Book Launch: Six Walks by Ben Shattuck in conversation with Jenny Slate
On an autumn morning in 1849, Henry David Thoreau stepped out his front door to walk the beaches of Cape Cod. Over a century and a half later, Ben Shattuck […]
Events
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Virtual Walking Tour: Jewish Lima
Museum of Jewish HeritageSteeped in history, the capital city of Lima, Peru will welcome us with beautiful colonial vestiges of the Spanish occupation. Follow virtually in the footsteps of Manuel Bautista Perez, a […]
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Roger Lowenstein on “Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil War”
Webinar. Lunchtime talk with renowned journalist and master storyteller Roger Lowenstein, as he discusses his revelatory financial investigation into how Lincoln and his administration used the funding of the Civil […]
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Paper Republic’s Guide to Contemporary Chinese Literature
Chinese literature can offer readers an extraordinary window into China, but for newcomers to this rich and complex world, where does one begin? On Wednesday, April 27, China Institute joins Paper Republic to celebrate the publication of their Guide to Contemporary Chinese Literature, a distillation of the knowledge and experience of the Paper Republic team, […]
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Before the White House: New York City’s Capital Legacy
Fraunces Tavern MuseumZoom lecture presented by Catherine Prescott & Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli. This installment of Tavern Tastings explores the history of whiskey: its creation, rise in popularity during the 18th century in North America, and how its role in the economy of the burgeoning United States incited a rebellion.
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South Street Seaport Museum Ships and Exhibits
South Street Seaport MuseumOn 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.
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World’s Tallest Building: The Burj Khalifa
Skyscraper MuseumWhat does it take to build the world’s tallest skyscraper? Teamwork! Who were the architects and engineers who designed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai? How did they tackle the problems of constructing a tower more than twice the height of the Empire State Building? After a tour of the SUPERTALL exhibition, kids will collaborate to […]
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Seaport Fit
Today: HIIT the Deck. Reservations are released at 10AM every Monday the week before class.
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Nature in Poetry
In celebration of Poetry Month, join Poet/Literature Professor Jon Curley in a thoughtful tour of how BPC’s green spaces reflect a lyrical experience.
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Senior Group Exercise
Strengthen the whole body. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training.
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Raquet Sports
Try your hand at various racquet sports offered on the scenic waterfront at Brookfield Place, including pickleball and badminton.
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