Events for October 2009
Oct 01 Thu
The NEXT New York Conversation presents The Promised Land Live
The Greene Space teams up with Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Foundation and Timberland, and The Promised Land Radio Special to present The Promised Land, a program of interviews with visionaries who have innovative ideas about changing lives and transforming communities.
- By Invitation
- 6:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 02 Fri
First Fridays in The Greene Space with DBR & THE MISSION
For this month's party, we bring you DBR and THE MISSION, a string-driven ensemble that seamlessly blends funk, rock, hop-hop and classical music into a new, personal sonic vision, and serve as classical-urban ambassadors for a widening global audience.
- $15/$20/$30
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 05 Mon
The Leonard Lopate Show: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Live
For this live radio broadcast and live video webcast, host Leonard Lopate brings you the American folk-rock band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, as well as other exciting guests, to be announced soon.
- $10
- 12:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 08 Thu
The Invisible Man
As the first theatrical collaboration between The Greene Space and the Yorinks Theater Group, Mr. Yorinks has extracted the title character from The Invisible Man, the novella by H.G. Wells, and has written a searing hybrid of naturalistic drama and stark surrealism.
- $15/$20/$25
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 09 Fri
The Invisible Man
As the first theatrical collaboration between The Greene Space and the Yorinks Theater Group, Mr. Yorinks has extracted the title character from The Invisible Man, the novella by H.G. Wells, and has written a searing hybrid of naturalistic drama and stark surrealism.
- $15/$20/$25
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 10 Sat
Celebrating Thelonious Monk: A Birthday Brunch
In celebration of Thelonious Monk's 92nd birthday, The Greene Space partners with World Piano Summit, headed by Peabody Award-winning radio producer Jim Luce, as well as several pianists from the world of jazz, including Geri Allen, Zim Ngqawana and Randy Weston.
- $25
- 11:00 AM
- More Info
Oct 10 Sat
Full Spectrum and The Greene Space present The Invisibles
Christine Bruno (actor/advocate), Lyssette Horne (artist/photographer), Anthony Papa (writer/advocate) and Nelson Rivas (painter) will discuss the ideas behind their work, and draw upon their experiences among disabled, homeless, undocumented and incarcerated individuals.
- No reservations necessary; open to the public
- 4:30 PM
- More Info
Oct 10 Sat
The Invisible Man
As the first theatrical collaboration between The Greene Space and the Yorinks Theater Group, Mr. Yorinks has extracted the title character from The Invisible Man, the novella by H.G. Wells, and has written a searing hybrid of naturalistic drama and stark surrealism.
- $15/$20/$25
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 15 Thu
The Invisible Man
As the first theatrical collaboration between The Greene Space and the Yorinks Theater Group, Mr. Yorinks has extracted the title character from The Invisible Man, the novella by H.G. Wells, and has written a searing hybrid of naturalistic drama and stark surrealism.
- $15/$20/$25
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 16 Fri
The Invisible Man
As the first theatrical collaboration between The Greene Space and the Yorinks Theater Group, Mr. Yorinks, has extracted the title character from The Invisible Man, the novella by H.G. Wells, and has written a searing hybrid of naturalistic drama and stark surrealism.
- $15/$20/$25
- 8:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 19 Mon
Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud
In celebration of the release of his book Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, Professor Cornel West speaks at his alma mater, Princeton University.
- 4:30 PM
- More Info
Oct 26 Mon
ELNYA: Creative Conversations
ELNYA Creative Conversations addresses topics such as "Effective Collaborations between Organizations," "Navigating Careers in the Arts," and more.
- Invitation Only
- 6:00 PM
- More Info
Oct 27 Tue
The NEXT New York Conversation presents Room with a View: Fall of the Berlin Wall
2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of Soviet control in Central Europe. In "Room with a View: Fall of the Berlin Wall," experts active during the events of '89 reflect on the realities of life after European communism.
- $15
- 7:30 PM
- More Info
Oct 31 Sat
The Witch's Child: A Special Halloween Family Event
When a brother and sister chase their dog, they stray into the field they were told never to go into. Before it's too late, their father tells them the story of the witch's child. With music, projections and effects, this charming and spooky audio play is a perfect beginning to Halloween.
- $5/$10
- 11:00 AM
- More Info
Oct 31 Sat
Mike Daisey: A Story on Halloween
Mike Daisey has been called "the master storyteller" and "one of the finest solo performers of his generation." On Halloween he'll create a brand-new piece for WNYC and The Greene Space, where he'll tell a dark and hilarious story just right for the season.
- 7:00 PM
- More Info


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