What I learned from David Gelles at the Baruch luncheon the other day:
MBA, management by absence, was the proud invention of Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia’s owner and founder.
Through 501C-4 Patagonia was able to channel its funds to both political and environmental causes.
Short and sweet presentation. Gotta read the book for details!
The appeal of tiny things is oddly and exceedingly appealing.
At least it is to me, and you?
My doorman remarked on my late night arrival. I said, “I was pulled into a speak.”
My friend D asked the bouncer at this unmarked [or, perhaps, mismarked] venue what the line was and next thing we had a table.
Our ages, though D is more than a generation my junior, made us stand out at this West Village speakeasy.
The youngsters around us were appreciative and friendly. We got every courtesy as they passed our corner perch. A fellow helped me up when we were ready to leave.
One young woman took our picture, murmuring “You are icons,” in approving tones.
The loud tunes had D dancing in her seat, and me repeating “what” in every attempted conversation.
We had eaten down the block at The Warren before going to the theater, so this detour was drinks. Kudos for the joint’s beautiful deep raspberry-colored mocktail.
Thanks to D’s willingness to look behind the curtain (it’s a speak, folks) and take a seat at that coveted table, we had a blast.
Oh, and an extra special thanks to the maitre d’ (bouncer) who brought us in from the sidewalk to the club. Yeah, we cut the line and VIPed our way in!
A red carpet moment.
It’s proported to be the best, a declaration supported by block long waits. My friend D had affirmed how good the pizza at l’industrie was.
I only have pictures to give as proof.
To be fair, there were lines at other parlors in the West Village. Those eagerly awaiting their take away from John’s, a stalwart of many years, surprised me.
The first two performances at the NY Live Arts for its 15th Season are co-presented with L’Alliance New York’s Crossing the Line Festival. bLUr (on stage Oct 2-4) is choreographed by NYC’s own Kimberly Bartosik. The Kenyan-American artist and choreographer, Wanjiru Kamuyu, brings us Fragmented Shadows (Oct 15-17).
See this listing at the post A-List.
I have stubbornly [and wrongly] referred to this Guggenheim Museum experience as Works in Progress or sometimes, also erroneously & Progress. It is in fact, Works & Process. The series has been showcasing works in advance of their full staging for many years. It is a concept I find particularly intriguing.
On September 14, 2025, the work being showcased is a new piece by Jamar Roberts for the New York City Ballet. NYCB Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan will moderate a discussion with Roberts, and company members will perform excerpts from the work. The piece mixes fashion with ballet, with costumes by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.
Tickets: 7pm, Sunday, September 14th.
Despite the assurances that it was not so by the museum guards, I’m convinced that Rashid Johnson tinkers with the exhibit. I have visited the Guggenheim 4 times to witness the work. From my p.o.v. there is a change here and there, or something I missed. I could’ve sworn that that vase and those books were in a different place than upon my last survey.
My theory was that there were new pots on display today. The guard said, “no, they’re the same, they’ve grown of course.”
All The Best