This Week in the City: Lecture at Pace, Sweet Treats Bazaar, Greenmarket and the Insecurities Exhibit at MoMA
Midterms week does not mean you have to suffer...well, at least not suffer too much. Looking for some events to decompress or celebrate your completion of midterms? Check out what is going on This Week in the City.
Attend a lecture at Pace University on the election and philanthropy
The paneled discussion titled, “The Trump Foundation, The Clinton Foundation, and the 2016 Election: What Does it All Mean for Philanthropy?” will explore the topic of philanthropy and how it has a tangled relationship with politics. A list of speakers can be found on the website link below.
Hours
Oct. 19, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Travel time (from TKC)
~12 mins, walking
Cost
Seating is limited, registration is required on Eventbrite
LINK: http://www.pace.edu/wilson-center/recognized-voice/upcoming-and-recent-events
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Artisanal Sweet Treats Bazaar
Featured by Grand Bazaar NYC, this Halloween-themed bazaar on the Upper West Side will feature 25 artisan sweet makers from all over the City. Sweets include: spiced pumpkin pie, macaroons, cupcakes, truffles, chocolates and more! For King's student who attend the Redeemer Presbyterian UWS congregation, the event is on Sunday and is just blocks away on W 77th.
Mission of Grand Bazaar NYC: "Grand Bazaar NYC donates 100% of its profits to four neighborhood public schools, benefiting over 4,000 children..."
Hours
Oct. 23, 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Travel time (from TKC)
~25 mins via the 2/3
Cost
Ticketed but free on Eventbrite
LINK: https://www.grandbazaarnyc.org/events
Do some organic shopping at Greenmarket on Water Street
Greenmarket was founded in the mid 1970s and specializes in regionally grown produce and baked goods. Staying up until the late hours of the night (or all-nighters) cannot be accomplished without proper fuel!
Hours
Every Thurs. through Nov. 17, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coenties Slip, between Water St and Pearl St
Travel Time (from TKC)
~10 mins, walking
Cost
N/A, debit and credit are accepted
LINK: https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/manhattan/water-street
Explore the impact of "built environments" on refugees at MoMA
According to the MoMA website, 60 million people are living in temporary housing. Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter shows how the view of forced displacement is heavily dependent on security and, especially, human rights.
Hours
Through Jan. 22
Mon. - Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Travel Time (from TKC)
~30 mins via the 1
Cost
$14 or attend one of the UNIQLO Free Fridays (after 4:00 p.m.)
LINK: http://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/1653?locale=en