Wednesday, February 26, 2014

OPEN HOUSE: Hebrew Dual-Language Summer Day Camp Open House- March 2, March 9 & March 13

Hi Ditmas Park Blog, 

We will be hosting three Open House events at separate locations: one on March 2, March 9, and March 13, 2014 for the upcoming Hebrew Dual-Language Summer Day Camp. 

We would love to have it posted on Ditmas Park Blog.

All the information is included in the blurb below.

Let me know if you need any further information. 


Thank you,
Sivan Hadari 


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King Bay Y invites you to attend our

Hebrew Dual Language Summer Day Camp Open House

Give your child a gift they will cherish forever and connect them to an exciting summer experience

Come learn about exciting opportunities for the summer ahead!

Our open house will feature:

Israeli Music, Hebrew activities, a drum circle, Belly dancing by the talented Tsuf, Arts and crafts & a virtual tour of Israel!


Sunday, March 2nd 11am-1pm.
Mount Sinai Synagogue, 250 Cadman Plaza West Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201


Sunday, March 9th 11am-1pm.
 Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229


Thursday, March 13th 11am-1pm.
 Park Slope Library, 431 6th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215


For more information, please contact us at info@ywindsorterrace.org. or call 718-407-6377. Visit our website at www.ywindsorterrace.org

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

PLEASE LIST through 3/3/14: APPLY FOR NYC PARKS' FREE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM

NYC Parks

www.nyc.gov/parks

Listing

PLEASE  LIST through

March 3, 2014

IMMEDIATE

 


Apply for NYC Parks' Free Fitness Instructor Training Program

                       

 

DETAILS:                   This spring, NYC Parks will offer a comprehensive 10-week fitness instructor training program designed to train individuals to become fitness instructors for Shape Up NYC. pics will include: basic anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention, music, cueing and body toning with light weights. After 10 weeks, participants will get practical experience by leading a one hour Shape Up NYC class per week as part of a six month internship. Upon completion of the training and internship, participants will receive an NYC Parks Certificate of Completion, and will be equipped to pass a nationally accredited certification exam.

                                   

                                    Learn more about Shape Up NYC.

 

Qualifications:   Demonstrated interest in fitness, including current participation in group exercise classes. Prior exercise instruction experience is preferred, but not required. Must also have a NYC Parks recreation center membership.

 

Cost:                        $60 for fingerprinting and background check.

 

HOW TO APPLY:      To learn more about the program and apply, please visit the Shape Up NYC Instructor Training Application webpage.

                                    Applications are due by March 3, 2014. For questions or help with the application, please email shapeupnyc@parks.nyc.gov.

 

VIDEO:                       It's My Park: Shape Up Train the Trainer Program

 

 

 

   

 

Contact:

Arthur Pincus / Meghan Lalor

(212) 360-1311

 

Monday, February 24, 2014

PLEASE LIST through 3/29/14: NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY

NYC Parks

www.nyc.gov/parks

Listing

PLEASE  LIST through

March 29th, 2014

IMMEDIATE

 


National Girls and Women in Sports Day

 

DATE:                         Saturday, March 1st

TIME:                          11:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION:                Al Oerter Recreation Center

                                    131-40 Fowler Ave, Queens

 

DATE:                         Saturday,  March 1st

TIME:                          11:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION:                St. John's Recreation Center

                                    1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn

 

DATE:                         Saturday, March 8th

TIME:                          11:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION:                Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

                                    3 Clarkson Street, Manhattan

 

DATE:                         Monday, March 10th

TIME:                          3:00pm-5:00pm

LOCATION:                PS#18 John Whittier School

                                    221 Broadway, Staten Island             

 

DATE:                         Saturday,  March 29th

TIME                           11:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION:                West Bronx Recreation Center

                                    1527 Jessup Avenue, Bronx

 

DETAILS:                   Join us for a free day of activities to showcase sports and activities and encourage girls to lead healthy active lifestyles. Clinics and demonstrations will be offered in track and field, basketball, martial arts, soccer, ice hockey, football, softball, gymnastics, double dutch, soccer, volleyball and other activities.  Events vary by location, and include guest speakers, and giveaways. 

 

This event is focused towards young girls ages 6-17. Participants are welcome for one or all events and can choose which activities to participate in.

 

                                   

 

Contact:

Arthur Pincus / Meghan Lalor

(212) 360-1311

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Invite/ Stolen Chair's Potion: A Play in Three Cocktails


Dear ,

I would like to invite you and a guest to attend a press performance of Potion: A Play in Three Cocktails presented by Stolen Chair at PEOPLE Lounge (163 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington) every Sunday at 7pm for an open-ended run beginning March 2nd. Reserve your press tickets now by contacting Emily Owens PR at emily@emilyowenspr.com or by calling 917-408-3677.  

