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Rachel Cohen points us to an exhibit of Eugenie Gershoy's work which is on display through August 31st at the Fletcher Gallery located in Woodstock, New York. Gershoy is responsible for the fabulous "Pink Lady on a Swing" which hangs from the ceiling of the Chelsea Hotel lobby. (Photo: Sarah E. Dewar's flickr)   

The Pink Lady is by Renate Goebel. Eugie Gershoy's work is the papier maché portrait figures hanging above the telephone booths.

Judith Childs writes to tell us about a new song inspired by the hotel.  So, check it out!  Judith writes: "Billy Squire dreamed about the Hotel Chelsea for years and ever since I took him up to the roof some years ago to play his guitar atop the hallowed halls, he has returned, from New Zeland, to stay here, to play here and compose his dreams.  He just sent me a dvd of his new album which you can find by going to www.billysquire.net and then to Listen to Album.  "Chelsea Dreams" is seventh down the list."

Robert Shaw clues us in that a fellow Aussie stopped by the Chelsea. "Paul Capsis, a unique [to engage an over used word] Aus cabaret / theatre / singer performer has paid a visit to the famed Chelsea Hotel.  He's currently playing Riff Raff in a brilliant production of Rocky Horror here- a role way way beneath his capabilities.  Amongst Paul's talents he 'channels' dead divas including a remarkable Janis."

Cindy Gallop sends greetings along with a link to a piece in the Guardian featuring writer Joe O'Neill and family.

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