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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, November 11, 2011
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2011
The last time I saw the Radio City Christmas Spectacular I was 12 years old.
Quite a lot has changed since then. This years show is called, The Rockettes Magical Journey and showcases an amazing new spin on the timeless holiday classic.
New 3D effects are incorporated into the show and coincide with spectacular dance numbers. Everyone in the audience gets a pair of 3D glasses so they can see the various 3D action sequences and participate in the live action adventure game. The company and product placement during the show was a bit shameless but great for a good chuckle.
Each sequence was perfectly timed and executed with the utmost precision. The "parade of wooden soldiers" scene was phenomenal and dates back to 1933. 18 dancers wobble across the stage with alarming accuracy while dressed as toy soldiers.
I was a bit perturbed by the live camels and the lonely looking donkey that were led across the stage. What caught me totally by surprise was the Hollywoodesque, sensationalized nativity scene at the end.
I was slightly saddened to see Christmas so blatantly packaged and commercialized with singing Santa's and glittering dancing girls but what else could you expect? This is New York.
Over all the show was great.
radiocitychristmas.com
Friday, October 28, 2011
Happy 125th Birthday Lady Liberty
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY LIBERTY
She is 125 years old today.
I've sailed passed this lady hundreds of times and I still remember the first time I laid eyes on her. I was seven years old and she was gargantuan. I was a big teenage mutant ninja turtles fan at the time and I had one of their super cool t-shirts with a matching hat that had all the turles around the brim. I remember climbing the million and one steps to reach lady liberty's crown. And on the way up my hat fell off and whirled down, down, down. I thought I had lost it for sure. I think i was a bit too short to see out of the windows of the crown and someone had to lift me up to be able to see.
I got my hat back when we reached the bottom, to my relief. A kind park ranger had found it and held onto it until it was safely returned onto my curly head.
Here's is Emma Lazarus' 1883 poem, "New Colossus", which is mounted at the statue:
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Tomorrow, the statue will be closed for a year due to renovations.
::Sadness::
But she will reopen and shall continue to welcome travelers to the Big Apple, New York City.
^______^
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Keith Haring @ Gladstone Gallery NYC
Who doesn't love Keith Haring?
His work is fun, imaginative and inspiring.
Depictions of free movement and controlled chaos. Reflecting the madness and beauty that is life and creativity.
These three large paintings were created as a duet with choreographer and dancer, Billy T. Jones.
These works have never been seen before by the public and are on display at the Gladstone Gallery in Chelsea.
Gladstone Gallery, 530 West 21st
May 4th - July 1st 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Take Me To The Spa
looking at the facade of the Great Jones Spa upon arrival, I thought to myself, Damn... this place is tiny... are they for real?
Well as they say, never judge a book by it's cover.
As you walk down the slender corridor the space opens up into a labyrinth of stairs and levels. The transformation of space as you walk deeper into the building is the first step to relaxation, disconnecting you from the stress of the day and the bustling city outside.
The decent into the spa makes you feel like Alice as she falls head first into wonderland.
After a harrowing day of work it was simply marvelous to kick back and relax in the warmth of jacuzzi and steam room. They also have a sauna, hair salon, nail parlor, juice bar and massage rooms. If you just feel like taking a dip, cooking in the steam room or cleansing your pores in the sauna, you can purchase the Water Lounge Pass ($50 ) which is good for 3 hours of soothing spa goodness.
It's truly a place where you can have a relaxing spa day with friends or alone.
For a full list of services and pricing visit: GreatJonesSpa.com
Friday, April 22, 2011
I Said...Look Up!
Fuerza Bruta - Look Up!
And...We were drenched after dancing like there was no tomorrow.
Fuerza Bruta continues to be one of my all time favorite shows.
Here's a tip:
Bring a duffel bag with either a towel or a change of clothes, mainly a shirt because you're going to get wet.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Cloaked
So it seems the cape coat is slowly making its way into the winter2010/fall2011 spotlight.
Honestly, any coat that looks like it may have been owned by Merlin is ok in my book.
Here is a peek at some fall 2011 looks.
Alexander McQueen ~ Fall 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
57th st Pyramid Tower Built for the Gods
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wow, why didn't I think of this?
Check out the making of Holton Rowers creations using his 'pour' method.
Visit HoltonRower.com to see more works.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
A Wicked Good Time
The universe finally took pity on me and sent me the chance to see Wicked last night. One of my co-workers had an extra ticket and invited me to see one of the most popular shows on Broadway, Wicked. The show is currently staged at the Gershwin Theatre, on 51st off Broadway and has the highest seating capacity of all the theatres in the theatre district. The Gershwin can hold a whoppin 1,933 guests and is simply one of the best designed theatres. The gentle slope of the seats supplies everyone with a clear sweeping view of the stage.
The story Wicked presents is loosely based on the Novel Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West by George Maguire. It is in my opinion, one of the greatest broadway adaptations I have seen. The sets are amazing, the costumes are spectacular, the casting perfect and the scenes flow together more wonderfully than the Wizard of Oz could have ever accomplished. I couldn't help singing along in my head.
Clearly, it has not had sold out shows for nothing and is being added as my all time favorite broadway show. Tickets are not cheap but worth every penny. Its a magical experience that will leave you feeling...well... Wicked.
:)
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Marionette Magic At Macy's
Marrionettes by Nicolas Coppola
Scenery by Kevin Frisch
Macy's Puppet Theatre is back again in Herald Square to tell the classic tale,
Miracle On 34th Street, in 30 minutes with highly decorative marrionettes.
Presented by Macy's and Puppetworks.org from November 26th to
December 24th 2010. Each ticket is $5.00 and sold only at the box office, 8th floor of Macy's Herald Square with continuous shows starting at 9:30am.
For more info visit http://www.puppetworks.org/ or call 212-494-1917
Monday - Friday 1-4pm
Check it out!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
La Cage Aux Folles 2010
Just when I thought I had a full dose of tranny magic,
here comes La Cage Aux Folles, blowing me away with gaudy glittering glamour.
With beautiful men in feathers and heels, amazing dance sequences and a heartwarming yet unconventional story about family values, La Cage has all the elements you expect in a fun, engaging broadway show.
A Definite MUST SEE!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Priscilla is coming Priscilla is coming!
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