In my top 10 list of unique summertime activities in the city, MoMA PS1’s Warm Up 2012 is definitely up there. It’s an outdoor live music series held every Saturday during
the summer at the MoMA PS1. Lest you become confused like I did, this is NOT
the MoMa (Museum of Metropolitan Art) in Manhattan but the one in Long Island
City. But don’t let that deter you – it’s just a quick subway ride to get to this
museum in Queens. Upon arriving, you’re led into the courtyard of the museum
where there’s a giant urban installation called Wendy. Beyond the installation, there’s a DJ playing what is called
“experimental music”, a cryptic name for what is basically not mainstream music. Self-described as ethereal-lounge-eclectic,
if that makes any sense. Regardless, the whole laidback vibe and relaxing music
was refreshingly un-New York (I was almost reminded of my days in hippy
Austin!).
