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The NYT posted a link to tonight’s show (streaming from the 2019 concert) at Trinity Church Wallstreet: https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/music-arts/2019-2020/messiah According to Trinity’s website: Trinity presented one of the first performances in North America in 1770, and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra are still widely regarded as some of the greatest interpreters of the work. In 2018, The New York Times described Trinity’s presentation as “perhaps the essential New York ‘Messiah.’ With the church’s choir and the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Mr. Wachner provides gritty, gutsy, edge-of-the-seat performances.”

He certainly writes a very hot enticing ad... definitely someone i'd meet if he were in nyc and once the pandemic is over.

Agree with others about the use of the word "scort"... is it common terminology? Is that word used to skirt censorship??? I mean we are talking about compensated companionship on this message board aren't we? Hasn't everyone seen Pretty Woman? That turned out well didn't it??? lol.

Agree. The desserts are amazing and if you can get a seat by the window even better. The same chef also runs Wallse, a charming Viennese restaurant in the west village. Had New Years dinner there last year.

I would have enjoyed visiting it then and perhaps become the target of some kompromat involving some sexy russian military officer. Would love a honeypot trap...lol.

The private tour of the Hermitage I took allowed us unfettered access before it opened to the public. Was quite a treat. If you went on a cruise, how would you invite those cute SPB guys onboard? lol. For me, I'd love to visit it again and explore a bit more Though I'd probably need to learn some Russian first.

Maybe if you identify a provider you like, you can ask him as he might have a preferred venue that he knows of or can host..

I heard deBlasio is planning to close restaurants (beyond the 10 pm closing). Haven't been to a restaurant in ages.... only takeout. Feel bad for those in that industry these days. Nothing really fun to do.

A few years ago, i went on a private tour of the Hermitage with 20 classmates on a reunion cruise/trip. Wlonderful seeing those treasures up close and unrushed. Highly recommend to those who love art.

Has anyone mentioned the Borghese villa? That is such a gem;)!

Great history. Thanks for sharing. Lots of valuable chinese art picked up for pennies in the 1930s. Now those prices are out of reach. My friend's dad went with Nixon to china and picked up some lovely paintings and sculptures that were offered him by antique runners who would solicit foreigners for American dollars in exchange for their cultural relics. Wonder what they are worth now.

Laurence Sickman was a big proponent for Chinese art in Kansas. Some of his antique pieces came up for sale a few years ago I believe.

Is it the same as Jew vs Jewish? I always use the adjective rather than the noun as it seems a little more polite. I have many jewish friends and colleagues and they prefer to use the adjective. You'd think by now that I'd know the answer but i am not clear on this either.

How does it compare to the pandemic lockdown???

Polish cheese is good too... though I prefer manchego

Deliveries are brought up by the doorman... Would love a hot UPS driver though

I'm on my condo's board and i have to set a good example by not having gentleman callers over and wearing face mask in the common areas of the building. Shame carries a great deal of weight in decision making during risky conditions.

I meant to say “once the pandemic is over, of course”.... lol. I‘m such a hermit these days and surviving on virtual sex...lol.

would love to get on the mail list for the private orgies... i guess the polish organizer recruited hot polish hunks for the parties???

Doesn’t facebook do this with people you may know? Sometimes they use the same phone number you have in your address book and identify the individual that way. I don’t think it‘s snooping, but I don’t think it‘s right either to call them by their civilian name unless they tell you to do so.

This is a great thread and timely reminder for me to purge some clothes, books and magazines.

You are moving to a new beautiful place. I would start afresh. I never kept any furniture when from my old place that I lived in when I was a resident. I moved when I was 35 so not that late, so i didn't have as many nice pieces at that time. Hired a decorator who took me shopping and had a blast buying nice new custom pieces as well as some antiques. Bought some exquisite huanghuali scholar furniture pieces and japanese screens that I adore. Threw out all the mismatched pots and pans as well as silverware. Went to Bloomingdales and bought a new set of everyday plates and silverware and ordered some handmade japanese plates made from a 13th generation potter outside Osaka I learned to let go of the old and spend money like crazy. Perhaps your new friend will take the lead and help you that way you two can have a project in building your new space together.

Hmm..ok.. paid just to talk? no sex on first meet? What type of gay is he??? Looking for Friends with Intellectuals Looking for a fun time with a cute, safe, intelligent, and kind person. Nothing is absolutely off limits - except any druggs. I do encourage meeting in public at first, I will have a driver waiting at all times with a set time to leave. I value efficiency and effort. I love to travel and nice gifts are much appreciated on first meeting. Please have references if possible. I don’t have sex on first meet normally. I’m here to be friends and have someone to talk with - anyone that is ever lonely feel free to hit me up! ? https://rent.men/DCNYC

Great idea. Toto or any toilet bidet is super useful to getting cleaner down there... but still need a little TP for inspection purposes..lol. But seriously, my TP consumption has dropped to 25% of what it was before using a bidet.

I thought entry to US has been suspended with COVID... though he does have a nice ass to enter...