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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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