Don't Miss the Frank Sinatra Exhibit at the NY Public Library

Since this was such a GREAT exhibit, and also FREE, I wanted to remind you that it is still going on until September 4th at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center. 

I thought I would show some other items that were not in my prior post, as I did take quite a few photos! How cute is this teeshirt? It must be very cool to say Frank Sinatra is my Grandpa! 

They have many personal items for view, such as this costume from a film Mr. Sinatra appeared in. I think it's so great of the family to allow his fans to see so many of these amazing items! 

This was set up like the home he grew up in, in Hoboken, New Jersey,. 

I actually have this album in my Dad's collection. He was a huge fan, and we always had the music playing in our house. Whenever I hear a Frank Sinatra song, I think lovingly of my wonderful Dad! 

These are more personal items on display, I love the beat up suitcase! 

Frank Sinatra is credited with 64 movie and television roles. Some of those movies are real classics like High Society, Ocean's 11 and From Here to Eternity, where he won his Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Frank Sinatra had 11 Gold Records. That is pretty impressive! I would be silly to say that my favorite is nothing other than New York, New York! If you ever hear that playing while you are in NYC, you just feel so fabulous! It's such an awesome song! 

Many more personal items here, baseball jackets given to Frank by various teams. 

This was a real cool set up, to resemble the Capitol Records studio. This exhibit is just done very, very well. 

Frank Sinatra was also a painter, and the above was from his workspace. 

I found his paintings to be very fun and full of life! 

If you missed my prior post on this exhibit, you can check it out HERE as there are other photos not in this post.

SINATRA: "AN AMERICAN ICON" 

Now through September 4, 2015, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center - Admission is FREE but you can give a donation if you would like! I highly recommend this exhibit, and I just may pop in again before it closes. I think I just may have to give singing a try!

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Sinatra: An American Icon at NY Public Library

I am really excited about this new exhibit about Frank Sinatra. I cannot believe he would be 100 years old this year. He was actually born the day before my birthday, December 12, 1915. He was one of my Dad's most favorites, and we always had his music playing in the house. When I heard one of his songs not long after my Dad passed, it brought tears to my eyes as wonderful memories came back to me. I even purchased one of Mr. Sinatra's ties which were designed from his artwork for my Dad. Frank was for sure a one of a kind icon, someone who we will never see the likes of again, but many try to duplicate. Here is some information on this very cool exhibit about the man who invented "cool ": 

Sinatra: An American Icon

Frank Sinatra, an artist of such uncommon talent, was known simply as "The Voice." His impact on American culture is as striking today as it was during the height of his career. As the official exhibition of the Frank Sinatra Centennial, Sinatra: An American Icon showcases 100 years of Sinatra legacy and was curated by the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Sinatra Family. Sinatra: An American Icon, presented in cooperation with the Sinatra Family, Frank Sinatra Enterprises and the Frank Sinatra Collection, USC School of Cinematic Arts, will feature never-before-seen photos, family mementos, rare correspondence, personal items, artwork and recordings. The exhibition's New York debut is presented in association with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven.

Frank Sinatra surrounded by audience.

Photograph, Frank Sinatra performing at the Stage Door Canteen, ca. 1944. Theater and popular music performers volunteered at the American Theatre Wing’s famous Stage Door Canteen on 44th St. While performing at the Paramount Theatre, Sinatra visited the Canteen and sang for the volunteers and visiting servicemen.

American Theatre Wing Scrapbooks, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Some of the highlights of this exhibit are a vintage Capital Records sound booth, several of his original abstract art works ( I should donate my Dad's tie!), interactive soundboard, many awards received during his career, a replica Hoboken trolley car and family home movies never before seen in public. The exhibit has the cooperation of the Sinatra family which is just wonderful.  

I cannot wait to check out this exhibit, and the fact it is free is fabulous too! I am sure I will get a bit emotional going through the exhibit, thinking how my Dad would enjoy seeing all this great Sinatra history. What a great tribute to a man who gave so much to our culture and will live on forever. 

Now through September 4, 2015, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center 
Free Admission 
Hours are Monday through Saturday 12pm to 6pm, closed on Sundays 

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Taking a NYC walk Grand Central, NY Public Library and Zaro's

coming from the subway, I was taken right to the Stephen A. Schwarzman building, the main NY Public Library on 5th Avenue and 42 street..... 

they just had a major remodel and well, it looked gorgeous!!  

wonder what library item this little guy was looking at today??

the scroll work is really just amazing on this building  

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is renowned for the extraordinary comprehensiveness of its historical collections as well as its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources and facilities. It houses some 15 million items, among them priceless medieval manuscripts, ancient Japanese scrolls, contemporary novels and poetry, as well as baseball cards, dime novels, and comic books. 

it should be on every visitors list when you come to NYC, no doubt!!  

I love walking along and look up to see something like this!!  

ahhh the Chrysler building, we are getting close to Grand Central ...what a view!! 

the famous Grand Central clock 

one inside as well  

Zaro's cakes are always a site to see (and eat)  

those red velvet in the middle look so yummy!! 

as well as the Magnolia Bakery Grand Central Cupcake !! 

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