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ART
CARTOON STORIES
Seonna Hong displays paintings that will later form the basis of a book. The exhibit, “Animus,” tells the story of an innocent young girl whose antagonist is a large black dog. Ms. Hong won an Emmy award this year for her animation of an episode of “My Life as a Teenage Robot,” and the paintings in her current show reflect her cartoon aesthetic. Through Friday, December 3, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oliver Kamm/5BE Gallery, 540 W. 22nd St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, second floor, 212-255-0979, free.
CANARY SONGS
An exhibit of art from New York and the Canary Islands features the photography of Angel Luis Aldai, the sculpture of Juan Correa, and paintings by Gregorio Gonzalez. Through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, 684 Park Ave. at 68th Street, 212-628-0420, free.
STRANGE TALES
Tony de los Reyes applies oil alkyd resin to wood panels to create the pieces in his exhibit “The Strange Tale of Near and Far,” which closes this weekend. His depictions of stormy oceans, old-fashioned ships, and floral bouquets are reminiscent of Dutch Delftware and toile fabrics. Through Saturday, tomorrow-Saturday, 10-6 p.m., DCKT Contemporary, 537 W. 24th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-741-9955, free.
BENEFITS
COMMUNITY CARING
Senator Clinton serves as the honorary chairwoman for the Community Access gala, celebrating the organization’s 30th anniversary of work with people living with psychiatric disabilities. Singer-songwriter Judy Collins is honored at the dinner; she also performs an a cappella song. The committee includes Bill Cosby, Bette Midler, Christie Brinkley, and Linda Ronstadt. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner, The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street at Hudson River, 212-780-1400 ext. 740 for information, 212-780-1400 ext. 793 for tickets, $250.
TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND
Norah Jones signed her first publicity photo ever for J.J. Greenberg, a music lover who was a fan of Ms. Jones before she sold millions – or even thousands – of records. She performs this week in a tribute to Greenberg, who died two years ago at age 37. The concert benefits Makor, a cultural center that Greenberg had a key role in developing. The concert also features David Broza, the jam band Soul farm, and the “Jewish rock band” Blue Fringe (whose members met at Yeshiva University). A brief slideshow on Greenberg’s life and remarks by people who worked with him will also be included. Greenberg was the founding director of Jewish Life Network, Makor’s parent organization. He was traveling in Israel in 2002 when a bicycle accident ended his life. He was the son of the president of JLN, Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg, and Orthodox feminist writer Blu Greenberg. Thursday, 8 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-415-5500, $75, $125, and $250; $500 tickets include post-concert reception.
BOOKS
KING COOL
John Leland reads from his book “Hip: The History” (Ecco), which analyzes cool from Al Jolson to Williamsburg hipsters. Tonight, 7 p.m., The Half King, 505 W. 23rd St. at Tenth Avenue, 212-462-4300, free.
SCHOOL DAYS
Jennifer McCormick reads from her book “Writing in the Asylum” (Teachers College).The book documents how writing poetry can transform the lives of urban public-school students. Tonight, 7 p.m., Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 5 Union Square West at 14th Street, seventh floor, 212-691-6590, free.
BUSINESS
CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY
Asian Women in Business celebrates its work with small businesses at an awards dinner for corporate leaders. Tonight, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and awards, Bridgewaters Restaurant, 11 Fulton St. at South Street Seaport, 212-868-1368, $350.
DANCE
THE BEAT GOES ON
More than 100 dancers take the stage for the gala Career Transition for Dancers benefit. The program, “Dancing on Air,” is a tribute to dance on the television screen and features artists from American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theater of Harlem, the Joffrey Ballet, and other groups. Tony Stevens will direct the event, which honors Debbie Allen and Patricia Kennedy. After the performance, there will be a black-tie dinner with more dancing. The evening benefits Career Transition for Dancers, a group that helps professional dancers find work after they hang up their toe and tap shoes. Tonight, 7 p.m., City Center, 131 W. 55th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-582-6690 for gala tickets, 212-581-1212 for performance only, $550 and $1,000 for gala and performance, $45-$95 performance only.
