Megan Hilty at Cafe Carlyle

Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body

Professor and writer Ian Bogost shares insights from his new book,  The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-small-stuff-how-to-lead-a-more-gratifying-life-ian-bogost/bb5309da15426d51?ean=9781668062630]. which argues that technology has distanced us from sensory experience -- a process called "dematerialization." He explains how to reclaim the joy of our senses by holding space for tiny experiences, like the feeling of everyday objects in your hand, the clinking of a dish, or the smell of a rose.  Cover art courtesy of the author Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce Star in 'Dukes'

‘Saturday Night Live’ performer Jane Wickline and fellow comedian Liva Pierce discuss starring in ‘Dukes,’ a new musical comedy show about dreaming big. ‘Dukes’ [https://www.sohoplayhouse.com/see-a-show/dukes] is running at SoHo Playhouse through August 2. Image courtesy of SoHo Playhouse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Odyssey' Translator Emily Wilson on Bringing the Ancient Tale to Life in Christopher Nolan's New Film

Director Christopher Nolan has cited Emily Wilson's translation of Homer’s Odyssey [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-odyssey-homer/75c6123a70f69665?ean=9780393356250] as one of the inspirations behind his new film adaptation. Ahead of the movie, Wilson discusses the history of the ancient text, the process of translating it to English, and the potential challenges of adapting the epic tale for the big screen. Wilson will be speaking about her work [https://www.92ny.org/event/emily-wilson-the-odyssey-onscreen] on the evening of July 16 at 92NY with livestream tickets available. Image: Homer, The Odyssey. Ulysses (Odysseus) giving wine to Polyphemus, a cyclopes, son of Neptune (Poseidon) - God of the sea. Homer, blind Greek poet, c. 800 - 600 BCE, Trojan War, epic; illustration after Flaxman (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grace Potter Performs Live and Previews 'Trespasser' Album

Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter is releasing a new album, Trespasser [https://shop.gracepotter.com/]. The project is her seventh studio album, in-part inspired by her road trips between Vermont and California, and an experience when a trespasser in mental health distress entered her home. Potter performs live and previews the new album. Grace Potter is performing in Amagansett on July 13 [https://www.tixr.com/groups/stephentalkhouse/events/grace-potter-195017] and in Red Bank on July 15 [https://gotickets.com/grace-potter?region=9&fv=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&tid=aud-2279702509830:kwd-974834198835&agid=201436976390&cid=21054568284&int=1022370&pres=9004354&network=g&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21054568284&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDoNYV0U2o5mQzFksM9tuvZaRaXX1O5pHnWPs7iJ4UCROA_qO8xPkyQaAkZQEALw_wcB]. Photo by James Mountford Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get Lit: Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel,' and Imal Gnawa Performs

[REBROADCAST [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihFVTs__qd8] FROM May 6, 2025] Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was the April 2025 selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club. Plus, at Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix. Book cover courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.