| “From
Another Shore”: Recent Icelandic Art - Thursday, May 01, 2008
- Gramercy
Drawn from the collection of the National Gallery of Iceland, the
exhibition ranges from sculpture and installation to painting, photography,
and video. It includes approximately 40 works by 20 internationally
acclaimed artists. Due to particular geographical conditions, Icelandic
artists are to a large extent influenced by the overwhelming nature
of the country, which is Europe’s largest unspoiled territory.
They are also marked by the particular isolation of the island, halfway
between Europe and North-America, which despite its area as Europe’s
second largest island has a population of a mere 300,000 spread along
the rugged coast, turning its back on the uninhabited, volcanic, and
glacial highland. Join our group as we check out this culturally amazing
exhibit which is also FREE!
Tainted Love: 80’s Dance Party @ BB King’s - Friday, May
02, 2008 - Time Square
Over the last few years, Tainted Love has become a cover band to be
reckoned with. With their highly stylized, nonstop 80’s show,
Tainted Love offer a refreshing change from the usual cover bands
and will bring all of the energy and excitement of their live show
to us at B.B King’s. Tainted Love has performed all over the
United States from Florida to Hawaii. Join us as we meet at B.B. King’s
and dance the night away to this awesome spandex lovin’ crew!
The cost of the ticket is $13 and the event is standing (and dancing)
room only!
W-Wow
Radio: Radio Mystery Hour - Saturday, May 03, 2008 -
Want to go back to the days before TiVo, DVDs, and MP-3 players? Well
tonights the night for you! The folks at W-WOW Radio invite you to
join them in a secret room behind the bookcases for a 1940s old time
radio re-creation. The show is performed live while the organist plays
a mysterious tune, a narrator inspires chills, and the actors play
out the story. The sound effects enhance the spooky experience, so
join us for this exciting adventure! Tonight’s feature –
Green Hornet and a “surprised” episode.
Frisbee
& Picnic in Sheep’s Meadow - Sunday, May 04, 2008 - Sheep’s
Meadow
We’ll gather together uptown for a bit of friendly competition
as we get into a great game of frisbee. Please feel free to bring
some food and of course, plenty of beverages to the game since it
is also a picnic! Bring anything you’ll need for a day of fun
in the New York City Sun!
Cinco
de Mayo Fiesta @ Maracas Mexican Café - Monday, May 05, 2008
- Greenwich Village
Hola amigos! Join our gang over at our favorite Mexican Cantina, Maracas,
in Greenwich Village for an evening of food, fun, friends and frivolity
when we come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We’ve reserved
a table and have arranged a prix fixe meal for the group with all
the traditional Mexican eats! Tacos, burritos, nachos…they have
it all! Bring your Sombrero and maracas, and get ready for a fiesta
like no other! It’s sure to be muy bien!
After
Work Volleyball Session - FREE! - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - Lower
Manhattan
In addition to its beautiful plantings, ample seating, and views of
the river and cove, Esplanade Plaza hosts FREE after-work volleyball
games at their permanent volleyball court. The group will meet downtown,
play until the sun goes down and after we work up a sweat we will
grab a refreshing beverage and toast to a great workout!
Indonesian
Feast @ Bali Nusa Restaurant - Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Hell’s
Kitchen
On a grubby Hell’s Kitchen row, “Pretty island of Bali”
is a refreshing image. Dishes are tasty and generous: Roti canai is
thicker and less greasy than its Malaysian counterpart, and the bihun
goreng, a plate of stir-fried rice noodles, is packed with egg and
chicken. Presentations have tropical touches, such as a banana-leaf
boat that supports an order of kare udang, a buttery, succulent shrimp
curry. Try something totally new and join the members of Social Circles
for a cultural Indonesian feast at Bali Nusah Indonesian Restaurant.
Bali is an amazing place not only for beauty and tradition, but for
fantastic and exotic cuisine. We have a large reservation for a traditional
Rijsttafel Dinner for $27 per person plus tax and gratuity. The Rijsttafel
Dinner will give everyone in attendance a chance to try an abundance
of different authentic Indonesian eats! Enjoy a truly new and tasty
experience with the gang from Social Circles at Bali Nusah! See you
at the table!
To Catch
A Thief: Hitchcock Movie @ Neue Galerie - Friday, May 09, 2008 -
Join the film noir junkies of Social Circles at the Neue Gallerie
for a casual viewing of the Hitchcock classic, "To Catch a Thief".
