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What's Going on This Week: Holiday Edition

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Add your voice to the sights and sounds of the season—or just listen and enjoy.

Dreidel Rock
Bringing back the forgotten Jewish musical innovators from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Roger Bennet and Josh Kun have on tap for the legendary Joe’s Pub. Hosted by Jackie Hoffman and the New York Times Jon Caramanica, with FADER’s Julianne Shephard.
"And You Shall Know Us By The Trail Of Our Vinyl" Book Release Party
December 11
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place
Price: $20
212-539-8777

Santacon
This over-the-top , in your face Claus-fest has been carrying on for years. This could be your year to join in the fun as Santas descend on neighborhoods throughout the city.
Saturday, December 13 (starting point will be posted on December 12)
NYC Santacon
http://www.santacon.com/nyc/

24th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Join in the festivities at this day-long (and then some) cultural gathering to celebrate Kwanzaa. Events include crafts, folk tales, and live entertainment.
December 12: 4:40pm, and December 13: 10am - 8pm
Price: Free
Queens Library
Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center
100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, Queens
718-651-1100

Unsilent Night
For a more restrained ode to the season, add your sounds to the mix at the minimalist-dream of a Christmas carol tradition begun by experimental composer Phil Kline in 1992. Meet in Washington Square Park, and bring the music home with you afterward.
Saturday, December 13: 7pm
Washington Square Park (5th Avenue and Washington Square North)
Price: Free
http://www.unsilentnight.com/