Category Archives: ENTERTAINMENT

Slumming in PARK SLOPE on Saturday

Saturday morning breakfast is always the same menu.  GRITS, fried tomato, white toast, jumbo egg and jam.

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And, of course, the New York Times. It’ a steal at $350 a year delivered right to your door every morning at 6am……or steal at from your neighbor……for free.

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The subway station at 72nd street is a gem…….right in front of the Ansonia Apartments.

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Another “Jim”……….or some would say…….”carrot top”.

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Over the Manhattan Bridge into Brooklyn……and 6 more stops to Park Slope and 5th Avenue.

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First stop………..COFFEE ………and GREEN TEA for the Donald person.

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Tulips from Holland…………$5 a dozen.  Take six!

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AWAY WE GO………and we went!

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The Cast….the Ramones and Jesus!  VINYL STORE.  They didn’t have any Opera records for Don.

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We shopped at Housing Works Thrift store.  I bought the Elephant.

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Pooch……..named “Nikki” waited outside.  Nice doggie.

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A text pause.

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A pause that needs no text!  A bath maybe?

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Ciggies…………with tax……..$12 a pack.

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Artist at work……by a very cool artist.

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A nice place to pause……….a New York Green Space.

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A “peeling” mural had a certain appeal.

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Muffins at the Bagel Pub………..the sesame bagels were all sold out.

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Wall decor was a hoot!

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Next stop: Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish.  A calm place for a pause……….and a rest for the weary feet.

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 Holy Moly…..the stained glass  windows are amazing.

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Cherubim’s just hover.,……and smile.

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The Virgin Mother.

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Was a perfect time of day to catch the sun coming through the Rose Window.

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Iglesia de Santo Tomás Aquino.…..has  been here since 1884.  It was Saint Thomas who said ……..”Joy is the noblest human act”.

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And for some…….the joy of a subway ride is a bit of shut eye.  Then it’s back to Manhattan.  Home sweet Home.

Moments of pause at the MOMA…….Pop Art

 

What is POP ART?  In the 1960′s, American were gathering in their homes to watch Television.

Ed Sullivan……Father knows Best.

 Commercials introduced American to lots of stuff they could buy.

Tide detergent, Lucky Strike cigarettes.

POP ART is a take-off on these commercials.

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POP ART ushered in a new decade or Cultural revolutions that would reshape the art scene.

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WILLIAM de KOONING called this “Woman 1″.

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And he is calling his #l woman………or?

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Hmmmmmm……and it cost $125 million? Hmmmmmmm!

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Contemplation………..or just tired feet!

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Robert Rauschenberg called this CANYON in 1959.

Oil, pencil, paper, fabric, cardboard box, photograph.

wood, paint tube and mirror with oil on American Bald Eagle.

String and pillow!

 

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Robert called this one REBUS 1955.

 Ronald S. Lauder has promised it to MOMA as a gift.

 

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President Johnson and his family.

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Yes, some called him “blockhead”.

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It is NOT a cross.  Try “fluorescent tube”.

And the museum paid upwards of $50,000 for it.

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But, there was no rifle!

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I stepped into this mess of “lint”.  Don’t know why!

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Maybe leaning over helps interpret?

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“What is that”……..

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Maybe it’s a hammock? In Sweden we would call that a _ _ _ _ _ _mess!

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He’s cute.  She thinks so too.

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Maybe “readers” would help.

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Hmmmmmm………

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Sitting in the hallway seems to be a lot more fun.

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PERPLEXED?  Most visitors to this POP ART show were!

 

 

IMATS prize winning Make-Up Designs

IMATS….the International Make-up Artist Trade Show was here in New York this weekend.

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They produce six shows a year………..New York,London, Vancouver, Sydney, Toronto and Los Angeles.  Make-uo pros from fashion and film [including Oscar winners]…….share their knowledge with demos of their extraordinary talent.

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All of these photos were taken by IMATS famous photographers………showing the skills of prize winning make-up artists.  I applaud them all.

 

 

IMATS / Make-up Artists do their thing

IMATS…the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show……brings to NY the world of glam…..beauty………style……..creativity and a touch of genius.  The madness takes place  on Pier 94 in the Hudson River.

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Make-Up Artist Magazine publisher Michael Kay started the first show in Los Angeles 16 years ago

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Cosmetic companies from around the world showcase their newest products.

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RICK BAKER’S mib3 team salutes B-Movie Aliens.

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This is the “AFTER”…………..you should have seen the “before”.  He was a cutie.

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BAD ASS STENCILS……………..very!!!

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Length…………fullness……… and thickness………..what every woman and drag-queen wants………with GrandeLASH.

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You can get them glued on ONE by ONE……..and they will last for months.

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See………they look like they are growing right out of your skin.

