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SUMMARY:New York Stories: Danny Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer\, whose past and present portfolio includes classic New York City eateries such as Union Square Café\, Eleven Madison Park\, and Gramercy Tavern as well as the Shake Shack empire\, shares his own 9/11 experience as a midtown resident and business owner. As chair of the Restaurant Committee for NYC & Company in 2001\, Meyer spearheaded an industry-wide initiative to breathe life back into New York City’s restaurant culture; a dual mission to serve a devastated city and keep the industry afloat. Meyer reflects upon the impact of the attacks on New York City and the restorative role of restaurants as sites of community and connection.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/new-york-stories-danny-meyer/
LOCATION:National September 11 Memorial and Museum\, 180 Greenwich St.\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T183000
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SUMMARY:The Mathematics of Intelligence\, Natural and Artificial\, with Dr. Joshua B. Tenenbaum
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence has brought us many useful technologies\, but true machine intelligence remains elusive.  Nothing besides the human mind has the flexible\, general-purpose common sense that we use from very early in development.  How can we capture human intelligence in engineering terms\, and what are the prospects for someday building machines that are as smart as we are?  Join Dr. Joshua B. Tenenbaum\, Professor of Computational Cognitive Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2019 MacArthur Fellow\, to explore the mathematics of minds\, both natural and artificial.  Dr. Tenenbaum will discuss recent results and insights that come from building models of core human common sense; introduce state-of-the-art mathematical concepts from probability\, programming\, and simulation; and share practical examples of how these tools let us predict and explain our own minds’ workings and ultimately let us build AI systems that come ever closer to human-like intelligence.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-mathematics-of-intelligence-natural-and-artificial-with-dr-joshua-b-tenenbaum/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mathematics\, 11 E 26th St\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T200000
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SUMMARY:How Biased Are We? A Conversation About Perception\, Cognition\, and Accuracy
DESCRIPTION:Deutsches Haus at NYU\, University Alliance Ruhr\, and the German Research Foundation (DFG) present a conversation among Emily Balcetis (NYU)\, Lee Jussim (Rutgers University)\, and Albert Newen (Ruhr-University Bochum) as moderator\, exploring the concept of human perception and its inherent biases that affect our understanding of the world. \nAbout the event:\nPerceptions are the window to our world. Rather than merely producing a snapshot\, our brains actively create our experiences when we perceive objects or persons. Given that background knowledge and biases shape the ways in which we understand the world\, can we ever trust our perceptual experiences? To what extent can we rely on science to correct our view of the world since sciences are also influenced by the biases of individual researchers? A panel of psychologists and philosophers will present recent research in a conversation about our capacity to adequately understand the world around us.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/how-biased-are-we-a-conversation-about-perception-cognition-and-accuracy/
LOCATION:Deutsches Haus at NYU\, 42 Washington Mews\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T200000
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SUMMARY:Overdoing Democracy: Robert B. Talisse with Oliver Burkeman
DESCRIPTION:Philosopher Robert B. Talisse in conversation with Oliver Burkeman on what’s wrong with democracy and how to save it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe fate of democracy is increasingly in doubt\, in America and around the world. But what if the greatest danger for democratic societies comes from within? In his insightful new book\, philosopher Robert B. Talisse reports that he has seen the enemy and it is us: we are overdoing democracy\, making every issue a political issue and every human engagement a political interaction. If we hope to save democracy\, Talisse argues\, we need to put politics in its place. Please join us for this essential discussion as Talisse is joined by The Guardian columnist Oliver Burkeman.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/overdoing-democracy-robert-b-talisse-with-oliver-burkeman/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Economics,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Spy Sites of New York City
DESCRIPTION:Through every era of American history\, New York City has been a battleground for international espionage\, where secrets have been created\, stolen\, and passed through clandestine meetings and covert communications. Highlighting 233 spy sites through 380 photographs and maps\, Spy Sites of New York City (Georgetown University Press\, 2020) takes readers inside this shadowy world and reveals the places where it all happened. Trace the footsteps of spies and spy hunters and discover true stories of derring-dos and double-crosses that put even the best spy fiction to shame. \nOpen House New York and Rizzoli Bookstore invite you to a talk with authors H. Keith Melton and Robert Wallace as they weave through a guide to the region’s secret history.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/book-talk-spy-sites-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Rizzoli Bookstore\, 1133 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
