Talks
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SECULAR STATE
A trio of writers who have examined the separation of church and state discuss their opposition to the surge in American fundamentalism. The participants are the editor of “Jefferson and Madison on Separation of Church and State” (Barricade), Lenni Brenner; the director of the Center for Inquiry Metro New York and author of “Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism” (Metropolitan), Susan Jacoby, and the author of “With God on Their Side” (New Press), Esther Kaplan. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Brecht Forum, 451 West St., between Bank and Bethune streets, 212-242-4201, $15 suggested donation.
ON THE CASE
Lawyers and legal commentators talk about press coverage of high profile court cases from O.J. Simpson to Michael Jackson. Panelists include journalists Adam Liptak, Dan Abrams, and Rikki Klieman. The discussion is the first event produced by the Program in Law and Journalism at New York Law School. Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., New York Law School, Stiefel Reading Room, 47 Worth St., between Church Street and West Broadway, 212-431-2109, free.
BECOMING PEGGY GUGGENHEIM
Actress Mercedes Ruehl discusses her role as art collector Peggy Guggenheim in the Off-Broadway play “Women Before a Glass.” Her conversation with art critic Amei Wallach focuses on how she prepared for her role as the eccentric Guggenheim. The talk is part of the Art Dealers Association of America’s “Collectors’ Forum,” a series of public programs focusing on issues of interest to the art community. Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., Ameringer & Yohe Fine Art, 20 W. 57th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-940-8925, $15, reservations required.
A LIFE ON STAGE
Choreographer and theater director Gillian Lynne discusses her career with actor and director Keith Baxter. Ms. Lynne acted on screen with Errol Flynn, danced on early British television, and directed or choreographed Broadway and West End shows including “Cabaret,” The Secret Garden,” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Thursday, 6 p.m., New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Bruno Walter Auditorium, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Avenue between 63rd and 64th streets, 212-642-0142, free.
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