Events - August, 8, 2012

Award Winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson & Food Journalist/Writer Amanda Hesser in Conversation

Come and nibble on divine snacks with acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson as he discusses the food world with well -known journalist/writer Amanda Hesser. They’ll talk...

Books

Charity Shumway - Ten Girls to Watch

A funny and uplifting debut novel from author Charity Shumway, about stumbling through the early years of adulthood while taking (or not taking) the advice...

Performing Arts/Film

Marc Courtade on the Incomparable Julie Andrews

Marc Courtade discusses Julie Andrews: Incomparable and incandescent, she is an award-winning English actress, singer and author, recipient of Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, Screen...

Art/Photo/Design

Compass: Folk Art in Four Directions

New York City has a rich history tied to its thriving harbor, which drove the development of its urban environment. The American Folk Art Museum...

Legal/Politics/Economics, History/NYC

David Cowen on "Haym Salomon: Life, Legacy, Myth and Reality of the Jewish-American Revolutionary War Financeer"

In 1976, the United States honored Haym Salomon with a stamp. The inscription on the reverse side said “Financial Hero — Businessman and broker Haym...

Legal/Politics/Economics

The Obamas

In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of lectures on popular topics to...

Mid-Summer's Night Manifestation Magic Meditation

According to the Buddha, "All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become."...

Food & Drink

Ted Allen - In My Kitchen: 100 Recipes and Discoveries for Passionate Cooks

For passionate home cooks looking for inspiring new recipes and techniques, this illustrated lecture focuses on food that takes time and its inherent pleasures. With the...

Art/Photo/Design, Film

The Himalayas

The Himalayas defy both description and comprehension. Snow leopards, wolves, monkeys, foxes, and spiders all call these mountains home. Post Screening Discussion with Dr. Peter Clyne,...

Books

Live To Tell: The Life and Legacy of Black Queer Literature Beyond the New Millennium

Join black queer writers for a lively discussion about writing and publishing in the Digital Age. Learn about their successes and struggles and share your...