Scrabble for Cheaters is Back!

Posted on March 27, 2012

On April 21st, join Peter Dinklage, John Hodgman, Jonathan Marc Sherman, and Michael Showalter for the fifth annual Scrabble for Cheaters Tournament, an elimination scrabble tournament, where you and a teammate play against other teams to compete for the coveted Cheater's Cup.

To help make your way toward the cup, you raise money to spend on cheats, including "Invent a Word," "Buy a Vowel," and "Create a Blank." And the best part of all — all the money you raise directly supports the free programs offered to New York City public school students by 826NYC!

What: Scrabble For Cheaters 2012
When: Noon, Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Where: 826NYC (372 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Directions: www.826nyc.org/about/contact
For more info: www.826nyc.org/scrabble12

Match Game '12!

Posted on February 29, 2012

The Give a _______ Committee and 826NYC present Match Game '12! Join us on Thursday, March 15th, at the Highline Ballroom for an evening with Wyatt Cenac, Jon Benjamin, Jon Glaser, Seth Meyers, and Kristen Schaal - plus prizes, music, and more!

Come dressed as Charles Nelson Reilly to help us set a new world record with RecordSetter.com and compete for a $500 Amazon gift card!

Add your name to the drawing to compete in The Match Game (and match wits with our panelists!), and you may win a Kindle Fire!

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased here. All proceeds benefit 826NYC, and all funds raised that evening will be MATCHed by Viacom!

Poker for Jokers!

Posted on January 12, 2012

On February 11th, please join Ira Glass and David Cross in a no-holds barred Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament to benefit 826NYC! From 1-5pm, registered players will go chip to chip against Ira, David and other contestants for glory (and tournament trophies) while also supporting the free student programming provided by 826NYC.

February 11th, 2012
826NYC (372 5th Avenue btw. 5th and 6th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn)
For more information, to register to play, or to support your favorite player, visit:
www.826nyc.org/poker2012

A Holiday Benefit, Vol. V

Posted on December 10, 2011

For five amazing years, the generous folks behind A Holiday Benefit have raised nearly $15,000 for 826NYC. Now in its fifth and final year, A Holiday Benefit, Vol. V features repeat performers Benjamin Wagner, Chris Abad, Casey Shea, Bryan Dunn and Misty Boyce, plus burgeoning national talent Amber Rubarth, Bess Rogers, Ian Axel, Rachel Platten, Wakey! Wakey!, Rosi Golan, Chris Cubeta, Paula Valstein, and dozens more.

Download all five albums through iTunes! Better yet, visit www.aholidaybenefit.org for more information, fun videos, and a chance to purchase all five albums for $20!

Latkes and Hams!

Posted on November 30, 2011

Please join us on December 8th at Symphony Space for an evening of music and comedy, hosted by Sarah Vowell and Eugene Mirman. This event will feature They Might Be Giants, Fred Armisen, John Wesley Harding, Mike Birbiglia, plus special surprise guests!

Thursday, December 8th
8pm
Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street)
Tickets $35

All proceeds from Latkes and Hams will directly benefit 826NYC.

This Saturday (12/3)

Posted on November 30, 2011

Meet the Cast

Posted on November 29, 2011

Last night students in our Adaptation - With Puppets! workshop created the cast for their film - a loose adaptation (of another adaptation) of The Man in the Iron Mask. There's danger, an evil king, a beautiful princess, plus much, much more. Also: d'Artagnan (otherwise known as d'Art) is a ninja.

The Young to Publishing Group House Party!

Posted on November 02, 2011

We are so excited for the National Book Awards! Not only are some super writers being honored this year, but the Association of American Publishers' Young to Publishing Group is also hosting the second annual House Party: A Celebration of the National Book Awards the night of the ceremony.

Join us on Wednesday, November 16 from 8 to 11 p.m. at M1-5 at 52 Walker Street (near Broadway), New York, NY 10013. The celebration includes a live feed of the Awards Ceremony, open bar, dessert bar, live DJ, online auction, opportunity drawing, and much more. Mix and mingle with bestselling authors, publishing figures, and media, music, and fashion folk.

Tickets to the event are on sale now: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE. All proceeds directly benefit 826NYC!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8 to 11 pm (VIP reception: 7-8pm)
M1-5
www.youngtopublishing.com/houseparty

BSSCo. Presents Its Spring 2012 Collection

Posted on October 04, 2011

The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. presents its Spring 2012 Collection, showcasing original crime-fighting attire for superheroes, designed by Christian Joy, Opening Ceremony, Jack Spade, Complex Geometries, Matt Singer, Renata Morales, United Bamboo, and more. The evening - hosted by Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones - will feature a silent auction of crime-fighting attire and other amazing items (including items by Stella McCartney + Elsa Peretti!), a raffle for superheroic prizes (including items by MZ Wallace + Bathing Ape!), and much more! All proceeds benefit 826NYC.

Monday, October 24th
9pm-12am (VIP Reception: 8-9pm)
Liberty Hall at The Ace Hotel (map)
www.826nyc.org/fashion

Beer for the evening has been lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery.




VIPs will receive 5 complimentary raffle tickets and are invited to join us for an exclusive cocktail reception (8-9pm, sponsored by Kanon Vodka).

A Great Start in September!

Posted on September 20, 2011

Drop-in tutoring has begun! Stop by on Sundays from 2:30 to 5:30 PM and Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. Also, sign up for our workshops beginning next week from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Our field trips and in-school programs begin next month!