The Guangzhou Ballet of China presented a program of two ballets at the David H, Koch Theatre. The first was Goddess if the Luo River, with music based on the violin concerto of Du Mingxin, with choreography by Peter Quanz, and after the intermission, Carmina Burana, inspired by the the 1936 composition of Carl Orff's recreation of medieval poetry, with choreography by Jiang Qi. The music was taped. The company by American standards is quite small, consisting of an 18 member ensemble and seven soloists, but all are well trained. They reveal their fine technique and skill in both ballets. The men are quite strong supporting the beautiful young ladies, lifting them over their heads frequently. The male soloists were wonderful to watch in their rapid turns. Carmina Burana was the highlight of a delightful evening.

The Exes, by Lenore Skomal, at Theatre Row is a comedy about an ex-wife, who interrupts, uninvited, the wedding of her daughter. The daughter causes problems, and threatens to refuse to marry because her intended will not sign a prenup agreement. The seven member cast, is directed by Magda S. Nyiri. Although the cast works hard, the play is not very funny. Most of the time, they pretend to drink champagne. The audience could have been happier if the audience were drinking the real thing.

I photographed Ben West who created, wrote and performed 45 Minutes From Coontown at the Theatre at Saint Peter's. It was his opening night performance. We toasted him with wine, cookies and chocolates in the lobby of the theatr

Adam Kluger and Metropolitan Luxury Magazine invited me to Jue Lan Club for Beauty & Fashion. A number of female influencers dressed in fashionable dresses were photographed, and delicious hors d'oeuvres were served. It was an interesting afternoon.