On Thursday December 7th come to the opening for photographer Valdir Cruz at Throckmorton Fine Art located at 145 East 57th Street from 6:00 - 8:00. The show will consist of 20 years worth of beautiful black and white photography work from Brazil which includes, trees, waterfalls and the Yanomami.
Halloween in New York
Walking down the street in Chelsea I ran into Big Bird.
Photo copyright ©2017 Rita Rivera
Native American Pow Wow at Queens Farm
The 39th Annual Native American Pow Wow took place at Queens Farm in New York over the weekend, July 28-30, 2017. Over 40 tribal nations were in attendance. Men, women and children danced to the heartbeat of the drums. It was a beautiful experience.
Montana and Wyoming
In May 2017 I set out to visit Yellowstone National Park with an old dear friend. We had all gone 20 years ago with my Mom. I had hoped to come back and see the beauty of this amazing American treasure and stay at the Old Faithful Inn, which we did. We stopped where the Battle of the Little Big Horn took place in Montana, also known as Custer's Last Stand. The sheer beauty and heaviness of this place makes one feel the enormity of what happened here on June 25, 1876.
In Cody Wyoming we stayed at the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody's beautiful Irma Inn built in 1902 for his daughter. The prime rib dinner is one of the best I have ever had. There was no room for dessert, so on our way back through Cody we stopped for some coffee and slice of homemade blueberry pie.
There is nothing quite like the openness, fresh air and beauty of Montana and Wyoming, particularly Yellowstone. We literally experienced all four seasons in just a week. I hope you get a chance to see this special place.
Happy Holidays!!!
Scooter in wreath. ©2015 Rita Rivera
Thinking of Paris
I came home from work and turned on the news. I was shocked by what I was seeing and hearing. A terror attack so brutal and heinous, I could hardly believe it but it was true. I could not take myself away from the tv, wondering if more carnage was about to happen. Over 127 people killed and many more injured critically. Makes me so sad and angry. My thoughts and prayers as so many of us, are with the people of the City of blinding light, Paris. We love you.
Couple looking at the Eiffel Tower. ©2010 Rita Rivera
Pope Francis in New York's Central Park
Had a great time in Central Park with my old friend Alice to get a glimpse of Pope Francis. We arrived at 11:00 am. We walked slowly to get into Central Park which took 3 hours. We were tens of thousands of people with the same goal in mind. We made it into the park by 2:30 and then we found a place where we could see him pass by after 5:00. Was it worth it? Of course! We connected with so many people around us. People who were Catholic and those who were not. There is something special about Pope Francis that transcends religion and beliefs.
Million March, NYC
Million March NYC, December 13, 2014 over 50,000 people gathered and marched to protest the killing of unarmed African Americans across the United States. It was a peaceful march from Washington Square Park to 34th Street and downtown to City Hall.
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas to all and wishing you a very happy 2015!!!
Ewan McGregor!
Me and Ewan McGregor in NYC!
Read MoreEn Foco blog!
I was recently featured in Nueva Luz, En Foco's beautiful color magazine. I had a lovely surprise when I opened its pages last month and saw my photo of New York Yankee's closing pitcher Mariano Rivera. I was doubly surprised when I saw the blog! Thank you Miriam Romais of En Foco and special thanks to Ilan Stavans for writing so beautifully about my photograph.
Here is the link http://blog.enfoco.org/2014/09/03/picturing-diversity-the-democratic-eye-part-1b/
Beautiful Day!!
Pink peony at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Read MoreHappy Easter!
I started with this image when I created my website a year ago So here it is again! My dog Scooter in bunny ears!
© 2013, 2014 Rita Rivera
Redman
On my way to class, walking along Centre Street I saw this man dressed in red from head to toe!
Color Work by Robert Capa
The International Center of Photography has put on an extraordinary show of legendary Magnum photographer Robert Capa. This show is absolutely captivating. Its full of never before seen color work by Magnum's star photographer. You will see work from the 40s and early 50s that were showcased in the big picture magazine's of that era. This show has everything from fashion to Hollywood stars, soldiers and includes personal letters sent to his brother Cornell and more. The exhibition closes on May 4, 2014!! Hurray you don't want to miss it!
Photograph copyright @Robert Capa
Photograph copyright @Robert Capa
The Holidays!
2012 Bergdorf Goodman Window ©2012 Rita Rivera
Read MoreRally for Bill de Blasio
I was at City Hall this afternoon for a rally held by the Latino community for New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio. Willie Colón, Rosie Perez, Congressman José E. Serrano and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez were there. Nice to be able to tell Ms. Perez how much I enjoyed her performance in the new film The Counselor. Its a star studded cast with Bardem, Fassbender, Cruz, Pitt, Perez and few other wonderful casting surprises like Bruno Ganz and a terrific performance by Cameron Diaz. Brace yourself for some extreme violence. The acting will blow you away!
Next Mayor of New York Bill de Blasio and wife attend rally on the steps of City Hall. © 2013 Rita Rivera
Actress Rosie Perez at Bill de Blasio rally. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Rosie Perez speaks at Bill de Blasio rally.
©2013 Rita Rivera
Bill de Blasio and wife attend rally at City Hall.
©2013 Rita Rivera
Halloween in NYC!
Halloween was magnificent this year. The annual New York Halloween Parade has been going on for 40 years. Last year it was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. People were so creative with their costumes and were in a great mood! I had a funny lighted pink wig on and this woman is coming toward me, to photograph me, I am thinking wow, she looks like Diane Keaton! Well, being New York it was Diane Keaton! I will share a few pictures.
Diane Keaton taking pictures with her cell phone!
©2013 Rita Rivera
Great make-up! ©2013 Rita Rivera
A ghoulish woman and pig. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Man kisses pig. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Father and daughter on Halloween. ©2013 Rita Rivera
A good costume of Hangover star Zach Galifianakis. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Zombies. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Cleo on her cell phone. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Send in the clowns. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Minnie Mouse. ©2013 Rita Rivera
Great costumes. ©2013
My Baseball Photos Featured on www.acurator.com
I am happy that some of my baseball photos are featured on acurator.com
I have to thank my friend Mary Engel for connecting me with Julie Grahame, acurator's editor in chief!
http://www.acurator.com/blog/2013/06/rita-rivera-speak-english.html
Darlene Love Featured in New Documentary
Darlene Love and other notable singers discuss their lives as back-up singers for some of the biggest names in the business including Jagger, Bowie, Sting and Ike and Tina Turner.
In the photo below Darlene Love (center) poses with teens after the screening of "Twenty Feet From Stardom."
