Downtown Express Listings

Heroes 

This exhibit looks at the many people from diverse backgrounds that joined together to win America’s independence. Paintings on exhibit include Henry Hintermeister’s “The Drill Master,” John Ward Dunsmore’s “The Message from Lexington,” and Dennis Mallone Carter’s Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth.” Ongoing. Adeline Moses Loeb Gallery

If These Walls Could Talk As Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, 54 Pearl Street has witnessed nearly 300 years of the city’s history. Ongoing. $4, $3 seniors and children under 18, and free to children under six. Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St. 212-425-1776, frauncestavernmuseum.com.

Tibor Freund:

Motion in Paintings Kinetic paintings based on a rudimentary 19th-century invention called the “three-sided picture,” the form enabled the artist to contain as many as six discrete pictorial views within the boundaries of a single painting. Through Nov.21, 6-8 p.m. Hungarian Cultural Center, 447 Bway, 212-750-4450, culturehungary.org

LEON GOLUB:

Did It! The paintings, from the late 80’s and early 90’s, include night scenes of urban violence and portraits that relate to racial imbalance. This body of work, which falls between Golub’s politically-charged paintings of mercenaries and riots from the early 80’s and his late paintings from 1996 to 2004, centering on themes of aging and death, has not been seen recently in New York. Through Nov. 15, Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday by appointment, Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, 31 Mercer St., 212-226-3232, feldmangallery.com.

Mongolian Horses and Siberian

Tigers Painter Valentina DuBasky’s recent travels on the Steppes of China and to Thailand inspired these works. DuBasky has been painting for over three decades and this show marks a new transition for her work. Through Nov. 29, Cheryl Pelavin Fine Arts LLC,·13 Jay St., 212-925-9424, cherylpelavin.com

Ocean Liner

Cutaways Since the inception of ocean travel, advertising has been the key to entice passengers young and old to sign on for a voyage. An excellent collection of cutaways, from the famous Great Easter of the 1850s through the modern cruise ships of today. Through Dec., South Street Seaport Museum

Monarchs of the Sea 

In celebration of the ocean liner era, this permanent exhibition features plans, models and memorabilia evoking the majesty and magic of a time when ocean liners were considered the last word in luxury travel. $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students, $5 children 5–12, under fives are free. South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton St (bet Front & South Sts). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.

Woman of Letters:

Irène Némirovsky and Suite Française Exhibit examines the life, work, and legacy of this enthralling, often controversial, literary figure. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and continue every 30 minutes until 6:30 p.m. through March. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students, children under 12 free. Museum of Jewish Heritage 39 Battery Place 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org

Vertical Cities:

Hong Kong | New York  Examines the evolving identities of these world’s two great skyscraper cities. Both island cities with perfect harbors, evolved from colonial ports into dominant centers of international finance and commerce. As they grew, each embraced the skyscraper as the principal instrument of modern urbanism. Through Feb. $5 general, $2.50 seniors/students. Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Pl (bet Little West St & 1st Pl). 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org

A Salute to 9/11:

Hands Across the Water An exhibition of works by renowned British police photographer Neil Kitson showcasing the 9/11 New York City ceremonies honoring the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy. Through Jan.3 $7, Seniors, students and children ages 6-18 $5.00, Children under 6: Free, NYPD members: n/c, NYC Police Museum, 100 Old Slip (bet. South & Water Sts). 212-480-3100, nycpolicemuseum.org.

Re:Construction 

Bridges the efforts of public partners and the creative community to improve the quality of life in Lower Manhattan through the creation of places of attraction. The three-pilot projects are “Best Pedestrian Route” (John St, east of Bway); “Fulton Fence” (Fulton St east of Bway); and “Concrete Jungle” (Bway, bet. John & Ann Sts). reconstructionnyc.org.

Keith Haring:

Houston Street and Bowery Mural The Keith Haring Foundation, Goldman Properties and Deitch Projects announce the Recreation of the famed Keith Haring’s celebrated Houston Street and Bowery mural—an instant downtown landmark after Keith painted it in the summer of 1982. DEITCH PROJECTS, in collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation. Through Dec. 31 Houston St. & Bowery. 212-343-7300, deitch.com

MUSIC

History Singer/songwriter

Angela Ai tells “History.” Nov. 14 and15 at 8 p.m. $25 general admission and $15 students/seniors. BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (TPAC) at Borough of Manhattan Community College , 199 Chambers St. 212-220-1460, tribecapac.org.

