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THE UNSETTLING WORLD OF PIERRE GERVOIS, CONCEPTUAL TEXT-BASED ARTIST

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describing and characterizing social interactions at a very granular level as well as and dynamics of power in our society. His work always describes social interactions in a neutral way, without any judgement, emotion, or stated point of view.

Pierre Gervois is a French-born American artist living and working in New York City. He is a text-based

artist and a crypto poet

His words are displayed on the same rectangular background of which their are inseparable, present in all of his pieces. He practiced painting from the early 1990s to 2021 when he started to create digital artworks minted on the blockchain.

He is represented by The Verse Verse Gallery since 2021. His works have been acquired by museums for their permanent collections such as the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (NYC), the Tezos Foundation,the NFT Museum of Newberry, and Mad Arts Museum. Pierre Gervois has lectured about text-based conceptual art and crypto poetry at New York University, The City University of New York, and the University of Anchorage Alaska.

Sitka, ALASKA

Sitka hotel

Overlooking the Sitka Harbor and Crescent Bay, our newly renovated hotel is the perfect place to bring the family together. Adventure and relaxation awaits you in the scenic town of Sitka, Alaska. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, and golf— there’s something for everyone when you visit the one and only Sitka Hotel.

Nestled in the southeast portion of Alaska is a small borough that goes by the name of Sitka. Once home to the Tlingit people over 10,000 years ago, Sitka has a plethora of historic places and sites to experience. With beautiful scenery, plenty of wildlife, and an amazing community of kind people, Sitka is perfect for the more adventurous crowd of people.

seward, ALASKA

Arctic paradise Seward

Imagine sleeping comfortably in your beautifully decorated, cozy, and quiet room with a private bath surrounded by beautiful colors and stained glass. Enjoy a full homemade Alaskan healthy breakfast and gourmet coffee served in one-ofa-kind stained glass dishes made by your host at your own private dining table.

After your host sets up your adventures for you, you can walk to almost anything you decide to do. Hike the famous Mount Marathon, and see a beautiful rainforest, a gorgeous alpine bowl, while looking for birds, moose, bears, or mountain goats. The trailhead is a few blocks away.

When you return, your host provides great recommendations for local restaurants for dinner. Do a little private shopping and view the one-of-a-kind stained glass art and jewelry made on-site. Try on anything you like. Exploreyour creative side and take a private lesson in American Tribal Style or Persian Dance, learn how to play drums or do Tai Chi.

The room has an antique double bed and is great for a single person or couple. A cot is available if needed. It also contains a small refrigerator and microwave. Laundry service is available for a fee. The bath contains a shower and bathtub.

Anchorage, ALASKA

Spacious, modern, private top floor apartment loaded to make your stay memorable w/XL jet tub, decks, hammocks, solarium, chef’s kitchen, XL TVs, recliners, telescope. Wall to wall windows w/ dramatic views across Merrill Field + the Chugach Mountains. Centrally located in established neighborhood just minutes to shopping, restaurants, airport, downtown + midtown. Perfect home base to exploring Alaska’s beauty. Enjoy your morning coffee watching the sun rise over the mountains.

Spacious living space (1700 sqft!) that spans the entire third floor of a multi family apartment building. Located near the midtown and downtown areas of Anchorage you will be less than 10 minutes drive to many stores, museums and other attractions and only a 15 minute drive from the airport. However you will feel like you are in your own private mountain lodge as you enjoy sweeping mountain views and golden Alaskan sunshine.

You will find all the modern comforts of home with our modernly furnished living areas and well supplied kitchen. Guests love catching up on laundry with the full size washer and dryer while being able to prepare delicious meals at home.

Relax in the hanging chairs in the solarium with the serenity of live plants and sun pouring in from the skylights. Board games and a reading library ensure there is plenty to do even on a rainy day.

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Valley hotel palmer

Valley Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown Palmer and is fully part of the history of the people of Palmer.

View from the hotel on the majestic surroundings.

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Ben Paris restaurant

The

name Ben Paris evokes a storied Seattle history. It refers to a successful businessman and the landmark Ben Paris Cigars, Lunch & Cards establishment, which was housed in the same location steps from Pike Place Market as today’s Ben Paris.

Ben Paris, the man, was reknowned locally as a sportsman, entrepreneur and conservationist. Along with establishing several businesses, Paris advocated against commercial fishing traps in the Puget Sound and fought for the legalization of selling beer on Sunday.

Ben Paris captures that same pioneering spirit with adventurous cocktails, classic dishes with a current spin, and a lively and vibrant atmosphere where friends and families gather.

Conversation kitchen restaurant

Conversation Kitchen & Bar is Thompson Seattle’s signature new American restaurant that offers an approachable fine dining experience in a welcoming setting curated to foster conversation and ignite a sense of community.

The menus offer an array of thoughtfully prepared dishes, focused on fresh local produce, farm-raised proteins, and the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Executive Chef Chris Ingmire brings a distinct vision that combines inspiration from the abundance of the Pacific Northwest with his experience in top kitchens across the country to offer an unforgettable dining experience at Thompson Seattle.

