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If you live in or frequent downtown New York, and I say “Joe Mangrum,” you might or might not know who I’m talking about.
But if I say, “He’s the guy who does those amazing sand mandalas in Union Square Park” – you’ll know who I mean.
Here’s a few of pics of him in action.
Let’s hear you say that 3 times fast!
downtown manhattan
Coney Island has a intoxicating scent all it’s own; grilled hot dogs, 40 kinds of suntan lotion, and a dash of ocean spray.
For the past few years I feared one of my favorite New York spots would be sanitized and plasticized into a standardized amusement park. Fortunately while there are new additions; dear Coney still looks quite like herself..
This group of strollers dressed in 1920′s gear turned heads on the boardwalk.
Treasure hunter among the surf seekers.
Coney Island History Project Homepage
See you on the boardwalk.
I must thank my friend Will asap. He told me about The High Line. A park created out of an elevated railway? Down Gansevoort Street? I just had to go.
My photostroll began in Central Park, and I didn’t make it down to the Meat Market District till nearly seven. Before I made my ascent I caught a few ground shots.
The High Line
These photos were taken just before dusk. I will be returning for some light o’ day ones shortly.
So I’m strolling through Times Square and happen upon a crowd of people waving madly at what looked like a sign. It’s the one right above Forever.
And of course I have to stop to figure out what makes this sign so especially cool. It took about a minute to realize it was a screen. The zaftig figure in khaki & orange holding the camera is me.
This past Monday I had frightfully good time exploring the Lower East Side with Dr. Phil. I’m right in the middle of reading his book ‘Ghosts of Manhattan.’ Stay tuned for a review.
Here’s a few photos I took during the tour.
welcome to Herald Square my dear
If I have to say, “ring that bell one more time…”
a public – but very nice – restroom complete with window box
random piano player in Times Square (2:00 am)
Sidewalk Catwalk
I call these “The Triffids”
Last year during Halloween I discovered Haunted House at the Vortex Theatre. And I have been looking forward to Ocober 2010 ever since.
So imagine my excitement when an invite to A Midsummer Nightmare 2010 appeared in my in-box. And of course, it was no typical invite: no location, no time, nothing. All I needed to know was I was invited, and further info would be coming. So I waited and wondered, and relived last year’s walk-thru. At NYC Haunted House each participant must walk thru alone. Can I tell you how much I love not having to dodge screaming teenagers? When a group of them gets going a middle-aged thrill seeker like myself feels like she’s in a mosh pit.
After a series of messages the date, time and place were revealed to me. Actually the place place was not revealed to me in the e-mails – just where my journey would begin.
The original plan was to arrive early, have a cool drink because it was hot as blazes out, and then stroll leisurely to the appointed place. At the cafe I discovered my glasses were not in my bag – 600 bucks and practically new. Cut to me racing toward the coffeebar I was at earlier – not there. A call to the restaurant where I had lunch – nothing. Finally I called home. They were on the table. Insert huge sigh of relief. Check the time – 11 minutes to get there!
As I hurried back I thought to myself, “Just like in the movies. There’s always some situation beforehand; usually a flat tire, but I don’t drive so…”
I arrived on time.
The experience lasted 35 minutes, and I want to do it again.
One minute I was sure I was dead – the next I was in the light.
And totally connected to my inner freak.
No talking. No questions. Just obey the commands.
You might or might not see them as they come at you in the darkness.
But you’ll definitely hear them.
And feel them – they are going to touch you – a lot.
Whatever you do – don’t scream.
Because if you scream…
I came upon Catwalk Sidewalk at 2am Sunday morning. Thirty-two designers have dressed mannequins in weather-proof outfits as part of a public art project here in NYC. Aren’t they awesome?
As you can see NYCers are really gettin’ into it.
You’ll find the mannequins between Times Square & Herald Square.
Designers include Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Kenneth Cole & Isaac Mizrahi.
The exhibit runs until September 3rd.
Ciao fashionistas!
