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March 2009

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What You Missed: Robbi K & Friends → feedproxy.google.com

The Media Macaroni blog attended yesterday’s B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kid) Concert at 92YTribeca featuring Robbi K & Friends and in addition to providing the pictures above, has a…

Mar 31, 2009
92YTribeca Q&A with Paul Dano, Actor → feedproxy.google.com

We recently chatted with actor Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine and There Will Be Blood) who will be appearing at 92YTribeca with director Matt Aselton and columnist Steve Ramos for a …

Mar 31, 2009
This Week at 92YTribeca → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Paul Dano, Melissa Lusk, John Oliver, Jewish Risk-takers Film Series
  • Music: FREE DMC presents F.L.Y.: The Shake, Article A and The Fire…
Mar 31, 2009
The Mashed Media → feedproxy.google.com

Attendees at first NextUp NYC event. Photo credit: Mashable.com on Flickr

The first installment in a series of talks called NextUp NYC, where Mashable.com, NextWeb and 92YTribeca…

Mar 30, 2009
This Week at 92Y → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Rob O’Neill, Charles Osgood, Mary Tyler Moore, John Waters
  • Gogol at 200: Literary reading with Ken Kalfus, Gary Saul Morson, Gary…
Mar 30, 2009
92Y Video: Jehan Sadat and Barbara Walters: My Hope For Peace → feedproxy.google.com

Last Wednesday, Jehan Sadat and Barbara Walters were at the 92nd Street Y last night for the 30th anniversary of the Egypt-Israeli Peace Treaty, to talk about Sadat’s new…

Mar 30, 2009
Freedom Seder: 1969 to the Present → feedproxy.google.com

Video info: “On April 4, 1969, the first anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, the third night of Passover, hundreds of people of varied racial and religious…

Mar 28, 2009
92YTribeca Snapshot: Tom Davis and Comedy Below Canal → feedproxy.google.com

Mark Malkoff and Tom Davis

Last night there was a veritable cross-generational comedypalooza at 92YTribeca with legendary Saturday Night Live writer Tom Davis giving a talk in one…

Mar 28, 2009
Johnny Rockets Contest: Win Tickets to Opening Weekend at the New Yankee Stadium → feedproxy.google.com

Spring training is on our minds and we’re very excited about the opening of the new stadiums for the Yankees and Mets. (Gothamist has the rundown on the all-important food choices.)…

Mar 27, 2009
John Waters: Study Art → feedproxy.google.com


Study Art Sign (For Profit or Hobby), 2007 by John Waters
Acrylic urethane on wood and aluminum, series of six, each with unique wording
56 x 42 x 4 1/2 inches

John Waters…

Mar 27, 2009
Nikolai Gogol: “Russia? Give Me the Answer! But Russia Gives None.” → feedproxy.google.com

Nikolai Gogol, as written in this month’s issue of Russian Life, “is one of Russia’s greatest and yet least appreciated writers. Fyodor Dostoyevsky, author of Crime and Punishment, The…

Mar 27, 2009
Dr. Harold Varmus on the Art and Politics of Science → feedproxy.google.com

Dr. Harold Varmus, president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, is the co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisers on…

Mar 27, 2009
Bruno Schulz: Wall Painting Under Coercion → feedproxy.google.com

“The Enchanted Town II, Drohobych” 1920-1922 by Bruno Schulz

After the Nazi conquest of Schulz’s town in June 1941, some 900 Jews were rounded up and shot and most of the rest were…

Mar 26, 2009
Program Notes: Nash Ensemble, March 28 → feedproxy.google.com

The following are program notes for the Nash Ensemble concert at the 92nd Street Y on March 28, 2009.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Born Salzburg, Austria, January 27, 1756; died…

Mar 26, 2009
92Y Video: Why Zionism Has Become a Dirty Word → feedproxy.google.com

You can watch video of the full program, Why Zionism Has Become a Dirty Word, featuring award-winning documentary filmmaker Oren Rudavsky; Wall Street Journal editor Bret…

Mar 26, 2009
HI THIS IS YOUR MOM E-MAILING PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK → feedproxy.google.com

Doree Shafrir and Jessica Grose, the editors of the website Postcardsfromyomomma.com and the forthcoming book Love, Mom: Poignant, Goofy, Brilliant Messages from…

Mar 25, 2009
Chef Boyardee and Barbaresco? → feedproxy.google.com

From the Oatmeal CookieBlog who took the picture above:

We saw this sign at a wine shop on Lexington Avenue in the 80s as we were on our way to the 92nd Street Y for Francine Segan’s…

