WEDNESDAY 1/7 WEDNESDAY 1/7 Around Town Big Apple ...
Around Town
Big Apple Circus: Carnivale Big Top meets Cirque du Soleil in this multi-cultural, multi-dimensional, world-class performance feat. masquerade balls, puppets, confetti & floats; Damrosch Park Bandshell, W. 62nd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5108; 6:30, $18-$72 [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 6:30, Sat. & Sun. at 12:30 & 4:30].
Gingerbread Adventures The Everett Children's Adventure Garden invites you to lead your overstimulated children on a jaunt through a fantasy gingerbread house, where they'll learn all about the sweet from the ground up; New York Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747; 10-5, $13, $11 st./s.c., $5 child. 12 & under [repeats Thurs.-Sun.].
Winter Sale Save big?20-50%-off?on artsy kitsch at the celebrated design store & cross the names of those hard-to-shop-for folks, off your Christmas list. If you can't trek downtown, visit the 44 W. 53rd Street location, that's also boasting a sale; MOMA Design Store, 81 Spring St. (Crosby St.), 646-613-1367; 11-6, free [repeats Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. 11-8, Sun. 10-7, through 1/19].
Film/Video
Featuring...School is Hell Cagey library cashes in on Matt Dillon craze w/1980 angst-fest My Bodyguard?preceded by 50s short; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.
"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" Series screens the last of four programs feat. the best of Cash. Today, Johnny affirms his reign in scenes from variety & holiday specials, celebrations & concerts in "The Man In Black, (1970-Present)"; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 2, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs. at 2 & 6, Fri.-Sun. at 2].
"Not of This Earth: Sci-Fi Unbound" Lincoln Center's sci-fi fest finishes up w/Body Snatchers (1993) starring Terry Kinney & Ghost Dog; Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500; 1 & 3, $10, $7 st., $6 s.c. [repeats Sun. at 9:15].
Lectures
"It's All in the Upbeat: the Making of a New York Philharmonic Concert" Executive director Zarin Mehta joins members of the staff & orchestra in a discussion of the "intricacies of mounting a concert"; Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5656; 6, free.
Molly Nesbit lectures on the work of contemporary artist Pierre Huyghe; Dia:Chelsea, 548 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-989-5566, www.diaart.org; 6:30, $6, $3 st./s.c.
"Wilderness, Land Ethics & Identity: the Life & Death of Guy Waterman" Writer Chip Brown recalls the adventures of conservationist & outdoor author, Waterman; Explorers Club, 46 E. 70th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-628-8383, www.explorers.org; 7, $15, $5 st.
Readings
American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, And The Politics Of Deceit in the House of Bush Kevin Phillips discusses; Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
Po Bronson From Amazon.com: "In What Should I Do with My Life? Po Bronson manages to create a career book that is a page-turner. His 50 vivid profiles of people searching for 'their soft spot?their true calling' will engage readers because Bronson is asking himself the same question"; Union Square Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 212-253-0810; 7, free.
Beat Up Stephen Glass! Anyone who has ever tried the right way and failed, because fuckers like this eat up the publishing contracts, come on down & vent some frustration at this aptly-named establishment; Happy Ending, 302 Broome St. (betw. Forsythe & Eldridge Sts.), 212-334-9676; 8.
Legal Action #2 Dirty Danny Hellman is back w/a little help from friends like Doug Allen, Rick Altergott, Kim Deitch, Patrick Hambrecht, Glenn Head, Sam Henderson, John Holmstrom, Michael Kupperman, Cliff Mott, Takeshi Tadatsu & M. Wartella. Book release party followed by bands; CB's 313 Gallery, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 6, free.
Sunny Leigh's Opera Night Soprano Sunny sings arias accompanied by Sheldon Forrest on piano; Buona Sera, 94 University Pl. (12th St.), 212-627-9200; 7, call for prices.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Murder: A Revolutionary War Mystery "When a dead body turns up in Abigail Lawrence's Raritan Tavern, it's her job to find the murderer before the red coats use the death as a reason to take her beloved tavern over"; Chelsea Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. (21st St.), 212-727-1227; 7, free.
Workshops
Vinyasa Yoga Stretch out after work w/instructor Lynn; Joyous Life Center, 119 W. 23rd St. #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), res. req. 212-352-9910; 7:45, $10.
