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Cocktails & Conversation

March 26, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$50

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Cocktails & Conversation returns with another evening featuring local literary talent and thought-provoking conversation. On Thursday, March 26th the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation will present a conversation with renowned businessman and humanitarian, Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen and author of Trailblazer: From the Mountains of Kashmir to the Summit of Global Business and Beyond. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Nayma Qayum, chair of Asian Studies at Manhattanville College. Dr. Amy Bass, NRPL Foundation Board Member, historian and acclaimed author, will lead the discussion.

Born in the mountains of Kashmir, Farooq Kathwari’s life personifies the American dream. His autobiography traces his journey from immigrant to innovative CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., the American furniture chain with more than 300 stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Having escaped political turmoil in his home country, Kathwari has dedicated his life to working for peace in Kashmir and around the world, hosting meetings with global leader son issues from human rights to refugee resettlement.

The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Amy Bass, Ph.D, author of One Goal: A Coach, A Team and The Game That Brought a Divided Town Together. The evening begins at 6:30 pm at the “Best of Westchester” award-winning restaurant Alvin & Friends, 14 Memorial Highway, and the cost is $50 per person (includes two glasses of wine or beer and nibbles); reserve today at www.nrplfoundation.org. Copies of the author’s book will be available for sale and signing, and Alvin & Friends will offer a complimentary glass of wine with your entrée should you decided to also stay afterwards for dinner.

 

Details

Date:
March 26, 2020
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$50
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Website:
https://nrplfoundation.org/our-events/

Organizer

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation
Phone:
914-813-3726
Email:
info@nrplFoundation.org
Website:
www.nrplfoundation.org

Venue

Alvin and Friends
14 Memorial Highway
New Rochelle, NY 10801 United States
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Phone:
914-654-6549
Website:
www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com