Farewell my Concubine
Sunday, January 27, 2008 8:00 PM
Avery Fisher Hall
(Please let me know, if you need tickets.)
January 23, 2008
January 01, 2008
New Year at Union Square
This picture was taken from the 2nd FL of DSW building on Union Square. They have great view of Union Square. I actually set on the floor by the window and enjoyed the view. And I also noticed that I was not the only person doing that. So if you are the owner of DSW and I highly recommend you re-organized the store, and may be you can open up a cafe? It would be awesome.
November 26, 2007
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November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Macy's Parade
-willow
October 16, 2007
New York Film Festival and Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke's "Useless" (or "Inutile") premiered on Saturday at Rose Hall in Lincoln Center. It is the second movie that he made about Artist in China , and the third one is on its way. A marvelous piece, smart and faithful. The contrast resulted from different social classes make the movie much deeper. Jia Zhangke's unique and genuine views never fail to catch you with surprises.
What I didn't really expect on the day is that Jia Zhangke himself actually attended the premier. He appeared on stage after the screening, and he answered a couple of questions from the audience. The questions are a bit aggressive, however, Jia Zhangke handled them without any hesitation. It really impressed me. Such an intelligent guy!
1. Economic growth and the Artists
China's rapid economic growth gives great opportunities and more than ever exposures to the Artists. At the same time, it does bring environmental problems and a lot of other issues. We are experiencing the ramification of the rapid economy growth, both the good and the bad.
2. Why choose artists as topic, what can they do to help improve the society, the country, the world.
At this moment, it is hard to say what exactly Artists can do. But we all know what the world would look like if there is no artists.
September 08, 2007
Happy Birthday - James
Amy flew all the way from Spain to New York for James surprise Birthday party. A couple of James' friends from Central Park running club produced a small play for James birthday.
Here are some pictures from the party:
August 11, 2007
First Long Island Balloon Festival
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BEst
-willow
July 13, 2007
Bronx Zoo Trip
May 29, 2007
McNally Robinson
My new favorite bookstore with a lovely teahouse located in SOHO
April 15, 2007
Four Chinese Pagninis at Lincoln Center
Individually they are wonderful, together they are unbelievable! The most known member of four is Lu Siqing, features "Butterfly Love". Although I have listened to the music a thousand times, still amazed by the energy that Lu delivers. Feng Ning is probably the youngest, and I love his performance the best! Ms. Huang is very talented and come up the idea of a unique violin quartet.
April 01, 2007
Prof. Woods come in Town
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B.E.st -willow
March 04, 2007
Sunday afternoon Lincoln Tunnel
A box stuck out of the car in front mine, who is also trying to get through Lincoln Tunnel. And it says: I want pee. And this was how bad the traffic was.
B.E.st -willow
HouseWarming
February 24, 2007
Eighthday showing me her sketchbook before Armory Show
When I arrived in pier 94, there are over 500 people waiting in line trying to get into the warehouse for the exhibition. And finally it took me about an hour. Fortunately, I had Greentea and Eithday with me and not too bad weather.
Continue reading "Eighthday showing me her sketchbook before Armory Show" »
February 23, 2007
Helmut by June
This is the title for the coming film by June Newton, Helmut Newton's widow.
Helmut Newton is a legendary Vogue photographer.
Rizzoli
"Rizzoli joined such prestigious American institutions as Tiffany's, Saks, and Cartier when it first opened its doors on Fifth Avenue in 1963. " All it has are Architecture, Art, Fashion, Interior Design and Photography. Just perfect.
It is the best Bookstore in the world, I love it. Thanks Yvonne!
The Armory Show Feb 23 - 26 Pier 94 NYC
Some people compare it to the Miami Art Basel.
Here is the link: The Armory Show
February 18, 2007
2007 Chinese New Year - The Golden Piggy
February 15, 2007
Three Golden Piggies [Rehearsal]
February 10, 2007
Central park Winter jam
B.E.st -willow
February 05, 2007
Frigid weather
Rush to centry 21 and get this hat.
B.E.st -willow
February 04, 2007
Liu Ye at Columbia
February 02, 2007
Superbowl Bid, Just won the quarter AND the half!