THURSDAY 1/8
Around Town
Brooklyn Peace Vigil Join the Park Slope Greens & the Brooklyn/Manhattan War Resisters League in preaching peace on earth w/leaflets & posters?brought or borrowed; meet at Flatbush Ave.(Nostrand Ave.), Park Slope, 718-768-3202, www.parkslopegreens.org; 5:30-7.
A Concert of Innovative Electronic Music, Sound Art & Video Look for Yoko & her ilk; Experimental Inter-Media, 224 Centre St. (Grand St.), 212-431-5127; 8, $10 [through 1/10].
"Doyle At Home" Prominent auction & appraiser organization pres. fine furniture, decorations &paintings for your bidding pleasure; Doyle New York, 175 E. 87th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-427-4141 x242; 10 a.m.
New York Young Republican Club Guest speaker Ed Rollins discusses why Rich Lowry may be a pin-up, but he's no Bill Buckley; Soldiers, Sailors, Marines & Airmens Club, 283 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 36th & 37 Sts.); 7:30.
Film/Video
Awake Zion Documentary focuses on the cultural convergence between Judaism & reggae culture?followed by discussion w/director; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7 & 8:30, $10.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle The "Shitty Movies on a Dope Screen" series continues w/Bosley's girls in the High Definition playhouse; Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-833-8100; 6:15.
Demonlover Chick from Gladiator in corporate spy movie w/Sonic Youth soundtrack; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; call for times & prices [repeats Fri.-Tues.].
Lectures
"Conquering Anxiety, Depression & Fatigue Without Drugs?the Sugar Connection" pres. by Professor J.H. Levitt; SLC Conference Center, 352 7th Ave., 16th fl. (betw. 29th & 30th Sts.), 212-479-7805; 7:15, $15.
Bruce Nauman w/Robert Storr Visual artist discusses his "innovative work & the inspiration behind it" w/former MoMA curator; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; www.92y.org; 8:15, $25.
Jessica Stockholder lectures on the work of artist Jorge Pardo; Dia:Chelsea, 548 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-989-5566, www.diaart.org; 6:30, $6, $3 st./s.c.
Readings
Tony Kushner "Prize-winning playwright joins us to talk about Angels in
America, his just-opened play Caroline, or Change, his recent collaboration with Maurice Sendak on the children's book Brundibar, and the new projects he has brewing"; Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-803-5890; 6.
Retribution "Law student Chloe Larson is looking forward to a great future with successful New York businessman Michael Decker. Her expectations are shattered forever after becoming the victim of a brutal, horrifying attack. Years later, she reinvents herself as C.J. Townsend, state attorney"; Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (betw. W. 65th & W. 66th Sts.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry Paul Muldoon gives talk on Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva; Poets House, 72 Spring St., 2nd fl. (B'way), 212-431-7920; 7, $7.
Workshops
Learn to Knit! After just four classes, you'll be "casting on, purling & casting off" like a professional knitter!; McBurney YMCA, 125 W. 14th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-6383; 6:30, $110.
Native American Spirit & Culture Franc Menusan introduces you to the "wisdom teachings, culture & practices of this land's first peoples" during four-session course; New York Open Center, 83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-219-2527; 8, $100.
FRIDAY 1/9
Around Town
"eMerge" Dares to Break the Rules of Fashion and grammar when "group of young designers, artists and musicians launch their first fashion show, art exhibit and live musical performance"; Crobar, 530 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-629-9000; 9.
Financial District Walking Tour from the folks at Big Onion & the New-York Historical Society; Trinity Church, B'way (Wall St.), 212-602-0747; 1, $12, $10 st./s.c.
I've Got A Secret Metrofly pres. benefit "party with a purpose" for Safe Space; Luahn, 59 5th Ave. (13th St.), 212-242-9709; 7:30-11, $20 don.
Film/Video
The Battle of Algiers Literally, the most explosive film of the 60s, in French w/new, accurate subtitles?epic of the Algerian struggle for independence is more relevant than ever; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (betw. Varick St. & 6th Ave.), 212-727-8110; 1:20, 1:50, 3:40, 4:10, 7, 7:30, 9:20 & 9:50, $10 [through 1/29].
Poltergeist Spielberg gone spooky, 1982 style?honestly, who else would of cast Craig T. Nelson, before his ground-breaking work on Coach; Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E. Houston St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-330-8182; 12 a.m., $10 [repeats Sat.].
