Reader Updates - 7/8/2012 Ziegfeld Theater, Pete Seeger

I received two emails today.

The first was from my tour guide and photographer friend Hans Von Rittern . He knows how much I love my favorite movie palace - the Ziegfeld. I write about it frequently on this blog. This week I saw the new Spiderman movie there to get out of the heat. I wish they didn't kill off Martin Sheen so early in the movie. Hans sent me this distressing link to an article about the Ziegfeld in the New York Post. The Ziegfeld is in danger of closing. New Yorkers, if a movie you want to see is playing at the Ziegfeld, see it there now before it is too late! If you are someone who mostly watches films on your cell phone or computer, get the big screen experience at the Ziegfeld now. 

The second note was from someone I don't believe I know but I do believe I received it because she has read my blog and noticed that I have frequently written about Pete Seeger. I also recently wrote about the Bryant Park Carousel, Broadway in Bryant Park and the movies in Bryant Park. I haven't gotten around to mentioning the great lunch I had at the Bryant Park Grill with Charlene Weisler, the friend who encouraged me to start my blog. She writes  the Starryeye Street Art blog. 

This note I received  highlighted an upcoming Pete Seeger Word for Word event in the Bryant Park reading room. Here are the details:

 

 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

12:30 – 1:45pm

Pete Seeger and co-editors Sam and Rob Rosenthal, Pete Seeger: His Life in His Own Words 

With a special musical tribute by David Amram, who wrote the forward to the book

 

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer makes a rare appearance to chat with his co-editors about his incredible life as a musician and activist.  Please know that Pete Seeger will only be signing copies of his new book - no memorabilia - at this event.

 

"Word for Word Author" is an outdoor reading series that features bestselling authors, celebrity writers, and expert-panelists sharing anecdotes, answering questions from the audience, and signing copies of their latest books.

 

Location: The Bryant Park Reading Room located on the 42^nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the NYPL & 6^thAvenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.  Bryant Park phone number: 212-768-4242

 

Rain Venue:  Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 

20 West 44^th Street (between 5^th & 6^th Avenue)

212.921.1767

Click here for the rest of the Word for Word events this summer (including the ones we missed). 

Keep cool everyone. Enjoy your visit!