FILM
THAT’S A WRAP
Christo and Jeanne-Claude discuss their work after a screening of the 1996 documentary “To the German People, Wrapped Reichstag, 1971-95” which documents the artists’ work wrapping the Berlin government building in heavy fabric. The screening is in conjunction with an exhibit of the artists’ work organized by the Wurth Museum in Kunzelsau, Germany. Screening: Friday, 7 p.m., $5 general, free for students and members. Exhibit: Through January 2, 2005, Wednesday and Thursday, noon-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., National Academy Museum, 1083 Fifth Ave, at 89th Street, 212-369-4880, $10 general, $5 seniors and students, free for members and children under 12.
MUSIC
REQUIEM RESPITE
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s performs Mozart’s “Requiem K. 626” and a Haydn mass under the direction of their new organist, John Scott. The Saint Thomas Choir of men and boys joins them. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas Church, 53rd St. at Fifth Avenue, 212-664-9360, $20-$50 general, $15 seniors and students, $4 service charge.
ITALIAN TUNES
Bass baritones Shouvik Mondle and Dan Okulitch and tenors Gaston Rivero and Steven Santiago perform a selection of arias set in Venice. The program, which includes works by Tosca, Puccini, Tosti and other Italian composers, kicks of a series of theatrical music presentations featuring songs from around the world. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Poet’s Den Theater, 309 E. 108th St. at Second Avenue, 212-427-1445, $25 general, $15 seniors and students, reservations suggested. Note: Cash only.
PARTIES
PARTISAN DATING
A speed-dating service presents Political HurryDates, matching Democrats with Democrats and Republicans with Republicans. Politically minded singletons gather with their own kind to go on 10 seven-minute dates in one night. Tomorrow, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. event, $37. Democrats: Sutra, 16 First Ave., between 1st and 2nd streets. Republicans: The Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, between Franklin and White streets. Note: These events are intended for daters between ages 25 and 35. See www.HurryDate.com for details. 1246 1238 1338 1248
TALKS
TRANSPORTATION STATION
A panel moderated by a former commissioner of the Parks & Recreation department, Henry Stern, addresses New York transportation issues. Participants include “Gridlock Sam” Schwartz, a former commissioner of transportation under Mayor Giuiliani, Eliot Sander, and the president of the Citizens Budget Commission, Diana Fortuna. Tonight, 6:30-8 p.m., Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., between 103rd and 104th streets, 212-564-4441, $10 general, $6 museum members, free for subscribers to free New York Civic newsletter (list@nycivic.org), reservations required.
SINGER’S HARMONY
A two-part celebration of Isaac Bashevis Singer marks the centenary of the writer’s birth. The first session features scholars examining the theme of identity (4-6 p.m.) and bibliographer Faith Jones headlines a discussion about the search for Singer’s untranslated work (6:15-7:30 p.m.). Tomorrow, 4-7:30 p.m., New York Public Library, South Court Auditorium, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, 212-930-0843, free, reservations required.
THEATER
NOW OR EVER
Playwright Eric Bentley narrates a reading of “Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been,” a play whose dialogue is taken entirely from the hearings before the House on Un-American Activities Committee. The Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents the reading, which includes the words of Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan, Paul Robeson, and others called before the committee in the 1940s and 1950s. Tonight, 7 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $50.
SERVICE ON STAGE
“The Women Who Served” retells the stories of eight women from the Gospels, including Mary Magdalene and the woman at the well, in monologues. The Blackfriars Repertory Theatre, which produces the play, operates as part of the Dominican Friars. The play’s author, Peter John Cameron, is a Dominican priest. Through Sunday, Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., ArcLight Theatre, 152 W. 71st St., between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues, 212-744-2080 ext. 146 for information, 877-840-0457 for tickets, $45 general, $25 seniors, students, and priests.
TOURS
BARTOWS’ BRONX
A guided tour of the Bartow-Pell mansion and carriage house gives a glimpse into the life and times of the Bartow family, who lived on the estate during the mid-19th century. Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m., Bartow-Pell Mansion, 895 Shore Raod, across from Split Rock Golf Course, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, 718-885-1461, $2.50 general, $1.25 seniors and students, registration required.
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