— Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 —

Understanding and Improving Your Credit
1305 Cortelyou Rd at Cortelyou Library
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
FREE
Having a good credit score is important to starting a new business. Learn what to look for on your credit report and the actions to take to build up your credit.

Wreath Making Workshop with Sprout Home
111 North 6th Street at Best Made Co Holiday Outpost
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: $100
Sprout will lead you through the techniques of wreath making, and each participant will leave with their own unique decoration for the holidays. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Drawing Inspiration: New York City History in Comics
99 Schermerhorn Street at New York Transit Museum
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Price: $10
New York City has played a starring role in comics and graphic novels since the 19th century, with artists placing the stories of humans, superheroes, monsters, and more in its neighborhoods, on its transit systems, and within its historical eras. Joining curator Jodi Shapiro, Karen Green of Columbia University Libraries and comic artists Stan Mack and Peter Kuper will discuss the ways that satirical cartoons, comic strips, and comic books have been used to bring the stories – and histories – of New York to life.

BloomBar Presents: Holiday Wreath Workshop
111 North 12th Street at The William Vale
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price: $75
Enjoy an evening of winter wreath making with floral designer Carly Ragosta of BloomBar at The William Vale. This relaxed workshop will utilize locally sourced, natural materials and hands-on instruction to help you design a contemporary wreath for the winter season. Finish the design with your choice of ribbon and twine for hanging. This long-lasting wreath makes for a beautiful gift, or a welcoming addition to your front door. All tools and supplies will be provided along with festive complimentary cocktails by All-Wise Meade.

Conversation with Jonathan Kane | Art Kane: Harlem 1958
1368 Fulton Street at The Billie Holiday Theatre
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
FREE
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of the most celebrated images in American history with this book presentation and conversation with Jonathan Kane, son of legendary photographer Art Kane. Moderated by Wayne Winborne, Executive Director of Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University and Board of Directors’ Chair for The Billie Holiday Theatre. Now commonly known as A Great Day in Harlem, the famous shot of 57 jazz musicians gathered outside a brownstone in New York is one of the most imitated images in popular culture, by one of the world’s greatest photographers.

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