Star attractions include New York Times' writer Alan Feuer reading his 'poems' found in Missed Connections and artist Sophie Blackall, creator of the super blog missedconnectionsny exhibiting her wonderful Missed Connections-inspired paintings. These include “Black Dress, D Train” and “I Gave You My Umbrella but the Wrong Directions”. She's made a special artwork for the event (see above). Framed prints of her work will be available to buy.
The setting is ideal for furtive glances and chance encouters, since the museum’s mezzanine level is underground in a decommissioned subway station in Brooklyn Heights. Party-goers will wonder why they didn’t ask for his/her cell number in the authentic location of the platform-long display of vintage subway cars.
It could certainly lead to some interesting MC entries the following week. Something like:
“Goddess in red dress carrying Sophie Blackall print. Missed you at the Missed Connections party after I spilled my drink over you during Alan Fueur’s first poem and I retreated into the subway carriage exhibit with my chocolate subway token…”
Plus live music from MUNY artists Left on Red and Heidi Cole, cheese, wine, beer from Brooklyn Brewery and chocolate subway tokens from 5th Avenue Chocolatiere.
Could be a first date you'll always remember…
New York Transit Museum, corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn Heights.
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