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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T183000
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200215T180337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T180337Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200215T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T175943Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200214T212349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T212349Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200214T211946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T212032Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200216T205027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T205027Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200214T204109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T204109Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200210T030139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T030139Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200207T211404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T211704Z
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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:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200210T023044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T045206Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T043404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T043404Z
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SUMMARY:CITY OF SCIENCE 2020: Bronx
DESCRIPTION:City of Science returns to the Bronx! Join the World Science Festival and Con Edison for this larger-than-life touring event where the wondrous properties of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math collide. Filled with interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities\, this family-friendly program unleashes everyone’s inner scientist. \nEnjoy activities from Bronx Children’s Museum\, Ithaca College\, Lehman College School of Continuing and Professional Studies\, New York Botanical Garden\, Wildlife Conservation Society – Bronx Zoo\, and more!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/city-of-science-2020-bronx/
LOCATION:The Apex Center at Lehman College\, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W.\, Bronx\, NY\, 10468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T040637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T040637Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Bodies: Depicting Gender\, Sexuality\, and Desire (Whitney Museum Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Queer Bodies\, a tour led by Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow Grant Johnson\, exploring gender\, sexuality\, and LGBTQ perspectives in The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965. \nGrant Johnson is a PhD candidate in the Department of Art History at the University of Southern California. His dissertation\, Sheila Hicks: Weaving to the World\, traces the first critical history of the prolific American artist\, weaver\, and pioneer of global contemporary art. An active curator\, critic\, and writer\, his work has appeared in Artforum\, Frieze\, The Brooklyn Rail\, Garage\, and Performa\, where he was a writer-in-residence from 2012–2014. \nFree with Museum admission.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/queer-bodies-depicting-gender-sexuality-and-desire-whitney-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Whitney Museum\, 99 Gansevoort St.\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T031222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T031222Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Woolley: Singing in the Brain
DESCRIPTION:The young brain learning to communicate with hearing and voice builds auditory and vocal motor circuits that are functionally coupled to perceive and produce particular sounds. Sarah Woolley has helped decode how the brain interprets vocalizations — and what happens during development when those sounds are disrupted. Her research could shed important light on developmental disorders associated with speech and communication. In this conversation\, Dr. Woolley will discuss progress using songbirds to understand how early social experience tunes the auditory system for vocal communication. \nEvent Speaker:\nSarah Woolley\, PhD is Professor and former Chair in the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. She directs the Communication Neuroscience Laboratory in the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and is a member of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/sarah-woolley-singing-in-the-brain/
LOCATION:Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T034200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T034200Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Gallery Talk: Modern Glass and Ancient Middle Eastern Craftsmanship
DESCRIPTION:This gallery talk with Amy Lemaire is given in conjunction with ISAW’s exhibition A Wonder to Behold: The Power of Craftsmanship and the Creation of Babylon’s Ishtar Gate. \nAmy Lemaire is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in Brooklyn\, NY. An explorer at heart\, her work reveals an interest in currency systems\, material language poetics\, and the production of histories.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/exhibition-gallery-talk-modern-glass-and-ancient-middle-eastern-craftsmanship/
LOCATION:Institute for the Study of the Ancient World\, NYU\, 15 East 84th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T025153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T025153Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Neal Barnard: Your Body in Balance
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Neal Barnard on Wed.\, Feb. 5 in New York City to celebrate the debut of his new book\, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food\, Hormones\, and Health. Guests will hear remarks from Dr. Barnard about food’s effects on hormones and health\, and books will be available for purchase. \nDr. Barnard will be available to sign books. This free event will fill up quickly—reserve your spot now!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/dr-neal-barnard-your-body-in-balance/
LOCATION:Church of the Advent Hope\, 111 E 87th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T024142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T024142Z