Films are presented free of charge at 6:30 p.m. in Café Fledermaus.
This series of films display sdazzling jewels, both as objects of
beauty and targets for thievery. After the movie, the group will grab
a bite to eat and chat about what a genius Alfred Hitchcock truly
was!
Saturday
Afternoon @ The Central Park Zoo - Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Central
Park
Join Social Circles as we take a leisurely stroll around the Central
Park Zoo and enjoy a day with the animals. One of the highlights of
this city favorite is the sea lion pool in the center courtyard. During
feeding time the quartet of seals perform tricks for their meal. (Sea
lion feeding are at 2:00 p.m. & the Penguin feedings are at 2:30
p.m. The fee for entrance is $8.00. Be sure to bring extra money with
you for souveniers – you know you need that stuffed Polar Bear
to take home with you!
Cajun
Blues Brunch @ The Delta Grill - Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Brooklyn
Ever wish you could escape to Bourbon Street for a few hours? Delta
Grill can take you there. Well meet for a real taste of Louisiana,
with delicious brunch choices such as the Bayou omelet with your choice
of fillings (tasso, andouille, ham, bacon, crawfish tails, spinach,
scallions, mushrooms or cheese); chicken and andouille hot gumbo,
and chicken tchoupitoules, which is half of a boneless chicken rolled
and baked, served with smothered potatoes and bearnaise. Hopefully
your mouths are already watering and youre ready to register for this
awesome event. But wait, theres more. In addition to amazing food
and the cool southern vibe of the place, well be listening to live
blues music by the Harry Ettling Duo. The Delta Grill: its where Hells
Kitchen meets the French Quarter.
Tai Chi
101: Beginner Workshop - Monday, May 12, 2008 - $25.00 -
If you live in New York, at some point you have seen a group of people
practicing Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient exercise which embodies Chinas
most profound concepts and principles of health and movement. And
now, is your chance to try it out with Social Circles! Based on softness
and awareness (rather than force and resistance) Tai Chi has been
recognized for thousands of years as both a method of self-cultivation
and an unexcelled form of self defense. Practiced at a slow and even
speed, Tai Chi promotes relaxation, straight posture, and balance.
Join Social Circles for this introductory lesson that will help you
discover an ancient Chinese secret!
30-Something
Thai Tuesday @ Bangkok House - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Hells Kitchen
This might just be the greatest deal for the best cuisine in New York
City. For the low, low price of $17.95, the 30-somethings of Social
Circles will dine in style, on a Thai prix fixe banquet fit for the
King of Siam! Executive Chef Nee brings us authentic recipes from
the golden kingdom with choices of chicken coconut soup, Thai salad
with peanut dressing, (just to name a few of the starters), with spring
rolls or steamed dumplings as an appetizer. After that, we’ll
start on the actual meal consisting of selections of chicken, beef,
pork, or veggies in a basil, garlic, chili, peanut, red curry, or
ginger sauce or you can opt for the delicious Pad Thai. If there’s
room, we’ll finish up with fried bananas or ice cream and tea
to sooth our swollen yet full bellies! Yum, Yum give our gang some!
We hope to see you all at the table for Thai Tuesday with the 30-somethings
of Social Circles!
Wandering
Minstrels: Gilbert & Sullivan Players - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
- Hell’s Kitchen
Join members of Social Circles as we head over to the Joseph Patelson
Music House for a celebratory evening of Gilbert and Sullivan solos,
duets and ensembles from H.M.S. Pinafore, The Gondoliers, Pirates
of Penzance, The Mikado, and more.
The will be complimentary wine, refreshments, and desserts served
at this fantastically FREE event! Do not miss out on agreat evening
of Gilbert and Sullivan with your friends at Social Circles!
40-Something
6-Course Supper @ Knife + Fork - Thursday, May 15, 2008 - East Village
Knife + Fork is an apt name for a meal whose cutlery is replaced for
each of six courses. A three pronged fork arrives for a seared cod
in delectable black bean sauce; a four pronged fork suits scallops
and pork belly. Knife + Fork opened in 2006, and is the first solo
venture of chef Damien Brassel, whose previous appointments at Michelin-rated
Peacock Alley in Dublin and alongside Bobby Flay at Bolo won him critical
aclaim. With neighborhood comfort, and high class appeal, the Brassels
(Damien, and his wife Kristi who runs the front of the house) offer
a decidedly tasty menu and refined attention to detail visible in
everything from the plating of entrees to the choice of beautiful
stemware. We will be partaking in the nightly 6-course chefs tasting
menu for $45 (not including wine). Arguably one of the best prix fixe
bargains in the city, Chef Brassel offers a personal selection of
six items off the starters and entrees menus, mixing and matching
the freshest ingredients to orchestrate a truly decadent feast. We
are so excited for this dinner and we hope you are too! Bon Appetit!
