Last night we went to an opening for an exhibition of Thomas Nozkowski (see last -number- of entries. Last night Cathy (Catherine Murphy) and I stayed at the Hampton Inn, on 24th Street. It was reasonably priced and a nice hotel, though the mattress was too hard but not as truly uncomfortably hard as the Savoy Chelsea, which we stayed in after Cathy's show last week. We had breakfast in our room — an egg sandwich from the deli on the corner and coffee and tea from Starbucks. We left the hotel at about 11:00 am and went first to Tom's (Thomas Nozkowski) show so we could see it in a less noisy and crowded manner than the opening last night - which was fun and good to see people not seen for a long time. We went to have lunch at the Sullivan Bakery on 9th and 25th Street. There was a spot right out front. Getting good parking spots always puts me in a better mood. The restaurant was crowded and we probably would have gotten sandwiches to eat in the car. But a woman (Donya Dickenson) called over to Cathy and told her they were going to leave soon, and she should take a seat. So Cathy sat with Donya, her son Everett Adkins and Daughter Diora Adkins while I got change and went back out to put money in the Muni Meter. I ordered our lunch and we chatted with Donya and her two wonderful children. They were sweet and open and talkative and affectionate. The couple at the next table, especially the young woman were swept into our conversation by the children. It was all very relaxed and, in some ways, tender. They all left, and we finished our lunch and then headed out to see other shows. Byron Kim at the James Cohan Gallery. An exhibition of small paintings of the sky with diary notes written on the paintings. Not surprising that I would feel connected to these works. After seeing a few more shows in Chelsea, we headed to the lower East side to see the Biala show and the Jamian Juliana-Villain. At the very end of the day, we had just enough time to stop off at the Peter Freeman Gallery so Cathy could get a quick peek at her show. It turns out that the Adkins/Dickerson family, from the Sullivan Street Bakery had gone to the show and when they came in Everett walked behind the desk and asked Matthew if Catherine Murphy was in the gallery. See the following entry.]]> Dinner at Bottini's, after Thomas Nozkowski's opening at Pace Gallery, NYC. Photograph of the table I was seated at. See the previous entry.]]> Dinner at Bottini's, after Thomas Nozkowski's Opening at Pace Gallery, NYC. Photograph of the table I was seated at. See the following entry.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening at Pace Gallery, NY. See the previous six entries.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening at Pace Gallery, NY. See the previous five entries and the following entry.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening at Pace Gallery, NY. See the previous four entries and the following two entries.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening at Pace Gallery, NY. See the previous three entries and the following three entries.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening at Pace Gallery, NY. See the previous two entries and the following four entries.]]> Thomas Nozkowski opening. Pace Gallery, New York. I just met Barry Goldensohn that night. He knew two friends of mine (that I know of, Barbara Page and Francine Prose). See the previous entry and the following five entries.]]> Cathy (Catherine Murphy) and I went to NYC to go to Tom's opening (Thomas Nozkowski). We got to Manhattan in time to drop our suitcase off at the Hampton Inn on 24th Street before heading to the opening. I just met Barry Goldensohn that night. He knew two friends of mine (that I know of, Barbara Page and Francine Prose). See the following six entries.]]> Billy and Arthur called a day or two before to see if we could meet them for lunch on their way up to Pittsfield. We could, so we did at La Puerta Azul in Millbrook, NY. Arthur is wearing the sweater we gave him for Christmas.]]> Friends at Catherine' Murphy's opening. We met Dorothy, Susanna, Buzzy, and Robert while we were all attending Pratt. See the previous twelve entries.]]> Friends at Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous eleven entries and the following entry.]]> My cousins at Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous ten entries and the following two entries.]]> Friends at Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous nine entries and the following three entries.]]> During the opening, Jayne's husband came over with their baby. See the previous eight entries and the following four entries.]]> Friends at the Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous seven and the following five entries.]]> Friends at Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous six entries and the following six entries.]]