Sunday's Song

{Friday night, a bill to legalize gay marriage in NY was passed, and celebrations erupted all over the city!}

A part of me and I am sure a part of many others are saying, what took so long!  Regardless of how overdue this bill is...I along with many other NY'ers feel very proud to live in a state in which all love is created equal.  It is unfathomable to me that we live in such a country which will recognize the marriage of two drunk strangers by an Elvis impersonator yet will not recognize the true love, companionship and trust between a couple purely based on their gender.  Thank you NY for recognizing this hypocrisy and helping right the situation.

I am proud to live in a state that recognizes the basic human rights of all of its citizens...it's about time!



Now time to celebrate!  Saturday there was Gay Field Day in Prospect Park, rallies and marches in the city, and today is the parade!
xoh!
d

1 thing I love about Summer: Film Screenings Outdoors!

{How could I replace those frequently rained out Movies on the Block from my summers spent in Providence? Well...in NYC there is SUMMER ON THE ROOF!}

Every Tuesday June through August on the rooftop of the Bohemian National Hall. 

This Tuesday I went to see Jak utopit doktora Mrácka aneb Konec vodniku v Cechách (or, in English: How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer) a hilarious Czech film from the 70s.

The film is about a family of water sprites and their efforts to save their water filled household from demolition.  We gathered on the rooftop with beautiful views of the sunset over the city, sat down with our water, wine and soda and prepared to giggle and smile, and be completely envious of the amazing outfits sported by the cast! 

The film was so so funny, and really campy  and being outside on a roof in this beautiful city laughing with family and friends is just a perfect addition to summer. 

xoh!

d

Home Kitsch Cabin

{If you like kitsch, and let's face it...we know you do...you should definitely check out the current opening at the Czech Center New York. And lucky for you out of towners, if you can't get over here...I took lots-o-photos for you!}

The exhibition, called Home Art, is up from June 16 until September 15, 2011.  It is an amazing exhibit of folk designs found in the Czech home from the 1950s to the 1980s. 

On the left, that is a vase made entirely of these sticks that for some reason are a common household item in the Czech Republic. Behind the vase is a pattern rolled on with a special roller, there are a few different designs shown at the exhibit..all super 70's and awesome.  Very sputnik.

This is so glittery and amazing. 

Left: Christmas tree stand, Right: poodle cover for secret drinkers.

See! You can hide your bottles with this creepy crochet or knit poodle, genius!

Left: hilarious device to keep coins, put coin on little weighted area and hand comes out and grabs it. Fun for the kids!

Band made of bottle caps.

Ridiculous and elaborate cigarette dispenser, made of those sticks again!

 

The handle on this purse is just amazing.  On the right: why yes, that is a boob plaque...in wood...with a crown.

I highly suggest you check this out in person if you are in the NYC area.  Don't forget to grab a traditionally poured beer at Hospoda,  after checking out the opening.  This exhibit made me want to create my own hideous Chemlon tapestry or poodle vodka cover.  Time to get to work!

xoh!

d

Tonight: Museum Mile Festival NYC

{Tonight is the one and only Museum Mile Festival in NYC!}

The festival is HUGE and amazing and a great opportunity for adults and children alike to get their fix of a ton of art, FREE!  Nine Museums total open their doors for free for a mile long block party celebrating art!  What could be better?!

Museum Mile welcomes its newest member, the Museum for African Art, slated to open in September 2011. Be sure to stop by their table at Fifth Avenue and 105th Street.

Here is a schedule of events taken from the Museum Mile website: 

6:00pm:

On view: EL MUSEO’S BIENAL: The (S) Files opens to the public!

VOCES Y VISIONES: Signs, Systems and the City in El Museo del Barrio's Permanent Collection

Art-making activity: Create your own headdress

Photo booth: Citizen of El Barrio!

6:30pm:

Performance: Capoeira and West African dance by Harlem’s Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts, in conjunction with Museum for African Art.

7:00pm:

Performance art: Artist Rafael Sánchez re-creates Papo Colo's 1977 piece Superman 51

7:15pm:

Live music: Johnny Colón and his Orchestra

8:15pm:

Sound Presentation: DJ Sonidero Potencia Latina

All evening:

On the street: Sidewalk chalk drawing

Plus: Superman 51 - artist running down mile

DJs Potencia Latina

Johnny Colón and his orchestra

{What a GREAT event, don't you just LOVE living in NYC?!}

xoh!

d