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SUMMARY:Math Encounters: "Dice\, Stamps\, and Counting: Putting Polynomials to Work" with Brian Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Come on\, lucky 7!  Is it possible to label two dice differently and still get the same results as normal dice?  And if you have only four-cent and seven-cent stamps\, what different totals can you make?  How can polynomials help with these kinds of questions?  Join mathematician Brian Hopkins as we explore generating functions (a way to count using polynomials) to solve these problems and more. \nSpecial introduction by Tony-nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant\, winner of the 2018 Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/math-encounters-dice-stamps-and-counting-putting-polynomials-to-work-with-brian-hopkins/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mathematics\, 11 E 26th St\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T023358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T023358Z
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SUMMARY:AMNH SciCafe: How to Motivate Action on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Find out how stories can be harnessed to motivate action on climate change.\nShahzeen Attari explores how people think about energy use and climate change using methods engineering\, public policy\, and psychology. Her research spans systems thinking\, and the factors that influence our perceptions of natural resources. Hear how stories can be harnessed to motivate action on climate change. \nPlease note entrance change: Enter at Central Park West (ground floor\, via driveway)\, under the main steps.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/amnh-scicafe-how-to-motivate-action-on-climate-change/
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:20200203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T020818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T020818Z
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SUMMARY:Art Talk: Krzysztof Wodiczko & Aruna D’Souza
DESCRIPTION:Madison Square Park Conservancy is pleased to host an Art Talk with artist Krzysztof Wodiczko and writer and critic Aruna D’Souza.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEnjoy an evening with artist Krzysztof Wodiczko and writer and critic Aruna D’Souza as they discuss Wodiczko’s current installation\, Monument\, on view in the Park through May 10\, 2020. \nPre-event refreshments will be served from 6 – 6:30 PM. \nProgram is from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. \nSeating is limited and first come first served.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/art-talk-krzysztof-wodiczko-aruna-dsouza/
LOCATION:Sony Square NYC\, 25 Madison Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200202T015101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T015101Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections on a Life in Public Service: Brooklyn Borough Pres. Eric Adams
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will discuss his life in public service with SFC President Miguel Martinez-Saenz\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nSt. Francis College is pleased to welcome Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams as a guest in Reflections on a Life in Public Service\, a discussion series between SFC President Miguel Martinez-Saenz and leaders in politics\, business and the community. \nMr. Adams will join President Martinez-Saenz in a conversation focused on his early life in New York City\, his law-enforcement career with the New York City Police Department\, and his subsequent years in elected politics. \nDoors open at 9:30 a.m. First come\, first seated.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/reflections-on-a-life-in-public-service-brooklyn-borough-pres-eric-adams/
LOCATION:St. Francis College\, 180 Remsen Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T033720Z
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SUMMARY:Domesticating Ulysses: The Novel’s Surprising Economy\, with Robert Seidman
DESCRIPTION:Yes\, Joyce’s masterwork can be intimidating\, but there are brief passages—sometimes just a sentence or two—that encapsulate the novel’s ambitious scope.  On Ground Hog’s Day eve\, James Joyce’s 138th birthday\, Robert Seidman will suggest several of the most enticing of these gems along with several other approachable\, funny\, erotic and immediately enjoyable passages. Once again he’ll happily lead a discussion of what many believe is the 20th century’s greatest literary work. \nRobert J. Seidman is a novelist\, Emmy-winning screenwriter and critic.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/domesticating-ulysses-the-novels-surprising-economy-with-robert-seidman/
LOCATION:McNally Jackson Bookstore\, 76 N 4th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T070000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T023034Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Philosophy and Ideas
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Philosophy and Ideas is an all-night marathon of philosophical debate\, performances\, screenings\, readings\, and music. \nJoin us and be a part of this FREE 12-HOUR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS\, featuring top philosophers from around the world. \nFROM SATURDAY\, February 1 AT 7PM TO SUNDAY\, February 2\, 2020 AT 7AM at Central Library\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, NY. \nDoors open at 7PM. \nLineup is subject to change. \nFood and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. \nAlbertine Bookstore will be selling books in the Grand Lobby from 7PM-3AM.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/a-night-of-philosophy-and-ideas/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T023843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T023903Z
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SUMMARY:Mohamed Kouaci: A Photographic Memory of Early Algeria
DESCRIPTION:Mohamed Kouaci is thought to be the only Algerian photographer to have documented the entire Algerian struggle and the early years of Independence. A self-taught photographer\, he was head of the photography service at the Information Ministry of the G.P.R.A. (Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic) from 1958 to 1962. \nIn this talk\, Adel Ben Bella\, shares rare photographs from the Kouaci archive that includes portraits of historical figures and revolutionaries such as Frantz Fanon\, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro along with images of the role of female soldiers\, life in the refugee camps\, the A.L.N (Algerian Liberation Army) military bases\, and the first few days of Algeria’s independence in July 1962. \nAdel Ben Bella\, independent scholar and filmmaker \nRegistration for this event includes the 3pm screening of La Zerda ou les chants de l’oubli (Zerda or the Songs of Forgetting)
