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Another heads up - this one comes by way of an old college friend of mine who I had the pleasure of seeing over the weekend. Yes, it’s true… Reid Farrington is another Colby-ite turned New Yorker and he just happens to be debuting a new piece in a few weeks. All the info is below - I do hope you’ll be able to check it out! SPECIAL for all Clarabella dedicates? Just use the code ‘Clarabella’ during the first two weeks of opening and get $5 off the ticket price! If you want company, let me know - we’ll coordinate;).

For Immediate Release
Developed with the assistance of 3LD, Digital Performance Institute, Ideal Glass Gallery, and Minetta Street Productions

Wooster Group Video Artist Reid Farrington Presents

THE PASSION PROJECT

June 19 - July 19 at 3LD Art & Technology Center

Tickets are $20, available at 212-352-3101 or www.3LDNYC.org

“In the dazzling video work of Reid Farrington, telling details are picked out and explored with unsettling results.” - Variety

THE PASSION PROJECT is spun from the reels of the last great silent film, Carl Th. Dreyer’s 1928 masterpiece, “The Passion of Joan of Arc”. With support from the Danish film Institute and The University of Copenhagen, this performance installation includes every frame Dreyer shot in relationship to the film, including the reels that — like Joan herself — were lost to fire.

THE PASSION PROJECT explodes the film into the three dimensions; placing the audience inside the film, sitting next Joan, subjecting them to her interrogators and the relentless rhythm of 30 mm film projection. Using a single live actor and multiple projection surfaces, THE PASSION PROJECT explores the intersection of performance and and film. It uses Dreyer’s classic film as the main narrative along with the history behind the making of the film, a discussion with a Danish archivist, the story of making this project, and Joan’s story; her trial, torture, and execution.

Directed by Reid Farrington and performed by Shelley Kay, the workshop production includes costumes by Sara Jeanne Asselin, set by Janet D. Clancy and dramaturgy / technical assistance by Stephen O’Connell and Austin Guest.

The piece had its initial workshop production at the PS/K2 Festival, last November in Copenhagen, Denmark. It will have its official premiere at PS 122 in the fall.

REID FARRINGTON for the past seven years has been employed as a video artist for the Wooster Group. He has designed video and created
hardware and software systems for the playback of video and sound for To You the Birdie!, Brace Up!, Poor Theater, House/Lights, WHO’S YOUR DADA, and Hamlet. He has toured productions to Moscow, Paris, Berlin, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Melbourne, Brussels, and Athens. He has edited
has authored interactive DVDs of The Wooster Group’s performances, Brace Up! and House/Lights. In addition to being a video artist, he
is a director, set, light, and costume designer for various theater and dance companies in NYC. For more information, visit www.reidfarrington.com

THE PASSION PROJECT runs June 19 - July 19, with performances Thurs.-Sat. at 8pm.

3LD Art & Technology Center is located at 80 Greenwich Street (at Rector Street — accessible from the 1/R/W trains at Rector Street). Tickets are $20, available at 212-352-3101 or www.3LDNYC.org.

I am the type oif person that truly wants to think the best of people. To expect the best and to trust before distrusting. Yes, I know I live in New York. Yes, I know I should be more cautious and maybe even distrustful, but that’s not who I am and that’s really not who I want to be. Now, you might be able to understand how that is challenged on a day like today. I stepped over to my neighbor’s for a moment to drop off his mail and say a quick hello and when I stepped back out, the tree outside the shop had been stolen. It’s not that it was even that expensive or that I put it in a nice, sturdy tin pot… it’s the principle behind the whole thing. I tried putting the tree and the bench outside to make the shop a little nicer. A little more enticing. To make my block, which isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing block in the LES, a little prettier. Well, tree and bench no more. The bench is back inside and the tree, as I mentioned, has been stolen. I’m really bummed out and though I’d like to think the best… maybe someone took it because they thought it had been cast aside as things often are on the New York sidewalks. But really, it was next to a bench, in front of a boutique, so I’m not sure how that could be confused. I’m pretty sure that whoever took the tree won’t be reading this blog, so I can’t really get a message out, but I will say that this is the type of person who just enjoys raining on other’s parades for their own enjoyment. Boo on you tree-robber.

Sadly, you won’t be seeing this outside the shop anymore:(

Clarabella’s Ficus tree was a little over 2 weeks old.

