The Knight of Time Reading Series

September 25, 2006

Believe it or not, our volunteers do not just tutor, teach classes, design publications, and play Scrabble and chess. Please join us on Wednesday at 8pm for the first installment of The Knight of Time reading series, which will feature selections by Erika Hart (workshops), Martin Kleinman (drop-in), Matt Ufford (drop-in, field trips, store), Bryce R. Covert (drop-in, store), Jason Amos (drop-in, store, field trips), Allegra Frazier (drop-in, store), and Elizabeth Bachner (Williamsburgh, field trips).

The Knight of Time reading series takes place on the last Wednesday of every month, at 826NYC. All readings feature three-minute selections by 826NYC volunteers.

Announcing the 826NYC Art Show

September 19, 2006

We are very pleased to announce The 826NYC Art Show, our first auction of original work by contemporary artists to benefit 826NYC. The auction will take place at the David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea on Thursday, October 5 at 8pm, and will include work by 23 celebrated and emerging contemporary artists, a limited edition catalog published by McSweeney's, and audio tours with commentary by 826NYC students. For all information, including previews of the work and registration materials, see the website.

Sonnenschein & 826NYC

September 18, 2006

826NYC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP. Sonnenschein is helping us fund the position of a Development Director who will work to cultivate and manage individual, corporate, foundation and government funding. Sonnenschein's grant will also establish an endowed Annual Teacher's Award to acknowledge an individual teacher, nominated by students, for his/her excellence.

Sonnenschein, with more than 700 attorneys and other professionals in 10 U.S. cities and a global reach, serves the legal needs of many of the world's largest and best-known businesses, nonprofits and individuals. For more information, visit www.sonnenschein.com.

They Sang, They Read, They Took Revenge

September 12, 2006

826NYC is still recovering from the colossal outpouring of generosity from the audience, and especially the performers, promoters, and behind-the-scenes folks who made our REVENGE OF THE BOOK EATERS show at the Beacon Theater on August 23rd such an astounding success. Even though the show was sold out over a month in advance, the audience amazed us by more than doubling our challenge to raise $5000 in extra proceeds by emptying their pockets into our shameless tip buckets. Our deepest gratitude to all who came and contributed. We would like to specifically thank Jon Stewart, John Roderick, Sufjan Stevens, David Byrne, Eric Bogosian, and as always Sarah Vowell, Dave Eggers, Jonathan Coulton, and John Hodgman for donating their time and making the evening so memorable.

The evening couldn't have happened without the hard work and support of the following individuals and organizations: Bowery Presents, Comedy Central, 2x4, Barsuk Records, Ben Karlin, Stereogum, and Matt Hickey at High Road Touring.

And if you were unable to make it there's always this:

Gotham Film Festival 2006!

September 06, 2006

The summer's been long, but the moment has arrived! Our Summer Filmmakers' movies, Doomsday in the USA and Death is Calling will be released exclusively at 826NYC this Friday, September 8th, at 7pm.

The Gotham Film Festival, held in honor of our students' incredible work both in front of and behind the lens, will also feature 826NYC's popular shorts, The Everything Song, The Adventures of Buddy & Fry, and Introduction to Yu-Gi-Oh!

This event is free and open to all ages - priority seating will be reserved for those 14 years and younger.