Nue restaurant

“We didn’t open Nue to preach some abstract culinary philosophy about what we think people should eat. We're not about saving an ancient approach to cooking for future generations, nor are we interested in teaching the world about the benefits of some high-tech, new one. As artists and chefs, Nue is about sharing what excites us. Freakishly awesome food.”

“As avid travelers, and insatiable eaters, we set out to build the same kind of casual gathering, food and drink place we consistently frequent while abroad, but for whatever reason, can never quite find back home. As seemingly diverse as they are, the divey tascas of the Iberian Peninsula, the explosively colorful markets that blanket Asia, the smoky outdoor grills found throughout the Balkans and the vivid town squares of South America all share a lot in common: simple, unassuming, always unique, conspicuously approachable, often times surprising and most importantly, insanely delicious.”

“We’re not trying to be "Fusion", nor are we claiming that our offerings are verbatim "Street Food", "Farm to Table", "Craft" or any other trendy buzzword of the day. What we are building is a space that allows our staff and our guests an opportunity to experiment and explore, to both work with and taste new flavors and foods without any pretense or culinary douchiness. We’re building a place where we want to hang out, making the foods we love to eat and we're confident you will too.”

WILDWOOD Distillery

Erik Liedholm Master Distiller & Owner

Since 2014, Wildwood Spirits has taken pride in producing spirits with the highest quality ingredients, many of which are organically grown and locally sourced from their backyard in the Pacific Northwest– sometimes from founder Erik Liedholm’s literal backyard.

Kur (pronounced ‘cure’) gin is made in the London Dry Gin style and is produced with Washington heirloom variety red winter wheat. A backbone of classic juniper aromas and flavors are emphasized with the subtle citrus of Seville oranges, as well as Douglas Fir and Braeburn apples from co-founder Erik Liedholm’s backyard.

Rendition, a five-year straight rye whiskey, is one of the newest (yet oldest!) additions to Wildwood Spirits Co.’s portfolio. Finished in barrels that previously housed the distillery’s award-winning bourbon, The Dark Door, Rendition unites aromas of citrus, cinnamon and baking spice with flavors of white pepper, mocha and vanilla for a lengthy, rich finish. This Whiskey is incredibly smooth and refined and is our favorite spirit made by Wildwood Spirits. Highly recommended!

Wildwood Spirit Co.’s versatile Solgud (Swedish for “sun god”) captures those rays in a sweet and spicy liqueur. Made with the zest of Seville oranges and fennel seed, it is aged in their used bourbon barrels for three months. With hints of citrus and vanilla mingled with flavors of anise, it’s perfect as a float on your favorite margarita or on its own for a delightful digestif. Also delicious with cocktails and surprisingly good paired with a fine cigar.

In the spirit of farmers from colonial times, who maximized local crops by making distillates from excess fruit and grain, Wildwood Spirits sources nearly all of our ingredients from local farms. Nearly all of the produce used for distilling at Wildwood Spirits Co. — from cereal grains (corn, barley, and wheat) to Braeburn apples, to Douglas fir– is grown in Washington state. All these spirits are handcrafted with love in small batches in Bothell and Ballard, WA.

The Seattle Gaslight Inn was originally built in the early 1900s for Paul Singerman, a prominent Seattle businessman. The home is an excellent example of Craftsman-style architecture, with a wide porch, low-pitched roofline, and overhanging eaves. The interior features rich, dark colors, with oak trim work and paneling. This historic site was granted landmark status by the city of Seattle in 2015.

Meet the cutest host you will ever meet, but if he is not available for the check-in don’t worry, the owner in person or his wife or his family in law will welcome you. It is definitely a family business and the kindness runs into the family.

In addition to the eight guest rooms, the inn has a number of common areas for guests to enjoy. Relax by the oak fireplace in the spacious living room, or enjoy a good book in the library.

Outside, you can take a walk by our koi pond, or enjoy an afternoon swim in the in-ground heated swimming pool, surrounded by a spacious poolside patio and comfortable chaise lounges.

3 years ago the current owners decided to take over a 50 year old Bed and Breakfast business and bring it to a airbnb. Cosy, charming and very well location from the public transportation it could be a resting hub for your trip in Seattle or a destination in itself.

What ever you chose you will feel at home.

The Seattle Gaslight Inn is located in Seattle's coolest neighborhood: Capitol Hill. In the late 80s and early 90s, Capitol Hill was the epicenter of grunge music. Today, it's packed with unique art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. (One of our favorite establishments is Bakery Nouveau, the finest French bakery in the city and is only 3-minute walk from the inn.)

This gorgeous century-year old mansion beside all the amenities, Private bathroom, coffee machine.. is full of treasures you have to discover while you are longing in the living room or taking the monumental stair. Everything is original or match the style. This piano is even older than the house!

Don’t forget to say Hi to the super friendly cats Tuxie & Neo.

THE SPACE NEEDLE, A SEATTLE LANDMARK

One of the most photographed and recognized structures in the world, the Space Needle was built as a cultural centerpiece for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, whose theme was “The Age of Space.”

