Pandora.com
There is a glorious line-up of musical performances offered at the NY Phil this month; from Lang Lang tonight through November 8; Gil Shaham and Stravinsky’s Firebird on November 12 – 15; Mazel conducting Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 and Krysztof’s Penderecki: Cello Concerto No.2. November 20 – 22.  And in the meantime, enjoy Pandora.com.
Filed under Enjoying New York City, Great Sites about NYC, Music, Navigating New York, New York City, Nightlife | Comment (0)Beatriz Milhazes at James Cohan through November 15
BEATRIZ MILHAZES
Phebo, 2004
Acrylic on canvas
78 5/8 x 118 1/8 inches
This wonderful Brazilian artist who enjoyed a lengthy article in the NY Times on Sunday October 26, can be seen at the James Cohan Gallery in Chelsea through November 15th, and at the Print Fair at the Armory with Durham Press, with whom Ms. Milhazes creates fine art prints.
Filed under Art, Enjoying New York City, Great Sites about NYC, Museums, Navigating New York, New York City | Comment (0)The Pulse of the People
The pulse of the country was taken last night. According to CNN, 62,451,643 (52%) Americans voted for Obama, and 55,393,594 (47%) Americans voted for McCain.
That is 117,844,025 votes. Is that right? Government census data tells us that 122,349,000 Americans voted in 2004, and 105,594,000 in 2000.
If you feel you weren’t heard, or you have something to add –here is your chance.
If you’d like to see your pulse in action – head to Madison Square Park where you can enjoy a visual ballet from dusk to dawn.
Filed under Art, Enjoying New York City, Navigating New York, New York City, Nightlife | Comment (0)What if we all cared enough to vote?
Where to watch the NYC Marathon
At 9:00 AM 38,000 runners from more than 100,000 applicants begin the 2008 NYC ING Marathon. If you are cheering for someone you know – you’ve already picked a meeting spot. If you are joining in with the sheer bravery, excitement and thrill of the Marathon, stand in Central Park to cheer runners at their completion, along 5th Avenue for the victory lap, or at 60th Street and First Avenue where runners enter Manhattan from Queens and embark on the toughest leg of the course – the uphill from mile 16 to mile 20 at the Willis Avenue Bridge at 120th Street.
This stretch along First Avenue is filled with elation – the brunt of the run is behind and the finish line is within reach. The thrill of the crowds carries tired runners up this leg.
Be one of the joyful cheering voices that drowns out fatigue.
Filed under Enjoying New York City, Great Sites about NYC, Navigating New York, New York City | Comment (0)The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration at Society of Illustrators
At Society of Illustrators, a lovely townhouse at 128 East 63rd Street, is the annual exhibition of original art from the year’s best children’s books. Selected by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors and editors, this year’s show features 122 books chosen from 650 entries submitted nationwide.
Awards were bestowed upon three outstanding illustrators; a gold medal was awarded to Suzy Lee for her distinguished illustrations in Wave, published by Chronicle Books, and silver medals were awarded to Kadir Nelson We Are The Ship and to Bill Mayer for All Aboard!
The 2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards honored Leo and Diane Dillon and William Steig posthumously.
The exhibition runs through November 26th. Hours are Tuesday 10:00 – 8:00, Wednesday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 and Saturday 12:00 to 4:00
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