Ballet

It was Kelseys last day so we decided to get up early and take advantage of the members only hours at the MOMA. Members only hours start at 9:30 and the museum opens to the public at 10:30. We got there at 10:20. Success. I actually forgot my membership card but they were able to look it up and in no time we were browsing the art. We didn't have much time so we just saw the main highlights. 

Mid Summer Night Swing

Kelsey left around noon and I was alone in the City again. I had tickets to the ballet tonight so I was going to head back into the City until about 5, then come back to Brooklyn and get ready. I decided to stick close to home and catch a nap. I figured that the ballet was going to be... boring. I needed a manicure/pedicure and had walked by Black Pearl Nails and noticed the prices were great. It was $8 for a manicure $13 for a pedicure or $20 for both. WHAT?! Back home its about $20 for a manicure alone. It was no frills but it was exactly what I wanted. The lady doing my nails was really nice and took her time with me, despite the growing line at the door. I walked in wearing Toms and she let me borrow her own flip flops to bring back later. It was a really sweet gesture since she didn't know me at all!


I headed back and took my nap. After two hours, I woke up and got ready for the ballet. I had no idea what to wear. I knew it was the opening night and it was also the first time the Paris Ballet had preformed in NYC in 15 years. I chose a white floral dress and I am glad I didn't go anymore casual as everyone was dressed very nice. There was a gala going on but that was only for those who bought tickets or were donors. As I waited to be seated, I walked around the beautiful Lincoln Center which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spaces in Manhattan. I stumbled across Mid Summer Night Swing. It appeared to be people who had bought a ticket and were given some swing lessons, then danced the night away. It looked to be a lot of fun!

I know no photography is allowed
but I really couldn't resist.

Gala seating

Finally, they began letting patrons in. I found my seats and was pleasantly surprised that they were pretty good.  I only paid $30 for it but I don't recall if I had a promo code or a student price. I think I just stumbled across a decent deal. It actually ended up being a sold out show, with people outside trying to buy tickets from other patrons. The theater was gorgeous but not in a typical Broadway theater sort of way, more in a simple way. The show was also fabulous. I know nothing about dance except for the ballet lessons I took when I was very very young. The performance I saw was French Masters of the 20th Century and I was blown away and not bored a bit.


I decided to go ahead and head home. I got back around 11:00 because I just barely missed all of my trains. >.< I hate when I get to the platform to see the train pulling away. I REALLY hate when it happens 3 times in a row.