READINGS Wednesday 12/1 BURT KEARNS New York Post columnist Steve Dunleavy moderates discussion …

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BURT KEARNS New York Post columnist Steve Dunleavy moderates discussion of Kearns’ Tabloid Baby with Stepping Out publisher, Chaunce Hayden & author Steve Powers; Borders, 461 Park Ave. (57th St.), 980-6785; 6, free.   DANIEL MENDELSOHN Jewish writer & gay father talks about identity struggles from The Elusive Embrace with author Louis Begley; Jewish Community
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DANCE BALLET HISPANICO Three new dances by David Roussève, Brazilian dancer Regina …

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Three new dances by David Roussève, Brazilian dancer Regina Miranda & Pedro Ruiz; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 242-0800; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 12/12].   the DANCE Repertorio Espas by David Roussève, Brazilian dancer Regina Miranda & Pedro Ruiz; Joyce Theater,
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SKITS & IMPROV ANTISLAM Rev. Jen hosts a scorn free open mic; …

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Rev. Jen hosts a scorn free open mic; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Weds. at 8, $3.   BURN MANHATTAN Improv multimedia comedy; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 502-0868; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $8.   BREAKUP GIRL LIVE! This month
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EXHIBITIONS AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th …

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40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 956-3535. "The Beaded Universe: Strands of Culture" focuses on "the world’s most ancient & portable art form–beads" [through 1/30]. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Central Park W. (79th St.), 769-5200. Annual showing of more than 300 tropical butterflies, "The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter"
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STAND-UP COMEDY BLUESTOCKING 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 330-8611. …

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172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 330-8611. SAT: TV Head, 12 a.m., $5.   CAROLINE’S COMEDY CLUB 1626 B’way (49th St.), 757-4100. Also see "Family." Weds. show at 7:30, $18 & two drink min., call for Thurs.-Sun. WEDS: All Star Showcase. THURS-SUN: Judy Gold. MON & TUES: New talent night hosted by Eddie
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FAMILY brooklyn botanic garden Brooklyn’s lovely Botanic Garden offers free admission to …

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Brooklyn’s lovely Botanic Garden offers free admission to visitors entering before noon on Saturdays, always free for those 16 & under & Tuesdays are free all day. Victorian Holiday & train show [through 1/9]. Watch bunnies skate & ice fish at "City Bunnies’ Winter Wonderland" [through 1/9] & "Blooming Lights" lights up the Garden with
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THEATER In Previews ELSA EDGAR New York debut of Bob Kingdom’s public relations …

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ELSA EDGAR New York debut of Bob Kingdom’s public relations story about a known "big mouth" & an FBI director; Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 333-4052; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 1/2].   hamlet Andrei Serban directs Shakespeare’s
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THEATER In Previews hamlet Andrei Serban directs Shakespeare’s classic, part of Shakespeare Festival …

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hamlet Andrei Serban directs Shakespeare’s classic, part of Shakespeare Festival at Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 239-6200; Weds, Fri., Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $45 [opens 12/12].   IF MEMORY SERVES Dark comedy exploits the entertainment industry; Promenade Theater, 2162 B’way (76th St.), 239-6200; Weds.-Sat.
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EXHIBITIONS AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th …

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40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 956-3535. "The Beaded Universe: Strands of Culture" focuses on "the world’s most ancient & portable art form–beads" [through 1/30].   AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Central Park W. (79th St.), 769-5200. Annual showing of more than 300 tropical butterflies, "The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in
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Checkov, Modernized & Naturalized

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The Group Theater itself began rehearsals in 1939 for a version of Three Sisters with Americanized dialogue by Clifford Odets, abandoning it before opening as a result of a feud between Stella Adler and Morris Carnovsky over what constituted "truthful" acting. Numerous later American playwrights, such as Lanford Wilson and David Mamet, have laid claim
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