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SUMMARY:Author Susan Shapiro Barash: Toxic Relationships
DESCRIPTION:On March 3\, 2020 at 5:00 pm\, author and creative consultant Susan Shapiro Barash will present Toxic Relationships: Friends and Family Ties through the Stages of Life\, sponsored by MMC’s Institute for Professional and Advanced Study.\n\nWhatever phase of life we are in—from college student to grandparent—our fast-paced society holds us to intense\, demanding schedules. In the balance of our careers\, education\, and love lives\, we look to family and friends for solace and support in an unprecedented way. Yet at the same time\, experience shows us the ambivalence and complexity of these bonds. By viewing our expectations and the expectations of others in a new light\, we will find better ways to heal wounds\, improve situations\, and establish criteria for success. Join Susan Shapiro Barash for this interactive session on dealing with your own toxic relationships.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/author-susan-shapiro-barash-toxic-relationships/
LOCATION:Marymount Manhattan College\, 221 E 71st Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200301T051626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T051626Z
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SUMMARY:Government Accountability: Transparency and Privacy
DESCRIPTION:Part of NYC’s Open Data Week 2020: How does New York City government encourage transparency and protect New Yorkers’ privacy? The City leverages large amounts of information to offer its services\, and New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and New York City’s Open Data Law require the City to make certain information and records public. At the same time\, the City’s Identifying Information Law makes sure it uses and shares identifying information responsibly. Come learn more about how FOIL\, the Open Data Law\, and the Identifying Information Law work together to enhance government accountability and build public trust. \nThis session will be presented by attorneys from the Mayor’s Office of Information Privacy and the NYC Department of IT & Telecommunications.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/government-accountability-transparency-and-privacy/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
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SUMMARY:Unrealism: New Figurative Painting
DESCRIPTION:Figuration is one of the oldest art forms\, but it continually evolves\, along with our changing understanding of human identity. Aria Dean\, Sam McKinniss\, Ebecho Muslimova A’10\, and Tschabalala Self discuss contemporary figurative painting of the last five years in a free\, public event. Alison Gingeras moderates. \nThe featured artists often source imagery from the Internet\, and draw on aesthetics developed in Internet-first channels. Digital techniques and affordances are incorporated into rendering processes with traditional media: brushstrokes are more precise\, lines are sharper\, and color is more highly keyed. In these works\, expressionism is located more in the composition than in the paint handling. \nThis event launches Rizzoli’s Unrealism: New Figurative Painting. Copies will be available for sale by The Strand.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/unrealism-new-figurative-painting/
LOCATION:Cooper Union\, 7 East 7th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200224T020746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T020749Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Love
DESCRIPTION:Simons Foundation Presents Free Event: The Science of Love\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nNothing is more treasured — and mysterious — than the bond between mother and child. After a mother gives birth\, her brain and body change in ways that enable her to care for the new life. Bianca Jones Marlin examines the brain dynamics behind these changes\, some of which are ‘remembered’ in the genes and passed down for generations. In her talk\, she will challenge the age-old concept of ‘nature vs. nurture’ and show how a bridge between learned and innate animal behaviors is built. Audience members will also have an opportunity to participate using their senses to explore the real-time effects of neurochemicals in social learning. \nMarlin is a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Richard Axel\, where she investigates how traumatic experiences in parents affect the brain structure of their offspring. She holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from New York University and dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and adolescent education from St. John’s University. As a graduate student\, her research focused on the vital bond between parent and child\, and she studied the use of neurochemicals\, such as the “love drug” oxytocin\, as a treatment to strengthen fragile and broken parent-child relationships. \nMarlin aims to utilize neurobiology and the science of learning to better inform both the scientific and educational community on how positive experiences dictate brain health\, academic performance and social well-being. Her research has been featured in the Los Angeles Times\, The Guardian and Scientific American and as one of Discover magazine’s “100 Top Stories of 2015.” \nSCHEDULE \n6:00 – 6:30 pm Doors open \n6:30 – 7:30 pm Talk + Q&A \n7:30 – 8:30 pm Refreshments
