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Americans voted for change. But what kind?
Democrats have won control of Congress. But a rejection of the party in power is not necessarily an endorsement of the alternative. What did voters reject — and what are they asking for now? Has anything fundamentally changed about the crisis facing American democracy?
Fareed Zakaria and Patrick Deneen meet at 92NY for America’s Liberal Reckoning, a Munk Debate on whether America’s founding commitments to individual rights, free expression, and limited government can answer the country’s discontent — or helped create it.
Join us as the Munk Debates, Toronto’s renowned forum for substantive and fearless public debate, come to New York City for the first time, with longtime moderator Rudyard Griffiths presiding.
The motion: Be it resolved, liberalism has failed America.
Arguing for the motion, Notre Dame political philosopher Patrick Deneen, author of Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future, contends that liberalism’s failures grow out of its successes. By putting individual autonomy above all else, he argues, it has weakened families, communities, and the institutions that give life meaning — while concentrating power in corporations, bureaucracies, and a professional elite. For Deneen, America needs to move beyond liberalism.
Arguing against the motion, CNN anchor, Washington Post columnist, and international bestselling author Fareed Zakaria maintains that liberalism’s principles remain essential to America’s future. Individual rights, free expression, free markets, and democratic institutions have delivered freedom and prosperity while allowing people with profoundly different beliefs to live together. The answer, he argues, is to renew those commitments.
After the votes, hear the arguments — with two leading thinkers debating what America should do next.

Local Event: America’s Liberal Reckoning — Fareed Zakaria and Patrick Deneen: A Munk Debate at 92NY

New York County

Upper East Side

New York

America’s Liberal Reckoning — Fareed Zakaria...

Americans voted for change. But what kind?
Democrats have won control of Congress. But a rejection of the party in power is not...

America’s Liberal Reckoning — Fareed Zakaria and Patrick Deneen: A Munk Debate at 92NY

Join writer Barbara Edelston Peterson and Jewish influencer Rabbi Yael Buechler for a conversation about one of Yiddish’s most beloved words and the rich Jewish tradition of finding delight in the accomplishments, connections, and everyday moments that give life meaning — and Peterson’s new book, Kvell.
What if joy isn’t the opposite of resilience, but one of its deepest expressions? At a time when Jewish communities are navigating uncertainty and change, kvelling offers more than a fleeting feeling — it points toward a distinctly Jewish practice of gratitude, celebration, and hope.
Together, they examine how joy can be cultivated intentionally — not as an escape from the world’s challenges, but as a powerful response to them. Hear them explore the wisdom embedded in Jewish tradition, the enduring relevance of Yiddish as a language of emotional and cultural insight, and the ways embracing joy can strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
Whether you’re discovering the meaning of kvell for the first time or have long cherished the word, this conversation offers an invitation to celebrate the values, practices, and moments that help us flourish.

Local Event: Barbara Edelston Peterson and Rabbi Yael Buechler in Conversation: Kvell — A Word You Should Know

Barbara Edelston Peterson and Rabbi Yael...

Join writer Barbara Edelston Peterson and Jewish influencer Rabbi Yael Buechler for a conversation about one of Yiddish’s most...

Barbara Edelston Peterson and Rabbi Yael Buechler in Conversation: Kvell — A Word You Should Know

Violet is excited to begin second grade- but while her classmates seem to race ahead, letters and words never look quite right to her.
When Violet discovers a pair of glasses she believes are magic, she is certain they will solve all her problems. But she soon learns that the real magic isn’t in the glasses: it comes from believing in herself, asking for help, and discovering the strategies that work for her unique brain.
Filled with lively songs, colorful characters, and plenty of humor, Violet’s Magic Glasses is a joyful new musical about learning differences, friendship, perseverance, and finding your own way to shine.
Running Time: Approximately 50 minutes Recommended for Ages: 5–10
Is this your child’s first theater experience? Check out our Social Story designed to prepare children ahead of time, for what they can expect when they come see a show here at 92NY. You can <a href="https://www.92ny.org/NY92/media/92NY/Arts%20and%20Culture/Musical%20Theater/PDFs/Musical-Theater-Social-Story.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">download the Social Story</a> as a PDF and read it with your child before you come!

