New Year's Eve Eve
This year, our band of revelers will attended the annual New Year's Eve Eve Salon on December 30th at The Player's Club. Before the dance, a group of us met at Bocca, an Italian restaurant specializing in Roman cuisine, for a tasty dinner. You can view photos of the Salon event here.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Week of December 19th, 2016
Wednesday, December 21st: LFNY York Wing Alumni Event
The LFNY invited its alumni to return to the school and tour its new state of the art building. It was a nice addition to the campus. Photos here.
The LFNY invited its alumni to return to the school and tour its new state of the art building. It was a nice addition to the campus. Photos here.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Week of December 12th, 2016
Monday, December 12th: Midtown Carol Sing
St. Bartholomew Church - St. Bart's to its friends, held its annual Christmas Carol sing-along on the church steps on Park Avenue, and we were there! A few of us took part in one of the most delightful traditions of the NYC Christmas season. After the singing, we stepped inside to warm up with cider and hot chocolate and cookies.
St. Bartholomew Church - St. Bart's to its friends, held its annual Christmas Carol sing-along on the church steps on Park Avenue, and we were there! A few of us took part in one of the most delightful traditions of the NYC Christmas season. After the singing, we stepped inside to warm up with cider and hot chocolate and cookies.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Week of October 24th, 2016
Saturday, October 29th: Princeton Club Halloween Ball
The Theme was "If You've Got It, Haunt It" and haunt it they did at an all-ivy affair in midtown. Look at how dashing!
The Theme was "If You've Got It, Haunt It" and haunt it they did at an all-ivy affair in midtown. Look at how dashing!
Monday, October 3, 2016
Week of October 3rd, 2016
Friday, October 7th: Jackie and Cassini
The National Arts Club played host to a fascinating lecture by author and editor, Lauren Marino, on the collaboration between one of the country's most fashionable first ladies & the designer who costumed Camelot. Oleg Cassini styled Jackie Kennedy for every major event and appearance she attended as First Lady, from her husband's inauguration on, including the couple's State visit to Buckingham Palace.
Saturday, October 8th: Comic Con
Our little band of intrepid explorers took in the sights at the 2016 NYC Comic Con. While we did not exactly dress up, our T-Shirts (and one set of pajamas) proudly displayed our affiliations.
The National Arts Club played host to a fascinating lecture by author and editor, Lauren Marino, on the collaboration between one of the country's most fashionable first ladies & the designer who costumed Camelot. Oleg Cassini styled Jackie Kennedy for every major event and appearance she attended as First Lady, from her husband's inauguration on, including the couple's State visit to Buckingham Palace.
Saturday, October 8th: Comic Con
Our little band of intrepid explorers took in the sights at the 2016 NYC Comic Con. While we did not exactly dress up, our T-Shirts (and one set of pajamas) proudly displayed our affiliations.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Week of September 26th, 2016
Monday, September 26th: PREformances series at the JCC
For eight seasons, "PREformances with Allison Charney" has accomplished the wonderful mission of giving top level performers an opportunity to debut new material, and providing lucky audience members with a chance to catch a sneak peek of new talent and repertoire.
This PREformance was no exception. We were treated to the first public performance of mezzo-soprano Karolina Pilou singing the aria "Il Vecchiotto Cerca Moglie" from The Barber of Seville. Ms Pilou will "officially" debut in role of Berta at the Met this Spring.
In addition, pianist Joel Fan delighted us with an inspired interpretation of Chopin's piano piece, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61 in preparation for his recording session for his latest CD release.
It is opportunities like these that are at the heart of the Performance series, founded by soprano Allison Charney, an accomplished soprano in her own right and a charming hostess for this remarkable series.
For photos from the event, click here. For More about the series and for upcoming dates, click here.
Monday, September 26th: All French Program at Carnegie Hall
Pianist Katya Grineva and cellist Byron Duckwall collaborated on an all French program, inspired by the Age of the Impressionists. The duo covered works by Saint-Saens, Debussy, Satie and Ravel, among others.
Duckwall provided very insightful and colorful commentary about the composers and the works performed. The historical context and the artistic notes enhanced the audience's understanding of and appreciation for the selected pieces.
Tuesday, September 27th: Puccini in Love
Together with the NY Arts & Sciences Salon, we were delighted to share an evening in Bryant Park for opera al fresco. NY City opera treated us to arias from 3 of Puccini's most beloved works, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, and Tosca.
In addition to the music, we enjoyed a tasty dîner en plein air and even snuck in some prosecco for a friendly toast.
For eight seasons, "PREformances with Allison Charney" has accomplished the wonderful mission of giving top level performers an opportunity to debut new material, and providing lucky audience members with a chance to catch a sneak peek of new talent and repertoire.
This PREformance was no exception. We were treated to the first public performance of mezzo-soprano Karolina Pilou singing the aria "Il Vecchiotto Cerca Moglie" from The Barber of Seville. Ms Pilou will "officially" debut in role of Berta at the Met this Spring.
In addition, pianist Joel Fan delighted us with an inspired interpretation of Chopin's piano piece, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61 in preparation for his recording session for his latest CD release.
