Sunday, Fun Day!

Man oh man, have the last few weeks been busy!

Last weekend I was a seat filler at the Tony Awards, which was AH-MAZING. It was so much fun to dress up and I sat in some really good seats (always in the first 10 rows, most of them aisle seats). Over the course of the evening, I sat in Taylor Schilling’s seat (Orange is the New Black), behind Christian Borle (Something Rotten!), and near Christopher Wheeldon (choreo: An American in Paris); I took a pic for and shook the hand of Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (You Can’t Take it With You); and saw Bernadette Peters in person (a dream come true!). Here are some pics from the evening:

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Screenshot from the live telecast!

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Feeling glamorous!

Then this past Sunday, my fiance and I went to the 10th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island! This is one of my favorite summer events in NYC. Thousands of people flock to Governor’s Island to listen to live 1920s style music by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, dance, eat, and most of all to admire everyone’s 1920s costumes and vintage dresses! This year I did more lounging than dancing, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Modelling my vintage dress with my parasol from last year.

Modelling my vintage dress with the parasol I got last year.

Don’t worry if you missed this event! They’re holding it again on August 15th & 16th! Buy your tickets now as they sell out fast!

Change in Season

Things are finally starting to come together. It’s a new season, both literally and figuratively. As the air cools and the leaves start to change colors, I am applying to jobs, working on a personal website, and enjoying the friendships I have in NYC.

A few weeks ago I took a contemporary dance class for the first time in years. It was AMAZING! Sure, I felt stiff and awkward and generally out of shape, but I left feeling inspired and sore in a good way. Dancing makes me feel more alive. I seriously can’t wait until the next class!!

Then, this past weekend, I got to go to the New York City Ballet and see a program of pieces composed or arranged by Stravinsky and choreographed by Balanchine. A few of the pieces were very odd: Continue reading