got up around 4 to go to Sibyl's pageant at the Boat Basin in 23rd street. It was actually held on a boat ride, first time I have done that in a while. Sibyl's pageants, which I have been going to since they began in June of 16. are dense, layered, allow the audience to move in and out of the experience as they wish. This was especially true of today, since the boat had a lot of room. I always enjoy and appreciate her craziness, but this morning I spent a lot of time just looking at Manhattan and Brooklyn from the boat, trying to figure out where we were, and "putting things together" for myself. That was part of the "unique experience" these pageants offer. Still thinking about last night's movie.
It was Charm City a movie about a poor neighborhood in Baltimore. Very strong, some very beautiful people involved in taking a neighborhood with no resources and trying to create strength from it. In Baltimore the poor black community is really cut off from the rest of the city. The documentary showed how. over a period of years, the members of the community created a world for themselves full of dignity and strength. Also followed three Baltimore policemen on their rounds and tried to show how they cope with the demands of their work, and interact with the community. The movie was very strongly focused--good discussion afterwards, may be the most important artistic event of the year for me. I am going to make a small (because that is all I can do at this point) contribution to the Community Center on that block. Really glad I could do it.
For the rest, nothing much until a dance concert tomorrow evening at the Ailey Space. Tonight is unplanned, but don't know what the fatigue factor will be around 7.Will report tomorrow.
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