Announcing the 826NYC Art Show, 2008
Posted on May 07, 2008
We are very pleased to announce The 826NYC Art Show, our second auction of original work by contemporary artists to benefit 826NYC. The auction will take place at David Zwirner in Chelsea on Thursday, May 22 at 8pm, and will include new work by 21 contemporary artists, a limited edition set-of-postcards-as-catalog, and of course audio tours with commentary by 826NYC students. For all information, including previews of the work and registration materials, see the auction website.
A Benefit for 826NYC: Dungeons and Dragons (With Girls!)
Posted on April 16, 2008
826NYC hosts a Dungeons and Dragons Game Unlike Any Other to Raise Money for its Free Writing and Tutoring Programs for Children
Friday, May 9th, 7 to Midnight, at 826NYC (372 5th Avenue, Brooklyn)
That's right, fellas. Dungeons and Dragons isn't just for teenage boys anymore. We know you miss those late Friday nights in your parents' basement, with your friends, your Doritos-stained fingers and your lucky D20. And now that one thing that was missing from those perfect Friday nights wants to join the game: girls.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS (WITH GIRLS!) is a benefit for the students of 826NYC. On May 9th, boys and girls alike will have the opportunity to send their heroic alter-egos into an uncharted dungeon in search of a lost crown. The characters you create will be pitted against monsters, traps, and each other in a contest to be the king (or queen) of an ancient fictitious kingdom (or queendom).
To join the game, all you need to do is visit http://www.826nyc.org/DnD to create your character, then start raising money to buy magic spells, weapons and items, to ensure that your dwarf, warrior, wizard, or thief comes home with the prize. And all the money you and your character raise will go to support the free writing programs at 826NYC.
Who: Anyone 21 or older
What: We're playing Dungeons and Dragons and raising money for 826NYC. There is an entry fee of $25 for boys (girls play for free).
When: Friday, May 9th, 7 to Midnight (Doritos and Pepsi and adult beverages - finally - will be provided).
Where: 826NYC (372 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, Between 5th St. and 6th St.)
Why: For the kids (all proceeds go to benefit 826NYC), for a real crown, and for the lands, title, and rule of a kingdom that doesn't actually exist!
How: Go tohttp://www.826nyc.org/DnD and all will be explained (For the newcomers, trust us, it's very simple).
Check here for news, rules, and updates.
A Fish Does What?
Posted on March 25, 2008
Anonymous bloggers from drop-in tutoring have created a new website called Fish Slaps a Baby. The blog is updated weekly by a group of artists, songwriters, and wrestling experts, who are obsessed with Wrestlemania XXIV, Naruto, Connecticut, rocking hot dogs, and more.
When asked what message he'd like to send to his fans, one blogger requested, "Please comment every time you check out a post!" Trust us, the site is worth a visit.
The 826NYC Art Show, 2008
Posted on May 22, 2008
We are very pleased to announce The 826NYC Art Show, our second auction of original work by contemporary artists to benefit 826NYC. The auction will take place at David Zwirner in Chelsea on Thursday, May 22 at 8pm, and will include new work by 21 contemporary artists, a limited edition set-of-postcards-as-catalog, and of course audio tours with commentary by 826NYC students. For all information, including previews of the work and registration materials, see the auction website.
Dungeons and Dragons (With Girls!)
Posted on May 09, 2008
826NYC hosts a Dungeons and Dragons Game Unlike Any Other to Raise Money for its Free Writing and Tutoring Programs for Children
Friday, May 9th, 7 to Midnight, at 826NYC (372 5th Avenue, Brooklyn)
That's right, fellas. Dungeons and Dragons isn't just for teenage boys anymore. We know you miss those late Friday nights in your parents' basement, with your friends, your Doritos-stained fingers and your lucky D20. And now that one thing that was missing from those perfect Friday nights wants to join the game: girls.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS (WITH GIRLS!) is a benefit for the students of 826NYC. On May 9th, boys and girls alike will have the opportunity to send their heroic alter-egos into an uncharted dungeon in search of a lost crown. The characters you create will be pitted against monsters, traps, and each other in a contest to be the king (or queen) of an ancient fictitious kingdom (or queendom).
To join the game, all you need to do is visit http://www.826nyc.org/DnD to create your character, then start raising money to buy magic spells, weapons and items, to ensure that your dwarf, warrior, wizard, or thief comes home with the prize. And all the money you and your character raise will go to support the free writing programs at 826NYC.
Who: Anyone 21 or older
What: We're playing Dungeons and Dragons and raising money for 826NYC. There is an entry fee of $25 for boys (girls play for free).
When: Friday, May 9th, 7 to Midnight (Doritos and Pepsi and adult beverages - finally - will be provided).
Where: 826NYC (372 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, Between 5th St. and 6th St.)
Why: For the kids (all proceeds go to benefit 826NYC), for a real crown, and for the lands, title, and rule of a kingdom that doesn't actually exist!
How: Go tohttp://www.826nyc.org/DnD and all will be explained (For the newcomers, trust us, it's very simple).
Check here for news, rules, and updates.
The Book of Other People Reading
Posted on January 16, 2008
On January 16th, 826NYC and Penguin Books present The Book of Other People: A Benefit Reading at Symphony Space. Zadie Smith hosts the event, which celebrates the US release of The Book of Other People, a collection of brand new stories by contemporary writers that benefits 826NYC. George Saunders and Vendela Vida will both read, along with very special guest Maggie Gyllenhaal!
Tickets are available online here, or by calling 212.864.5400.
All proceeds from the book and the event benefit 826NYC's free writing programs for children.
