Luce Salon with Thought Leaders in New York’s Theater District

New York, N.Y. — Committed to bringing light to an increasingly dark world, the J. Luce Foundation joins with Russian Samovar to offer a series on ‘food for thought!’ We have asked some of NYC’s great thinkers to dinner – and invite you to join us! For centuries, salons have served as hubs for the arts, offering aficionados opportunities to deepen their understanding of the world.

We proudly continue this tradition in collaboration with Vlada von Shats, proprietor, in our Wednesday 6-8pm series located in the 2nd floor Tolstoy Lounge of the Samovar in Manhattan’s vibrant theater district. Join thought leaders such as Randi Weinstein, Simon Shuster, Mumtaz Hussain, Meera Gandhi – see our schedule!

Our intimate salon experience, limited to 24 participants, includes a prix fixe dinner for $77. Each evening will feature an hour-long lecture with a Q&A session, followed by a shared meal and conversation around a communal table. Jim Luce will moderate each evening, ensuring a warm and engaging atmosphere.For centuries, cultural salons have served as hubs for the arts, offering aficionados opportunities to deepen their understanding of the world. We proudly continue this tradition in collaboration with Vlada von Shats, proprietor of the Russian Samovar—a venue that supports Ukraine in its fight against tyranny while celebrating cultural unity.

This intimate salon experience, limited to 24 participants, includes a prix fixe dinner for $77. Each evening will feature an hour-long lecture with a Q&A session, followed by a shared meal and conversation around a communal table.

The series is scheduled every Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, running March through June.

Jim Luce, president of the J. Luce Foundation, will moderate each evening, ensuring a warm and engaging atmosphere. “Our Luce Foundation remains committed to bringing light to an increasingly dark world,” states Jim.

‘Cultural Salon’ Launched by Foundation at NYC’s Russian Samovar (March 1, 2025)