Talks
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ART AND REBUILDING A panel discussion addresses the “polarization of memorial and culture” as it relates to the plans for rebuilding ground zero. The discussion is cosponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. “Zero Culture” panelists include the cofounder and chairman of the International Freedom Center, Tom Bernstein; the chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, Thelma Golden, and the president of the Regional Plan Association, Robert Yaro. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., the New School, 55 W. 13th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-229-5488, $8 general, free for students.
LINCOLN’S TEAM Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin participates in a conversation with Bill Goldstein about her new book, “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” (Simon & Schuster). She discusses her research process – the book was 10 years in the making – and what makes Lincoln one of the best chronicled but least understood American presidents. The discussion is part of the Theatre of Ideas series. Tonight, 8 p.m., Columbia University, Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway at 116th Street, 212-854-7799, $15 general, $9 students.
END OF THE DIASPORA? David Shneer discusses his book, “New Jews: The End of the Jewish Diaspora” (New York University Press), which he cowrote with Caryn Aviv. He is joined by panelists Jewlia Eisenberg, Rabbi Andy Bachman, Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, and moderator Richard Siegel to discuss contemporary Jewish identity. Wednesday, 7 p.m., the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, Battery Park City, 646-437-4202, $10 general, $7 seniors, $5 members and students.
ANIMATED DISCUSSION Five animation artists whose credits include “The Lion King,” “Ice Age,” and “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America” discuss the current trend toward computer-generated imagery and what it’s like to work for Walt Disney Studios. An exhibition of their work, “Which Way Did They Go,” is on display through January 21. Friday, 6 p.m., School of Visual Arts, 209 E. 23rd St. at Third Avenue, 212-592-2010, free.
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