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!

Best Prom Ever

Posted on September 20, 2011

Thanks to everyone who attended The Prom You Were Promised at the Williamsburg Music Hall, which proved to be a truly magical event last week. DJs CANT (Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear), BAIO (Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend), Yeasayer, Neon Indian and Principal Jason Sudeikis helped to provide one of the greatest high school dance do-overs possible.

Congratulations to our Prom Queen and Queen, and to all who missed out on the Prom You Were Promised, there's always next year!

An Evening with Mission Street Food

Posted on September 14, 2011

Mission Street Food is a restaurant. But it's also a charitable organization, a taco truck, a burger stand, and a clubhouse for inventive cooks tucked inside an unassuming Chinese take-out place. And now it's a book.

On September 26, the authors Karen Leibowitz and Anthony Myint will be at 826NYC to discuss their book and their philosophy. They'll be joined by Francis Lam from GILT Taste for what is sure to be some rousing conversation!