MAN AT WORK: CESAR GALICIA Art Exhibit

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

April 4th was the date when César Galicia had his oil paintings exhibit at the Forum Gallery.

HARRY KING & NANCY C. DONAHUE Annual Fashion Reunion 2013

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Hair wizard Harry King and model Nancy C. Donahue, the party hosts

For the second time in as many years, I was overjoyed to attend the annual Models Reunion Party to which Harry and Nancy invited me. It was just a lot of dear old friends from the Fashion Industry getting together at Parlor on May 21st, just to have a good time.

This is a photo album of the event.

A BODY BIOGRAPHY: MATUSCHKA Photo Exhibit

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On May 18th, Pulitzer Prize nominated Photographer Matuschka returned to the Berkshires for a 40 year retrospective at Sohn Fine Art Gallery as part of Sohn Fine Art's Master Artist Series (MAS) program, which will be on view from April 26th - July 1st, 2013.

GREENWICH STYLE: INSPIRED FAMILY HOMES by Cindy Rinfret - book signing

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The Decor book Greenwich Style: Inspired Family Homes, published by Rizzoli Books, was the reason for a book signing that took place on May 16 at the showroom of Christopher Peacock under the auspices of NYC&G magazine.

Written by Cindy Rinfret, Greenwich Style gives a glimpse into homes that are elegant yet designed for the comforts of family life. Greenwich, Connecticut, is one of the most desirable communities in the United States, with houses that epitomize the suburban tradition. These homes inspire decorators and homeowners nationwide.

SPRING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: Executive Chef Chris Coleman's Feast

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May 10, Petaluma Restaurant — Influenced by Top Chef Ross Siragusa and chef Cecilio Matos, Executive Chef Chris Coleman served a dazzling array of Spring Mediterranean dishes for a party of Journalists, an International Designer, a Director and a Supermodel as part of a warm up in preparation for his new television show and book in development.

THE PROMISE OF LIGHT: RICO GATSON Art Exhibit

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Rico surrounded by his art.

On April 6th, Ronald Feldman Fine Arts presented new work by Rico Gatson. The Promise of Light is partly inspired by the book, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, which chronicles the black migration out of the American South spanning World War I through the early 1970’s. Gatson’s family undertook this journey, moving from Georgia to California in the late 60’s for the promise of a new beginning. The “promise” is a reference to the intrinsic optimism of the distinctive California light, while alternately referencing the universal struggle inherent in striving toward idealized promise.

NEUE WELT by Wolfgang Tillmans - book signing

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Over at Taschen Books on April 29th, Wolfgang Tillmans was present to sign his latest publication of both his book Neue Welt and its accompanying Limited Art Edition portfolio that can be purchased separately. Other of his previously published photo books were also at hand for signing.

HEIRLOOM MODERN by Hollister and Porter Hovey - Book Signing Super Bash

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Written by Hollister Hovey, Photographed by Porter Hovey

On April 11th at Anthropologie, the Hovey sisters, Hollister and Porter, had the book signing of their newly Rizzoli published book Heirloom Modern in an event that for all intents and purposes had the feel—and crowds—of a street fair.

Hollister and Porter Hovey

PULP FICTION: JOHN DE LA O Art Exhibit

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Relatively newcomer to SoHo, Artspace Gallery at the Sohotel was the place on March 28th when John de la O had the very enjoyable exhibit of his paintings.

BERT STERN: ORIGINAL MAD MAN Photo Exhibit and Documentary Celebration

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On April 4th at the Staley Wise Gallery in SoHo, a celebration took place to promote the documentary Bert Stern: Original Mad Man by Shannah Laumeister, honoring Bert Stern, a former art director who turned photographer because he couldn't get the images he wanted for his ads. This decision not only made him one of the most highly regarded photographers in the history of commercial photography, but allowed him the unforgettable distinction of being the last photographer to shoot Marilyn Monroe before her tragic demise.

Documentary Director/Producer Shannah Laumeister and her hubby Bert Stern

SAKE AND THE CITY - Japanese Rice Wine Tasting Celebration

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On February 12 at the Astor Center, In order to increase awareness of Japanese Sake in the US, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) hosted "Sake and the City," a sake tasting event featuring select sake producers from Japan. This event offered American trade and press an opportunity to discover various sake producers and develop their knowledge of the Japanese beverage.

ON LOCATION: JAMES RYECK Art Exhibit

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“On Location” opened March 29th, at the Lyons Wier Gallery showing the work of artist James Rieck.

The paintings in “On Location” are digitally composited figures in grand landscapes. The figures are clearly models poached from advertisements and the landscapes are classic displays of manufactured nature; but combined, they are on location! The clothing models have been transported to the exotic lands, but they are not actually there. These people were not in these places; they were not interacting with the nature. This revelation brings home an almost universal feeling of displacement, and yet no matter how disquieting, there is a peaceful feeling of serenity, as if that’s exactly how the narratives and compositions should be.

RICHARD HICKAM Art Exhibit

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Richard Hickam with wife Suzin, founder of Suzin L. Chocolatier

On April 3, Allan Stone Gallery presented Richard Hickam: Four Decades, his thirteenth solo exhibition with the gallery that included a group of new works.

