I am… really, really sick. And by “really sick,” I mean “almost delirious and desperately clutching tissues.” Nevertheless, I am going to Gladstone Gallery tomorrow; indeed, my love of art conquers all. Stay tuned – I’ll have that review up … Continue reading →
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Art for Friday, Saturday, *and* Sunday!
Hey all! My trip to The Center for Book Arts was fantastic; I’ll be posting about that on Saturday. Until then, here are some great upcoming art events; in fact, I’ve listed one for every day of the weekend! Enjoy, … Continue reading →
Stay Tuned… (A trip!)
While I do love Queens (and, of course, art in Queens), I think that I am in desperate, desperate need of change. And by change, I mean… a trip to Manhattan! This weekend, I will be covering Double Vision, an … Continue reading →
Stay Tuned: Ballet Hispanico!
As you may know, yesterday’s poetry reading was cancelled due to snow – yikes! I, for one, hate the winter. It’s just not in my blood. I do, however, enjoy the fact that I get a lot of work done … Continue reading →
Hello again!
Hello all! Welcome back! My break was fantastic – I wrote poems, visited family, and held a blue sea urchin – but I am nevertheless ecstatic, truly ecsatic, to be here. As always, there is plenty of art on campus; … Continue reading →
Reflection: Brazilian Choro Music at Queens College
I love hip-hop; I like pop, alt, and rock; I appreciate classical, and I can, in fact, tolerate country. Ultimately, I’m pretty open-minded, and I’ll listen to just about anything once – anything, that is, except for Justin Bieber. However, … Continue reading →
Looking for an excuse to stop studying? Look no further!
Tired of studying? Need some art in your life? Never fear – there’s plenty do to in Queens this weekend! Oh Bernice! Reading Series: This charming, intimate, and always interesting reading series is currently housed at the Astoria Bookshop. Come … Continue reading →
5 Pointz Is Gone – Is Queens Next?
5 Pointz is gone. White paint, dead art. Gentrification at its finest. 5 Pointz was desecrated as we slept; the words, the colors, and the faces, defiant, were wiped away as we curled into our dreams. We are left with … Continue reading →
Exhibition: The Librarians at the Queens College Art Center
Friday is my library day. I wake up; I come over, I look for a quiet, comfortable spot; I settle down, and I read for hours. Plots unfold, and characters grow; before I know it, I’ve reached the final pages, … Continue reading →
Reflection: The New Salon at Queens College – Carl Phillips Reading
I love writing. Words, for me, are energy; words are oxygen, light, music, touch. Thus, I write obsessively, read obsessively, and edit obsessively; I pour over every syllable, every metaphor, and every clash of letters. Sometimes, I will even read … Continue reading →
