Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – A HOLIDAY WEEKEND TO CHECK OUT THE MET MUSEUM

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WEEKEND WANDERINGS

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
ISSUE #1457

After weeks of spending too many days on the Islsnd, I ventured to the MET on a glorious Monday.

A painting from Sargent and Paris, an enormous and comprehensive exhibition covering so many unknown aspects of Sargent’s live

The MET’S annual Fashion Institute Blockbuster show of Superfine:Tailoring Black Style.  Take a walk thru the many aspects of Black Male Fashion.

Tucked in between the blockbusters is the intimate exhbit on American Photography

KIDS BOOK SALE OUTSIDE LIBRARY!!

UNSIGHTLY WINDOWS COVERED WITH GREAT ART

Finally a solution to the unsightly empty medical office storefront. Enjoy as you pass by.

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FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

“KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE”

PHOTOS OF THE ISLAND, THE PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS THAT MADE OUR COMMUNITY FROM 1975 TO TODAY. 

SEND US YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF LIFE ON THE ISLAND FOR OUR EXHIBIT DURING OUR CELEBRATION STARTING JUNE 7. 

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