Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here's what's coming up this week:

Writing Your Obsessions - Sunday, November 23

Shakespeare's Secret Language - Monday, November 24

Punk: A History - Monday, November 24

Wontons & Dumplings - Wednesday, November 26

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We were really excited to learn about Groupmuse and wanted to help spread the word! Groupmuse organizes classical music parties--groupmuses--hosted in people's living rooms throughout the United States.

They've got a couple of big groupmuses coming up:

Saturday, December 6 - Pioneer Works in Red Hook is hosting a 250-person capacity groupmuse! A Mendelssohn string octet will two sets. Suggested donation: $10-$15 for...

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Some surprising facts from Patrick Lamson-Hall's great class on the park's history:

• The north part of what is now Prospect Park was once a dumping ground for trash. People avoided it: It was smelly, and somehow, they thought this caused venereal diseases.
• Prospect Park is the only urban Revolutionary War battlefield that still largely looks the way it did at the time of the battle.
• After designing Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted managed a...

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Plate and Pencil 

Diana Kuan's adorable food-inspired designs on totes, onesies, cards, and more!

Emilie Shapiro Contemporary Metals 

Something for everyone: Emilie's gorgeous jewelry collections range across a variety of styles and price points.

Tasi-Masi 

Anna Macoboy makes concrete planters and other nature art. It's all lovely and hand-made.

Gothamsmith

3D printed jewelry, accessories, and cufflinks in a variety of...

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While we don't have a proper newsletter hitting your inboxes this week, we've posted a bunch of new class sessions. Help us spread the word by sharing the post with your friends via Facebook or Twitter by Friday at 5pm, then comment below to let us know you did and we'll enter you to win a $40 gift certificate.

Wontons & Dumplings! - November 26

Folds, fillings, and how to cook off your creations 

Rana kauffeldi: A New Frog...

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