Events - December, 20, 2012

Why Our Society likes Vampires. Or, Vampires R US

Some 220 vampire novels, from teen to adult, from detective, to romance, from gothic to modern, form the basis of this presentation. Nina Auerbach writes:...

Food & Drink, History/NYC

The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King

Rich Cohen, the author of "Tough Jews" and "Sweet and Low," unveils the biography of Samuel Zemurray, who rose from poverty to become head of...

Legal/Politics/Economics

Creative Financial Literacies: Speaking a Local Dialect

Impelled by consumer credit crises, many governments are introducing market-focused financial literacy programs. But what kinds of literacies are most needed for a sustainable, convivial...

Science/Tech/Health

Winter Solstice And Telescope Party

Join Museum astronomers and members of the Amateur Astronomers Association for the final night of the autumn season. First, see a “sneak preview” of the night sky...

Performing Arts/Film