"Spanglish and Hy-spanic" Latino filmmakers, incl. Jorge Aguirre, Carla Gutierrez, Alex Rivera & Jesús Rodriguez, "explore Latino identity through the lens of language issues and cultural expectations" in their video shorts; Exit Art, 475 10th Ave. (36th St.), 212-966-7745; 7:30, $5 sugg. don.
Lectures
Tim Hovanec shows you how to decide which "marine system is best for you"; NY Aquarium, Education Hall, W. 8th St. (Surf Ave.), Coney Island, 718-837-4455; 7:30, $5.
The Reparations Debate Dr. Raymond Winbush hosts panel discussion "exploring the history of the reparations movement & the legal, economic & political controversies surrounding it; South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St. (betw. South & Front Sts.), 212-748-8735; 7, $3 sugg. don.
Readings
America Behind The Color Line: Dialogues With African Americans Author Henry Louis Gates, Jr. appears; Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
The Writer's Voice Visting Author Series pres. David Pietrusza & Jerome Charyn; West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-875-4124; 7, free.
SATURDAY 1/10
Around Town
Cheap Art Show & Extravaganza The "extravaganza" part is free chili & biscuits ("while supplies last"); Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 2-4, free.
Living in America: The Haitian Experience w/performances, films, lectures & panel discussions starting today; American Museum of Natural History, Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100; call for times, prices & complete sched. [through 1/31].
Medieval Arts Family Workshop Illuminate letters, sculpt gargoyles & rub some brass; Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-662-2133; 10 a.m. [through 3/27].
Met Madness Watson Adventures' scavenger hunt leads you into the most obscure corners of this massive museum, w/fun & surprises along the way; Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; 5:30-8, $30.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Recycled Into Toys for "National Geographic Channel Day" Come check out toys designed to "simulate the animals' natural environment"; Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Parkway (Fordham Rd.), 718-367-1010; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Turkish, Caucasian & Central Asian Carpet Sale Clearance sale of tribal carpets, hand-made by village people?not those "YMCA" boys?40-80 years ago, most originally intended as wedding gifts; Sufi Books, 227 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-334-5212; 11-6, free [repeats Sun. 11-4].
2004 Children's Concert Series "First of three features musician Dan Jenkins performing a mid-winter hoe-down with his banjo and blue-grass band, plus some square dancing thrown in"; Theater of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (betw. 120th & 122nd Sts. ), 212-870-6700; 11 a.m.
Winter Festival 2004 The colder the weather, the better the fake snow at Parks & Recreation's annual fest, kicking off a month of "Cool New York" activities incl. snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing & snow sculpting?also, guests incl. Clifford, his pal Emily Elizabeth, Digit the Cyberbird & siamese cat Sagwa; East Meadow, Central Park, 5th Ave. (betw. 97th & 99th Sts.), 311, www.nyc.gov/parks; 10-3, free.
Lectures
Jesse Cooday Gallery talk w/photography & new media artist; American Indian Community House Gallery Museum, 708 B'way 2nd fl. (betw. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-598-0100; 2, free.
"Rebuilding Afghanistan: The Unseen Side of Kabul" Mike Luongo pres. photo lecture on the more positive aspects of Afghanistan's reconstruction process; Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (Washington St.), 212-781-9009; 4, $10.
Workshops
Beginning Dumbek Rami Elaaser teaches the "basic sounds of dumbek & some traditional middle eastern rhythms"; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992; 12, $15.
A Mane Event: Between the Lions Puppets Leona & Theo host "delightful family workshop" w/stories & sing-alongs; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600, www.mtr.org; 1, $10, $8 st., $5 child.
SUNDAY 1/11
Around Town
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Brunch Who needs IHOP! Have your weekly brunch in a house of God, before, during, after or instead of attending services & Sunday School?proceeds benefit the Religious Education Fund for Minister of Spiritual Life; First Unitarian Church, 50 Monroe Pl. (Pierrepont St.), Bklyn, 718-624-5466; 9:30-2, $8, $5 child., $20 family.
Carousel "Cartoon slide shows and other projected pictures"; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 1 & 3, call for prices.
