Return to the Chillmaster

This is looking to be the Summer of the Chillmaster!  Thanks to Marty After Dark, I had the chance to visit the Chillmaster again where we drank, danced and were merry.

A toast to the Chillmaster!


A few guests...


Dueling cameras!


See more Chillmaster photos on my Flickr page.

And now, see the Chillmaster show his moves:

Direct YouTube link.

Apologies to Shawn, but I feel his dance skills must be shared:

Direct YouTube link.

A great time was had by all and I'm really looking forward to the next party.


Read more about the party at:
Marty After Dark
One More Folded Sunset
Neither More Nor Less
Slum Goddess

Previously:
Chillmaster
 

Last Friday at Mars?

It's been a ritual for me to drop in on Mars after work every Friday. It's the highlight of the week - seeing friends and catching up with people I only know through Mars. The thought of losing them really makes me sad.



At some point, the place stole my heart...



I know that much of what I've written about Mars in the last six months has been glum. The slow death is agonizing and I almost want it to end quickly so I can move on.

After all, "If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine."
-- Morris West



Previously:
Mars art show this Sunday
From Mars, with love
Easter at Mars
While we're on the subject of Mars
Is there life after Mars?
Roy

Coney Island Mermaids

Here are just a few pics from the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island this last weekend...



Do you think she's ordering calamari??


My personal fave...






You can see more photos here.

And a farewell to Ruby's...I really don't know if I'll be back this summer before they (and all the other Coney Island boardwalk businesses) are put out to sea.  This is how I'd like to remember it.



YouTube link.

Reminder: Mars art show this Sunday

Come on out for the end of days...one last hurrah...



This Sunday also happens to be Father's Day, so why not treat Dad to an afternoon he'll never forget?  Art, entertainment, booze and lounging around...what could be better?



It will also be your last chance to patronize Joe's Locksmith, so go ahead and make all those key copies you've been putting off for so long.



Previously:
From Mars, with love
Easter at Mars
While we're on the subject of Mars
Is there life after Mars?
Roy

American beauties

I was out for a walk in Soho the other day when I stumbled upon a stretch of Mercer Street that seemed to have time-traveled back a few decades.  It was lined with a fine collection of American classic cars, no doubt being used in the filming of Men In Black III.  I've never been a big automobile fan, but I have to admit, these beauties made my day.

Chevy Impala


Cadillac


Checker cabs


Chevy Malibu


Ford Galaxy 500


Chevy Corvair


View of the street:


Bonus:  rusted clunkers in front of Gourmet Garage, which I found funny.


See more photos of the MIB cars at my Fickr page.

And, a day of cars wouldn't be complete without a soundtrack:



Direct YouTube link.

Art around the park

I'm a bit late posting these, but here are some photos from Art Around the Park, part of this last weekend's Howl Festival in Tompkins Square.









Mars Bar bathroom revisited:


Sir Shadow:


Ballet With a Twist:




See more photos on my Flickr.