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It's October? When did that happen? I swear I JUST paid September's rent, like, yesterday. Time flies when you're having fun/on a deadline, eh? Well this means that everyone is back in the swing of things, Pacific Standard Time is in full swing and our days are shorter and colder so you can't blow off art for the beach anymore. See you around this weekend, there is some GREAT stuff going on! More»

Hello all! Hope you had a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend, I know I am, I found some truly awesome stuff to see. It's important, before spring/summer/whatever is fully upon us to go and see some culture before we are completely distracted by pool parties and beach field trips. See you around! More»

• "There is a war going on, and it's against pants."  Who else wants to follow Lady Gaga's sartorial lead? [DailyBeast]

• If you don't want to brave the High Line until the weather clears up a bit, you can still celebrate its opening with... a limited edition towel from DVF (perfect for sunbathing maybe) [Cityfile] More»

• Utah man withdraws 85k for "a mission to kill the president of the United States".  Authorities understandably want to have a chat with him [CNN]

• Daniel Boulud's new bar is open! We can't wait to hop down the street to check it out after work! [Eater] More»

• The New York State Senate may pass the gay marriage bill by June 22 - or they won't [NYDN]

• One sector of the New York economy that is not shrinking - treat trucks! Another one appears to serve Midtown [MidtownLunch] More»

[Ivan Navarro, Karen LaGatta Photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc]

Karen LaGatta Editions hosted a very glam party to celebrate the selection of Chilean artist, Ivan Navarro, to represent Chile in the forthcoming 53rd Venice Biennale, opening in June. Navarro’s characteristic use of mirrors, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and utilitarian materials create compelling and mysterious works that combine real and fictional space. The 53rd International Art Exhibition runs June 7th through November 22, 2009, and is not to be missed! Attendees included art-world hipsters, fashionistas, Hollywood moguls and uber collectors: Marshall G. Allan, Whit Stillman, Lisa Anastos, Anita Zabludowicz, Marty Marguilies, Jonathan Lee, Christy MacClear, Robin Cembalest and Christina Kruse.

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