The Leonard Lopate Show

Phil Donahue’s New Film, “Body of War”

Now that he’s not hosting a talk show, Phil Donahue has directed "Body of War," a documentary about the life of Tomas Young, a young veteran who became paralyzed after less than a week in Iraq. Ellen Spiro is the film’s co-director and cinematographer. It opens Wednesday, April 9 at the IFC Center (323 Sixth Avenue).

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Making the Harpsichord Hot Again

The harpsichord caused a stir among audiences when it was invented in the Middle Ages. British harpsichord virtuoso Jane Chapman explains the history of the harpsichord, its place in contemporary music, and what she’s doing to re-popularize it.

Event: Jane Chapman will be performing at Merkin Concert Hall
Thursday, April 10 at 8 pm
129 West 67th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues)
For tickets and more info go here.

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Tips for the Home Cook

Chef and culinary educator James Peterson tells home cooks how they can move beyond just “following the recipe” to become inventive and precise cooks in their own right. His new book is Cooking.

Weigh in: Do you always follow recipe instructions exactly? How do you know what will work and what won't?

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Umami

The fifth taste, umami, is now at the forefront of modern cuisine. Gourmet magazine’s Ruth Reichl and Jonah Lehrer, author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist, tell us more about what umami is and why it has such a powerful effect on taste.

Event:
The Umami Festival
runs from April 8th through April 18th
at Roulette, 20 Green St. b/w Canal and Grand
For more information, go to umamifestival.com

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