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We celebrate the 40th anniversary of New York magazine! Also: singer/songwriter Joan Osborne on her new album, “Little Wild One." A look at the work of modernist patiner Harold Weston. And, philanthropist Edgar Bronfman calls for a reinvigorated American Judaism. He says a more celebratory and hopeful religious life will draw and retain young Jews.
40 Years of New York Magazine
We celebrate the 40th anniversary of New York magazine. A new book, New York Stories, is a collection of some of the magazine’s best articles over the years. Adam Moss is the magazine’s current editor; Gail Sheehy and Pete Hamill are longtime contributors.
Events:
New York magazine is hosting a memorial tribute
to founding editor Clay Felker
Mon. Sep. 22, 6 to 8 pm
at the New York Ethical Culture Society
2 West 64th Street at Central Park West.
All are welcome.
New York magazine is also hosting a year-long series of events in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Go to nymag.com/fortynights/ for more info.
Singer/Songwriter Joan Osborne
Singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best known for her hit song "One of Us," and for her work with the Grateful Dead. She talks about her latest album, “Little Wild One.”
Event:
Joan Osborne will be performing
Thurs. Sept. 25 at 10 pm
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N. 6th St. (b/w Wythe & Kent)
More info and tickets here
Harold Weston’s Belief in Beauty
Modernist painter Harold Weston’s prodigious output of paintings included New Deal murals, Adirondack landscapes, and gouache abstracts. He also fought to establish the NEA. His granddaughter Rebecca Foster has made a documentary about his life and work, called "Harold Weston: A Bigger Belief in Beauty."
Event:
"Harold Weston: A Bigger Belief in Beauty" will be shown
at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South)
accompanied by a discussion with the filmmaker
Mon. Sept. 22 at 8 pm
New American Judaism
Philanthropist Edgar Bronfman is calling for a reinvigorated American Judaism; he says a more celebratory and hopeful religious life will draw and retain young Jews. He’s the author of Hope, Not Fear.
Events:
Edgar Bronfman will be speaking with Charlie Rose
At the 92nd St. Y
Mon., Sept. 22 at 8:00 pm
Tickets and more info here
Edgar M. Bronfman will be in a discussion with Matthew Bronfman and Beth Zasloff
Thursday, October 23, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Reception and book signing to follow
At the Jewish Community Center
334 Amsterdam Avenue, at 76th Street
More info here
Edgar M. Bronfman and Irshad Manji will be in a discussion
Presented by the Moral Courage Project at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service
Wed., Oct. 29 at 7:00 pm
At the Great Hall at Cooper Union
7 East 7th St.
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