sentinel

sentinel, originally uploaded by ridavio.

fire

On the way to my film collective tonight I stop by the garden in Riverside Park for what will be the last flower pictures in June.

pride

and joy. On the day New York City celebrates Pride for LGBT of all persuasions it starts in the subway on the way down to the festivities. Young people from all over the metropolitan area show their enthusiasm with color. Spirits and voices ran high on the train and this year had the extra push of the recent passage of marriage equality. Governor Cuomo marched at the front of the parade.

stage

All the world is a stage, but my little piece of Central Park is the proscenium for tonight's performance of Moliere's The School for Husbands by New York Classical Theater.

free

free, originally uploaded by ridavio.


Many passers-by got caught up in the jubilation in front of the Stonewall bar on Christopher Friday night when the New York State Senate passed the bill legalizing same-sex marriage.

together

together, originally uploaded by ridavio.


They have been seeing each other for a couple of years now. They told me they have no immediate plans to exercise their new right to marry.

favorite

My niece Julia Joy picked this one as her favorite from the FB album of that evening on the Highline.

lush

So this was taken within the first week of having the iphone on one of those early 'heatwave' days, it was stifling out.

wet-nic

The Mayor's Pride picnic started pleasantly enough under threatening clouds, the mood was urgent, everyone was gaming the senate vote on marriage equality which was possibly happening that evening. As things were winding down the thunder rolled and the rain poured. Everyone gathered under the big tent for one last glass of wine before trailing out into the city.

on set

It was a warm day for Ridavio Productions on the set of "Before Homosexuals," we blasted the A/C between takes. Photo courtesy Khoi Pham.

Jacqueline Jonee

Kicking off pride on Monday in a very old-school way. Instead of the usual song and dance though, this clever cross-dresser is actually an accomplished concert pianist.

nightline

nightline, originally uploaded by ridavio.

sunset

sunset, originally uploaded by ridavio.


Stopping at Chelsea Piers on my way to a party in Williamsburg.

highline

highline, originally uploaded by ridavio.


My first visit to the newly opened section of the Highline.

orange

orange, originally uploaded by ridavio.

purple

purple, originally uploaded by ridavio.


The June edition of the Garden People's Garden in Riverside Park.

northern light

Minneapolis, originally uploaded by ridavio.

nice ride

Two things Minneapolis has that NYC does not: a bike share program and city buses with bike racks. I just love a progressive city.

minneapolis-henge

My first time in Minneapolis and I notice how late the sun is out compared to New York. 

just

read.


Happiness is getting an e-mail that the books you reserved online have arrived at the NYPL branch nearest you.  Have you written your letter requesting that their budget not be cut?

prompt

Ridavio Productions on the set of the next New York State AIDS Institute app podcast on offering rapid HIV testing in dental clinics, waiting for the talent to arrive. 

medium

medium, originally uploaded by ridavio.


Andy all shiny like that - transmuting the overwhelming sun of a June heatwave into 15 minutes of glimmer.

lunch

My first attempt to upload a photo from the iphone goes only so-so, none of the text came through, bear with my learning curve. Running errands on this beyond hot day I found myself hungry at lunchtime in Union Square and paid a visit to an old favorite - Rainbow Falafel. It took me back to my early days in the city, mid to late 90s, when I worked just north of here near Gramercy Park. Whereas then it was just park benches and plain picnic tables, now it's Bryant Park style outdoor bistro furniture. Then you could pick up a free NY Press or something from the Strand, now you pull out your kindle, your ipad or your air. Ah nostalgia.

Cristina and Monica

Another of the videos I produced and directed for In the Life and Freedom to Marry is released today. It's the story of Cristina and Monica, legally married in Connecticut, deeply committed to one another, yet facing the threat of separation or exile because the United States government will not recognize their marriage for purposes of spousal naturalization - something commonly accepted for all heterosexuals. I also created versions of this in Spanish and with English subtitles. Last week the story of George and Farid was released.

pop

pop, originally uploaded by ridavio.

newline

The newest section of the Highline, it open this Wednesday, as seen from the roof of the Tate building.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

deposit

The westside sanitation pier.

banana

After a heavy rain a couple of weeks ago my ceiling gave way, when the landlord came over to inspect later she offered a fresh coat of paint as well - I picked banana yellow for the kitchen.