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SUMMARY:“Nazi Billionaires” Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Many people became rich or richer off the detestable actions of the Third Reich during WWII through the use of Jewish slave labor\, seizing Jewish businesses\, and equipping the German military. Some of these families are still prominent today\, such as the Quandts\, who owned BMW. None have acknowledged the dark histories behind their fortunes. In his new book\, Nazi Billionaires\, David de Jong unearths the history of these well-known companies. De Jong will be joined for a conversation about his book and the questions it raises with Gregory Zuckerman\, Special Writer at the Wall Street Journal.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/nazi-billionaires-book-talk/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000
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SUMMARY:Seaport Salsa Night
DESCRIPTION:Salsa at the Seaport. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Heineken Riverdeck with a live band\, city skyline views\, and Malibu Farm’s taco & tequila specials. Come early to step up your salsa game and receive a lesson from the pros.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/seaport-salsa-night/
LOCATION:Pier 17
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Jews in Colonial New York
DESCRIPTION:Webinar. Join us for a discussion about the lives of New York City Jews in the colonial era. We’ll look at community spaces such as the Sephardic Mill Street Synagogue\, now known as Shearith Israel and the oldest synagogue in America. We’ll examine the influence of the Gomez and Judah families\, the scandal of the Franks family\, and the legacy of Haym Soloman’s Revolutionary war financing.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jews-in-colonial-new-york/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Strings on Hudson: Villalobos Brothers
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Cinco de Mayo\, BPCA presents The Villalobos Brothers. One of today’s leading Contemporary Mexican ensembles\, their original compositions and arrangements masterfully fuse and celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/strings-on-hudson-villalobos-brothers/
LOCATION:Brookfield Place
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drawing-in-the-park-19/
LOCATION:South Cove
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T110000
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SUMMARY:South Street Seaport Museum Ships and Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:On Saturdays and Sundays\, visit the exhibitions and the ships of the South Street Seaport Museum for free. At 12 Fulton Street\, see “South Street and the Rise of New York” and “Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners\, 1900-1914\,” and at Pier 16\, explore the tall ship Wavertree and lightship Ambrose.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/south-street-seaport-museum-ships-and-exhibits-14/
LOCATION:South Street Seaport Museum
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T193000
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SUMMARY:Derby Day at the Greens
DESCRIPTION:Head up to The Rooftop at Pier 17 for The Greens’ Derby party. Dress your best for a Bluegrass-themed tailgate with giant Juleps and even bigger skyline views. Your ticket includes a Mini Lawn reservation for up to six guests\, a large-format Mint Julep\, and a first-class view of a broadcast of the big race. There will also be live music and activities throughout the day—lawn games\, tastings from sponsors\, and more.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/derby-day-at-the-greens/
LOCATION:Pier 17
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Gibney Presents: Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Founded by Samar Haddad King in New York City in 2005\, Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre (YSDT)’s mission is to increase access to – and promote understanding through – live performance and education initiatives.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/gibney-presents-yaa-samar-dance-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:The Science of Storytelling for Business
DESCRIPTION:Virtual\, interactive workshop. Learn the three techniques neuroscientists have identified as critical to storytelling for business.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-science-of-storytelling-for-business/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T140000
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SUMMARY:Stories Survive: Dr. Julius G. Mendel
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Julius G. Mendel was born on August 17\, 1931 to a Jewish family in Germany. His father\, Dr. Herbert Mendel\, served in the German military during WWI and later became a doctor. Herbert ran a successful medical practice\, where Julius’ mother Ilse worked as a laboratory technician. In October 1938\, Herbert was forced to close the practice and the family fled to Cuba a month later. The Mendels spent two years in Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1940. Julius went on to become a psychiatrist and has donated over twenty objects to the Museum related to his family’s experiences in WWI and their escape from the Nazis.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/stories-survive-dr-julius-g-mendel/
LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
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SUMMARY:Edward Mendelson Presents The Complete Works of W. H. Auden: Poems\, in conversation with Joan Acocella
DESCRIPTION:The first two volumes of the eagerly anticipated first complete edition of Auden’s poems–including some that have never been published before.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/edward-mendelson-presents-the-complete-works-of-w-h-auden-poems-in-conversation-with-joan-acocella/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
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SUMMARY:Figure al Fresco
DESCRIPTION:Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/figure-al-fresco-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
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SUMMARY:The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market\, Built an Empire\, and Lost It All
