Events - September, 18, 2012
Books, FilmAuthor Daniel Wolff Interviewed by Filmmaker Jonathan Demme
Writer Daniel Wolff’s books include How Lincoln Learned to Read, and You Send Me: The Life of Sam Cooke. Daniel was researching for the documentary...
Performing Arts/Film, Books
Wyclef Jean
The former Fugee reads from his book Purpose: An Immigrant's Story.
Books, History/NYC
Maid as Muse: How Servants Changed Emily Dickinson's Life and Language with Aife Murray
Books
Jaime Manrique With Jessica Hagadorn
Acclaimed writer Jaime Manrique reads from Cervantes Street, his new novel that captures the essence of Miguel de Cervantes like no other work of fiction...
Books
Victor LaValle: The Devil in Silver
Award-winning writer Victor LaValle will read from his new novel The Devil in Silver and talk about how the book came into being.
Science/Tech/Health
Special Lecture on Chinese Medicine
China Institute is honored to host a special lecture by the renowned Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen, DMS. He is the 88th Generation Daoist Master of...
Why Standpoint Still Matters
Alison Wylie, professor of philosophy and anthropology, University of Washington. In this talk Professor Wylie will address standpoint theory’s contentious history as an explicitly political as well...
Books, History/NYCKen Follett - Winter of the World
World-renowned British novelist Ken Follett discusses his latest book with Charles Osgood (moderator). Set against the backdrop of the international upheaval of the 1930s and...
Food & Drink
James Beard Foundation and Vermilion Women in Culinary Leadership Evening
The James Beard Foundation and Vermilion will host a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Martha Teichner featuring Martha Stewart, Lidia Bastianich, Dorothy Hamilton, Rohini Dey,...
Books
Very Short Sentences with Verlyn Klinkenborg
Author and New York Times editorial board member Verlyn Klinkenborg will give tips and tricks, take questions, and discuss the recommendations in his new book, Several Short Sentences...
Performing Arts/Film, History/NYC
Celtic Cross Over: The Impact of Celtic Nations on New York from Broadway to Wall St.
A discussion on the unique role of Celtic cultural enterprises in New York City and, by extension, the rest of the United States. Our panel will...
Performing Arts/Film, Books
Cyndi Lauper
Legendary and iconic singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper will be in conversation with Greil Marcus as she discusses her book Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir. Priority seating with...
Books
Andrew Zolli
Andrew Zolli is joined by bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, radio host Jad Abumrad, and other special guests to discuss resilience, the emerging field of study...
Performing Arts/Film
Ray Charles: Soul Brothers
In the late 1950’s, these two giants of soul collaborated on a series of classic recordings. Examine the incredible music that jazz vibraphonist Milt Jackson...
Books
Mystery Night
Andrew Cotto (Outerborough Blues) and Attica Locke (The Cutting Season) read from their thrillers and talk about writing. Q&A and signings follow. Part of the Brooklyn Book Festival.
Legal/Politics/Economics,
The Road to Venezuela's Elections: A Look at the Media, Public Opinion, and the Economy
After 13 years in office, President Hugo Chávez is seeking re-election. He faces perhaps his strongest contender yet, Henrique Capriles Radonski, the 40-year-old candidate of...
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