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Special Program This Sunday, 11AM: The History of “Fake News,” Presented by Don Schwartz, Ph.D
Sunday at the MasterDecember 23, 2018
11:00 am Riverside Lobby
THE HISTORY of
Don Schwartz, Ph.D., a friend of shareholders here at the Master Apartments, hasgenerously offered to put “Fake News” in historical perspective for us on his upcomingtrip to New York City from the West Coast where he now resides.
‘Fake News’ has been in the news ever since the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While exaggerations and hyperbole have always been characteristic of political dis-course, the propagation of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’ in our highly polemic environment has been amplified and intensified by the internet and by social media.
While the term is relatively new, the phenomenon of ‘fake news’ has been around forcenturies. Dr. Schwartz will trace the origins and impact of manufactured and altered news reports from ancient Rome to the modern era, with an emphasis on the impact of such misrepresentations on American history.
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Don Schwartz, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in modern U.S. and European history from New York University and began his teaching career in New York City high schools, and at Pace University and the New School for Social Research.
He served on the faculty of the History Department at California State University Long Beach from 1987 until his retirement in 2010. Since then he has taught in
Shanghai and Phnom Penh as part of the Fulbright Specialist Program, and regularly offers lectures on historical topics in southern California.
He has written scholarly articles on the Holocaust and on the teaching of history, and has been named by the Organization of American Historians to their Distinguished Lecturer Program.
Thurs, Nov. 8th, Master Gallery: Opening Reception for Intersections, Paintings by Betsy Goldberg
The Master Gallery and the Board of Directors invite you to the
Opening Reception of Intersections, Paintings by Betsy Goldberg.
November 8, 7-8:30 PM
The exhibition runs from November 8 – January 26 2019
Book Talk: Frank Hugus on his debut novel, The Improvisatore, Sept 18th, at the Scandinavia House
Master shareholder Frank Hugus will discuss his debut novel, The Improvistore, A Novel of Italy, at the Scandinavia House, 56 Park Avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. 18th, at 7 PM.
Published to great acclaim in 1835, Hans Christian Andersen’s debut novel, The Improvisatore, initially eclipsed his fairy tales, which first appeared in the same year. This first English translation since the 1840s, by Frank Hugus, captures the brilliance and brio, the sweep and the nuance that made The Improvisatore one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most widely read and best loved works.
Andersen, the captivating teller of enchanted tales, is very much in evidence in this classic Bildungsroman inspired by his travels in Italy earlier in the decade. The novel’s hero, Antonio—much like Andersen himself—rises from impoverished beginnings to become a successful artist, at every turn learning charming and often alarming lessons in the ways of the world. Adopted by a nobleman, smitten with an opera singer, challenged to a duel, captured by bandits, beset by a temptress, Antonio follows a dizzying itinerary on his path to enlightenment and, perhaps, happiness. Along the way he experiences the delights of Italian culture and nature so clearly and deeply absorbed by his peripatetic author.
Following the discussion, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Frank Hugus is a Professor of German and Scandinavian Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has taught a wide variety of courses, from Old Norse to modern Scandinavian literature to Hans Christian Andersen. Hugus has published numerous articles on 19th and 20th century Danish literature, with a focus on Hans Christian Andersen, and has written on medieval Icelandic literature.
Thurs., Aug 2nd: Opening Reception for “Looking for Elsewhere,” photography by Donna Svennevik
The Master Gallery
in association with The Board of Directors
invite you to the Opening Reception of
Looking for Elsewhere
photography by Donna Svennevik
Thursday, August 2nd, 7pm – 8:30pm
Main Lobby
An Introduction to Chi Gong, Monday, July 23
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MASTER
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHI GONG, MONDAY, JULY 23
The class will begin at 6:00PM in the Riverside Lobby. After an introduction, weather permitting, we shall go into Riverside Park.
ELLIOTT CHARLES SHAPIRO
I HAVE BEEN STUDYING AND TEACHING TAI CHI CHUAN, CHI GONG, AND ALLIED MOVEMENT DISCIPLINES FOR OVER
40 YEARS.
I HAVE STUDIED WITH MASTER TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS.
WE ARE PARTICULARLY FORTUNATE TO LIVE NEAR A PARK AND A RIVER, WHICH ARE EXCELLENT LOCATIONS FOR OUTDOOR CHI GONG.
THE CHINESE DEVELOPED OVER THE CENTURIES THE EXERCISE KNOWN AS CHI GONG. CHI GONG CAN BE TRANSLATED AS CULTIVATING ENERGY SKILLFULLY. CHI GONG HAS MEDICAL, MARTIAL, AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS. CHI GONG GENTLY RELAXES THE STIFFENED JOINTS OF SEDENTARY ADULTS AND COMPELS THE CIRCULATION OF ENERGY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BODY WITHOUT CAUSING UNDUE SWEATING OR FATIGUE. CHI GONG COORDINATES MOVEMENT, BREATH, AND VISUALIZATION. THE MOVE- MENTS ARE SLOW AND RELAXED. I WILL BE TEACHING SIMPLE EXERCISES SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES.
PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES AND FLAT SHOES. IF POSSIBLE, DON’T EATIMMEDIATELY BEFORE CLASS.
THOSE OPTING TO PARTICIPATE WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT/RELEASE FORM. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE, ALONG WITH A SIGN-UP SHEET, AT THE FRONT DESK.
“Perfectly Normal For Me,” a Film by the Master’s Catherine Tambini, Featured at Lincoln Center’s Dance on Camera Film Festival, Sunday, July 22
Center’s Dance on Camera Film Festival on Sunday, July 22 at 6 PM at the Walter Reade
Theater. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 29.
Catherine Tambini and Elizabeth Hemmerdinger
At a unique after school dance program in Queens, NY, we meet exceptional childrenwith a variety of physical challenges. Alexandria, Jake, Caitlin and Veronica, ages 5 to 15,
teach us about perseverance, inclusion and self-acceptance in this intimate verité
documentary. With their teenage volunteer helpers they create an inclusive environment
too often absent in our world. The film features former New York City Ballet Prima Ballerina Jenifer Ringer.
“In this film, both optimistic and realistic, the abilities of people with disabilities are brought to the forefront. The footage records their extraordinary will and the surprising grace they bring to an activity apparently antithetical to their physical condition….It is an important contribution to our understanding of ability, disability, and it challenges our narrow image of beauty. It is told with sincerity and with humor.” Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree
Monday, July 9: An Evening with Bonnie Lee Black, Author of “Jamie’s Muse.”
Monday Night at the Master Presents:
A Reading from Jamie’s Muse, a Novel by Bonnie Lee Black
July 9, 2018, 7:00 pm, Riverside Lobby
Bonnie has written three creative nonfiction books, about her experience in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, southern Africa, in her twenties; her Peace Corps experience in Gabon, Central Africa (the first book published by the Peace Corps Writers imprint), in her fifties; and her economic development work for three years in Mali, West Africa, afterward.
In between books, Bonnie writes a blog entitled“The WOW Factor” – Words of Wisdom from Wise Older Women (www.bonnieleeblack.com/blog)
In this, her first novel, Bonnie turns her attention to late-nineteenth century Scotland and South Africa, in a dramaticstory that grows out of her family’s history.
The designation “Unknown,” written on hergrandfather’s death certificate where his mother’s name belonged, sent the author on a quest to discover her mysterious Scottish great-grandmother, Helen Reid David Black, of Kirriemuir, Scotland.
With little to go on, beyond a sure grasp of place and history, Bonnie imaginesHelen’s dramatic short life and how it interwined with the early life of Kirriemuir’smost famous son, novelist and dramatist James Barrie, author of Peter Pan.
Scenes from the Master Gallery Opening of “On The Brink”
The Master Gallery Takes Flight with On The Brink
The Master Gallery’s opening night reception featuring Jacinta Stewart’s beautifully rendered portraits of North American birds was a dazzling affair. The event was well attended and the guests learned that the birds and the title of the show, On The Brink, referenced the birds’ unfortunate distinction of being on the Audubon Society’s list of climate-endangered or climate-threatened species.
The show’s inspiration was crafted by curator Jan Fort, and Stewart after Stewart met Avi Gitler (Avi Gitler Gallery) and learned about his Audubon Mural Project. Gitler commissions artists in his Hamilton Heights neighborhood to do paintings and murals on buildings in honor of former resident John James Audubon. The overall intention is to bring awareness to the Audubon Society’s list of climate-threatened and climate-endangered birds. Stewart, a new resident to Hamilton Heights, met Gitler in his Gallery and learned that the beautiful murals she was noticing around the neighborhood was his brainchild and the birds became her muse. In the process of creating her show at the Master, Stewart was also accepted to paint a mural for the Audubon Mural Project and her artistry can be found at 149th Street and Broadway.
Another highlight of the opening night festivities was a performance by jazz and funk vocalist, Angela Workman. Workman sang a soulful rendition of I’ll Fly Away, bringing the evening to a soaring climax.
The show will hang until July 28th. Be sure to take time to enjoy the “Bird Bio Book” that explains a little about each of the birds in the show. Check it out before it flies away.
The Power of Storytelling, A Conversation and Book Signing with Murray Nossel, Thurs, May 17, 7:30 pm
The Monday Night at the Master Program Presents:
The Power of Storytelling, A Conversation and Book Signing with Murray Nossel, PhD
Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Riverside Lobby
Murray Nossel, a clinical psychologist and master storyteller, facilitated a special evening for residents in March 2014 during which they shared their personal stories of how they came to live at the Master’s and their experiences living here.
Murray returns this evening to share insights with us on the importance of storytelling in the work place from his recently published book “Powered by Storytelling.”
Opening Reception for “On the Brink,” paintings by Jacinta Stewart, Master Gallery, Thurs, May 10th
The Master Gallery Presents:
On the Brink
paintings by Jacinta Stewart
May 19- July 28th, 2018
Opening Reception, May 10th, 7-8:30pm
Inspired by the Audubon Mural Project, this exhibit hopes to bring awareness of North American Birds threatened by climate change.
www.artbyjacinta.com
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