Friday, June 23, 2017

last night in....

Park Slope, on Baltic Street, between 4th and 5th. My first trip to the slope in a while--what is new?
Well, really nothing---fourth avenue between Atlantic and Baltic still has some low lying buildings that are reminiscent of the "old days" (the eighties) when it was a no man's land, but once you pass these, there are the newer "towers" that sit comfortably on the block. An expensive set of condos is being built on the corner of Baltic and fourth. The venue for the BAN party, called Moshe House is a brownstone that houses four jewish activists. They were bonding with BAN and had an auction party---I really enjoyed it---had some good conversations with the activists, but of course, found out that several people at the party  were "theater people"--so more conversation there as well. All in all a good time---I want to continue participating in BAN events all summer.
    Today, a session was canceled---not too unhappy about that---I am going to see a play at HERE tonight, but for some reason---the idea of a totally "empty" day seems to be what my imagination desires. At least that is how it is in theory. We will see how it evolves as we approach the mid afternoon.
Still trying to read The Waves---found the first eighty pages of so exciting, was really drawn in, now the novel seems to be marking time. Still, I would like to finish it---yesterday I took out The Beautiful Struggle, the first of Ta-Nehesi Coates two memoirs. Usually I don't like to read memoirs a second time, but for some reason, I was drawn back to his book---maybe because it is all about Baltimore---still have strong feelings for the city--anyway, found myself really interested in re-experiencing it.
Tonight, going to HERE to see Reception, a performance piece with my friend Hannah in it and tomorrow I finally see Lynn's play SWEAT---the second to closing performance. More to follow next week as well as some movies that I should see. Will report on more tomorrow...

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