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METROPOLITAN CHAPTER
EVENTS
LECTURE
SERIES
All lectures are held at the The New York New Church (Swedenborgian), 114 E. 35th St., between Park and Third Avenues (nearest train is the 6 train at 33rd St.).
The lectures
are FREE, and no reservations are required.
FALL 2008 LECTURES
NEW LOCATION!
All lectures are at The New York New Church (Swedenborgian) , 114 E. 35th St., New York
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 6 PM
Delectable Drinking:
New York During the Golden Age of the Cocktail
David Wondrich, Ph.D., writer on cocktails for Esquire magazine and author of the award-winning book, Imbibe! (2007)
In the decades after the Civil War, New York City had the most elegant bars, skilled bartenders and sophisticated mixed drinks the world has ever seen. At Jerry Thomas's, Harry Johnson's Little Jumbo, Rogers' Chop House and bars of such hotels as Hoffman House, Holland House and Waldorf-Astoria, bartenders were celebrities and patrons rich and famous.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 6 PM
Heavenly Secrets:
About Swedenborg and American Art
Bailey Van Hook, Ph.D. , professor of art history, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and author of Angels of Art: Women and Art in American Society, 1876-1918 (1997)
Although Emmanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish scientist and mystic, founded no church, he had an immense influence on the spiritual life of England and America in the 19 th century. Among his American followers were neoclassical sculptor Hiram Powers, landscape painter George Inness and illustrators Howard Pyle and Jessie Willcox Smith. Each tried to convey the reality of the spiritual world and the process of spiritual growth described in Swedenborg's writings.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 6 PM
From Newport to the North Shore:
Warren & Wetmore's Architecture of Opulence
Peter Pennoyer, principal of Peter Pennoyer Architects, and Anne Walker, architectural historian at the Pennoyer firm, co-authors of The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore (2006)
During the first three decades of the 20 th century, the architectural practice of Warren & Wetmore produced more than 300 major projects, including Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stem) and the New York Yacht Club. Whitney Warren (1864-1943) and Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) also designed grand mansions and estates, luxurious early apartment buildings, hotels and resorts and distinctive office towers.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6 PM
"Gothamtide"— New York's Contributions to Creating the Victorian Christmas
Sibyl McCormac Groff, NBC Rockefeller Center historian and tour guide whose research on Christmas customs has led to lectures, articles, appearances on TV as well as seasonal tours
"Gothamtide" describes secular and universal holiday traditions that started in New York in the 19 th century and continue to impact modern culture. Development of urbanism, transportation and print media furthered the contributions of Washington Irving, John Pintard, Clement Clarke Moore and Thomas Nast. Also affecting holiday celebration were department stores, cards, gifts, music, charity, Santa Claus, the tree and festal family activities. "Gothamtide" decorations and activities in 2008 will continue and build on traditions begun in the 19th century.
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TOURS
Members receive detailed flyers closer to an event’s
scheduled time. Tours must be reserved
in advance.
To reserve for tours, return flyer’s reservation form with
check. If you are not a member, contact us to receive a flyer.
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Further
information on any of the programs may be obtained by calling (212)
886-3742.
VSA Metropolitan Chapter
232 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
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