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SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories Film Series: Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the immigrant experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served\, and a discussion will follow the screenings. Pressure (Horace Ové\,1976\, 136 minutes) is a film about Tony\, a second-generation British-born Black teenager of Trinidadian descent\, who struggles to find his place in 1970s London. Caught between his parents’ desire for assimilation and his brother’s Black Power activism\, his growing frustration with institutional racism and unemployment leads him towards radicalization\, exploring the identity crisis of a generation caught between two cultures. Pressure was the first British feature to be written and directed by a Black filmmaker and the first to focus on the perspective of Black characters. The Guardian said\, “Pressure is vigorous and rough-hewn and Ové lays down the broad brushstrokes with compulsive energy. It has the punchy quality of a 21st-century graphic novel\, eagerly tackling Black Power and social realism\, mixing comedy\, tragedy and irony.”
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/immigrant-stories-film-series-pressure/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:30th Poets House Showcase Reading
DESCRIPTION:Sahar Khraibani\, Farid Matuk\, Michelle Peñaloza\, and Roque Raquel Salas Rivera’s decolonial poetics linger on speech\, sound\, and names. These poets parse language in every way—its mouthfeel\, memory\, non-meaning\, and haunting reverberations. Don’t miss our next to last reading in the 30th Poets House Showcase\, a literary exhibition and reading series that captures the breadth of contemporary poetry publishing.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/30th-poets-house-showcase-reading-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games\, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets\, cards\, and games provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-122/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration: Architecture of the Harlem Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:100 years ago\, Black artists\, architects\, and activists of the Harlem Renaissance defined a cultural movement that celebrated and fought for civil rights in the heart of New York City. In the lively uptown neighborhood\, many forms of artistic expression – jazz poetry\, musical theater\, literature\, and architecture – energized culture. Join us to learn about art and architecture of the Harlem Renaissance\, including spaces like the Apollo theater and Minton’s Playhouse. We’ll then create collages using cutouts of New York buildings\, art pieces\, and literature from the Renaissance\, inspired by African American artist\, Romare Bearden. All ages welcome!
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/black-history-month-celebration-architecture-of-the-harlem-renaissance-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:The Paper Bag Players Present HEY THERE\, HOWDY\, EVERYBODY!
DESCRIPTION:A New York institution\, The Paper Bag Players have been delighting young audiences with their imaginative musical theater since 1958. Their new hour-long show includes classic sketches and new works\, featuring freewheeling dances\, lovable characters\, whimsical sing-along songs\, and their signature paper and cardboard sets and costumes. Perfect for ages 3-9 and fun for the entire family. The New York Times raves: “Pure pleasure for everybody – a cultural must for children. The Paper Bag Players have demonstrated a magical insight into what delights children (and tickles adults as well) with\, amazingly\, the simplest of materials.”
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-paper-bag-players-present-hey-there-howdy-everybody/
LOCATION:Tribeca Perf. Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Reading for Baron Wormser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life and writing of Baron Wormser (1948-2025). Family\, friends\, and colleagues will share favorite poems\, including work from his new book\, James Baldwin Smoking a Cigarette and Other Poems (Slant Books\, 2026). Readings from Indran Amirthanayagam\, Rachel Basch\, Jeanne Marie Beaumont\, Philip Fried\, Shaun Griffin\, Andrey Gritsman\, Richard Hoffman\, Howard Levy\, Dawn Potter\, Janet Wormser\, Maisie Wormser\, and Owen Wormser.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/memorial-reading-for-baron-wormser/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized with the Shanghai Museum\, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art\, this year’s festival at the China Institute features rich traditions\, music\, crafts\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
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SUMMARY:Hiruy Tirfe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:DCJazzPrix International Band Competition\, the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet brings their bold\, expressive sound to the stage. Led by Philadelphia-born saxophonist\, composer\, and arranger Hiruy Tirfe\, the group represents the next generation of contemporary jazz\, combining soulful improvisation with technical mastery and global influence. The award-winning  quartet includes Sandy Eldred on bass\, Keith Phelps on piano\, and Lionel Forrester on drums.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/hiruy-tirfe-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
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SUMMARY:Reflections: A Triptych by Benjamin Millepied
DESCRIPTION:Discover a ballet triptych by Benjamin Millepied celebrating the unity of dance\, music\, and visual art.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/reflections-a-triptych-by-benjamin-millepied/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
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SUMMARY:Dinos that Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join author Suzy Levinson as she reads her story Dinos that Drive! Brontosaurus\, Triceratops\, Pterodactyl and T. rex are all here to show off their driving\, flying and diving skills in this riotous\, fully illustrated book of poems about dinosaurs and their favorite things-that-go.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/dinos-that-drive/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
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SUMMARY:Films at the Museum: “Plunderer” Screening & Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Plunderer is a feature-length documentary that focuses on the career of Bruno Lohse\, a Nazi art dealer who served as Göring’s art agent in Paris and headed the ERR\, the Nazis’ clearinghouse for confiscated art in France. Captured and interrogated by the Monuments Men after the war\, Lohse served a brief prison sentence. Following his release\, he profitably dealt in stolen art for sixty years\, selling to collectors\, galleries\, and major museums. The film includes stories of Holocaust survivors working to reclaim their families’ lost artworks and examines the continuity between the post-war era and the contemporary art world and its secretive culture.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/films-at-the-museum-plunderer-screening-talkback/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Infinite Jest Fest
DESCRIPTION:Fifth meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 508-601 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month’s gathering. We’ll have free drinks upstairs when you arrive :) .