Press Performances:

Sunday, March 23 at 7pm

Sunday, March 30 at 7pm

Sunday, April 6 at 7pm

Sunday, April 13 at 7pm

Charley sells potions, handcrafted and custom made. From potions that can make the forgetful remember to potions that will stop a compulsive liar from fibbing, Charley's concoctions satisfy a diverse clientele. But the one potion Charley hasn't been able to master is that one she wants for herself: a love potion. Potion, a "spoken word opera" immerses its audience in the giddy world of Charley's bar and her regular (and irregular) customers, with award-winning mixologist Marlo Gamora's flight of 3 original "potions" served by the actors as the play unfolds. 

To create the uniquely rhythmic text for Potion, Stolen Chair's playwright Kiran Rikhye dug deeply into the Italian libretti of the operas by Mozart, Verdi, Donazetti, and more. For each scene of Potion, Rikhye mapped out the meter, rhymes, repetitions, and simultaneity of an aria, duet, trio, or quartet to create a template for her own original text. The result is an intoxicating and incantatory verse play unlike any other, set to a genre-bending original score performed live by multi-instrumentalist Sean Cronin. The ensemble performs this "opera" in spoken voice that is every bit as virtuosic, dizzying, and delightful as operatic song in a site-specific staging by Jon Stancato that explores every nook and cranny of PEOPLE's bar and makes the audience feel they are VIP guests at Charley's magical speakeasy. 

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Best regards,

Emily Owens

-- 
Emily Owens PR
(917) 408-3677 

***You are receiving this invitation because you are a member of the media. If you would prefer to be removed from the Emily Owens PR press list just click Unsubscribe

Friday, February 21, 2014

PLEASE LIST through 3/16/14: REGISTER FOR NYC PARKS EXPERIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMP

NYC Parks

www.nyc.gov/parks

Listing

PLEASE  LIST through

March 16, 2014

IMMEDIATE

 


REGISTER FOR NYC PARKS EXPERIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMP

                       

                                   

 

DETAILS:                   The NYC Parks Experience Summer Day Camp is one of New York City's most affordable camp programs. We provide 7 weeks of fun-filled days for children ages 6-13, at locations across the city. Campers will go on trips throughout the five boroughs, participate in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure activities, and much more. Campers are supervised by experienced CPR and AED certified staff.

 

CAMP SESSIONS:   Monday, July 7 – Friday, August 22, 2014

                                    Regular Day camps - weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                                    Extended Day – weekdays 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Extended Day not offered at Red Hook, Staten Island or Queens).

 

COST:                        $500 for Regular day; $575 for Extended Day

 

HOW TO

REGISTER:               Registration is open Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 16, 2014.

 

Beginning Friday, March 7, registration can be done online: nyc.gov/parks/summercamp.  After registration, campers are chosen by lottery.  Applicants will be notified of the lottery results by e-mail after the registration period closes.

 

Prospective applicants may contact the borough coordinators for more information on the registration process:

Bronx: (718) 430-1847   Brooklyn: (718) 965-8918   Manhattan: (212) 408-0243   Queens: (718) 393-7370   Staten Island: (718) 816-6172

 

More details and a full list of summer camp locations can be found at nyc.gov/parks/summercamp.

 

   

 

Contact:

Arthur Pincus / Meghan Lalor

(212) 360-1311

 

Thursday, February 20, 2014

SPECIAL EVENT: Purim Family Festival at Kings Bay Y North Williamsburg- March 16 10AM-12:30PM

Hi Ditmas Park Blog, 

We are going to be hosting a Purim Family Festival, coming up on March 16, 2014. 

We would love to have it posted on Ditmas Park Blog.

Please see info below for all the information. 

Let me know if you need any further information. 

**Attached is the flier to the event.

Thank you,
Sivan Hadari 


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Kings Bay Y North Williamsburg invites you to attend our

Purim Family Festival 

Join us for a fun filled Purim Festival

FREE ADMISSION
 
Come in costumes! 
Activities for children ages 0-9 include:

Mask Making, grogger decorating, face painting, live music show, Purim goodie bags & bring your own dish for our potluck vegetarian style brunch!


When: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 10:00am-12:30pm
Where: Kings Bay Y at North Williamsburg- 14 Hope Street, Brooklyn, New York 11211


For more information, contact 7184076388 or info@northwilliamsburgY.org at www.northwilliamsburgY.org

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Purim Night Out - For Young Professionals and Parents - March 16th

Kings Bay Y Invites you to attend our

Purim Night Out

 

Please join us for this exciting event to celebrate Purim Night!

