Open House New York 2024 is in the books. This year, I explored the outer boroughs, and didn't try to cram too many events into the weekend.
Friday was a Hindu Temple in Queens (including a light, inexpensive, vegetarian lunch in their canteen) and the New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn. Both were very enjoyable.
Saturday started with a tour of Town Hall, followed by UMBAU (Irving Place, associated with the Goethe-Institut). It was a sort of throwback to architecture, which was a much stronger focus in years past, for OHNY. Next was Minetta Lane Townhouse (16 Minetta Lane), which was hugely popular. (I waited in line over an hour—quite a few people gave up.) It was fascinating to see how others live in this city. I ended Saturday at Bar Hugo Rooftop—supporting Chemo Comfort's Cocktails for Comfort fundraiser. My, cocktails have gotten very expensive! But it was for a good cause.
Sunday began with the Castle Garden Emigrant Depot Tour (Battery Park/Castle Clinton), a fascinating tour of the emigrant experience prior to Ellis Island. The Park Ranger leading the tour was excellent.The day ended (after an inexpensive slice of pretty good pizza) at Marble Collegiate for an organ concert (most likely its own ConcertMeister post in the future).Hmm, moderation worked out pretty well this year.
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