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I walked past the World Trade Financial Center this afternoon. It has a little harbor which is beautiful. I have seen the most spectacular boats there. From Johnny Depp's boat to smaller, elegant, simple, sailing boats. There are also some boats that are so big they practically take over the small harbor. If you read my blog you know I have a thing for boats.
I hang around the port hoping to be invited for a ride. Someday...
I was just walking along the river and noticed there were a couple of things going on. There are always things going on in New York. There was a filming crew setting up near the volleyball court and then there was a band rehearsing closer to the World Trade Financial Center. I asked what film was being filmed and seems that tomorrow Project Runway will be filmed there. Project Runway is a TV show about aspiring clothes' designers.
I then walked back to where the band was rehearsing and found out that the wonderful River to River program had brought the band Ivan & Alyosha to New York from Seattle. River to River is a program that promotes the arts and provides all kinds of free activities to New Yorkers and tourists by the river. It is sponsored by private companies associated with the World Trade Financial Center. There are concerts, ballets, theater, etc., etc. throughout the summer. It's a lot of fun. I decided to stay and listen to Ivan & Alyosha even though the weather in New York has been deplorable. It's been very humid with constant thunderstorms. After having the worst winter ever it's hard to complain but hoping it improves!
The band's name was inspired by a conversation between Ivan and Alyosha in Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov during which they discuss the existence of God.
For your pleasure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40eP9Wsfphg
You may also go to their website for more music (www.ivan&alyosha.com) and download their songs via iTunes.
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| Ivan & Alyosha — New York, June 22, 2011 |
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