Welcome to our biweekly update on events happening during the next two weeks at the Library. With 92 locations across New York City, a lot is happening at The New York Public Library. We're highlighting some of our events—including author talks, free classes, community art shows, performances, concerts, and exhibitions—and you can always find more at nypl.org/events. If you want our round-up in your inbox, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you at the Library.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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11/29: Tom Wolfe: The author of a dozen books, including the contemporary classicsThe Bonfire of the Vanities and The Right Stuff, comes to the LIVE stage to discuss his seminal work The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, which unleashed the literary genre of New Journalism. Celeste Bartos Forum, 7 PM.

12/7: Michael Chabon and Richard Price: Two icons of literary fiction come together at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building to discuss Michael Chabon's acclaimed new novel, Moonglow, the sweeping story of a deathbed confessional based on Chabon's experiences with his own grandfather. Celeste Bartos Forum, 7 PM.

Free Events at The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

11/30: Hélio Oiticaca: Folding the Frame: On the occasion of the publication of Hélio Oiticaca: Folding the Frame, author Irene V. Small discusses the artwork of one of Brazil's foremost visual artists of the 60s and 70s with award-winning art historian Molly Nesbit. Berger Forum, 6 PM

11/30: Electric Earth with Doug Aitken and Philippe Vergne: To celebrate the publication of his new catalog, Electric Earth, multi-disciplinary artist and filmmaker Doug Aitken discusses his varied body of work in architecture, sculpture, land art, and sound art with Philippe Vergne, Director of The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Celeste Auditorium, 6 PM.

12/6: Austerity Blues: Fighting for the Soul of Public Higher Education: In this talk, author and scholar Stephen Brier explores the decline of public higher education since the 1980s, and how online learning, privatization, politics, and disinvestment have driven deepening inequality among students and faculty. Berger Forum, 6 PM.

12/7: The Psychological Portrait: Unknown Portraits of Einstein, Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo, and Others: Join us for a presentation of the portraiture of Dr. Marcel Sternberger, who interviewed his subjects while photographing them to produce unique and powerful portraits of famous figures. Berger Forum, 6 PM.

12/13: Our Compelling Interests: A Panel on Diversity and Democracy: The new book series Our Compelling Interests sheds light on how America's differences are crucial to its success in an era of swift transformation across the country. Featuring series co-editor Earl Lewis, Incoming Director of the Schomburg Center Kevin Young, and a panel discussion with Nancy Cantor, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Nicole Gelinas, Sherrilyn Ifill, and NYPL President Tony Marx. 6:30 PM, Celeste Auditorium.

The Schomburg Center

12/1: Conversations in Black Freedom Studies: Honoring the Legacy of Black Woman Radicals: Black women who were at the forefront of the Black Revolt in the 1960s have been omitted from history books, but two scholars come to The Schomburg Center to uncover the stories of two radicals: Mae Mallory and Gloria Richardson. The Schomburg Center, 6 PM.

12/2: First Fridays: Black Tie "Holiday" Edition: For this edition of The Schomburg Center's popular monthly social gathering, celebrate the holidays at a cocktail affair with hors d'oeurves by The Seasoned Pot and a DJ set by DJ Sylk. The Schomburg Center, 6 PM.

12/7: Lapidus Center Presents: Banjo Stories and Songs from Haiti & New Orleans: Laurent Dubois talks about his new book, The Banjo: America's African Instrument, an illuminating biography of the banjo and its place in black culture on Caribbean and North American plantations. Dubois will be joined by singer and banjo, guitar, and cello player Leyla McCalla. The Schomburg Center, 6:30 PM

12/8: Visually Speaking: Jamel Shabazz and Akintola Hanif: Brooklyn-born Jamel Shabazz has been capturing New York life since he was 15 years old, photographing peers, members of the local mosque, elders in their Sunday best, and families. He discusses his work with photojournalist, curator, and filmmaker Akintola Hanif. The Schomburg Center, 6:30 PM.

The Library for the Performing Arts

12/1: (I)MAGESOUND(S): (I)MAGESOUND(S) brings together Jim Hobbs, Dennis McNany, and Andrew Hill, who will explore and exploit the potential of sonic influences on the moving image and vice versa. Working across various approaches from single screen films and rescored archival footage, to more complex expanded cinema and sonic installations, the entire program celebrates the collaborative nature of artists and the resonance of sound and image. Bruno Walter Auditorium, 6 PM.

12/3 and 12/5: Mame!: Gotham Radio Theatre returns after their SRO performance of Ellery Queen with another classic character, Auntie Mame. Gotham's production of Mame! will include a live orchestra using music from the period. Bruno Walter Auditorium, 1:30 PM on 12/3 and 6 PM on 12/5.

12/9: Holiday Hula Party: Join us at LPA for an interactive evening exploring the art of Hawaiian dance, led by Dara Faust, the shoe supervisor of the New York City Ballet. LPA Cafe, 7 PM.

Mid-Manhattan Library

12/3: Archive/Improv with Paul Sunday and Matthew Deleget: Artist and educator Paul Sunday joins artist, curator, and arts worker Matthew Deleget to discuss Sunday's new series of photographs, Archive/Improv, created specifically for his "Photo Walls in Picture Collection" exhibition. The Corner Room, 2:30 PM.

12/7: Words on the Move: Why English Won't—and Can't—Sit Still (Like, Literally) with John McWhorter: Celebrated linguist and professor John McWhorter takes the audience on a lively tour of how the English language is evolving before our eyes, and argues why we should embrace transformation rather than fighting it. Mid-Manhattan Library, 6:30 PM.

Science, Industry, and Business Library

11/30: Building a Brand to Attract Employers: In this interactive presentation, Dr. Bruce Hurwitz of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd., explains how he was able to build his brand and secure over 600 media citations and appear in 400 publications across the world. Conference Room 018, 6 PM.

12/8: Family Business Part 1: Professionalizing Your Family Business: Warner Babcock and Marcy Syms from the NYC Family Enterprise Center talk about professionalizing a family-owned business. Learn how to work more effectively with family members (inside and outside the family business), how to address challenges commonly associated with family businesses, how governance can help reduce risks, how to prepare for future growth and challenges, and much more. Conference Room 018, 6 PM.

12/10: Municipal Bonds for Triple Tax Free Income: Individual investors buy municipal bonds for income exempt from federal, state, and local income tac. David Polevoy, CFP® discusses what you need to know to become a successful muni investor.

Exhibition

A Curious Hand: The Prints of Henri-Charles Guérard: Described by the influential nineteenth-century art critic Roger Marx as “the engraver of curiosity par excellence,” Henri-Charles Guérard was one of the most skilled and inventive French printmakers of his day. Édouard Manet turned to Guérard whenever he needed help making etchings, no doubt owing to Guérard’s expertise as a professional printmaker as well as to his innovative approach to the medium. Thanks to a generous gift from the art collector and connoisseur Samuel Putnam Avery (1822–1904), The New York Public Library has the largest collection of Guérard’s work in the United States. Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 3rd Floor. Ends February 26th, 2017.

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