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-science-of-love/
LOCATION:Simons Foundation\, 160 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T203000
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SUMMARY:Country Over Party
DESCRIPTION:America’s leading conservative voices gather to mark the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s historic “Right Makes Might” speech\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOn February 27\, marking the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s historic “Right Makes Might” speech in Cooper Union’s Great Hall\, America’s leading conservative voices gather to discuss what it means to be a patriot in our current times. All eight of the founding members of the Lincoln Project will appear for the first time in public\, sharing their perspectives on Lincoln’s legacy\, the Constitution\, rule of law\, and the movement to put the country before political party. \nThe event is free and open to the public. General public should reserve a space. Please note seating is on a first come basis; an RSVP does not guarantee admission as we generally overbook to ensure a full house. \nGeorge Conway is a lawyer in New York City and a founding member of Checks & Balances\, a group of conservative and libertarian lawyers organized to defend the rule of law. \nReed Galen is an independent political strategist. He left the Republican Party in 2016 and has spent the last three years dedicated to the political reform movement\, creating a better system for all voters. \nJennifer Horn is a communications strategist and former Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party. She was the first Republican woman nominated for federal office in the state. \nMike Madrid is a Republican strategist and former political director of the California Republican Party. He serves as a senior advisor to the California Latino Economic Institute. \nSteve Schmidt is a national political strategist. He previously worked for President George W. Bush\, Senator John McCain\, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. \nRon Steslow is a brand and marketing strategist and independent political consultant. Since leaving the GOP in 2016\, he has worked to put voters first in our political system. \nJohn Weaver is a national political strategist. He worked for President George H.W. Bush\, Senator John McCain\, and Ohio Governor John Kasich. \nRick Wilson is a long-time Republican media consultant and author of the New York Times bestselling book\, Everything Trump Touches Dies.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/country-over-party/
LOCATION:Cooper Union\, 7 East 7th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event,Geek,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T193000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual History of Medicine and Public Health Night – Part I
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Part I of our 11th Annual History of Medicine Night. This special evening of selected short talks will address topics in the history of medicine and public health. \nDue to the number of quality submissions received\, a second evening of presentations has been scheduled for Monday\, March 9\, 2020. Speakers and registration for that event can be found here. \nMeet the February 27 Presenters \nMinerva Francis\, MPH\, CHES\nDoctoral Candidate\nTeachers College\, Columbia University\nFrom Indian Hemp to Medical Cannabis: A Review of Digital Collections \nJared Frank\, MPH\nDissatisfied: How an Anti-Vaccine Parents’ Group Earned the Publics’ Trust \nEarl Harley\, MD\nGeorgetown University Hospital\nBrewster Hospital and the History of Racial Segregation in the Health Care System in the 19th and 20th Centuries \nSanaullah Khan\nDoctoral Student\, Department of Anthropology\nJohns Hopkins University\nWar Above the Clouds: Medical Symptoms\, Military Discipline & the Siachen Glacier \nJesse C. Plichta-Kellar\nHonors Scholar\nLongwood University\nGreen Fairies\, Walking Skeletons\, and Hysterias: Understandings of and Literary Depictions of Mental Illness in Nineteenth Century Germany \nBob Vietrogoski\nHead of Special Collections\nGeorge F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences\nRutgers University Libraries\nSherlock Holmes and Dr. Martland
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/11th-annual-history-of-medicine-and-public-health-night-part-i/
LOCATION:New York Academy of Medicine\, 1216 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,History,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200224T012329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T012431Z
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SUMMARY:Met Symposium—Making Marvels: Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Scholars consider the rich variety of treasures assembled for courtly collections in early modern Europe in this all-day symposium presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Making Marvels: Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/met-symposium-making-marvels-science-and-splendor-at-the-courts-of-europe/
LOCATION:The Met Fifth Avenue – The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium\, 1000 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Geek,History,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200224T031840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T031842Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Summit: From Research to Reality
