The outdoor 'Sundays 'round the House' series of free concerts continues with Sweet Atmosphere. Formed by longtime amigos George Washingmachine and Ian Date, the band has become a hot ticket in town with its theatrical mix of swing and string jazz. Also roving through the crowd will be Chrome's Pink Fit, a syncopated and synchronised threesome that explores the crass and sentimental with a wicked touch.
House Proud People
Featuring DJ Zacky from Club Lemon in Tel-Aviv, who has just been signed by Sony Records in the UK. This night should see him spinning on three decks, accompanied by the omnipresent go-go dancers. Pegasus, the venue, has become the 'in' place of late. From 2am the door policy is enforced by a couple of imported foreign bouncers, big ones, who keep the queue at bay, whilst letting in the off-shift Russian dancing girls who have made the place their hang out.
Whitney Museum of American Art at Philip Morris
120 Park Ave at 42nd St (212-878-2550)
Subway: S, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 42nd St-Grand Central. Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Thu 11am-7:30pm; sculpture court Mon-Sat 7:30am-9:30pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Free.
The Whitney's Midtown branch, located in a lobby gallery, is devoted to changing solo projects by contemporary artists.
Thirteen
35 E 13th St at University Pl (212-979-6677)
Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St-Union Sq. Mon-Sun 10pm-4am.
This postage stamp-size joint is relatively new, but because the space has been a club for years (in the 1980s, it was Peggy Sue's, a preppy hangout populated by New York University students), Thirteen enjoys the status of having the city's smallest legal dance floor. A variety of nights offer everything from the usual hip-hop/R&B/classics formula to rock and house music. Parties come and go, but one that has lasted is Sunday night's Shout!, which offers up Northern soul, freakbeat, 1960s psychedelic rock, garage punk and various other genres commonly (albeit often wrongly) associated with mods.
Ice Skating & Curling
The Rathaus esplanade has been given one of its habitual transformations - this time into an ice rink for the duration of this year's so far extremely mild winter. During the day it is full of young children alternating between the rink and the heated tents where a whole range of model-making, painting and practical activities go on. From early evening the adults take over for curling competitions and skating to Top 40 sounds. Numerous stalls provide winter warmers such as mulled wine, punch and schnapps.
Light! Art, Technology and Society in the Industrial Age, 1750-1900
Fire has always been a bit of an obsession with humankind. When the principles of light began to be understood over two centuries ago, it had a profound effect on work, life and the arts. The van Gogh Museum tries to highlight this time of profound change, using 300 objects. Pieces on display include the Statue of Liberty from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, the first projection lantern, Monet's 'Rouen Cathedral: The Portal (in the morning)' and the first sharp photos of the moon. Van Gogh's 'Potato Eaters' occupies centre stage.
Melancholy
Now that the New Year festivities are out of the way, it's time to get down to a bit of serious introspective brooding. Why not visit the Ghent Museum of Fine Arts and its exhibition on the theme of 'Melancholy'. There are 75 works on show, all concerned with death, sadness and misery. Artists include Andy Warhol, Odilon Redon, British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor and Belgium's James Ensor and Hippolyte Boulanger.
Passionate Tours
'Venus in Venice' and 'Places of Love' are two curious and very unique guided tours through the narrow city 'calli' (alleys) and 'campi' (squares) to visit the most romantic spots in Venice, as reflected in the world of poetry. They trace 'the sighs of love' from the courtesans to Casanova, and are led by the poet Lucio Marco Zorzi. A walk that will highlight the romanticism of one of the most stunning cities in the world.
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