READINGS Wednesday 10/27 HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS Twelve-step group for those living with a ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:20

    HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS

    Twelve-step group for those living with a health concern; St Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St. (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), rm. 205, 874-7372; 5:30-7.

    ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE/ORIGINS OF ORNAMENT

    Architect Rocco Leonardis pres. illustrated lecture in conjunction with exhibit at NY School of Interior Design, 170 E. 70th St. (betw. 3rd & Lexington Aves.), 472-1500 ext.194; 6, free.

    SAKE LECTURE & TASTING

    Sake maker John Gauntner hosts lecture on the art of making microbrewed sake; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 752-3015; 6:30, $20.

     

    Thursday 10/28

    ART IN ARCHITECTURE: AN UNEASY MARRIAGE COMES OF AGE

    Discussion with Vito Acconci, Alice Aycock, R.M. Fisher, Andrew Ginzel & moderator Tom Finkelpearl; Amphitheater at School of Visual Arts, 209 E. 23rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 592-2010; 8, free.

    CAMPAIGN 101

    Ed Koch offers advice for those wanting to run for office; NYU's Greenberg Lounge, 40 Washington Sq. S. (betw. Sullivan & MacDougal Sts.), 998-7434; 6:30-8:30, free.

    FUNK: COMMODITY, CATALYST & CULTURE

    Panel discussion with Vernon Reid; the Studio Museum in Harlem, 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 864-4500 ext.230; 7, free.

    WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?

    Hypnotherapist Susan Scherker suggests methods to reduce anxiety & stimulate creativity; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 996-1100; 6:30-8:30, $25.

    WHY SHOULDN'T YOU OWN & RUN YOUR OWN RADIO STATION?

    Radio historian Michael Collins hosts panel discussion focusing on webcasting, new technologies & acquiring existing stations; Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 614-8682; 8, $10.

     

    Friday 10/29

    STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP

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

     

    Saturday 10/30

    THE ACTIVIST DRAWING

    Introduction by Drawing Center's director, Catherine De Zegher, followed by "From New Babylon" & "To Beyond" panels; Drawing Center, 35 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), res. req. 219-2166; 9:45 a.m., $25.

    GSIMPROV

    Greg Sullivan's comedy improv workshop for amateurs; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 501-2905; 12-3, $7 [through 12/11].

    NEW EUROPE/NEW IDEAS

    BAM & The New School addresses issues that New Europe '99 raised. Last panel of series is "Economics & the Arts: A European/American Symbiosis?" at The New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.); 229-5488; 7, $5.

    WORLD WIDE WEB

    New York Public Library hosts "Introduction to the World Wide Web" workshop, limited to 8 participants; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (5th Ave.), 621-0618; 10:30, free.

     

    Sunday 10/31

    T'AI CHI CHI KUNG (TAIJI QIGONG)

    Learn movement, relaxation & breathing techniques with Dr. Yang; Open Center, 83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 219-2527; 10:15-5:45, $95.

     

    Monday 11/1

    DANCE WORKSHOPS

    Flamenco with Andrea Del Conte (6-7:30) & Middle Eastern with Nadia Moussa (7:30-8:45); Lotus Fine Arts Center, 109 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 627-1076; $25 & $20 [through 11/8 & 11/22, respectively].

    GSIMPROV

    Greg Sullivan's comedy improv workshop for experienced students; Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 501-2905; 8-10:30, $10 [through 12/13].

    THE JOYS OF PIRACY

    Chuck D & moderator, Danny Goldberg host panel on internet piracy & musicians' rights; Center for Communication, 271 Madison Ave., 15th Fl. (betw. 40th & 41st Sts.), 686-5005, res. req.; 6-8, $10.

    LONG POEM WORKSHOP

    Weekly workshop for select applicants, hosted by poet who's written for Crazyhorse; 26 E. 63rd St., (Madison), rsvp 421-8875; 8-10, call for price.

    PUTTING YOUR HEARTS ONLINE

    Learn how to find a lover online with Nancy Capulet, author of Putting Your Hearts Online; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 996-1100; 6:30-8, $25.

     

    Tuesday 11/2

    VERBAL FREE-FORM MEDITATION

    Seminar pertaining to anxiety, insecurity, fear & violence, monitored by Michael Beckett; Source of Life Center, 22 W. 34th St., 5th Fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), rsvp 330-6587; 7:30-10, $10.

    WORK TALK

    Rick Shapiro hosts motivational lecture, "Managing Your Stress with Humor" at St. Jean's High School, 175 E. 75th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 949-9300; 6-8:30, $10 contrib.