Local Event: Violet’s Magic Glasses

Violet’s Magic Glasses

Violet is excited to begin second grade- but while her classmates seem to race ahead, letters and words never look quite right...

Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS Directed and Choreographed by Megan Doyle
Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences is recommended for ages 6 and older, with a run time of 75 minutes, no intermission.
Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mtishows.com</a>

Local Event: Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences

Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences

Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen...

Israel’s October election could prove to be one of the most consequential in the country’s history, reshaping not only Israel’s domestic politics, but its relationship with the United States and its role in a rapidly changing Middle East.
Join Columbia University SIPA Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo, former US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides, and leading Israeli journalist and Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs Nadav Eyal for a timely conversation examining the election results, potential avenues for the next coalition/government, and how these elections will shape Israel's policies going forward.
Bringing together perspectives from academia, diplomacy, and journalism, the discussion will look beyond the immediate headlines and political maneuvering to ask the larger questions: What direction have Israeli voters chosen? What could the election mean for Israel’s relationship with Washington and the US, the Palestinians, and its regional partners? And after years of war and political upheaval, where does Israel go from here?

Local Event: Making Sense of Israel’s 2026 Election

Making Sense of Israel’s 2026 Election

Israel’s October election could prove to be one of the most consequential in the country’s history, reshaping not only Israel’s...

In the wake of trauma, we often turn to stories. We tell them to remember, to make sense of what has happened, to connect with others, and to preserve what might otherwise be lost. But is storytelling enough? Can narrative alone help us process grief, suffering, and inherited wounds, or does healing require something more?
In the week following Kristallnacht, Rabbi David Ingber sits down with renowned psychiatrist, educator, and author Michelle Friedman, author of Divine Corners, for a thoughtful exploration of trauma, memory, and meaning-making. Drawing on her clinical experience and personal reflections as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Friedman examines the role stories play in shaping identity, transmitting memory across generations, and helping individuals and communities navigate painful histories. Joining them is Eva Fogelman, licensed psychologist, author and filmmaker. A resident of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, she is also a pioneer in developing groups for the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors — generations who are living with the legacy and psychological impact of their inherited trauma.
What can stories reveal that science cannot? What experiences resist language altogether? And how do ritual, relationships, spirituality, and community help carry us where words alone cannot? At a moment when questions of memory, resilience, and inherited trauma remain deeply relevant, this conversation invites us to reflect on the stories we tell, the stories we inherit, and the stories that continue to shape who we become.

Local Event: Michelle Friedman in Conversation with Eva Fogelman and 92NY's Rabbi David Ingber

Michelle Friedman in Conversation with Eva...

In the wake of trauma, we often turn to stories. We tell them to remember, to make sense of what has happened, to connect with...

Michelle Friedman in Conversation with Eva Fogelman and 92NY's Rabbi David Ingber

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon, featuring some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin Based on “Little Orphan Annie” © By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC Directed and Choreographed by Megan Doyle
This full-length musical runs 2 hours, 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Recommended for children aged 6 and up.

Local Event: Annie

Annie

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon, featuring some of the greatest...

What does it mean to live openly, confidently and meaningfully as a Jew today?
At a moment of rising antisemitism, increasing assimilation and profound debate over the relationship between Diaspora Jewry and Israel, Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi David Ingber come together for a candid conversation about Jewish identity, pride and belonging.
Drawing on their distinct experiences as an activist, spiritual teacher and rabbi, they explore how Jews can respond to hatred without allowing it to define them, deepen their connection to Jewish history and spiritual practice, and build a Jewish future rooted in compassion, courage and community.
The conversation will consider how a renewed, spiritually sensitive Judaism might speak to contemporary life; how social media is shaping public perceptions of Jews and Israel; and how disagreement within the Jewish community can coexist with solidarity and shared purpose.
Together, Mazzig, Smith and Ingber offer practical ideas and serious encouragement for anyone seeking to engage more fully with Jewish life and, in the words of the evening’s title, dare to be Jewish.

