Events for September 2009

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First Fridays in The Greene Space

Friday, September 4, 2009

8:00 PM

Helping us kick off a new season of First Friday parties in The Greene Space is acclaimed New York-based comedian Leighann Lord, as well as songstress Maya Azucena. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the last weekend of summer!

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Public Advocate Primary Election Debate

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

7:00 PM

WNYC hosts a candidates' forum for this citywide seat. Co-sponsored by WNYC, New York 1, New York Daily News, Citizens Union and New York City Campaign Finance Board.

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City Comptroller Primary Election Debate

Thursday, September 10, 2009

7:00 PM

WNYC hosts a candidates' forum for this citywide seat. Co-sponsored by WNYC, New York 1, New York Daily News Citizens Union and the New York City Campaign Finance Board.

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National Book Critics Circle 35th Anniversary

Saturday, September 12, 2009

7:00 PM

For its 35th anniversary, the National Book Critics Circle honors authors E. L. Doctorow and John Ashbery, while dozens of past and current board members talk about the NBCC legacy and tries to predict the future of literary criticism and book culture in the digital age.

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The Sound of Young America with Jesse Thorn

Friday, September 18, 2009

8:00 PM

Come see The Sound of Young America live in The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Join host Jesse Thorn and his guests, including rock star Andrew WK, Scott Adsit from 30 Rock, singer Nellie McKay, comedian Kumail Nanjani and director Rik Cordero.

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The NEXT New York Conversation presents "Rebranding Africa"

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

7:00 PM

The Network Journal and WNYC's The Greene Space come together to launch the fall 2009 signature conversation series The NEXT New York Conversation with a distinguished panel on "Rebranding Africa" with author Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont.

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Soundcheck Live Broadcast with Rosanne Cash

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

2:00 PM

Singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash gives a world premiere performance of songs from her new CD The List, a collection of songs from a list given to her by her father, the great Johnny Cash.

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The Brian Lehrer Show 20th Season Anniversary

Friday, September 25, 2009

10:00 AM

Come celebrate The Brian Lehrer Show on its 20th anniversary; there will be lots of politics to dig into with campaign season in full swing in New York and New Jersey. A live radio broadcast that is not to be missed.

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WNYC presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

7:00 PM

Days before Orpheus Chamber Orchestra opens its 37th season at Carnegie Hall, the acclaimed ensemble comes downtown for a special preview in The Greene Space.