Upcoming Events in Murray Hill and...August 5, 2019

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NYC Cooling Centers If you do not have air conditioning, NYC provides cooling centers where you can go to cool off. The nearest ones in Murray Hill and surrounding areas are the Public Library branches: Main Branch - Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue at 41st Street, Science, Industry & Business Library on Madison Avenue between 34th & 35th Street, Kips Bay Branch at 31st Street and 3rd Avenue, and Grand Central Branch on 46th Street between Lexington & 3rd Avenue. See the bottom of this email for links to each branch. Schwarzman Building is the only one open on Sundays (afternoon), so check the hours with them before you go. https://www1.nyc.gov/ assets/em/html/beat-the-heat/beattheheat.html.

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August 6 5 - 8pm National Night Out Against Crime FREE and open to the public. National Night Out Against Crime is an annual summer event in which police precincts nationwide organize community festivals with the participation of local business and civic National Night organizations. The 17th Precinct's event will feature food compliments of Ali Baba Turkish Cuisine * Live Music by New York Out Against City Swing (Swing, Big Band, Jazz, Standards) * Treats from Crime Insomnia Cookies * Raffles * Photo Ops with Police Vehicles * Bouncy House for Kids * Crime Prevention Info. at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza between 1st & 2nd Avenue NOTE: The 13th Precinct's event will be at MS 104 at 20th Street and 2nd Avenue.

Saturdays, August 10, 17 7am-1pm Summer Streets 2019 Park Avenue in Murray Hill is part of the route. Streets are closed to vehicle traffic (starting at 6am) and are open to the public to play, run, walk and bike. There are performances and activities at rest stops Summer Streets along the route. The two closest rest stops to Murray Hill are The Midtown rest stop (25th Street and Park Ave) themed “City Picnic: Food Glorious Food,” a food and beverage sampling area. The Uptown rest stop (51st St and Park Ave) is the Children’s Corner. You can register to be a volunteer for a 4-hour shift at: https://www.timetosignup.com/ideko TimeOut's guide to Summer Streets 2019.

ending August 16 Restaurant week Use this link to see participating restaurants in Murray Hill and Restaurant adjoining areas: https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week? neighborhood=kips-bay,midtown-east,murray-hill,nomad. You can Week fine-tune the location as needed. And don't forget to patronize our many wonderful neighborhood restaurants, whether they are participating in restaurant week, or not--it's easy to get in during the summer!

FREE Lunchtime August 7 12:15 - 1:30pm Jazz Series Summer Wednesday Lunchtime Jazz Series at 600 FREE. This summer, enjoy free, open-air, lunchtime concerts at the public plaza at 600 Third Avenue as part of their Summer Jazz Series. The Summer Jazz Series is presented by L&L Holding Company and the Grand Central Partnership. August 7: Artist: Tony Depaolo Trio August 14: Artist: Joe Vincent Tranchina Trio August 21: Artist: Bryan Carrott Quartet August 28: Artist: Eric Person Trio Full schedule

August 9 6pm–10pm Bryant Park Concerts - Carnegie Hall Citywide FREE concerts featuring outstanding classical, folk, Afro-Brazilian, Bryant Park Latin, Celtic, funk, and gospel artists, culminating with the four-hour Carnegie Hall Citywide Night. This is a Picnic Performance at Bryant Concerts Park August 9: Carnegie Hall Citywide Night - The four-hour finale to the Carnegie Hall Citywide concert series features Matuto, Eileen Ivers, and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas at Bryant Park (behind the NY Public Library) Between 5th & 6th Avenue / 40th &

August 23 & 24 6 – 10pm Emerging Music Festival Eight on-the-rise bands perform on one of the biggest stages of their Emerging Music young careers. Friday: Sammy Rae and The Friends, Morningsiders, Celisse, and The Muckers. Saturday: Renata Zeiguer, Tomberlin, Festival Ghost Funk Orchestra, and Remember Sports at Bryant Park Behind the New York Public Library between 40th & 41st and between 5th & 6th Avenue

to August 31 Take the MHNA 2019 Annual Survey: Better Together Take the Survey: Let us know what you think about Murray Hill and The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association programs. Your feedback helps us know Better Together what is important to you. It should only take a few minutes of your time! We will not ask for or share any personal information. Survey results will only be reported anonymously and in aggregate. Please take the survey only once. Take survey: murrayhillnyc.org/survey. Survey closes August 31. Thank you!