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Columbia University\, NYU and Yale University\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nQuantum Summit: From Research to Reality is a half-day immersive event at New Lab showcasing the science and talent occurring within NY region academic institutions. We will hear future visions of quantum from leading researchers and the tangible steps that universities are taking to make this future a reality. Presented in partnership with Columbia University\, Yale University and NYU\, this is the third in the New Lab Quantum Summit series. \nWe are honored to have a range of esteemed speakers joining us for this event including Steven Girvin of Yale\, Alex Gaeta and James Hone of Columbia University\, and Andrew Kent\, Javad Shabani\, and Jiehang Zhang of NYU. \nAdditional speakers to be announced.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/quantum-summit-from-research-to-reality/
LOCATION:New Lab\, 19 Morris Ave\, Building 128\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200224T005204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T005204Z
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SUMMARY:The First AI Simulation of the Universe is Fast and Accurate — and We Don’t Know Why
DESCRIPTION:A full understanding of the evolution of the universe’s structure is one of the holy grails of modern astrophysics. Astrophysicists survey large volumes of the universe and compare the findings to computer simulations. Simulating the movement of billions of particles over billions of years is a daunting task\, however\, even when using the simplest physical models. \nIn this lecture\, Shirley Ho will discuss her team’s work building a deep neural network that learns from a set of pre-run numerical simulations and predicts the large scale structure of the universe. Extensive analysis demonstrates that their deep-learning technique outperforms the commonly used fast approximate simulation method in predicting cosmic structure in the non-linear regime. They also show that their method can accurately extrapolate far beyond its training data and predict structure formation for significantly different cosmological parameters. This ability to extrapolate outside its training set is highly unexpected and remains a mystery. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nHo’s research interests have ranged from fundamental cosmological measurements to exoplanet statistics to using machine learning to estimate how much dark matter is in the universe. Ho has broad expertise in theory\, observation and data science. Her recent interest has been on understanding and developing novel tools in statistics and machine learning techniques and applying them to astrophysical challenges. Her goal is to understand the universe’s beginning\, evolution and ultimate fate.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-first-ai-simulation-of-the-universe-is-fast-and-accurate-and-we-dont-know-why/
LOCATION:Simons Foundation\, 160 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200216T202906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T202906Z
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SUMMARY:American Museum of Natural History Presents: Milstein Science Series: Polar Bears
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the eve of International Polar Bear Day to celebrate this phenomenal species.\nLearn about its behavior\, diet\, territory and how climate change has made it a vulnerable species. \nThis family-friendly festival dives into all things polar bear with activities\, show-and-tell with Museum collections\, and an interactive theater performance. Plus\, scientists will be on hand to discuss conservation\, polar bears’ predatory nature\, and how humans have interacted with these amazing mammals through history.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/american-museum-of-natural-history-presents-milstein-science-series-polar-bears/
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History\, 175-208 79th Street\, Central Park West\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
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SUMMARY:Robin Stern: Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:The skills of emotional intelligence matter for our ability to focus our attention\, make sound decisions\, establish and maintain healthy relationships and physical and mental health. In this interactive talk with Robin Stern\, Ph.D.\, the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence\, participants will learn the skills and how they also relate to living an ethical life day to day.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/robin-stern-emotional-intelligence-and-ethical-decision-making/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Philosophy,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200216T202236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T202337Z
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SUMMARY:Frick Perspectives: Northern Lights by Emma Capron
DESCRIPTION:Although the Frick is not usually associated with the art of the Northern Renaissance\, it holds a small but outstanding group of early Netherlandish and French paintings from the fourteenth\, fifteenth\, and sixteenth centuries—one of the best in America. This lecture explores the making\, meaning\, and collecting of these exquisite works.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/frick-perspectives-northern-lights-by-emma-capron/
