Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Learning without Homework

If visiting museums, Broadway and historical sights is not enough culture and education for your trip you can attend one of the many lectures, conversations or book readings offered everday in NYC.  You can see famous celebrities interviewed, listen to a lecture by a leading intellectual, or hear your favorite author speak. Sometimes thee events be a little like attending a University class, but fortunately without the homework and tests. 

TimesTalks
The New York Times, hosts "discussions with today's top talents and thinkers" in their Midtown headquarters.  Writers/authors are the most popular guests, followed by actors.  Some past speakers have included Stephen King, Paul Krugman, Ben Affleck and Michael Caine, . Tickets are approximately $30. (TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, between 7th & 8th Avenue, Map)


92nd Street Y
Located on the Upper East Side, the 92nd Street Y presents an impressive list lectures & conversations across many categories ranging from Arts & Entertainment to Business & Finance to Health & Wellness.  Topics range from light subject matters to more academic programs.  For example they have a "Captains of Industry" series featuring CEOs such as Jeff Immelt of General Electric while in their "Food Talks" series they might have a famous chef speak. Tickets are typically above $25 (1395 Lexington Avenue, 92nd St., Map)

Barnes & Noble Author Events
Barnes & Noble Bookstore hosts numerous events for authors in some of their NYC stores every month.  While many authors are not household names, some very famous authors will also speak as well.  You can search by location as well as by author.  Events are free. While events are held in multiple locations, the 5th Avenue store is the main location. (555 5th Avenue, between 45th & 46th Street., Map)

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