Good morning, dear.
Nice and warm out right now in New York. Today's high will be 82ºF. Today: some passing clouds. Likely 78ºF and a spritz of snow showers tomorrow.
The Salzburg Festival continues. Europe’s major summer arts season is fully underway.
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Friday: Opening: Richard Tuttle. Dia Beacon. 3 Beekman Street. Beacon, New York.
Next Friday: Fleshtones. Bowery Ballroom. 6 Delancey Street.
Next Tuesday: Patio no. 22. Oberon at the New Museum. 7 Freeman Alley.
The Spinning Room: Carnevale
Recently clicked: Monica Vitti, Feel Good 5, Soft 60, Public Bball Court, “~~~”.
Mama mia
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