My Life This Week...

Current mood: chipper

Warhol is everywhere. Last week Tony and I went to see Factory Girl. Sienna Miller was great and all, but this movie IN NO WAY can compare to the gratification of reading about the actual people involved. Not to mention how fabulous they looked in real life...Gerard...etc.

And then I get a bulletin from Cynthia about the newest show at her gallery in NYC - a Warhol tribute marking the anniversary of his death, with readings/art by folks who were *there* like Taylor Mead, etc.

"In the twenty-year anniversary of Warhol's death, The Carrozzini von Buhler Gallery presents Andy Warhol: In His Wake, a group exhibition of works by four well-known celebrity artists from Warhol's Factory: Ultra Violet, Taylor Meade, Billy Name, and Ivy Nicholson. Also featured will be Anton Perich, William John Kennedy, and Steve Joester, three artists who documented Warhol, as well as seven artists who have been influenced by him including: Cynthia von Buhler, Amy Cohen Banker, Pamela Martin, William Tisdale, Molly Weingart, and Gary Azon. Andy Warhol: In His Wake will feature paintings, sculptures, projections, and photography by exhibiting artists."

Unfortunately I can't make the reception...but I hope to catch the show before it closes (3/14).

A highlight of the week was a lovely concert I attended Friday night at the Isabella Gardner Museum. It was a programme of Conlon Nancarrow (American, 1912-1997), mainly, though there was one piece by Ciconia. That piece was put on the program to point out the similarity in ratios used between the 2 composers, etc. The Tapestry Room, in which the concert was held was so wonderful. I felt right at home, as it reminded me of the vibe of Castle von Buhler the Former. Red tapestries, Moorish arches, medieval paintings, low gentle light, dark wood panels. Working for the Countess was a very important experience in my life...

Anyway, it was a treat to hear unamplified music. It's been awhile...not so much my province as of late.

Another pleasant treat was the bouquet I received on Wednesday. Twelve blood red velvet roses, in a black vase, adorned with feathery plumage. Most exotic, and evocative of a bleeding heart...replete with a most romantic note...

I've got an appearance this week ~ sitting in on vox with Garvy J at Ralph's in Worcester. Mmm. Diner food!! Anyway, I love this band. Check 'em out at http://myspace.com/garvyj.

I realize I am forever obsessed with Epicurean interests, and some of you may find it laughable, but it makes me happy. Yesterday, I happened upon a lovely little wine tasting in Marty's...I tried 2 reds from the Calabria region in Italy. Very nice.

Busy week ahead. Rehearsals, preparing for the next batch of recording with Martin, show, session with Danny Gold for Alice's film, possibly the Rev. Glasseye finale show, then to NYC to record.

Looking forward to going to Rome next month. Finished the Da Vinci book. Now on to Musashi!

Currently listening : Riot City Blues By Primal Scream Release date: By 22 August, 2006