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Michael Jacobson argues that we need to rethink our current prison system in Downsizing Prisons. Next, Rosie Flores and Wanda Jackson tell us about bringing rockabilly to Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing series. Then, Mo Willems tells us about his new award-winning children’s book: Knuffle Bunny. And David Sedaris describes his latest book, a collection of short stories from authors who have inspired his writing. He’s joined by one of his favorite writers, Lorrie Moore.
Downsizing Prisons
Michael Jacobson, a former Commissioner of the New York City Departments of Correction and Probation, tells us why he thinks that the current prison system is failing to reduce crime or increase safety in Downsizing Prisons.
Cool Love
Wanda Jackson earned the title Queen of Rockabilly in the 1950s. Now she’s teamed up with alt-country artist Rosie Flores. They tell us about tonight’s performance as part of Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing series.
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Events:
Rosie Flores with her Special Guest Wanda Jackson performance
Tuesday, July 5 7:30-10 PM.
Rockabilly & Swingin’ Country
Tickets are $15
AS with all Swing events, ticket buyers can participate in a group dance lesson from 6:30 – 7 PM. The ladies take the stage from 7:30-10 PM. 7:30-10 PM.
Tickets are available in advance or on the day of the show at the MSNS box office in Avery Fisher Hall, at lincolncenter.org, or through CenterCharge 212-721-6500.
Knuffle Bunny
Mo Willems is the author of several well-loved children’s books. He’s also a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street. He tells us about his latest book, a foray into a toddler’s harrowing trip to the Laundromat with her father, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale.
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules
David Sedaris tells us about a new collection of his favorite short stories—those that have inspired him as a writer. He’s joined by Lorrie Moore, whose short story "People Like That Are the Only People Here: Canonical Babbling in Peed Onk" is included in Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules.
Events:
David Sedaris hosts an evening of readings with Sarah Vowell to support 826NYC. Lorrie Moore, Charles Baxter, Akhil Sharma, Joyce Carol Oates and others will read from their masterful stories.
Tuesday, July 5 @ 8:00 PM
The Great Hall at Cooper Union (East 7th Street and 3rd Avenue)
$20.00
Order tickets: http://www.826nyc.org/
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