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Kelly Williams photographer
[Art Reception Thursday May 3rd] |
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THURSDAY
MAY 3rd |
6-8 |
ART RECEPTION: KELLY WILLIAMS
Portraits and photographs of Staten Island luminary and Bete Midler impersonator, DONNA MAXON. Also featuring live music, snacks and refreshments courtesy of the artist. |
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FRIDAY
MAY 4
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8pm |
 ANTI-FOLK MELANGE with BLURPLE, JOE CROW RYAN, TIMMY ROT, JORDAN P, JJ HAYES, THOMAS FUCALORO, THE GRAND PEPPER OF REALITY. Bernard King presents this multi-boro hybrid of anti-folk creativity. |
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SATURDAY
MAY 5
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3PM |
"Border Patrol Nation: The Rise of the Immigration Enforcement Industrial Complex" 
Daniel Stein and Todd Miller will discuss the dramatic increase in border patrol activity that they have witnessed, and which form the basis for Mr. Miller's book projec t.
The increasingly militarized border patrol presence is not simply confined to the Southern US border itself, but it extends to gated communities from the SuperBowl to Native American nations. |
| 8pm |
 FULL
MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE!
Communication and play, inspired by the energy of the moon.
Drum with neighbors and friends, bring your drum or play one of ours.
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(I found the below online:)
Why do people go to Drum Circles?
- For fun.
- Sense of community.
- Introduction to rhythm and percussion technique.
- Musical expression.
- Health benefits: stress-reduction, creative expression, and feeling better.
- Experience of unity.
What is a community drum circle? |
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TUESDAY
MAY 8
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8pm |
 THEATER SET : SHORT PLAYS created by Wagner College theater students. These are their end-of-year final projects, presented by ERIC PETILLO and PRERNA BHATIA. |
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 9 
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7pm |
 MOVIE: “BREAKING AWAY” In celebration of Bike Month and Transportation Alternatives' Tour de Staten Island on May 12 (tourdestatenisland.org), ETG Book Cafe will be screening the bike-tastic classic Breaking Away at 7:00 PM. Popcorn provided, BYOBike. transalt.org/events/calendar/5846
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FRIDAY
MAY 11 |
8pm |
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MUSIC: DOUGLAS GRIM You have heard this Staten Island keyboardist in the Subways playing Mussorgsky and Keith Emerson and original electronica. Now experience him on the ETG stage!
Guitar singer MICHAEL CARPENTER will open the show. |
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SATURDAY
MAY 12
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SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK |
1-6pm Psychic Tarot Readings by MARIA M. $20 |
| 6pm |
 SECOND SATURDAY ART EVENT:
KELLY WILLIAMS
Photographs of local luminary and Bette Midler impersonator, Donna Maxon |
| 7:30 |
SIAMS presents
"The Greenwich Village Folk Music Scene, Circa 1959 - 1964."
The Staten Island Acoustic Music Society (SIAMS) will present "The Greenwich Village Folk Music Revival Scene, Circa 1959-1964." A number of local musicians will be playing various folk songs from this memorable era in New York. Email SIAMS for more info... |
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sunday may 13th MOTHERS DAY |
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 16th
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8pm |
 ARTISTS SALON: SHOW AND TELL & NETWORKING PARTY
Calling all Staten Island artists! Share your artwork, music, poetry, performance, paintings, sketchbook, sculpture, movie, whatever. Artists need to see what their neighbors are up to. Come and share your activity at this COAHSI-sponsored event. You can bring CDs and DVDs of images, or your website gallery whatever. We have projector, sound system, lighting and more to help you share your work.
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THURS MAY 17 |
THIRD THURSDAY Store closes at 6:30 |
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6:30 |
Transportation Alternatives Staten Island
Monthly Meeting for people dedicated to improving the Staten Island experience for human-powered vehicals. This special meeting happens after hours while the regular store is closed.
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FRIDAY
MAY 18
closing early
at 8:00
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The movie screening of VEGUCATED for tonight was
unfortunately cancelled by the presenter.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
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 Therefore we decided to have no event tonight so we can close early and go to
VAN DUZER DAYS Benefit over at the Full Cup (388 Van Duzer Street)
Their benefit is a "casino-style" fundraiser with 4 bands, to raise funds for the upcoming
2012 Van Duzer Days festival, which is an awesome community labor of love.
Again its at the FULL CUP 388 Van Duzer St.
Tickets= $20 advance/$25 at the door
7pm - 11pm
ALL PROCEEDS go to creating Van Duzer Days 2012
Tickets are available at the Full Cup
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SATURDAY
MAY 19 |
8pm |
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8:30 |
MUSIC: GERA CLARK Native American Flute by GERA with TM DUBAS on keyboard and STVJNS DAUGHS on percussion.
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SUNDAY
MAY 20 |
12:30 |
 MEET-UP:
SILVER LAKE FLUTE CIRCLE
Flute music players and afficianados meet-up to play music and
share thoughts and lessons. Facilitated by Gera Clark |
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2pm |
 MEET-UP:
STATEN ISLAND
SONGWRITERS' CIRCLE
Anyone interested in creating original music is welcome to join us. Come and meet others who are interested in the creative process. Exchange ideas and pick up a few tips. The SISC is an informal group that meets the 3rd Sunday of the month, usually here at ETG but sometimes elsewhere. Check their website for more info |
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TUESDAY
MAY 22
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7pm |
 SPECIAL:C.T. BUTLER
Founder of FOOD NOT BOMBS talks about the Consensus Training work he has been doing with the 99% SPRING movement. Ideas from his flagship work, On Conflict and Consensus, are staples of the democratic decision-making process as it's practiced in Occupy camps from the Bay Area to Baltimore. Similarly, the 1992 Food Not Bombs handbook, which Butler co-authored with fellow FNB co-founder Keith McHenry, provides a sort of blueprint for large-scale actions like Occupy, in which facilitators are challenged to synthesize wildly diverse groups of varying interests. http://thephoenix.com/boston/news/128671-ct-butler-is-back-on-the-front-lines/ |
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FRIDAY
MAY 25
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7:30 |
 MUSIC: ALLERGIC TO B's and Friends
Rock the house with Gary, Joan, Al and Joanne |
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SATURDAY
MAY 26 |
4pm |
 FREE WORKSHOP:
NAN’S PLASTIC FANTASTIC
Learn how to knit your plastic bags into wall hangings and more.
Join Nan to prepare for the SECOND SATURDAY FESTIVAL in September.
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8pm |
YEAR OF THE DRAGON OPEN MIC
with host  JACQUELINE SHAW. All mediums supported for your sharing at this special open mic. Sign-up starts at 7:30. |
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SUNDAY
MAY 27 |
2-4 |
 PARTICIPATORY MUSIC: S.I.A.M.S. Acoustic musicians of Staten Island and beyond gather to share and play together. All skill levels. Email SIAMS for more info... |
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