Happening In Town

Maybe not be Astoria, but of note:

Tuesday, November 29
So excited about this one!
This is a free event at the Corner Bookstore (1313 Madison Avenue @93rd St) from 6:30-8pm.
Kevin C. Fitzpatrick presents "A journey into Dorothy Parker's New York," part of the Artplace series of literary and art guide books. I am all about all things Ms. Parker.

Wednesday, November 30
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Not to be outdone by tonight's Lincoln Center lighting and Winter's eve, another tree gets lit this week. Rock around the Christmas tree with Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart and the Goo Goo Dolls at the 73rd annual tree lighting at 8pm. Notoriously crowded, but free!

Bonus to the free ice skating at Bryant Park. Wednesday evenings until January 5th from 4-6pm, indulge that inner Ranger in you and skate with members of the NY Rangers both past and present. Maybe they can teach me how to stop. Always had a problem with that.

Julia Darling wraps up her November residency at 8pm at Rockwood Music Hall.

Also, you can catch my buddy Walt and his trio of jazz musicians play from 7-10pm at the Mansfield Hotel. "Music that no body knows on instruments that nobody likes." Although this isn't a real venu and the drinks are pricey(hotel bar drinks)its fun to catch them here. Also, since it's not very crowded you can always say hi. Tell him Jenn sent ya and that you want to hear "You and the Night and the Music" or "What Do I Say After I Say I'm Sorry" He'll get a giggle.

I'm so torn!

Thursday, December 1
World AIDS Day-just tuck that under your hat and keep it in mind. Do whatever you do on these types of days.

The Poetry Society of America Cordially Invites You:
Thursday, December 1st 7:30 P.M.
THE PSA CHAPBOOK READING
Chapbook judges read with the poets whose manuscripts they selected for publication by the PSA.
Carolyn Forché & Idra Novey
Brenda Hillman & Stuart Greenhouse
Li-Young Lee & Cecily Parks
Charles Simic & Misty Harper
A reception will follow. Chapbooks will be available for sale.Admission is $7 / $5 for Members and Students.Co-Sponsored by The New School Graduate Writing Program.Tishman Auditorium, The New School 66 West 12th Street, NYC

Saturday, December 3
First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is free the first Saturday at each month. Enjoy art, films, lectures, live music and more!

Catch SNL~Dane Cook will be hosting! Thanks to Trish for the heads up on that one!

will update as I find the interesting....