.
Friday, October 10
David Hockney: The Arrival of Spring
Where: The Pace Gallery
When: 10am–6pm
Best known for his photo collages and his paintings of California swimming pools, Hockney has spent a large part of the past decade focusing on landscapes of the Yorkshire countryside—often exploring his expressionist side. This tribute to spring features works made on his iPad as well as charcoal drawings, depicting winding roads and lush greenery. A video installation titled Woldgate Woods, November 26th (2010), filmed using nine cameras attached to a moving SUV, is on view alongside the paintings.
Saturday, October 11
Pumpkin Festival
Where: Willowbrook Park
When: noon–4pm
Bring the little ones to Willowbrook Park, part of Staten Island’s expansive Greenbelt, for some autumnal fun. Entertainment includes puppet shows at 1pm and 3pm; a kid-friendly performance by Patrick Raftery, which will probably involve lots of singing along; and a variety of craft activities run by park educators. Pumpkins will be for sale at the patch. The event takes place near the Carousel for All Children, which costs $1.50 for a ride.
Sunday, October 12
Open House New York
Where: various
When: various
Get a glimpse of NYC’s rarely seen private spaces—from boardrooms and bedrooms to factories and firehouses that are normally off-limits to the public. This year tour spots include the digester eggs of Greenpoint’s Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; the new Midtown offices of furniture giant Knoll; the Barbarian Group’s Chelsea offices, where visitors can admire the agency’s 4,400-square-foot “Superdesk”; and the new Great Hall of the New York Hall of Science, not yet open to the public, which has undergone a multiyear restoration. Plus, check out the talks, workshops and OHNY Kids tours.
Monday, October 13
Columbus Day Parade
Where: various
When: various
Secure a spot along Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue for a family-friendly celebration filled with colorful floats and rousing musical performances. The parade honors Italian Americans’ contributions to New York City and draws nearly a million spectators and 35,000 marchers annually. The procession goes from 47th Street to 72nd Street, and marching bands will perform along its length. There’s also a “red carpet” area between 68th and 69th Streets for stage acts—special passes are needed to get up close (grandstand seating for the public should be available on the block between 67th and 68th Streets).
Tuesday, October 14
Bang on a Can All-Stars: Steel Hammer by Julia Wolfe
Where: Brookfield Place, Winter Garden
When: 7:30pm
Composer Julia Wolfe teams up with Bang on a Can All-Stars to bring audiences an Americana-inspired performance. The work revolves around the legends surrounding West Virginia folk hero John Henry—a freed slave reputed to have been more powerful than a steam-powered drill (he won a contest against such a machine, only to suffer some deleterious effects). The evening will evoke the sounds of Appalachia with a banjo, bones, mountain dulcimer and trio of singers.
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МАНХЕТТЕН БРУКЛИН КВИНС БРОНС НЬЮ ДЖЕРСИ
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