Champagne Sunday Brunch Screw coffee! MoÎt & Chandon offers unlimited champagne w/fancy three-course meals, so that you can end the weekend just as drunk as you started it; Regent Wall Street Hotel, 55 Wall St. (betw. William & Hanover Sts.), 212-845-8600; 12-3, $39 [through 2/1].
"Concert For Kids" Singer/songwriter Wendy Gelsanliter entertains kids & their parents w/her rock, blues, jazz & folk songs, incl. "Missy Mind Your Manners" & "Itty Bitty Kitty in New York City"; Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. St. John's & Sterling Pls.), Park Slope, 718-230-0236; 1 p.m., $11, $6 child.
Reverend Billy & the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir in "George Bush Does Not Return to Ground Zero"; Community Church of NY, 40 E. 35th St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-683-4988; 3:30, free.
Summer Opportunities Fair It's never too early to think about shipping the kids off for the summer! Reps from city & suburban day, sleep away, sports, travel, study & teen camps, answer your questions & calm fears; Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 33 Central Park W. (betw. 63rd & 64th Sts.), 212-712-6256; 12-3, free.
Surveillance Camera Outdoor Walking Tours Big Brother is watching like never before! One-hour tour reveals that no one's ever really alone & points out cameras surveying public space. This week: Washington Square Park; meet at N.E. corner MacDougal St.(W. 4th St.), 212-561-0106; 2, free.
Film/Video
The Night of the Hunter Robert Mitchum at his best, playing the worst person ever in this 1955 suspense flick; MOMA's Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-777-4900; 4, $6.
Readings
Spiral Thought The Yeats allusion wins a listing! Monthly reading series (no open mic, fax 718-832-2310 to participate); Fall Cafe, 307 Smith St. (President St.), Bklyn, 718-832-2310; 6.
Winter Hearthside Readings This afternoon: Kathy Garlick (The Listening World) & Peggy Ann Tartt (Among Bones); Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 2, free.
Workshops
Creating the Life You Dream Of Learn how to get what you want & lead a more "fulfilled, easy & graceful" life w/instructor Marilyn Graman; Life Works, 55 5th Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-741-8787; 7:30, free.
Learning Animal Communcation Donna Lozito teaches specific techniques so you can "learn your pet's likes & dislikes?from them!"; Downtown Doghouse, 259 West 18th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-5300; 12, $125.
One-Day Writing Workshops in ten-different forms incl. fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children's books, travel & stand-up comedy; Trinity School, 101 W. 91st St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-WRITERS; 12, $150.
Sharing Personal Stories Professional storyteller Lisa Lipkin helps you "explore your imagination & strengthen your ability" to tell stories; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 10, $50.
Tin Whistle Workshop Whistle teacher Bill Ochs shows you "everything you need" to get started?classes for beginners, advanced beginners, and intermediate level; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (11th Ave.), 212-247-3231; 2, free.
MONDAY 1/12
Around Town
Freedom Socialist Party Study Group This week: "Think It's Time for the Next American Revolution?" Plus snacks?hey, they're socialists, not monsters!; Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th St. (betw. Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.), 212-222-0633; 6:30, $2-$3.
New York Rangers Hockey Clinic Stick the kids on skates & let the Ranger's City Skaters, show them some new tricks, while you smile & wave from behind a hot cup of cocoa?as part of "Cool New York"; Kate Wollman Rink, Prospect Park, Parkside Ave. (Ocean Ave.), Bklyn, 718-282-7789, 311; 4-6, $5, $3 s.c./child.
Film/Video
City of God New Latin American film series serves three-course prix-fixe dinners & contemporary films. Tonight, Kátia Lund & Fernando Meirelles' 2002 drama, about different paths taken by two boys in a rough Rio De Janeiro neighborhood; Suba, 109 Ludlow St. (betw. Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-982-5714; seatings 7-8, $29.
Monday Night Shorts Weekly screenings showcase shorts from independent filmmakers; Freight Restaurant, Chelsea Market, 410 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-242-6555; 8, free.
"Monday Nights with Oscar" Herald the political season w/a doube-feature, feat. Robert Drew's b&w 1960 doc. Primary & 1949 Best Picture Winner, Robert Rossen's drama All the King's Men; Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Ames Theater, 111 E. 59th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 888-778-7575; 7, $5, $3 st.
Pretend Groundbreaking split-screen marvel that respected film buffs love, but a dick like you might enjoy it too; MOMA's Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-777-4900; 8, $6.
