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POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
By Polly Guerin
July 13, 2009
FUN ‘N CULTURE IN THE BIG APPLE
Put on your dancing shoes, drink to the joys of summer, view Japanese Mandalas, Focus on
German art, see a fashion exhibit, take in a crime film at SCAN. Who knew there were so many
entertainments in the Big Apple. Or take yourself to Ocean Grove, NJ for its famous house tour.
Here’s the scoop!!!
For summer fun and a romantic setting NEW YORK’S FIRST SPEAKEASY opens on the Fifth
Avenue Terrace on July 15th at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103
Street. The Prohibition era-themed speakeasy serves up classic cocktails and “Roaring 20’s”
dancing music every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 9pm through August 26th. Sip
Manhattans, step to the Charleston and enjoy a quintessentially New York summer sunset
overlooking Central Park. Only in New York, my friends, Only in New York where MCNY interprets
the past, present, and future of New York for visitors from around the world. Visit www.mcny.org.
Admission $12 for non members, $10 for museum members includes one free drink and access to
current exhibitions. Bar food available for purchase.
THE BUDDHIST UNIVERSE showcasing more than 60 magnificent works: paintings, sculpture,
drawing, metalwork, stoneware, textiles and lacquer the exhibit illustrates the exceptional and
complex world of Esoteric Buddhist art in Japan. A set of monumental 13th-century mandalas are
displayed along with iconographic drawings that explains the character and placement of the
deities. The mandalas were copied and used as a powerful tool to spread the teachings of the
Shingon (“True Word”), a school of Esoteric Buddhimsm founded by Kukai’s fellow monk Saicho
(767-822). In the Sackler Wing see Astonishing Silhouettes: Western fashion in 19th-century
Japanese prints. The second installation is a selection of the masterworks by virtuoso lacquer
painter Shibata Zeshin. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. www.
metmuseum.org.
“FOCUS: OSKAR KOKOSCHKA” and “SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
opens July 16th at one of the city’s museum treasures, the Neue Galerie New York, 1048 Fifth
Ave, at 86th St. Gustav Klimt, president of the Vienna Secession, described the artist as the
“outstanding talent among the younger generation.” A key figure in the history of the work of
expressionism Focus presents Kokoschka’s paintings and drawings. The artist animates his
sitters illuminated from within rather than from an exterior light source. Highlighted among the
permanent collection works on exhibit pay particular relevance to present-day social conditions,
from corrupt plutocrats in a debauched civic landscape to etchings of crippled war veterans facing
a pitiless society. www.neuegalerie.org.
“ISABEL TOLEDO: FASHION FROM THE INSIDE OUT” offers a muraled time line of the
designer’s major career events. Yes, that famous lemongrass silk and tulle ensemble worn by
First Lady Michelle Obama on Inauguration Day in January takes center stage in the exhibit. In the
musuem’s press release, the First Lady states, “I absolutely adored my Inauguration Day
ensemble,…and I am happy that it will be part of the exhibit so that others can appreciate the
creativity and craftsmanship of one of America’s great female designers.” You, too, can wax
poetic over the exhibit which is free and open to the public. The Museum at FIT, located at The
Fashion Institute of Technology, 27th Street and 7th Ave. www.themuseumatfit.org. Toledo says,
“I knew I had to make (the yellow outfit) warm enough. The First Lady like all women—wanted to
be comfortable.”
For a taste of the Victorian past there’s nothing lovelier than a summer day trip. Just take
yourself to OCEAN GROVE, New Jersey where the Historical Society of Ocean Grove holds its
41st Annual House Tour on Friday, July 17th from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The tour includes some of
the prettiest and most historic homes in Ocean Grove and at least one tent from the historic Tent
City, as well as the Centennial Cottage, the Great Auditorium and the HSOG museum. Tickets
are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Call 732.774-1869. Reserve early. www.
oceangrovehistory.org.
Ta Ta darlings. I’m setting my priorities this week and that Speakeasy on Fifth has me
polishing my dancing shoes. Remember you heard all about it on the Big Apple News Network.
Fan mail goes to pollytalk@verizon.net. Or go to my website www.pollytalk.com and click on
“HERE” after Art Deco and you’ll go right to a live webcast of my PowerPoint presentation in
Montreal for the 10th World Congress on Art Deco.
