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Matvei Yankelevich and Rob Fitterman at the Poetry Project
Monday, June 07, 2010
The Poetry Project held a reading on a recent humid Wednesday evening at St. Mark's Church in the East Village featuring the contemporary poets Matvei Yankelevich and Robert Fitterman. Both poets are somewhat topical in their subject matter. Yankelevich balances idealism with irony in the treatment of his hip themes, while Fitterman favors humor with a hint of self-deprecation.
The room was packed.
Use the player above to listen to the entire event.
David Remnick On Obama
Thursday, May 27, 2010
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker magazine, engaged in a candid and casual conversation about his new book, "The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama," at Barnes & Noble, Union Square on April 28. After a brief history of why he chose to write a book on Obama, a figure who has been extensively covered, Remnick answered questions from the audience.
Robert Moses vs. Jane Jacobs
Monday, May 24, 2010
Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses are routinely pitted against each other--or at least their philosophies are--in conversations regarding street life and car and highway culture in New York City. Earlier this spring, the Museum of the City of New York hosted a panel discussion on the two big thinkers called "Robert Moses, Jane Jacobs and the Automobile." The auditorium was packed, and the conversation lively, as discussions on these contentious subjects often are.
Taming the Gods with Ian Buruma
Friday, May 07, 2010
Ian Buruma, author of Taming the Gods: Religion and Democracy on Three Continents, sat with Columbia University professor Andrew Delbanco during the Pen World Voices Festival. The two intellectuals met head-to-head at powerHouse Arena in Dumbo, Brooklyn and hashed out some of the most important and highly controversial topics in modern discourse both in America and Europe: religion, freedom, immigration and democracy.
Stream and download the entire conversation here.
Celebrating Moms and Motherhood
Friday, May 07, 2010
StoryCorps founder and award-winning public radio producer David Isay presented real-life stories about moms at the Tenement Museum. Listen to the full event here.
Talk to Me: Understanding Anne Frank's Diary
Monday, May 03, 2010
For the PEN festival, Francine Prose, Ernie Colón and Sid Jacobson discussed Anne Frank's diary, its impact on literature, history and society.
Talk to Me: Shirley Hazzard on 'Fire'
Monday, May 03, 2010
Shirley Hazzard spoke with fellow author Richard Ford about writing, poetry and much more for the PEN World Voice Festival. Listen to their conversation here.
Talk to Me: New York Stories at the PEN Festival
Friday, April 30, 2010
Talk to Me: "Secularism, Islam & Democracy" Featuring Tariq Ramadan
Friday, April 09, 2010
Talk To Me: Readings by Philip Schultz and Colm Tóibín
Monday, April 05, 2010
When poet Philip Schultz was preparing for a literary conference in Ireland a year ago, he turned to the works of Irish writer Colm Tóibín. Little did he know they would be flying to Ireland on the same plane, and that he'd be face-to-face with the author in the same cab. They reunited on Friday night at Le Poisson Rouge.
Gig Alerts: Roy Haynes
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
This veteran drummer and jazz powerhouse will be marking his 85th birthday with five nights of musical celebration that will kick off tonight at Blue Note. Download his classic track "Brown Skin Girl."
Shots You Snapped
Monday, February 08, 2010
NYC doesn't lack for live music, or for photographers who capture those performances. View a slideshow of the best pictures from the week that was.
Shots You Snapped
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Everyone's a photographer these days. Click here to see the week that was in live music, courtesy of music fans like you, including shots of Beach House, Matthew Shipp and Les Savy Fav (that guy →).
Shots You Snapped
Monday, January 25, 2010
View the slideshow for the best photos of recent NYC live shows.
Gig Alerts: Lucky Dragons
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Lucky Dragons
"Power Melody"
Playing at: Zebulon (258 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg)
Get: Tickets Donation after show | Directions
Gig Alerts: Jim White
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Jim White
"Jailbird"
Playing at: Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street, East Village)
Get: Tickets | Directions
Download This: Marco Benevento
Friday, January 01, 2010
Every weekday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area. Here's one from a piano player with a futuristic sound who's performing at Sullivan Hall on Saturday night.
Gig Alerts: Cordero
Friday, January 01, 2010
Cordero
"Guardasecretos"
Playing at: The Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Pkwy, Prospect Heights)
Get: Tickets (FREE) | Directions
Gig Alerts: Tune-Yards
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tune-Yards
"Sunlight"
Playing at: The Stone (Ave. C and 2nd St., East Village)
Get: Tickets ($10 at door) | Directions
The Worst of the Worst
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Year-end lists are not just about remembering the best. Where there's the good, there's always the bad. Here are some "worst of the worst" lists that remind us of what we loved to hate in 2009.