My number 4:6 bears:colts
B.E.st -willow
January 27, 2007
Han's Birthday Party
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B.E.st -willow
January 24, 2007
Ghana by Andy (Olympus 7070)
I loaned my camera to my officemate, Andy, who went on a trip to Ghana. As return, I am allowed to use his pictures on my website :-) So enjoy your trip with Andy!
January 14, 2007
Young Chinese Photographer's Meeting
Vintage Camera Ode
-composed on the occasion of the visit of the UN poetry representative to the Young Chinese Photographer’s meeting on Saturday the 13th of 2007 in Williamsburg, New York
Vintage camera! Vintage Camera!
Bolex! Bolsey! Bullseye!
Contax! Compur! Colormatic!
Polaroid! Polaroid! Polaroid!
Flash & Bulbs!
Burke & James!
Bausch & Lomb!
Pyro and PMK.
Rolleiflex! Rolleicord! Rolei SLX!
Retina! Regula! Angulon!
Kodak! Kodak! Kodak!
As new! Brand new! Asis.
User. Dented. Worn.
Old Leica. New Bessa!
Agfamatic! Autoboy!
Cinemaster! Super 8!
Shutter slow. Speeds stick.
Pay Pal. Visa. E-mail. Sent.
Jorn Ake
January 12, 2007
After a week
January 06, 2007
Moving
January 02, 2007
New Year 2007
December 27, 2006
The First Emperor
(Image courtesy of Danny)
I got totally lucked out and seized the last minute tickets for the already sold out opera.
It is especially intriguing for me, because of the theme "the First Emperor" and the crew are formidable: Placido Domingo, Tan Dun, Zhang Yimou and etc ... As the critics said: "My guess is that a large number of the ticket-holders are opera neophytes attracted by the novelty of this project and hoping for a grand theatrical experience."
He is right, at least for my case. Over all, the scene/costume/lighting/acting are splendid! Just amazing, the music is kinda wicked, technical but too long and lack of the final echo in my head.
I have to agree with most of the comments from NY Times:
"Mr. Domingo, who at nearly 66 is still ambitious, still taking chances and challenging himself."
"The set by Fan Yue is dominated by stairs through which you can sometimes glimpse colored banners and assembled masses. Descending from ropes above the stage is an intricate network of stones, representing both the writing tablets on which the emperor codified the Chinese language and the blocks of the Great Wall, with which his name is associated."
-- This is so smart, shows the witty of Chinese people.
Emi Wada has created 400 wildly colored costumes."
-- The costume is spendid
"lighting by Duane Schuler"
-- Since I am sensitive to lighting, I can feel it a big plus to the whole setting, bravo!
December 25, 2006
2006 Xmas Party Photos
2006 Xmas Party Video
December 24, 2006
Merry Xmas from Willow
December 10, 2006
Directors for the Opera "The First Emperor"
December 07, 2006
R Train
I feel so attached to "R" train, in a good way. It is my door-to-door commute tool, literally. It is warm and never crowded, since it is marked as "local" oppose to "express". But really the difference between riding all my way home in it and that jumping on-off, switching 4 trains is only less than 10 mins. While in the first case, I can enjoy a nap in my favorite seat almost guaranteed everyday. It is also the most convenient one, following Broadway, across town, from south to north, from east to west. Brooklyn bridge/C-town/NYU/K-town/Macy's/TimeSquare/My Cafeteria and photo lab at Queens, and etc.
December 03, 2006
Fa Yeung Nin Wa
November 27, 2006
Holiday Season
Thanksgiving
At the Steak House
November 12, 2006
Picnic Central Park
J7 Reunion
October 29, 2006
Haunting Crab Night
October 14, 2006
Fall in Love - NYU / OCEF Mid-autumn Festival
October 12, 2006
Lomo -- Colorflash
Fall in Love - NYU / OCEF Mid-autumn Festival
NYU/OCEF Mid Autumn Celebration at 7:00pm on Fri October 13, at NYU's Kimmel Center.
