Monday, August 30, 2010

New York Vibes!


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!

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