CULTURAL EVENTS in NYC + – JULY 2012

International African Arts Festival – through 7/4

performances, fashion shows, and numerous vendors

Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn, NYC

< http://iaafestival.org >

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River to River Festival – through 7/15

Visual art, music, dance, walking tours, and theatrical performances

Various Manhattan locations, NYC

< http://rivertorivernyc.com >

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Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket -- through 9/3

Exhibition -- “More than 100 artifacts are on display, including dozens of jackets worn by celebrities and pop culture icons as well as leather jackets from fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Gianni Versace.” 

Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

< www.harley-davidson.com >

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Churchill: The Power of Words – through 9/23

Exhibition

The Morgan Library & Museum, NYC

< www.themorgan.org >

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Stevie Nicks – 7/2

Live performance

Beacon Theatre, NYC

< www.thegarden.com >

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Independence Day – 7/4

the 236^th birthday of the United States

< www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence-Day.shtml >

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CBGB Festival – 7/5 – 7/8

(country, bluegrass and blues) presents many performers  

More than 30 venues in Manhattan & Brooklyn, NYC

< www.cbgb.com/festival.php >

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The NY Musical Theatre Festival – 7/9 – 7/29

30 theatrical productions

various NYC venues  

< www.nymf.org >

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Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen – 7/10 – 7/21

“Ben Vereen's concert act”  

54 Below, NYC

< www.broadway.com/shows/steppin-out-ben-vereen >

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Nona Hendryx – 7/14

Live concert  

B. B. King Blues Club, NYC

< www.bbkingblues.com >

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Guthrie Family Reunion Celebrating Woody’s 100^th Birthday – 7/15

“For this special show, Arlo Guthrie will offer a rare and special tribute to his dad, Woody Guthrie.” 

Central Park, NYC

< www.SummerStage.org >

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Seal with Macy Gray – 7/17 & 7/18

Live performance

Beacon Theatre, NYC

< www.thegarden.com >

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Into the Woods – 7/23 – 8/25

live theatrical production

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Delacorte Theater, Central Park, NYC

< www.shakespeareinthepark.org >

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Nile Rodgers & The CHIC Organization – 7/25

Live concert

Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center, NYC  

< www.LincolnCenter.org >

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Catalpa – 7/28 – 7/29

NYC’s music festival will feature The Black Keys, Snoop Dog, TV on the Radio, The Sheepdogs, and many other performers, plus art installations (Yoko Ono +), gastronomic feasts, and a silent disco tent. 

Randall’s Island, NYC

< www.catalpanyc.com >

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