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Jonathan Bonamarte
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Night on the river
The MET
Rockefeller- what a cool fella
Central Park & Manhattan
Lincoln Center & Juilliard
Grand central station. It’s grand. And it’s central! -marty
Most people just take pictures of the cool sign. I had to be different. Is 5000 seats enough? Might be a tad Art Deco’ed out
Since it opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for musical excellence as the aspirational destination for the world’s finest artists. From Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Mahler, and Bartók to George Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, and The Beatles, an honor roll of music-making artists representing the finest of every genre has filled Carnegie Hall throughout the years.
The Hall’s unique history is rooted in its stunning acoustics, the beauty of its three concert halls, and its location in New York City, where it has played a central role in elevating the city into one of the world’s great cultural capitals.
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was inspired to build Carnegie Hall by his new wife, Louise, who was a member of the Oratorio Society of New York. While on a honeymoon cruise to Scotland in 1887, Louise and Walter Damrosch—conductor of the Symphony Society of New York and the Oratorio Society, who was also on his way to Europe—asked Carnegie to create a new home for music in New York City. The hall was designed by William Burnet Tuthill, a professional architect and cellist who had never built a concert hall before.
When the Hall’s cornerstone was laid in 1890, Andrew Carnegie proclaimed that “it is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country.” This was true from the start when it opened on May 5, 1891, with a spectacular concert that featured famed Russian composer Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, conducting his own music in his American debut. Since then, its walls have echoed with applause not only for the greatest classical, jazz, and popular musicians, but also for the foremost comedians, authors, social crusaders, world figures, and orators of our time.
The Hall’s unique history is rooted in its stunning acoustics, the beauty of its three concert halls, and its location in New York City, where it has played a central role in elevating the city into one of the world’s great cultural capitals.
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was inspired to build Carnegie Hall by his new wife, Louise, who was a member of the Oratorio Society of New York. While on a honeymoon cruise to Scotland in 1887, Louise and Walter Damrosch—conductor of the Symphony Society of New York and the Oratorio Society, who was also on his way to Europe—asked Carnegie to create a new home for music in New York City. The hall was designed by William Burnet Tuthill, a professional architect and cellist who had never built a concert hall before.
When the Hall’s cornerstone was laid in 1890, Andrew Carnegie proclaimed that “it is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country.” This was true from the start when it opened on May 5, 1891, with a spectacular concert that featured famed Russian composer Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, conducting his own music in his American debut. Since then, its walls have echoed with applause not only for the greatest classical, jazz, and popular musicians, but also for the foremost comedians, authors, social crusaders, world figures, and orators of our time.
Assorted City Views Pt. 2
Assorted City Views
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. It is the seat of the Archbishop of New York as well as a parish church. The cathedral occupies a city block bounded by Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, 50th Street, and 51st Street, directly across from Rockefeller Center. Designed by James Renwick Jr., it is the largest Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in North America. It has heavy design inspirations from the Cologne Cathedral, and is still the LARGEST Gothic Revival Cathedral in North America.
16 billion different colors. Can you believe it?
I’ve been extremely busy so here’s a string of completely random photos and videos
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Snow day 1 and fanciful feasts
Snow day 1 and fanciful feasts
Pt. 5 Isle Dauphine Clubhouse
Happy new year!
The Isle Dauphine Clubhouse is a historic mid-century modern building located on Dauphin Island, Alabama. It was originally built in the early 1950s as part of a broader plan to make Dauphin Island a popular resort destination. The clubhouse is best known for its interesting architectural design, featuring sweeping lines and bold geometric forms that reflect the optimism of the mid-century era. It served as the centerpiece of the Isle Dauphine Golf Club, offering amenities like a pool, restaurant, and event space.
Over the years, the Isle Dauphine Clubhouse has faced periods of decline due to hurricanes and changing economic conditions. However, it remains a beloved landmark and has undergone restoration efforts to preserve its unique architectural and cultural significance. It’s also a nostalgic site for locals and visitors who fondly remember its heyday as a bustling social hub on the island.
Happy new year!
The Isle Dauphine Clubhouse is a historic mid-century modern building located on Dauphin Island, Alabama. It was originally built in the early 1950s as part of a broader plan to make Dauphin Island a popular resort destination. The clubhouse is best known for its interesting architectural design, featuring sweeping lines and bold geometric forms that reflect the optimism of the mid-century era. It served as the centerpiece of the Isle Dauphine Golf Club, offering amenities like a pool, restaurant, and event space.
