We went to the
Institute of Contemporary Art on Friday for a concert: saxophonist Evan Parker and pianist Marilyn Crispell. The music was the most unusual, creative music I have ever heard. It seemed that they were almost re-inventing music through unorthodox uses of their instruments. In addition, we were treated to a viewing of a new exhibit by sculptor
Tara Donovan (click her name to see a slide show), who uses every day objects to create pieces of art that are surprising and even moving. I was particularly struck by a billowing swell of styrofoam cups suspended from the ceiling. I also took an illegal picture of one of one of her works, which could be viewed on both sides with different light. Shhhh, don't tell. The ICA is located on the Charles River. The auditorium of the theater faces a wall of glass with a view of the Charles river, passing boats and all. Overall, the night was fantastic. And fitting for the end of a great night, we topped it off with a 10 o'clock meal at our new favorite Chinese restaurant.
I'm looking for a fab beef stew recipe. I have often tried to make beef stew and my meat is too tough, my broth tastes weird, and it just doesn't have that good comfort taste. Please feel free to comment with suggestions or links to recipes!
We went to the Institute of Contemporary Art on Friday for a concert: saxophonist Evan Parker and pianist Marilyn Crispell. The music was the most unusual, creative music I have ever heard. It seemed that they were almost re-inventing music through unorthodox uses of their instruments. In addition, we were treated to a viewing of a new exhibit by sculptor Tara Donovan (click her name to see a slide show), who uses every day objects to create pieces of art that are surprising and even moving. I was particularly struck by a billowing swell of styrofoam cups suspended from the ceiling. I also took an illegal picture of one of one of her works, which could be viewed on both sides with different light. Shhhh, don't tell. The ICA is located on the Charles River. The auditorium of the theater faces a wall of glass with a view of the Charles river, passing boats and all. Overall, the night was fantastic. And fitting for the end of a great night, we topped it off with a 10 o'clock meal at our new favorite Chinese restaurant.
Of course, we've been keeping up on all of the presidential politics, especially the debates. For the first presidential debate, we had a friend over and ate fresh baked cookies. The Vice Prez debate definitely called for more serious food--pizza with mushrooms and garlic. Brian's birthday is coming up this week. We plan to see a concert and exhibit on Friday at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. I'll let you know how it goes, with photos!