DESCRIPTION:Online lunchtime talk with the host of NPR’s Planet Money\, as she uncovers the deeply-investigated story of how one visionary\, dogged investor changed American finance forever. Before Bill Gross was known among investors as the Bond King\, he was a gambler. In 1966\, a fresh college grad\, he went to Vegas armed with his net worth ($200) and a knack for counting cards. $10\,000 and countless casino bans later\, he was hooked: so he enrolled in business school. The Bond King is the story of how that whiz kid made American finance his casino. Over the course of decades\, Bill Gross turned the sleepy bond market into a destabilized game of high risk\, high reward; founded Pimco\, one of today’s most powerful\, secretive and cutthroat investment firms; helped to reshape our financial system in the aftermath of the Great Recession—to his own advantage; and gained legions of admirers\, and enemies\, along the way. Like every American antihero\, his ambition would also be his undoing. Talk followed by audience Q&A. Advance registration is required. Registered guests will receive the link prior to the program.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-bond-king-how-one-man-made-a-market-built-an-empire-and-lost-it-all/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T160000
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SUMMARY:Elements of Nature Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/elements-of-nature-drawing-27/
LOCATION:Wagner Park
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T180000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Elise Engler
DESCRIPTION:Elise Engler’s book\, A Diary of the Plague Year: An Illustrated Chronicle of 2020\, is one year of a daily drawing/painting project that recapture what it was like to live through 2020- bringing texture\, feeling\, and even charm to what we might not remember and what we will never forget.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/artist-talk-elise-engler/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T183000
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SUMMARY:Giulietta e Romeo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Giulietta e Romeo in June\, all are welcome to brush up on your opera knowledge in a fun and interactive workshop led by Teatro Grattacielo. Familiarize yourself with the dramatic and musical aspects of the upcoming performance including the original story\, musical style\, stagecraft and characters.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/giulietta-e-romeo-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
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SUMMARY:Frederic Tuten Presents The Bar at Twilight\, in converstion with Wayne Koestenbaum
DESCRIPTION:In fifteen masterful stories\, Frederic Tuten entertains questions of existential magnitude\, pervasive yearning\, and the creative impulse. A wealthy older woman reflects on her relationship with her drowned husband\, a painter\, as she awaits her own watery demise. An exhausted artist\, feeling stuck\, reads a book of criticism about allegory and symbolism before tossing her paintings out the window. Writing a book about the lives of artists he admires–Cezanne\, Monet\, Rousseau–a man imagines how each vignette could be a life lesson for his wife\, the artist he perhaps admires the most. Whether set in Tuten’s beloved Lower East Side\, Rome’s Borghese Gardens\, or a French seaside resort\, these stories shift seamlessly between the poignancy of memory into the logic of fairytales or dreams\, demonstrating Tuten’s exceptional ability to transmute his passion for art and life to the page.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/frederic-tuten-presents-the-bar-at-twilight-in-converstion-with-wayne-koestenbaum/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
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SUMMARY:Highlights in Jazz: Return of the Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Jack Kleinsinger’s “Highlights in Jazz” is New York City’s longest running jazz concert series.  Peter & Will Anderson (clarinet\, sax)\, Wycliffe Gordon (trombone)\, Victor Lewis (drums)\, Ted Rosenthal (piano)\, James Chirillo (guitar)\, Brian Lynch (trumpet)\, plus surprise special guest!
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/highlights-in-jazz-return-of-the-jam-session/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T190000
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tale Films: Kikujiro
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, BPCA presents Kikujiro (1999\, Takeshi Kitano). Based on The Wizard of Oz\, a young\, naïve boy sets out alone to find his wayward mother. Soon he finds an unlikely protector in a crotchety man and the two have a series of unexpected adventures along the way. Free popcorn will be served\, and a discussion will follow the screenings. This film is rated PG 13.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fairy-tale-films-kikujiro/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T193000
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SUMMARY:Jessie James Decker: The Woman I’ve Become Tour
DESCRIPTION:Concert. With special guest Adam Doleac.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jessie-james-decker-the-woman-ive-become-tour/
LOCATION:Pier 17
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Swamp in the City
DESCRIPTION:Swamp in the City is a Cajun & Cre­ole music fes­ti­val that cel­e­brates the vibrant musi­cal\, cul­tur­al and culi­nary tra­di­tions unique to South­west Louisiana. The 4‑day fes­ti­val will take place May 12 – 15\, 2022\, on Gov­er­nors Island and in Red Hook\, Brook­lyn\, and will fea­ture world-class Louisiana dance­hall bands\, Cajun jam ses­sions\, mouth-water­ing Cajun and Cre­ole food\, cook­ing demon­stra­tions\, dance lessons\, a Sun­day music camp\, a fam­i­ly dance and a year’s sup­ply of danc­ing packed into one fun-filled weekend. This year’s all-star line­up includes Cedric Wat­son & Desiree Cham­pagne\, Blake Miller & The Old Fash­ioned Aces\, Jesse Lége & Joel Savoy\, Joe Hall & The Cane Cut­ters\, Kel­li Jones\, Chas Jus­tus\, Jim­my Breaux\, Kevin Wim­mer\, Rose & the Bros\, the Couil­lon Con­nec­tion\, Jo Vidrine\, Amelia Biere\, Col­in Gould\, The Cher­ry-Limes\, Ernie Vega and more! Today’s event on Colonel’s Row on Governors Island is free; other performances in Red Hook are ticketed.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/swamp-in-the-city-2/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drawing-in-the-park-20/
LOCATION:South Cove
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
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SUMMARY:Green Terraces in the Sky!
