Events - January, 28, 2013
History/NYC
Hunting Down the Jews: Vichy, the Nazis and Mafia Collaborators in Provence, 1942-1944
With Isaac Levendel, PhD., the author of "Not the Germans Alone, A Son’s Search for the Truth of Vichy." The author's mother, Sarah Lewendel, a...
Legal/Politics/Economics, Blueprint for Accountability: Drone Warfare
Join activist, journalist, and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin for an in-depth conversation and Q&A about her latest book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control. Presentation...
Performing Arts/FilmPortlandia Live
Meet the three co-creators and co-writers of IFC’s original hit comedy series “Portlandia,” premiering its third season on January 4: stars Fred Armisen (“Saturday Night Live”) and Carrie...
Books, Religion/Spirituality, History/NYC
Emil Draitser, "Laughing All the Way to Freedom"
Drawing on his book, Taking Penguins to the Movies: Ethnic Humor in Russia, Professor Emil Draitser of Hunter College explores the role of jokelore in helping...
Performing Arts/Film, History/NYC
On Harry Houdini
Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, author and TV commentator Dr. Gail Saltz moderates this series: a look inside the minds of larger-than-life historical figures, examining the psychological...
Books
Ian Svenonius
Ian Svenonius comes to Brooklyn on Monday, January 28th, for a presentation/performance/seance where he channels the spirits of dead rock stars to talk about some...
Performing Arts/Film, Books
Book Launch: Unknown Pleasures by Peter Hook
Legendary bassist Peter Hook launches the definitive story of Joy Division. Pitchfork Editor and metal columnist Brandon Stosuy will join the author in conversation. DJ Sportcoat will be on the turntables, and...
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