"For the People - Not for Profit"
"For the People" – The City Reliquary Museum aims to be a service for the people of New York City – natives, newcomers, and passersby.
"Relics of the City" – Displayed artifacts include the odd and intriguing among many diverse objects which, through their thoughtful arrangement, entice passersby to learn more about the rich history of the area.
"Community Collections" – A changing display features other collectors’ findings. This area gives viewers a glimpse into the interests and often obsessions of fellow New Yorkers. It also emphasizes the importance of the collecting and preserving processes. Diverse displays attract diverse audiences.
"Community Events" – Sidewalk receptions celebrate new displays and offer people of the neighborhood a chance to know one another better. Larger events are organized at local venues with themes that correspond to the City Reliquary mission. A lack of commercial sponsorship and intimidating organizations provide an environment of optimism fueled by the goodwill of the participants.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 18, 2007 – WILLIAMSBURGH, Brooklyn – The 2nd Annual City Reliquary Benefit Gala will feature a talk by Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder and Director of the New York Institute for the Humanities at New York University.
The Reliquary’s most important fundraiser of the year, the event – to be held Monday, December 10th 2007 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Automotive High School Auditorium, located in McCarren Park, Williamsburgh, Brooklyn – will also include a Brooklyn Dodgers presentation by Paul Lukas, ESPN.com Uni-watch columnist, and author of Inconspicuous Consumption. JL Aronson (producer/director of Danielson: A Family Movie) will screen excerpts from the unreleased film Up on the Roof, a documentary about the rooftop pigeon keepers of Williamsburgh's Southside. Los Bomberos de Brooklyn, a multi-generational Puerto Rican bomba, rhythm and dance group from Williamsburgh's Southside will provide musical entertainment.
Following the presentations, a very special dinner for the Reliquary’s supporters will be held at Bamonte's, Williamsburgh's most historic Italian restaurant, from 9:00-11:00pm.
Tickets:
Auditorium Presentation Only: $30 (at the door)
Auditorium and Dinner: $125 (RSVP required)
RSVP by Monday Dec. 3rd 2007:
By phone to (718) R.U. CIVIC (782.4842)
Or by email to [email protected]