Local Event: Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and 92NY’s Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation: Dare to Be Jewish

Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and 92NY’s Rabbi David...

What does it mean to live openly, confidently and meaningfully as a Jew today?
At a moment of rising antisemitism, increasing...

Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and 92NY’s Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation: Dare to Be Jewish

What does it mean to preserve history while history is unfolding?
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, recently entered into a contract with the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine, to safeguard and digitize some of the world's most significant archives of Eastern European Jewish life. At the heart of this effort are the extraordinary collections of S. An-sky (born Shloyme Zanvl Rappoport), whose landmark ethnographic expeditions at the turn of the 20th century documented the culture, traditions, and daily lives of Jewish communities in the years before they were devastated by war and genocide.
Today, more than a century later, those same archives are once again under threat. As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, the work of preserving these irreplaceable records has taken on new urgency. Just weeks ago, a Russian missile strike damaged the office of Kyrylo Vyslobokov, Director of Archival Information Systems at the Vernadsky Library, a key partner in YIVO's preservation efforts. Although the collections themselves were safely stored elsewhere, the attack offered a stark reminder that the survival of cultural memory can never be taken for granted.
Join YIVO’s Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Brent , The Atlantic’s staff writer Gal Beckerman, and Rabbi Ingber for a timely conversation following Brent and Beckerman's recent visit to Kyiv. Together, they explore what it means to protect culture in a time of war, why archives matter long before they become history, and how preserving the stories, voices, and artifacts of the past becomes an act of resilience — and, ultimately, of hope.

Local Event: Gal Beckerman, Jonathan Brent, and 92NY's Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation

Gal Beckerman, Jonathan Brent, and 92NY's Rabbi...

What does it mean to preserve history while history is unfolding?
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, recently entered into...

Gal Beckerman, Jonathan Brent, and 92NY's Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation

The 92nd Street Y, New York

Miranda Levingston

New York City Metropolitan Area

Central Park

New York City

Ainsley Martinez

Upper West Side

Queens County

Jamie Gatlin

Astoria-Long Island City

Midtown-Hell's Kitchen

Harlem

Gramercy-Murray Hill

Chelsea

East Village

West Village

Luxury & Cosmetic Dentistry NYC

Living with recurring jaw pain, tightness, muscle tension or difficulty moving your jaw comfortably?
Reserve a complimentary 20-minute appointment at Luxury Dentistry NYC and learn about <a href="https://luxurydentistrynyc.com/emface-functional-nyc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">EMFACE Functional</a>—an FDA-cleared, noninvasive treatment for TMJ dysfunction and associated pain.
*The time displayed marks the beginning of that day’s availability. Individual 20-minute appointments are offered throughout the day and must be reserved in advance.
During your reserved visit, you will:
• Meet briefly with our team to discuss your symptoms • See the <a href="https://luxurydentistrynyc.com/emface-functional-nyc/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">EMFACE Functional technology</a> • Learn how it stimulates and re-educates the muscles involved in jaw function • Understand how it may help relieve TMJ-related pain and muscle-spasm symptoms • Learn how it differs from Botox, nightguards and other approaches • Determine whether a complete clinical evaluation may be appropriate
Espresso, coffee and light refreshments will be available.
Appointments are limited. Call or text 212-759-7535 and mention “PATCH TMJ” to reserve your time.
EMFACE Functional may not be appropriate for every cause of jaw discomfort. Individual recommendations require a clinical examination and diagnosis.
Luxury Dentistry NYC 328 East 75th Street New York, NY 10021 <a href="https://www.LuxuryDentistryNYC.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.LuxuryDentistryNYC.com</a>

Local Event: Jaw Pain, Tension or Clenching? EMFACE Functional TMJ Demo Day

Jaw Pain, Tension or Clenching? EMFACE...

Living with recurring jaw pain, tightness, muscle tension or difficulty moving your jaw comfortably?
Reserve a complimentary...

