Past Events
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | Members' Room
Dr. Robert Harrison sits down with the award-winning author for a discussion of her work, views, and travels.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 3:00 PM | Performance | Members' Room
Popular music historian Michael Lasser introduces Ira Gershwin's beloved work from Broadway to Hollywood, with live musical examples.
This event was generously supported by the Estate of Marian O. Naumburg.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 6:00 PM | Lecture | Ukrainian Institute
The publisher of the Library of America and the editor of its recent Twain volumes discuss Twain's blend of autobiography and tall tale.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM | Technology | Whitridge Room
Demonstrates Ancestry.com and some other basic online tools and strategies to build a family tree, search historical records, and uncover your family history online.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM | Performance | Members' Room
The chamber group celebrates the French and Italian traditions that influenced Steegmuller and Hazzard with Otto Respighi's "String Quartet in D Major," Gabriel Fauré's "Bonne Chanson," and Erik Satie's "Cabaret Songs," among others.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
Paul and Me is an intimate account by bestselling author A.E. Hotchner of his remarkable, enduring friendship with Hollywood legend Paul Newman. It is story of an unusual friendship and a tribute to an iconic actor and humanitarian.
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Friday, April 16, 2010 - 4:00 PM | Children | Members' Room
Steven Kroll grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a wonderful ethnic stew of Jewish, Latino, Chinese, and Viennese.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | Members' Room
Although the death of libraries has been predicted for many years, human assistance is still a requirement in the automated maze of contemporary life. Librarians of all specialties and backgrounds are stepping up to the challenge.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM | The Writing Life | Members' Room
Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and other social media are increasingly critical tools in the marketing and publicity of books. Learn how to use the power of the social web to connect with your audience and spread the word.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | Members' Room
Proust's reading is a constant underscore to his great work.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Performance | Members' Room
While he lived in New York, Antonin Dvorák used the techniques and enthusiasm he had brought to the national music of his native Bohemia.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Performance | Members' Room
Actor Nora Armani and cellist David Bakamjian lead a cultural journey through the spirit of Armenia in the company of poets, composers, folk songs, and sacred chants.
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Friday, March 12, 2010 - 4:00 PM | Children | Members' Room
The Children's Poet Laureate and author of over forty books for children introduces an anthology of more than 100 poems celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
New York Times journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin gives the first comprehensive account of the greatest American financial crisis since the Great Depression and its expansion into a global event.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 10:00 AM | The Writing Life | Whitridge Room
Jan Constantine, General Counsel and Assistant Director of The Authors Guild, will discuss the origin and outcomes of the groundbreaking class action copyright infringement lawsuit against Google, and describe the purpose and workings of the Book
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | Members' Room
News publishing is being strongly affected by new trends and technology, and a long tradition of great sports journalism is equally at risk.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:30 PM | Lecture | Members' Room
The Barnard College psychology professor offers a fresh look at the world of dogs from the dog's point of view.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:00 AM | The Writing Life | Whitridge Room
An enlightening discussion of the objectives and value of the book editing process and of how best to resolve issues over the title, cover art, blurbs, publicity, and, of course, content.
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Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 3:00 PM | Children | Members' Room
Katharine Holabird's Angelina Ballerina was an instant hit when it was first published more than 25 years ago. There are now over 35 books in print about the adventures of the ballet-mad mouseling, translated into over 15 languages.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 6:30 PM | The Writing Life | Members' Room
A special evening of cocktails and readings celebrating the literary magazine. Hosted by Jenny Lawrence.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 7:00 PM | Lecture | The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
With the beautiful and powerful Madame Chiang Kai-shek at the center, this is the story of the founding of modern China, one of the great dramas of the twentieth century.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 10:00 AM | The Writing Life | Whitridge Room
This talk is an important primer for writers on the right to protect copyrighted works. Our panelists will discuss what's at stake and what writers must know, and will present the self-help tools writers need to stop infringements on their work.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 5:30 PM | Children | Members' Room
Richard Peck's thirtieth book continues the story begun in the Newbery Medal winner A Year Down Yonder and the Newbery Honor book A Long Way from Chicago.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 2:00 PM | Performance | Members' Room
Using original text woven with excerpts from Austen's novels, letters, and juvenilia, together with suitable speech, period movement, costume, and music, Cheer from Chawton reveals the humor, affection, character, and depth of a dependent
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 10:00 AM | The Writing Life | Whitridge Room
When David Carnoy, Executive Editor of CNET Reviews/CBS Interactive wrote his book Knife Music, he tried to go the traditional route.