manhattan – as we venture

South Street Seaport

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017eating, explore, food, health, manhattan, sightseeing, travel, venture, walkingLeave a Comment

Taking a stroll down to South Street Seaport via Chinatown…..

Below the Brooklyn Bridge the Fulton Market has gotten a face lift with a centered Garden Summer Bar brought to you by Chase Sapphire where guests can drink outdoors in the designated square and enjoy live music performances. Steps away is iPic theaters a super luxury style cinema equipped with plush seating, cocktails and in-theater service. You can’t miss the beautiful facade of the South Seaport Museum replicating the image of Federal Merchants homes of early New York.

What I enjoyed about the area was not only did it have shopping and tons of food trucks on all sides, but there are free benches, ping pong tables and corn hole games for all ages. I am sooo excited that 10 Corso Como is coming to NYC. This shop originated in Milan in 1991 and it is the epitome of eclectic. If you want to make a statement or own a statement piece, check this place out. If you not in the mood for retail therapy can still conquer #SundayFunday at the Fulton Stall Market for all your produce, don’t forget your tote bag.

Top of The Rock

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017explore, manhattan, sightseeing, Top of The Rock, travel, ventureLeave a Comment

While all the the rooftop views in New York have their charm, when my cousins came into town from Atlanta, I thought it would be a perfect choice to take in the sights of midtown Manhattan due to the slightly cloudy day. At the Top of the Rock, I appreciate the glass walls and enough space between each barrier to get some clear shots. Not to mention four different platforms to catch the 360 view of Manhattan. It also helps that you feel arms length away from all the skyscrapers, in most any weather condition. If you go during the week you can buy the tickets very quickly with less than 30 minutes wait time, just enough time to wander around 30 Rock or grab a bite to eat. If you are here on a weekend visit, I would purchase tickets ahead of time. If you happen to be visiting during a clear day definitely think about upgrading to the experience that allows evening entry, to see the famous city lights.

The iconic Bar SixtyFive at the Rainbow room is an excellent choice for apps and drinks for an older or corporate crowd. Entrance to the bar also includes complimentary coat check and separate elevators, BUT the same views.

Late Nights in New York

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017art, lower east side, manhattan, nyc, sightseeing, travel, venture, walkingLeave a Comment

Up Close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

July 9, 2017art, explore, manhattan, nyc, sightseeing, Uncategorized, world tradeLeave a Comment

A fresco is made by mixing water-based pigments with plaster, the color is set when the plaster dries. The Sistine Chapel represents the height of Renaissance art. Michelangelo made the world’s most famous fresco by standing up right with his hand titled, not lying on back as many assumed.

Whether or not you’ve been to the Vatican, this art installation is awe inspiring. Now, for the first time you can see clearly see the human form in the eyes of Michelangelo and his references to the biblical tales.

After doing some more research on Michangelo, I learned that his one of the most prolific and greatest artist of all time because he was so versatile. He received praise relatively early in his career and after sculpting the statue David and Pietà, he then commissioned works for the wealthiest and powerful individuals of his day.

Up Close is on display from June 23rd – July 23rd, go check it out.

Compare the art installments with that of the actual museum here.

Whitney Biennial

June 25, 2017June 22, 2017art, explore, manhattan, nyc, sightseeing, travelLeave a Comment

It doesn’t hurt to visit the Whitney museum with beautiful views of NYC, expansive outdoor installations and a stroll along The High Line. Yet, the real gem is the Biennial exhibit.

I am loving this museum at the moment. I can’t remember when I’ve been to modern art museum and said to myself, I get it. I’m seeing the US from all sides. Yes, there were installations that were painstakingly made, but I had no idea the meaning. There were also political, racial and cultural messaging smacking you in the face. It’s jarring, because its real. Damn it was great to see African American art, artists and topics from Harlem renaissance to a simple cook out. The curators balanced it out, with images of an evangelical baptism in Kansas, industrial presence from Pittsburgh and an abstract of George Washington crossing the Delaware river. All of which deserved thought on where American stands as country in comparison to moments reflected off the walls.

Lastly, I must mention that I was completely engrossed with “Harmony of Difference” by Kamasi Washington. The short had a mesmerizing combination of jazz and human imagery.