Pop-Up Piano

Seth and I headed up to Grand Army for lunch at the monthly Food Truck Rally (more on that later), and while we were waiting to meet up with Bric, we took a seat on some steps outside one of the pillared shelters. Inside sat a woman playing piano. We sat and listened to here. I was impressed by the set up - but not surprised. I've seen people playing pianos that were transported way below ground on the subway platforms. 

 Then she got up and walked away. It took me a moment to realize the piano was not her piano, but instead a piano for anyone to play.

 

So, Seth sat down and played for a moment. 

Pop-Up Pianos have placed 88 pianos throughout the city. They will be out until July 2nd and after that date, donated to different organizations. The purpose, according to the website, is provide all people with access to the arts. Such a cool cause! And the piano in Grand Army is beautiful! As soon as we move into a house, I want to get a used piano and collage it the same way this one was! 

I love this photo of Seth playing. I want so badly to get a piano, so he can play for me everyday!

Mermaids on Parade

Yesterday was the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, and our second year to attend. I have been looking forward to it since last year's parade ended ;) We arrived right as the parade was starting. The weather was perfect and the costumes were amazing.

Peace

 The band came marching by. 

 Most of them displayed signs of protest against the condos planned to be built in Coney Island. (For more information check out Save Coney Island.)

 They head straight for the water. 

We were talking about how we should actually participate in the parade next year. My costume would probably not be as extreme as some of the others :)

The Writing's on the Truck

Sand Artist

With the nice weather, I am spotting artist Joe Mangrum more often. On Sunday, I was not surprised to find him creating in Union Square.

Andy

This is a fairly recent addition to Union Square. It's an Andy Warhol statue. What an interesting man... I've recently watched some documentaries about him. He also gets some mention in the book I am reading right now called Just Kids by Patti Smith (which is also quite interesting).

Street Art

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Updated Photo Blog

(Manhattan Bridge last night... Love it in black and white.)

It's been a while since I've updated my photo blog. I have spent a little time this morning adding photos from the past year (yes, that's how long I've been slacking).

Head over to be a photograph to check it out!

Spring on Park Avenue

Instead of heading uptown today, I spent the day near Central Park.
Park Avenue was absolutely wonderful with it's pink blooms and tulips!
Standing in Central Park at the start of the day is a fantastic way to
start a Friday.

Ready for a warm weekend!!!

Ice Skating on the Sidewalks

Going to work this morning was miserable! The city was covered with ICE. Of course, since I'm up soooo early, no sidewalks had been cleared. I literally skated to work hoping not to fall and that no trees would fall on me! Another day of small turn-out at work... Kind of wish I could have stayed home too!

At least all the ice was melted by the time I was on my way home from work... Walking was a little bit easier.