Events for January 2017
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents Midday Masterpieces
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
1:00 PM
Wed, Jan 4 | Rising stars from The Juilliard School perform selections from some of classical music’s best-loved composers. January's concert features pianist Drew Petersen, performing Schumann's Humoreske, Op. 20, and other selections.
The Greene Space
44 Charlton: A Variety Show
Friday, January 6, 2017
7:00 PM
Fri, Jan 6 | This month, we feature comedy by Kenny Shults, poetry by Miles Hodges, a circus performance by Eric Schmalenberger and music by American Candy and Champagne Jerry. Hosted by Julian Fleisher.
The Greene Space
Race and Changing the Culture of Tech
Monday, January 9, 2017
7:00 PM
Mon, Jan 9 | Join us for the kick off of a four-event series as we hear from social entrepreneurs who aren’t buying the tech industry’s excuses for the diversity gap — and are instead hacking the culture of tech. Part of Change, Justice, Equity: WNYC and Echoing Green Solutions Week. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.
The Greene Space
Race and Justice Within Criminal Justice
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
7:00 PM
Tues, Jan 10 | Join us for a conversation with social entrepreneurs who are bringing justice back to the criminal justice system. Part of Change, Justice, Equity: WNYC and Echoing Green Solutions Week. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.
The Greene Space
Race and Equity in Healthcare
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
7:00 PM
Wed, Jan 11 | Join us as we hear from social entrepreneurs who are finding new ways to bring healthcare to those who have been neglected and left behind. Part of Change, Justice, Equity: WNYC and Echoing Green Solutions Week. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.
The Greene Space
Race and Pathways to Employment
Thursday, January 12, 2017
7:00 PM
Thurs, Jan 12 | For the final installment of our four-part live event series, hear from social entrepreneurs who are creating new and innovative pathways to employment right here in New York City. Part of Change, Justice, Equity: WNYC and Echoing Green Solutions Week. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.
WNYC Events
Where Do We Go From Here?: MLK and the Future of Inclusion
Sunday, January 15, 2017
3:00 PM
WNYC and the Apollo Theater present the 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, exploring an open and honest conversation on the post-Obama era and the future of social justice movements following one of the most divisive general elections in recent history. This event is presented in partnership with the March on Washington Film Festival.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents Daniel Barenboim and Members of the Staatskapelle Berlin
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
7:00 PM
Wed, Jan 18 | Join us for an exclusive evening of conversation and performance on the eve of their historic Bruckner cycle at Carnegie Hall.
The Greene Space
BuzzFeed's See Something Say Something Live
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
7:00 PM
Wed, Jan 25 | Join us for a live taping of the podcast that features interviews, stories, and conversations about being Muslim in America, hosted by BuzzFeed writer Ahmed Ali Akbar.
Events
Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race
Thursday, January 26, 2017 through Saturday, January 28, 2017
“Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race” is WNYC’s ongoing exploration of racialized America. Join us for a free public forum with a wide range of thinkers, writers, policymakers and activists.
Newark Public Library, Centennial Hall — Saturday, January 28 at 2:30pm
The Greene Space
Public Forum: Letters From Detention
Thursday, January 26, 2017
7:00 PM
Thurs, Jan 26 | Join us for an exploration of the Supreme Court case involving hundreds of Muslim, South Asian, and Arab men deported in the wake of 9/11. Featuring authors Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and a discussion with Monami Maulik, Rachel Meeropol, and Elie Mystal.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents Mozart Birthday Party
Friday, January 27, 2017
7:00 PM
Fri, Jan 27 | Join the Dover Quartet, rising opera star Daniela Mack and other special guests for a celebration featuring some trivia, some wine, some surprises, and, of course, lots of music, including tracks featured on the Dover’s new Mozart recording. Hosted by WQXR's Matt Abramovitz.
The Greene Space
When Pop Writers Go Broadway
Monday, January 30, 2017
7:00 PM
Mon, Jan 30 | How do songwriters from the worlds of rock, folk and country adjust to writing for the theater? And why has the Broadway establishment been so resistant to their idiosyncratic and often fascinating shows? A conversation hosted by Jack Viertel.
The Greene Space
Breaking the Black Box
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
7:00 PM
Tues, Jan 31 | How are algorithms making decisions about you? Note to Self's Manoush Zomorodi and ProPublica talk about their investigations into digital privacy. Hear from ProPublica senior reporter Julia Angwin, entrepreneur/writer Anil Dash, and Microsoft researcher Solon Barocas.