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Page 01NEW SEPTEMBER202I KARJAKANY.COM SoHo Style with Kat VanCleave Clickety Clack! Craig Thomas Enjoys the Autumn atib. KEVIN BALDWIN'S Composition No. 2 citibike K+K in SoHo Chasing the Dying 78735 of the Light amdist Rush Hour Traffic.

Page 02Letter from The Editor THE CITY STREETS n the Streets of any city there's a story to be told. But on the now bustling streets of NYCthere's always something new to be said, no matter how old or how many times I've visited those paved path- ways, they always lead to that next glorious frame. Kat + KARJAKA explore Soho and the dying of the light, as the blonde bomb causes a spectacle and the two collabora- tors giggle in the face of a Dylan Thomas poem. Giddy Up! SEPTEMBER 2021 KARJAKA.COM

Page 03OHO STYLE ...and why the hell would any- think one they could find parking KATVAN in Soho??" CLEAVE& Written by KARJAKA KatVanCleave PHOTOGRAPHEDBYKARJAKA SEPTEMBER 2021 KARJAKA.COM

Page 04KATVANCLEAVE ...we jeered as we clickity clacked our clad-in-all-black artist souls down Houston， passing the jammed traffic on foot & contort- ing our bodies to thej buildings we passed.

Page 05Is this pandem- over? I can't tell if masks are still a thing..." I chirped as I lunged toward The Good Rock behind a gyro cart. "Crouch down" he "Tilt your head, said chin forward, not that much...oh ya. that's good...hold it. hold it" he instructed before... "Yessss! Oh yes, that's something new!" he announced I shoved my leg as forward, both of us gig- gling while the bridge and tunnel traffic jam yelled “Yassssss! "Yes, indeed", we snickered as I mount ed a bike, thrust my head back fully aware of the spectacle that was us. Still giggling, kept our clickers clack- ing as we chased the light down the nearest side street. 6 SEPTEMBER 2021 KARJAKA.COM

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Page 07Was the sun done with us already? Yasssss Yasssss she said as she closed J her eyes the moon : greeted us once more.

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Page 09Kevin Baldwin Title: Composition No. 2 Series: Compositions Medium: Alcohol Ink Paintingon Paper Size: 11"x14" Year Created: 2021 In visual art, there is most often a direct- ness of communication to the audience. The painter creates a work, and the audi- ence views the work. By contrast, the com- poser writes the score, the performers in- terpret the score, and the audience hears that interpretation.Because the focus is on creating sound, the physical work that I, the composer, create is viewed as a tool to produce art. But I always wondered, why can't the score be the work? Why can't the intricate and detailed notations be appre- ciated for their visual properties? Why can't the score be notated purely for nota- tion's sake? As a composer, a saxophonist, and a visual artist, my love and disdain for the score acts as the catalyst to my Composition Original Available: www.kevinbaldwinartist.com/compositions Limited Edition Print, Run of 10: https://kevinbaldwinartist.com/limited-edition-prints AIM

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Page 11AUTUMN Training utumn. Ah. One of the absolute best and most festive times of the year. Leaves falling as they turn colors. Oktoberfest worldwide (not just in Munich, although that IS the epicenter of it all and well worth attend- ing at least once in a life- time). Commencement of the school year for all kids ～ 4-18 and many more un- der 22. Horror film festivals and reruns on TV. Football season for many. Hallow- een. Thanksgiving. Most of the Christmas/Hannukah/ Kwanzaa season (very often forgotten is that Autumn/ Fall technically runs until midnight, December 20) And last -but definitely not least -the days tend to be perfect in the Northeast of the country. Evenings can hover around 55-60 and the days are comfortably around 70, give or take. The next two months are some of the best times to explore the out- doors and bring out your in- ner child. How anyone can't feel grateful living around the New England states is 14 SEPTEMBER 2021 KARJAKA.COM with Craig Thomas www.craigthomasfitness.com

Page 12pickup game of basketball or soccer can inject new life and energy perfect days. Try any of the aforementioned activities for a change of pace and a test of some of the skills you've acquired from your hard have December, January and February to get back to it. Winter never beyond me. Natural beauty doesn't get much better than what we see trans- form around here during the next 8 weeks. Some of the most dazzling-and most strenuous-hikes can be made along the northern portion of the Ap. palachian Trail. New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont boast some of the most magnificent and most challenging hikes anywhere. For those that are more adventurous and adept (as well as experienced), the same states as well as specific sites in closer states to New York City such as Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island all present picuresque views along with physical tests of rock climb- ing. Public tennis courts are in abun- dance in and around New York City. Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island as well as Hoboken and Jersey City all can claim their share of available courts that offer up match time. Central Park even has clay courts in addition to the standard hard courts. To get a scenic and pristine view of New York City, Brooklyn and Queens and the New Jersey coastline around Hoboken and Jersey City from a water vantage point, there are a few options. Hudson River has several locations that have kayaks for rent. Jetski's and wave runners are plentiful and there are more than a few locations that can rent out sailing-although that can often be only for memberships or clubs. Getting out on your bike and going into the doldrums of the everyday patterns. for jogs is a simple, cost free option. Just going for a run around bordering Now is the best time to see and experience fall foliage and take in neighborhoods can afford you a change of scenery and a fresh perspective. Bike rides that go a few extra miles can save work training indoors. anyone from the boredom and wrote And don't worry about missing out on a few days at the gym, you'll rhythm of a cycling class. Even driving a few miles away from your home for a fails to show up every year. -CT SEPTEMBER 2021 KARJAKA.COM 15

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