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Jan. 1: 25 Lectures to Attend in January, Jane Goodall & More

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The Curriculum is Thought Gallery’s weekly email newsletter highlighting the top 10 upcoming talks, readings and panel discussions.

Happy New Year! Start off 2014 with the top 25 lectures, readings and discussions to attend this January. From award-winning author Ishmael Beah to Pulitzer-Prize winning artist Art Spiegelman, there are plenty of intriguing people to meet and see. What is on your agenda for this month?

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Jane Goodall: The Power of Plants

Join renowned naturalist Dr. Jane Goodall as she discusses her experience in nature and her enthusiasm for botany, looking at the world as an adventurer, scientist and devotee of sustainable foods and gardening. Tickets on sale now. When & Where: Tuesday, April 8, 8:15 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y

Top 10 Upcoming Lectures, Readings & Discussions in NYC

• Step into the future with curator Donald Albrecht for a tour of Norman Bel Geddes, a visionary designer whose dynamic vision of America’s future streamlined designs for everything from household appliances to airplanes. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York

• Join author Gary Shteyngart as he introduces his new memoir Little Failure, a seriously hilarious exploration of his life. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space

• Meet the legendary woman Edie Windsor who was at the center of the groundbreaking case that cleared the way for marriage equality. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 8:15 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y

• Attend a discussion and friendly debate about the relationships between China and the U.S. and learn about new book Debating China. A book signing to follow. Thursday, Jan. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Asia Society and Museum

• Meet Grammy Award-winning singer Angeèlique Kidjo who will speak about her memoir Spirit Rising, an intimate look into how she escaped Communist Africa to pursue her dreams. Thursday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble – Union Square

• A powerful proram, Fighting Modern Day Slavery brings a survivor of sex trafficking and experts to discuss social movements and human rights. Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. at the Brooklyn Historical Society

• Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of exhibit Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930 with the museum’s director and experts. Sunday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m. at the Noguchi Museum

• Robert M. Gates served as the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. On his only New York stop, he introduces his book Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. at the New-York Historial Society

• Join celebrated author and Manhattanite Fran Lebowitz for an evening of candid conversation. Friend Martin Scorsese will join for part of the talk.Thursday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

• Attend a haiku-writing workshop with award-winning poet Sonia Sanchez. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. at Brooklyn Museum

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