October 08, 2006
Rue 57 and Yang's visit
Mozart by the Cleveland Orchestra
OLIVIER MESSIAEN Un sourire
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Mentre ti lascio, K. 513
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Per questa bella mano, K. 612
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo, K. 584
ANTON BRUCKNER Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major
Belly Dancing at Tuts
Tuts, an Egypt Theme club located at lower east side of Manhattan. I visited it several months ago. Back then, it was just starting and had nothing just the basic Hookah. Now it is completely different, the drink menu is updated, the Hors d’ Oeuvres is tasty. And they now have a hot belly dancer.
October 01, 2006
New York Film Festival
The 44th New York Film Festival, Sept 29 - Oct 15, 2006, at Film Society of Lincoln Center.
They have Robin Holland's photos on display. He photographed a large school of directors and actors, including Wong Kar Wai, few I can identify from either name or picture. Wonderful pictures. But it seems that I am the only person visit the Walter Reade Theater just for the pictures, usually people just walk by the pictures, when they are waiting in line to get in the next movie.
Although I have learned this event before, I wasn't really pay much attention to the specific agenda. Until recently, I developed a special interest in a panorama camera Widelux F8, which Jeff Bridges used for "behind the scene" documentary. I paid a visit to his all messed up website, and find the 2004 poster was from him, and I assumed the wonderful picture was made by his Widelux, as usual.
The first time I got interested in Jeff Bridges' work is when I watched the DVD Seabiscuit. The extra feature in the DVD is Jeff's pictures, amazing pictures. The filmography from the movie itself is very beautiful, but I seems more attracted to the documentary.
花时间 (Flower Time)
Sunny's Florist (212) 473-0172 | 102 2nd Ave, New York NY
The best Florist in the city. (Says who? Francesco)
Cafe Charbon--Epicerie
Clare's revisit to New York after she hopped from one Island (Manhattan) to another (Hong Kong). But she is still working for the Mayor of NYC. We were sitting in a very French bar, with all French posters and some cigar boxes piled up at the corner.
I didn't have much experience on east village, not as much as the west village. The people here are younger, full of dream, and strive for a brightful future lovelily. The typical looking is a guy around 20, with fluffy red hair, walking fast across the street, carrying a suitcase stuck with all kinds of stamps, pictures, and two drum sticks on the other hand.
September 24, 2006
Mitsuwa
Sasa introduced the fine Japanese supermarket/food quart, called Mitsuwa to us. We can find all sorts of authenticated Japanese groceries. The food quart is nice too. The pork combination makes me full and happy. I also find my favorite UME wine which is sweet and tasty.
They run shuttle bus from Time Square.
September 11, 2006
723 Washington
Late Summer BBQ, hosted by Ai and happened at a cool place to be 723 Washington in Meatpacking District, owed by Mr. Bennett, an Entrepreneur, Architect, Musician and Photographer. We were all awed by the big castle and his owner.
Falcon Cruise
Four-hour cruise by Nautical Cruise departures from Free Port at Long Island. Free Port is an interesting place to be. Lots of yachts and seafood restaurants. Cruise is a little bit long, cruising along the south shore of Long Island: Mansion Harbor, Parsonage and Randall Coves, Lido Beach, Point Lookout and Long Beach. The nice thing is we have abundant food snack alcohol and sunshine. I have to amuse myself by non-stop paparazzi.
September 07, 2006
US Open: Sharapova vs Golovin
My very first visit to US Open arena. Excellent Quarter Final Sharapova vs. Colovin. The game is wonderful, considering we have Sharapova. It didn't leave any surprise. Sharapova won out without extra efforts. Both of the players are extremely young, Sharapova is 19 and Colovin 18. Earlier on Sunday, Senior player Agassi kissed a tearful goodbye to the tennis court.
September 04, 2006
Wine Trip
August 27, 2006
BBQ-II at Zhen's
Zhen left her 59th apartment and moving to 45th.