Lectures
The Art of Reinvention: Reprising Vintage & Retro Fashion Valerie Steele, Tiffany Dubin, Kristina Isola & Anna Sui address the "growing fashion trend of incorporating 1960s & 70s design"; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), RSVP 212-847-9740, www.scandinaviahouse.org; 6:30, $35.
"Nothing But the Truth: A Conversation About Truth, Reconciliation & Justice?And What the World Can Learn from South Africa" Henry Louis Gates Jr., John Kani & Wole Soyinka explore issues ranging from "contemporary African playwriting & its effect on African politics" to using South Africa as an example of how to "reconcile past social grievances"; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 46th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10.
Readings
Elizabeth Buchan Author of The Good Wife Strikes Back & Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman appears; Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
Tracy Chevalier & Hope Davis Actress reads from author of Girl with a Pearl Earring's new historical novel, The Lady and the Unicorn; Leonard Nimoy Thalia, Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 7, $15-$18.
The Trouble with Islam: A Muslim's Call for Reform in her Faith Author Irshad Manji discusses; Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-803-5890; 6.
TUESDAY 1/13
Around Town
"Apollo Amateur Night" Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Harlem's legendary amateur night, "where stars are made & legends are born," for a ridiculously low price?today only!; Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.), 212-531-5303; 7:30, 70 cents.
Tuesday Night Trivia Be proud that you're a geek?you could help your team win $10-$25 bar tabs by answering some pretty wacky & obscure questions; Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622; 7:30, 2 drink min.
Film/Video
"Filmmakers of Our Times" Today, La tete contre les murs (The Head Against the Wall,1959) by Franju, in French w/English subtitles?"An insane film about insanity...a film of an insane beauty," says Jean-Luc Godard?followed by a 1997 documentary about the director; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 4 & 7:30, $8, $6 st.
Tokyo Shock Nite feat. Pistol Opera, 2001's allegedly mind-blowing drama about a female assassin's rise to the top, a melding of bullets, artistry & music; VideoTheatre, NYC, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-868-4444; 7:30, $5, $3 st.
Lectures
"The American Comic Vision: Is There One? What Is It?" Host Isaiah Sheffer explores the things that make us laugh w/Roy Blount Jr., Stephen Colbert, Calvin Trillin & Nora Ephron; Peter J. Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, 95th St. (B'way), 212-864-5400; 8, $17, $15 st./s.c.
Bloomberg's Midterm Report Card Panelists debate how well Mikey is doing his job?feat. Herman Badillo, E.J. McMahon, Mitchell Moss & Seymour Fliegel; Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-8215; 6:15, free.
Ellen Bromberg Award-winning choreographer & modern dance professor moderates panel discussion on the "history, impact & future role of dance choreographed for the small screen"?feat. Alyce Dissette, Judy Gladstone, Douglas Rosenberg & Magne Antonsen; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-727-0764, www.dancefilmsassn.org; 6, free.
Colin Cowie This "wedding planner for the stars" shares his "vision, guidance & direction for planning beautiful, dream weddings" at the Great Bridal Expo; Marriott Marquis, 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-398-1900; 5:30, $9, $7 adv.
An Evening w/E.L. Doctorow Renowned novelist & National Book Award winner engages in a "wide-ranging conversation on American culture"; Tishman Aud., New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-229-5353; 7, $15.
Brian Flanagan compares the "conduct of the U.S. in the world as it was during the Vietnam War" w/the current situation in Iraq; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-979-8353; 7:30, don.
Managing Your Photography Career: An Overview Michael Lightner offers resources & practical information for aspiring photographers; Mediabistro, 494 B'way (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4466; www.mediabistro.com; 7, $65.
"The Search for Love in Publishing" Editor Jennifer Wingertzahn speaks about the ruthless world of book publishing; Teachers and Writers Collaborative, 5 Union Sq. W. (University Pl.), 212-691-6590; 7:15, $15.
Readings
Strange Meeting?Poetry of the Great War "with period Songs and large-scale Images" (Victorian grammar appreciated); Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-614-0505; 8, $8.
Workshops
Really Good, Cheap Vinyasa Yoga Classes Marina & Stacy teach a "vigorous, flowing series" that's both an "energizing workout & a grounding, calming experience"; Sixth Street Community Center, 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 646-326-5310; 5:30 & 7, $10.