Turntables
on the Hudson: Outdoor Dance Party - Friday, May 16, 2008 - Long Island
City
If you like dancing in the open air and are NOT afraid to get down,
join your friends at Social Circles as we head to Water Taxi Beach
and chill at Turntables on the Hudson! Thats right! Turntables on
the Hudson is BACK at the Water Taxi Beach EVERY FRIDAY beginning
May 16th. SC will be there on opening night which is going to be super
special with DJs Nickodemus & Mariano + Nappy G & Christian
Rogers on percussion. Special guest DJ QUANTIC (Tru Thoughts Records)!!
Rain or moonshine- the party will be on from 8PM - 2AM. The cost is
$10 to enter to be paid in CASH at the door.
Sunset
Horseback Trail Ride & BBQ Dinner - Saturday, May 17, 2008 - $72.00
- Lakeview, Long Island
Calling all cowgirls and cowboys! Get your lasso ready and saddle
up because it’s time to hit the trails in Long Island’s
lovely Hempstead Lake State Park!! Ok, so it’s not exactly the
wild, wild West, but this event is a great escape from the hustle
and bustle of regular New York City life. We’ll have Lakewood
Stables all to ourselves for a private one-hour guided sunset trail
ride along the bridle path in Hempstead Lake State Park. This event
is open to beginners as well as those who have more experience with
horses. There will be a brief orientation to the basics, and then
the guided trail ride will begin. Upon our arrival back at the stable,
a finger lickin’ BBQ dinner will be waiting for us with all
the fixins’! Your train ticket to Lakeview is not incuded in
the $72 cost so please note that youll need to purchase a roundtrip
ticket to Lakeview for the cost of $12. Hi-ho Silver away… or
something like that!
Guided
Upstate Hike in Cold Spring - Sunday, May 18, 2008 - $57.00 - Cold
Spring, New York
Grab your boots and experience the beautiful scenery and fresh air
of Cold Spring, NY. We’ll be guided on a two hour-long intermediate
hike, which will prove to be a challenging yet invigorating workout.
After the hike, spend some time in the town and take in the great
antique shops, cafes, and bookstores. We’ll meet in Manhattan.
The $57 cost includes hike and roundtrip train fare. This is one of
our favorite warm weather events so do not miss out on a little sporty
fun in the sun!
Central
Park You Never Knew: Sunset Tour - Monday, May 19, 2008 - $21.00 -
What better way to take advantage of the longer daylight and to beat
the heat than to tour New York’s emerald gem during the cooler
hours after work. Join us as we learn about the history of the park
and compare today’s design with the one originally intended
by its architects in the Victorian era -- Calvert Vaux and Frederick
Law Olmsted. Stops include Strawberry Fields, The Angel of the Waters
Fountain, The Ramble, The Lake, Cherry Hill, Literary Walk, Bow Bridge
and Wagner Cove.
Self Massage
For Those Who Work Too Hard! - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - $25.00 –
Chelsea
The hard working members of Social Circles will come together with
the guru of calm herself, Miss Maryanne Savino, Licensed Massage Therapist,
and learn self massage techniques to ease tension and pain and to
help relieve stress. If you sit at your computer for hours on end,
this is a great class for you. Dont miss this great opportunity to
feel freedom in mind, body and spirit.
20-Something After Work Rooftop Social @ Bar 13 - Thursday,
May 22, 2008 - Union Square
Calling all Social Circles 20-Something members! We are meeting up
on the rooftop at one of our old favorites hang outs in Union Square
called Bar 13, for an evening atop of NYC. We will sit back, relax,
order a few cockatils, and chat away the evening until we get hungry.
Afterwards, if the group is game, we will venture out to a local neighborhood
restaurant and end the evening with a sumptuous supper and continue
great conversation!