I don’t often do this, but keep reading and you’ll understand why I’m doing it now. Please direct your attention to my friend Heather’s website. A very dear friend of hers recently had a seizure while in a meeting at work and after medical attention, it was discovered that she has a brain tumor. I’ve no doubt that it’s a terrifying time for her right now and though I’m not much of a prayer myself, I do believe in the power of positive thought and support. So, take a trip over to Heather’s blog, read about Jackie and send your support her way. To Jackie, we’re thinking about you!!

No Good For Me is a fabulous website run by stylish and sassy gals: Kat, Liz and Laura. It’s been around since 2003 and from what I can tell, has quite a dedicated readership! I’ve been in touch with Kat for a while now and she’s always been incredibly supportive of the shop. The ultimate form of support came in today with her amazing post about the shop. I did an interview with her last week and knew that would be up sometime this week, but what she wrote about the shop has left me with a grin from ear to ear. It makes me so happy to hear things like this… like my shop really speaks to some of you!! Check it out and make sure to put No Good For Me on your daily reading list;).

The nogoodforme.com Interview: Erin Whelan of Clarabella, NYC

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Happy weekend everyone - this sign drew in a few happy shoppers yesterday, has made at least 5 passersby smile today and one lady stopped to take a photo. Who knew that asking people to smile would actually elicit a smile;). Just sharing the smiles:

Good afternoon my lovelies;)

I’m writing now to let you know that I’m leaving a bit early today - 6pm to be exact. It’s purely decadent… I have tickets to a show tonight at Radio City that I just can’t miss!! My Morning Jacket - check them out here. The new album is really great and I hear they put on a fantastic show!! I’m sorry to let you down 2 hours early my shoppers, but I’ll be back tomorrow. I have some new sales and fun events coming your way to make it up to you!!

My Morning Jacket:

It’s time for Crane Street Open Studios again!! Though my work hours won’t permit attendance this weekend, I highly recommend that you all go. It’s a great way to check out new artists, designers, sculptors and more!! A message for all of you readers straight from the lips of Clarabella darling, Nicole Gagne:

I’m not kidding when I say this weekend’s Open Studios will be one of the best we’ve had in years. There will be a wine tasting provided by our local vintner, afternoon live outdoor music as a part of Make Music NYC and a silent auction where you can bide your chances for a one of a kind piece by me! New artists will be opening their doors for the first time as well as our tried and true.

I’m just back from three months in Italy bringing with me inspiration and all around spirit. As a part of my regular sale, I will also be exhibiting a new series fresh from the streets of Roma, literally. Entitled ‘Ferro Romano,’ these one of a kind jewelry pieces incorporate fragments of rusted iron wire (ones that I collected through out my wanderings of the Roman streets) with Sterling Silver and Amethyst. Without changing the shape of the found piece, I found this limitation to be like a collaboration with my surroundings. They will not be for sale, as they will be traveling back to Roma for an exhibition.

But don’t worry, there will be plenty of beautiful summery necklaces and earrings, bracelets and rings for all of you to scoop up - The latest collection for summer entitled ‘Indian Summer’ has the perfect color palette for your new summer outfits!

Lastly, I encourage men to come and discuss with me their ideas on men’s jewelry! I am constantly being asked why I don’t design something for men. It’s not that I don’t want to, in fact I have in the past for private clients and the Japanese market, but American men have a particular style and I’m looking for some feedback…

Hope to see you all!

Saturday and Sunday, June 21 & 22 - from noon to 6pm
Crane Street Studios
46-23 Crane st. (across from PS1)
Long Island City

(no 7 train running this weekend, take the E or G)

peace
x.nicole / Leoworks, #405

A photoshoot on a truck driving through the NY streets. I’ve heard of it before and know that it’s been done for musicians as well. Hell, I even looked into renting a truck for a musician I used to work with. Checked out permits and all that… But never have I actually seen one. Honestly, it’s kinda funny and something I can only imagine seeing in New York.

this is across the street from my shop!!

I just read this quote today… It’s from the book “Friday Night Knitting Club”. I know I know… shouldn’t I be reading something more educational? The answer to that is hell no… I do far too much with Quickbooks and press and news and everything else on a daily basis. This summer, reading is my guilty pleasure;). So read this, and think about it. I think it’s applicable no matter what age you are.

“You’ll have lots of questions to answer as you get older. Who you are. Who you want to be. What you think about things. Like politics. And romances. And whether you’ll speak out or keep your mouth shut. It’s always a challenge to work out the best way to live your life, and as much as everyone tells you what to do, ultimately how you do things is up to you.”

Food for thought.