It was a grand day for a parade and this year got out there early....so did all the creatives.
The Bonnet Parade NYC. Starting as a spontaneous event in the 1870s, the New York parade became increasingly popular into the mid-20th century—in 1947, it was estimated to draw over a million people. Although the numbers have declined over the years, the enthusiasm and creativity has flourished. Read more about the history here, The Museum of the City of NY, https://www.mcny.org/story/easter-parade . I hope you view till the end, there is a gentleman I met last year who did a 6 O'Clock kick and I see him again this year and DEMANDED he reprise his kick and he obliged.
Had to make a quick run into the city for some fabric for a dress I'm making. I have a short window to get it done. Back in the day there was nothing open in the Garment District on Saturdays. During the week the streets were filled with carts of garments trucks and fashion business happenings. You couldn't buy anything unless you were a business with a tax id. By the time I began to shop for fabrics/notions it had lightened up and more retail fabric and notion stores opened up. As an independent designer you could buy for companies that required lower minimums and some no minimums at all. Your little 3-10 cuts are considered sample runs. My sewing...
Spent the day with my First Cousins at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit was the Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz incredible Art Collection.
Brooklyn Museum Giants Feb 10th - July 7, 2024
Our conversations reminded us how we stand on the shoulders of Giants.
Keith is a big fan of Motorcycles so when he saw this he had to have a photo. Even said he had a cycle kind of like the red one.
I was honored and grateful to participate in the Queens Public Library Black History Month Events. There were 4 Fashion Doll Workshops, where participates used their own fashion/art/craft creativity. Below are 3 videos form a few of the classes.
Queens Village
This library had a smaller participation, but the few that came were filled with creativity. One lady had no craft knowledge, but was really eager to learn. She really needed no instruction.
East Flushing Branch
Rosedale Branch
Fresh Meadows
Costumes I designed for the Dance Company ZCo Dance Project, https://www.zcodanceproject.com/
“Memory Variations” Description: Memory Variations choreographed by Chris Heller. This piece explores the resonance of memories tied to beautiful objects, each holding significance in our journey through moments both joyous and challenging. Through dance, ZCO DANCE PROJECT breathes life into these cherished remnants of our experiences, infusing them with meaning and expression, transcending their physicality to illuminate the essence of our shared memories
Choreographer: Chris Heller https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/prof...
Dancers: Zazel-Chavah O’Garra, Wendy Ann Powell, Rush Johnson, Amelia Munson, Colleen Roche, Abigail Diaz, Workabeba Yigsaw
Music: "Andromeda & the Milky Way" by Meshell Ndegéocello
"Istanbul" by Ben Harper
"Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky
