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.]]> 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 two entries and the following entry.]]> 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 entry and the following two entries.]]> 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 following three entries.]]> After the interview, there was dinner at the Alumni House. Before dinner drinks were served in the garden, where this photograph was taken. See the previous six entries.]]> After the interview, there was dinner at the Alumni House. Before dinner drinks were served in the garden, where this photograph was taken. See the previous five entries and the following entry.]]> After the interview, there was dinner at the Alumni House. Before dinner drinks were served in the garden, where this photograph was taken. See the previous four entries and the following two entries.]]> After the interview, there was dinner at the Alumni House. Before dinner drinks were served in the garden, where this photograph was taken. See the previous three entries and the following three entries]]> After the interview, there was dinner at the Alumni House. Before dinner drinks were served in the garden, where this photograph was taken. See the previous two entries and the following four entries]]> Phyllis Bronfman Lambert was being honored over a few days in a couple of ways by the Alumni Association and the Administration of Vassar College. Following the reception in the Art Library, there was an interview with PBL and Benjamin Prosky. See the previous entry and the following five entries.]]> At the reception in the Vassar College Art Library preceding the interview of Phyllis Bronfman Lambert by the Alumni Association and the Administration of Vassar College. See the following six entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous nine entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous eight entries and the following entry.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous seven entries and the following two entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous six entries and the following three entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous five entries and the following four entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous four entries and the following five entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous three entries and the following six entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous two entries and the following seven entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the previous entry and the following eight entries.]]> Marta and Daniel (mostly Marta) had a party to celebrate the marriage of their son Amos to John. I think they got married a couple of months ago and there were other celebrations. The party was at Daniel's late parent's house in Mamaroneck, NY. See the following nine entries.]]> Peter and Shawn invited us to dinner. Shawn met Tim when she did the legal work for his house closing in Millerton (he has since sold that house). Peter has known Chrisso since he was a small boy. His father was a member of a Bugatti club, as is Chrisso. Melanie is Chrisso's partner.]]> Picking up the car at Al's.]]> Carole and Helen invited us over for a Bastille Day Dinner. Our dinner was less violent than Bastille Day in Paris.]]> Carol and Helen had a Bastille Day dinner.]]> Helen and Carol had a Bastille Day dinner party.]]> This event at ‘T’ Space was in honor of Astra Zarina, an early teacher of Steven Holl. It was the first event in the new architectural library at ‘T’ Space 2. Poetry reading by Elaine Equi and Music by David Behrman. David Behrman is a friend of Suzanne and Gary. See the previous two entries.]]>