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November 14 @ 7:00 pm

ALOUD on Ideas: Democracy

A panel discussion moderated by veteran journalist and Vanity Fair’s National Editor and Political Correspondent Todd Purdum, with guests Elaina…
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November 20 @ 7:00 pm

A Conversation Between Writer Susan Minot and Actor/Producer Griffin Dunne: Discussing their New Books

Enjoy an intimate conversation between the award-winning novelist, poet, playwright, and screenwriter Susan Minot and actor, director, and producer Griffin…
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