Over the years, the Isle Dauphine Clubhouse has faced periods of decline due to hurricanes and changing economic conditions. However, it remains a beloved landmark and has undergone restoration efforts to preserve its unique architectural and cultural significance. It’s also a nostalgic site for locals and visitors who fondly remember its heyday as a bustling social hub on the island.
Pt. 4 dolphins and the sea life
I touched the sharks and sting rays but the dolphins were reluctant to even be on camera
I touched the sharks and sting rays but the dolphins were reluctant to even be on camera
Pt. 3 historic fort gaines and its sandy counter part
Fort Gaines is a historic 19th-century masonry fort located on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Built in 1821, it played a crucial role during the Civil War, particularly in the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. It’s famously associated with Admiral Farragut’s order, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” as Union forces stormed the bay. The fort is well-preserved, featuring original cannons, a blacksmith shop, and tunnels.
Crazy Stories:
One of the most infamous tales involves the ghost of a Confederate soldier. Legend has it that he was executed for treason at the fort and now roams the grounds at night. Visitors have reported eerie footsteps, disembodied voices, and even sightings of shadowy figures near the fort’s powder magazine.
Additionally, in the early 1900s, a hurricane uncovered mysterious skeletal remains buried near the fort. Some locals speculated they belonged to soldiers, while others believed they were much older, tied to the island’s Native American past. This discovery only deepened the aura of mystery surrounding Fort Gaines.
The sand castle is my own design and construction made of moist sand and involves a spiral road with a central pit for freshwater collection, and an exterior saltwater moat.
Fort Gaines is a historic 19th-century masonry fort located on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Built in 1821, it played a crucial role during the Civil War, particularly in the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. It’s famously associated with Admiral Farragut’s order, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” as Union forces stormed the bay. The fort is well-preserved, featuring original cannons, a blacksmith shop, and tunnels.
Crazy Stories:
One of the most infamous tales involves the ghost of a Confederate soldier. Legend has it that he was executed for treason at the fort and now roams the grounds at night. Visitors have reported eerie footsteps, disembodied voices, and even sightings of shadowy figures near the fort’s powder magazine.
Additionally, in the early 1900s, a hurricane uncovered mysterious skeletal remains buried near the fort. Some locals speculated they belonged to soldiers, while others believed they were much older, tied to the island’s Native American past. This discovery only deepened the aura of mystery surrounding Fort Gaines.
The sand castle is my own design and construction made of moist sand and involves a spiral road with a central pit for freshwater collection, and an exterior saltwater moat.
Pt2. Beach/ Beach Architecture
Dauphin Island Pt 1.
I’ve compiled all my sunsets and sunrises into one post so you won’t need any sunscreen 🤠
I’ve compiled all my sunsets and sunrises into one post so you won’t need any sunscreen 🤠
Throwback to waterfall house trip
@elizabethrainwaterr is an excellent photographer
And I am a good subject
@elizabethrainwaterr is an excellent photographer
And I am a good subject
Pt. 0 the woods
This is a first of a series of photos I have captured on my Christmas visit to the rather remote Dauphine Island. For this first I am sharing the rather emotionally expansive, yet physically small bird sanctuary that acted as a forest retreat from the beach. As we got deeper into the forest, it was interesting how the light got darker and darker. I’ve posted this series in reverse so you can see it get lighter towards the beach.
This is a first of a series of photos I have captured on my Christmas visit to the rather remote Dauphine Island. For this first I am sharing the rather emotionally expansive, yet physically small bird sanctuary that acted as a forest retreat from the beach. As we got deeper into the forest, it was interesting how the light got darker and darker. I’ve posted this series in reverse so you can see it get lighter towards the beach.
I’m back. I’ve taken a 5 day break from all social media. If you struggle with any sort of “doom scrolling” or endless social media intake, I highly recommend it. It may take more or less time depending on how bad yours is, but I’ve found I no longer wake up and have an urge to view stories… or.. be caught up with everyone’s lives, instead I found myself enjoying natures media. One I’ll expand on more in a later post.
End of semester updates
happy holidays and see everyone next year!
happy holidays and see everyone next year!
@tntechuniversity
The cold never bothered me anyway
The cold never bothered me anyway
Life is like a waterfall; it is always moving, and there is always an uneven flow to it.
I’m so glad I could come on this little side quest
I’m so glad I could come on this little side quest
what? The sky looks like a screensaver again?
last slide andromeda is peaking through the aurora!
last slide andromeda is peaking through the aurora!
Another crazy little month in this crazy little life
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