Dance

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet2 premieres include “Rite,” by Belgium’s Stijn Celis, and “Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue,” by Crystal Pite. To complete the 90-minute program, 16-member, Chelsea-based company will reprise “Symptoms of Development,” by Jacopo Godani. The winter season also features a one-night-only performance on Jan. 13, of last season’s sold-out triumph, “Decadance” by Ohad Naharin. Jan. 10-19 at 8pm. $30 general $20 students/seniors. CEDAR LAKE, 547 W. 26th St. (bet 10th & 11th Aves). 212-868-4444, SmartTix.com. For info about the company, visit cedarlakedance.com.

PARSONS DANCEinternationally acclaimed for movement so vivid, raucous, and mesmerizing that even the audience barely has a chance to catch its breath. With more than 70 works in its repertoire, the company returns with 10 of its greatest hits. Enjoy 20 years of American dance in 2 artistic, athletic, and entertaining programs, both of which include David Parsons’ signature stroboscopic masterpiece, “Caught.” Jan. 8-20. Tango fireBuenos Aires Tango company Estampas Porteñas perform period duets evoking the glitter and danger of the barrios where the dance was born and the heady nostalgia of the early dance halls where it was popularized. The 8 dancers are accompanied by Quatrotango, a quartet of brilliant young musicians, joined by Javier di Ciriaco, one of Argentina’s finest singers. Thru Jan. 6. Shows are $44/$33 members/$25 Sunday eves. JOYCE THEATER, 175 8th Ave. (at 19th St.), 212-242-0800, joyce.org.

Events

The Abominable Snowman of the HimalayasTelepathy at high altitude, directed by Val Guest and starring Forrest Tucker and Peter Cushing. 1957. 91 minutes. Part of the “Mind Over Matter” Cabaret Cinema series. $12, which includes admission to the Museum’s galleries, or free with $7 bar minimum. RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St. (7th Ave). 212.620.5000 x 344, rmanyc.org.

Adidas Urban RunRunners of all levels are invited to participate in twice-weekly group runs on the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway. Simply show up ready to run (4 to 8 miles). Tues. at 7pm, Sun. at 10am. Free. Runners meet at the Adidas Urban Run office, next door to Ruthy’s Café on Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, 22nd St. and the Hudson River. 212-336-6879, email mastrj@chelseapiers.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONSSpend an evening with some of SVA’s distinguished faculty and learn about opportunities in a chosen field or profession, as well as individual course offerings, from beginner through advanced. Computer Art and Interior Design, Advertising, Illustration and Cartooning, Film, Video and Animation, and more. Thru Jan. 9 (check web site for details) from 6:30-8:30pm. sva.edu.

Holiday photobook Sale15% off from regular price for most titles in the gallery’s photobook collection. Thru Jan. 12. M.Y. Art Prospects, 547 W 27th St., 2nd fl. 212-268-7132, myartprospects.com.

Friday Night Dinner at The Natural GourmetChef Instructors and students of the Chef’s Training Program pour their expertise and enthusiasm into a 4-course vegetarian dinner. Every Fri. at 6:30pm. Prix Fixe: $34 (includes tax). BYOB. Natural Gourmet Institute, 48 W. 21st St. (btw 5th and 6th Aves), 2nd fl. Reservations req: 212-645-5170, naturalgourmetschool.com.

NOTARY PUBLIC CLASSA 2-hour course offered every Tues. 6pm-8pm and Thurs. 11am-1pm. $25. Corrado Café, 161 W 22nd St (btw 6th & 7th Aves). 212-561-9567, rjpcareerprep.org.

RED DOT NYCThe art fair scheduled for March 27-30 is currently accepting applications from artists. Exhibitors will present their work in rooms of the Park South Hotel. For info, visit reddotfair.com, call 917.273.8621 or email reddotfair@yahoo.com.

Exhibitions

34th Annual Members ShowThe gallery reflects a broad range of styles and media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and installation works. Featured artists include Ellen Bradshaw, David Tobey, Sara Gursky-Petitt, and many more. Thru Jan. 26. Closing reception Jan. 17, 5-8pm. PLEIADES GALLERY, 530 W. 25th St. 4th Fl. 646-230-0056, pleiadesgallery.com.

