Listings - Lectures/Workshops Wednesday 1/31 THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Free ...

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

Free introductory class in body movement/relaxation; Sol Goldman YM-YWHA of the Education Alliance, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-780-0800; 9:30 a.m., call for price.

 

THE CHIEF: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST Book party for David Nasaw's new biography on Rosebud's biggest fan; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.

 

FOCUS ON HEALING

Three-part workshop on gentle movements designed to help rehabilitation process of breast & ovarian cancer survivors; RSVP 212-719-2943 for location; 6, free [through 2/14].

 

THE HACKER ETHIC Linux creator & living god Linus Torvalds addresses the question, "What motivates the good hackers behind our Internet age?" at the New York University Center for Advanced Technology, 719 B'way (betw. Washington & Waverly), RSVP 212-940-7767; 7:30, call for price.

 

HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS Twelve-step group for those living w/a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.

 

SWING 46 Dance lessons all week long w/big bands at 10; 349 W 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554; 9:15, call for price.

 

Thursday 2/1

BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURES

Informal lectures on modern art?this week, Richard Turnbull on "Sets & Situations"; Museum of Modern Art, 18 W. 54th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9781; 12:30, $5.

 

INSTITUTE OF FRENCH STUDIES COLLOQUIUM "Memoire, Histoire & Fiction" by University of Paris' Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch. In French, so don't try to BS your way through it; NYU's Maison Francaise, 16 Washington Mews (University Pl.), 212-998-8750; 7, free.

 

WARREN CHRISTOPHER TALKS WITH WALTER ISAACSON Christopher discusses his memoir, Chances of a Lifetime; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 8, $20.

 

Friday 2/2

IN A MIST: THOUGHTS ON KEN BURNS' JAZZ

Author Robin Kelley is already analyzing the 10-part documentary, which has met with mixed reviews; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.

 

PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP Talk about gay life w/other men & women; the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-228-5153; 8, $5.

 

STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP Serious scribes, bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.

 

Saturday 2/3

AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES

For ages eight & up, in celebration of Black History Month; Center for Dance Studies, 231 60th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), Bklyn., RSVP 718-567-9620; 1:30, call for prices [through 2/17].

 

TRIBAL SOUNDZ CLASSES "Dances of the Voice" (Sat. at 2); Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-673-5992 for prices.

 

Sunday 2/4

MIND, BODY & MEDICINE: ENHANCING SEXUALITY

Workshop on health, sexual taboos & more just in time for V-Day; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 11:45, $15.

  ROGER ROSENBLATT & FRIENDS: WRITERS OF SUBSTANCE

Alice McDermott, Frank McCourt, Jhumpa Lahiri & George Plimpton talk about writing; 92nd St. Y's Unterberg Poetry Center, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7:30, $20.

 

Monday 2/5

A CONVERSATION WITH GEORGE CARLIN

In conjunction w/current exhibit at the museum, Carlin talks about changes weathered during 40-year career; Museum of Television on & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-6600; 6, $10.

 

Tuesday 2/6

AN EVENING WITH...

Fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi; St. Luke's School, 487 Hudson St. (betw. Christopher & Barrow Sts.), 212-924-5960; 7:30, $20.

 

BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURES Informal lectures on modern art?this week, Deborah Goldberg on "Actual Size & the Over-Sized in Contemporary Art"; Museum of Modern Art, 18 W. 54th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9781; 12:30, $5 [repeats 2/8].

 

DHARMA GATHERING Learn about Shambhala Buddhism w/Acharya Judy Lief. Session incl. meditation plus q&a; NY Shambhala Center, 118 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-675-6544; 7, free.

 

DUTCH TO DISNEY: THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY

Continuing slide/lecture series sponsored by the Municipal Art Society; Urban Center, 457 Madison Ave. (51st St.), RSVP 212-935-3960; 6:30, $18.

 

WATER FOR GOTHAM

Gerard Koeppel lectures on NY's political struggle for clean water & the Croton Aqueduct, plus sings new book; Cooper Union, 51 Astor Pl. (4th Ave.), 212-353-4195; 6:30, call for price.