Award-winning photographer Brian Skerry has explored Earth’s oceans for four decades, working on every continent and in nearly every underwater ecosystem. In Ocean Soul, Brian weaves together the visual stories he has created as an award-winning photojournalist and film producer, resulting in a portrait of the ocean’s beauty and mystery; a place in trouble, but … Continued

Just what is it about the world’s highest peak? Peter Hillary is a high achiever from one of the great families of mountaineering. Like his father, the late Sir Edmund Hillary—who made the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953—Peter summited Everest and reached the South Pole on skis, forging a new route across Antarctica. … Continued

Climbing legend, mental health advocate, and global raconteur, Cory Richards has photographed for National Geographic in the most remote corners of the globe. This epic tale of risk and adventure is told by a man who lives madly to avoid going mad. In this quest, Cory has climbed Everest, paddled Botswana’s Okavango, and battled Antarctica’s … Continued

Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House, brings his inspiring journey of animal rescue and personal growth to the Wheeler Opera House stage. A leading figure in the animal rescue community, Lee has garnered a massive social media following of over 12 million people, using his platform to advocate for the voiceless. In his live … Continued

Planet in Transition Climate Parables: Imagination for a Warming World This evening of science storytelling, on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House, blends performance, art, and possibility. Featuring original short stories by Kim Stanley Robinson, Eliot Peper, and Mark Alpert—brought to life by master performers, stunning animations, and a live string quartet—Climate Parables invites … Continued

"One of nonfiction’s sharpest storytellers turns his eye to the behind-the-scenes operators of democracy—the fixers, wonks, and data nerds who actually make the country run. A fast, funny, and revealing look at the unglamorous – and occasionally heroic – people holding everything together. Moderated by: Alisyn Camerota"

One of nonfiction’s sharpest storytellers turns his eye to the behind-the-scenes operators of democracy—the fixers, wonks, and data nerds who actually make the country run. A fast, funny, and revealing look at the unglamorous – and occasionally heroic – people holding everything together. Moderated by: Alisyn Camerota

Whether their characters are navigating breakups, making power plays, starting over, or falling hard, these two masters of modern fiction write women who are unapologetic about wanting more. Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty, and raise a glass to fiction that doesn’t hold back. Moderated by: Alisyn Camerota

A high-octane conversation between two leading voices in the modern thriller—one set in the rarefied world of classical music, the other unfolding across Manhattan’s most elite addresses. From secret motives to social fault lines, this is a sharp, suspenseful look at how power and privilege shape the stories we can’t put down. Moderated by: Gilbert … Continued

One of fiction’s most entertaining social critics take on the absurdities of modern life -- from high society in Singapore to wellness culture in America, this conversation dives into how we perform identity, chase status, and find meaning in the mess. A witty, sharp, and big-hearted look at the stories behind the spectacle. Moderated by: … Continued