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and we’re seeing green! To celebrate the arrival of spring\, kids will learn about the history and design of skyscraper gardens. Architects have added landscaped roofs and terraces to New York’s buildings for a century! Rockefeller Center had many gardens the public could visit in the 1930s. Drawing inspiration from “green” skyscrapers\, young architects will decorate their designs with flowers and greenery. All ages welcome. RSVP required. This indoor program meets at the Skyscraper Museum\, 39 Battery Pl. Masks are required for indoor programs. For those who prefer the Zoom option for this in-person program\, email programs@skyscraper.org.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/green-terraces-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:Skyscraper Museum
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T202512
CREATED:20220503T174254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174254Z
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SUMMARY:South Street Seaport Museum Ships and Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:On Saturdays and Sundays\, visit the exhibitions and the ships of the South Street Seaport Museum for free. At 12 Fulton Street\, see “South Street and the Rise of New York” and “Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners\, 1900-1914\,” and at Pier 16\, explore the tall ship Wavertree and lightship Ambrose.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/south-street-seaport-museum-ships-and-exhibits-15/
LOCATION:South Street Seaport Museum
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T202512
CREATED:20220503T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174255Z
UID:44792-1652558400-1652558400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Chinese American Literary Notables
DESCRIPTION:Online lecture. To celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, the Renwen Society presents a lecture on May 14 on American writers of Chinese descent by UCLA Professor King-Kok Cheung\, a renowned scholar of English and Asian American Studies. These writers grapple with issues of gender\, racial\, national and generational stereotypes within the tenuous matrix of transpacific relations. Professor Cheung will discuss 27 writers in nine clusters to show how they have preserved history and created worlds of imagination beyond the borders of nations.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/chinese-american-literary-notables/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T120000
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CREATED:20220503T174457Z
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SUMMARY:Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See In Business and Life
DESCRIPTION:Webinar. Amid severe digital disruption\, economic upheaval and political flux\, how can we make sense of the world? Leaders today typically look for answers in economic models\, Big Data or artificial intelligence platforms. Gillian Tett points to anthropology—the study of human culture. Anthropologists learn to get inside the minds of other people\, helping them not only to understand other cultures but also to appraise their own environment with fresh perspective as an insider-outsider\, gaining lateral vision. Today\, anthropologists are more likely to study Amazon warehouses than remote Amazon tribes. They have done research into institutions and companies such as General Motors\, Nestlé\, Intel and more\, shedding light on practical questions such as how internet users define themselves; why corporate projects fail; why bank traders miscalculate losses; how companies sell certain products; and why pandemic policies succeed (or not). Anthropology makes the familiar seem unfamiliar and vice versa\, giving a three-dimensional perspective in a world where many executives are plagued by tunnel vision\, especially in fields like finance and technology.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/anthro-vision-a-new-way-to-see-in-business-and-life/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000
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CREATED:20220503T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174656Z
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SUMMARY:Supertall: How the World’s Tallest Buildings Are Reshaping Our Cities and Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on four global cities – London\, New York\, Hong Kong\, and Singapore – architect\, urban designer\, and TED Resident Stefan Al examines rise of global supertalls and the factors that have led to this worldwide boom. He uncovers the latest innovations in sustainable building\, from skyscrapers made of wood to tree-covered buildings that promise a better urban future\, but also examines the issues of wealth inequality\, carbon emissions\, and contagion that can accompany dense high-rise development. Featuring original architectural sketches\, Supertall: How the World’s Tallest Buildings Are Reshaping Our Cities and Our Lives is both an exploration of our greatest accomplishments and a powerful argument for a more equitable way forward.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/supertall-how-the-worlds-tallest-buildings-are-reshaping-our-cities-and-our-lives/
LOCATION:Skyscraper Museum
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Figure al Fresco
DESCRIPTION:Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/figure-al-fresco-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Elements of Nature Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/elements-of-nature-drawing-28/
LOCATION:Wagner Park
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:China Institute Spring Literati Salon
DESCRIPTION:Come to China Institute to experience a literati salon (文人雅集) inspired by ancient traditions\, and enjoy an evening of classical music\, poetry\, calligraphy—and wine! With the spring in full bloom\, let’s celebrate the joy of coming back to China Institute for an evening with artists\, musicians\, and literature experts. Attendees will enjoy performances and an unforgettable cultural experience that promotes solidarity\, friendship and peace. At China’s traditional “literati salons\,” scholars connected with nature\, art\, and music while sipping tea and wine. At the most famous of these events\, the Orchid Pavilion Gathering (兰亭雅集) in the year 353\, 42 gentlemen held a famous drinking contest\, in which they floated their rice-wine cups down a winding creek as they sat along its banks. Whenever a cup stopped\, the man closest to the cup had to empty it and write a poem. In the end\, they produced 37 poems and Wang Xizhi (王羲之 produced Preface to the Poems of the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》）\, the finest calligraphic art in China’s history. The event has since fueled inspiration for all forms of Chinese art. Tea and wine will be served.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/china-institute-spring-literati-salon/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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