Libraries’ ‘Big Read’ Collaboration Spotlights the Vietnam War Fifty years ago, amid rising anger and unrest, America was grinding through its long, painful and ultimately..

Like crisp apples and crisp autumn weather, the Harriman-Jewell Series is an essential part of the fall season. This year, the Series is warming up chilly nights with a wide variety of performances, ranging from Stars of American Ballet to violinist Joshua Bell. On November 7, The Stradivarius Ensemble of the Mariinsky Orchestra will bring its lush sound to Helzberg Hall with a program of chamber orchestra favorites.

According to William Shatner, to live in his world, “you must be a forgiving soul and a trained athlete.” Forgiving because in giving and receiving..

Start with the view. Pick a pretty day — sun out, slight breeze, temperatures mild — and there are few more pleasant places to while away an hour or two than the downtown Central Library’s Rooftop Terrace. Five stories up, you’re surrounded by skyline. The landmark, brick and brownstone New York Life building looms to the north. To the east, buildings that once housed such swanky shopping establishments as Harzfeld’s and Pecks line Petticoat Lane.