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My NYC Bucket List

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

I've been working on my list of things I want to be sure and do before I leave New York at the end of January. Since I've lived here for so long, there aren't a lot of things I want to do that I haven't done. But there are a few that I'm itching to…

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Marching with the Quakers in the Gay Pride Parade This Sunday!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

This Sunday, June 27, is the LGBT Pride Parade, happening in cities around the world.  I will be proudly marching with the Quaker contingent in New York City. Other Quakers tell me that our association with the Parade goes back to its roots, the Stonewall Riots that took place on June 28, 1969 in Greenwich…

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Memorial Weekend Swing: Dawn Hampton’s Birthday, Dedication of Frankie’s Gravestone, Vintage Beach Party!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

This looks to be an incredible Memorial Day weekend for swing dancing in New York City!  I've been away so I'm itching to get my lindy hop on.  Among the highlights are: Saturday May 30 — Dawn Hampton's Birthday Bash: The fabulous dancer and entertainer Ms. Dawn Hampton is celebrating her birthday with a dance…

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“Abraham’s Children” Chronicles Lives of Muslim Youth in NYC (video)

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

My friend Nina sends out word that the premiere of her new documentary "Abraham's Children" last week was a big success.  "Abraham's Children" tells some of the stories of the thousands of young people in New York City, where every 10th child is Muslim. I'm sad I missed the premiere, but hoping that I can…

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Global Kids Challenges NYC Teens to “Level Up” their Serious Gaming Skills this Summer

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

This July, Global Kids is holding our first serious gaming camp that we are calling "Level Up"! Designed for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, this week-long summer intensive will train you in basic game design, global literacy, and how to combine the two into a serious game design addressing a critical social issue. It…

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The 2010 Five Boro Bike Tour: An incredible ride through a fantastic city

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

Today was the 33rd annual Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest group biking event in the country at 32,000 riders. Crossing into all five boroughs of the city of New York, it's a wonderful celebration of New York and biking that brings together a wide assortment of bike enthusiasts, from little kids to grey-haired cyclists….

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Virtually DJing a Swing Dance from NYC to Holland over Skype

Posted on October 3, 2009 by

One of the members of my swing website Yehoodi, ShortYgeorge sent me a story that perfectly combines lindy hop and geekiness.  Apparently today is the one year anniversary of a dance in Amsterdam that ShortYgeorge started called "Swing Out of Pocket."  Sadly, George was not able to be there, since he currently resides in New…

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My personal city biking rules

Posted on April 8, 2009 by

I don't know if every biker does this, but I have my own set of personal rules for how I choose to bike in the city.  Since New York City bikers tend to play light and loose with traffic regulations, it can be tempting to think that we have no regard for the laws or…

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A History of the Jazz Split

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