It’s a short-quick ride across 79th St for this on Sunday:
Gone west
Category Archives: UWS
Overhang
It’s a Westside counterpart to the Aerie from my nabe.
A walk on the UWS
Around Lincoln Center
Riverside Park
Who knew?
In anticipation of a great evening, and with my pal D that’s a given, dinner was the preamble.
The venue for the main event was on the row of great churches flanking 120th Street. We were heading to see General Mischief Dance Theatre perform Joyful Noise. Oh boy. That was grand.
But dinner, way up there in Columbia-country, where? Riverside Park’s Ellington was D’s bright idea. More treats and feasts.
Overlooking the Hudson, from a picnic table on a warm evening, with a really truly good lobster roll was perfect.
As was the sylvan setting. There’s been enough rain this season to make our parks green. Riverside is no exception and there was a magical feel to walking along those green grown and muddy paths.
So convenient
I love that we have a category, a genre of stores we just call «convenience.« it’s endearing that one chose to self- identify as «convenient.«
Westside sidebar
Lots of changes around here but holding its vibe neatly
Ok so
Today, I ventured out of the neighborhood.
Details or side bits are next.
Folksy
The Spanish psychiatrist Francesc Tosquelles exiled at a French asylum during WWII, where he deconstructed the experience of being institutionalized.
Tosquelles was a pioneer in his field.
His patients included Auguste Forestier, whose brut sculptures are very powerful.
The American Folk Art Museum has created a masterly exhibit as a testament to the denizens of Saint-Alban.
This exhibit closes Sunday, so visit soon if you can.
If you miss this one, there are always intriguing works of “self- taught” art displayed at 2 Lincoln Square. Exhibits are always free.
A corner of the UWS
hotel.
Nice Matin is situated in the Lucerne, a sweet hotel with a lovely staff. It’s also a favorite of my friend JS, so a natural meeting place.
We had nothing to fear on this Ides.
Walk with Me, Too 