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Who Gets to Call It Art?Towering Figures
Who gets to decide what is and isn’t art? On today’s show, painter James Rosenquist and a documentary filmmaker weigh in on the matter. Later on, we'll look at the toll radical strip mining is taking on the mountains of Appalachia. And we’ll learn about the life of one of the most influential college presidents of all time: Nicholas Murray Butler, of Columbia. Plus: a look at the comedic side of corporate life.
Who Gets to Call It Art?
Peter Rosen’s documentary "Who Gets to Call It Art?" profiles Henry Geldzahler, the first curator of contemporary art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He joins us today, along with painter James Rosenquist, for a look at how the definition of art changed in New York during the 1960s.
Music:
“Nutty,” “Misterioso” and “Hackensack (Take One)” from “The Complete Black Lion and Vogue Recordings of Thelonius Monk”
A Leading Mind
In Nicholas Miraculous, Michael Rosenthal revisits the life of one of the most influential college presidents of all time: Nicholas Murray Butler, the man who served as president of Columbia University for 44 years.
» Read an excerpt of Nicholas Miraculous in the Reading Room
Events: Michael Rosenthal will be giving a reading and signing books on
Thursday, February 2nd at 6pm
The Low Library at Columbia University
Music:
“Waltz” and “Butterflies” from the motion picture soundtrack to “Angels and Insects” with music by Alexander Balanescu, a Mute Recordings release
Funny Business
Max Barry's latest novel, Company, is a send up of corporate life. He'll tell us about creating a fictional company run by an absentee CEO, complete with a knockout receptionist and an ambitious new employee.
Events: Max Barry will be giving a talk and signing books on
Wednesday, February 1st at 8pm
Rocky Sullivan’s
129 Lexington Ave. (between 28th and 29th Streets)
Music:
“Troubles Tango” and “Mom!” from the motion picture soundtrack of “The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love” with music composed by Terry Dame, a Milan Recordings Release
(re)Moving Mountains?
Erik Reece, the son of a coal worker and a native Kentuckian, exposes the toll radical strip mining is taking on the mountains of Appalachia. In Lost Mountain, Mr. Reece describes the year he spent observing the practice of "mountaintop removal," and he explains the effect it's having on the environment and the economy.
Events: Erik Reece participate in a panel discussion on environmental journalism on
Wednesday, February 1st
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
116th Street and Broadway
The discussion begins at 7pm in the World Room
Music:
“Lyman’s Walk,” “Delbert’s Tear” and “Fiddler’s Elbow” from the motion picture soundtrack for “Brother’s Keeper” music composed by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, an Angel recordings release
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