LOCATION:Frick Collection\, 1 E 70th St\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200216T201700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T201700Z
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SUMMARY:The Fashion Photography of Rodney Smith
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Rodney Smith’s whimsical work has been compared to that of Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Acclaimed for his iconic black and white images\, Smith created enchanted worlds full of subtle contradictions. \nJoin Leslie Smolan\, wife of the late artist\, for an evening exploring his life and art. Smolan is a strategist\, designer\, and founding partner of the Carbone Smolan brand design agency. She is the co-author of the award-winning The Hat Book\, and co-wrote Dialog: What Makes a Great Design Partnership. \nSurreal and whimsical fashion is highly encouraged!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-fashion-photography-of-rodney-smith/
LOCATION:The National Arts Club\, 15 Gramercy Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Culture,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200215T184434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T184614Z
UID:2722-1582223400-1582228800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling and West African Cinema
DESCRIPTION:A panel of established women filmmakers from the Sahel discuss the power of films to capture the essence of the region and its narrative tradition. Note: Space is limited; advance registration required. \nMahen Bonetti\, Founder\, African Film Festival\nYaëlle Biro\, Associate Curator\, Arts of Africa\, Oceania\, and the Americas\, The Met\nRahmatou Keïta\, filmmaker\nFanta Régina Nacro\, filmmaker\nFanta Kouyate\, griot\, oral historian\, and storyteller
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/storytelling-and-west-african-cinema/
LOCATION:The Met Fifth Avenue – The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium\, 1000 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Film,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200215T181302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T181337Z
UID:2712-1582138800-1582142400@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Susan Fowler and Gretchen Carlson in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The unbelievable true story of the young woman who faced down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley and what came after\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Fowler\, the technology op-ed editor at The New York Times\, shares her story of facing down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley history–and what came after. She will be joined in conversation by journalist\, author\, and empowerment advocate Gretchen Carlson. The event is co-sponsored by The Strand and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Following the discussion\, Susan will sign copies of her new memoir Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight for Justice at Uber\, which both Vogue and Cosmopolitan called one of the “Most Anticipated Books of 2020.”
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/susan-fowler-and-gretchen-carlson-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Cooper Union’s Frederick P. Rose Auditorium\, 41 Cooper Square\, New York\, NY\, 10008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200215T180833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T180833Z
UID:2709-1582137000-1582137000@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Taking on White Nationalist Violence
DESCRIPTION:Waves of white nationalist violence have spread across the nation\, from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh\, El Paso and beyond. Now\, a landmark lawsuit against the organizers of the 2017 Charlottesville march is taking on the leadership of this movement — asserting that they intentionally coordinated the violence that erupted\, thus breaking the law. \nLed by Roberta Kaplan (lead counsel on the Supreme Court case that led to the legalization of same-sex marriage) and Karen Dunn (a former federal prosecutor in Virginia)\, the legal action — filed against a broad range of neo-Nazis\, white supremacists and affiliated hate groups — exposes the individuals and organizations driving the wave of white supremacist hate and dismantles the infrastructure at the center of their movement. The suit is supported by the civil rights nonprofit Integrity First for America. \nJoin us for a discussion of the lawsuit and its potential to turn back the tide of hate with: \nRoberta Kaplan\, Co-Lead Counsel \nKaren Dunn\, Co-Lead Counsel  \nAmy Spitalnick\, Executive Director\, Integrity First for America  \nElizabeth Sines\, Plaintiff      
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/taking-on-white-nationalist-violence/
LOCATION:The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center\, 1 East 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200215T180337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T180337Z
UID:2705-1582135200-1582140600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:What Nostalgia Was: The History of a Deadly Emotion
