by Kaitlin Ahern
On Oct. 2, six cast members from the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Orange Is the New Black traded their tan prison jumpsuits for some much chicer choices and took the stage at The Paley Center for Media in Midtown Manhattan to discuss life behind the scenes at Litchfield Correctional Facility. Read more
Rediscover the wonders of literary luminaries such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe and Marcel Proust at this season’s anticipated readings, and uncover new stories about our beloved New York as told by some of its greatest writers, including journalist Liz Smith, author Gay Talese and novelist Pete Hamill. Read more
Conceptual artist, author and art critic Brian O’Doherty stepped behind a podium and into the spotlight at the Whitney Museum on Thursday, Sept. 26 to speak about his lifelong friend Edward Hopper (1882-1967). O’Doherty discusses what he considers to be one of the greatest Hopper exhibits ever curated: Hopper Drawing (on view now through Oct. 6 at the Whitney Museum). Read more
This fall is full of chats and panel discussions with bright and interesting minds. Fill your calendar with our Curator’s Picks of the season.
The New York City skyline is dotted with skyscrapers and buildings that span various historical and cultural time spans, from modern-day structures to old brownstone rowhouses. Learn about the vast history of New York City neighborhoods through its architecture at these October talks. Read more
From the red carpet to the stage, celebrities take a moment to sit down at some of New York’s greatest institutions and community centers, including the 92nd Street Y, the Paley Center for Media and Carnegie Hall to answer audience questions and share insights and anecdotes. This fall, turn off the TV screen and catch these stars in person. Read more