To say there is plenty to do in NYC is an understatement. There is an abundance of fun things to do in the “City that never sleeps”. Even a lot of free stuff, if you do your homework and search numerous websites & blogs covering cheap & free NY.
I’ve been having a blast here! Catching up with friends, numerous art show openings - a group at the Gallery House in Clinton Hill (Brooklyn) the most notorious so far. Sitting in the backyard of a historical Brownstone, on a warm evening, sipping a glass of wine, chatting with artists, discussing art and world travels, just wonderful.
Another superb evening was the Dance Theatre Workshop pre-season party, where I met the young Australian dancer/choreographer Ian Colless, doing an internship at the Battery Dance Company. A descent of an Australian aboriginal tribe –the Gundungurra Nation – he’s in the process on creating a dance opera on and with them. How intriguing!
Highlight last week was the screening of the Belgian film “The Misfortunates” – not exactly a literally translation of the Flemish title “De Helaasheid der Dingen” which is beautifully poetic – at the Flanders House. Enjoyed the humoristic, very Flemish feeling film a lot and the delicious appetizers and libations hit the spot. Stunning view over the Big Apple from a 44th floor in Central Manhattan – unbeatable!
