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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Learn how to navigate the new and sample a classic or two.

New York City Wiine Expo
This expo is the rare chance to taste more than 600 wines usually reserved for trade-only affairs.
February 27 (6-10 pm) -28 (2-6 pm)
Jacob K. Javits Center (655 West 34th Street)
Price: $75-95
http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/NY/Default.asp


Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
WIRED magazine presents this very timely discussion of economic context and artistic survival in the emerging remix culture. Featuring Creative Commons founder and author Lawrence Lessig, ubiquitous street portrartist Shepard Fairey and historian/author Steven Johnson.
Thursday, February 26
New York Public Library (455 5th Avenue)
Price: $25
http://nypl.org

David Byrne performs the songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno
The collaboration of Byrne and Eno ushered in a new frontier in musical modernism three decades ago with their first collaboration, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts. The album's re-release and their recent high-profile follow-up and solo works showcase a never-ending talent and still-modern pop.
February 27-28, 8 pm
Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Avenue)
Ticket prices vary
http://www.radiocity.com