We are always willing to forgive a hero his foibles, provided his quest is worthy. Odysseus can fall under Calypso’s spell, Don Quixote can tilt at windmills, and Heracles can kill his own wife and children in a blind rage – the hero remains triumphant in the hearts of the people so long as his pursuit is noble. more ›

There's nothing like a library to awaken our love of reading. Tomorrow night (11/30), our beautiful Main Branch of the New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street) is hosting a conversation between novelist Alice Walker and Times critic Margo Jefferson. The panel costs $15 and starts at 7:30. more ›

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On Friday I was invited to join some friends at the annual Inner Circle roast. The Inner Circle is a group of City Hall press corps people who get together every year to spoof goings on in the City, State, and National scene. They also give a lot of money to local charities. more ›

on Broadway, with Brian Stokes Mitchell as Don Quixote.
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