Jaw Pain, Tension or Clenching? EMFACE Functional TMJ Demo Day

ZOOM-Solving the Medicare Puzzle

Tonight-Thursday-November 12th-7:30 PM-FREE ZOOM
Class Taught by Expert Medicare Adviser-Robert Remin
After 34 years at WFAN radio, I was ready for retirement and the best possible advice regarding Medicare and all its plans and programs and angles, and found that Robert Remin was the best of all possible people to help me, and eventually my wife, find the right Medicare plans, and its been done, thanks to Robert’s expertise, knowledge and information…simply said, he’s THE MAN”-Steve Somers-“The Schmoozer”
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The class will cover the A, B, C’s, and D’s of Medicare — Information you won’t find in the government Medicare Handbook or in any previous presentations you’ve attended.
Who Should Attend:
<ul><li>Those becoming Medicare-eligible soon</li><li>Those already enrolled in Medicare</li></ul>
Adult children helping their parents navigate Medicare decisions
AEP/Annual Enrollment Period-Ends December 7th-Are You Appropriately Set for 2027-Leam Your Options
Medicare Myths We’ll Bust:
<ul><li>Myth: You can only change plans during AEP&nbsp;Myth:The more you pay, the more comprehensive your coverage.</li><li>Myth: Your doctor, Dr. office manager, CPA, financial advisor, or regular insurance person can properly advise you about Medicare.</li></ul>
How to Register: For the class link, E-Mail me at: robertremininsurance@gmail.com or call/text 914-629-1753 (please include your full name).
I am licensed and Medicare-certified in NY, NJ, CT, and FL with all major carriers in these states. Visit my [LinkedIn page] or <a href="https://www.robertremininsurance.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.robertremininsurance.com</a> to see my published articles and client testimonials.
Class is Educational only.

Local Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed

Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed

Tonight-Thursday-November 12th-7:30 PM-FREE ZOOM
Class Taught by Expert Medicare Adviser-Robert Remin
After 34 years at WFAN...

The Comic Strip

✨ Looking for the best things to do in NYC on a Friday Night? Kick off your weekend with a high-octane Friday at the legendary Comic Strip Live. Experience the premier late-night comedy event on the Upper East Side. Skip Midtown crowds—head Uptown for real NYC comedy vibes.
⭐ EVENT DETAILS:
🪩 Organizer: Lower Deck Productions
🎤 "Thank Comedy It's Friday" Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show
📅 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 2026
📍 Location: COMIC STRIP LIVE 1568 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10028
⏰ Time: Doors Open at 10:00pm | Showtime Starts at 10:30pm Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Showtime
⭐ Catch a stacked lineup of&nbsp;Top NYC comedians&nbsp;featured on&nbsp;Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, BET, and viral social media platforms—all in one unforgettable show.🎙️ Hosted by: Ruperto Vanderpool
🎤 Featuring All-Star Comedians: DAVINCI &amp; Guests
🎵 Music by: DJ E.M.
🍴 Menu &amp; Important Info Enjoy a full night of entertainment with our curated menu of drinks and snacks.
🍸 Drinks: Wine, Beer, Coffee, Tea, and Signature Drink Specials. 🍿Snacks: Popcorn, Churros, "Glizzies" (Hot Dogs), Pizza, Warm Pretzels, and our featured Cake of the Night.
If you’re searching for: ✅ Things to do in NYC on a Friday ✅ Best comedy shows in Manhattan ✅ NYC date night ideas ✅ Unique New York City experiences …you just found your next unforgettable night out.
 🎟️ Price: General Admission Tickets Available +🌭🍺Two-item minimum purchase per person from the menu
🪪 Age: 21 + Event
For More Info: 📧 Email: events@lowerdeckproductions.com 🌐 Visit: <a href="https://www.lowerdeckproductions.com/comedy.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lowerdeckproductions.com/comedy.html</a>
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Local Event: Thank Comedy It's Friday @ Comic Strip Live

Thank Comedy It's Friday @ Comic Strip Live

✨ Looking for the best things to do in NYC on a Friday Night? Kick off your weekend with a high-octane Friday at the legendary...

Free and open to friends and family, the event features local food, drinks, music, and guided tours of the resort cottages and grounds. RSVP and check in at the event for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Local Event: Gather at the Ridge

Orange County

Florida

Gather at the Ridge

Free and open to friends and family, the event features local food, drinks,  music, and guided tours of the resort cottages and...

