French Art Festival 2010
(French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF); 55 E. 59th St.)
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is one of New York’s cultural center for the French. This year’s FIAF Festival will be showcasing some new perspectives on artists’ roles in the ever changing world of social change. The festival will feature artists who create amazing works of art that reflect politics, current affairs and issues that directly relate to our lives. For more information visit http://www.crossingtheline.org and make your reservations.
Celebrate México Now
Celebrate México Now is an amazing festival in New York City that showcases modern works in Mexican culture and art. The festival is a celebration of a new wave of artists who have created innovative works that redefine the contemporary Mexican identity. The festival will host a number of events in dance, literary readings, film presentations, cuisine and art. See the list below for a comprehensive event schedule.
New York Authentic Mexican Restaurant Week
(September 16- 29, 2010)
Mexico City Noir
(Thursday, September 16, 2010; 7p.m.)
Winners of the 2009 Morelia International Film Festival
(Friday , September 17 , 2010; 7p.m.)
Moona Luna
(Saturday, September 18, 2010)
Opening Reception for ‘Monica Martinez: Wurmhaus’
(Saturday, September 18, 2010; 2p.m.)
Natalia Lafourcade- Musical Performance
(Saturday , September 18, 2010; 7:30p.m.)
Entomo-Cuisine: An Insect Pairing Dinner
(Saturday , September 18, 2010; 8p.m.)
‘The New Songs of the Ceiba’ Book Presentation
(Wednesday, September 22, 2010; 7p.m.)
Zarela’s Mexican Corn Kitchen- Lecture and Cooking Demonstration
(Thursday , September 23, 2010; 6p.m.)
Juan Pablo Villa + Arturo López: ‘La Gruta de Baba’- Concert
(Thursday, September 23, 2010; 8:30p.m.)
Ely Guerra- Alternative Rock Concert
(Friday, September 24, 2010; 7p.m.)
‘Hasta el Ultimo Trago…Corazon’ (Till the Last Drop…My Love)- Documentary
(Saturday, September 25, 2010; 2p.m.)
Carlos Monsiváis in New York- Reading
(Wednesday, September 29, 2010; 7p.m.)
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
(Thursday, September 30, 2010; 7:30p.m.)
** Thanks to www.manhattan.about.com for dates and times
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week has been a long standing tradition that is one of the largest events in the Big City. This year’s spectacular is scheduled from September 9th- September 16th, 2010 and will feature all the big names in fashion from Halston to Charlotte Ronson and everything in between. Designers will be featuring their Spring 2011 collections in a new location away from the traditional tent grounds in Bryant Park to Damrosch Park in The Lincoln Center. Join some of the high powered celebs and party goers as they peruse amazing best works that fashion can offer. For more information, visit www.newyork.mbfashionweek.com.
