Events - October, 19, 2012

Three Critics Discuss Theory Today

A conversation with Martin Hägglund, Adrian Johnston, and Slavoj Zizek.

The Child in the City of Play

In conjunction with the exhibition Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900–2000, this half-day symposium explores the impact of play in urban environments on childhood development....

Eco Warriors - Claire Chiang and Roger Moenks

Enjoy an evening of discovery as business leaders and activists share their groundbreaking work to solve environmental crises around the globe.

Religion/Spirituality, History/NYC

Washington's Letter to the Jews of Newport

With Paul Berger. George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Jews of Newport, RI—one of the most important documents regarding religious liberty in America—has been locked...

Art/Photo/Design

Flaming Pots and the Precocious Foragers of Ancient Japan

Simon Kaner, Head, Centre for Archaeology and Heritage, Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, and Director, Centre for Japanese Studies, University...

Books

Nelson DeMille - The Panther

Legal/Politics/Economics, Performing Arts/Film, Books

Stephen Colbert

In celebration of the launch of Stephen Colbert's America Again: Re-Becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't, join the #1 New York Times bestselling author and...

Books

Jobie Hughes - At Dawn

Books

First Edition Club Launch Party

Panel Discussion: The Value of the Book featuring Erik DuRon of Bauman’s Rare Books, Heather O’Donnell of Honey & Wax Booksellers, Emily Russo Murtagh of Greenlight...

Art/Photo/Design

Terri Weifenbach's Between Maple and Chestnut

Join Terri Weifenbach for a signing of her book Between Maple and Chestnut.

History/NYC, Film

WWII & NYC Film Series - Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Catherine Wyler discusses her father’s award-winning tale of strength and resilience on the British home front, with Lesley Stahl. Winner of six Academy Awards, including...

Performing Arts/Film

MetTalks: The Tempest

Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Met premiere of his own 2004 work. Peter Gelb talks with director Robert Lepage and baritone Simon Keenlyside, who sings...

Conditions of Possibility: Slavoj Žižek

As part of the series Critical Theory Today, eminent theorist Slavoj Žižek joins Martin Hägglund and Adrian Johnston in a discussion about “Conditions of Possibility,”...

Books

An Evening of Confessional Poetry

Confessional poetry often reveals all-too-candid glimpses into the life of an author, the details of which can be unflattering to the writer and uncomfortable for...

Film

Screening & Discussion: SASI & 3rd i NY present Screening & Discussion: "Papilio Buddha" with Director Jayan Cherian

Papilio Buddha, NYC-based filmmaker Jayan Cherian's debut feature, explores the life of a group of displaced Dalits ( the preferred term for those often called...