On Thursday July 30 the Strand‘s picturesque rare book room was clad with a lectern, stage and rows of seats to duly host a discussion by Nina Ansary, author of Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran, and Cyrus Copeland, author of Off the Radar: A Father’s Secret, a Mother’s Heroism and, a Son’s Quest, led by Iranian-American journalist Negar Mortazavi.
Events
When I joined YouNow a couple of month ago, I didn’t think I was going to attend VidCon.
New Art Show ‘Escaping Time: Art From U.S. Prisons’ Opens This Weekend
Take a look at the artwork of America’s inmates in an alternative art exhibition titled Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons on view at Governors Island August 1 through September 27.
Exclusive: ‘Property Brothers’ Star Jonathan Scott Shares Priceless Real Estate Tips
HGTVs Property Brothers‘ Jonathan Scott teamed up with Mr. Clean yesterday to demonstrate how simple cleaning techniques can boost the appeal and price of a house on the market.
Converse Inc. unveil their Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II with a global launch in Boston.
RUSH Philanthropic Arts Foundation has teamed up with Brooklyn Bridge Park to exhibit a mural produced by RUSH kids and teens.
American cook and food critic Katie Lee celebrated her Social Life Magazine cover at the always amazing St. Barth Hamptons Gala this past weekend in the Hamptons.
The celebration was presented by CASA de CAMPO, Absolut Elyx, and Wheels Up at LAVO in New York.
On Tuesday July 21st there was intimate celebration for the grand opening of The Gregory Hotel on 42 West 35th Street.
The lovely Vashtie was celebrating her birthday a little late yesterday. Sponsored by Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rose, Downtown’s Sweetheart was thrown a “Dumb Late Birthday Party” last night at TAO.