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/mohamed-kouaci-a-photographic-memory-of-early-algeria/
LOCATION:Lenfest Center for the Arts\, 615 W. 129 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T020816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T020816Z
UID:2488-1580497200-1580500800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn Friedman: Believe Me
DESCRIPTION:Harvey Weinstein. Brett Kavanaugh. Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump. The most infamous abusers in modern American history are being outed as women speak up to publicly expose behavior that was previously only whispered about — and it’s both making an impact\, and sparking a backlash. From the leading\, agenda-setting feminist editors of Yes Means Yes\, Believe Me brings readers into the evolving landscape of the movement against sexual violence\, and outlines how trusting women is the critical foundation for future progress. \nIn Believe Me\, contributors ask and answer the crucial question: What would happen if we didn’t just believe women\, but acted as though they matter? If we take women’s experiences of online harassment seriously\, it will transform the internet. If we listen to and center survivors\, we could revolutionize our systems of justice. If we believe Black women when they talk about pain\, we will save countless lives. \nMoira Donegan is a writer and feminist living in New York. She is an opinion columnist at the Guardian and a former editor of n+1 and the New Republic. Her work has appeared in the New York Times\, the London Review of Books\, the Paris Review\, and elsewhere. \nJaclyn Friedman is a popular speaker and opinion writer and the host of “Unscrewed\,” named a Best Sex Podcast by both Marie Claire and Esquire. \nMatt Lubchansky is the associate editor of the Nib and a cartoonist and illustrator living in Queens. Their work has appeared in VICE\, Eater\, Mad magazine\, Go-thamist\, the Toast\, the Hairpin\, Brooklyn Magazine\, and their long-running webcomic Please Listen to Me. They are the co-author of Dad Magazine. \nSoraya Nadia McDonald is a culture critic for the Undefeated and NPR’s Fresh Air. She graduated from Howard University with a degree in journalism. She grew up in North Carolina and now lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \nJessica Valenti is a columnist and the author of six books on feminism\, politics and culture. Her latest book\, Sex Object: A Memoir\, was a New York Times bestseller.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/jessica-valenti-and-jaclyn-friedman-believe-me/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic\, 225 Smith St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T013653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T013728Z
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SUMMARY:Jamieson Webster and Adrienne Harris on Conversion Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamieson Webster\, author of Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis\, and Adrienne Harris\, Faculty and Supervisor at New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis\, for a philosophy workshop on conversion disorder. \nPresented by The New School for Social Research and Philosophy Department and it is co-sponsored with the Ferenczi Center.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/jamieson-webster-and-adrienne-harris-on-conversion-disorder/
LOCATION:Wolff Conference Room\, Room D1103\, 6 East 16th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Philosophy,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T012139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T012139Z
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SUMMARY:The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Philosophical Discussion\, TED Circle
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, one of the toughest nuts to crack in both philosophy and science has been the so-called “hard problem of consciousness”: How is it possible for the hard-wiring of our brain to produce inner perception\, sentient experience\, and self-awareness? \nIt’s a much more difficult conundrum to solve than one might expect upon first glance. \nBecause science is inherently objective\, while consciousness is subjective\, it has been very difficult for experts working from both sides of the divide to bridge this gap – to explain the precise mechanisms of conscious experience. \nBefore arriving at this event\, take a peek at the following video: \n“How Do You Explain Consciousness?” – David Chalmers – https://youtu.be/uhRhtFFhNzQ \nA brief presentation will be given to start this event – summarizing some of the prevailing research and viewpoints on the Hard Problem of Consciousness. \nWe will then explore a number of interesting extensions of this topic together. \nPLEASE FEEL FREE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVE DISCUSSION\, OR SIMPLY COME TO LISTEN – based upon your own comfort level with this topic and its many facets. This is a highly complex subject\, and everyone is most welcome to join us at this event!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-philosophical-discussion-ted-circle/
LOCATION:IBM Atrium\, 590 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200127T004918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T004918Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Sinan Antoon and Hadieh Shafie
DESCRIPTION:Curator for “I open my eyes and see myself under a tree laden with fruit that I cannot name.” \, Lila Nazemian will be in conversation with poet Sinan Antoon and artist Hadieh Shafie to discuss the themes in the exhibition\, relative to narrative-making practices of language\, translation\, and the mechanics of the written word. \n“I open my eyes and see myself under a tree laden with fruit that I cannot name.” is an exhibition entitled after a line in The Book of Collateral Damage\, written by Sinan Antoon\, featured alongside the work of Hadieh Shafie and Zarina Hashmi\, all deeply embedded within narrative mediums. Through the use of paper\, printing methods and orality\, each artist produces works that function as allegories for sharing stories of home and of their lived experiences.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/artist-talk-with-sinan-antoon-and-hadieh-shafie/
