Recent Events Archive

Recent appearances by Eric Petersen.

Fayetteville, AR: Sunday, November 28, 2005 at 5:00 p.m

KUAF 91.3 FM, Interview with Kyle Kellams for “Ozarks at Large.” Monday, Air date, , December 4 at 9:00 a.m.

Roanoke, VA: Thursday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m

WVTF 89.1 FM, Interview with Gene Marrano for “Studio Virginia.” . Air dates, Thursday, November 17 and Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City, OK: Monday, November 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.

KOSU 91.7 FM Oklahoma Public Radio, Interview with Ted Riley, Program Director.

Washington, D.C: Friday, September 16 at 6:00 pm.

Eric would like to cordially invite you to join him in a discussion of the vision of Thomas Jefferson, both historically and in the context of present day events, at Barnes and Noble, Downtown. 555 12th Street, NW on the corner of 12th and E Streets, NW Washington, D.C. (very close to the Metro Center subway stop). For information or directions contact Barnes and Noble: (202) 347-0176.

New York, NY Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Eric is looking forward to addressing the Rotary Club of NY, the largest Rotary in the Northeast, about Thomas Jefferson’s Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness. Details of the event will be posted closer to the date.

Brooklyn, New York: Monday, April 11, 2005

WNYE-FM/91.5, Eric will be taping a show on Thomas Jefferson’s Light and Liberty for “Everything Goes?”, a program presented by the Teachers & Writers Collaborative on the NYC Department of Education's radio station, WNYE-FM/91.5.

The show’s broadcast date can be found on the Teachers &Writers Collaborative's web site: www.twc.org sometime over the next few months. Click on ENTER then Calendar of EVENTS and choose T&W Radio at the top of the page. As the site says, “Good Words=Great Radio! Stay Tuned...”

 

2004...

New York, NY Friday, October 29, 3:00 to 5:00 pm

United Nations Bookshop.  Authors Eric S. Petersen (Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness) and Willard Sterne Randall (Thomas Jefferson, A Life) will sign copies of their books at the UN Bookshop located on the Concourse Level of the United Nations Secretariat, 1st Avenue and 46th Streets, New York, NY 10017 (use the Visitor's Entrance). Kindly note that if you would like to stay for the discussion at 7:00 pm you must call (212) 467-1705 or log onto www.unsrcsocietyofwriters.org and register so that we may include your name on the list for UN Security.

New York, NY Friday, October 29, 7:00 pm

United Nations. The United Nations SRC Society of Writers cordially invites you to a discussion on “The Vision of Thomas Jefferson.” Two admirers of Thomas Jefferson discuss the enduring power of his vision in today's world: Mr. Eric S Petersen, editor of the recently published book of Jefferson's writings: Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness and Mr. Willard Sterne Randall, Pulitzer Prize Nominee, renowned historian and author of Thomas Jefferson, A Life. Friday, 29 October 2004, 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations, New York.

RSVP: To register, log onto www.unsrcsocietyofwriters.org (tickets are free of charge and are required for anyone without a United Nations Grounds Pass) For further information contact B. Weisbrot at (212) 457-1705.

Mashantucket, CT - Friday, October 22

US Conference of Mayors. Eric will present Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness to mayors gathered from around the country at a meeting of the Urban Water Council, a task force of the US Conference of Mayors, to be held at the Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut on October 22. Kindly note that this event is not open to the public.

Philadelphia, PA, Sunday, September 26, 10:10 am

Christ Church. Thomas Jefferson spent many hours in reflection at Christ Church and was deeply spiritual although he championed the right of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. “I have ever thought religion a concern purely between our God and our consciences, for which we were accountable to Him, and not to the priests.” He hoped to preserve the rights of the individual while eliminating the spiritual tyranny of a government manipulating the faith of its citizens for selfish gain, or that of an established religion dictating the course of a nation in order to protect its own interests. Join the Eric in the Forum from 10:10 am to 10:50 am where he will make a short presentation and then engage in dialogue and questions. 20 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)922-1695.

September 16 - CNN Radio

Eric enjoyed a wonderful interviewed on September 2 with Pat St. Claire of CNN Radio on Thomas Jefferson’s Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness. She intends to take excerpts from the interview and send them out on the CNN feed on September 16. Check your local affiliate for air times.

Manhattan, NY Thursday, September 9, 1:00 pm

Borders Wall Street – Enjoy a half hour lunch time discussion of Thomas Jefferson’s optimism and the pursuit of happiness followed by a book signing.

“The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government.”
-Thomas Jefferson.

