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John BrownPassion and Politics
The Nation's circulation has increased a striking 71 percent since the election of George Bush in 2000. Victor Navasky, the magazine’s editor since 1978, gives us his perspective on America's current political climate. Then, David S. Reynolds tells us about his new biography of one of America’s most controversial historical figures: John Brown, Abolitionist. We’ll get a preview of this year’s UnParade from curator Elise Bernhardt and boombox orchestra composer Phil Kline. Finally, Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin reveal the highs and lows of Robert Oppenheimer’s life.
A Matter of Opinion
Victor Navasky has served as publisher and editorial director of The Nation since 1995, and since 1978 he's served as editor. In A Matter of Opinion, he looks back at his long, passionate relationship with the magazine.
Events:
E.L. Doctorow interviewing Victor Navasky on:
Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm
CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue (at 42nd St.)
Music:
Jump Start and Jazz, Wynton Marsalis: “Ragtime” / “1/2 Fiddle Bow Real”
John Brown, Abolitionist
David S. Reynolds shares his new biography, John Brown, Abolitionist. The book examines John Brown’s beliefs and his violent, controversial tactics in an attempt to put his contribution to the Civil War and the end of slavery into context.
Music:
“John Brown” sung by Earl Robinson and America’s People Chorus (c. 1936)
UnParade
Leonard is serving as Grand Marshal of this year’s UnParade throughout Lower Manhattan. He’ll speak with curator Elise Bernhardt and boombox artist Phil Kline about the event.
» A River to River Un-Parade event info
» Phil Kline website
American Prometheus
Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin take an in-depth look at the personal and public life of Robert Oppenheimer in American Prometheus.
» Excerpt of American Prometheus in the Reading Room
Events:
The authors of the Oppenheimer book will be giving a talk and signing books on Thursday, May 26 at noon at the Makor Steinhardt Center – 35 West 67th Street – for reservations, call 212-415-5500
Music:
Soundtrack to Cobb, music by Elliot Goldenthal: “Stump Meets Cobb”
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