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Veterans Day and Beyond: Talks Around History, Politics, and the Military

By Alison Durkee

Americans will pay tribute to the honorable men and women who have served their country this month, as Veterans Day takes place on Monday, November 11. But there’s plenty of ways to learn more about the U.S. military—and the wars and politics that have affected it—even beyond the upcoming holiday. Celebrate Veterans Day and get a broader perspective on America’s military struggles past and present with these upcoming talks and events.

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The Shed: A New Home for Culture in Hudson Yards

By Alison Durkee

Among the shiny new skyscrapers and high-end stores dotting Hudson Yards is The Shed, a multi-million dollar arts complex at the heart of the city’s newest neighborhood. As the new space opens its doors to the public for the first time, it’s putting forth an ambitious vision for artistic programming that expands beyond a single discipline—ideally becoming a venue whose work is as flexible as the building that contains it.
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