 

Meet fellow young Jewish professionals and other parents and enjoy a variety of activities, including:

 

Live Israeli Performances, Costume Competition, Games and Raffle

Open Bar w wine & beer all night long, Half price on all other drinks, and a LIVE DJ!

 

RSVP HERE: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/purim-night-out-for-young-professionals-and-parents-tickets-10528728711

 

 

Sunday, March 16, 6 pm – 10 pm

Cats Club, 10007 4th ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Tickets $40 per person, $70 for couples

or $45 per person and $80 for couples at the door


For additional information, contact Angela at 718-648-7703 ext- 223

Or Asi at 718-648-7703 ext- 220

Profit from this event will go to support our Jewish Sunday Programs



Inspired by Jewish values and ideas, the Kings Bay YM/YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn.

As a Jewish Community Center and a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York, we seek to address the needs of our diverse constituents, including both the Jewish community and the community at large, including families and individuals of all ages and ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

For more information or questions contact us at Tel 718.648.7703 or e mail info@kingsbayy.org. Visit our website at http://www.kingsbayy.org/





Kings Bay Y Family Sports Camps Open House - March 8th, 1:00PM

Kings Bay Y Family Sports Camps Open House- March 8th


 
          The Kings Bay Y invites you to join us at our Family Sports Camps Open House on March 8th!  
  • Tour and meet with our Camp Representatives and Sports Coaches!
  • Find out about the Soccer Division, Swim Camp, Basketball Camp.
  • Meet our new Soccer Coach- Nathan Bell for our New Soccer Division!
  • We will have indoor trial classes for kids and parents to get a taste of our Basketball and Soccer camps.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1:00-2:45pm @ 3495 Nostrand Avenue

RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/kbysportscamp

Register Before March 15, 2014 receive $100 off
For Soccer Camp, contact Nadira at 718 407 6377

    For Swim & Basketball Camp, contact Daniel at 718-648-7703 ext. 223

OUR LOCATION
For transportation, we use air conditioned buses!
The Summer Day Camps are based in our Windsor Terrace location at 1224 Prospect Avenue (corner Vanderbilt Street).  We also utilize indoor and outdoor facilities at Ft. Hamilton Army Base (approximately 15 min away), Prospect Park and Kings Bay YM-YWHA (approximately 15 min away.

The beautiful outdoor facility on country-like campus of historic Ft. Hamilton Army Base in Bay Ridge several times a week, featuring baseball and soccer fields, outdoor pool, private bowling alley, movie theater, basketball courts, arcade and café on site!

Visit our website to learn more at: https://ywindsorterrace.org/summer-camp.html



 







Kings Bay Y at North Williamsburg -Open House - March 2

Kings Bay Y at North Williamsburg Open House

Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
Tour and meet with our Directors and staff.  Find out about our Preschool, Free Jewish programs and community wide celebrations, Summer Day Camps and more!
Preschool Info session- 11am
Summer Camps Info Session- 11:30am


Where: 14 Hope Street, Suite 1, Brooklyn, New York 11211
For more info call us at (718) 407-6388
Visit our wesbite at www.Northwilliamsburgy.org



The Kings Bay Y at North Williamsburg has launched its pre-school at 14 Hope Street (between Roebling and Havemeyer Streets) for children aged 2 - 5, combining the Reggio Emilia educational and progressive approach with a rich curriculum and an emphasis on Jewish culture and values presented in an open and pluralistic way.

Weekend family activities, programs for kids aged 0 - 2, enrichment programs for children 6 - 8 years old, dual language programs in Hebrew, Russian, Mandarin and summer camp programs are also planned.

For more information, please contact us at info@northwilliamsburgy.org. or call (718) 407 6388. Visit our website at www.northwilliamsburgy.org




Saturday, February 15, 2014

Friday, February 14, 2014

Roulette Presents: Darius Jones The Over-Soul Manual Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8pm

For Immediate Release/Listings Request:
Contact: Lucy@roulette.org

Roulette Presents:
Darius Jones
The Over-Soul Manual
Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8pm

What: Darius Jones - The Over-Soul Manual
When: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8pm
Where: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRR
Info: www.roulette.org / 917.267.0368

Brooklyn, NY: Roulette presents composer-alto saxophonist Darius Jones and the world premiere of The Oversoul Manual on Thursday, March 6. An a cappella work crafted in and utilizing a heretofore unheard alien language, it will be performed by his all-female vocal quartet, The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit, featuring Amirtha Kidambi, Sarah Martin, Jean-Carla Rodea, Kristin Slipp.