September 12 12 – 8pm What's New What's Next 2019 Save the date for the design industry's most aniticipated event! nydc.com at New York Design Center 200

September 16 Application deadline Volunteer Opportunity: Help Families and Individuals Get Back on Their Feet The Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services (ACES) Project of the Community Service Society is recruiting retired individuals age 55 years or older to serve as volunteer public benefit counselors dedicated to helping financially disadvantaged people. ACES volunteers assist clients with completing applications for public Help Families & benefits and help correct benefit related problems. Volunteers must Individuals Get attend a training that begins October 1, 2019. Upon completion, they are placed in agencies in one of the five boroughs to provide Back on Their information on government benefits to low-income families, older Feet adults, and individuals with disabilities. A personal interview, successful completion of the training, and a commitment of six hours per week for one year of volunteer service is required. Applicants must have advocacy, research, and computer skills, in addition to an interest in assisting low-income populations and learning about public benefit programs. No prior benefit experience is required. Your participation in this program gives you a chance to help others in a truly significant way. For more information, please telephone Rebecca Haase at 212-614-5482. To apply, go to: www.cssny.org/programs/entry/the-aces-project.

September 29 1:30 - 3pm Walking Tour of Historic Murray Hill FREE for new members. Learn about the many landmark buildings in Murray Hill, including the Union League Club, The Morgan Library, the Polish Consulate and others. The tour also features information about the well-known architects who designed them and the famous people who once called this neighborhood home, including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan and others. Find out how Mary Murray distracted the British General Howe to allow the American army to escape during the American Revolution. Knowledgeable tour guides will focus on the unique architectural qualities of the buildings as well as the historic evolution of the neighborhood and its preservation as a residential oasis in Midtown . Barbara Sagan will be your tour guide. Tickets are $20/Free for new members who joined in the last year. Meet at 37th Street & Park Avenue (45 Park Avenue). Register now.

October 3 - Save the date! The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association Annual General Meeting - "Better Together" Learn about neighborhood issues * MHNA programs and projects. Meet MHNA committee chairs * your neighbors. (more details to follow) at the Church of the Incarnation 209 Madison Avenue (between 35th & 36th Street)

Friday, October 11 - Deadline for Registration for General Election Saturday, October 26 - Sunday November 3 - Early voting (locations TBA) IMPORTANT Tuesday, November 5 - General Election Board of Elections website where you can look up your polling place, ELECTION check your registration status, request absentee ballots, generate a sample ballot for your address, etc.: https://vote.nyc.ny.us DATES Apply for an absentee ballot if you are not able to go to a polling place. NOTE: In New York State, you can only vote in your registered party's Primary Election. There is only one contest in Murray Hill: Democrat - Judge of the Civil Court - District 4th Municipal Court District - New York: E. Grace Park & Lynne Fischman Uniman.

October 27 11am - 2pm Trick or Treat at Trick or Treat at Grand Central Bring the kids in costumre for trick or treating, giveaways and special activities. Terminal at Grand Central Terminal 42nd Street & Park Avenue

Changing Signs,

Changing Times Through November 6 Changing Signs, Changing Times: A History of Wayfinding in Transit This exhibit shows how signage in New York's transit system has continually evolved to convey information quickly and clearly, and to help passengers find their way. at New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex Grand Central Terminal

Ongoing events in the

neighborhood

Every Tuesday through Thursday, 9am - 12pm (during the summer) Youth Tennis Classes Youth Tennis FREE. Registration can be done in person during the programs hours of operation. No one will be rejected or put on a waiting list. Classes Attendance on any given day is optional. Learn more https://www.nyjtl.org/programs/free-tennis/summer-ctp/ at Baruch Middle School MS 104 330 East 21st Street

AKC Museum of the Dog museumofthedog.org, 212-696-8360. The Museum of the Dog has one of the finest collections of canine-related art. The special exhibits and permanent collection combine fine arts with cutting edge technology and interpretation. The Museum of the Dog provides unique and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. Many programs are free with the price of admission. Check their website calendar for events. Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm. at AKC Museum of the Dog 101 Park Avenue (41st Street on the plaza)

