And speaking of American icons: The Yankee Clipper has had a great run so far this season, thanks in no small part to Jerome Charyn’s new biography, Joe DiMaggio: The Long Vigil. On Facebook, almost 1,800 fans have gathered this spring for new updates on Joe, his relationship with Marilyn, his status as an American icon, and to share personal stories, music, photos, videos, stats and updates from the treasure troves of info about DiMaggio online.

Don’t miss your chance to hear Charyn speak in person! At noon next Thursday, June 2, he will be at the 92^nd Street Y Tribeca, where he will tell all about DiMaggio and sign copies of his book!