Go HERE for more photos of this event by Ben Kaufman.
Splashlight Studio hosted it’s Grand Opening Tuesday night in Soho. Peter Ruprecht showcased his ‘Monadic Nomad’ photo collection. The event was a definite success, with a large crowd of photographers, artists and models all mingling around Peter’s photographs of India, his audio-video installation, and photographic images from Nepal. To top it all off, they served food inspired by his adventures.
More photos and story below:
Ruprecht played quite the host, welcoming all of his guests as they made their way through his exhibit. I spent a few minutes talking to him about his journey and what it took to get the ‘the Monadic Nomad’ off the ground. He was very passionate about the cause he was supporting: Charity: water, a non profit organization that provides water to people in developing countries and the collection will fund freshwater wells and sanitation projects in India.
The DJ kept everybody moving throughout the night as well as a cocktail bar with some new and unusual drinks that I can’t even describe but must get the recipes to.. Amongst everything I did get a chance to meet up with designer Jerry Tam from ‘Project Runway Season 5’ who, like I had the chance to get a glimpse into India’s culture in a creative and sensational way.
I was invited to this show and had expected to enter into another gallery opening of a mish mosh of things. I was impressed the when I walked into a elegant space and was welcomed with cocktails and magnificant food. The space offered an energy of welcome, entertainment, and poetic photography. It was from different from any other other gallery openings I have been to in NYC. It was defined with class and attention to detail. The work was interesting and India is a culture that always proves to be awe inspiring. The Nepal Paper was impressive. The story of hand made paper of that size that was able to be printed on to show case photography was outstanding and quite luxurious. It blended the old, the new, the organic, and the modern created.
I have not seen anything quite like this and made me ponder of the exquisite ancient cultures that produced rich work on magnificant types of nature hand made paper.
The people were all interested and interesting. I found the energy of the night was a mixture of the art and great host who was always open to expressing his passion for his work and travels. Charity: Water has a nature extension of this evening and there work was touching and inspiring. The other artists were intersting with there place in the show. It was a fusion of nature and feminine qualities which I found interesting to think about all the work and make the connection.
It was a great mixture of art, culture, people, and a refreshing view of NYC and why it is the center of the modern world.
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on the rooftop of the Dream Hotel
for the hottest new daytime Saturday party in NYC!
BBQ, Free Frozen Cocktail from 12-1pm
$8 Mojito and $4 Beers.
R.S.V.P: heather@loungebarsnyc.com
Two 200-person seatings (12 noon, 3pm), serving non-Ono prix fixe grub (jumbo lump blue crab cakes, Brandt Beef tournedos...), bottle service, and tropical-themed cocktails ($17, but their vodka tonics run $15, so...); reservations for tables are recommended and walkups are welcome as space allows.
For high rollers, GUGD's roping off several sun-drenched lounges and making them available for $5000 each.
Make a reservation: Gansevoortbikinibrunch@gmail.com
Patriotic Pub Hop
Saturday, July 4th 2pm-til you fall down
No lame family BBQ's or plans of hittin up the Hamptons this weekend?
Come celebrate a booze-fueled Fourth of July with our Patriotic Pub Hop!
Enjoy all you can drink Bud and Bud Light drafts from 2-4pm for just $10 followed by Americana drink specials including $3 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4 well drinks, $5 Apple Pie shots and $6 Muscle Car-Bombs all night long!
Hop from Black Bear Lodge to Bulls Head Tavern to Whiskey River...Check out the hot dog eating contest...and, if you're still standing- stick around for the Fireworks extravaganza broadcast live on our HDTV's!
To RSVP or for more information please contact WeLoveBars@gmail.com or log on to
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Bring a blanket and come downtown for one of the most-
anticipated free concerts of the summer.
The concert is not ticketed, but space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To celebrate the Hudson’s 400th anniversary New York City will putting on a fireworks display like never before. To join in the festivities the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square will be offering rooms with perfect views and throwing a rooftop party for the first 100 guests to book rooms. These rooms and the party will be offered at special rates listed below.
Also, if there are people that would only like to attend the rooftop party, there is a special offer for that as well.
Come celebrate independence on the roof of the Rivington!
After a week hiatus we're back on the roof and back to the jacuzzis. The weather is supposed to be nice, so if you've been waiting for an appropriate time to come get loose in a rad New York City penthouse, Thursday is absolutely that time.
Benjamin "B Roc" Ruttner of HeavyRoc Music and Jonathan Price Totaro of Reason NY will be deejaying, bottles in the club, babes, etc etc etc.
We're expecting a lot of people so, if you can, please rsvp to info@lolanewyork.com or try and come early
After celebrating our country all day, spend all night honoring our king...of pop, that is. The Suzie Wong lounge will be spinning Michael Jackson music starting after the fireworks and lasting until the wee hours of dawn.
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Ruprecht played quite the host, welcoming all of his guests as they made their way through his exhibit. I spent a few minutes talking to him about his journey and what it took to get the ‘the Monadic Nomad’ off the ground. He was very passionate about the cause he was supporting: Charity: water, a non profit organization that provides water to people in developing countries and the collection will fund freshwater wells and sanitation projects in India.
August 1, 2008 2:12pm
I was invited to this show and had expected to enter into another gallery opening of a mish mosh of things. I was impressed the when I walked into a elegant space and was welcomed with cocktails and magnificant food. The space offered an energy of welcome, entertainment, and poetic photography. It was from different from any other other gallery openings I have been to in NYC. It was defined with class and attention to detail. The work was interesting and India is a culture that always proves to be awe inspiring. The Nepal Paper was impressive. The story of hand made paper of that size that was able to be printed on to show case photography was outstanding and quite luxurious. It blended the old, the new, the organic, and the modern created.
I have not seen anything quite like this and made me ponder of the exquisite ancient cultures that produced rich work on magnificant types of nature hand made paper.
The people were all interested and interesting. I found the energy of the night was a mixture of the art and great host who was always open to expressing his passion for his work and travels. Charity: Water has a nature extension of this evening and there work was touching and inspiring. The other artists were intersting with there place in the show. It was a fusion of nature and feminine qualities which I found interesting to think about all the work and make the connection.
It was a great mixture of art, culture, people, and a refreshing view of NYC and why it is the center of the modern world.
September 3, 2008 6:06pm
Glad to hear you had a great time at the event.
thanks for attending the event and the wonderful write up
-peter ruprecht
http://www.ruprechtstudios.com