By Polly Guerin
July 13, 2009
FUN ‘N CULTURE IN THE BIG APPLE
Put on your dancing shoes, drink to the joys of summer, view Japanese Mandalas, Focus on
German art, see a fashion exhibit, take in a crime film at SCAN. Who knew there were so many
entertainments in the Big Apple. Or take yourself to Ocean Grove, NJ for its famous house tour.
Here’s the scoop!!!
For summer fun and a romantic setting NEW YORK’S FIRST SPEAKEASY opens on the Fifth
Avenue Terrace on July 15th at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103
Street. The Prohibition era-themed speakeasy serves up classic cocktails and “Roaring 20’s”
dancing music every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 9pm through August 26th. Sip
Manhattans, step to the Charleston and enjoy a quintessentially New York summer sunset
overlooking Central Park. Only in New York, my friends, Only in New York where MCNY interprets
the past, present, and future of New York for visitors from around the world. Visit www.mcny.org.
Admission $12 for non members, $10 for museum members includes one free drink and access to
current exhibitions. Bar food available for purchase.
THE BUDDHIST UNIVERSE showcasing more than 60 magnificent works: paintings, sculpture,
drawing, metalwork, stoneware, textiles and lacquer the exhibit illustrates the exceptional and
complex world of Esoteric Buddhist art in Japan. A set of monumental 13th-century mandalas are
displayed along with iconographic drawings that explains the character and placement of the
deities. The mandalas were copied and used as a powerful tool to spread the teachings of the
Shingon (“True Word”), a school of Esoteric Buddhimsm founded by Kukai’s fellow monk Saicho
(767-822). In the Sackler Wing see Astonishing Silhouettes: Western fashion in 19th-century
Japanese prints. The second installation is a selection of the masterworks by virtuoso lacquer
painter Shibata Zeshin. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. www.
metmuseum.org.
“FOCUS: OSKAR KOKOSCHKA” and “SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
opens July 16th at one of the city’s museum treasures, the Neue Galerie New York, 1048 Fifth
Ave, at 86th St. Gustav Klimt, president of the Vienna Secession, described the artist as the
“outstanding talent among the younger generation.” A key figure in the history of the work of
expressionism Focus presents Kokoschka’s paintings and drawings. The artist animates his
sitters illuminated from within rather than from an exterior light source. Highlighted among the
permanent collection works on exhibit pay particular relevance to present-day social conditions,
from corrupt plutocrats in a debauched civic landscape to etchings of crippled war veterans facing
a pitiless society. www.neuegalerie.org.
“ISABEL TOLEDO: FASHION FROM THE INSIDE OUT” offers a muraled time line of the
designer’s major career events. Yes, that famous lemongrass silk and tulle ensemble worn by
First Lady Michelle Obama on Inauguration Day in January takes center stage in the exhibit. In the
musuem’s press release, the First Lady states, “I absolutely adored my Inauguration Day
ensemble,…and I am happy that it will be part of the exhibit so that others can appreciate the
creativity and craftsmanship of one of America’s great female designers.” You, too, can wax
poetic over the exhibit which is free and open to the public. The Museum at FIT, located at The
Fashion Institute of Technology, 27th Street and 7th Ave. www.themuseumatfit.org. Toledo says,
“I knew I had to make (the yellow outfit) warm enough. The First Lady like all women—wanted to
be comfortable.”
For a taste of the Victorian past there’s nothing lovelier than a summer day trip. Just take
yourself to OCEAN GROVE, New Jersey where the Historical Society of Ocean Grove holds its
41st Annual House Tour on Friday, July 17th from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The tour includes some of
the prettiest and most historic homes in Ocean Grove and at least one tent from the historic Tent
City, as well as the Centennial Cottage, the Great Auditorium and the HSOG museum. Tickets
are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Call 732.774-1869. Reserve early. www.
oceangrovehistory.org.
Ta Ta darlings. I’m setting my priorities this week and that Speakeasy on Fifth has me
polishing my dancing shoes. Remember you heard all about it on the Big Apple News Network.
Fan mail goes to pollytalk@verizon.net. Or go to my website www.pollytalk.com and click on
“HERE” after Art Deco and you’ll go right to a live webcast of my PowerPoint presentation in
Montreal for the 10th World Congress on Art Deco.
