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New York Monthly Herald. June 2006 Issue P. 122                                                                             

 NEW YORK EVENTS UPDATE

CULTURE. MEETING AUTHORS. READING

Gary Shteyngart: Absurdistan

Gary Shteyngart, the Leningrad-born author of The Russian Debutante’s Handbook, returns with his exciting new novel, Absurdistan, about oil politics in the Soviet Union. Join us for a special evening celebrating the young Russian literary scene. Co-sponsored by Zyr Vodka. Thu, Jun 8, 7 pm. Free/$8. At THE JCC IN MANHATTAN. 334 AMSTERDAM AVE AT 76TH STREET. Contact: Erica Phillips. t: 646.505.4355. c: 917.332.7612. e: ephillips@jccmanhattan.org


LIT CAFÉ: With Rich Cohen (Sweet and Low), Eric Konigsberg (Blood Relation) and Mark Oppenheimer (Thirteen and a Day). Join the hottest new writers at the JCC’s new Literary Café. Get cozy with complimentary wine and fine readings from a variety of up-and-coming Jewish authors. This monthly event celebrates NYC’s thriving young literary community. Get personal with guest authors, performances, signings, and readings—all right here in our very own café. Co-sponsored by The Jewish Week. Thu, Jun 22, 7 pm, Free. At THE JCC IN MANHATTAN. 334 AMSTERDAM AVE AT 76TH STREET. Contact: Erica Phillips. t: 646.505.4355. c: 917.332.7612. e: ephillips@jccmanhattan.org

The Moth on the Roof: Star Light, Star Bright—Stories of Stars. Join the city’s leading storytelling show for a special event on The JCC in Manhattan’s roof where some fabulous stars will tell stories under the stars. Stories are, by their nature, a communal activity. The Moth brings together storytellers who share their tales, celebrating the diversity and commonality of human experience, all in a gorgeous summertime setting. For more information, check out www.themoth.org. Thu, Jul 27, 8 pm.  $25/$30.      At THE JCC IN MANHATTAN. 334 AMSTERDAM AVE AT 76TH STREET.  Contact: Erica Phillips. t: 646.505.4355. c: 917.332.7612. e: ephillips@jccmanhattan.org    
 

SCREENING

New York On-The-Record Meeting and Movie Screening

A Council Special Screening: Nuclear Jihad: Can Terrorists Get the Bomb? This Discovery/Times documentary examines the arrival of a different nuclear age, drawing on the story of how A. Q. Khan, the Pakistani nuclear engineer, helped spread nuclear technology to Iran, North Korea, and Libya.  Speakers: DAVID E. SANGER White House Correspondent, The New York Times Reporter, "Nuclear Jihad". WILLIAM BROAD Science Writer, The New York Times Reporter, "Nuclear Jihad". Presider:  ASHTON CARTER Professor of Science and International Affairs, Harvard University. Monday, June 5, 2006. Press Registration: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Movie Screening: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Discussion: 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Council on Foreign Relations, 58 East 68th Street New York, NY 10021. **RSVP REQUIRED** RSVP by: 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2006 RSVP to: nypressrsvp@cfr.org or 212-434-9716. Press Contact: Brittany Mariotti, 212-434-9679, bmariotti@cfr.org Camera Crew Entrance: Park Avenue between 67th and 68th Street. (If you are bringing a camera, contact Brittany Mariotti directly at 212-434-9679.) Audio & Lighting: TV quality lighting/ multbox provided/ cords and tape not provided. Open to Council members and accredited journalists only. Please cancel if you have submitted an RSVP and are unable to attend. Business attire is required. Please arrive on time and stay for the duration of the meeting.