JAZZ ACROSS THE AMERICAS

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GRAMMY award winners Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra open their performance season at Symphony Space with the newest installment of their Jazz Across the Americas series, this time shifting focus to Venezuela.

As always, an incredible roster of instrumentalists and composers will join the 18-piece powerhouse to bring light to a different patch in the woven quilt of jazz. The orchestra will present the world premiere of “Venezuela Unida” by Edward Simon, a Guggenheim Fellow, which was commissioned by the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance specifically for this concert.

FAMILY FEUD?

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Family feud, or Sister showdown. Tonight's match gives a new meaning to sibling rivalry. Venus or Serena, Who will be the queen of Queens?

They hold 28 major titles between them and tonight showdown is bound to change that.

How To Live Stream Serena Vs. Venus At The US Open ... For Free! http://dcdr.me/1Ob9vGj

Tonight: Serena Vs. Venus In Williams' Historic U.S. Open Match http://n.pr/1g7CQDN

Why Serena Williams rules: the finger roll toss http://on.wsj.com/1VJlVaA

Venus vs. Serena Williams: A Long, Uncomfortable Rivalry http://nyti.ms/1UyRYgd

PHOTO: The AP

FOCAL POINT GALLERY

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In response to a growing community interest and further enhancing the mission to make art accessible to the widest possible audience, Focal Point Gallery will once again present Artist’s Choice beginning this Friday, September 11th -and ending on Sunday, October 11th.

Opening Reception will be held on Friday, September 11th, from 7-10P If you are an artist, or know of one, who would like to take part in the above exhibitions call: 718-885-1403 to make an appointment to bring in your work.

LABOR DAY

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US celebrates many wonderful holidays, but on Labor Day Weekend we get together with family and friends to pay tribute to the hardworking men and women workers for whom this day was founded.

The Central Labor Union of New York held the nation’s first Labor Day Parade on September 5, 1882, when 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square in NYC. They stood together in solidarity, taking time off from work to honor and celebrate the dignity of Labor.

DAILY EXERCISE

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What’s the one prescription that can lower your risk for 5 major diseases and with NO side effects?

If you guessed exercise, you’re absolutely right. Exercise has the power to keep you from developing high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact, exercise can lower your risk of heart disease as effectively as medications!

It can also help ease arthritis pain, sharpen your memory, trim your waistline, and preserve your independence.

GOP Trump

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The party of Lincoln may become the party of Trump. According to a Marist Poll, The Donald is the clear Republican leader, as Bush and Walker Plummet in Iowa and New Hampshire Meanwhile Democrat Hillary Clinton stumbles, and Sanders emerges.

This featured, national poll on Politics in the 2016 race for the White House, shows businessman Donald Trump leading his Republican rivals indicates this in the early caucus and primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

SUNDAY AT THE MET

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This may be your final opportunity to view an extremely interesting installation. Through September 7, 2015 (extended from August 16)

The crowds this weekend were not as bad as the last time our friends visited. Neighbors Elena and Bill double dated with my wife Yirong and me to enjoy this spectacular eye opening experience. So our advise is to go today or tomorrow, before its too late.

Costume Institute’s Spring 2015 Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum to Focus on Chinese Imagery in Art, Film, and Fashion

3 TRILLION TREES

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Previous estimates had the number of trees in the world at around 400 billion, but a new study proves otherwise that the actual number of trees Earth has at present is about eight times that number.

Earth Has 3 Trillion Trees; New Study Updates Figure to Aid Future Research Projects : Science : University Herald: http://www.universityherald.com/articles/23163/20150903/earth-has-3-tri…

Global count reaches 3 trillion trees http://www.nature.com/news/global-count-reaches-3-trillion-trees-1.18287

SENDING OUT AN SOS

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SOS stands for Summer Outing Spectacle. This has been a splendid summer, but too short in my opinion.
However, this weekend weather could not be better in NYC. I hope someone get my message in the bottle.

Although technically there are a couple of weeks left before Fall officially arrives, Labor Day Weekend signals the end of Summer. However, Summer is not over yet and we've got weeks left until September 22, which is the last official day of the season. Everyone, please, stop the rush to Autumn. In case you are counting the hours, here is the official timekeeper.

LABOR DAY CRACKDOWN

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Law enforcement officials are participating in the statewide initiative. New York State Police and local departments are increasing enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving.

The campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs through Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is aimed at significantly reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs.

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