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.
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!
Search the Archives
Monthly News Archives
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
- July 2006
- June 2006
- May 2006
- April 2006
- March 2006
- February 2006
- January 2006
- December 2005
- November 2005
- October 2005
- September 2005
- August 2005
- July 2005
- June 2005
- May 2005
- April 2005