All in TimeAn exhibition of video art by SVA students and alumni exploring the production and presentation of time-based works.Left and LeavingSculpture and installation by SVA students, featuring works composed of recycled and discarded materials.TraceExhibition featuring contemporary approaches to photography, ranging from realist to conceptual, in which the medium becomes a tool for social commentary, self-examination and intellectual inquiry.Urban RitualsPainting and photography by SVA students that explores current global conditions and the artists’ relationship to urban environments. All 4 shows curated by Richard Brooks. Thru Jan. 12. Group opening reception Jan. 10, 6-8pm. VISUAL ARTS GALLERY, 601 W 26th St, 15th fl. 212-592-2145, sva.edu.

Beatific Soul: Jack Kerouac On The RoadAn exhibition showcasing the 3 extant typescript drafts of the 50-year-old novel, including the famous scroll, along with unpublished manuscripts, diaries, drawings, and photographs of the author and his family. Thru March 16. NY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 5th Ave and 42nd St. (Entrance on 5th Ave). 212-592-7713, nypl.org.

Dawoud Bey, “Class Pictures”50 portraits accompanied by a brief inspiring autobiographical statement from each subject. Bey has photographed young people from all parts of the economic, racial, and ethnic spectrum in both public and private high schools across the US. Jan. 10-Feb. 28. Opening reception Jan. 10, 7-9pm. APERTURE, 547 W 27th St, 4th fl. (212) 505-5555.

Beyond Light BulbsA series based on the conversations and findings of the Eyebeam Sustainability Group. One part exhibition for showcasing ideas, one part forum for discussing the current state of green concepts, and one part headquarters for taking the next step after changing our light bulbs. Thru April 19. EYEBEAM ART + TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 540 W. 21st St. 212-937-6580, eyebeam.org.

Big! Himalayan ArtLarge-scale paintings, textiles, and ritual objects from the permanent collection, as well as Nancy Jo Johnson’s contemporary photo of a traditional tangka unrolling down the side of a mountain. Thru March 3.Bhutan, the Sacred Within: Photographs by Kenro IzuIzu’s meticulous, hand-printed platinum prints reveal a population that seeks to maintain traditions while on the brink of modernity. Thru Feb. 4.Bon: The Magic WordThe 1st exhibition to illuminate the art, culture, and spiritual tradition of Bon, the indigenous religion of Tibet. Featuring ritual, ethnographic, and artistic objects that identify Bon’s distinct aesthetics and archetypes, reveal a foundational belief in the spirits of place and natural formations, and display expressions of Bon culture long associated with Himalayan culture and Buddhism. Thru Jan. 14What Is It?New works on display include 21 new objects that introduce the Where? Why? How? and What? of Himalayan art with fresh images, ideas, and interpretations. Ongoing.Written on the Wind: The Flag ProjectMore than 120 modern versions of traditional Tibetan prayer flags were created by contemporary artists from around the world. Thru Feb. 11. $10 general/$7 seniors, students and artists. RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St. (7th Ave). 212-620-5000, rmanyc.org.

Ann Carlson and Mary Ellen StromExhibition of video works notable for their community engagement, experimental form, technological experimentation, and cultural activism. Thru Feb. 2. ALEXANDER GRAY, 526 W 26 St #1019. 212 399 2636, alexandergray.com.

CELEBRATIONA group show commemorating Viridian Artist’s 40th Anniversary. Thru Jan 12. VIRIDIAN ARTISTS INC. 530 W 25th St. 212-414-4040, viridianartists.com.

Conti Evangelisti PansiniA 3-person mixed-media exhibition in collaboration with PaciArte Contemporanea, Italy. Artists are Paolo Conti, Nicola Evangelisti, and Paola Pansini, all of whom create paintings, sculptures, photographs and/or assemblages that explore complex inner space microcosms.Carolyn Swiszcz, “Some Days Are Better Than Others”Painted each day over 9 months between Dec 2004 and Aug 2005, Swiszcz’s works conjure up figures, abstraction, colors and patterns reflecting the artist’s ups and downs of everyday life in St. Paul, Minnesota. Both exhibitions run thru Jan. 12. M.Y. ART PROSPECTS, 547 W 27th St., 2nd fl, 212-268-7132, myartprospects.com.

