Diabolo Follies

Rich Hughson and I are putting together a comedy diabolo routine as part of Flower City Vaudeville's performances this September at Rochester Fringe Festival. This video is one of our first backyard run throughs. I've dubbed in some accordion music by fellow Flower City Vaudeville member, Dave Paprocki. I'll try to post a more polished version when we get there!

Circus Dog!

It's not much, but here's what my dog, Amanda, can do.

relax . . .

These are some photos taken during a glorious few days with friends at their new cottage on Lake George. Thank you, Art and Susan. You have found your perfect place. 


(music and images © Ward Hartenstein 2011)

Greta graduates!

"Hello, graduates of the grooviest school ever founded by starchy white folk in the 19th century."

That was the opening comment by guest speaker, anthropologist and humanitarian, Paul Farmer. Needless to say, everyone applauded.

Greta graduated with dual majors in Art History and Dance. She has a paying job at The Whitney Museum in New York for the summer.

"Dance Installation"

Here are some excerpts from Greta's Senior Dance Concert event, March 31 - April 2, 2011. The dance was performed at various "on site" locations around the campus of Wesleyan University.

Dancers: Matthew Carney, Adam Forbes, Jeremy Isard, Lindsay Keys, Lindsay Kosasa, William Mithoefer, Bulaong Ramiz, Phoebe Stonebraker, Maia Weiss. Choreographed by Greta Hartenstein.

What does New York City do when there is a big snowfall?

New Year's Eve in Rhode Island

Thanks to Mary and Scott for hosting this weekend of food, fun, and frivolity!