DESCRIPTION:People once died of nostalgia. While we all recognize nostalgia when we see it\, and know that it “ain’t what it used to be\,” few of us are familiar with what it once was. This talk uncovers the forgotten medical history of nostalgia from the term’s invention in Switzerland in 1688 to the disease’s demise in colonial north Africa in the late nineteenth century. By tracing the scientific and social conditions of possibility of this deadly form of nostalgia\, Thomas Dodman seeks to grasp it as a specifically modern psychological condition and thus show the historicity of our emotions. \nEvent Speaker\nThomas Dodman is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Professor of French at Columbia University. He is a historian of modern France and its empire. Thomas Dodman’s research grapples with forms and experiences of social change in the modern era.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/what-nostalgia-was-the-history-of-a-deadly-emotion/
LOCATION:NYU Gallatin\, 1 Washington Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200215T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T175943Z
UID:2702-1582131600-1582136100@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:From Einstein’s Doubts to Quantum Technologies: A New Quantum Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The debate between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr over the interpretation of quantum mechanics was settled by the experimental tests of Bell’s inequalities. Those experiments drew attention to the revolutionary character of quantum entanglement\, which is now a key ingredient of quantum computing and quantum information. \nIn this lecture\, Alain Aspect will first explain Einstein’s reasoning about entangled particles. That reasoning led to his conclusion that quantum mechanics is not complete\, in contradiction with Bohr’s point of view. Aspect will then show how Bell’s inequalities have allowed experimentalists to settle the debate\, emphasizing the most extraordinary features of entanglement and prompting the emergence of basic ideas for quantum information and quantum communication. These ideas are enabling the development of new technologies in many academic and industrial laboratories. \n 
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/from-einsteins-doubts-to-quantum-technologies-a-new-quantum-revolution/
LOCATION:Simons Foundation\, 160 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200214T212349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T212349Z
UID:2698-1582054200-1582054200@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Secret Science Club Presents Astrophysicist Chiara Mingarelli
DESCRIPTION:Gravitational waves in space-time are like ripples in a pond cause by a pebble thrown in the water—that is\, if the pebble’s impact had the energy of\, say\, our own Sun exploding. Predicted by Einstein in 1916\, gravitational waves proved devilishly difficult to detect. It was only in 2015 that scientists were first able to pinpoint the existence of a real-life gravitational wave\, echoing across space-time as the result of a collision of two black holes more than a billion miles away. \nThat discovery ushered in a new “wave” in astronomy: Gravitational waves aren’t just fascinating phenomena—they are a whole new way to study the cosmos. Astrophysicist Chiara Mingarelli is part of a consortium of international scientists\, working on new methods to predict and detect gravitational waves in an effort to understand the large portion of the Universe that remains invisible to us. \nAt the next Secret Science Club\, Dr. Mingarelli asks: \n–Are there different kinds gravitational waves? Why are some harder to detect than others? \n–What might gravitational waves teach us about dark matter\, dark energy\, black holes\, and the Big Bang? \n–What role do pulsars (those super-freaky but super-reliable\, rotating\, radio-wave emitting neutron stars) play in gravitational wave research?
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/secret-science-club-presents-astrophysicist-chiara-mingarelli/
LOCATION:The Bell House\, 149 7th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200214T211946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T212032Z
UID:2694-1582052400-1582056000@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Reclaimed Wood
DESCRIPTION:Wood reclaimed from old houses\, factories\, barns\, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity\, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Today\, the woods are both preserved like the woods that frame The National Arts Club and reemerge through demolition. \nKlaas Armster and Alan Solomon are partners at Sawkill Lumber\, a Brooklyn-based supplier of reclaimed woods. Their recent book\, Reclaimed Wood\, A Field Guide\, published by Abrams Books\, is the first complete visual handbook to this popular resource\, covering history\, culture\, salvage\, contemporary uses\, and practical advice. \nJoin Armster and Solomon as they reveal the fascinating history and new uses of New York City’s hidden resource— reclaimed wood.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-art-of-reclaimed-wood/
LOCATION:The National Arts Club\, 15 Gramercy Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Free Event,Geek,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200216T205027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T205027Z