LOCATION:Center For Book Arts Inc\, 28 West 27th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200126T043806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T043806Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Science: Flu Season
DESCRIPTION:Achoo! If you’re not feeling too under the weather\, come join us at Ryan’s Daughter for an evening all about influenza. Learn about how researchers trace flu pandemics back to their animal sources\, and about efforts to generate a universal flu vaccine. Play our trivia game and win special flu-related prizes! \nDoors open 7pm\, Event begins 7:30pm \nSpeakers:\nDr. Nacho Mena\n“Finding the swine cousin of the virus that started the 2009 influenza pandemic” \nDr. Nacho Mena obtained his PhD. in Molecular Biology in 1996 at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Spain) with studies about the influenza virus. After that he has worked at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla (California)\, at the Institut Pasteur in Paris (France) and at the Center for Research in Animal Health (CISA-INIA) in Madrid (Spain). In 2011 he moved to New York and joined the prestigious group of Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre where he holds the position of Research Assistant Professor. \nThrough his 25+ years of research experience Dr. Mena has studied several viral pathogens of great importance for human and animal health\, such as Influenza Virus\, Coxsackievirus\, Noroviruses\, Classical Swine Fever Virus and Newcastle Disease Virus\, among others. His current work at Mount Sinai includes the study of influenza virus diversity in animals and humans\, and the genetic manipulation of influenza and Newcastle Disease Viruses for vaccine development\, basic virology research and oncolytic therapy. \nDr. Florian Krammer\n”Influenza viruses and vaccines” \nFlorian Krammer\, PhD\, graduated from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences\, Vienna\, Austria. He received his postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Peter Palese at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, New York working on hemagglutinin stalk-based immunity and universal influenza virus vaccines. In 2013 he became an independent principal investigator and is currently Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Krammer’s work focuses on understanding the mechanisms of interactions between antibodies and viral surface glycoproteins and on translating this work into novel\, broadly protective vaccines and therapeutics. The main target is influenza virus but he is also working on Zika virus\, hantaviruses\, filoviruses and arenaviruses.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/taste-of-science-flu-season/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Daughter\, 350 East 85th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200119T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T035446Z
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SUMMARY:Jason Haber – Futurecity: A Look at the Past\, Present\, and Future of NYC and Cities Around the World
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in history\, more people live in cities than in rural areas. By 2050\, another 2 billion people will occupancy our planet\, with two-thirds of them living in cities. While we have reached unprecedented population growth\, our planet is under siege and many of our cities\, including our own\, are ill-prepared for the coming storm. From climate change\, infrastructure\, housing\, health care and transportation\, cities will face historic challenges to meet the demands of the 21st century. How do cities meet these challenges and thrive in the face of them? In FutureCity\, Jason takes the audience through the history of cities\, and explores contemporary issues that are key to their survival and success. For New York\, this requires a further embrace of Jane Jacobs\, while moving on from the cen-centric policies of Robert Moses. \nJason Haber is a serial and social entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/jason-haber-futurecity-a-look-at-the-past-present-and-future-of-nyc-and-cities-around-the-world/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event,Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200119T034115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T034115Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Think about all the times you’ve seen mental illness depicted on TV\, in movies\, and in the general media. How many times was it NOT mined for humor\, shock value\, horror\, or sensationalism? How often was it made HUMAN and REAL? Come to our show where we hope to explore and explode some of the myths that are still goin strong in 2019. \nThe show will feature performers\, all of whom will talk about their mental health journey. There will be audience participation in the form of Q&A after each performer speaks. \nSuggested donation of $10 that will be divided between National Alliance on Mental Illness and QED. \nLet’s Talk About Mental Health
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/lets-talk-about-mental-health/
LOCATION:QED\, 27-16 23rd Ave\, Queens\, NY\, 11105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Mindfulness,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224621
CREATED:20200119T041936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T041936Z
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SUMMARY:A Centennial of Asimov
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Asimov’s business card read “natural resource\,” and he was. Author or editor of nearly 500 books\, polymath\, and science fictional icon\, he was also a member of Mensa. January 2\, 2020\, is the centennial of his birth. Ian Randal Strock worked with Isaac for the last three years of his life\, and got to know him very well. Come hear tales of who he was\, what he meant to science fiction\, and what legacy he leaves. \nAfter the talk\, please join us for continued conversation and socializing at O’Reilly’s Pub (54 West 31st Street)\, right near the venue. \nLecture Details: January 23rd\, 7-9PM\, NomadWorks Annex\, 2nd Floor\, 1204 Broadway\, NY\, NY. \nEmail Davis Szalyga if you have any questions: david.szalyga@bod.gnym.org
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/a-centennial-of-asimov/
LOCATION:NomadWorks Annex\, 1204 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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