LECTURES/WORKSHOPS Wednesday 7/26 art from the jewish museum Jewish Press columnist Richard McBee ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:57

    art from the jewish museum

    Jewish Press columnist Richard McBee speaks; Young Israel of 5th Ave., 3 W. 16th St. (5th Ave.), 212-255-4826; 7, free.

     

    divorce/SEPARATION legal clinic

    Get advice on one of the many experiences that financially screws women; Now-NYC, 150 W. 28th St., #304 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-9895; 6:30, $15 contrib.

     

    Gardening

    Laurel Rimmer offers tips & advice on home gardening; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 6:30, free [through 8/30].

     

    HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS

    Twelve-step group for those living with a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.

     

    insight meditation

    Peter Doobinin leads exercise for advanced or beginner students; 6th St. & Ave. B Garden, 6th St. (Ave. B), 212-982-5673; 7, free.

     

    sunset wednesdays

    Gardens stay open late in summer. Seasonal events incl. gardening programs with Laurel Rimmer, world nature music, movement workshops (tai chi) & landscape improv (writing & sketching); Wave Hill, W. 249th St. (Independence Ave.), 718-549-3200 for times & prices.

     

    Thursday 7/27

    selling with passion II

    Carlton Masi lectures on sales, boosting profits & motivation; RSVP 800-800-9736 or www.MasiRains.com; 8:30-4:30, $195.

     

    INSIDE NYPC

    Hear journalists from PC Magazine, Parenting & more talk on computers; The Hotel New Yorker, 34th St. (8th Ave.), RSVP 212-643-NYPC; 6, free.

     

    Friday 7/28

    STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP

    Serious scribers bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.

     

    WILD STYLE WARS

    Panel discussion with the directors of Wild Style & Style Wars (2) followed by B.boy battle (4-8) & performances by Mos Def, Dilated Peoples & more (see also "Rock 'n' Roll, 8-1 a.m.), part of Rock Steady Anniversary; Altman Bldg., 135 W. 18th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-387-2003 or www.rocksteadycrew.com; 2, $15-$20.

     

    Saturday 7/29

    beading

    Learn the South African "ndebele" or herringbone stitch to create spider web earrings; YWCA-NYC, 212-755-4500 or www.ywcanyc.com for location & info; 10-4, $100-$85.

     

    interactive design

    Discusses interactive aspect to www & CD-ROM. Flash, director & reviewed; Harvestworks, 596 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-413-1130; 12, $100-$85.

     

    introduction to papermaking

    Plus collage & pulp painting to create your own portfolio; YWCA-NYC, 212-755-4500 or www.ywcanyc.com for location & info; 10-4, $100-$85.

     

    outdoor poetry/fiction workshop Sponsored by the writer's studio

    Frazier Russell, author of upcoming book Lush, supervises; Shakespeare Statue in Central Park, 66th St. (Central Park Bandshell), 212-255-7075; 1, free.

     

    tribal soundz Classes

    "Dances of the Voice," Sat. at 2; "Bellydancing Classes," Mon. at 6; "Dumbek Classes," Tues. at 6; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992 for more info.

     

    Sunday 7/30

    iraq under siege

    Panelists incl. authors of book discussing 10 year sanctions; the Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 2, $6.

     

    The last party?continued

    Adele Mailer (ex-wife of Norman) talks about famous writers she met; Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, 122 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 212-273-5304; 12, $25.

     

    Tuesday 8/1

    work talk

    "Celebrations of Faith, Hope & Joy?How To Move Forward In Your Career" with Mary Bryant; St. Jean Baptiste Church Parish Center, E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-949-9300; 6, contrib.