It is opportunities like these that are at the heart of the Performance series, founded by soprano Allison Charney, an accomplished soprano in her own right and a charming hostess for this remarkable series.
For photos from the event, click here. For More about the series and for upcoming dates, click here.
Monday, September 26th: All French Program at Carnegie Hall
Pianist Katya Grineva and cellist Byron Duckwall collaborated on an all French program, inspired by the Age of the Impressionists. The duo covered works by Saint-Saens, Debussy, Satie and Ravel, among others.
Duckwall provided very insightful and colorful commentary about the composers and the works performed. The historical context and the artistic notes enhanced the audience's understanding of and appreciation for the selected pieces.
Tuesday, September 27th: Puccini in Love
Together with the NY Arts & Sciences Salon, we were delighted to share an evening in Bryant Park for opera al fresco. NY City opera treated us to arias from 3 of Puccini's most beloved works, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, and Tosca.
In addition to the music, we enjoyed a tasty dîner en plein air and even snuck in some prosecco for a friendly toast.
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| photo credit: Jennifer Thomas |
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| photo credit: Jennifer Thomas |
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| photo credit: Jennifer Thomas |
Saturday, October 1st: Board Game Night
Many thanks to our hosts, Suzy & Mark Chronowitz for holding Board Game Fest at their home. In addition to old favorites, we played a new game, Hoax, and the general consensus was favorable. Players need to impersonate various pretenders to a large fortune in order to see who will be left as the sole heir. A bit like Clue meets Bull$hit, it provides opportunities to put on funny accents. It is a great option for large, boisterous groups. Our Forbidden Island score was 1 Loss and 1 Win. Damn you, Waters Rising card...
Monday, September 19, 2016
Week of September 19th, 2016
Monday, September 19th: Art Deco lecture
The Princeton Club hosted gallery owner Ben Macklowe who treated us to a very interesting lecture on all the different factors contributing to and influencing Art Deco style in jewelry. The period between the First and Second World Wars was a time of radical change in modern life. Art, fashion, and broadened international communications all played key roles in defining the styles and tastes of the era that was most famously dominated by the geometric lines and striking simplicity of the Art Deco movement.
From innovations in metalworking to the opening of international trade routes to the influences of Chanel and Bauhaus, Macklowe connected the major cultural influences of the time to the design and evolution of interwar jewelry. He was an engaging speaker and held his audience's attention.
Tuesday, September 20th: Nancy Cunard
During the Jazz Age, the flapper roll call from Josephine Baker to Zelda Fitzgerald reached its aristocratic high point with Nancy Cunard. Heiress to a shipping fortune, a champion (and lover) of jazzmen, a hard-drinking sybarite, and relentlessly on the move to be wherever the party was, the fashion-forward Cunard was a meal ticket for gossip columnists. But the wild tales mask her own prodigious talent for poetry, which Dr. Charles A. Riley II ‘79, professor of literature and author of more than thirty books, explored in a vivid portrait of this fascinating figure.
Cunard ran with a regular Who's Who of the 1920s Art Pack and had intimate knowledge of many of her contemporary poets from T.S. Eliot & Ezra Pound to Pablo Neruda. Her own haunting verses were well presented by Dr. Riley and were a delightful surprise.
Dr. Riley was one of the most animated and interesting speakers to grace the Princeton Club and spoke about his subject with obvious passion and great knowledge. His next book comes out in May, and we hope to have him back at the club at that time.
The Princeton Club hosted gallery owner Ben Macklowe who treated us to a very interesting lecture on all the different factors contributing to and influencing Art Deco style in jewelry. The period between the First and Second World Wars was a time of radical change in modern life. Art, fashion, and broadened international communications all played key roles in defining the styles and tastes of the era that was most famously dominated by the geometric lines and striking simplicity of the Art Deco movement.
From innovations in metalworking to the opening of international trade routes to the influences of Chanel and Bauhaus, Macklowe connected the major cultural influences of the time to the design and evolution of interwar jewelry. He was an engaging speaker and held his audience's attention.
Tuesday, September 20th: Nancy Cunard
During the Jazz Age, the flapper roll call from Josephine Baker to Zelda Fitzgerald reached its aristocratic high point with Nancy Cunard. Heiress to a shipping fortune, a champion (and lover) of jazzmen, a hard-drinking sybarite, and relentlessly on the move to be wherever the party was, the fashion-forward Cunard was a meal ticket for gossip columnists. But the wild tales mask her own prodigious talent for poetry, which Dr. Charles A. Riley II ‘79, professor of literature and author of more than thirty books, explored in a vivid portrait of this fascinating figure.
Cunard ran with a regular Who's Who of the 1920s Art Pack and had intimate knowledge of many of her contemporary poets from T.S. Eliot & Ezra Pound to Pablo Neruda. Her own haunting verses were well presented by Dr. Riley and were a delightful surprise.
Dr. Riley was one of the most animated and interesting speakers to grace the Princeton Club and spoke about his subject with obvious passion and great knowledge. His next book comes out in May, and we hope to have him back at the club at that time.
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