The ING New York City Marathon

"The premier event of New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon is one of the world's great road races, drawing more than 90,000 applicants. The race attracts many world-class professional athletes, not only for the more than $600,000 in prize money, but also for the chance to excel in the media capital of the world before two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. As any one of the more than 700,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime."

Sunday November 4th

Official starts are from 8am to 10:08 a.m.

Live Coverage on Channel 4 (WMBC) begins at 9 a.m. Carnegie Hall: Berlin in Lights

Over 17 days, Carnegie Hall and partner venues throughout New York City will create a snapshot of contemporary Berlin, exploring the city that in the past was at the crossroads of Western culture and that today has reemerged as one of the world’s centers of artistic expression and forward thinking.

November 2nd to November 18th
Check website for event locations.
http://www.carnegiehall.org/berlininlights/

Architect League of New York Lectures: David Chipperfield Architects

"David Chipperfield Architects' recently completed Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach, Germany was just awarded the 2007 Stirling Prize. The firm’s America’s Cup Building, Veles e Vents in Valencia, Spain was also shortlisted. Other recent and current projects include the Des Moines Public Library in Iowa and the Master Plan for Berlin’s Museum Island. For more information, click here.

Admission is free for League members; $10 for non-members. League members may make reservations by emailing rsvp@archleague.org or by calling 212-980-3767. AIA and New York State continuing education credits are available."

Friday, November 2
7:00 p.m.

Caspary Hall
Rockefeller University
66th Street and York Avenue