Movies: Eyes Wide Open (Einaym Pkuhot)

Photo via Huffington Post ©

A bold movie of love "Eyes Wide Open, " set in a tightly knit Jerusalem orthodox community poses a question often asked, but infrequently examined in strict religious settings, how to manage same sex partnerships.

The movie came to my attention because I have been following A.O. Scott's recommended films at the New York Times. This film was listed this past weekend among his favourites.

Move Your Money Campaign: New Mexico

It appears that more than single depositors are moving their money from large banks with this 60-0 vote in New Mexico to move much of its state funds to credit unions and community banks.



If you don't know about the campaign, started at Huffington Post, check this link.

Irving Penn at the National Portrait Gallery

Irving Penn ©
After Dinner Games, New York 1947

The National Portrait Gallery (London) will have on exhibit from 8 February - 6 June 2010 more than 100 portrait photographs by Irving Penn.

About Irving Penn, recently deceased here and here.

Groundhog Day

Six more weeks of Winter? Perhaps not!

My own neighbour, Cleo's Groundhog, did not appear today but the snow did.

Behind Rockwell's Lens

A fresh look at Norman Rockwell on NPR.

The Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA will exhibit Rockwell Behind the Lens through May 31, 2010.

Colour of the Pantone Year: Turquoise

The word spread in December, but I only caught up today that Pantone has selected turquoise as the colour of the year for 2010.

Haiti Fundraiser for Doctors without Borders

The musicians were magical.

Even on a wintry night with temperatures of 0ºF- 3ºF, we had a packed house.

An amazing number of artists donated their work.

My own two photographs sold to an enthusiastic buyer.

The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance gave us the go-ahead to re-open the following day, and leave any unsold artwork up in their Loft until Friday, 5 February.

We'll count the coins, dollars and cheques then.

A successful event and now time for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.



NB - The Haitian Prime Minister responds to aid and Haiti's future here on 1 February.

Museum Cafes

Lovely and delicious dining after splendid viewing of art work is becoming the fashion.

My last visit to the Ruben Museum proved satisfying gastronomically and visually. Their soup is superb; their menu small but appetizing and reasonably priced.

My fine dining evening at a North Carolina museum was better than a 4 Star restaurant at $25.00 for 3-courses including wine.

Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York

Chester Higgins, Jr. courtesy New York Times ©

I was disappointed that the Museum of Arts & Design's cafe was not opened when I visited at holiday time, but it appears it is up and running now.

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