July Summer Events
ART DECO SOCIETY
OF NEW YORK
385 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 510
New York, NY 10016
212-679-DECO
DECO ECHO FOR JULY
Deco Greetings to ADSNY Members and Friends!
Tuesday, July 28
EATON'S 9e: THE OTHER Ile de France
The Art Deco Society of New York invites you to an entertaining slide
lecture on a wonderful Deco treasure The famed ninth floor restaurant in Eaton's Department
Store in Montreal was designed by Jacques Carlu and inspired by the Ile de France's First Class
salle a manger. ADSNY’s Advisory Board Polly Guerin’s presentation, which received rave
reviews at the 10th World Congress on Art Deco in Montreal, discusses the grandeur of the ship’
s Art Deco style, the Eaton Family, Toronto’s Jacques Carlu, and Eaton’s famed Art Deco 9e
restaurant.
LOCATON: Beekman Tower Hotel
First Avenue and 49th Street
Reception to follow at Top of the Tower. One
drink and light appetizers are included in the
price. A cash bar and optional dinner are also
offered.
DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TIME: 6:30 pm
COST: $25 ADSNY Members; $35 Guests.
Reservations Required. 212-679-3326
Pre-Payment Requested.
SHOP
Of Interest to Art Deco Period Enthusiasts:
THE SPEAKEASY AT 1220 FIFTH
(aka The Museum of the City of New York)
WEDNESDAYS | JULY 15 - AUGUST 26 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music and spirits of the era on our Fifth Avenue Terrace
Museum Members: $10 | Non-Members: $12
Admission includes one FREE drink
No reservations, tickets sold at the door
During Prohibition (1919-1933), New York City’s speakeasies were home to drinking, dancing
and the swinging sounds of the city’s Jazz Age. Under the mayoralty of Jimmy “Beau James”
Walker (1926-1932), New York’s speakeasy count grew to over 32,000 establishments.
DIRECTIONS
By subway: #6 Lexington Avenue train to 103rd St.,
then walk three blocks west.
#2 or #3 train to Central Park North/110th St.,
walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd St.
By bus: M1, M3, M4, or M106 to 104th St., M2 to 101st St.
ART DECO SOCIETY
OF NEW YORK
385 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 510
New York, NY 10016
212-679-DECO
DECO ECHO FOR JULY
Deco Greetings to ADSNY Members and Friends!
Tuesday, July 28
EATON'S 9e: THE OTHER Ile de France
The Art Deco Society of New York invites you to an entertaining slide
lecture on a wonderful Deco treasure The famed ninth floor restaurant in Eaton's Department
Store in Montreal was designed by Jacques Carlu and inspired by the Ile de France's First Class
salle a manger. ADSNY’s Advisory Board Polly Guerin’s presentation, which received rave
reviews at the 10th World Congress on Art Deco in Montreal, discusses the grandeur of the ship’
s Art Deco style, the Eaton Family, Toronto’s Jacques Carlu, and Eaton’s famed Art Deco 9e
restaurant.
LOCATON: Beekman Tower Hotel
First Avenue and 49th Street
Reception to follow at Top of the Tower. One
drink and light appetizers are included in the
price. A cash bar and optional dinner are also
offered.
DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TIME: 6:30 pm
COST: $25 ADSNY Members; $35 Guests.
Reservations Required. 212-679-3326
Pre-Payment Requested.
SHOP
Of Interest to Art Deco Period Enthusiasts:
THE SPEAKEASY AT 1220 FIFTH
(aka The Museum of the City of New York)
WEDNESDAYS | JULY 15 - AUGUST 26 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music and spirits of the era on our Fifth Avenue Terrace
Museum Members: $10 | Non-Members: $12
Admission includes one FREE drink
No reservations, tickets sold at the door
During Prohibition (1919-1933), New York City’s speakeasies were home to drinking, dancing
and the swinging sounds of the city’s Jazz Age. Under the mayoralty of Jimmy “Beau James”
Walker (1926-1932), New York’s speakeasy count grew to over 32,000 establishments.
DIRECTIONS
By subway: #6 Lexington Avenue train to 103rd St.,
then walk three blocks west.
#2 or #3 train to Central Park North/110th St.,
walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd St.
By bus: M1, M3, M4, or M106 to 104th St., M2 to 101st St.