After lunch we went to view a few Chelsea galleries. They are always entertaining. I don't understand the economic model of these galleries at all. I guess people can buy stuff there, but I'd imagine that is rare and some of the stuff is really only suitable for a gallery or museum (or I suppose a mansion). One place that we thought was a gallery was actually a store, Comme des Garçons, which I suppose if I knew anything abut fashion I might have heard of. It's entertaining, especially when you look at the price tags.
In the evening we went to the NYC contra dance at the Gay and Lesbian Center. That was lots of fun, we saw lots of people we know from camp. There were a large number of new dancers there; I think the caller could have done a better job dealing with that and they should try some brief basic instruction sessions at the beginning and at the break like we frequently do in JP. The band was the Reel Spiel or maybe the Brooklyn Swing Ensemble. They were very enjoyable and Danny Elias, the clarinet player was fantastic. Bass, piano, fiddle, and clarinet is one of my favorite combinations. After the dance we went with GS to the most evilly delicious Rocco's Pastry Shop.
