Follow The Genesis of the Iconic Wall
Tony Phillips, Chair of the SCGP Art Directory Board, recently posted a blog documenting the genesis of the new Iconic wall:
activities and events
“Euclid’s Kiss”: Geometric Sculpture of George Hart
Euclid’s Kiss: Geometric Sculpture of George Hart OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 5:00pm – Wine and Cheese Reception 5:30pm – Lecture by Artist George Hart This event is free and open to the public The beauty of mathematics has been a source of artistic inspiration at least since the time of Euclid, with … Read more
Workshop by Alice Major, “Science and Metaphor: At Play”
On Wednesday September 18th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Alice Major will visit the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics to host a workshop on Science and Metaphor Simons Center Auditorium, Room 103 Science and Metaphor: At play We often think of metaphor as something ornamental, ‘stuck on.’ In fact, it is central to how humans … Read more
Summer Concert Series at the Simons Center
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is pleased to announce the 2013 Summer Concert Series, featuring pianist Leon Livshin and Company All Concerts will begin at 6:30pm, following a wine and cheese reception at 6:00pm. These events are free and open to the public: Schedule of Events July 23rd, 6:30pm: “Two Sides of Rachmaninov” … Read more
Talk By Diana Davis: “Dance Your Dissertation”, Tuesday July 23
Tuesday July 23 5:30pm Talk by Diana Davis, “Dance your PhD” — 6:00pm Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30pm Musical Performance featuring Re’ut Ben-Ze’ev mezzo soprano, Andrey Tchekmazov on cello, and pianist Leon Livshin —
Talk by Shrikant Iyer, ‘Synergy Ball in Origami’ Thursday August 15
Thursday August 15 5:30pm Talk by Shrikant Iyer, ‘Synergy Ball in Origami’ 6:00pm Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30pm Musical Performance by pianist Leon Livshin
CANCELLED Talk: Edward Witten (IAS) Thursday June 20
Our apologies to all for the inconvenience, but unfortunately, the public lecture by Edward Witten previously scheduled for this Thursday, June 20th at 5:30pm has been cancelled.
SCGP Cafe Event – Telescope Viewing of the Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, May 28, 2013
The astronomical event of the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus will take place the evening of May 28 Join the SCGP Cafe for an evening of food, wine pairing, and telescope viewing on our outdoor patio terrace. Details: May 28, 2013 at 6:00pm $30.00 per person includes all food and wine, plus exclusive telescope … Read more
PATHS: Charting, Navigating & Bridging: Lecture by artist W. Bradford Paley Tuesday June 11, 5:00pm
PATHS: Charting, Navigating & Bridging: May 6 -June 28 2013 Simons Center Art Gallery Lecture by artist W. Bradford Paley Tuesday June 11, 5:30pm. Wine and cheese reception at 5:00pm. All are welcome.
International Culinary Masters Series Cooking Demonstration in the SCGP Cafe – April 2013
Last Thursday was the first International Culinary Masters Series in the SCGP cafe. The series began with Italy and focused on its distinct cuisine and wine. Participants arrived to find an array of colorful, fresh ingredients, and were taught how to prepare four recipes from start to finish. This will also continue in each … Read more