An Evening with Brandon Stanton, Creator of Humans of New York

An Evening with Brandon Stanton, Creator of Humans of New YorkFri, May 13, 2022
7:30 PM at The BushnellA Night of Storytelling and PhotosMore Info

Event Description

A not-to-be-missed multimedia presentation featuring the arresting photos and life-affirming stories from the photo collections of the wildly popular “Humans of New York,” an internet sensation created by Stanton with over 20 million world-wide followers. Stanton will share insights into how the project started, how it grew globally, and why it resonates with so many millions of people.As an added benefit, all ticketholders have the option to attend this Forum in person at The Bushnell, or watch remotely via a livestream link.Health & Safety Update: Wearing a mask is required at all Connecticut Forum events.

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Brandon Stanton

Creator of "Humans of New York"

Brandon Stanton shares his journey of personal growth and discovery and uncovers the stories behind the stories featured on Humans of New York, powerfully illustrating the value of sharing your experiences. As the founder of the street portrait blog, Humans of New York, Stanton has emerged as a worldwide internet phenomenon and one of today’s most influential storytellers. With millions of social media followers, his individual story, like those on Humans of New York, illustrates the power of the internet, the value of storytelling, and our desire to remain connected with real people in a tech-driven world.Stanton's gift for storytelling has since spawned three #1 NYT best-selling books, Humans of New York, Humans of New York: Stories, and Humans, which was released in October, 2020.Stanton candidly shares his own personal story and the perspective he has gained since embarking on his journey to help others tell theirs. Listeners take away a renewed appreciation for the power of one person and one idea to inspire millions, and encouragement to be a force for good and contribute something meaningful to the world.

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An Evening with Brandon Stanton, Creator of Humans of New York

Chion Wolf

Host of Audacious on Connecticut Public Broadcasting

Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious on Connecticut Public Broadcasting.She is the winner of a 2021 Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for her episode, "Going Flat, or Building New Breasts: Two Women’s Post-Mastectomy Stories." She is also a recipient of the The Advocate's Champions of Pride 2021 as an "unsung hero who is making inroads for LGBTQ+ people in their fields of work and in their communities every day despite the risks or challenges."Previously, she produced and hosted The Mouth-Off, a live storytelling event at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, and a live advice show at Sea Tea Improv's underground comedy theater, called Asking for a Friend with Chion Wolf.Wolf is a an animator and a stop-motion enthusiast. She is also on the board of directors for Night Fall, Inc., a yearly Hartford-based public performance with Anne Cubberly's giant puppets, dancers, and music, and she is the founder of Pedal to the Medal, a bike ride that benefits Hartford's non-profit, educational bicycle store, BiCi Co.Wolf is a founding member of the Hartford-based marching band, the Hartford Hot Several, where she plays the trash can bass drum. She is also a certified judge with the International Chili Society, and is unapologetic about her love for onions.