> Friends at Catherine Murphy's Opening. See the previous five entries and the following seven entries.]]> Friends at Catherine's Murphy opening. See the previous four entries and the following eight entries.]]> Friends at Catherine Murphy's opening.]]> Aaron brought his two sons to the opening. Aaron is a former student of mine. His 25th reunion is coming up this Summer, so we will probably visit again at that point. See the previous two entries and the following ten entries.]]> After Catherine (Murphy) finished talking to the people connected to the gallery about her work I gathered together that group and took this photograph. See the previous entry and the following eleven entries.]]> We were asked to get to the opening early so that Catherine could give a talk to the people who work at the gallery so that they would have information if asked about the work. We got there around 5:20pm, Betty, Joellen, and Emilie were already at the gallery (see next entry). They drove down from Massachusetts and drove back the same evening after dinner. By the time Catherine finished talking to the group of people who were connected to the gallery, some early arrivals to the opening had joined the group. See the following twelve entries.]]> Cathy (Catherine Murphy) went down to the city on Tuesday, January 9th, to help make decisions about the installation for the show. The four people in the photograph did the physical installation. Peter Freeman and Cathy discussed where the paintings and drawings should go, and I threw in a couple of cents.]]> Billie and Arthur and Catherine (Murphy) and I were planning on spending Christmas in Montreal. We all had hotel reservations at the gault. We had also made a date to spend an afternoon with Phyllis Bronfman Lambert. Billie hadn't Arthur and Billie feeling all that well as a result of a minor stroke about a month ago. He had been recovering sufficiently for us all to think we might be able to go. But his afib up for a few days. Arthurbeen feeling well and Billie and Arthur decided it was too chancy to go to Montreal]]> Catherine and I wholeheartedly agreed. Instead, we went to Williamstown to have Christmas dinner with them. Billie also invited Judy to com as well. (see Judy Linn, December 24,25, 2019 in Visitors) We arrived at Billie and Arthur's around 2:30 pm. I unpacked the car. Judy and I went off to the Clark Museum for a short time (they closed at 5:00 pm). Catherine stayed at Billie and Arthurs to help with dinner. A friend of theirs from Pittsfield also came to dinner. Here is the dinner menu that Arthur prepared: nn-Christmas Eve, 2019-n -Fish DinnernWilliamstownnWith Wine in the spirit of Estiatorio Milos, Montreal (Where we always go for Christmas dinner when we are in Montreal)-nnAntipasti-n-Awsyrtiko,Santorini, Greece, 2018 (wine)-nn-* Smoked Mussels from Mains n* White Anchoviesn * Alex's Sprimp with Horseradish Saucen imported from Allentown, PennsylvaniannEven More Fish Course(s)nMalagousia & Assytikp Blend, Ktima Gerovassilou, Greece,2016nn*Littlenecks steamed in white wine and shallotsn*Steamed Lobstersn*Baccala with Potatoes and onions (Arthur didn't serve this because he thought it didn't turn out well)n*Cathy's Stewed Calamari with Spinachn*Poached Salmon with Caper Dill Remoulade Sauce (Arthur forgot to serve this)n*Butternut Squash Risotto with Leeks & Sage (Arthur didn't serve this)n*Fillet of Halibut with Hawaiian SaucennSaladnMoscato d'Astin*Watercress, Pistachio and Orange BossomnnDessertnMoscato d'Asti, Cascinetto Vientti, 2018, &Lemoncellt nn*Cousin Andrea's Tiramisun*Brownies with Almond Whipped Creamn*Cheesecake]]> We had Christmas dinner with Arthur and Billie last night. (see last entry in Groups). We met for breakfast at the Williams Inn. After which we all went back to Arthur and Biiie's, hung around for a short time, packed up the rest of our stuff in the car and headed home. (see Judy Linn, Visitors, same date)]]> We arranged to meet Gabrielle and Micky for dinner, so we did.]]> Lois Dodd came to give a talk about her work at Vassar. After the talk, I had arranged a catered (Main Course) dinner in the dining room of Alumnae/i House. She gave a really good talk.]]> Peter Charlap exhibited his death row project at the Millbrook Library. He showed paintings. He painted some of the men on death row, as well as show works done by the inmates. After the opening, a group of us went out to dinner.]]> We went to an event thrown by the Archives of American Art at Essex House Hotel on Tuesday evening. It seems that the original image file of this photograph is now lost. There were many other images from before and after this event stored on the same memory card that may also be irretrievable. The mistake occurred while moving the photographs from the camera to the folder for October 25, 2019. I was an IDIOT. I still have two images from that batch because I sent them to people and was able to retrieve them from email. I am PISSED! The day after the Archives event, Catherine (Murphy) and I went to see some art. We got in touch with Jeffery to ask if he could meet up with us. The only opening on his day was at tea time. So we arranged to meet at the Modern. After we had settled down for coffee and tea, Gary walked up behind us. He was in the Modern as well. Then a current student of Gary's, Tao, spotted Gary. So we all had beverages and visited.]]