STIRRING THE POT: PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD

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Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald of Levain Bakery, photo: Melissa Kirschenheiter.

Tag: Performing Arts

STIRRING THE POT: PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT:
PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD OF LEVAIN BAKERY

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald are friends and accomplished bakers who made bread for some of NYC’s favorite restaurants, eventually opening a small bakery, Levain, the French term for sourdough, on West 74th Street. They still produce breads and sell them at their many bakeries, including an outlet in Wainscott, but their renown has more to do with their famous industrial- strength 6-ounce cookies. Triathletes on the side, Pam and Connie whipped up a massive chocolate chip walnut cookie to keep energy levels high for training. A sample batch flew off the bakery shelves and now there are many varieties of the original. Those attending this Stirring the Pot will receive a taste.

STARTALK LIVE! WITH NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON

TICKETS $70 ($63 FOR MEMBERS)

StarTalk Live with renowned astrophysicist and captivating speaker, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bridges the intersection between science, pop culture, and comedy with clarity, humor, and passion. Captivating subjects have included space travel, extra-terrestrial life, the Big Bang Theory, the role science plays in people’s lives, the future of our earth and the environment, the science behind the most iconic sports plays in history, and breaking news from the universe. Tyson will illuminate the wonders of the cosmos with his unique blend of scientific insight and engaging storytelling. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to expand your mind and explore the universe.

KidFEST: BUBBLEMANIA

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

BubbleMania combines high-energy entertainment with artistic achievement, loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music, and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to “trapping” people inside bubbles!

ACADEMY ICONS: SUSAN LACY—LEONARD BERNSTEIN

ACADEMY ICONS: SUSAN LACY
LEONARD BERNSTEIN: REACHING FOR THE NOTE
WITH SUSAN LACY & JAMIE BERNSTEIN

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

A presence on Broadway, in Hollywood, at Carnegie Hall, and the New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein was a major force in 20th-century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse backgrounds. This includes interviews with Bernstein’s family, friends, colleagues, peers, and critics, as well as Bernstein’s own written and recorded words. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy and Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein’s daughter.

DILLA TIME: THE DILLA EXPERIENCE

DILLA TIME: THE DILLA EXPERIENCE WITH DAN CHARNAS, JEFF PERETZ, AND SPECIAL GUEST NATE SMITH

TICKETS $45-$85 ($40.50-$76.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Learn about J Dilla, the hip-hop beatmaker who changed the way musicians all over the world play their instruments. Join Dan Charnas, author of The New York Times bestseller Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm, along with Jeff Peretz, coordinator of the Musicianship & Songwriting area at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, and legendary drummer Nate Smith, for an interactive, multimedia evening of music, ideas, and conversation.

STIRRING THE POT: MARCUS SAMUELSSON

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT:
MARCUS SAMUELSSON

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

For the final Stirring the Pot of the season, Florence’s guest will be chef, TV personality, philanthropist, and newly inducted member of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts, Marcus Samuelsson. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden by adoptive parents, he first made his name as the executive chef at Aquavit restaurant. His food continues to reflect his African and Scandinavian background, richly seasoned with his New York experience. His restaurant portfolio is global with the latest, Metropolis, having been designed by Amagansett vacationer David Rockwell at the new Perelman Arts Center, supported by and named for East Hampton resident Ronald O. Perelman.

SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY IN THE GARDEN

HEADSET RENTAL $15 ($13 FOR MEMBERS)

Close out the summer in the most festive way in Guild Hall’s Furman Garden, which will be lit up and ready to greet dancers for some uproariously quiet movin’ and groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and guest DJs will spin tunes from the 70s to today – disco to funk, 80s and 90s pop, hip-hop, and rap, and hits from the 2000s to today will fill your ears and get you on your feet.

KIDFEST: SUNRISE CIRCUS WITH PARALLEL EXIT

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 for Members)

Sunrise Circus features circus artists from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and beyond — a sensational cast who will bring you laughter, awe, and fun for the entire family. With world-class juggling, music, magic, and comedy, this fun-loving troupe presents innovative circus acts interwoven by characters who would be at home in your own backyard.

ACADEMY ICONS: SUSAN LACY—PAUL SIMON

ACADEMY ICONS: SUSAN LACY
PAUL SIMON:BORN AT THE RIGHT TIME
WITH SUSAN LACY

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

In the 1960s, Paul Simon’s moving lyric “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was an anthem for a generation. With Art Garfunkel, he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music. In the 1980s, he pioneered a popular cross-cultural music that brought South African musicians into mainstream America. With Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT IN CONCERT

TICKETS $50-$125 ($45-$112.50 FOR MEMBERS)

This marks Rufus’s solo debut at Guild Hall with a show specially curated for the venue, featuring a visual component conceived by the Italian visual artist and painter, Gioele Amaro.

Praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter who has collaborated with artists from Elton John and Burt Bacharach, to Miley Cyrus, David Byrne, Boy George, and Paul Simon, comes to Guild Hall to grace us with songs from his extensive catalogue.