Things to Do in New York

I’m behind in reading James Wolcott, but last week he pointed us toward an exhibit at the New-York Historical Society, Thomas Paine: Patriot and Provocateur (I have no idea why they hyphenate New York, but it’s their name, so they can do whatever they want). It only runs through Sunday the 24th, but if you’re in the neighborhood, check it out. It sounds suitably incendiary.