100 Broadway New York, NY 10005.
Phone: (212) 964-1988 or (917) 683-4008.

Queens, NY, Friday, August 20, 7:00 pm

Barnes and Noble on Union Turnpike. Americans have a warm regard for Thomas Jefferson because of his indispensable contributions to our country and his optimistic view of the future of humanity. Eric will discuss Light and Liberty and the expansive power of Jefferson’s light. Light and Liberty offers an insight to his search for lasting happiness on a personal level, and at the same time the rediscovery of what is best in our civic and national life.176-60 Union Turnpike (at Utopia Parkway) Fresh Meadows, NY. For further information call (718) 380-4340.

 

Philadelphia, PA , Tuesday, August 10, 4:00 pm

National Constitution Center. Kirby Auditorium. Those who share the fond wish to see the standard of our country raised to the lofty levels set by her founders will be inspired and delighted by the eloquent genius of Thomas Jefferson presented by Eric in Philadelphia. Book signing will follow. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For further information contact Bhagirathi at (718) 406-6323 or bhagirathi@earthlink.net.

New York, NY, Monday, August 9, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST

WBAI 99.5 FM-Pacifica Radio. Eric is scheduled to be broadcast live from the WBAI studios in New York with Janet Coleman on Cat Radio Cafe sometime between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. To listen on the web, log on to www.wbai.org , go to Main Menu on the left side of the page and scroll down to “Listen on the Web.” Once you have clicked the button, choose either the Windows Media or Real Audio format.

Boston, MA Wednesday, August 4, 7:30 pm

Harvard University, Sever Hall 214. Jefferson was under 30 when he formulated the lofty ideals on which America was founded and only 33 when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. What would he say, as a passionate believer in civility in politics, about the level of political discourse today; as an ardent advocate of citizen democracy to young people who are not inspired to vote; or to those involved in politics and volunteerism? Sponsored by the Harvard Summer School Student Activities Office. Call (617) 547-8500 for further information.

Cape Cod, MA, Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Eric will be one of three authors featured by Yellow Umbrella Books at the Eldredge Public Library, 564 Main St. (corner of Main and Chatham Streets) in Chatham. Join Eric as he masterfully describes the lofty vision of America that is so beautifully and powerfully articulated in the writings of Thomas Jefferson. Eric will also be signing books after the discussion. For further information contact Eric Linder at Yellow Umbrella Books: (508) 945-0144

New York, NY, Monday, July 19, 2:00 pm EST

WBAI 99.5 FM-Pacifica Radio. Eric is scheduled to be broadcast live from the WBAI studios in New York with Janet Coleman on Cat Radio Café sometime between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. To listen on the web, log on to www.wbai.org , go to Main Menu on the left side of the page and scroll down to “Listen on the Web.” Once you have clicked the button, choose either the Windows Media or Real Audio format.

Norwalk, Connecticut, July 17 & 18

Saturday, July 17: 7:33 am, 8:33 am, 10: 33 am
Sunday, July 18: 12:33 am, 6:33 am, 8:33 am, 11:03 am, 1:33 pm, 11:33 pm

News 12 Connecticut Television. Eric will speak with Larry Epstein on Education Notebook, a half-hour program devoted to the issues facing southwestern Connecticut schools, teachers, students and parents. Tune in to hear about Thomas Jefferson's views on education as well as his great faith in the people. "Enlighten the people generally and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day"

Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, July 7, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm CST (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST)

KERA 90.1 FM Radio, the public radio station for North Texas in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX, 88.3 FM in Wichita Falls, TX, and 100.1 FM in Tyler Texas. Eric will be on the Glenn Mitchell Show for half an hour starting at 12:25 pm CST (1:25 pm EST). The first half of the hour will be taken by Christopher John Farley, Editor, TIME Magazine. The call-in line is (214) 871-9010 or (800) 933-5372, or log on to www.kera.org/radio/GMS and click on the purple “Click to Listen” button on the left side of the page.

New York, NY, Monday, July 5th, 11:00 am EST

WNYC Radio, AM 820 and FM 93.9. Eric will be on the Brian Lehrer Show with host Brian Lehrer during the 11:00 am hour. The show is comprised of real talk on the issues from New York to the world. Phone (212) 267-WNYC to call in live on the air and join in the discussion.

New York, NY, Monday, July 5, 10:00 pm EST

Eric will be interviewed by John Batchelor of ABC’s The John Batchelor Show and the segment is scheduled to be aired on Monday, July 5, sometime between 10:00 pm and 1:00 am. Tune into WABC 77 AM, or log on to www.abcradio.com and click on the button at the top of the page to listen live. The show airs weekdays from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am, EST. Saturday and Sunday, the show is on from 12:00 am to 1:00 am EST.

Philadelphia, PA, Sunday, July 4th, 8:00 to 9:00 am

WPVI TV Channel 6. Eric will be on Sunday Live via satellite from Richmond, VA, broadcasting live from in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia with the President of the National Constitution Center. What a great place.