John Cook, “A Retrospective”Medallic art created between 1982 and 1990, small-scale sculpture and drawing. Thru Feb. 23. MEDIALIA GALLERY, 335 W. 38th St. 4th Fl. 212-971-0953, medialiagallery.com.

Divine PursuitPaintings by Achsah Barlow Brewster (1878-1945) and Earl Henry Brewster (1878-1957) along with their teachers Kenyon Cox, Frank Vincent Dumond, Walter A. Clark, Arthur Wesley Dow, William Merritt Chase, Kenneth Hayes Miller, Robert Henri, and friends Elihu Vedder and Samuel Coleman. Works depict the artists’ ongoing search for Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu iconography. Thru Feb. 2. ACA GALLERIES, 529 W. 20th St. 212-206-8080, acagalleries.com.

Exploring the North Atlantic: Traders, Scholars and VikingsThis expansive and global exhibition includes a model Viking ship and a replica of the Irish town of Limerick. Thru 2007. WALTER RANDEL, 287 10th Ave 2nd Fl. (btw 26th & 27th Sts). 212-239-3330, wrgallery.com.

Johannes GirardoniWorks of rough found wood and elegant pigment-infused beeswax are suspended between the disciplines of sculpture and painting. Thru Jan. 12. STEPHEN HALLER, 542 W. 26th St. 212-741-7777.

Oscar de las Flores, “A Brief History of the Western World, Chapter 2”Ink drawings on paper depicting figures, real and imagined, that tell the story of an unending battle between society’s powerless and powerful. Jan. 10-Feb. 23. Opening reception Jan. 10, 6-8pm. MORGAN LEHMAN, 317 10th Ave. (bet. 28th & 29th) 212-268-6699.

Pieter Hugo, “The Hyena and Other Men”Large-scale color photos taken while traveling with a troupe of Nigerian animal charmers and their collection of tenuously domesticated hyenas, monkeys, and snakes. A 2nd series, “The Wild Honey Collectors,” shot in Ghana, features men smoking out honeybees in the forest. Thru Jan. 12. YOSSI MILO, 525 W. 25th St. 212-414-0370, yossimilo.com.

Images and Artifacts from the RecoveryThis ongoing exhibit features photos by Gary Marlon Suson, the official Ground Zero photographer, and proceeds support 9-11 charities. Sat. at11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm. Sun. at 12pm and 1:45pm, Mon. at 11:30am. $16, $12 seniors and children, $11 military. GROUND ZERO MUSEUM WORKSHOP, 420 W 14th St (btw 9th Ave & Washington St), 2nd Fl. 212-802-7197, groundzeromuseumworkshop.com.

Merlin James, “Paintings of Buildings”These depictions of houses, factories, sheds, churches, shelters, storefronts, castles and other vernacular buildings punctuated by windows, doorways, vents and chimneys can be fragmentary, submerged and distorted or delineated. Thru Jan. 12. SIKKEMA JENKINS & CO. 530 W. 22nd St. (near 10th Ave). 212-929-2262, sikkemajenkinsco.com.

Donald Judd, “Reliefs and woodcuts”Prints and wall sculptures by the pre-eminent Minimalist artist include 2 series of ten color woodcuts, one in cadmium red and one in ivory black, as well as wood wall reliefs (in clear) from 1989. Thru Jan. 19. MARY RYAN, 527 W. 26th St. (near 10th Ave). 212-397-0669, maryryangallery.com.

Kink: Geography of the Erotic Imaginationtakes patrons on an eye-opening tour through the geography of sexual fantasy with guide Katharine Gates, the author of “Deviant Desires: Incredibly Strange Sex.” Ongoing. $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors/students. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. MUSUEM OF SEX, 253 5th Ave (at 27th St). 212-689-6337, mosex.com.

Ron Klein/Lance Letscher, “Found Objects + Collage”Klein presents a number of wall-sited installations of found objects—both seed pods from far-flung locations and man-made objects. Letscher exhibits recent works in a range of scales—collages of found, altered papers and other materials. Thru Jan. 12. HOWARD SCOTT, 529 W. 20th St. (near 10th Ave.) 7th Fl. 646-486-7004, howardscottgallery.com.