Introducing a new verse and set of characters in Jones' ongoing Man'ish Boy epic, The Oversoul Manual signifies both an elemental part of his mythology and a radical extension of the vocal work which lies at the genesis of Jones' singularly potent creative life. Vocalists and vocal music have always been a major influence on and inspiration to him. Darius Jones sang in gospel choirs and indeed was gospel choir director at his church in Virginia; early in his career, he was also a vocal coach and produced albums for singers from extremely diverse backgrounds. Jones writes, "I can't remember a time in my musical development when I didn't turn to the vocal process to answer questions as an instrumentalist. One of the things I find so attractive about vocal music is the ability to use verbal language to take a note or rhythm beyond it's musical function."

Two years ago, Jones began work on The Oversoul Manual because he wanted to communicate his deep love for the voice and the process by which each singer develops their unique instrument. This collection of etudes was written for his vocal quartet, The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit, and are vehicles to teach each singer the linguistic and sonic vocabulary of an alien birthing ritual. As Jones explains further, "In this alien culture, having a child is done with the spiritual agreement of three or more humanoids. Each female alien gives birth to some aspect of the genetic makeup that forms the child. The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit are the proud mothers of a son called Man'ish Boy. The birthing ritual can take years for some units. The creation of Man'ish Boy took seven."

Since launching his recording career in 2009 with Man'sh Boy (A Raw & Beautiful Thing), "one of the great jazz debuts of the past decade" (Britt Robson, eMusic), Jones has been called "a singular talent" (Brian Morton, Jazz Journal), "one of the most impressive and unique voices of our time" (Troy Collins, AllAboutJazz), "one of jazz's most exciting practitioners" (John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald), and possessed of "titanic, trail-blazing originality" (John McBeath, The Australian)

On his most recent album release, Book of Mæ'bul (Another Kind of Sunrise), critics wrote: "this invigorating quartet date walks the line between exploration and accessibility that most musicians are afraid — or unable — to touch" (Marc Medwin, Dusted), "with each new recording we're seeing another facet of a magnificently gifted musician" (Peter Margasek, DownBeat), "he gets into areas that are almost impossible to describe, though the feeling is of a gentle roundness and liquid caress both incredibly pure and powerful" (Clifford Allen, The New York City Jazz Record), and "Jones' playing and composing may have some of the mercurial energy associated with the avant-garde but the communicative immediacy of African-American folk traditions stands like a bedrock in his work" (Kevin LeGendre, Jazzwise). As DownBeat publisher Frank Alkyer wrote in his Editor's Pick review, "He has a big, adventurous plan. He's telling a story that's long and involved, but gripping. It's one of the best, most thought-out recordings I've heard this year, and now I can't wait to hear the next "verse" from Darius Jones."

The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit will be recording Darius Jones' The Oversoul Manual  this Spring toward an Autumn 2014 release on AUM Fidelity. For now, there is the pending revelation of the March 6 world premiere performance of this work at Roulette.

New photos of The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit / Darius Jones are available on request.

Learn more about Darius Jones at http://dariusjonesmusic.com  

About Roulette
Roulette – one of New York City's premiere venues for experimental music for over 33 years - has reopened bigger and better than ever. Located in a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco concert hall in Downtown Brooklyn, the new Roulette features two levels of seating for up to 400 people
(600 standing), an expanded multi-channel sound system, projection screen for film and multi-media events, state-of-the-art lighting system, modular stage, and a specially designed floor to accommodate dance. Teamed with bold new programming, the new Roulette promises to be one of the most exciting places in New York City - if not the country - to experience adventurous music and art.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Purim Night Out - For Young Professionals and Parents - March 16th

 

Kings Bay Y Invites you to attend our

Purim Night Out

 

Please join us for this exciting event to celebrate Purim Night!

 

Meet fellow young Jewish professionals and other parents and enjoy a variety of activities, including:

 

Live Israeli Performances, Costume Competition, Games and Raffle

Open Bar w wine & beer all night long, Half price on all other drinks, and a LIVE DJ!

 

RSVP HERE: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/purim-night-out-for-young-professionals-and-parents-tickets-10528728711

 

 

Sunday, March 16, 6 pm – 10 pm

Cats Club, 10007 4th ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Tickets $40 per person, $70 for couples

or $45 per person and $80 for couples at the door


For additional information, contact Angela at 718-648-7703 ext- 223

Or Asi at 718-648-7703 ext- 220

Profit from this event will go to support our Jewish Sunday Programs




Inspired by Jewish values and ideas, the Kings Bay YM/YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn.

As a Jewish Community Center and a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York, we seek to address the needs of our diverse constituents, including both the Jewish community and the community at large, including families and individuals of all ages and ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

For more information or questions contact us at Tel 718.648.7703 or e mail info@kingsbayy.org. Visit our website at http://www.kingsbayy.org/