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photo:Kathryn
Lurie
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Tavern
Chic
Maybe
high fashion isn’t the first thing you picture when thinking
about the Lark Tavern, but nevertheless, the popular neighborhood
bar was the venue for a huge community fashion show last Thursday
night. Clothes, jewelry, bags and accessories were selected
to represent area artists, vendors and designers. The models
were taken straight from the community, too—for example, some
models were collected from local bands (pictured, right, is
Jesse Pellerin of Kitty Little) and area restaurants servers.
One featured designer, Tommy Watkins (best-known around these
parts as cofounder of the Albany Underground Artists), debuted
his new men’s clothing line (pictured, left, on models Tom
Templeton and Justin Steinbruchel). To open the show, Katie
McKrell did a three-song set, and then cabaret girls the Lipstick
Lovelies performed a preview set for their July appearance
at the Lark Tavern (watch out for more information about that
show in our calendar pages). Lark Tavern owner Tess Collins
says that the event will take place bi-monthly. For more information
or to get involved, call the Lark Tavern at 463-9779.
—Kathryn
Lurie
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The
Happening
photo: John Whipple
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Original
Supreme Mary Wilson (pictured) was in town last week in conjunction
with the exhibit Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy
Collection, currently on view at the Albany Institute
of History and Art (125 Washington Ave., Albany) through May
22. The exhibit features a wide selection of the glamorous
costumes “the girls” (Ed Sullivan’s nickname for them) wore,
including a few stolen gowns Wilson bought back herself—on
eBay. This photo was taken at a private party at AIHA on the
evening of April 26; Wilson was also in town the next day
for a corporate breakfast at the institute and, afterwards,
an autograph-signing session with the fans.
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