Allison Stone Stabile, President of Allan Stone Gallery and Richard, who is due for a refill

ELLIOT HUNDLEY New Works

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On March 29th along west 25th street, one of several "Gallery Rows" in the outer reaches of Chelsea, I attended the art opening of Elliott Hundley's latest art pieces, which were being exhibited at the  Andrea Rosen Gallery

ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION Benefit Concert for Hurricane Sandy Victims

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Ara Gregorian Resnick, violin; Tom Sauer, piano;
Alicia Gregorian Sawyers, cello; Ani Gregorian, violin

The Gregorian Family, comprised of Ani Gregorian Resnick, Ara Gregorian, Alicia Gregorian Sawyers and Tom Sauer, performed in two private benefit concerts at the Sohotel Artspace Gallery to support the Robin Hood Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, which provides much needed support to those still affected by Super Storm Sandy.

The concerts were held at 4:00 and 8:00 on March 16. The 4:00 concert, which was the one I attended, was the more family friendly concert, with children ages 5 and up making up a large part of the audience, most of them Ani's music students.

HOW TO ACT LIKE A KID by Henry Hodges - book signing

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On March 26 at the Drama Book Shop I had, thanks to events photographer Theresa Keil, a mutual friend of Henry Hodges and I, the wonderful treat of attending the book signing of How to Act Like a Kid: Backstage Secrets of a Young Performer, which also included a staged session of Henry elaborating on the experiences written in his book. The interviewer for the occasion was Tim Federle, who like Henry, started as a performer, but excels as a comedic writer...the frothy kind.

Published by Disney Editions, How to Act Like a Kid: Backstage Secrets of a Young Performer was written by Henry and Margaret Engel with the intent of being a guide to stage and screen from a young veteran of Broadway, and therefore aimed to teens from 14–18 years of age. Young aspiring performers will be able to read about, learn from, and be inspired by an extraordinary young actor through his own words. 

VINA CROATIA Wine Tasting

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At the Astor Center on January 7, Vina Croatia, had its second annual presentation to members of the wine trade and press of over 100 Croatian wines available for tasting, some of which have never been sold in the US, .

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JIM DINE Art Exhibit

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February 21st in Chelsea was sort of a precursor to the Art Week that followed on March 8th with the opening of the Fountain Art fair at the Armory on Lexington Avenue. Countless galleries, mostly located in the stretch of one block—25th Street between 11th Avenue and West Street—had their art opening at the same time. Possessing only one single body, I only managed to attend a few. PACE Gallery was the first I attended, exhibiting at the time the paintings of Jim Dine.

JOHN BAILLY & BILL ARMSTRONG Double Art Show

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John Bailly

As stated in both the GRINDHOUSE and Jim Dine articles (Click on the names to go to the articles), February 21st in Chelsea was an Art Lover's Paradise. In an area of about four blocks between 11th Avenue and West Street, quite a few galleries had their art opening at the same time. CLAMPART Gallery was my second stop. It was having a double exhibit of the works of artist John Bailly titled Place of Mind and the photography of Bill Armstrong, going by the name of Film Noir.

Bill Armstrong

GRINDHOUSE: JOHNNY ROMEO Art Exhibit

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The Third gallery I visited February 21st in Chelsea after Clampart and PACE (Click on the names to go to their article) was porter/contemporary Gallery, showcasing GRINDHOUSE, a most enjoyable exhibit of the art of Australian Johnny Romeo

THE DIARY OF A NOSE by Jean-Claude Ellena - Book Signing

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February 22nd was the date when Jean-Claude Ellena, the "parfumeur exclusif" of the house of Hermès, had his book signing of The Diary of a Nose at Rizzoli New York .

The Diary of a Nose is a collection of Ellena’s meditations on the world of scents, and what stirs his creation of some of the world’s most desired fragrances. Inspiration can come from anywhere—a market stall, a landscape, or even the movement of calligraphy. Though each smell has its own distinct character, a gifted perfumer creates olfactory experiences that are intensely personal and unique, that blossom on the body and leave a trace of us lingering after we have left a room. Seductive, delicate, and elegant as any of Ellena’s creations, The Diary of a Nose seeks to capture the most elusive facets of this rarefied and mysterious art.

GRUPO MATARROMERA: A Taste of Spain

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Carlos Moro, President and CEO of Grupo Matarromera
gleefully displays a bottle of Prestigio, his premier red wine

On March 13,  Grupo Matarromera had a wine tasting at the Gabarrón Foundation.

Group Matarromera is the only group present in the four Destinations of Origin surrounded by the Duero River: Ribera del Duero, Cigales, Toro and Rueda.

WINES of PORTUGAL Wine Tasting

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Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer

On March 5, 2013, I had the privilege of tasting wines presented by more than 35 producers from Portugal who are seeking importers and/or distributors in the U.S.

The event was arranged by Full Circle Wine Solutions, a wine and spirits education firm that grows brand loyalty and client profits through tailored wine programs and effective hospitality training. Their invitation provided a great opportunity to learn more about the exciting wines coming from this unique Iberian nation. The list of participating producers is included below.