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Celebrate your graduation with family and friends by taking advantage of New York City like never before.
Commencement Carnival 2009 brings you a festival of the city's best culinary arts and culture on the cheap.
11 days, 22 featured events, 44 restaurants.
In order to take advantage of Commencement Carnival events, graduating students and recent alumni must present their Columbia Alumni Arts League
membership cards at all venues to redeem their benefits. The Class of 2009 can sign up for a FREE one year membership online or in person at the
Ticket and Information Center located in the lobby of Lerner Hall on 115th and Broadway and open Monday 3-8PM, Tuesday - Friday 1-8PM, and Saturday 3-10PM.
| KOOZA Cirque du Soleil |
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DATE:
May 14 2009 to May 15 2009, May 17 2009, May 19 2009 to May 22 2009 and May 24 2009
TIME:
Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM
PRICE:
$36 - $51 for CAAL Members (regularly $60-$85)
LOCATION:
Randall's Island Park
WHAT:
Enter KOOZA, an electric and exotic kingdom ruled by a clown king - and experience the wonder of human performance in all its ferocious energy, splendor and fragility. KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and...
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| The Golden Legend |
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DATE:
May 14 2009 to May 16 2009
TIME:
Thursday - Saturday 7:30 PM
PRICE:
$10 for CAAL Members at the door (regularly $15)
LOCATION:
Dance Theater Workshop
WHAT:
"In Christopher Williams's world, the macabre and the beautiful wander hand in hand down byways of myth, legend, and history." - The Village Voice
An epic performance loosely following the fantastical tales in Jacobus de Voragine's 13th century work, Legenda Aurea Sanctorum (Golden Legend of the Saints), The Golden Legend presents portraits of 17 male saints performed by a highly acclaimed cast of New York City dancers, puppeteers, and musicians. Music for the work, ranging from sacred 12th...
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| New York City Ballet |
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DATE:
May 15 2009 to May 16 2009 and May 22 2009 to May 23 2009
TIME:
Friday 5/15 8:00 PM, Saturday 5/16 Matinee 2:00 PM, Saturday 5/16 8:00 PM, Friday 5/22 8:00 PM, Saturday 5/23 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
David H. Koch Theater
WHAT:
New York City Ballet is offering graduating students and their guests discounts on Friday and Saturday performances during Commencement Carnival!
May 15
Romeo and Juliet
May 16 Matinee
The Four Temperaments
Toccata (New Bubeniček Ballet)
Firebird
May 16 Evening
Romeo and Juliet
May 22
Scotch Symphony
Quasi Una Fantasia (New Millepied Ballet)
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| K2 Lounge |
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DATE:
May 15 2009 and May 22 2009
TIME:
Friday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PRICE:
FREE Gallery Admission after 7pm
$7 bar minimum for CabaretCinema
$30 for Chris Smither concert
LOCATION:
Rubin Museum
WHAT:
The Rubin Museum of Art is the first museum in the Western world dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Open after hours, the K2 Lounge serves as the center of cultural events offered throughout the night including gallery tours, live music performances, and film screenings.
May 15th at 7:00PM: With twelve albums under his belt, Chris Smither is truly a veteran of the music industry. His elegant lyrics are arranged simply, mostly with only his own...
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| McCoy Tyner Trio with Special Guest Ravi Coltrane |
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DATE:
May 15 2009 to May 16 2009
TIME:
Friday and Saturday 9:30 PM
PRICE:
$20 for CAAL Members (regularly $60)
LOCATION:
Jazz at Lincoln Center
WHAT:
The unique connection that exists between them is on display when master pianist and four-time GRAMMY winner McCoy Tyner joins the groundbreaking and compelling saxophonist Ravi Coltrane for a special duet.
McCoy Tyner is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet. He appeared on the saxophonist's popular recording of "My Favorite Things" for Atlantic Records. The Coltrane Quartet, which consisted of Coltrane on tenor...
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| SonicVision |
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DATE:
May 15 2009, May 16 2009 and May 23 2009
TIME:
Friday and Saturday 7:30 and 8:30 PM
PRICE:
$15 for 2 tickets (regularly $15 each)
LOCATION:
American Museum of Natural History
WHAT:
The American Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with MTV2, has launched SonicVision, a groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show. SonicVision takes audiences in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater on a mind-warping musical roller-coaster ride through fantastical dreamspace. With a mix by Moby and featuring tracks from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Queens of the Stone Age, Prodigy, The Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Boards of...
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| Jamie Kennedy |
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DATE:
May 15 2009 to May 16 2009
TIME:
Friday and Saturday 8:00 and 10:30 PM
PRICE:
$23 for CAAL Members (regularly $28)
LOCATION:
Comix
WHAT:
See Jamie Kennedy, Star of "Blowin' Up," "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" "Malibu's Most Wanted," "Scream" and his documentary "Heckler"
Jamie Kennedy, a multitalented comedian-actor-writer-producer, is a true hyphenate. He may be seen acting in a film one minute and on stage doing stand up the next. Kennedy skyrocketed to fame with a groundbreaking performance and scene-stealing rants in Wes Craven's Scream and Scream 2. His portrayal of Randy Meeks, the...
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| Free tickets to Roomful of Blues |
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DATE:
May 15 2009
TIME:
Friday 8:00 PM
PRICE:
FREE for CAAL Members with RSVP
$25 Full Price
LOCATION:
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
WHAT:
Roomful of Blues are one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor.
SOLD OUT!
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| Guys and Dolls |
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DATE:
May 14 2009 to May 15 2009 and May 19 2009 to May 22 2009
TIME:
Tuesday 7:00 PM, Wednesday 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 PM
PRICE:
$89.50 for Orchestra/Front Mezzanine (regularly $125)
LOCATION:
Nederlander Theatre
WHAT:
Broadway's greatest musical comedy is brand new! Two-time Tony winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) directs a dynamite cast led by Emmy and Tony nominee Oliver Platt (Shining City, "Huff") as good ol' Nathan Detroit, Golden Globe nominee Lauren Graham ("Gilmore Girls," Evan Almighty) as Miss Adelaide, Tony nominee Craig Bierko (The Music Man) as Sky Masterson and Kate Jennings Grant (Proof) as Sarah Brown. With a classic score of unforgettable tunes...
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| Discounted Broadway shows through Givenik |
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DATE:
May 14 2009 to May 24 2009
WHAT:
Access great entertainment at great value while benefiting a cause you care about, the arts at Columbia! Givenik is a unique program that provides special discounts and offers for a variety of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. CAAL Members can purchase up to 8 discounted individual tickets or group tickets for 10 people or more. For every ticket you purchase through Givenik, the Arts Initiative will receive a 5% contribution of your total ticket purchase.
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