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The Armory Show 2013
“The Armory Show, a leading international contemporary and modern art fair and one of the most important annual art events in New York, takes place every March on Piers 92 & 94 in central Manhattan. The Armory Show is devoted to showcasing the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries. In its fifteen … Continue reading
“The Appointment in Samarra”
I’m reading a novel right now and this Iraqi parable struck a cord with me. ———- “The Appointment in Samarra” (as retold by W. Somerset Maugham [1933]) The speaker is Death: “There was a merchant in Baghdad who sent his servant to market to buy provisions and in a little while the servant came back, … Continue reading
Yossi
The sequel to director Eytan Fox’s 2002 Israeli romantic drama “Yossi & Jagger”, I caught this film (after missing it at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival) at the Film Society of Lincoln Center earlier tonight (It’s also playing at the Angelika Film Center) with anticipation to see the second chapter of Yossi’s “story”. Following Jagger’s … Continue reading
“Don’t Cry Out Loud”
One of the most beautiful covers by Shirley Bassey: Lyrics: Baby cried the day the circus came to town ’cause she didn’t want parades just passin’ by her So she painted on a smile and took up with some clown While she danced without a net upon the wire I know a lot about ‘er … Continue reading
Ernest Hemingway in “Midnight in Paris”
“All men fear death. It’s a natural fear that consumes us all. We fear death because we feel that we haven’t loved well enough or loved at all, which ultimately are one and the same. However, when you make love with a truly great woman, one that deserves the utmost respect in this world and … Continue reading
Song of the Day: Joss Stone’s cover of “God Only Knows”
“I may not always love you, but long as there are stars above you. You never need to doubt it. I’ll make you so sure about it. God only knows what I’d be without you…”
The Last.
Who. What. When. Where. Why. I saw this video from Wong Fu Productions earlier today and it truly inspired me. Particularly because I’m now at a point in life where I can understand the perspective. Who. What. When. Where. Why. Who. The one we idealize. The fantasy. The dream love. What. The one we truly … Continue reading
New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) – Brooklyn’s Backyard presented by PURE LEAF™ hosted by Adam Richman
“Dumplings and Brisket and Tacos, Oh my! Join Man Vs. Food’s Adam Richman as he scratches the surface of his home turf on a culinary adventure through Brooklyn. Brooklyn’s Backyard presented by PURE LEAF™ highlights both the iconic restaurants of yesterday and the artisanal pop-ups that continue to make this borough a gastronomic melting pot. The … Continue reading
New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) – High-Tech Happy Hour with Dave Arnold & Wylie Dufresne Pairing Seminars hosted by FOOD & WINE
“Dave Arnold has promised us that no one will be harmed in the making of his cocktails. We’re not sure we believe him. The International Culinary Center’s Director of Culinary Technology is bringing his lightsaber drink mixer and other gadgets out in front of a live audience to demonstrate how amazing cocktails can taste if … Continue reading
New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) – GODIVA presents SWEET! Celebrating Five Years of NYCWFF sponsored by ZED Moscato Rosé hosted by Sandra Lee with Special Guests
“It’s the Festival’s birthday and we’re going to celebrate in style at GODIVA presents SWEET! Celebrating Five Years of NYCWFF sponsored by ZED Moscato Rosé hosted by Sandra Lee with Special Guests. For those that attended previous Sweet treats, get ready to be flambéed, because we’re pulling out all the stops to ring in this half-decade of … Continue reading
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