Ain't Misbehavin': How Louis Armstrong Conquered New York
Revisit Louis Armstrong's meteoric rise to stardom in this talk and live performance.
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Uncovering the Lost Lives of Workers: The Archaeology of Labor
What can urban archaeology reveal about the largely undocumented and long-forgotten lives of working-class New Yorkers in centuries past?
Jackie Robinson: The Personal and Political
Jackie Robinson's daughter Sharon Robinson, historian Jonathan Eig, and journalist Budd Mishkin reflect on the unlikely hero who helped to launch the modern civil rights era.
Without You I'm Nothing: The Architecture of Great Design
Venerable interior designers Tom Scheerer and David Netto sit down for a conversation about their work.
New Labor in New York and the Fight for Workers' Rights
Leading new labor activists talk about the recent gains (and setbacks) in their movements for workers' protections.
Asian/American Testimonies of 1970s New York
Hear the stories of activists to learn about the history of New York’s Asian communities.
Dwelling in the Future: Imagining Tomorrow's City
A group of artists, thinkers and designers speculate about what New York City's deep future might look like.
Whose Streets? Reclaiming NYC for Cyclists
How can we rethink the relationship between cycling and the city for the benefit of all?
Unexpected Pairings: Cloud Forest Cardamom Ale
Intrepid spice hunter Ethan Frisch of Burlap & Barrel and Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver introduce their bold new beer.
Sporkful World Tour LIVE @ MCNY with Marcus Samuelsson
See the James Beard Award-winning podcast The Sporkful live with chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Unexpected Pairings: Gin Fizz à La Mode
Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery, Harlem's only family-owned ice cream parlor, reinvents this classic summertime cocktail.