Talks
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BABBLING BROOK
The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Harvey Theater was restored in 1987 for a production of Peter Brook’s “The Mahabharata.” The director discusses his career with his biographer, Michael Kustow,from the same stage 18 years later. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., between Ashland and Rockwell places, Brooklyn, 718-636-4100, $10 general, $5 seniors.
EMOTION IN PAINTING
The author of “Vermeer in Bosnia” (Pantheon), Lawrence Weschler, talks about how the painter addresses peacefulness and fear in his work.Proceeds from the lecture, titled “Serenity and Terror in Vermeer, and After,” go to the Brooklyn writing center 826NYC. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., New York University, Hemmerdinger Hall, 100 Washington Square East at Washington Place, $10.
CREATIVITY ON CANVAS
Painter Alex Katz discusses his influences and creative process as part of the “ArtTalks” series. Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Katz is best known for his large-scale portraits and landscapes. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., American Federation of Arts, 41 E. 65th St., between Park and Madison avenues, 212-988-7700 ext. 64, $15 general, $10 students, reservations required.
SCRUTON-IZING DEFENSE
Conservative British philosopher Roger Scruton lectures on “The Defense of the West: How to Begin.” The Intercollegiate Studies Institute sponsors the talk. Thursday, noon, Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway between 114th and 115th streets, 800-526-7022 for reservations, free.
NEW YORK STYLE
Fashionistas – and a fashionist-o or two – gather to discuss New York glamour in the 21st century and how it differs from the style scenes in Paris and Hollywood. Panelists include a former editor of Vogue, Grace Mirabella; a correspondent for Vanity Fair, Amy Fine Collins; the chairman of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons, Timothy Gunn; the curator of costumes and textiles at the Museum of the City of New York, Phyllis Magidson, and designer Ralph Rucci.Fashion historian June Weir moderates. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., between 103rd and 104th streets, 212-534-1672 ext. 3393, $15 general, $10 seniors, members, and students.
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