Golan Levin5 new interactive systems using technology to examine spectatorship and the human gaze. Thru Jan. 12. BITFORMS, 529 W. 20th St. (near 10th Ave). 212-366-6939.

Ron LindenUsing centric shapes and forms, along with natural earth tones, Linden creates abstract paintings accentuated by a playful application of light and dark shades.Phranc, “Cardboard Cobbler”Primarily known for her cutting-edge singing/songwriting career dating back to the 70s, Phranc created this project out of cardboard sculptures and installations. Both thru Jan. 26. CUE ART FOUNDATION, 511 W. 25th St. (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-206-3583, cueartfoundation.org.

MaskHistoric and avant-garde examples of masks, featuring artwork by Cindy Sherman, Folkert de Jong, Matthew Barney, Reena Spaulings, Andres Serrano, Yinka Shonibare, Richard Tuttle, and others. Thru Jan. 26. JAMES COHAN, 533 W. 26th St. (near 10th Ave). 212-714-9500, jamescohan.com.

Ornaments: Ho Hum all ye faithfulA group show featuring 65+ artists, each of whom created a work of art inspired by a holiday ornament. This exhibition is a sequel to one held at the gallery in 1991. Artists include Jim Butler, Andrea Cohen, Fabian Marcaccio, Space 1026, and others. Thru Jan. 12. BRAVINLEE PROGRAMS, 526 W 26th St, #211. 212-462-4404, bravinlee.com.

Sarah Pickering, “Fire Scene”10 large-scale color photos produced while an Artist in Residence at the UK Fire Training College from 2006-7. The images document spaces called “burn units” that are used to simulate accidental household fires. Jan. 10-March 15. DANIEL COONEY FINE ART, 511 W 25th St, #506. 212-255-8158, danielcooneyfineart.com.

Charles Ray3 new sculptures include Father Figure, an 18-and-a-half ton sculpture made from solid machined steel; Chicken, a 2-and-a-half-inch long sculpture of a bird egg; and The New Beetle, depicting a 4-year-old boy playing with a toy car. Thru Jan. 19. MATTHEW MARKS, 522 W. 22nd St (near 10th Ave). 212-243-0200, matthewmarks.com.

Chris Sauter, “Homemaker”Reconstructions from Sauter’s Texas childhood including his boyhood bedroom, a giant model of a uterus made from found materials, and a dining room table. Thru Jan. 12. CUETO PROJECT, 551 W. 21st St (near 11th Ave). 212-229-2221, cuetoproject.com.

MARTIN SCHOELLER, “NEW WORK”Large format photographic portraits. Schoeller has added to his “CLOSE UP” series (2006) and eponymous book (2005). Works include color and black and white prints not exhibited on the east coast before, large tightly cropped faces ranging in personalities from celebrities, athletes, musicians and politicians to members of his family and non-famous individuals. Jan. 8-Feb. 23. Opening reception on Jan. 10, 6-8pm. HASTED HUNT, 529 W 20th St, 3rd Fl. 212-627-0006, hastedhunt.com.

Klaus Weber, “Shape of the Ape”A singular installation consisting of over 30 figurines from E-bay, perched atop fragile glass pedestals. The figurines are all versions of the same sculpture: an ape sitting on a stack of books pondering a human skull, and refer to the dialectic of what separates man and ape, or nature vs. culture. Thru Feb. 2. ANDREW KREPS, 525 W. 22nd St. (near 10th Ave). 212-741-8849, andrewkreps.com.

TOM WESSELMANN, “Drop – Out”An exhibition by the American pop artist (1931-2004) who specialized in found art collages. Thru Jan. 12. YVON LAMBERT, 550 West 21st St. 212-242-3611, yvon-lambert.com.

Carey Young, “If/Then”New work by London-based artist Young employs a variety of media such as video, installation, photography and text, and often takes the form of a process involving tools and language appropriated from the sphere of global business. Thru Jan. 12. PAULA COOPER GALLERY, 521 W. 21st St. 212-255-1105.