Big Apple Mondays 7pm Chorus Big Apple Chorus open rehearsals (for men and women) FREE. If you can carry a basic tune you can join 's longest running non-classical men's (and now women's) a cappella singing group, a diverse group of all ages and backgrounds. Open rehearsals are held almost every Monday at 111 East 33rd Street (between Park & Lexington Avenues) in the Norman Thomas High School auditorium, but call or email first to confirm schedules and holidays. No reservation necessary. For more information visit www.bigapplechorus.org. Telephone: 646-535-2191. at the Noman Thomas H.S. Auditorium 111 East 33 Street, 2nd Floor

Henry George School of Social Science FREE classes. Single classes and 8-course certificate programs: Principals of Political Economy . Economic Science . Money, Credit & Banking . Land Value Capture: Theory and Practice . The New Economics of the Business Cycle . Free Trade and Globalization . History of Economic Thought . Students can take courses or single classes. For information email [email protected] or call 212-889- 8020. Learn more about the courses and register at hgsss.org. at Henry George School of Social Science 149 East 38th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue)

The Morgan Library & Museum Calendar The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street. MHNA members can book tickets for The Morgan's public programs (concerts, talks, films, etc.) at The Morgan's member price. This applies to all single events (except for the Orchestra of St. Luke's concerts). Click "Member" when ordering online, or if you are ordering by phone mention that you are a MHNA member. Call Visitor Services at 212-685-0008 for phone orders

Turtle Bay Music School Artist Series FREE and open to the public. The Artist Series at TBMS is a concert series featuring TBMS faculty members. As talented and active performing musicians, together they present an eclectic season of musical program. Concerts take place on Friday nights throughout the school year and are followed by meet-the-artist receptions. Schedule of concerts for the 2018-2019 season. RSVP to [email protected]. (donations welcome) at Turtle Bay Music School - Performance Hall 330 East 38th Street (between 1st & 2nd Avenue)

MTA Metrocards MTA Metrocard Bus and Van Schedule

Community Community Board 6 Calendar. Community Board 6 Meetings meetings are open to the public, and you can express your views and concerns about various issues.

The 17th Precinct Community Council meeting is held on the last Tuesday of every Month at 6:30pm at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East . Check their website for details.

Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd St and Fifth Ave) Calendar (many events are family friendly) Look for their new program The Library After Hours, a new, FREE monthly event. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street will have summer hours, closing on Sundays from July 1 until September 2.

Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) 188 Madison Avenue @ Many FREE events and workshops for small businesses, individuals and families Calendar The Financial Coaching Corps program supports the financial stability of individuals and families in the community. One-on-one sessions with a financial coach provide tools and skills for money management. Learn more and sign up for a free session with a local counselor. New York Public They can also help with questions about Library Events Medicare nypl.org/moneymatters Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue The Mid-Manhattan Library is closed from August 1, 2017 until 2020 for renovation. Services are relocated to the Schwarzman Building, SIBL and other neighborhood libraries during the renovation. For more general information on the temporary closure and on the project overall, please visit nypl.org/midtown. To share feedback or ask questions, please email [email protected].

Kips Bay Library 446 Third Avenue Calendar (many events are family friendly)

Grand Central Library 135 East 46th Street Calendar (many events are family friendly) Calendar of Events in Bryant Park

CUNY Graduate CUNY Graduate Center Calendar Center Music-in-Midtown: FREE concerts at 1pm and evening concerts (during the season) Free Public Events at The Gotham Center for New York History CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Street)

Baruch Performing Arts Baruch College Some events are free. Calendar Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship (events & workshops) 55 Lexington Avenue (at 25th Street) "The Tower", Suite 2-140 [email protected]

Every day at 12:30pm

Official Grand Central Terminal Tour This 75-minute tour, led by Municipal Art Society docents, highlights the history, architecture and operation of the world's largest train terminal. MHNA members get the MAS member price Cost: $25 adults / $20 MAS members Register for tour (click Group, space is limited) Meet at GCT's Main Concourse

Every Friday 12:30pm FREE Walking Tour of the Grand Central Neighborhood The Grand Central Partnership offers a no-reservations-required walking tour that provides a survey of many architecturally and historically significant sights around Grand Central Terminal. For additional information visit http://www.grandcentralpartnership.nyc/ things-to-do/tours or contact [email protected]. Meet in the street-level atrium at 120 Park Avenue (southwest corner of East 42nd St and Park Avenue)

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