Books
Eat Joy: Stories and Comfort Food From Celebrated Writers
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesArt and food go hand in hand in this exciting new collection of culinary essays, illustrations, and recipes, Eat Joy, which explores how food connects us to others and provides comfort. Acclaimed food writer Helen Rosner leads a unique evening of storytelling and conversation, featuring several of the book's contributors, including an introduction from editor Natalie Eve Garrett, and […]
Birthday Tribute Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Screening and Talkback
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSince her passing on August 5, 2019, Toni Morrison’s novels, essays, and interviews comfort and continually remind us of her genius. She is one of the most profound writers and thinkers who’s ever lived. We invite you to gather together on her birthday to honor her awesome legacy. We will screen the award-winning documentary Toni Morrison: The […]
The Art of Reclaimed Wood
The National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY, United StatesWood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Today, the woods are both preserved like the woods that frame The National Arts Club and reemerge through demolition. Klaas Armster and Alan Solomon are partners at Sawkill Lumber, a Brooklyn-based […]
Visually Represented: Redefining “Hero” in 21st Century Comics
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesIn an exciting panel moderated by seasoned editor Joseph Illidge, comic book creators, Vita Ayala (Livewire), Robin Ha (Almost American Girl), and Khary Randolph (Excellence, Black) discuss using the language and format of the graphic novel to tell diverse stories related to culture, sexuality, and race, and also feature protagonists who transform our idea of the traditional comic book hero. They will also […]
Susan Fowler and Gretchen Carlson in Conversation
Cooper Union's Frederick P. Rose Auditorium 41 Cooper Square, New York, NY, United StatesThe unbelievable true story of the young woman who faced down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley and what came after Susan Fowler, the technology op-ed editor at The New York Times, shares her story of facing down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley history--and what came after. She […]