the e listhttp://www.the-e-list.com/journal/Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:03:21 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Eero Saarinen: Shaping the FutureartsEricaThu, 04 Mar 2010 19:01:42 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/3/4/eero-saarinen-shaping-the-future.html279346:2828576:6907342

Yale University Art Gallery
School of Architecture
New Haven
This retrospective concludes its international tour, fittingly, at Yale. Saarinen studied and worked here, it is home to three of his buildings and his archive. Celebrating his 100th birthday, the survey covers the architect’s career from his student days in the 1930s through the 1960s, when the last of his buildings were completed posthumously. The exhibit is arranged in sections, within two galleries. Contextually fascinating is the installation in Louis Kahn’s renovated Yale University Art Gallery. Displayed here are the instantly recognizable classics—the tulip and womb chairs (inspired by American’s slouchy posture), family photos and early works. Startlingly, his iconic Miller House, circa 1957, feels more current than modern homes featured in the pages of Dwell magazine. Across the street in the School of Architecture, you’ll find large scale archival models of the breathtaking TWA Terminal and the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the corporate work and his buildings at Yale including the renovated and magical Ingalls Rink. Don't miss this exhibit, a proper centennial tribute to one of the 20th century’s most prolific and ingenious architects. Free to the public. On view through May 2.
*Patent drawing for pedestal chairs, June 7, 1960. Courtesy Eero Saarinen Collection. Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6907342.xmlUnion League CafefoodEricaThu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:38 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/3/4/union-league-cafe.html279346:2828576:6907334
New Haven
There is nothing I like better than a classic French restaurant: no gimmicks, no over-the-top design, just crisp white tablecloths, dark wood paneling, scruffy floors, a blazing fire and food that delivers every time. Here's why I love Union League: lunch always feels like a celebration. A simple dish of pan roasted salmon resting on a fricasee of brussel sprouts and pearl onions in a puddle of mustard sauce, was sublime. Or indulge with a perfect lobster omelette (organic eggs, of course) and a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Worth the trek or make a day of it: have lunch then head down the block for the Saarinen exhibit.



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6907334.xmlFully Awake: An Evening Inspired by the American Avante GardeartsEricaThu, 04 Mar 2010 18:57:42 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/3/4/fully-awake-an-evening-inspired-by-the-american-avante-garde.html279346:2828576:6907315

 Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme
Celebrate modern art at the Flo Gris with the Hot Air Club*  and an artful evening inspired by the avant-garde artists and writers of Black Mountain College who transformed American culture during the 1940s and 50s. Explore Sewell Sillman's exhibition in the galleries, try your hand at art and design exercises, and view Fully Awake, a documentary about the impact that Josef Albers, Buckminster Fuller, Robert Rauschenburg and others had on revolutionizing art in America. Colorful cocktails (pomegranate passion fruit martinis and mango mojitos) provided by the mixologists from Liv's Oyster Bar. March 5th, 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there. $35/$25 (museum members). For tickets:

*The Hot Air Club is a series of events named for the free-spirited Lyme artists who challenged artistic and social traditions at the turn of the 20th century. No membership required!
]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6907315.xmlFashion for HaitishoppingEricaThu, 04 Mar 2010 18:54:24 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/3/4/fashion-for-haiti.html279346:2828576:6907307

In response to the devastating earthquake, the Council of American Fashion Designers has created the Hope for Haiti tee shirt. All net proceeds will go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. $25, in men's and women's sizes. Click here for a list of stockists.
]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6907307.xmlSquared Circle StudiobootcampfitnessEricaWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:12:12 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/24/squared-circle-studio.html279346:2828576:6817643
 Deep River
Although I try to behave like an adult most of the time, occasionally I have the urge to throw things (usually precipitated by a technological malfunction). So, I was intrigued by this new gym: the opportunity to get your aggressions out and get fit at the same time. Ever on the lookout for a fresh way to multitask, I thought I'd give it a go. The army of boxing bags pictured on the website intimidated me, so I decided to start with the not-so-scary Boot Camp.  Designed to target every muscle group and give you a good cardio kick, I found it a welcome change from 40 dull minutes on the Stairmaster. What I liked best? Stacy. She's happy to adjust an exercise to accomodate various injuries and she cheers you on just when you think you don't have one last pushup in you. Next time I'll take Boxing Conditioning and then I'll get to wear these fun "wraps" (above), too. Squared Circle is a bit tricky to find; heading north on 154 it's the left driveway before Acme.



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6817643.xmlShopSPACE at the Guilford Art CenterartistsartsjewelryshoppingEricaWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:09:11 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/24/shopspace-at-the-guilford-art-center.html279346:2828576:6816994
Here are two good reasons to visit the Guilford Art Center this month: the new ShopSpace, a curated gallery of handcrafted works created by New England artists, and Images, the annual juried photo competition for CT residents. Heather Guidero from Providence designs this collection of sterling jewelry, inspired by doilies, of all things, but with a decidedly modern feel.  From $70 to $300.



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6816994.xmlEast Coast TacoMexicanfoodEricaWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:06:11 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/24/east-coast-taco.html279346:2828576:6816976
 Niantic
Do you put hot sauce on your hot sauce? This tex mex joint is famous for their fresh tacos (try the grilled veggie or chicken), homemade chips and take out guac and salsa, but if you're on the hunt for the firiest wing on the Shoreline, look no further. My husband grew up on wings (snack of choice in Western Pennsylvania) and for him, the hotter the better. I probably shouldn't have enjoyed the show as much as I did--he said it was sweat, I say he was crying--but beet red and dripping, he finished them off. A whiff was enough to bring tears to my eyes. The secret? A drop of capsacin, the active component in chili peppers. The traditional wings were hot enough for me, but if you're ready to be nuked go for "Millstone".



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6816976.xmlSylvan Galleryart galleryartslocalEricaWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:04:59 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/24/sylvan-gallery.html279346:2828576:6816964
Clinton
Look for an unassuming Victorian on the Madison end of Clinton's Main Street and you've found Sylvan Gallery. I had a sneak peek at Sylvan's current exhibition, New Works by Gallery Artists and was impressed with the well known flock of local talent respresented here: Angie Falstrom, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Sandy Garvin, Paul Lipp, Catherine Christiano and this wonderful little oyster painting by Heather Gibson Lush. Through April 11.



]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6816964.xmlMore stripesEricaMon, 22 Feb 2010 19:51:53 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/22/more-stripes.html279346:2828576:6789969Cotton fabric at Ikea. $7.95 per yard

]]>http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-6789969.xmlStripes, Military Details, Feminine Tops...shoppingEricaWed, 17 Feb 2010 18:53:33 +0000http://www.the-e-list.com/journal/2010/2/17/stripes-military-details-feminine-tops.html279346:2828576:6726665 

Nobody would believe I spent the last 25 years in the fashion industry if they saw my current costume: zip fleece, ragged yoga pants and ancient Uggs. Last week I broke my own rule (no elastic waists, that's a slippery slope) and wore sweats for two days. My daughter is embarrassed and I’m sick of myself. Ready for my inner fashionista to come out of winter hibernation. So, in anticipation of Spring 2010, I've been up to my old tricks: trendspotting. What’s in store? Stripes, military details, feminine tops, and my favorite non-color: navy. Pants are slimmer than skinny or cropped and baggy.  This transitional look works for me: Elizabeth & James 3/4 sleeve military blazer, $395, striped pocket tee, $195 and Hudson trouser, $295. All from Bloomingdales.com. Click here for similar pieces at lower prices.

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