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May 29 – June 4, 2011

1/ Open Exhibition

Open is an exhibition of installation art and photography by students at the School of Visual Art who use light and negative space as their primary subject.

When: Opening Reception Wednesday, June 1, 5:00 pm – 7:00 am; Ongoing through June 18

Where: School of Visual Art Westside Gallery, 133/141 West 21 Street, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public

2/ Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Shot in legendary documentarian D.A. Pennebaker’s trademark vérité style, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars captures the band on the night of July 3, 1973, on what was purported to be the final appearance of Bowie’s legendary glam rock alter-ego, Ziggy Stardust. Widely considered to be one of the greatest concert documentaries of the 70s, the film captures Ziggy and the Spiders from Mars at their most electrifying, featuring amazing performances of Bowie’s hits.

When: Friday, June 3, 2011, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Museum of Art and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC

Price: $7 MAD members and students, $10 general public

3/ First Friday: nARCHITECTS

Join Eric Bunge and Mimi Hoang of nARCHITECTS at their office for drinks, informal conversation, and a behind the scenes look at their ongoing work.

When: Friday, June 3, 2011, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: nARCHITECTS, 68 Jay St, Suite 317, NYC

Price: Free to League members. Members may bring one guest whom they would like to introduce to League programs. RSVP required to .