Musica Sacra:

Two Contemporary Classics Musica Sacra, the longest continuously performing professional chorus in New York City, will perform two contemporary classics, Morton Feldman’s nearly-mystical choral piece Rothko Chapel and Arvo Pärt’s genuinely mystical interpretation of the Stabat Mater. Nov. 18, 7 p.m, free. World Financial Center Winter Garden, 220 Vesey St, 212-945-0505 worldfinancialcenter.com.

CHRISTINA COURTIN and RYAN SCOTT 

Christina Courtin is a singer and violinist. The release of her debut record of self-composed songs on Nonesuch Records is due for January 2009. Ryan Scott is a folk/soul singer who most recently released the album On Smoke & Licorice. Nov 21 at 8 pm, $10, 92Ytribeca

GLOBESONIC SOUND SYSTEM Drawing from a world of influence in their global-centric DJ sets, the trio of Fabian Alsultany, Derek Beres and Bill Bragin redefine the lines between organic and digital, secular and sacred. By spanning a century of recorded music from around the world in their unique, well-informed and thoroughly accessible sets, GlobeSonic is at once dance party and modern ritual fostering in the new musical mythology of the 21st century. Nov 29 at 9:30 pm, $10, 92Ytribeca, 200 Hudson St, 212-399-2149,

92Ytribeca.org

Trinity Parish Choir

Open House All are encouraged to come meet the choir, learn about the program and stay for a short rehearsal. Refreshments will be served. Nov. 20, 6-7 p.m., Free, Trinity Church, 89 Broadway. 212-602-0706, trinitywallstreet.org

THEATER 

Dance Dance Revolution 

Performance group Les Freres transforms the Ohio Theater into a fully immersive, bombed-out discothèque as it fuses unmerciful Japanese rave music with deeply regrettable sophomoric comedy in this futuristic dance spectacular. Riffing on fizzy dance musicals like Flashdance and death sport movies such as Rollerball, Dance Dance Revolution is set in an Orwellian society where dance is illegal. Dec. 3- Dec. 20, $18. Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St., 212-868-4444, smarttix.com or lesfreres.org.

DAWN 

The U.S. premiere of DAWN, by Thomas Bradshaw, is directed by Flea Artistic Director Jim Simpson. The play revolves around Hampton, an abusive alcoholic who has completely alienated his wife and children. Can he stop drinking and make up for the past, even amidst some very dark revelations of incest and pedophilia? DAWN is one father’s story of redemption and reconciliation — with a twist. Through Dec. 6, performance times vary. The Flea

THE FOOTAGE This new play exposes the dark underbelly of the YouTube generation and the insidious encroachment of online behavior in our everyday lives. The story roves between three groups of twenty-something friends whose lives intersect in the world of MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games). The friends must race against the clock to decipher the on-line clues of a young woman’s surreal abduction before the cameras stop rolling. THE FOOTAGE includes sexual content; not appropriate for children. Through Nov. 30. Performance times vary, 212-226-0051, theflea.org.

Oh, Those Beautiful Weimar Girls 

Depicts the life and art of Anita Berber, known today as “Weimar Berlin’s Priestess of Depravity” Production by New Stage Theatre Company is conceived and directed by Ildiko Nemeth and written by Mark Altman. Nov.19-Dec.21. Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m., except for closing Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. No performances Thanksgiving week, $25/$20,general admission/students and seniors,The New Stage Theatre Company, 107 Suffolk Street, 212-868-4444, smarttix.com or newstagetheatre.org.

THE ONLY TRIBE 

Conceived by Roland Gebhardt, this unique theatrical experience animates 80 geometric masks in an abstract interpretation of a short story by Rebecca Bannor-Addae with choreography by Peter Kyle, video design by Reid Farrington, and music by Stephen Barber. 3LD Art & Technology Center, 80 Greenwich St,3LDNYC.org. 212-505-1700 ext. 11 for reservations.

This is Burlesque 

A racy new weekly revue featuring Murray Hill, neo-burlesque star Angie Pontani, The World Famous Pontani Sisters, and others. Thurs-Sat at 8pm. $25. CORIO, 337 West Broadway (at Grand St). smarttix.com, thisisburlesque.com.

The Very Sad Story of Ethel & Julius,

Lovers and Spyes, and about Their Untymelie End while Sitting in a Small Room at the Correctional Facility in Ossining New York  In this Object Theatre-style production, CAMT will explore the myths surrounding the Rosenbergs’ purported betrayal of the atomic bomb secret to the Soviet Union. The play will show the whole first half of the 20th century, from the immigration of Ethel’s and Julius’ parents at the beginning of the century to the Great Depression and WWII, two monumental historic events that were both formative for the Rosenbergs. Nov. 28-Dec.14, Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, 212-254-1109, theaterforthenewcity.net.

