Let's Go Knicks

I was at the Madison Square Guarden arena last night and saw the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics (a few photos are here). It was an experience just to be in such a huge arena. I was impressed with the logistics of how are they are able to quickly get so many people in and out of there, but also that they put on such a show and really try to entertain the audience with various games and music and dancers and what not. I think the game itself was so so, but it was fun to see. I haven't seen an NBA game in a long time.

Before the game I had dinner at Cornelia Street Cafe. There were two Norwegian guys there interviewing the owner of the place with a camera. There had been three film crews there that day. Apparently it's quite a famous place that was founded in the seventies and it seems popular with songwriters and poets.

After the game I swung by Swing 46. It's quite a cosy place with a long history. There was a small crowd there of which at least a few were dancing to the live music performed by George Gee. The band was good and the female vocalist was excellent.

Last night I was a little sick and the american food (I blame the nachos I had at the game) that I had stuffed myself with came up again... Today I'm feeling a lot better. I've spent the day at home doing laundry and shopping. I want to be rested for my birthday tomorrow...