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there's
music in the air this spring with a new festival and a new venue
making their marks on may.
fair neuf.
you don't have to be a deco dame to recognize a great armoire when you see one. "dix
neuf cent quarante" at maison gerard, celebrates the
1940s through the eyes of famed french designers like andre arbus and lucien
rollin. you may never set foot in pier one again. may 1 through june 2. 53
east 10th street. between broadway and university place. 212.674.7611. www.maisongerard.com
second best use for a roof.
not that we would ever tire of barbeques, but add a little culture to your rooftop
romps this summer and head up to the top of the MET. frank stella's "painting
into architecture" exhibit there is everything you could ask for, except maybe
minus portabella mushroom steaks. may 1 through july 29. 1000 fifth avenue at
82nd street. 212-535-7710. www.metmuseum.org
continental canvas.
artist francesco clemente traveled the globe in the 1970s, creating
artwork in rome, delhi, madras, and srinigar. you only have to go as far as soho
to view a retrospective of his work. may 3 to june 2. deitch projects. 76
grand street. 212.343.7300. www.deitch.com
place oddity.
michael aram believes that domestic doesn't have to be dull.
his new flagship store in a renovated carriage house, features such oddities
as a serving spoon designed like a pelvis. might be too weird to bring to a bridal
shower, but you'll still have horchow. 136 west 18th street between 6th and
7th. www.michaelaram.com
film forums.
the high line festival--two weeks of music, art, and film curated
by david bowie--will benefit a project to convert abandoned elevated rail structures
(pictured above) to parks. apparently, robert deniro is none too pleased about
what this might mean to his tribeca film fest, also bowing in
this month. in case you missed page six last week, the raging bull is ready to
bitch-slap the thin white duke. www.thehighline.org www.tribecafilmfestival.org
high life.
just when you were moaning about another club closing, the highline ballroom
springs up. craggy-faced NYC man lou reed inaugarates the venue this week and
amy winehouse, talib kweli, spank rock, and mos def play dates at the 700 capacity
club later this month. 431 west 13th street. between ninth and tenth avenue.
212-414-5994. www.highlineballroom.com
return i will.
bringing a little bit of brazil to the gramercy theater, bebel
gilberto will be making the last U.S stop on her momento
tour on may 22 and 23. www.ticketmaster.com
fresh directo.
fresh direct now gives you a new reason to never, ever leave your apartment.
rosa mexicano heat-and-eat and ready-to-grill meals are now avalable for home
delivery.
www.freshdirect.com
ciao, bella.
clarabella, erin whelan's cozy lower east side boutique, focuses
on innovative design and craftsmanship rather than big names. each item is presented
with info on the designer and how it was made. opens today. 279 east houston.
between clinton and suffolk. 212.99.0270. www.clarabellanyc.com
cuff 'em.
it's a little rock n roll and the rest ritz: the mark davis "jospephine" blue
vintage prystal bakelite and 18k yellow gold bangle with blue
topaz cabochons, ($4,200) is every bit the refined rebel. you might need two. barneys,
660 madison ave. 212.826.8900. www.barneys.com |
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