Talks
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CARNEGIE CHAT The Frick Collection’s Artists, Writers, and Poets Series presents a three-part lecture series,”Andrew W. Mellon: An American Life,” by author and historian David Cannadine.Mr. Cannadine covers Mellon’s political life in Washington, his involvement with the arts, and his relationship with President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression. Today through Wednesday, 6 p.m., the Frick Collection, 1 E. 70th St. at Fifth Avenue, 212-547-0701, free, reservations required.
COWBOYS AND INDIANS The nonprofit White Box presents “Nobody Gets To Be a Cowboy Forever,” a discussion of the ongoing exhibit about the impact of the frontier on the American psyche, “The Searchers.” Featured panelists include a professor of cinema at San Francisco State University, Jim Kitses, and the author of “Savage Dreams: A Journey Into the Hidden Wars of the American West” (Random House), Rebecca Solnit.A writer and critic, Daphne Beal, is moderator of the event. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., White Box, 525 W. 26th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-714-2347, free.
FRENCH TROUBADOUR Makor presents “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” a conversation with the cast, producer, and musical director of the current off-Broadway revival of the same name. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., the Steinhardt Building, 92nd Street Y, 35 W. 67th St., between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, 212-601-1000, $20.
