ART

ARCTIC ART

Photographer Subhankar Banerjee captured the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in all four seasons during a two-year, 4,000-mile trip that he embarked on in 2001.The exhibit “The Last Wilderness” includes 30 large-format color photographs of the region’s sweeping landscapes. The photographs became part of a recent congressional debate over whether to open up 1.5 million acres of the Arctic Refuge to exploratory drilling for oil and gas. Mr. Banerjee, who worked for Los Alamos National Lab in New Mexico before becoming a photographer, discusses his work next month (Wednesday, October 6, 7 p.m., Columbia University Earth Institute, 116th Street and Broadway, 212-854-8158, free). Exhibit: Through Saturday, October 16, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gerald Peters Gallery, 24 E. 78th St. at Madison Avenue, 212-628-9760, free.

CALYPSO FEVER

An exhibit of artifacts documenting the impact of calypso music in mid-20th-century America includes songbooks, a large selection of vintage photographs, album covers, and movie posters. The collection traces Trinidadian calypso in phonograph recordings, song publishing, nightclub acts, concerts, Broadway shows, and Hollywood movies. Calypso’s popularity was shaped by Caribbean immigration to America and by American military service abroad. Through Sunday, September 26,Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, 718-230-2100, free.

BOOKS

THE INSIDER

Young-adult author S.E. Hinton, best known for the 1967 classic “The Outsiders,” reads from her new novel, “Hawkes Harbor” (Tor). The story, though it was written for adults, traces familiar themes, as a rebel is caught up in circumstances that force him to find deep reserves of bravery. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Borders Books Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, 212-823-9775, free.

HIP-HOP HISTORY

The editor of “And It Don’t Stop: The Best American Hip-Hop Journalism of the Last 25 Years” (Faber and Faber), Raquel Cepeda, discusses and signs the compendium of music criticism. Friday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bronx, Bay Plaza, 290 Baychester Ave., Bronx, 718-862-3945, free.

COLLECTING

SCULPTURE SIGNING

David Lladro, the youngest son of one of the founders of the Spanish porcelain design company Lladro, meets with collectors this weekend in Astoria. Mr. Lladro unveils the company’s latest line and signs guests’ new sculptures. Saturday, 4-6 p.m., GL & Markella, 3520 Ditmars Boulevard at 35th Street, Astoria, Queens, 718-721-3724, free.

FAMILY

SUMMER SUMMARY

Before summer slips from memory, children can record the highlights of the season in a handmade journal. Thursday and Friday, noon, 2, 3, and 4 p.m., Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, 212-721-1234, free with admission, $7 general and children, $4 seniors, free infants and members.

FORTUNATE EVENT

Elusive author “Lemony Snicket” appears to read from his new book “The Grim Grotto” (Harper-Collins), the 11th installation in the Series of Unfortunate Events. The book follows the continuted travails of orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. The author, along with illustrator Brett Helquist, reads from the book, answers children’s questions, and plays songs on the accordion. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $8 general, $6 seniors, students, children, and members.

FILM

SILENT SLAPSTICK

The Silent Clowns Film Series screens classic silent films featuring Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, and others. The series kicks off with “Why Worry?” the 1923 Harold Lloyd vehicle. Also on the program is “Dogs of War,” an Our Gang short that follows the kids behind the scenes at the Hal Roach Studio during the making of “Why Worry?” Film historian Bruce Lawton intro 476 1357 543 1367duces each film and discusses them after the screenings. Ben Model provides musical accompaniment. Sunday, 2 p.m., West Side YMCA Little Theater, 5 W. 63rd St. at Central Park West, 212-969-0968, $8 general, $5 seniors and children under 12.

FOOD & DRINK

STREET EATS

The Carmine Street Block Association presents Meet the Chefs, a tasting event featuring food from Blue Ribbon, Citron, Da Silvano, Gobo, and other neighborhood eateries. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Carmine Street at Bleecker Street, 646-752-4958, $5 each tasting, $20 for five tastings if purchased in advance.

HEALTH

RUN THE PARK

The Fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Games include a 1.7-mile health walk and a 4-mile race. Afterwards, a health fair offers minimassages and other treats. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:40 a.m. health walk, 9:40 a.m. race, Central Park, 72nd Street Transverse at Bethesda Terrace, $20 general, $14 members (before Friday), $30 general, $20 members (day of race). See www.nyrr.orgfor registration. 785 1238 850 1248

MUSIC

MANHATTAN MELODIES

The Manhattan School of Music Philharmonia Orchestra plays a program of works by Mussorgsky, Bizet, and Beethoven. Thursday, September 23, 8 p.m., Mahattan School of Music auditorium, Broadway at 122nd Street, 917-493-4428, free.

PETS

CANINE CARE

The American Kennel Club hosts an event for New York dogs and their owners. A “canine good citizen test” rewards dogs for good behavior, and an obedience demonstration shows off the best of the bunch. Canine freestyle time features choreographed pet performances with music, and dog treats, coupons, magazines, and dog accessories are also on hand. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue, www.akc.org, free.

TALKS

TOUGH JUSTICE

The district attorney of Westchester, Jeanine Pirro, discusses her new book “To Punish and Protect: One D.A.’s Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals” (St. Martins) at the next general meeting of the New York Young Republican Club. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., WNRC, 3 W. 51st St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-465-3377.

ACTORS’ ANSWERS

Woody Allen favorite Dianne Wiest and actress Estelle Parsons share the stage when they discuss their bodies of work as part of the Harold Clurman Lecture Series. The talks are followed by an audience Q&A. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Stella Adler Studio of Acting, 31 W. 27th St., between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, 212-689-0087, $5 suggested donation, reservations required.

THEATER

LEE’S PUPPETRY

Ralph Lee’s Mettawee River Theater Company uses puppets, masks, and elaborate costumes to create its theater pieces. “The Heroic and Pathetic Escapades of Karagiozis” draws inspiration from Greek and Turkish folk puppet theater. Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Divine, outdoor courtyard, Amsterdam Avenue and 111th Street, 212-929-4777, $10 general, $4 seniors and children.

BROKEN BROOKLYN

A lawyer for the New York City Law Department, Chuck Orsland, presents his new play about a gentrifying South Brooklyn neighborhood. “Broken Windows” examines how the city’s quality-of-life crackdowns during the early 1990s affects three friends.

Opens: Wednesday, September 22, 8 p.m.. Runs: Wednesday, September 22 through Monday, September 27, Wednesday-Saturday and Monday, 8 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 7 p.m., Creative Place Theatre, 750 Eighth Ave., between 46th and 47th streets, 212-769-7973, $15.

TOUR

CHELSEA GIRLS (AND BOYS)

An all-ages tour includes visits to eight modern art galleries in Chelsea. Rafael Risemberg leads the walk, which features glimpses at painting, sculpture, electronic art, and photography. Saturday, 2 p.m., meet in the lobby of 526 W. 26th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-946-1548, $15 general, $10 children under 18.

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