New York City Vacation 2007

Wordless Wednesday

May 1, 2007

Here’s another shot of the Temple of Dendur which is part of the exhibit of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City: As I stood in the Museum looking at the temple, I was intrigued by the juxtaposition of the Temple, built in 15 B.C.E., and the backdrop: The Manhattan skyline […]

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Photo Hunt: Rare

April 27, 2007

This Week’s Theme: Rare The Waldorf Astoria Clock was executed by the Goldsmith Company of London for exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was purchased by the Waldorf Astoria and was the focal point outside the Rose Room of the original hotel at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. This clock weighs approximately […]

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Wordless Wednesday

April 24, 2007

The lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City.Here’s another shot so that you can see the chandelier in “context”:My favorite comment of the day came from autofocused:“I’m not cleaning that.“Thanks for making me snort lemonade up my nosewhen I read that, Chris!(That’s what my mother would have said, too,only she would have put […]

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Brushes — and Near Brushes — with Greatness

April 19, 2007

David Letterman used to do a regular bit on his old NBC show called “Brushes with Greatness” during which members of the audience would stand up and tell their story about seeing or meeting a famous person. Usually the stories were funny because the audience member didn’t actually meet or interact with the person at […]

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Wordless Wednesday

April 17, 2007

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Photo Hunt: Hobby

April 14, 2007

This week’s theme: Hobby The last rehearsal! On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 110 musicians crammed into one of the ballrooms at the Sheraton Manhattan for one last rehearsal — one hour only! — prior to performing at Carnegie Hall the following evening. For most of the people in this picture, music is a hobby — […]

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Wordless Wednesday

April 11, 2007

I snapped this out in the plaza at Rockefeller Center. That’s Matt Lauer looking toward the camera. The gentleman in profile is Curtis Stone, the Take Home Chef, and that’s Meredith Viera in the beige suit with her back to the camera. wordless wednesday Thanks for reading “Colloquium”! Topics: Wordless Wednesday

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Photo Hunt: Clean

April 6, 2007

This Week’s Theme: Clean This is a photo of Sanford Levine, MBD* of the Carnegie Deli, situated at 854 Seventh Ave. (at 55th Street), New York City, telling a guest that if he cleans his plate, the next sandwich is on the house. Note the poor kid has his hand over his mouth and is […]

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Thirteen More of the Sights I Saw in Manhattan

April 4, 2007

1. The Empire State Building seen from the Top of the Rock (70th Floor Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center) 2. The skyline looking back from Fort Clinton 3. Lady Liberty 4. Ellis Island 5. Morgan Stanley Building in Times Square 6. Times Square (Friday night at about midnight) 7. The rink at Rockefeller Center 8. […]

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Wordless Wednesday

April 4, 2007

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I’m home!

March 31, 2007

Backstage at Carnegie Hall before the March 28, 2007 performance.There are no words adequate to describe what a thrill it was to perform there. Here are a couple of photos of the marquee in front of the hall: Yes, we had a fabulous time.Lots of fine dining, three wonderful Broadway shows, sightseeing galore, and walking, walking, […]

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Photo Hunt: Water

March 31, 2007

This Week’s Theme: Water This past Monday, March 26, 2007, I snapped this photo from the boat on the way out to Ellis Island. Thanks for reading “Colloquium”! Topics: Photo Hunt

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Photo Hunt: Empty … and I’m up, up and away!

March 23, 2007

This week’s theme: Empty Yes, music lovers, that is an empty suitcase. And my mission this evening is to fill it with all the things I need to take to New York City. The washer and dryer are humming away (washing the kids’ clothes for next week, as well as some of my own) and […]

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Another Local Headline: March 22, 2007

March 22, 2007

S.J. band headed to Carnegie Hall Ian HillRecord Staff Writer STOCKTON — A local concert band featuring 110 teen and adult musicians is preparing to play New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The Delta Winds is one of two showcase bands performing Wednesday at the hall as part of the New York Wind Band Festival. Local […]

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Local Headline: March 21, 2007

March 21, 2007

Whitney Ramirez/News-Sentinel) Lodi Community Band prepped for N.Y. gig at renowned Carnegie Hall By Lauren Nelson News-Sentinel Staff Writer Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Members of the Lodi Community Band will travel to New York City for a rare opportunity to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall next week. Dubbed the “Delta Winds,” the band is a 110-piece […]

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Blog Your Blessings Sunday: Carnegie Hall, Here We Come!

February 25, 2007

Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.* 1 Corinthians 10:31 This week, I am thankful for an opportunity that I have been given: On March 25, 2007, just over one month from today, the Delta Winds (a conglomeration of members of the Stockton Concert Band, Lodi […]

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Sunday Scribblings #40: Destination

December 31, 2006

December 31, 2006Prompt #40: Destination Two-word answer: CARNEGIE HALL! Yeah, it was just too easy. I am performing with The Delta Winds on March 28, 2007, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. We had our first rehearsal last week and received our music. Yes, I am one of those playing first flute, as well as in […]

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