MELISSALAND

http://www.bbc.co.uk/poetryseason/

(Title of post comes from Survival series by Jenny Holzer)

Play Night Watchman by Francis and the Lights mp3

I miss so many things.

This photo was taken at the beginning of our trip on Sunday - At this point in the game (10am), I had managed to a.) lose my keys and b.) miss 1 train. Probably a sign of things to come….

I am, admittedly, a not-so-wonderful traveling companion. In all likelihood, my friend Bill will never be traveling with me again. During our trip to Jones Beach I managed to make us miss a total of 4 trains.

My time management skills need some serious work.

I just like meandering too much….no time constraints, no deadlines, no expectations. Especially on trips to the city or long car rides - not knowing what is around the corner, and that at any point you can change your mind, change direction, stay longer, leave earlier….

During the concert Sunday evening, “I Do Not Want This” played….and well, those lyrics have been stuck in my head ever since

I want to know everything
I want to be everywhere

I DID manage to sneak away, if only for a day (ok, two) - Went with my friend Bill to see NIN and Jane’s Addiction play Jones Beach. Incredible concert. Word to the wise: BRING A WINTER JACKET when you see a show at that place. I froze my ass off….

That said, it was still a great event. Worth every penny and shiver.

(photos by Bill. my camera sucks, I need a better one)

I’ve been a little absent with posts lately - just been rather busy with work these past few weeks. Two openings in the last two weeks and another event this Friday. Here are some photos from the last two receptions

Greg Lock’s 3D show which opened May 29th

Photographers David Franck and Chad Weckler

Greg and Sarah’s boys

Photographer Giovanni DiMola and me

See more photos from the opening here

Read more about the exhibit

Next, was the opening which was held this past Saturday June 6th for David Halliday

(I think he’s smitten)

I love this photo of Carline Murphy and her daughter

The man himself, David Halliday along with a friend (sorry, can’t recall her name!)

See more photos from the reception here

Read more about the exhibit

So yes, that explains my silence (and exhaustion). Not that I am complaining - its been lots of work, but I am having a blast with the gallery. Lots of fun events planned for the summer - films, CD release parties, an incredible line-up of artists. I couldn’t ask for a better job. Really.

….more info here!

Nyle “Let The Beat Build” from Nyle on Vimeo.

Pretty damn hot.

I’m so addicted to stuff like this. A euphony of words, beats, violins, cellos, drums, banjo, guitar, horns, piano - so much goodness + creativity.

Would love to see him play here in Hudson…..hmmmm……

(learn more about Nyle here: www.nyleraps.com)

Everything should be this bright. Its energy should be injected into our drinking water.

Tomorrow, conquer the world.

(video: www.myspace.com/damntheband)

Lykke Li - Little Bit

I just spent the last 12 hours staring at a computer screen laying out the 65 page book for our next exhibit (actually, I’ve been laying it out since Friday, but today was nothing but the book)

(click here to see the full layout)

So basically, I am exhausted, fried and hungry. I even missed my own birthday dinner at my mother’s house tonight because I had to cancel in order to get this book finished in time. There is a wonderful cake sitting up in Albany waiting for me to eat it. (and I miss my sister!)

But, it got better, because I came home at 10:00, went to lay down on the bed and was greeted by the largest hunk of cat shit I have ever seen smack down in the middle of my comforter.

Sigh. I’m going to go to bed now (in a clean bed)….and will wish for a more pleasant tomorrow.