Carl Schurz Park

TWO TOUR&nbsp;DATES REMAINING.
Explore how New York City became a center for psychiatric treatment and medical experimentation. This walking tour examines the <a href="https://www.purefindernewyork.com/the-psychiatric-history-of-new-york" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">history</a> of mental health on the Upper East Side, tracing psychiatry’s path from its European origins to its modern institutions. 
Guests will learn about early asylums, the rise of psychoanalysis, and the city’s role in refining public attitudes toward the mind and medicine. Sites include locations tied to research, reform, and the professionals who helped define modern psychiatry.
Book now with <a href="https://www.purefindernewyork.com/the-psychiatric-history-of-new-york" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purefinder New York</a> before the tour season ends.
Recipient of the Viator Badge of Excellence.

Local Event: The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East...

TWO TOUR DATES REMAINING.
Explore how New York City became a center for psychiatric treatment and medical experimentation. This...

The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

Ace Hotel New York

Address:&nbsp;20 W 29th St, New York, NY, 10001
TICKETS: <a href="https://daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/</a>
<h3>'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES</h3>
<h3>'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT</h3>
<h4>On November 14 it's the birthday bash of Daddy Rabbit founder and virtuoso pianist Misha Piatigorsky. This is a carousel that never stops turning — a rotating cast of world-class musicians playing original compositions alongside daring reinventions of Soul, Jazz, Rock, Funk, and RnB classics you thought you knew.</h4>
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<h4>Descend into New York's coolest speakeasy, where the walls hum and the night ignites. On Misha's Birthday every note carries a little more passion. Every interpretation lands a little brighter. The strings &nbsp;hold their bend a breath longer, the bass sinks deeper into the pocket, the horns come in bold, and the songs feel vivid again, like old favorites with the saturation turned up.</h4>
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<h4>Daddy Rabbit isn't a show — it's a living, breathing organism of sound. Classically trained pianists trade fire with bassists who groove like it's gospel. Horn players wail beside jazz singers who whisper and roar in the same breath. MCs spit truth while beatboxers conjure entire rhythm sections from nothing but air and instinct.</h4>
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<h4>Come hungry for something you can't name yet. Leave changed.</h4>
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<h4>This is Daddy Rabbit. Get in before the door closes. It's a show where you can literally stand with the band.</h4>
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<h4>Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. All tickets come with seats and table service.</h4>

Local Event: Daddy Rabbit Birthday Bash

Daddy Rabbit Birthday Bash

Address: 20 W 29th St, New York, NY, 10001
TICKETS: daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/
'The Most Electrifying Party In Town'...

Light &amp; Darkness Elaine Hagenberg: Illuminare Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem Saint Andrew Chorale &amp; Orchestra Katherine Wessinger, soprano; Rod Gomez, baritone Andrew Henderson, conductor
The Saint Andrew Chorale opens its 62nd season with two glorious choral works of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Hagenberg’s Illuminare has quickly gained a place in the modern choral repertoire, set to a compilation of sacred and poetic text in Latin and English, the piece draws on themes of light overcoming darkness. Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem (“Grant us peace”) is a profound plea for peace in a troubled world, setting texts from the Latin Mass alongside poetry by Walt Whitman reflecting on the horrors of war and the hope for reconciliation.

Local Event: Choral Masterworks: Light & Darkness

Choral Masterworks: Light & Darkness

Light & Darkness Elaine Hagenberg: Illuminare Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra...