> We have known Mariam since Catherine (Murphy) was a visiting artist at UNC-Greensboro and the Weatherspoon some years ago. Miriam worked on a collaborative project with the poet Julia Johnson, which resulted in a book published by Photo Book Works in Beacon. Exhibited at Reading Room #3, were 12 drawings from a series of 100 that Mariam produced. Julia (who we hadn't met before) wrote poems about associations she saw in the drawings. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is owned and run by Paulette and David Rich (I may have something incorrectly here. I'm going to ask Paulette and David to correct me, if necessary). To the left of Mariam, one can get a glimpse of some of her drawings. And on the wall behind Allan is a partly blocked painting by David Rich. See the previous three entries.]]> We have known Mariam since Catherine (Murphy) was a visiting artist at UNC-Greensboro and the Weatherspoon some years ago. Miriam worked on a collaborative project with the poet Julia Johnson, which resulted in a book published by Photo Book Works in Beacon. Exhibited at Reading Room #3, were 12 drawings from a series of 100 that Mariam produced. Julia (who we hadn't met before) wrote poems about associations she saw in the drawings. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is owned and run by Paulette and David Rich (I may have something incorrectly here. I'm going to ask Paulette and David to correct me, if necessary). To the left of Mariam, one can get a glimpse of some of her drawings. And on the wall behind Allan is a partly blocked painting by David Rich. See the previous two entries and the following entry.]]> We have known Mariam since Catherine (Murphy) was a visiting artist at UNC-Greensboro and the Weatherspoon some years ago. Miriam worked on a collaborative project with the poet Julia Johnson, which resulted in a book published by Photo Book Works in Beacon. Exhibited at Reading Room #3, were 12 drawings from a series of 100 that Mariam produced. Julia (who we hadn't met before) wrote poems about associations she saw in the drawings. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is owned and run by Paulette and David Rich (I may have something incorrectly here. I'm going to ask Paulette and David to correct me, if necessary). To the left of Mariam, one can get a glimpse of some of her drawings. And on the wall behind Allan is a partly blocked painting by David Rich. See the previous entry and the following two entries.]]> We have known Mariam since Catherine (Murphy) was a visiting artist at UNC-Greensboro and the Weatherspoon some years ago. Miriam worked on a collaborative project with the poet Julia Johnson, which resulted in a book published by Photo Book Works in Beacon. Exhibited at Reading Room #3, were 12 drawings from a series of 100 that Mariam produced. Julia (who we hadn't met before) wrote poems about associations she saw in the drawings. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is owned and run by Paulette and David Rich (I may have something incorrectly here. I'm going to ask Paulette and David to correct me, if necessary). To the left of Mariam, one can get a glimpse of some of her drawings. And on the wall behind Allan is a partly blocked painting by David Rich. See the following three entries.]]> Keltie Ferris was invited to Vassar as a Claflin Fund speaker by the Art Department. Last night she gave a talk followed by dinner. This morning she did critiques with individual students. Karly Andreason was her final critique before lunch. Karly brought Kelsie to the retreat, where some of us met for lunch.]]> After Keltie Ferris' talk, we had dinner at La Cabanita. There were about 22 of us. Over the last couple of months, their food has been somewhat uneven. So Elvis and I have had a number of discussions about the food. He has been very patient with me. The food this night was spectacular.]]> Catherine (Murphy) and I went down to the city so Catherine could get a haircut from Olivier and go to her galley, Peter Freeman. We also went around to see some shows. We, as we often do, drove around and took turns going in to see shows. At the David Hume exhibition, I ran into David Cohen, taking his students around to galleries. There might be more information added when I hear back from David.]]> Mark Briscoe asked me if he could take a group photograph of the students in the class wearing nametags so that he would know everyone's name. I used this opportunity to take a group photograph myself. See the previous three entries.]]>