Music

Music in chelseaWeekly classical music concerts. Sun. at 4pm. $10 suggested donation, $5 students/seniors. St. Peter’s Church, 346 W. 20th St. (btw 8th & 9th Aves). 212-929-2390, email: mic@bitsworld.com.

Annie RossThe jazz legend continues her concert run of Tues. at 7 p.m. Metropolitan Room at Gotham, 34 W 22nd St. (btw 5th & 6th Aves.) 212-206-0440, metropolitanroom.com

Matthew ShippThe pianist performs as part of the “Harlem in the Himalayas” acoustic jazz concert series. Jan. 4 at 7pm. Happy hour from 6-7. $18 in advance / $20 day of (includes admission to Museum galleries). RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St. (7th Ave). 212.620.5000 x 344, rmanyc.org.

Talks & Readings

An Evening with the Writers and Performers from Saturday Night LiveFeaturing the writers and players of Saturday Night Live performing stand up, sketches, and more. The lineup includes: Hosted by Jason Sudeikis, Bryan Tucker, Colin Jost, Fred Armisen, Andy Samberg, and more. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Writer’s Guild of America East. Jan. 7 at 8pm. $12 in advance, $15 day of. COMIX, 353 W. 14th St. (bet 8th & 9th Ave). 212-524-2500, comixny.com.

Jami AttenbergThe acclaimed young author reads and signs copies of her new novel, “The Kept Man” (Riverhead) about a young woman whose husband has fallen into a coma, and her discovery of evidence that casts doubt on their marriage. Jan. 9 at 7pm.Fiction Book Clubwill meet to discuss “The Whole World Over” by Julia Glass. Jan 14 at 7pm. Neil StraussBest-selling author of “The Game” discusses his new book,“The Rules of the Game,” a 2-volume set featuring Strauss’s how-to guide for pickup artists (The StyleLife Challenge) and a new volume of Game stories (The Style Diaries). Jan. 8 at 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave (bet 21st & 22nd Sts). 212-727-1227, bn.com.


Theater

The Blue BirdA multimedia musical spectacular about a materialistic girl who goes on a fantastical journey with some magical household companions to find the fabled “blue bird of happiness”. Thru Jan. 13. $40. URBAN STAGES, 259 W. 30th St. (near 8th Ave.) 212-868-4444, urbanstages.org.

The Devil’s DiscipleGeorge Bernard Shaw’s comedy, set during the American War of Independence, is the story of Dick Dudgeon, a young revolutionary whose passionate belief in the right to human happiness could lead to dangerous, even life-threatening, consequences. Starring Charlotte Moore and Ciaran O’Reilly. Thru Jan. 27. $55-$60. IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE, 132 W. 22nd St. (near 6th Ave). 212-727-2737, irishrep.org.

Gold Rush BurlesqueTheatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor accompanied by optional dinner and drinks. Tues. at 10pm. LOTUS, 409 W. 14th St (at 9th Ave). 212-243-4420, starshineburlesque.com.

The Made Up Musicalis a 45-min. improvised musical comedy show that changes each week according to audience suggestions. Fri. at 10pm. $7. MAGNET THEATER, 254 W 29th St (btw 7th & 8th Aves). 212-244-8824, themadeupmusical.com.


Tours

Contemporary Art Gallery ToursNY Gallery Tours presents walking tours through the world’s center for contemporary art. Visit 8 modern art galleries on a tour that finds and explains this month’s most fascinating exhibits in painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography. Sat. at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets $20. Meet at 526 W. 26th St. (btw. 10th & 11th Aves) 212-946-1548, nygallerytours.com.

The Historic Flatiron District90-minute walking tours through this vibrant neighborhood, featuring some of the City’s most notable buildings, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the Flatiron building. Sponsored by Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District. Every Sun. 11 am – 12:30 pm. Free. Meet in front of the William Seward statue on the southwest corner of Madison Square Park, at 23rd St. and Broadway.

Chelsea Now ListingsListings are free and accepted until two weeks before the event is to be published. In order to be considered for inclusion, please mail complete information to Casey Easterling at 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-1548 or email listings@chesleanow.com. Use Listings as the subject line. Questions, call 646-452-2472.