NY400 Week: Speed Dating with the Low Countries September 10, 2009

An introduction to the Dutch language and the Dutch-speaking culture, including literature, movies, theater and music, with a chocolate workshop thrown in. A line-up of performing artists the likes of Spinvis, Erik de Jong’s one man band, singer-songwriter Sarah Bettens and novelists Stefan Brijs, Joke van Leeuwen, Tommy Wieringa and Russell Shorto. On the same day, the renowned historical linguist Nicoline van der Sijs will present the first copy of her book Cookies, Coleslaw and Stoops on the influence of the Dutch language on American English and the languages of the Native Americans.

Official Website: http://www.ny400.org/events/ny400-week-speed-dating-with-the-low-countries