While at Lollapalooza this August, I saw Yeah Yeah Yeahs for the first time, and wow was I impressed. I’d heard the song, Maps, of course before as well as a few others but never really spent time with them. I insisted on getting tickets to see them while they were in New York. They played at Radio City last week and last night I saw Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Music Hall of Williamsburg. One of my favorite venues, considering it’s in Brooklyn. Karen O puts on such a performance. Between the outfits, her stage presence, dancing and overall voice–it’s quite the scene. Check out some photos from the show last night that I took and listen to Yeah Yeah Yeah’s newest album “It’s Blitz”
http://www.yeahyeahyeahs.com/
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As summer draws to a close, and the crisp air brings boots & sweaters back into our wardrobe, we invite you to join us in celebrating the Chelsea Art Museum’s brand new ROOF DECK, as well as my favorite season of the year – FALL!
For those of you new to the “Y.A.” it is a dynamic group that makes experiencing art & culture much more accessible through non-intimidating events such as intimate gallery talks, studio visits with artists, as well as private tours of museums, art fairs & auction houses. Our biggest events though are our “seasonal” parties which are open to members and non-members alike.
Our Fall Benefit will be a little different from our other seasonal parties. This time we have brought on a fantastic Benefit Committee to help take things to the next level! We will have live music by Your Vegas & Paul and the Patients, and a DJ set by DB Wonder. In addition to four-hour open bar, we’ll also have a Silent Art Auction featuring several young talented artists!
What: Fall Benefit
When: Thursday, October 1st, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd Street (@ 11th Ave & West Side Hwy)
Tickets: $25 in advance / $30@Door
**You may purchase tickets in advance @ http://www.chelseaartmuseum.org/YA/yafallparty09.html
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On November 1st, my friend Sara will be running the New York City Marathon with her friends at Spring Mountain Capital, LP to raise a total of $26,285. Running 26.2 miles may seem like pure torture, but on top of fulfilling this dream, she will be running for The Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York’s leading organizations helping those in poverty.
Statistics that Robin Hood is trying to improve:
* 55% of all babies born in the City – our neighbors – are born into poverty.
* 40% of NYC public school students don’t graduate on time.
* Tonight, 35,000 New Yorkers will sleep in shelters; 15,000 of them are children.
With your help, Sara hope to reach her personal goal of raising $5,000 for the Foundation, which gives 100% of every donation directly to programs helping those who are less fortunate. As you may know, Robin Hood targets poverty in NYC by finding, funding and partnering with 200 of the city’s most effective anti-poverty programs and schools. Robin Hood’s board of directors underwrites all fundraising and administrative costs- which means every penny of every donation goes directly to the best poverty-fighting programs in the city.
Any amount donated would be much appreciated. When we are all on board to support such a notable charity, every dollar counts and everyone benefits.
Please visit Sara’s site here to make a contribution:
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The Walking Men WorldWide installation is scheduled to make its first public debut in the heart of New York City’s downtown, on the site of the upcoming tallest residential building in NY. The Installation, put together with the support of the Alliance for Downtown New York, will surround the site of a prestigious international hotel located on Church street. This public installation aims to collect and display over one hundred life size figures to be assembled and composed side by side, and will remain on display through 2011, at the center of lower Manhattan where lower TriBeCa and the Financial District meet.
We welcome photographers from different cities to submit their images through this website, and help the community grow by inviting their own friends to join.
For more information on the installation go to: http://mayabarkai.com/walkingmenww/
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Non-profit organization, “Artists 4 Israel” is a community of creative individuals working together in ongoing collaborative projects expressing Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.
We have been asked by the Mayor of Sderot, a small town in Israel only ten city blocks away from the Gaza Strip to come give life to their town though mural painting and teach art to their children. We will be painting bomb shelters, bus stops, playgrounds and broken down buildings. Sderot is providing ten artists lodging and food for our stay there but we are still looking to raise money for the travel expenses and paint supplies for this mission.
Murality Sderot
Help us raise the rest of the funds for this trip. We are taking all kinds of donations. Any donation of $500 or more is a tax write off as we are a non-profit organization. For more information on the mission trip to Sderot and to donate go to: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artists4israel/american-graffiti-artists-go-to-sderot-to-battle-t
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POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of International Relations, the Assistant to the Director, International Relations provides a wide range of administrative and professional support to the International Relations Department with the objective freeing the Director as much as possible to focus on the core responsibilities of the Department. Provides support for diplomatic outreach and the execution of the complex annual international fellowship program. Assists and is actively involved with the planning and execution of large-scale special event planning.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Provides a wide range of administrative support to the International Relations Department including screening and directing correspondence, responding to correspondence on own initiative when appropriate, maintaining departmental files, answering telephone calls and either directing or responding appropriately, ordering and maintaining office supplies, scheduling meetings for Director, etc.
2. Serves as an initial point of contact to the department ensuring that all inquiries and contacts handled quickly, professionally and appropriately. Responds to as many inquiries as possible on own initiative.
