Month: October 2008

Taken in Union Square – forgot which clothing store this is.

I took some time out this week to go to Battery Park, on the North tip right at the end of Chambers Street. It is a gorgous expanse of trees, grass, and a little concrete sitting area with benches, chess tables, and a wonderful array of metal art pieces done by Tom Otterness. His work can also be seen at the 14th Street/Union Square station. I love the dark humor and adorable macabre qualities in his work – it’s half humor and half commentary, and both. He combines images of animals, money, death, and people in a disturbingly cute way.Continue readingTom Otterness’ Artwork in Battery Park

thatone1Originally uploaded by Siskita Just a little thing I whipped up on Photoshop right after the Presidential Debate night #2 (Tues, Oct 7th). Hopefully, that one will win. NO, not this one or the other one, THAT one. I’ll need him to go. Thanks.

Garrison Keillor speaks at Barnes & Noble near Lincoln Center So, I’ve been a fan of A Prairie Home Companion for decades. My mom introduced me to him by broadcasting his show into the living room each Sunday. I first thought the show was too “talky” and “boring.” Then, I grew up and began getting the irony and wit of the writing. Plus, I became more accepting and even appreciative of the countrified music, folk and grass music, even jazz & classical music. I’d love to be a guest singer on his show someday. He came to talk about hisContinue readingGuy Noir in Person at Barnes & Noble

From www.denniscass.com, a great video that puts into a clear list the things artists (writers, actors, singers, musicians, dancers, painters) could do online to help create a networking or informational web for their own use. Simple, straightforward, just jot down the things he talks about.

2008 MAC Award Nominee for Female Vocalist Jenna Esposito in: “Takin’ A Chance on Love” Jenna sang at the Tudor City Greens concert last week, and was so charming. Great, classic voice for the songs she sang, classic 50’s and big band 40’s songs. Jenna returns to The Metropolitan Room with an encore performance of her newest show, “Takin’ A Chance On Love!” Featuring a wide selection of (you guessed it!) love songs, from a wide variety of writers, including Harold Arlen, the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Kander & Ebb, and Leonard Cohen, the show is a musical journey through theContinue readingJenna Esposito: Takin’ A Chance on Love

I’ll be singing on Weds, October 22nd at noontime at the Tudor City Green Park (North Park on Tudor City Place, 42nd Street between 1st and 2nd Ave.) Get there early to grab one of the chairs or benches, be prepared to win a free CD in raffle prizes, pick up fliers for cabaret and musical revue shows (and you may win a complimentary ticket for one of them!), and to hear some “Witchcraft”-themed songs in honor of Halloween. A blog with more info and some pretty poster art to come.