Online Auction

Alderfer Auction of Hatfield,&nbsp;PA, is honored to unveil an art discovery as the centerpiece of our upcoming December 10 Fine Art Auction: an unpublished, original oil portrait by one of the iconic American painters of the twentieth century, Alice Neel (1900–1984).
<h3>A Masterpiece Revealed: Dr. William Hanaway Jr.</h3>
·Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000 
·Market Status: Never publicly exhibited or published—completely fresh to the market. 
·Direct Lifelong Provenance: This exceptional canvas was presented directly by Alice Neel as a personal gift to Dr. Hanaway’s mother—her longtime close friend Nell Prince Hanaway. It has remained privately held within the sitter’s family line for decades until its consignment to Alderfer Auction. 
In Dr. William Hanaway Jr., Neel renders the young scholar, future University of Pennsylvania professor, and championship sailor with extraordinary sensitivity and graphic clarity. Positioned before a rhythmic flotilla of stylized white sailboats set against luminous ocean blues, the composition masterfully weaves his intellectual poise with his passion for the sea. It stands as an intimate testament to Neel’s ability to merge personal affection with formal daring.
<h3>Special Preview Reception &amp; Private Showings</h3>
We invite you to experience this extraordinary canvas and our full lineup of fine art highlights in person at our Hatfield gallery:
Evening Preview &amp; Reception:
Thursday, December 3 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
Join us for an evening featuring complimentary wine, craft beer, and savory refreshments. Our Fine Art Specialists will be available throughout the gallery to discuss the artwork, provenance, condition reports, and bidding strategies.
General Public Previews:
Monday, December 7th – Wednesday December 9th | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
Private Showings &amp; Confidential Consultations:
For collectors, institutional curators, and advisors seeking a dedicated, private viewing, our team welcomes one-on-one appointments. Please contact us directly to arrange your visit.
<h3>Two-Day Fine Arts Auction Schedule</h3>
Live bidding will be conducted online at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fynsezucab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001__Bsi8TS18jcyECJdw-gz9ntRbCuLnz5BtOxIDKx-oY8YYfVxbAz3qE-4S8g533BB1yYviDGtoZpc2jzgTqBNZVFUjJIPtO0UZLiQYOsL2kXpfJI9r2xjdogYpwK7lORG70dk11m_6Oir28A4TLfHnQ7m6HpwCuHG67Bnb-y2I8%3D%26c%3DV4yOIlpkKpB_oL9SfA1MLwgAROVB0fsBu9o6uIQZLnqCflE1EsKr-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3Dc2fHbo_3qu-1-DYyLgtvVT7rNiRBnvYUATwkrRYYLeZG1FEhDx5Z4A%3D%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckirsten%40alderferauction.com%7Cf505281159634cf051d908df3ac0e333%7Cd722c91dba00423cbf58dd88286767bb%7C0%7C0%7C639294272296599456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=syN4gzrOWrZf3qoAxnpzc%2FrkljEXpOdiSLC9lxKDa%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">alderferauction.com</a>, with telephone and absentee bidding accommodated:
Day 1 — Fine Jewelry &amp; Silver 
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST
Day 2 — Fine Arts &amp; Mid-Century Modern (Featuring Alice Neel)
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST 
Online bidding starts late November at <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">alderferauction.com</a>
To request a detailed condition report: email <a href="mailto:conditionreport@alderferauction.com">conditionreport@alderferauction.com</a>, to book a private showing email <a href="mailto:christian@alderferauction.com">christian@alderferauction.com</a>. 
<h3>Alice Neel: The Uncompromising "Collector of Souls"</h3>
Widely recognized today among the greatest portraitists in modern art history, Alice Neel was a singular, fierce visionary. Born in Pennsylvania and trained at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now Moore College of Art &amp; Design), she boldly forged her path through the heart of the twentieth-century American art world.
During the mid-century decades—when Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism completely dominated critical tastes and galleries largely shunned figurative work—Neel remained unswervingly committed to representing the human figure. She rejected the flattering conventions of society portraiture, instead describing herself as a “collector of souls.” Whether painting friends, family, writers, civil rights leaders, or neighbors across Spanish Harlem and Manhattan, she captured the raw psychological reality and vital spirit of her era.
While long under-recognized by an art establishment that favored abstraction and sidelined female artists, Neel's genius gained widespread acclaim through major retrospectives at the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and premier cultural institutions worldwide. Today, her works command center stage in the permanent collections of MoMA, the Met, the Tate Modern, and leading private collections globally.
Read More: 
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/blog/detail/alice-neel-and-the-art-of-seeing-why-her-portraits-continue-to-resonate-wit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alice Neel And The Art Of Seeing: Why Her Portraits Continue To Resonate With Collectors And Museums</a>
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