CHELSEA HOTEL: LAST OF THE RESIDENTS: Merle Lister, Choreographer and artist talks life, art, NY

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

This lady is so charming and interesting ❤

[@jayalper4930]

I was staying at the Chelsea. When I saw Merle sitting in the lobby, she had a glowing purple aura. I’ve never saw anything like that before or since. Everyday I was at the hotel we hung out. She’s glorious. Thank you for the precious interview.

[@brendadawson4912]

I could listen to this sweet lady speak all day! I love her stories. I love her spirit, her heart. ❤

[@patriciareyes1356]

I met her one day sitting on a bench in front of what used to be East of Eighth on 23rd street. We just started talking. What a beautiful spirit and a bright spot in my day! She really made an impression me on me. She must have had an exciting life and she’s a part of the Chelsea Hotel history. I haven’t seen Dreaming Walls, but I plan to watch it. Love Merle!❤

[@denisebell3435]

i just love the old new yorkers of those times. my kind of people. too bad it has changed so tremendously new york is not new york like before.

[@soynikolasa]

Thank you for this interview. I saw her on the Dreaming Walls documentary and just wanted to know more about her. She's lovely.

[@christine8184]

Love Merle's stories from back in the day.Such an amazing place the Chelsea Hotel was and still is. I've always loved this place.

[@marielandry1805]

Bless her heart! Thank you kindly for sharing.

[@denisesevera9490]

The interview is very interesting but all you really see is a close up of this person's face - would have loved to see a tour since the hotel is a one of a kind landmark...

[@HotVoodooWitch]

I used to know someone who had a studio apartment in the Chelsea; in fact, I stayed there a few nights to watch her cats when she went out of town. This would've been in 1986 and there were a LOT of roaches. Stanley Bard was running things back then.

[@NYricanMinded]

My children are third generation native New Yorkers ( from NYC) and so they love the arts. From a very young age I loved the theatre, music, art, and literature and so I introduced the same to my children. I could listen to Bohemian, artsy people forever..My eldest son enjoys his visits to museums on his days off.......

[@danskyhusky]

sorry, i want to ask, is msg kosher?

[@bugmanuk]

When sourced properly, yes.

[@DGNYY27]

Only when the Knicks and Rangers play

[@lars5174]

There are more residents still in the Chelsea.