Soldiers Fight a Battle of Conscience
Soldiers recently spoke about their experiences at Riverside Church as part of the new Truth Commission on Conscience in War.
Place: Manhattan
Getting Sirius on Broadway
There's a long-running show on Broadway you can catch for free, in person – or on the radio.
via New York Daily News
Bronx Hungry Use Manhattan Pantries
Struggling Bronx residents in need of food are traveling to pantries in Manhattan.
via The Villager
A 'Room' With a View: So Bad, It's Good
"The Room," described by fans as the "Citizen Kane" of awful movies, is attracting a "Rocky Horror"-like cult following at the Village East Cinema.
via Ugandans Abroad
Students Go to the Well for Uganda
Students at a Manhattan public school are raising money to help build wells in Uganda.
Sun Rising on Careers in Solar Energy
The Center for Sustainable Energy offers training in solar power conversion. Students include traditional electricians.
Tough Times for Holiday Toy Drives
Donations are down at Toys for Tots amid the recession. Meanwhile, one local educator is struggling to find holiday gifts for 600 children in Brooklyn homeless shelters.
Composer Creates a New Beat
Arthur Kampela's new work calls for Philharmonic musicians to play their instruments in unorthodox ways – including using a chopstick on a cello.