Mar 25, 2009
Chris Campion: How to Read Like a Rock Star → feedproxy.google.com

GalleyCat attended the book release party for memoirist Chris Campion’s Escape from Bellevue (A Dive Bar Odyssey) at 92YTribeca on Friday evening. In their…

Mar 24, 2009
Jewish Giants of the American Songbook → feedproxy.google.com

What do Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers and Hart, and Jerome Kern have in common? Yes, they are all important composers in the American Songbook canon, and yes, they were all…

Mar 24, 2009
This Week at 92Y → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Abe Foxman, Rachael Ray, Nash Ensemble, Barbara Walters and Jehan Sadat
  • An Evening of Shakespeare: Hamlet
  • Author, social critic and…
Mar 24, 2009
92Y Video: Martha Stewart and Stephen Adler → feedproxy.google.com

Video: Martha Stewart and Stephen Adler at 92Y, February 19, 2009

Previously we posted highlights and quotes from Martha Stewart’s recent talk with BusinessWeek editor-in-chief…

Mar 24, 2009
Women, Girls, Ladies, Blog! → feedproxy.google.com

Last week, Courtney E. Martin, Elizabeth G. Hines, Gloria Feldt and Deborah Siegel (pictured above, left to right) appeared at 92YTribeca for a dialogue about women’s lives,…

Mar 24, 2009
This Week at 92YTribeca → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Stuckey and Murray, Trav S.D., Masta Ace, Kristin Flammio
  • CineWomen On Screen - A NYWIFT Series features a program of six short films…
Mar 24, 2009
92Y at 135 Years → feedproxy.google.com

Founded on March 22, 1874, the 92nd Street Y (then known as the Young Men’s Hebrew Association) quietly celebrated its 135th birthday this past Sunday. The image above is the programme…

Mar 24, 2009
HI IT’S MOM I NEED YOU TO CALL ME WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS INTERNET-MAIL → feedproxy.google.com

Doree Shafrir and Jessica Grose, the editors of the website Postcardsfromyomomma.com and the forthcoming book Love, Mom: Poignant, Goofy, Brilliant Messages from…

Mar 24, 2009
92YTribeca Snapshot: Jon Glaser’s Witness Protection Program → feedproxy.google.com

“Jon” of Adult Swim’s Delocated with the band “Bo Ra Flengo”

If you missed last night’s 92YTribeca comedy program, An Evening of Entertainment from the Witness Protection Program…

Mar 21, 2009
92nd Street Y 2009-2010 Concerts Season Preview Video → feedproxy.google.com

The 92nd Street Y 2009/2010 Concert Season is now available for purchase. For more on our upcoming season, watch the video above which features archival footage,…

Mar 20, 2009
The Path to Billions is in Frozen Potatoes → feedproxy.google.com

Top left to right, the top eight richest people in America: William Gates III ($57.0 billion), Warren Buffett ($50.0 billion), Lawrence Ellison ($27.0 billion), Jim Walton ($23.4 billion),…
Mar 20, 2009
Israel in the Age of Obama → feedproxy.google.com

After Monday’s “Why We Need a Liberal Israel Lobby” talk (full video here), Justin Elliott of TPM Media was on hand to interview some of the panelists. Above,…

Mar 20, 2009
Went From Lukewarm to Hot; Sleeping on Futons and Cots → feedproxy.google.com

Our recent Yentl sing-along attracted some attention from the press; Entertainment Weekly’s Popwatch said it was “awesome.” If you missed that one, there is no need to feel regret….

Mar 20, 2009
Sheryl Sandberg: About Facebook → feedproxy.google.com

All we hear all day long at school is how great Facebook is at this, or how wonderful Facebook did that! Facebook, Facebook, Facebook! (BTW, are we Facebook friends?) Everyone is on…

Mar 19, 2009
Joe Swanberg: Lo-Fi Magician of the Film World → feedproxy.google.com

Watch the trailer for Alexander the Last

When Hannah Takes the Stairs opened in 2007, New York magazine called director Joe Swanberg “a filmmaking machine” and cautioned readers,

Mar 19, 2009
If Jacques Torres Has His Way, New York City Will Soon Have One More Ice Cream Truck → feedproxy.google.com

World renowned pastry chef/chocolatier Jacques Torres made a visit to 92Y last night for a talk on chocolate and wine, and Jane Levere from the Huffington Post was present to report all…

Mar 18, 2009
Tom Davis and the Early Days of Saturday Night Live → feedproxy.google.com