At 605 feet tall, the landmark was constructed to symbolize humanity’s Space Age aspirations, and since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, continues to represent the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle.

The tower’s 520’ saucer-shaped “top house” offers visitors Seattle’s only 360degree indoor and outdoor panoramic views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges.

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BLUEGRASS MASS AT CARNEGIE HALL

Commissioned by Mike and Kay McCarthy, The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass blends the classical mass, modern choral sophistication, touching poetry, and traditional bluegrass instrumentation into an exhilarating musical experience. The mass was premiered by Monroe Crossing with VocalEssence, a professional choral group led by Philip Brunelle. Mark Anderson of Monroe Crossing notes, “It’s a classical piece of choral music that’s a stunningly beautiful work of art. It has given us the opportunity to work with some great choirs and conductors, and to bring bluegrass music to a classical audience for the very first time.”

“To bring the solemnity of the classical choir-based mass together with the down home sparkle of bluegrass—now there’s an assignment for a composer! My highest hope is that listeners coming from one tradition, classical or bluegrass (and perhaps dubious about the other), might discover something new and wonderful in the combination.

Composing the music for The World Beloved has given me the chance to write cheery sacred music—imagine! And it has brought me back to roots I only barely remember.

As I listened to the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, from whom the terrific band Monroe Crossing takes its name, I recalled the music I heard while visiting grandma and grandpa in Blue Earth, Minnesota, many years ago. It was country music with a church flavor that told stories and it came out of a scratchy old record player. Grandma would not have allowed dancing but under the table I tapped my toes.”

-Carol Barnett, Composer

MARIEBELLE: MADE IN NYC LUXURY CHOCOLATES WITH SOUL, LOVE, AND GENEROSITY

“Life is all about the pleasure and happiness we find in food, art and beauty.”

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Maribel Lieberman, Chocolatier Founder of MARIEBELLE

Maribel Lieberman is the founder of MarieBelle New York, and to this day, its most inspired doyenne. From her first chocolate shop in Soho, Maribel’s passion for discovering and sharing new flavors, has seen her continually reinvent how we enjoy chocolate. Lieberman lives in Soho in New York City with her daughter Angelina and her lovely pug, Willow.

Maribel’s passion for confections started at an early age when as an eight-year-old child, she would make sugar candies and sell them to neighborhood children in her native Honduras. Her New York story began at the Parsons School of Design where Maribel’s love for fashion and design would take her on a jaunt in the fashion industry, followed by five years running her own elegant catering company – Maribel’s Gourmet Cuisine. This paved the way for her discovery of chocolate as a lifelong passion.

Maribel’s first New York City storefront, Lunettes et Chocolat, was a shop focused on both designer chocolates and glasses. Following this, Maribel’s bug for entrepreneurism led her to open her pride and joy, MarieBelle New York’s Soho shop, in 2002. And the future is equally delicious with the addition of Cacao Market in Brooklyn and the Japanese transplants of both stores in Kyoto.

Maribel’s advances as a female chocolatier have not gone unnoticed, with Inc. Magazine naming MarieBelle New York as one of “the fastest growing private companies in America” in 2012 and Oprah Winfrey herself giving accolades to her products in her highly coveted “Oprah’s Favorite Things.”

The afternoon tea is an exceptional experience: Delicious food, sophisticated atmosphere, beautiful plating, attentive service, everything contributes to a moment of pure pleasure.

Our favorite drink is the hot white chocolate: a beyond delicious drink. This drink alone worth the trip to Mariebelle store and cafe in Soho on Broome Street.

Thick and decadent, treat any chocoholic to the ultimate chocolate indulgence with this 10oz tin of Aztec Dark Hot Chocolate from MarieBelle New York. Rich and creamy and a favorite praised by Oprah, Forbes, and the New York Times, it contains 60% South American single-origin pure chocolate rather than cocoa powder. Best part of MarieBelle New York's hot chocolate? It's remarkably versatile and can easily be prepared in various ways to enjoy according to your taste

Take a bite out of the Big Apple with MarieBelle New York’s collection of chocolate caramels. Featuring 16 pieces designed with iconic images from across New York and Brooklyn, each is made from creamy dark chocolate and smooth caramel highlighted through various all-natural flavors including Fleur de Sel, Italian Espresso, and Chocolate Caramel. Beautifully arranged and artfully packaged inside the exclusive New Yorkthemed box, it’s no wonder these chocolate caramels make for the tastiest souvenir in New York City.

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PROTETTA TRAYS: THE POWER OF ELEGANCE

Protetta accessories are the epitome of luxury and functionality. Each piece is masterfully crafted to blend aesthetic beauty with practical use. From elegant trays to sophisticated add-ons, Protetta’s collection adds a touch of refined elegance, making every corner of your space a showcase of style and luxury.

Protetta

are a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.

Inspired by the rich heritage of Italian art and architecture, each design reflects a blend of classic beauty and modern sophistication.

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Driven by a passion for functional art and high-end home decor, we established Protetta to offer fine living enthusiasts a trusted source for luxury items. Located in the Heart of New York City, Protetta was build on a foundation of integrity and pride.