3. Maintains financial records and processes for the Department including reviewing incoming vendor invoices and processing for payment in a timely manner and maintaining petty cash ensuring that appropriate and accurate records are kept
4. Works closely with the Director of International Relations and takes the lead in managing the mechanics of large, international mailings. Ensures that materials are packaged and addressed appropriately; works closely with mail department and responds to any questions that may arise relative to the mailings.
5. Assists in the planning of all Departmental events. Follows up on all outstanding issues ensuring that steps are completed on time and as designed.
6. Serves as the liaison between the International Relations Department and the 92Y Box Office to fulfill ticket needs and requests of diplomats and other significant International Relations patrons.
7. Serves as the administrator of the International Relations Department portion of the 92nd Street Y web site. Ensures that the web site content is fresh, interesting, and inviting. Collects, formats, uploads, and updates content relevant to the communications with and among Ford fellowship alumni and the cultivation and leveraging of our diplomatic contacts.
8. Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent in directly related experience required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum two (2) years prior experience working in a similar capacity; experience working in a non-profit environment would be a plus.
• International living and/or work experience strongly preferred; fluency in a language other than English would be a plus. Demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to international issues.
• High level experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Word and Excel) including experience with scanning, digital photography, and mail merging. Proficiency in online communications and new media and the ability to learn basic website fundamentals.
• Very high level oral and written communication skills including experience in composing correspondence directed to senior managers (both internal and external) as well as external dignitaries and patrons. Demonstrated experience handling inquiries with diplomacy and tact. Attentiveness to details and protocol.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects and stay on deadline.
REQUIRED WORKING CONDITIONS
• The role requires flexibility to work overtime (including evenings and weekends) at peak times and during special events.
How to Apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter to DDrimmer@92Y.org
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It’s hard to believe that eight years ago, on this very day, I was sitting in my high school history class and we were discussing the importance of being proud to be an American, and then our principal walked in and said two planes just hit the towers and everyone’s jaws just dropped. Nobody could put words together, everyone was just in shock. We all met in the auditorium and weren’t allowed to leave the building unless we had someone pick us up or we were given permission from our parents to leave. I walked home with my friend and our friends mother because there were no buses, cabs or trains running. The cloud of smoke coming from downtown didn’t go away for days, and even more so the smell. My school was closed for a few days, and I took off a few other days. I volunteered for several days, and was trying to do anything I could to help. I was fortunate to not have known anyone in the towers, but that day changed the world. We lost too many people, but Americans especially gained more love for the country than I had ever seen before. That day has been drilled into my head forever. I can’t believe it has been 8 years. New York will never be the same from that day. This is a photo I took last weekend from New Jersey, the skyline is simply not the same.
Always remember those we lost on 9/11.
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Looking for a 3rd roommate for a great apartment in mid-town east, Manhattan. We are two young male working professionals in the city who are into nightlife, sports and just hanging out with friends. One of us has a great boxer named Hailey who’s calm, well behaved and fun to be around. The Apartment is a spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath with a great size living room and kitchen. The room available is 11×12 feet with a window and closet. Apartment is in a beautiful 24hr doorman building near restaurants, bars and the subway. We are interested in resigning our lease with individual for 1 year and are offering a move-in date of either October 1st or November 1st. $1300!! Looking for an individual also in their mid-twenties who is clean and organized, fun to be around, dedicated to their own profession and an overall easy going person. You need to make more than 50k a year with good credit or have a guarantor. Please email Chad at chadgottlieb@yahoo.com if you are interested, with some information about you!
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Master Bedroom/Bath in 3 bedroom apartment at Archstone with penthouse views – $1480
http://www.archstoneapartments.com/Apartments/New_Jersey/Hoboken/Archstone_Hoboken/default.htm
Master bedroom/bath available October 1st or October 15th in 3 bedroom “penthouse” apartment at The Archstone. Lease is until March 1, 2010 with option to re-new. You will be living with 2 guys, 25 and 26 y/o who work in the city in advertising and architecture.
About the apartment and room:
NO SECURITY DEPOSIT with approved credit only an $85 credit check fee
16’10” x 11’8” are the dimensions of the master bedroom – it is absolutely huge
Bedroom has 3 gigantic closets and own bathroom with tub
Panoramic views of lower Manhattan and Hoboken (see picture)
Top floor of building
Kitchen has dishwasher, lots of storage space, and sitting bar
Large living room (18’3” x 25’7”) with connected dining space
Projection TV for great viewing
Cable/Internet – $50 a month
Heat/AC – $50 a month
About the Building:
3 blocks from the Path located between Newark Street and Observer Highway on Park Ave.
Parking garage attached to building (can park for $225 a month)
Free fitness center
24 hour doorman and concierge
Expansive sundeck with city views
ATM on-site
Laundry facility on 2nd floor
Ability to pay on-line
The guys I have lived with for the past 6 months are very respectable and clean, all of the furniture is theirs so you will only need to bring your bedroom stuff. They lay low on the weekdays but are always out on the weekends, in Hoboken and in the city. If they have people over, they will always run it by you first. Looking for a female or male, non smoker who will be clean and respectable as well. My roommate is taking my room so his room is up for grabs. If you would like the smaller room and shared bathroom, that is $1280 a month.
Please contact Stefanie if you are interested stef@enfatico.com
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