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OUT AND ABOUT CULTURE FIX SNAPS Millions raised for Sandy victims at 12-12-12 concert by Emily Laermer and Miriam Kreinin Souccar CAREER BUILDERS MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Learn how to rank higher on search engines through Ajax Union’s SEO WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVES. Joe Apfelbaum, the chief executive and a certified Google trainer, will discuss strategies, including online marketing tips. Attendees will learn how to build, manage and grow their businesses by correctly using these strategies. The seminar is at 7 p.m. at 41 E. 11th St., at University Place. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit www.ajaxunion.com. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Find out how to make money from your mobile ideas at MONETIZING YOUR APP, a live stream hosted by General Assembly. Glen Nigel Straub, director of global monetization at Millennial Media, will discuss how mobile advertising works, and attendees will debate the virtues of free and paid apps. The event is at 4 p.m. and costs $20 for the live stream and $45 to add a video recording. For more information, visit www.general assemb.ly. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 See the bulls and bears of Manhattan’s financial district with the WALL STREET PHOTO SAFARI. Attendees will have the opportunity to hone their photography skills while taking pictures of classical and modern architecture, including landmarks like the New York Stock Exchange. Additional safaris will run through July. The tour starts at 10 a.m. at Federal Hall, 26 Wall St., at Broad Street. Tickets are $100. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.newyorkcity photosafari.com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 For the first time ever, come see YMUSIC + GREG SAUNIER PLAY THE MUSIC OF JHEREK BISCHOFF, accompanied by the multiinstrumental artist himself. The group will perform 30 minutes of new music by Mr. Bischoff. The free shows are at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 61 W. 62nd St., at Columbus Avenue. For more information, visit www.lincolncenter.org. getty images DAVID BRYAN, GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE, JON BON JOVI, GOV. ANDREW CUOMO and RICHIE SAMBORA backstage at Madison Square Garden before the 12-12-12 concert on Dec. 12. More than $30 million was raised from ticket sales before the day of the concert, with totals reaching $50 million during the show. The proceeds will go to the Robin Hood Foundation Relief Fund to aid Sandy victims. Robin Hood Foundation Executive Director DAVID SALTZMAN (left) with 12-12-12 concert producer JOHN SYKES before the show. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Musicians of all kinds will take to the streets, gardens and subways on the shortest day of the year during the second annual MAKE MUSIC WINTER. Twelve free participatory musical parades are scheduled for neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Participants include BAM, the Public Theater and Friends of the High Line. The event aims to transform the cityscape for a single day. For more information, including a schedule of events, visit www.make musicny.org. matthew carasella DON’T MISS MUSICAL PARADES WARREN KANDERS, THELMA GOLDEN, LEONARD LAUDER and ALLISON KANDERS at the Whitney Museum of American Art’s annual benefit on Dec. 11. The gala raised more than $2.7 million for the museum. STANLEY RUMBOUGH, KATHRYN CHENAULT and STAR JONES mingle at the New York City Mission Society’s benefit celebrating 200 years of service. The event raised nearly $1 million. OPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Works by 18 early- to midcentury American artists will be on display at AMERICAN LEGENDS: FROM CALDER TO O’KEEFFE at the Whitney Museum of Art. Artists include Alexander Calder, Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe. Work by realist artists will be presented alongside work from modernists. The museum is at 945 Madison Ave, at East 75th Street. Hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, and free for children under 18. For more information, visit www.whitney.org. FUNDRAISERS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Bid on artwork, jewelry and artifacts while supporting an organization established at the request of the Dalai Lama at the 10TH ANNUAL TIBET HOUSE U.S. BENEFIT AUCTION. Items up for auction include Kate Spade jewelry, rugs from Tibet and a photograph by Yoko Ono. The event is at 6 p.m. at Christie’s Auction House, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Tickets start at $175. For more information, visit www.tibethouse.us. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Filmstress Filmz is raising money for its next film series through the LIVING LEGENDZ FUNDRAISER. The documentary series will highlight African and Latino individuals who have contributed to culture and society, including former professor Leonard Jeffries, poet Abiodun Oyewole and filmmaker Jamal Joseph Chair. The event is at 8 p.m. at the National Black Theater, 2031 Fifth Ave. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit www.filmstress.com. Crain’s New York Business @CrainsNewYork Crain’s New York Business thoroughly covers NYC’s major industries, including Wall Street, media, the arts, real estate, retail, hospitality, and more. New York, NY http://www.crainsnewyork.com Crain’s Stats and The City @StatsAndTheCity Crain’s Real Estate @CNYBRealEstate Daily coverage of real estate breaking news, deals, executive moves, and events. New York, NY http://www.crainsnewyork.com/realestate joseph stella News with numbers, brought to you by @CrainsNewYork. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Crain's New York Business - December 17, 2012

IN THE BOROUGHS
IN THE MARKETS
THE INSIDER
BUSINESS PEOPLE
CORPORATE LADDER
OPINION
GREG DAVID
ALAIR TOWNSEND
REPORT: SMALL BUSINESS
FOR THE RECORD
CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE DEALS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SOURCE LUNCH
OUT AND ABOUT
SNAPS

Crain's New York Business - December 17, 2012