Video: New York Post covers the book launch party for Tom Davis’s memoir on the early years of Saturday Night Live

Flavorwire interviews legendary Saturday Night Live…

Mar 18, 2009
This Week at 92YTribeca → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Leah Siegel, Jon Glaser, Courtney E. Martin, Carol Hart
  • Artisan Cheeses: Learn what you need to know when selecting gourmet cheeses.
  • …
Mar 18, 2009
92Y Video: Why We Need a Liberal Israel Lobby → feedproxy.google.com

We turned to journalist/blogger Philip Weiss for a preview of Monday’s talk - “Why We Need a Liberal Israel Lobby: What It Means for Israel and American Jews” - so let’s…

Mar 18, 2009
Program Notes: Zukerman ChamberPlayers and Yefim Bronfman, piano → feedproxy.google.com

The following are program notes for the concert with the Zukerman ChamberPlayers and pianist Yefim Bronfman (pictured) at the 92nd Street Y on March 22, 2009.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
…

Mar 18, 2009
92YTribeca Snapshot: Comedy Below Canal → feedproxy.google.com

From last Thursday’s monthly comedy gig hosted by Paul F. Tompkins and Janeane Garofalo, here is everyone in a compact collage (clockwise from top left): Tompkins, Morgan Murphy, Jon…

Mar 17, 2009
TJC’s Purim Recap → feedproxy.google.com

Check out the The Jewish Channel‘s Week in Review video above and pay extra attention around the 2:40 mark when they highlight last week’s Purim Spiel at 92YTribeca….

Mar 17, 2009
92Y Video: Jeremy Nelson & Luis Lara Malvacías’ Sooner Than You Think → feedproxy.google.com

The 92Y Harkness Dance Festival continues apace. Premiering this Wednesday is Jeremy Nelson & Luis Lara Malvacías: Sooner Than You Think. The video above features an…

Mar 17, 2009
This Week at 92Y → feedproxy.google.com

Clockwise from top left: Francine Segan, Slava Tsukerman, Ann Beattie, Los Romero
  • Up Close and Personal with Mr. Chocolate: Jacques Torres
  • Why We Need a…
Mar 16, 2009
92Y Video: A Chat with the Zagats → feedproxy.google.com

The Zagat Survey is the world’s leading provider of consumer survey-based information on “where to eat, drink, stay and play” worldwide, with ratings and reviews based…

Mar 14, 2009
Do We Need a Liberal Israel Lobby? → feedproxy.google.com

Journalist Philip Weiss (pictured) writes about American-Israeli relations, American Jewish life, and the role of the Israel lobby in American political and cultural life on his blog, …

Mar 14, 20091 note
Tom Cruise: From Hollywood to the 92nd Street Y to Your Living Room → feedproxy.google.com

Photo credit: Joyce Culver

Tom Cruise visited the 92nd Street Y last December with director Bryan Singer for a special screening of their film Valkyrie and Q&A with Dr. Annette…

Mar 14, 2009
92YTriBits: Sing-Alongs, Women’s History Month, Edward Albee Day → feedproxy.google.com

Raven Snook, web editor for Time Out New York Kids and host of Friday’s Yentl Sing-Along at 92YTribeca, lists 11 films just begging for a little sing-along love. March marks
Mar 13, 2009
L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists → feedproxy.google.com

Video: Jane Mayer on Charlie Rose

The 2008 L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists were announced last week (full list here) and the newspaper’s “Jacket Copy” blogger,…

Mar 13, 2009
92YTribeca Video: The State of the NYC Blogosphere → feedproxy.google.com

Journalist Faith-Ann Young files a video report for Mashable’s recent “The State of the New York Blogosphere” talk at 92YTribeca. You can read the insta-reaction here.

Mar 13, 2009
Eager Cheever → feedproxy.google.com

Mary Cheever (on John): “He may be unfaithful, he may be a drunk, but he always came home for dinner.” [via Ed Champion]

If you get an early copy of this Sunday’s New York Times…

Mar 12, 2009
Shushan Channel Purim Pictures → feedproxy.google.com

Headlined by The Daily Show‘s Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, Monday’s Purim Spiel at 92YTribeca with the Shushan Channel included spoofs on Battlestar Megilactica, Frost/Haman and…

Mar 12, 2009
Muhammad Yunus: A More Humane Capitalism → feedproxy.google.com

Dr. Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for the work he started 30 years ago when he created the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. The first bank in the world to give loans…

Mar 12, 2009
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