Week of March 16th, 2015

Wednesday March 18th: "Creativity & Education"

This lecture at The Princeton Club addressed the question, "how can we design our home or work environment to best foster creativity?"  The question applies to people of all ages, and author Donald Rattner answered it to everyone's satisfaction.

Week of March 9th, 2015

Sunday March 15th: NYSDS Monthly Swing dance

The NY Swing Dance Society presented its monthly swing dance, this time featuring Michael Hashim's Big Time. Dancers and listeners appreciated the music as well as the dance performances.
The event takes place every month at St. Jean Baptiste Church at 76th Street and Lexington Ave.  A free Swing dance lesson starts at 7pm and the band goes on at 8pm and plays until midnight. A DJ takes over between sets and for the last hour. Beginners and listeners welcome.

Link: Facebook page

Week of March 2nd, 2015

Friday, March 6th:  "Big Band First Friday"

Big Band First Friday resumed at a new home, The Ball room at 43rd. George Gee Orchestra played the inaugural event. I joined Terry, David and Eddie, as well as a cast of regulars there. The crowd was very mixed between regular and new dancers and some of us came away with minor injuries...  I'm sure it will flow more smoothly next month :-)

Link: Event page

Week of February 23rd, 2015

Thursday, February 26th:  NY Arts & Sciences Salon: "Everything Is Illuminated."

Inspired by illumination techniques commonly used in medieval manuscripts, artist Guadalupe Grimaldi took us on a journey through magical landscapes and revealed old world techniques blended with a very modern vision. In addition, we enjoyed a tasty dinner with friends, old & new. These monthly dinners are a way to meet and connect with interesting people from a host of different fields.

See more photos here: NYASS website page

Week of February 16th, 2015

Tuesday, February 17th: "Discoveries of the Classical Ancient World."  
C. Brian Rose, prominent archaeologist, scholar, speaker and author fascinated us with the tale of current and ongoing projects in Troy and Gordion (now Turkey). He also brought attention to the ancient world's modern woes stemming from the effects of today's wars, art looting, cultural property, ownership issues, and tourism. This event was been organized by Patricia Belfatto at the Princeton Club.

Week of February 9th, 2015

Monday, February 9th: "Yasmin Reza at the 92nd Street Y"

Known for her ground-breaking plays (Art, God of Carnage, Life x 3) French authoress, Yasmina Reza, discussed her new novel, "Happy are the Happy" at the 92nd Street Y. T

Links: Event website

Tuesday February 10th: "The Phantom of Fifth Avenue"

The mysterious life and scandalous death of heiress Huguette Clark was laid bare. Authoress Meryl Gordon presented the many mysteries surrounding this heiress, as were featured in her recent book.

Saturday, February 14th: "Sweetheart Swing" with Fleur Seule

Fleur Seule serenaded us at Cafe Tallulah on Valentine's Day.  

Links: Facebook event page

Week of February 2nd, 2015

Wednesday, February 4th: "How I came to Hate Maths."

This documentary by Olivier Peyon, explored the challenges in making Math an exciting subject in schools and explored some of the most innovative studies going on in advanced mathematics today.

Links: Event website

Friday February 6th: Petroushka Ball

A half-dozen of us danced at The Russian Children's Welfare Society's annual Petroushka Ball at the Plaza.  We enjoyed dancing to the Lester Lanin Orchestra and the Barynya Balalaika Orchestra. A few brave souls hit the After-Party at Beautique.

Links: Event website

Sunday February 8th: The Walking Dead returns!

Links: Show website