Families are invited to head to the Dana Discovery Center afterschool gets out, and kick off their weekend with the Museum for African Art educators. Design a fabric print inspired by a variety of natural designs found in Africa. Participants can drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. This program is co-presented by The Central Park Conservancy and for more information, call 212-860-1370.
Museum for African Art education programs are supported in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Toyota, Con Edison, the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., and the Mitsui USA Foundation.
When: January 13, 2012
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: 36-01 43rd Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
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Performed by: Ki Purbo Asmoro, dhalang
Accompanied by full Javanese gamelan orchestra
Featuring members of Mayangkara (Solo, Java) and Gamelan Kusuma Laras (New York City)
With English translations provided live by Kathryn Emerson
Welcoming music will start 20 minutes before showtime
This one-night-only performance allows New York City audiences the rare opportunity to experience a traditional Javanese shadow-puppet play, featuring one of the most exciting and renowned artists performing today. Ki Purbo Asmoro combines the skill of a supreme master with the voice of a poet and the energy of a rock star. His performances often have audiences of several thousand in Java, where he is known for his ability to present ancient stories with contemporary nuance and topical humor. Javanese wayang k ... 
Take a trip to Brasil – no passport required! Step into our Gardens in Paradise and be swept away to a bold, lush, tropical world inspired by the vibrant plants and flowers of Brasil.
Come see it all, inside and out, at Macy’s Flower Show, 2012!
Remember Brasil
Be sure to bring home the excitement of Brasil with Macy’s T-shirts, tote bags and posters. Available in Macy’s Souvenir Shop on the lower level.
When: March 25 – April 7
Time: during store hours
Where: Macy’s 34th Street, Herald Square, New York City.
For schedule and other information, click here.
From Scotland With Love – The Tenth Anniversary Show
A Scottish evening of fashion and fun in New York City!
Hot Scots, cool designers, beautiful models, moguls, media and celebrities will again take over Manhattan at the very high profile annual Scottish charity event. The team that brought you 9 years of successful Dressed to Kilt shows is pleased to announce that their 10th Anniversary Show is now confirmed for Monday night April 2nd at the prestigious and newly renovated Liberty Theatre in the heart of Times Square at 236 W 42nd Street. Constructed in 1904 this beautiful Beaux-Art building was home to some of the world’s greatest shows and stars, including: George M. Cohan, Fred and Adele Astaire, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jeanette MacDonald and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. The ... 
Society-wide series Sakura – Spring Renews, Beauty Blooms culminates in Japan Society’s third annual 12-hour j-CATION festival. Guests will be transported to a blossom-filled springtime haven through offerings that include workshops, crafts, and language lessons; classic film screening, Japanese-style game show (audience participation required!), and live music concert; plus Gallery access and a hana-mi (cherry blossom viewing) lounge with seasonally appropriate drinks and snacks for sale. Save the date to experience Japan’s sakura season without ever leaving the New York City!
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 11 AM — 11 PM
Where: Japan Society,
333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017
Admission: $10 /$5 Japan Society members and children ages 2-12*
*Free for children 2 years and under! ... 
For the first time in the U.S.! Nino Katamadze & Insight in New York!
Nino Katamadze won the hearts of millions of people with her magical voice, unique style and endless improvisation. Jazz singer from Georgia collects thousands of rooms in their home country, in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe! Anyone who happened to see the presentation Nino, know that she improvises, creates on stage and never repeats. Her music is as natural as breathing, magical and mesmerizing. It does not match any format: “Jazz,” “etnopop”, “world music” – do not convey the diversity of genre songs Nino Katamadze . This is the music-emotion, music, color, music-history. Do not miss a single performance in New York City – a concert for those who appreciate tru ... 
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Wines of Chile (WoC) USA Grand Tasting will again take place in New York City,the global epicenter of food and wine and the premier market for Chilean and Imported wines. The Tasting, to be held onTuesday, June 12th, will afford you the opportunity to showcase your wines to the Tri-State region of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut!
The Grand Tasting will be held at the contemporary and renowned Metropolitan Pavilion, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Chelsea, the cultural heart of NYC, is known city-wide for its energetic nightlife and countless restaurants, an ideal location for our event. Being centrally located in Manhattan and easily accessible by public transportation, we are expecting this to be our largest and most successfu ... 
New York City ‘s oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available.
When: July 27 – 29, 2012
Time: Fri. 6pm-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 10am-5pm
Where: Queens County Farm Museum
7350 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
Admission: Adults $10.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $5.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $7.00) (Free with Farm Membership PLUS)
For more info click here.
In September of 2002, some of Los Angeles’ most prominent Italian-American citizens got together and produced the first annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, offering three days of enjoyment for the entire family. Just like the 80+ year old New York City tradition, the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment, and features live music, street performers, strolling musicians, a kid’s corner, and many rides and games. In addition to sampling wine from local wineries and food from some of Los Angeles’ best Italian restaurants, guests are invited to learn recipes from the cooking stage and play bocce ball and bingo with some of Hollywood’s Italian-American celebrities and much more!
When: Friday, September 28 – ... 
Taste What You See On the Screen! Presented in association with the James Beard Foundation, the Festival is a cinematic scratch n’ sniff where guests taste the food they see on the screen. The 2011 NYC Food Film Festival will take place October 18-21, 2012 in New York City.
When: October 18-21, 2012
Where: Tribeca Cinemas, NY
Contact: 773.818.5400
For more info click here.