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Just got hit on the head by an AXE MURDERER???  Not !

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This darling model……….just got her face airbrushed.

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Her dress…………

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Her shoes………….

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and her HAT>

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Really!!!???

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Getting new fabulous lashes………from

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The fabulous FANTABULASH.

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DOING IT…………”one lash at a time”.

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The “Cross Feathered Look”. [Better than "cross eyed" look !

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We all know one of these.

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This lovely model, Arabella........getting ready to be turned into the "Blushing Bride" look.

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"I see you sneaking that photo".......she said to me.......then she winked!

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BLODDY MARY MAKE-UP..........Really?  Named after Mary Tudor.....who executed her own cousin?  She also burned 300 people at the stake because she didn't like their make-up?

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But, I did buy one of each color.

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Texting ...........or maybe sending a photo of his "new look"?

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GIVE GOOD FACE !!!  And these lovely girls already had one.

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CLICK ON to see STYLEHAUL"S Jordan Liberty do a demo on their model.....Brook.

 

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But these two lovely can give you a beautiful “Brush-Up”.  [and they didn't give me the ol' "brush-off].  Sweet things!P1590183

And yes…….I bought their brushes.

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MEHRON MA K E- U P……..was one of my favorite boots.

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Great line of theatrical make-up….body painting…..halloween…..stage.

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LOVE……. LOVE …….LOVE……. her new face…….by MEHRON.…but will she wear it to work tomorrow?  [I hope so.  It will be a nightmare to wash off].

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GRAFTOBIAN Make-up Company…..the leading face paint on the market.

Model:  Reven………    Photographer: Bryan Kimball……..Make-up Artist: Andrea O’Donnell…..Hair:  Kelley De Coste

 

 

IMATS / International Make-up Artists Trade Show

Today, New York City was the make-up capital of the world. The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show was on Pier 94.  1o,ooo people showed up for  tips from the worlds leading professional make-up artists.

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Oscar-winning Howard Berger and celebrity make-up artist Tina Turnbow were headliners for the show……….sharing their knowledge with us.

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I was a thrill for me to photograph the artists at work.  On tomorrow’s BLOG I will show you more of the magic these artists create.

 

EASTR PARADE 2013…….Drag and Trans

The Easter Parade is never a “drag” when the drag queens get gussied up….and they add a lot of color to the parade.

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Oswaldo Gomez dresses like Nicki Minaj [or, the other way around].  He is a cherished New Yorker……and a very sweet man.  He dresses like this every day……….but he especially loves parades. Usually travels with his little poodle Carino and  a parrot.

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BIG lady……little hat…….with a big personality.

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Sequins and features and fab tits.

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Foursome……..and they always……….!!!

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Now, that’s a hat!  SASSY!

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Over the top?  Maybe just a touch.  But he does carry a classic bag!

 

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Even Priscilla Queen of the Desert isn’t ready for this one.  It takes courage to wear this many pink rollers.

 

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What is that confection?  28 slices of chocolate cake.  Call him “Miss Yum Yum”.

 

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Hey Faggot” is only an insult if it’s said by the wrong person the wrong way.  After all, the pro-ballers call each other FAGGOT...and slap each other on the butt!

 

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Slutty?  NO.  Wicked?  Maybe.  Dazzling….Yes!

 

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Exuberant?  Sizzling?  Over- the- top?  Only if you’re caught dressed like this in the Midwest.

 

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Bad wig!  If you have a spare you know where to send it.

 

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DRAG QUEEN:  a man who dresses like a woman.  They are NOT all gay. It’s a professions for a lot of men.  We love them all.  You go girl!

 

 

 

EASTER Doggies on parade 2013

Haute Couture ……….costumed canines dressed in their finery ……. strutted  their stuff on 5th Avenue.  Dogs in heat were NOT to be seen.  Dogs with BUNNY EARS…………lots of those.  Owners with “bats in their belfry”…….a few!

My fave is the white poodle with pink bunny ears and the pink tutu.

EASTER PARADE 2013…….Cute Kids

It’s the kids that make the Easter Parade such fun.  They wear their cute little bonnets with pride…………..and carry their bunnies and baskets and pass out their colored eggs……. or collect a few along the way.

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PUPPETEER entertained the kids……..with his HUMPTY DUMPTY egg.

The EASTER PARADE on 5th Ave 2013

In your Easter bonnets……with all the frills upon it”……….then add some rabbits and a few butterflies……..add a flower patch or two…………and you have a hat worthy of the Easter Parade………..New York Style.

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Get your EASTER “Peeps” at It’s Sugar

Just down the street from my apartment………IT’SUGAR!  I walk by here every day……….and who can resist “PEEPS”.  Not me.  Not since childhood.

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BULK CANDY $13.95 a pound.  When I was it kid……it was 25 cents!