Films on the Green: "Wild Reeds" Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Films on the Green at Columbia is organized in partnership with The Maison Française of Columbia University

Films on the Green: "Wild Reeds"

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Wild Reeds (Les Roseaux Sauvages)

By André Téchiné, 1994, Drama, UR, 1h50, Rialto Pictures
Starring Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau, Frédéric Gorny

In 1962, four friends encounter their own sexual awakening through pop music and movies, at the end of the Algerian War. François maintains his affinity for Maïté while becoming attracted to his working-class roommate Serge. Serge is competing for Maïté along with the radically-politicized Henri. Political passions mingle with passionate love…

In French with English subtitles

Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival produced annually in New York City parks by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and NYC Parks. Initiated in 2008, Films on the Green has become a not-to-be-missed free event amid the vibrant New York City summer cultural offerings. Over the years, the festival has brought classic and contemporary French cinema to New Yorkers, each season’s films spanning different themes from environment or musicals to literary adaptations. This year’s festival celebrates love “à la française”.

Films on the Green at Columbia is organized in partnership with The Maison Française of Columbia University

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Low Memorial Library, Columbia University

116th Street & Broadway

Manhattan

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Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

Cultural Services of the French Embassy and NYC Parks & Recreation

Redesign Javits Playground Using Science and Math on Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Redesign Javits Playground Using Science and Math

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Sunday, September 15, 2013

After the weather cancellation in the spring, it's time to redesign Javits playground. Join Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone of Storefront Science and use math, science and engineering to measure, plot and design your own improvements to our local playground.

Appropriate for ages 7-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 15 children. Please email to register with "Register" in the subject line and in the body of the email the parent/guardian name, child's name and age as well as the best email to reach you.

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Jacob Javits Playground in Fort Tryon Park

Manhattan

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Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

Northern Manhattan Parks, Fort Tryon Park Trust

Contact Email

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/redesigning-javits-playground-using-science-and-math

Garden Walking Tour in Fort Tryon Park, Sunday, September 1, 2013 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Garden Walking Tour in Fort Tryon Park

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Sunday, September 1, 2013

Take a tour of the "Park for All Seasons." Take a walking tour of the Heather and Alpine Gardens of Fort Tryon Park. Discover which plants are in bloom in each of the seasons, even in the dead of winter. Learn about the gardens' history, future, and secrets from a member of Fort Tryon's expert horticulture staff.

These tours are wheelchair accessible but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park's many steep paths.

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Heather Garden

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/garden-walking-tour-in-fort-tryon-park

Stay well, WHEELS! Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park, Saturdays 8:30 AM-9:30 AM

Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

Saturday, August 31, 2013

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Saturdays, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Rain and weather / air advisory cancels. Fitness programs are cancelled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees.

For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. After years of being a gym rat, I've seen the light, so to speak. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their work outs, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build.

Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can’t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/morning-fitness-at-fort-tryon-park