Friday night, first real night of the vacation, first night that I really "moved" through the city. I followed my instincts and went to see my buddy Flako's show at Abrons Arts. Glad that I did, Flako was there before the performance and greeted me with great warmth. He also showed me a booth that as part of his project at Abrons Arts, has interviews concerning the changes brought about by gentrification in Bushwick, and also has stories from Bushwick's intense past, when drugs, apparently were everywhere in those seven blocks that move from Wycoff to Broadway. Then his project, a dynamic exploration of his life, and other things pertaining to his color and his vision. Enjoyed it- then ended up having wings at La Flaca, and watching the first half of the Duke-Syracuse matchup (a chess match of a basketball game, if there ever was one) . Nice to be back at La Flaca, where I am always welcome. Perhaps because of all the work I have had since the beginning of the year, I have found it difficult to get to after a long day, or perhaps I allow myself to be a little removed from places that I take for granted, but La Flaca is a place where I am always made to feel welcome. All the service staff knows and likes me---and I should take advantage of that. Hope to make the next visit soon.
Tonight: not so sure, have a few sessions and what I do will probably be effected by how tired I feel. Last session is in Washington Heights, so may, if I am hungry, try to find a place around there to hang out. And possibly a movie afterwards. We will see.
Tomorrow, Winter's Tale at TFANA in the evening--my friend Michael is in it---will say hello to him afterwards---before that---lots of choices---do I really "dare" to see two theater events in one day? We shall see, will report soon.
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