… of literary favorites that reframe familiar characters and plots through a contemporary lens.   About the Class Retellings breathe new life into the classics—and add a modern twist. … children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens’ anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon …

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00–9:00 pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025 In celebration of the exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity , join us for a fireside chat with … awards the 2024–25 Friedman Prize to Andrew Fogel , author of the essay “Superman's Jaw.” Join comics writer and editor Rachel Pinnelas for a stimulating fireside chat with Fogel exploring … fall. | About Rachel Pinnelas Rachel Pinnelas is an experienced comics writer and editor with credits at Marvel and DC Comics. With a lifelong passion for storytelling and a degree in …

… this course will continue to look at the history of “The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals” while also looking at animation and rock 'n' roll’s influence on the genre. About the Class These … derived from Broadway shows. From blockbusters like The Sound of Music , My Fair Lady , and Fiddler On the Roof to box office disappointments like Camelot and Finian’s Rainbow , we’ll visit … associated with some of the most beloved and heavily played records of that decade though his credits and successes trail outright to the new century: Barry McGuire, Johnny Rivers, Three Dog …

… 26, 2021, 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Talk now streaming on YouTube Performance was available on demand Dastak: I Wish You Me About the Program In the wake of George Floyd’s killing and the social uprising that followed, Minneapolis-based Ananya Dance Theatre set out to make Dastak: I Wish You Me . Named for the Farsi word dastak , meaning “knockings,” … and collaborators Sharon Bridgforth and Spirit McIntyre as they share how artists and community members came together to create this timely, inspirational new work. Directed by …

… 2024 This course will look at highlights from musicals that enraptured moviegoers with spectacle, romance, athleticism, great performances, and, of course, song and dance.   About the Class Much like the … associated with some of the most beloved and heavily played records of that decade though his credits and successes trail outright to the new century: Barry McGuire, Johnny Rivers, Three Dog …

… Trish Dalton, and producer Tracy Aftergood, moderated by fashion writer and editor Merle Ginsberg. About the Program Few women embody the gravitas, grace, and gusto of the incomparable Diane von Furstenberg . A citizen of the world and the child of a Holocaust survivor, … Dalton, and producer Tracy Aftergood, moderated by fashion writer and editor Merle Ginsberg. CREDITS Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. Produced by Fabiola Beracasa …