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"In Search of the Fountain of Youth w/Ponce de León on W 67th St - NYC!"

8/30/2016

 
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​Fairfield County "It!" recently went to a book signing

"An Affair with Beauty -
The Mystique of Howard Chandler Christy
"
​written by James Phillip Head

at Leopard des Artistes
(previously known as the legendary Cafe des Artistes)
onW 67 St. - NYC

Howard Chandler Christy

painted these
lovely frolicking ladies
adorning the walls of this iconic venue.  

The theme:

The Fountain of Youth. 

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Here is Ponce de León negotiating with jewels and treasure to gain entry to
"The Fountain of Youth".

Let me know, if you know, why he is handing her a sword?    
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​This is the painting above Christy's favorite table at the restaurant.

He lived upstairs in the famous "Hotel des Artistes", which was 
 designed as an artist’s cooperative apartment building in 1918,
the decorative 18-story building has 115 apartments,
double-height living rooms, soaring windows and balcony bedrooms.


Pictured here is the author, Head.

​ He grew up around Washington D.C. and mentioned that Christy painted a number of significant works for the United States government, including the monumental painting of the signing of the Constitution hung in the United States Capitol. 

Head was surprised that so little was written about Christy,
despite his fame during his life, and decided to write a trilogy through the eyes of his model and second wife Nancy Palmer,
who kept significant records of their life together.
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If you are like me and love historic tales of beloved people and
places in NYC,

check out this book, the first in the trilogy.  

You can visit and dine with these fabulous females at
"Leopard des Artiste" at 1 W 67th Street.


"It!"    Woman    Kyle



"Jazz Age Lawn Party"  Governors Island - NYC

8/20/2016

 
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​Fairfield County "It!"


had a delightful time at

"Jazz Age Lawn Party"

on Governor's Island in NYC.
“I can’t think of a more delightful way to spend a weekend in the city“

​-Bill Cunningham, The New York Times 2014


​​The
 Jazz Age Lawn Party 
is NYC’s premiere event to celebrate the 20's and 30's
​jazz prohibition era.

People attending are encouraged to dress as fops and flappers!



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Jazz Age Music greets your ears as soon as you enter the party.
​

Music was provided by:
  • MichaelArenella (founder)​ & Dreamland Orchestra
  • Queen Esther
  • Molly Ryan
  • Gregory Moore & the Dreamland Follies
  • Roddy Caravella & the Canarsie Wobblers
Let's Dance!
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​St-Germain is a noted sponsor of the The Jazz Lawn Party.  
​
Numerous entities offered
​ tasty bites, classic cocktails and other libations!
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As you might imagine, it was a great Jazz Age gathering and fun for people of all ages.  

Look for it,
​ in Art Deco South Beach, Miami coming January 2017!


Cheers,


"It!"       Woman       Kyle

"Powers of Observation" The Greenwich Art Society

8/18/2016

 
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Fairfield County "It!"
  attended the Opening Reception for 

"Powers of Observation"

by the Greenwich Art Society
at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut.




A sizable crowd flocked to see the show!
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​Below are several pieces of art that I particularly enjoyed.
 
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1st Place "Selfie"  Maxwell  Weisen
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3rd Place  Ellen Gordon  "Boodoir"
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This pampered pet contrasted greatly with this impoverished male.
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Outside the gallery was another thunderous August night,
we waited out the storm and enjoyed this picturesque exit from the Flinn Gallery.
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Thank you Greenwich Art Society
for sponsoring a delightful exhibit 
"Powers of Observation"!


The exhibit is open at the Flinn Gallery
located in the Greenwich Library until August 30, 2016


"It!"      Woman       Kyle

"A Grand Summer Night - Reimagined!"  Stamford Downtown Arts

8/17/2016

 
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Fairfield County "It!" enjoyed

"A Grand Summer Night Reimagined"

at the University of Connecticut - Stamford
a fundraiser for the benefit of Stamford Downtown Arts
Numerous Stamford restaurants participated and showcased their cuisine.
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Blue Point Oysters from "FISH"!
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"Bar Rosso" delighted with Caponato on Crustini!
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Tasty Steak Bites from "Del Frisco Steakhouse"!
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Delicious breads and spreads from Australian based "Cobbs Bread".  Cobbs Bread chose Stamford as their first test market as they expand into the United States.  Here is Apricot Delight with Brie.  Yum!
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Scrumptious quiche and fresh tomato with goat cheese were provided by
"Franklin Street Works".
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Crudite from "Cheers" the caterer.
The dining extravaganza was enhanced with music from Jerold Goldstein.  

​There was also a silent auction.
 
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​Afterward, Comedian Andre Mezvinsky (on Oprah) entertained the crowd with her wit.
Numerous tasty desserts were provided.  Some of the contributors were Michele's Pies, DiMare Pastries and Sweet Pistachio Patiserrie.
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Even more entertainment with the Felix Swing Band!
A Grand Summer Night to showcase Stamford's culinary and musical talent while raising proceeds for the wonderful
​Stamford Downtown Arts.
​


"It!"       Woman       Kyle

Manus x Machina - Fashion In an Age of Technology!  At the Met

8/9/2016

 
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​Fairfield County "It!"

​

loved the beautifully displayed

"Manus x Machina -
Fashion in an Age of Technology
" at
The Metropolitan Museum of Art.


Haute couture (/ˌoʊt kuːˈtjʊər/;
French pronunciation: ​[ot kuˈtyʁ];
French for "high sewing" or "high dressmaking" or "high fashion")
refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing.the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.
Upon entering the
Robert Lehman Wing you are met with a Karl Lagerfeld's wedding gown with its stunning
gold beaded train.
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"The exhibit questions the cultural and symbolic meanings of the hand-made dichotomy.
Typically the hand has been identified with exclusivity and individuality as well as with elitist and the cult of personalty.  Similarly the machine has been understood to signify not only progress and democracy but also dehumanization and homogenization.  
In examining these values, the show's intention is to liberate the handmade and the machine-made from their usual confines of the haute couture and pret-a-porter, releasing them from the exigencies of the fashion system with the hands of fashion designers for whom they serve as the process of creative impulses."
​
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Below is a sampling of the more than 100 examples of
haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear from the 1880's to 2015 displayed in this fantastic exhibit.  
​
Each item is paired with a description of the materials,
information on what was machine made vs. hand sewn and
insight about the piece from each designer.
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The show is an incredibly informative and fascinating look into the design process.  

It closes, September 5th, 2016.  A definite must see!


​"It!"   Woman
  Kyle



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