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/infinite-jest-fest-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
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SUMMARY:BPC Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today’s discussion will be about Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/bpc-book-club-19/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T160000
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games\, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets\, cards\, and games provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-123/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Pinky Swear
DESCRIPTION:Book reading and signing by Danielle Girard\, author of Pinky Swear.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/pinky-swear/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
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SUMMARY:Ave Generosa: Marian and Lenten Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Expect to be deeply moved by the soprano and alto voices of the Trinity Choir during this evening of choral music that glorifies Mary\, compassion\, and the spirit of Lent. With Hildegard von Bingen’s luminous Ave generosa at its center\, the program also presents Francis Poulenc’s Litanies à la Vierge noire and Marian gems by Maurice Duruflé\, Bernat Vivancos\, Edvard Grieg\, and Ola Gjeilo. A trio of newer composers  (Zanaida  Stewart Robles\, Ily Matthew Maniano\, and Margaret Rizza) add their perspectives to timeless themes of mercy\, devotion\, and divine joy. 
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/ave-generosa-marian-and-lenten-reflections/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Downtown Beats Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by the Church Street School of Music\, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs\, and perform at community events throughout the year.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/downtown-beats-chorus-47/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program\, space is limited\, registration required.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/figure-drawing-28/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Her Hidden Fire
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Her Hidden Fire with author Clíodhna O’Sullivan in conversation with author of A Stage Set for Villains\, Shannon J. Spann. In a world where dragons soar through the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege\, the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep is on a knife-edge: Can their son Ionáin prove that he can channel magic\, or will his entire family be cast out in disgrace?
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/her-hidden-fire/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165701Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art Crafts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects\, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting\, crocheting\, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fiber-art-crafts-studio-36/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:NY Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up comedy. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/ny-laughs-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games\, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets\, cards\, and games provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-124/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Mister Groove
DESCRIPTION:Musical performance.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mister-groove/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System
DESCRIPTION:When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium\, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart\, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. TheaterWorksUSA. Ages 4 +.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
CREATED:20260129T165902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165902Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year: Lion Dance
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan side entrance at 1:00 PM sharp to kick off a Lunar New Year celebration with a live lion dance and festive procession through Gotham Park. The event wraps with a performance\, with celebrations continuing throughout Chinatown.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/lunar-new-year-lion-dance/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Rooted & Rising
DESCRIPTION:26th season gala\, with performances\, auction\, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails\, dance party.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/rooted-rising/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Trina Basu & Ramamurethy: Natural Elements
DESCRIPTION:Arun Ramamurthy and Trina Basu bring a dazzling\, cross-cultural violin dialogue to the PAC NYC Lobby Stage. Rooted in South Indian Carnatic music and shaped by jazz\, folk\, and improvisation\, their performances blur genre lines with virtuosity and heart.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/trina-basu-ramamurethy-natural-elements/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
CREATED:20260227T195757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T195757Z
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SUMMARY:America at 250: Anna Sokolow’s “Rooms”
DESCRIPTION:Rooms\, choreographed by Anna Sokolow with a jazz score by Kenyon Hopkins\, examines the psychic isolation and unfulfilled desires of characters isolated in their small\, city apartments. The controversial and groundbreaking 1955 work breathes with the loneliness and alienation following the breakdown of wartime solidarity\, when the threat of atomic annihilation\, the 1952 polio epidemic\, and the Red Scare hung like invisible contagions and created a mood of pervasive uncertainty and dread throughout the country. An enduring masterpiece\, Rooms still conveys the anxiety and isolation of today.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/america-at-250-anna-sokolows-rooms/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
DESCRIPTION:Singers of all levels\, as well as listeners\, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing\, lead or request a song in the round-robin\, or just listen.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sea-chanteys-and-maritime-music-35/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163246
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SUMMARY:An Archaeology of Plastics: From Small Things Forgotten to the Synthetic Revolution
DESCRIPTION:­Small plastic things forgotten\, to riff on historical archaeologist James Deetz\, are born from scientific innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. As a case study\, I consider the ubiquitous though taken for granted polyethylene T-shirt bag. Low-cost\, convenience\, and durability are some reasons it is accorded utilitarian value. But at what price\, in what kind of conditions\, and for how long? In answer\, I track the lifecycle of this plastic artifact\, “excavating” backwards from landfill (or incinerator) to recycling facility to storage space to factory floor. This contextualization reveals typological attributes and degradation processes that refute commonsensical narratives\, most of which have been industry generated\, about the plastic bag’s harmlessness and inevitability. Beyond description\, analysis of small plastic things forgotten also invites us to draw inferences about the human condition as it has unfolded from the early 20 th century onward. An archaeology of plastics—not just of polyethylene bags but also of Bakelite buttons\, nylon stockings\, PET bottles\, red Solo cups\, dental floss picks\, etc.—certainly evidences the Plastic Age\, as prior writers have remarked. Here I argue for plastics as the catalyst of a more sweeping Synthetic Revolution. Relationally speaking\, what attributes does this revolution share with prior ones (i.e.\, Neolithic\, Urban\, Industrial)\, and how is it distinctive? There is also a sense of evolution in the revolution. Does the Synthetic Revolution’s radical transformation of societies\, ontologies\, ecosystems\, and species herald progress or retrogress? Or does the linearity of cultural evolutionary logic prove inadequate for understanding life on a damaged planet?
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/an-archaeology-of-plastics-from-small-things-forgotten-to-the-synthetic-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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