Week of December 15th, 2014

Monday, December 15th: "A Holy Hoot" Sing-along

We celebrated the warmth of the holiday season with complete strangers on the steps of St. Bart's church. Average New Yorkers sang traditional Christmas carols (along with a few secular favorites and a Chanukah song) for the delight of ourselves and passers-by. After caroling, we warmed up at St. Bart's Café next door.

Links: Holy Hoot website

Saturday, December 20th: "Winter Bash" at YSBD

You Should Be Dancing hosted its holiday dance featuring live swing & holiday music by Eight to the Bar. This sought-after band made a rare NY appearance! 

Links: Eight to the Bar website

Saturday & Sunday, December 20h & 21st: Lumiere Ballet's Nutcracker

Lumiere Ballet presented The Nutcracker featuring the original Petipa choreography at the Maguire Theater at SUNY Old Westbury. Svetlana Caton-Noble, the company's director, is an alumna of the Lycée. The company garnered rave reviews for past performances.

Links: Lumiere Ballet website

Week of December 8th, 2014

Tuesday, December 9th: Annual Winter Holiday Concert

The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York presented its annual winter holiday concert and auction.

Links: Event website

Saturday-Sunday, December 13th-14th: "Walker Stalker Con."

Walker Stalker Con was not just a convention. We all had an amazing experience and became part of a greater community of zombie lovers! Walker Stalker Con is three days of events, panels, and experiences that zombie fans won’t find anywhere else! Teresa got a hug from Daryl Dixon himself (aka Norman Reedus)
We were very impressed with Michael Cudllitz (who plays Abraham) and Greg Nicotero (special effects ). They were there 

We are definitely going back next year and invite all fans of AMC's The Walking Dead to join us.

Links: Event page

Sunday, December 14th: "Vintage Train and More."

Jazz musicians, swing dancers & vintage clothing enthusiasts (and the photographers who love them all) converged on the 2nd Avenue platform for a full day of music, dance, and happiness. The event was totally free with the purchase of a normal subway fare. There followed a special after-party at the Brooklyn Transit museum.

Links: Facebook page

Week of December 1st, 2014

Tuesday, December 2nd: "A Sense of Style"

Cognitive scientist, world-renowned linguist, and best-selling author, Steven Pinker, addressed a full house on proper usage of the English language. In this special talk coinciding with the release of his new book, A Sense of Style, Dr. Pinker explained how to be a more effective communicator. His presentation was as engaging as it was instructive.

Links: Event website

In a bizarre coiincidence, 3 of the guests who attended had injured the same thumb...

Friday, December 5th: "Fridays with Fleur Seule at Tavern on the Green"

Singer Allyson Briggs and her combo delighted the bar crowd in the newly renovated Tavern on the Green in Central Park. They played 1940s Jazz, Swing and Latin beats from around the world for those intrepid enough to brave the rainy weather.

Links: Fleur Seule Facebook page

Sunday, December 7th: "NYSDS Holiday Dance"

The NYSDS Holiday Dance was a festive occasion featuring Molly Ryan. The band played a medley of favorite christmas carols, and the crowd got to lindy to the tales of Rudolph, Frosty and Santa. The incomparable Dawn Hampton, clad from head to toe in a fashionable golden outfit, performed to the delight of all assembled.

Links: NYSDS Facebook page