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April 17 – April 23, 2011

1/ Talking Books: Aerotropolis

Cities were once built around harbors or railroad terminals, but the cities built to take advantage of a hyper-competitive global economy are taking shape around something else instead: the airport. This is the premise of the new book Aerotropolis, whose co-author, Greg Lindsay, will discuss the rise and future of this new type of city.

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7:00 pm

Where: McNally Jackson Bookstore, 52 Prince Street, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public

2/ Visiting Artists Lecture Series: Ann Hamilton

The Visiting Artists Lecture Series is sponsored by the School of Art, Media, and Technology (AMT) at Parsons The New School for Design. Ann Hamilton is a visual artist internationally recognized for the immersive sensory experiences of her large-scale multimedia installations.

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:15 pm

Where: Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Auditorium, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, 66 Fifth Avenue, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public

3/ Teaching Design with Carin Goldberg

Carin Goldberg will explore questions in education for both new and experienced teachers.

When: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Bumble and bumble, 3rd floor auditorium, 415 West 13th Street, NYC

Price: $20 AIGA/NY members, $10 students, $30 general public

4/ American Design Club

AmDC will invite a group of their members to work in the museum’s open-to-the-public studios, highlighting their creative process by creating new work. A discussion that will analyze the work created and displayed.

When: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:00 pm

Where: The Theater at MAD Museum, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC

Price: $10 MAD Museum members and students, $12 general public

5/ Volunteer for Earth Day

Volunteer your time and energy under the direction of the Lower East Side Ecology Center to cultivate the planting beds of the East River Park.

When: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: East River Park, East 10th Street and FDR Drive, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public