Washington, DC, Sunday, July 4, 12:00 to 2:00 pm EST

Eric is scheduled to appear for six or seven minutes on "Weekend Live with Brian Wilson" on the Fox News Channel from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, EST. The show in broadcast live from Washington, DC. Log on to www.foxnews.com for more information about the show and Mr. Wilson.

Sunday, July 4th, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

College of William and Mary Bookstore, Come and join Eric in Virginia as he signs Light and Liberty at Thomas Jefferson’s alma mater on the Fourth of July. We are certain you will be delighted by Jefferson’s words. As Mikhail Gorbachev said after reading Light and Liberty, “…At this critical juncture in history when a global world is being shaped…Thomas Jefferson’s lessons can greatly benefit us all.” Location: 345 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA. Telehone: (757) 253-4900.

Sunday, July 4th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

After a wonderful first visit, the kind folks at the Colonial Williamsburg Bookstore have invited Eric back to sign Light and Liberty on the Fourth of July. Those who wish to see our nation return to the lofty standards set by her founders will find inspiration in the eloquent genius of Thomas Jefferson. The Colonial Williamsburg Bookstore is located inside the Visitor’s Center at 105 Visitor’s Center Drive, Colonial Williamsburg, VA.
Telephone: (757) 229-1000.

Columbus, Ohio, Friday, July 2, 10:00 am to 11:00 am EST

WOSU-AM (Ohio Public Radio) "OPEN LINE" Host: Fred Anderle. Eric will be on for one hour discussing Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness and answering call-in questions from listeners. To listen to the archived show on WOSU's website, click here.

Washington, DC, Saturday, July 3, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

Radio America. Eric will be on The Judicial Watch Report, live with Jane Chastain at 12:15 pm ET. Radio America programs are broadcast via three satellites to over 400 affiliates. In addition, the network's programs are now available through the Internet via RealAudio. Log onto www.radioamerical.org/Program2003/judicialwatch.htm and click on the “Listen” button at the top of the page. Then click on Radio America Main Feed. To find a station near you send an e-mail to: listeners@radioamerica.org.

Norfolk, VA, Friday, July 2, 8:30 am to 9:00 am EST

WNIS Newsradio 790 AM. Eric will be on live with Tony Macrini on “Macrini’s Morning News,” from 8:30 to 9:00 am. The show airs weekdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Virginia listeners can call in and join the discussion from Virginia at 627-7979, or Toll Free at (888) 226-7979.

Tuesday, June 29th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Healing Earth Resources Bookstore, Chicago. Eric will sign books between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm and give a talk from 5:00 to 5:30, followed by an open discussion on the wisdom of our third president. Healing Earth Resources, 3111 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL, telephone: (773) 327-8459.

Chicago, IL, Tuesday, June 29, 10:00 am, CST

WGN TV Channel 9. Interview with Larry Potash for Larry's World. Air time is yet to be determined, but you can watch Larry Potash every Monday through Friday on WGN Morning News and now read his Larry's World column every Friday in RedEye! Larry is a great admirer of Thomas Jefferson, and we know you will enjoy his discussion of the treasured wisdom of our third president.

Thursday, June 24, 7:00 pm

Watchung Booksellers-Eric will be speaking about Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness and Thomas Jefferson’s wisdom, vision and achievements, followed by an open discussion. As the editor notes, “Here was born and here breathes the vision of America we treasure.” Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey (on Watchung Plaza). For information, call (973) 744-7177

Saturday, June 19, 2:00 pm

The Visitor’s Center at Colonial Williamsburg-Eric will give a short talk on Thomas Jefferson’s inspiring wisdom. In these times of turmoil, it is both encouraging and steadying to hear this great American’s words and those who wish to see a full restoration of the hope and promise of America will delight in Jefferson’s philosophy. 105 Visitor’s Center Drive, Colonial Williamsburg, located midway between Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, exit 238 off Interstate 64. After exiting, look for the green and white signs for the Visitor’s Center. For further information contact the Colonial Williamsburg Bookstore by telephone at (757) 229-1000

Friday, June 18, 3:00 pm

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. and the International Center for Jefferson Studies will host a discussion at 3:00 pm featuring Eric and Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness, followed by a book signing at 4:00 pm. The event will take place at the Jefferson Library, 1329 Kenwood Farm, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, located off State Route 53, the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, one-half mile east of the Monticello entrance. For driving directions go to www.monticello.org/library/contact. RSVP kknisley@monticello.org (434) 984-7500.

Saturday, June 12, 10:00 am

Just Books Too-Eric will be signing Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness and chatting with newly-discovered friends, treasured old friends, neighbors, and the community surrounding Greenwich, Connecticut, near his residence. Feel free to stop by and join in the discussion at Just Books Too, 28 Arcadia Road, Greenwich, CT. For further information call Jenny Lawton at (203) 637-0707.

Monday, June 7

CNN Lou Dobbs Tonight-Eric is scheduled to appear on the show with Mr. Dobbs, sometime between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.