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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Scott Joplin Memorial Concert & BBQ - May 24th, 2014

Scott Joplin Grave Site

The annual Scott Joplin Memorial Concert & BBQ at St Michael’s Cemetery. Music by The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra under the conductorship of Rick Benjamin. The final piece of music Maple Leaf Rag is played at the grave site of the composer. This year a young fan of the music was accompanied by his parents and brother to the delight of those of us who recognized his father - another Ric :>)

Monday, July 8, 2013

Ices and Bocce in Corona

The Lemon Ice King of Corona is a landmark institution and a must stop on a hot summer night.

A few short steps away there is a park with one of the best maintained bocce ball courts in the city and some of the best players gather there on hot summer nights to show off their skills. There is no better place to go and hang out while you enjoy your ice - my favorite is rum raison!

(below is a short side show captured the evening of 7/5/13

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

PS1 Warm UP 6/29/13

Stopped by PS1 for the first Warm Up of the 2013 season to take in the vibes of the techno beat, drink some beers and grab a random mix of what in essence is a huge fun loud crowded house party in the courtyard of MOMA PS1. What makes it all the better is that my drivers license shows LIC as my residence and I get in for free ;-{)