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NYPL Events: What's Happening 1/23-2/6

 Spring 2017 Lineup
The Cullman Center has announced its 2017 spring lineup.

Welcome to our biweekly update on events happening during the next two weeks at The New York Public Library. With 92 locations across New York City, a lot is happening at the Library. We're highlighting some of our events here—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

Spring 2017: Conversations from the Cullman Center: This spring, the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers will host four conversations highlighting the extraordinary work of Cullman fellows -- writers who use the Library's collections to produce novels, biographies, and non-fiction. Topics include the life of poet Elizabeth Bishop, the work of Hermann Rorschach, the Osage Indian Murders of the 1920's, and Paul La Farge's new novel, The Night Ocean. All events are free with registration.

1/25: George Washington and the Hyper-Partisan Now: Daily Beast editor-in-chief John Avlon's new book, Washington's Farewell: the Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations, places Washington's legendary farewell address in the context of our nation's flourishing democracy. Avlon will speak with New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman on his book and how our first president's message resonates today. 6:30 PM. Wachenheim Trustees Room.

1/25: Four Generations: Filled with countless insights and treasures, the new book Four Generations: The Joyner Giuffrida Collection of Abstract Art is a journey through one of the most exceptional collections of art in America, and through the momentous legacy of African and African Diasporan art from the last hundred years. In celebration of this timely publication, join Christopher Bedford, Mary Schmidt Campbell, Thomas Lax, and Fred Wilson, in a conversation moderated by Sheena Wagstaff. 6 PM, Celeste Auditorium.

The Schomburg Center

1/26: Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race: The Schomburg hosts a series of micro-conversations in association with WNYC's "Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race," a series of first-person radio essays on racial justice and experience in America. Featuring WNYC's Rebecca Carroll and stand up comedy by Khalid Rahmaan. 7 PM.

1/30: From Timbuktu to Tumbuctoo: A Workshop for Teachers: This workshop will help teachers develop a curriculum around the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai, as well as West African strategies of resisting the slave trade. 9 AM.

2/2: Black Power at 50: Kicking off the Schomburg's 2017 Conversations in Black Freedom Studies, this panel discussion will examine several dimensions of the Black Power movement, then and now. Featuring Jamala Rogers, Mark Speltz, Stephen Ward, and Komozi Woodard. 6 PM.

Mary Martin
Mary Martin.

Library for the Performing Arts

1/26: Some Enchanted Evenings: Author David Kaufman discusses his biography of Broadway star Mary Martin, best known for her originating roles in South Pacific andThe Sound of Music, as well as her Tony-winning turn as the title character in Peter Pan. Followed by a Q&A with theatre critic David Finkle. 6 PM, Bruno Walter Auditorium.

1/28: Pierre Bernac's Library: Songs of Poulenc, Leguerney, and Honneger: LPA houses the archives of baritone Pierre Bernac, a well-known interpreter of 20th-century French art song.  Pianist Matthew Odell will present a recital inspired by Bernac's personal collection of scores, including songs by Poulenc, Leguerney, and Honneger. 2:30 PM, Bruno Walter Auditorium.

2/6: Lost Broadway Theaters with Jennifer Ashley Tepper & Guests: Jennifer Ashley Tepper is the author of The Untold Stories of Broadway, which tells the tales of the dozens of Broadway houses that have been demolished, gone bankrupt, or forced into disuse over the years. Featuring Ken Billington, Maria Di Dia, Michael John La Chiusa, and Don Scardino. 6 PM, Bruno Walter Auditorium.

Science, Industry, and Business Library

1/24: Introduction to Medicare: Eric Hausman, an independent consultant specializing in Medicare education and training, comes to the Library to give an overview of the Medicare program and your coverage options. 6 PM, Conference Room 018.

1/25: Business Legal Structures: Learn about various business structures to help you determine what kind of entity is most suitable for your emerging or existing small business. This program, presented in conjunction with the IRS, is part one in a series of Small Business Tax Workshops. 6 PM, Conference Room 018.

Plato's Cave

Mid-Manhattan Library

1/28: "Plato's Cave" with Bryan LeBoeuf and Simon Van BooyJoin novelist Simon Van Booy as he interviews painter Bryan LeBoeuf about his life, works, process, and vision for painting, and how these manifest in the current exhibition "Plato's Cave," created specifically for the Art Wall on Third exhibition series at the Mid-Manhattan Library. 2:30 PM.

2/1: Sarah Crowner in Conversation with Susan Cross: Acclaimed artist Sarah Crowner discusses her wrk with Susan Cross, Curator of Visual Arts at MASS MoCA, where Crowner's first solo museum exhibition in the United State is on view through January 2017. 6:30 PM, The Corner Room.

Around the Library

1/28: For The Public: Welcome to The Bronx: Come to the Bronx for an evening of poetry and speeches from activists and writers, on what it means to be an author of color after this election. Featuring Miles Hodges, Peggy Robles-Alvarado, Jose Olivarez, and The Peace Poets. 2:30 PM, Bronx Library Center.

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