Purity: Jonathan Franzen at the 92nd Street Y
“I am not a social realist novelist.” Read more
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September Song: Musical Events Around NYC
By Troy Segal
This week marks the opening of both the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet. The return of the performing arts season inspires this bill of upcoming music-themed—and often musical—talks, activities and performances. Play, orchestra, play! Read more
Back to School: Activities with Academic Twists
By Troy Segal
No matter what age we are, autumn is inevitably associated with academics, education, the start of a new school year. This sextet of talks, activities and lectures makes for a stimulatingly mixed curriculum, celebrating the joys of learning for its own sake. Read more
Talks, Flicks, More: Our Picks for the 2015 New York Film Festival
By Alison Durkee
Film fans in NYC have a lot to get excited about this fall, as the New York Film Festival returns to Lincoln Center from September 25 through October 11. Hosted by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the festival celebrates films and filmmakers both past and present, with a diverse slate of features, documentaries, live events, and more. Read more
The Ten Best Events at The New Yorker Festival 2015
By Joseph Avery
Labor Day has come and gone, and chagrined drivers know that school parking zones are back in effect. But not all is lost in Manhattan. As he has every autumn since 1999, Eustace Tilley will descend on NYC, friends in tow. Tickets for the 2015 New Yorker Festival, which takes place the first weekend in October, go on sale this Friday, September 11th at 12 noon. Our picks for the ten best events at The New Yorker Festival follow. Read more
Fashion Plates: Events for New York Fashion Week 2015
By Troy Segal
Just as we’re dealing with the post-Labor Day onset of autumn, along comes New York Fashion Week 2015 (Sept. 9-17), highlighting warm-weather garb—for next year. Until the clothes hit the stores, satisfy your sartorial sweet tooth with these delicious style-oriented symposia, special events and exhibits.
The Classics: Greece, Rome and the Ancient World in NYC
By Troy Segal
Don’t be misled by the phrase “oh, that’s ancient history.” Despite the distance of the centuries, aspects of Greece, Rome and other bygone civilizations can prove fascinatingly apt for our modern age—as shown by these antiquity-related talks, screenings and events coming to NYC. Read more
Iconic New York: Capturing the Essence of NYC
By Troy Segal
“I’m bound to say that New York’s a topping place to be exiled in,” P.G. Wodehouse once claimed. If you happen to be feeling exiled in an emptying city during these summer days, don’t sweat it. Embrace it, with activities in and/or centering on buildings, places and institutions that capture the essence of the city. Our town may seem quiet—but it never sleeps. Read more
Walking the Dog Days: Upcoming Tours in NYC
By Troy Segal
One way to beat the heat is to keep moving, and what better move than a guided tour around the thought-provoking nabes of New York City? From historic skyscrapers to ghost-ridden haunts, there’s an eclectic array of paths to choose from in the coming weeks. And if walking seems just too draining, we’ve even thrown in a couple of tours that provide their own transport. Read more
Untapped Cities: Q&A with Founder Michelle Young
“I wanted to showcase a side of the city that wasn’t about lamenting what was lost, but celebrating what makes the city so vibrant.” Read more