READINGS AND TALKS 

The Holocaust

By Bullets Join Father Patrick Desbois for a discussion of his new book The Holocaust By Bullets (Palgrave Macmillan, 2008), which is the true account of his work to uncover the truth behind the deaths of 1.5 million Ukrainian Jews during World War II. Museum Director Dr.

David G. Marwell will interview Father Desbois.

Nov. 23, 7 p.m., $10 adults, $7students/seniors, $5 members. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Shooting of Jews in Ukraine: Holocaust by Bullets, opening Nov. 24. The exhibition presents the evidence, both physical and testimonial, gathered by Father Desbois and his team.

The Journal of Hélène Berr The U.S. launch of French best-seller The Journal of Hélène Berr will be held with translator David Bellos in conversation with Mariette Job, niece of the book’s subject, Nov. 19. at 7 p.m. Museum of Jewish Heritage

Irène Némirovsky and the Jewish Question 

Ruth Franklin, editor, The New Republic, Susan Suleiman, professor of Comparative Literature, Harvard University, and Maurice Samuels, professor of French, Yale University, will discuss Irène Némirovsky and the Jewish Question. Nextbook senior editor Gabriel Sanders will moderate this provocative panel.

The Lost Spy:

An American in Stalin’s Secret Service Reveals Truth of Cold War Espionage Join author Andrew Meier as he discusses his new book The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin’s Secret Service (W.W. Norton & Co, 2008) with author Nicholas Dawidoff Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

Jews Living in Arab Lands 

The annual Rosenblatt Forum will explore this often tumultuous history in the symposium. Panelists Dr. Robert Satloff of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, CBS Middle East Analyst and best-selling author Reza Aslan, author and scholar André Aciman, and journalist and author Lucette Lagnado will examine the Jewish exodus from Arab lands, Jews under Islamic rule, and whether or not two disparate groups who share homelands can overcome a turbulent past to achieve peaceful coexistence. Nov.16, 2-5 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, $5 members. Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 39 Battery Place. 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org.

CORRESPONDENCES 

A Reading & Conversation with Nathaniel Tarn and Eliot Weinberger. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, poet and anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn will join critic and translator Eliot Weinberger for a discussion of Tarn’s life and writings, including the way in which anthropology has impacted his poetics.Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Free. Co-sponsored by Housing Works Bookstore Café and New Directions, Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St.

Scholar In Residence

Lecture Series  Dr. Aaron Demsky of Bar Ilan University biblical historian and world expert on Jewish names presents, “Honor Your Mother -Jewish Women’s Names and their Message” after a shabbat dinner Nov. 21 Dinner at 6 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. Lecture, discussion, and Q and A on how names reflect Jewish history and beliefs. Email info@synagogue forthearts.org with names you’d like Dr. Demsky to comment on. RSVP by Nov. 18. $36 adults, $12 children

Birkat Hamazon – Grace after Meals An educational medium for the Jewish Family. Jewish values of blessings (berakhah), tikkun olam, and Torah, communicated around the family table, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Jonah the Anti-Hero of Biblical prophesy 

Exploring the universal message of Biblical prophesy which continues to shape our spiritual life. The book is so central to Judaism that it is read on the holiest day of the year -Yom Kippur. Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Synagogue for the Arts, 49 White St., synagogueforthearts.org. 212- 966-7141.

TOURS 

Public Art Walking Tours 

LMCC offers a series of three self-guided audio tours exploring public art downtown. Titled “Art and Security,” “Art and the Body,” and “Monuments and Memory,” the 45-minute tours are narrated by Perry Garvin and William Smith. Download the free tours to your iPod or other MP3 player and start walking. lmcc.net.

Tribute WTC 9/11 

Walking tours of Ground Zero. Daily. VISITORS CENTER, 120 Liberty St. For hours and info, visit tributewtc.org.

Wall Street Walking Tour 

Free 90-minute guided walking tour weaving together the history, events, architecture and people of downtown. Thurs. and Sat. at noon. Meet at the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian. One Bowling Green, Alliance for Downtown NY, 212-606-4064, downtownny.com

Museum at Eldridge Street 

Guided tours led by historian-trained docents tell the story of the 1887 landmark synagogue, and illuminate the experience of the East European Jewish immigrants who settled on the LES in the late 19th century. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children Museum Of Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St. 212-219-0888, eldridgestreet.org.

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