August 26, 2006
SFer's visit to NYC
August 20, 2006
Crazy Stones
August 13, 2006
Stu's Band
It took us more than two hours to the middle of Long Island from the city. But the experience is well worth the long trip. I got to see the old time buddy Frank, Bluewoods, and Jingbin. And we enjoyed the wonderful performance from Stu's new band! It really rocks. The west meadow beach is nice too. Although we didn't test the water, but had a great time with the sunshine pebbles and beach. The music, beer and Frank & Stu's seaview house made Bo feel reluctant to leave.
August 05, 2006
Pan Jia Yuan Flea Market
July 30, 2006
Village Underground
Noam started his own band, General Assembly, in his Village Underground, after selling the Cafe Wha. His love to the musci and his creativity are magic ingredients to his success.
Let's take a peek of what is on the menu:
We thought you might like to know about the fantastic entertainment schedule we have launched this summer at the FBPC and the Village Underground. We take enormous pride in our entertainment at the FBPC and the Village Underground. We feel on any give night you would find it very hard to find anything superior. Come down and check out one of our nights, we promise you won't be disappointed. As always, if you are not completely satisfied just let our manger know and we're pretty sure we can make things right. Best of all, there`s never a cover charge (except Sundays :<).
Downstairs Wednesdays nights: The UnionN
Featuring Elan, Jason Murden, Vince Jackson and many special guests, dance to Classic Rock and R&B, Funk, and Reggae. Also available for private parties, the UnionN can be contacted by emailing UnionN@FBPC.com
Downstairs Thursday Nights: World Music with the General Assembly
Featuring Rosalyn McClore, Ron Long, Eric Adams, Franco Morillo, Patrick DeSantos, Kyle Paas and regular special guests including Jason Murden and Inaya Day. The Assembly plays music from the streets of New York, including Funk, Reggae, Rock, Latino, Brazilian, Country, Jazz and more. A dynamic collection of styles and musicians unique anywhere in the world.
Starting this Week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in our Moroccan lounge we will feature Brazilian Jazz with the Patrick DeSantos Quartet.
Mondays of course is our wildly popular Karaoke night, and Sundays we feature the most famous open-mic night in the world with Ron Grant and Melonie Daniels
This Thursday we will have a special 8:00 performance by Vivian Sessoms and Albright.
For reservations or any questions please don't hesitate to email us.
We're at 130 W 3rd Street right across from the Blue Note. 212-533-4790.
Sincerely,
Noam Dworman
Owner
FBPC
Village Underground
Comedy Cellar
July 23, 2006
Z BBQ
July 19, 2006
VIP Lounge
The beautiful part is that everything is not planned. I happened to know that Ambassador Jesse will be in town when I visited Shanghai. I am excited to meet up with Jesse thousands miles away from New York, since last farewell party.
I called up Wendy, my local insider, for help on local resorts. We ended up at a club called VIP. It is just like the one that I had visited in Atlantic City. I have to refer you to Jesse, our Ambasssdor's more insightful comments of the place, which I not only personal experienced but also concur.
Thanks for Wendy's help to distribute the gifts to other friends that I don't have enough to meet up. And all the best to you all!
July 12, 2006
798
798 Facotry (Dashanzi Art District) located in suburb area of Beijing China. The odd name comes from along with its history of being a millitary factory. (In the old days, those millitary factories were all named with just numbers to hide their real identity, for security and organization purposes.) After over 50 years, those eastern German style big spacious factories buildings shifted their mission "slightly", with more and more artists moving in. Those artists, successful or starving, turned this place into a rising, trendy art zone. Later, bookstores, restaurants, bars blossom. In fact, this area becomes so diverse that some compare it to the East Village in New York City. Yes, we had a village now located far more "east" to the Eeast Village.
More interesting oberservation is that the area still have factories producing actively. The real factory may just be next door to a Studio or Gallery. It is amazing how those people manage to co-exist. The contrast between the two are huge. It is so bold and finally becomes extremely inspiring. The area, the factory itself becomes an art piece.
The same fascinating feeling comes from the MOMA PS1(Public School No.1). It is now an art gallery but used to be the first public school in the States.
It was summer and scotching hot when I visited the factory area. Yet I still saw a considerable number of people walking around the area for those galleries and studios. So I can imagine how crowded it would be when the Dashanzi Art Festival every May.