Week of January 11th, 2016

Saturday, January 16th: Roots & Wings' Silver & Gold Gala

Over $50K was raised to benefit this worthy organization's programs in third world countries around the globe. View more event photos here.

Week of January 4th, 2016

Friday, January 8th: Mad Hot Ballroom
Stephanie Shapiro taught a clear and enjoyable crash course in Foxtrot, Rhumba and Waltz. After that, our class joined social dancers at Mad Hot Ballroom for a night of dancing and delight at You Should Be Dancing studios.

Saturday, January 9th: Andrea del Sarto @ The Frick Collection
The Frick exhibited beautiful drawings by Florentine painter, Andre del Sarto (1486-1530.) A wonderful way to spend an afternoon...

Saturday, January 9th: Swing Remix with Jan Marie & The Mean Reds
The lively band delighted the crowd.

photo credit: Margaret Batiuchok

Week of December 28th, 2015

Wednesday, December 30th: New Year's Eve Eve Swing Dance.
The New Year's Eve Eve party saw us gathered for the 10th+ year in a row. We enjoyed dinner beforehand at tasty Sauce restaurant and proceeded to the nearby DL to continue the revelries. See photos on Facebook here.

Sunday, January 3rd: "The Big Short"
Druce organized a movie outing to see "The Big Short" about the 2008 financial crisis. We proceeded to Ribalta Pizzeria on 12th street to discuss the film and its subject matter.

Week of December 21st, 2015

Monday, December 21st: Dinner with The Squad.
The old gang was back together while Micheline was in town for a visit. She organized a dinner at Pizza Beach, followed by very decadent dessert.

Week of December 14th, 2015

Monday, December 14th: Holy Hoot
A few of us took part in one of my favorite Christmas traditions: the Midtown Carol Sing-Along on St. Bart’s front steps. After singing a number of beloved carols, we warmed up inside with hot chocolate, cider and cookies.

Alex & Celia

Hallmark Christmas Shows

So along with AMC"s "The Walking Dead" and the best sci-fi series ever, "Firefly," I have another obsession: Hallmark Christmas movies. I love the heck out of these sappy specials and wait all year for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas season. If you ever wondered which of these films are worth checking out, may I refer you to my handy database of specials. Click on an entry for a summary & review.

Week of November 16th, 2015

Sunday, November 22nd: In French With English Subtitles closing reception.
Following a dark and twisty film, "Boomerang," this annual NYC film festival celebrated with a closing ceremony at Florence Gould Hall. Actor / Director Clovis Cornillac won the Audience Appreciation award for his film, "Un Peu, Beaucoup, Aveuglément."