Last week Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs appeared after the screening of Tell Them Anything You Want at the IFC theater. Needless to say that tickets were quickly sold out. If you missed the opportunity you’ll have a second chance this evening when both directors will join John Hodgman at Union Square’s Barnes & Noble promoting the release of the documentary. This also coincides with the release of Where The Wild Things Are. Lance Bangs and Spike Jonze in conversation starts at 7pm. Barnes & Noble 33 East 17th Street, New York.

Perhaps innovation in a climate such as this, can—must—move beyond flavored malt beverages and deliver meaningful, impactful ideas. Maybe the boardroom isn’t the right venue. This is where The Feast comes in.

Something like TED for the rest of us or a large-scale take on Johnston’s Glass house salons, The Feast is about putting people with ideas and passion—maybe a passion for investing—in a room together.

A reminder that Mike Mills will be at Strand this evening.

The Strand Bookstore D.A.P. and Damiani invite you to join Tim Barber in conversation with Mike Mills to celebrate the publication of his new monograph.

Friday, March 27th at 7pm

Mike Mills will be promoting his book Mike Mills: Graphic Films at Strand Bookstore on March 27 from 7 to 8:30pm.

Last night we had the pleasure of seeing the witty and charming Maira Kalman speak about her various projects, including her current obsession with Abraham Lincoln and politics. If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend, check out her talk at the TED Conference from a couple of years ago as well as her short film version of The Elements of Style.

Maira Kalman’s work has a way of waking you up to the world around you. She is a keen observer of life, each illustration revealing the perfect-imperfections in people and places that are usually unnoticed. Recently she unveiled a mini-installation at Partners & Spade, next she’s slated to speak at an AIGA Small Talk on February 26th: “Not Thinking (and the Pursuit of Happiness).” It’s sure to be truthful and endearing.