UID:2752-1582050600-1582057800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Illuminating Forgotten Histories: New York City's Early Black Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery and the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation are partnering to illuminate aspects of New York City’s early Black neighborhoods. From Seneca Village\, a community that will be formally memorialized in Central Park soon to Greenwich Village’s “Little Africa”\, our group of experts will address the work of discovery\, preservation\, and documentation of these and other historically significant\, but widely-forgotten Black communities. Panelists will include: \nLeslie M. Harris\, professor of history at Northwestern University and author or co-editor of numerous books\, including In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City\, 1626-1863 and Slavery in New York (co-edited with Ira Berlin) \nJamila Brathwaite\, a trustee of the African American Historical Society of Rockland County. She is an educator and curator and has worked to uncover the hidden history of the people of the African Diaspora\, including “Little Africa\,” a Black community\, which flourished during the 19th century in New York City’s Greenwich Village. \nJohn Reddick\, an architectural historian and Columbia University Community Scholar who is actively engaged in Harlem’s culture\, art and preservation. He’s lectured and published broadly\, and recently served as a curator and discussion leader for the Harlem Focus series at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt Design Center.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/illuminating-forgotten-histories-new-york-citys-early-black-communities/
LOCATION:Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture\, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard\, New York\, 10037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200214T204109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T204109Z
UID:2683-1581944400-1581955200@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Presidents' Day: Cacao with the Founders
DESCRIPTION:A cozy and tasty celebration for Presidents’ Day! Learn about colonial hot chocolate with early American chocolate enthusiasts President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington\, as portrayed by historical interpreters\, and chat with President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison. In between sips of cocoa\, visit hands-on stations to learn about chocolate’s journey to the colonies\, its role in the American Revolution\, and its importance to the new nation. Afterwards\, visit the new exhibition Meet the Presidents to learn more! Also: Pick up a Presidential History Hunt\, available all weekend long. \nFree with Museum Admission\, all ages
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/presidents-day-cacao-with-the-founders/
LOCATION:New-York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Free Event,Geek,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200210T030139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T030139Z
UID:2667-1581850800-1581850800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Flatiron Historic Walking Tour: President's Day Theme
DESCRIPTION:This Presidents Day weekend on Sunday\, February 16th\, we will host a special free walking tour exploring U.S presidents’ connections with Flatiron. Participants will learn about how presidents including James Buchanan\, Abraham Lincoln\, Ulysses S. Grant\, and Grover Cleveland\, among others\, took part in influencing the neighborhood’s rich history. \nWHERE: Please meet at the tip of the Flatiron Building\, on 23rd Street just east of 5th Avenue (rain or shine).
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/flatiron-historic-walking-tour-presidents-day-theme/
LOCATION:Flatiron Building\, 175 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,History,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200207T211404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T211704Z
UID:2590-1581361200-1581366600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:A Woman’s Place: U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11
DESCRIPTION:Joana Cook is a senior research fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation at King’s College London. Her new book\, A Woman’s Place: U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11\, explores the significant role of women in key U.S. national security agencies. Cook also considers how women in al-Qaeda and ISIS have influenced the evolution of these terrorist movements.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/a-womans-place-u-s-counterterrorism-since-9-11/
LOCATION:National September 11 Memorial and Museum\, 180 Greenwich St.\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171515
CREATED:20200210T023044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T045206Z
UID:2650-1581359400-1581366600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Exploring the Ugly Side of Beauty & Fashion with Victoria's Secret Model Selita Ebanks
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that the beauty industry is exploding\, but at what cost?  This February during NY Fashion Week\, join former Victoria’s Secret supermodel\, Selita Ebanks for an intimate discussion\, where she will discuss the ugly truths behind the beauty industry. \nDuring the one-on-one conversation\, hosted by marketing pioneer & Hero Collective CEO\,  Joseph Anthony\, Selita will discuss her experience in the beauty and fashion industry and offer frank and candid insights on the underbelly and toxicity of the industries and how they not only perpetuate unattainable stereotypes that most women cannot achieve\, but inspire the consumption of products that are inherently not good for you or the environment.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/exploring-the-ugly-side-of-beauty-fashion-with-victoria-secret-model-selita-ebanks/
LOCATION:The Assemblage (Park Ave)\, 331 Park Avenue South\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event
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