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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Winnie The Pooh and Friends (Family)
Location: New York Public Library, 5th Avenue at 42nd Street NYC
New York Public Library - Children's CenterTuesday – Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Closed Sundays and public holidays For exhibition information, call 212.592.7730. Free admission.The REAL Winnie-the-Pooh won't be found on a video, in a movie, on a T-shirt or a lunchbox. Since 1987, the REAL Pooh and four of his best friends--Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, and Tigger--have been living at The New York Public Library. Anyone can visit the real Winnie-the-Pooh and his pals. Every year thousands of children and their parents have come to see them. They have recently moved from their previous home in the Central Children's Room to grand new quarters in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Pooh and his friends are as happy as when they lived in the 100 Acre Wood.
"Lenape: Ellis Island's First Inhabitants", Opening Ceremony (Museum Exhibit)
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ellis Island Immigration Museum
On November 2, New York First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson will present a proclamation from Governor David A. Paterson to honor the native people of New York during the opening ceremony of Lenape: Ellis Island’s First Inhabitants at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The includes six galleries housing a stunning collection of prehistoric artifacts, traditional crafts, ceremonial objects, antique books, maps, archival photographs, dioramas, and sculptures. This collection is brought to life with the oral histories of Lenape tribal members, both past and present. The November 2 opening ceremony will commence at 11 AM in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum Conference Room and will be open to the public.
Last Day of the Myrtle Avenue El: Photographs by Theresa King (Museum Exhibit)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: New York Transit Museum
At midnight on October 3rd, 1969 the last train on the Myrtle Avenue El departed Borough Hall. After eighty years of service the line would be demolished. Photographer Theresa King, who rode the train daily in her childhood, spent the day documenting the trains, stations, passengers and views from the elevated platform. Forty years later this photo essay, shot in a single day, provides a glimpse into the past and preserves a memory of growing up in Brooklyn.
Fall Fest and Wine Tasting Benefit Event (Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Colonial Terrace, 119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Proceeds to benefit Support Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Enjoy an evening of fine wines, a delicious buffet dinner, and music.
Run For Your Life Film Screening (Community Event)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
Location: The National Jewish Sports Hall of fame & Museum
Fred Lebow ran New York, and millions of people followed him. Fred was the founder and director of the NY Marathon, and this movie tells his amazing story. Immediately following the film there will be a Q & A session with Bill Rodgers, 4-time winner; Judd Ehrlich, Director, Allan Steinfe3ld, former Director of the NY Marathon and Bernie Cooper, former COB of the NYRRC.