Evening
@ The International Center of Photography - Friday, May 23, 2008 -
Join Social Circles for a book signing reception at the ICP Museum
Store. We will meet and view the works of photographer Justin Guariglia,
whose work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler and Smithsonian
magazines. Justin frequently trains his lens on the old town and waterfront
which have retained their cultural character amid mega-booming development.
Shanghais open-air lifestyle, bustling markets, and curious fashion
sense are all seen here, granting us a multifaceted and intimate portrait
of day-to-day life in one of the great cities of the world. And with
the forthcoming Olympic Games drawing ever more attention to China,
there has never been a better time to discover the astonishing city
that is Shanghai through his works. This FREE evening will feature
a DJ and complimentary wine. Admission to the Museum from 5:00 to
8:00 pm is by donations.
New Jersey/Hudson
River Saunter: Day Walk! - Saturday, May 24, 2008 -
If you have been searching for a journey with spectacular views of
the Big Apple, but from a different perspective, make it a must to
join us on this amazing 14+ mile medium-paced walk. First, the group
will walk across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan; then
spiral south along The Palisades, The Cliffs and The Shores of New
Jersey. Later the crew will pass through Historic Hoboken, and finally
end the adventure at the newly rebuilt pier near the tip of Jersey
(Liberty) City, N.J. **Please bring plenty of water, fresh fruit &
nuts for energy, and/or lunch for this visually stunning, 7+ hour
"mini-saunter." The group will return to Manhattan by PATH
($1.50 fare). The cost of this event is $3.00 to be paid directly
to the guide.
SC Beach
Party in Long Beach, Long Island! - Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Long Beach.
Long Island
Join our gang as we hop on a train to lovely Long Beach, Long Island
and take in the sun and everything else the beautiful community of
Long Beach has to offer. We’ll meet up at Penn Station equipped
with everything well need for a great day out of the city and on the
beach! We’ll meet, swim, tan, eat, drink, be merry, and have
an all out blast! There’s no better way to spend the Memorial
Day holiday than on the beach with the gang from Social Circles!
SC Board
Game Night: “Pictionary” - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - Gramercy
Ready, set, draw! You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy Pictionary.
In fact, the worse your artistic skills are, the more fun you’ll
have! We will head over to one of our favorite eateries, break up
into teams, and play a few friendly rounds of Pictionary, an all-time
favorite! You’ll find that drawing wacky doodles as the clock
is ticking is a fabulous way to get to know everyone else in the group!
We’ll eat and drink while we draw and have a great Tuessday
night out!
New Member
Mixer @ Zanzibar - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - $15.00 - Hell’s
Kitchen
Are you new around here? Join us for our New Member Mixer! Delicious
cocktails and good company are the order of the evening. This cocktail
party is an opportunity for new members to meet the gang in a fun,
casual setting at a relaxed lounge. There is no pressure, and we run
a few fun mini-icebreakers to help make it easy for people to get
to know each other. Relax, unwind, and meet up with friends - both
old and new!
Comedy
Show of the Moment @ The PIT - Thursday, May 29, 2008 - $12.00 - Midtown
The singin’, strummin’, jokin’, actin’, rhymin’,
philosophizin’ duo of Tim Ellis & Matthew Park do it all
in this monthly variety show. Talented guest comedian’s, actor’s,
musician’s, and writers lend a hand. It’s what’s
happenin’ now. It’s Of the Moment. We’ll meet at
the Peoples Improve Theatre for a night of outrageous comedy and a
cooky cast of characters. Afterwards the group will jet over to a
local pub for some cocktails and snacks!
Evening
Bike Ride in Central Park - BYO BIKE! - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - Central
Park
Our group will meet up at the Imagine circle in the heart of Strawberry
Fields with our bikes in hand for a little spin around Central Park.
We will stop where we want, chill out, and enjoy our beautiful park
at dusk. Do not miss out on this super fun and FREE activity. Afterwards,
if the group is up for it we will grab a bite to eat and a nearby
outdoor cafe and chat it up before calling it a day!
Captain
Bob’s Historic Coney Island Tour - Saturday, May 31, 2008 -
$15.00 - Coney Island
Social Circles will get the chance to join the famouse historian &
former Belize jungle guide, Captain Bob on a historic tour of Coney
Island hotspots which include the boardwalk, the old bathhouses, and
noteworthy restaurants as well as history lessons about the Cyclone,
the Steeplechase, the Parachute Jump and the world famous Nathan’s
"hot dog".
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