LECTURES/WORKSHOPS Wednesday 9/20 CAN CAPITAL BE CONTROLLED? Peter Hudis on "Reflections ...
CAN CAPITAL BE CONTROLLED?
Peter Hudis on "Reflections on the Movement Against Globalization"; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.
FALL BIRD WALKS IN CENTRAL PARK
Naturalist Stephen Quinn heads weekly expedition on bird identification using habitat, behavior & songs as clues; American Museum of Natural History, 79th St. (Central Park W.), 212-769-5100; call for times, $65 [repeats Thurs. & Tues., through 10/25].
HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS
Twelve-step group for those living with a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.
OPTIONS INDUSTRY COUNCIL SEMINAR
Bill Barr of the American Stock Exchange shows you basics of investing; NY Hilton Hotel, 1335 6th Ave. (54th St.), RSVP 888-OPTIONS; 6-9, call for price [repeats 9/21].
PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM
NYC Chapter sponsors forum & Dr. Sindhu Srinivas lectures; Beth Israel Medical Center, 10 Union Sq. E. (14th St.), 212-683-7475; 7:30, free.
Thursday 9/21
BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURES
Informal lectures on modern art?today, John Angeline on "The Rhetoric of Persuasion"; Museum of Modern Art's Edward John Noble Ed. Center, 18 W. 54th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9781; 12:30, $5.
CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS OPEN HOUSE
See demonstrations in bookbinding, printing & paper arts, plus check out fall classes; The Center for Book Arts, 28 W. 27th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-481-0295; 4-8, free [repeats Fri.].
INTRODUCTION TO BELLY DANCING
Stella Grey offers free lesson; Open Center, 83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-219-2527; 6, call for times.
NOW MILLENNIUM LECTURES
Marlene Sanders on "Women in TV News: Still Waiting For Prime Time?"; Now-NYC, 150 W. 28th St., #304 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-9895; 6:30, call for price.
ELI REED
Magnum photographer lectures courtesy of the Camera Club of NY; NYU's Barney Bldg., 34 Stuyvesant St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-260-7077; 6:30, $3.
Friday 9/22
CITY LAW BREAKFASTS
This week's guest speaker?Mario Cuomo; NY Law School, 47 Worth St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-431-2115, res. req.; 8:15 a.m., free.
NUEVA YORK: HISTORICAL REFLECTIONS ON PUERTO RICANS IN NYC FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer gives overview of history, politics & culture plus guest speakers; CUNY Grad Center, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-2005; 9-4, call for price.
STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP
Serious scribers bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.
Saturday 9/23
FOURTH AMERICAN JAZZ STRING SUMMIT
Panel discussions on "Skills for the Contemporary Violinist" followed by three concerts; New School's Jazz Performance Space, 55 W. 13th St., 5th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-790-0355; 1, free.
AN INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Learn to make websites, CD-ROMs & videos; Harvestworks, 596 B'way (Prince St.), 212-431-1130; 12-3, $50.
NINTH ANNUAL POWER OF HERBS WEEKEND
Over 20 lectures on medicinal plants & their healing powers for the beginner or advanced gardening student; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747; call for times, $46 [repeats Sun.].
TRIBAL SOUNDZ CLASSES
"Dances of the Voice" (Sat. at 2); "Bellydancing Classes" (Mon. at 6); "Dumbek Classes" (Tues. at 6); Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992 for prices.
Sunday 9/24
THE UNRULY LIFE OF WOODY ALLEN
Dorothy Parker/Buster Keaton biographer Marion Meade sounds off on her new book; JASA, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, 122 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 212-273-5304; 1, call for price.
Monday 9/25
MAKING UP IMAGES
Sayoko Yamaguchi, "Japan's most famous fashion model," discusses beauty ideals in her country; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-832-1155; 6:30, $10, $5 st.
Tuesday 9/26
BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURES
Informal lectures on modern art?today, Tricia Paik on "How Simple Can You Get"; Museum of Modern Art's Edward John Noble Ed. Center, 18 W. 54th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9781; 12:30, $5 [repeats 9/28].
INSIGHT MEDITATION
Vipassana meditation to help women focus on creativity & spirituality; 44 E. 32nd St., 11th fl. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-696-8930, res. req.; 6, $10-$15.
REFUGEE TRAUMA: FROM SIERRA LEONE TO NEW YORK
Psychologists Kaz de Jong & Yinka Akinsulure of Bellevue Torture Center; St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1000 10th Ave. (58th St.), 212-655-3793; 6:30, call for price.
TUESDAY EVENING HOUR
Weekly lecture series. Today: Irene & Myron Brenton pres. slides of Morocco, "North Africa's Jewel"; 310 Greenwich St. (Independence Plaza), 718-388-2835; 6:30, $2.
WORKTALK LECTURE SERIES
Terri Bagnulo on "Work & the Rest of Your Life" at St. Jean Baptiste Church Parish Center, E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-949-9300; 6, contrib.