Events for May 2010

The Greene Space

Molière à la Richard Wilbur

Monday, May 3, 2010

7:00 PM

Poet Richard Wilbur will discuss his passion for translating Molière with Dana Gioia, before a live studio audience and through a live video webcast.

The Greene Space

Moby and Somi on Soundcheck

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

2:00 PM

Two weeks before he releases a new album of re-mixes of his own work –  “Wait For Me. Remixes!”--, Moby joins Soundcheck to play live, with "New African Soul" singer-songwriter Somi opening.

The Greene Space

McGraw Hill Young Artists Showcase

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

7:00 PM

The McGraw-Hill Young Artists Showcase will present exciting young newcomers – the M5 Brass Ensemble and Elena Urioste – live from The Greene Space.

The Greene Space

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen: Live with Josh Ritter, Junot Diaz and Martha Plimpton

Thursday, May 6, 2010

7:00 PM

Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, novelist Junot Díaz and actor Martha Plimpton join host Kurt Andersen for an evening of music and storytelling in this special live edition of Studio 360.

The Greene Space

Battle of the Boroughs: Staten Island Throwdown

Friday, May 7, 2010

7:00 PM

Perform. Spectate. Party. Vote. Be there! New York has talent and WNYC’s new street-level performance space is the place to find it this year.

The Greene Space

The Great and Secret Show

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

7:00 PM

Mike Daisey is well known for his hilarious, monologues, but he’s kept his radio career secret – until now. For the first time ever in its 114-year history, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW will be made available for a live studio audience in The Greene Space. 

The Greene Space

Soundcheck Late Night: The Hold Steady

Friday, May 14, 2010

10:00 PM

Brooklyn-based band The Hold Steady and the Queens hip-hop group Das Racist join Soundcheck for its first late-night show in The Greene Space.

The Greene Space

The NEXT New York Conversation: Charter Schools: What’s Next for New York?

Monday, May 17, 2010

5:00 PM

WNYC News explores daily life in charter schools from the student and educator perspective, parental satisfaction with the system, and the future of state policy in advance of the June 1st deadline for federal Race to the Top funds.

The Greene Space

The Rat Race – An Audio Theater World Premiere

Thursday, May 20, 2010

7:30 PM

The Greene Space and Yorinks Theater Group present a two-day festival celebrating the life and work of a master American storyteller.

The Greene Space

The Rat Race Film Screening

Friday, May 21, 2010

5:00 PM

The Greene Space and Yorinks Theater Group present a two-day festival celebrating the life and work of a master American storyteller. Complimentary admission to the film is granted when you show a ticket from another Kanin Festival event at The Greene Space.

The Greene Space

Garson Kanin Dialogue

Friday, May 21, 2010

7:30 PM

The Greene Space and Yorinks Theater Group present a two-day festival celebrating the life and work of a master American storyteller.

WNYC Events

New York Dance Parade

Saturday, May 22, 2010

1:00 PM

WNYC is a media sponsor of the Dance Parade and DanceFest.