Grand Prospect Hall, 'That Summer,' CowParade, 'The Power of Strangers,' 'All The Streets Are Silent'
Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to talk about the recent news of the expected demolition of Grand Prospect Hall, a Park Slope staple that has hosted weddings, bar and mat mitzvahs, and concerts for over 100 years. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their own memories and experiences at the venue.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 17, 2021] Best-selling author Jennifer Weiner discusses her novel, That Summer. A starred review in Booklist called it “a summer banger with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot.”
After over 20 years, colorfully decorated fiberglass cows are "grazing" in "pastures" in all five boroughs again. And while they're beautiful and can cheer up your day, they're also for a good cause. We'll talk about the return of CowParade with God's Love We Deliver vice president & chief development officer, David Ludwigson, who is the parade's exclusive charity partner this year.
During social distancing, many Americans missed the experience of interacting with strangers and acquaintances. A new book explores the benefits of interacting with people outside your social circle. Author Joe Keohane joins us to discuss the book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, and take calls from listeners.
Filmmaker Jeremy Elken discusses his new documentary, "All The Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997),” which takes a deep dive into archival footage from NYC's underground hip hop scene in the 1990s, and its symbiotic relationship with underground skate culture.
