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Cocktails for a Cause

By Nell Alk, on June 20th, 2011%

Woodstock Sanctuary Rooftop Party Poster

Are you all about animals? A supporter of life-saving havens for abused and abandoned four-legged (and winged) friends? A compassionate and conscientious person? If you answered “yes” to one or more of the aforementioned and reside in or near the New York City area, have we got the perfect fête for you. This coming Thursday, June . . . → Read More: Cocktails for a Cause

Elizabeth Knight

By Precilla, on March 10th, 2011%

Williamsburg, NY based jewelry designer, Elizabeth Knight has taken my breath away with one particular design in mind, her large Water Cuff from her Water collection. The appearance on the cuff seem to be frozen water drops in a scattered and organic design but- its actually oxidized sterling silver and its handmade(just like every other wonderful design)!

Here . . . → Read More: Elizabeth Knight

“Dastardly”-ness & One Dastard Who Would Be Governor

By Wythe Marschall, on October 12th, 2010%

Some caveman named Carl Paladino wants to be governor of New York but recently said in a Brooklyn speech/hate act:

“I don’t want them [my children] brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid and successful option—it isn’t.”

(His speech apparently also included the line, “There is nothing to be proud of in being a . . . → Read More: “Dastardly”-ness & One Dastard Who Would Be Governor

Air Guitar @ Brooklyn Bowl

By admin, on April 21st, 2010%

On April 9th, a crowd of Brooklynites gathered to watch the gods of the most elusive instrument of all -the air guitar- perform. Around 9:45pm (after soundcheck and tuning) superstars of the string ghost put on a show that will forever remain embedded in my memory. Skillfully maneuvering through complex routines these Olympians of sounds . . . → Read More: Air Guitar @ Brooklyn Bowl

Old Made – Store Opening

By admin, on July 8th, 2009%

To quote the lovely Nicole at Free Williamsburg:

“Check out the Grand Opening of Williamsburg’s newest Vintage Boutique– Old Made. More than just a clever name, owners Leah Kroll and Frances Pezik are bringing you some of the cutest vintage clothing and accessories the ‘hood has to offer.

In addition to all the cuteness, they’ve recruited some awesome . . . → Read More: Old Made – Store Opening

The Teaches of Peaches @ Music Hall

By admin, on June 30th, 2009%

Photo by Nicole Wasilewicz

When I first saw Peaches I was a teenager in frilly panties drinking half of bottle of raspberry vodka before stumbling into the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. My third time seeing Peaches and I’m stone cold sober fully dressed at the Music Hall of Williamsburg about to turn 26. And one thing . . . → Read More: The Teaches of Peaches @ Music Hall

Not My People?

By admin, on May 17th, 2009%

Walking around Union Square, being a big, fat consumer, I couldn’t decide what color oxfords would be best: black or brown? What would be best for a lady who loves to wear color?! I asked a random girl who from a distance looked to have good fashion sense. “Brown. you know, all those L train . . . → Read More: Not My People?

Convoy Rocks Glasslands

By admin, on March 15th, 2009%

Glasslands seems to be shrinking. Every time I go in there, they’ve added another bar, or level. They used to be BYOB or whatever else you had on hand. Ever since the powers-that-be made it such a slick, official venue, (to keep up with the rest of burgeoning Williamsburg) it’s lived up to . . . → Read More: Convoy Rocks Glasslands

Obamanator

By admin, on November 6th, 2008%

After my sweaty second behind the black voting booth curtain, I hopped on the L train to escape Manhattan. I headed for the emptier streets off Lorimer Street. I was on my way to the Union Docs (www.uniondocs.org) community house, a non-profit documentary artscollaborative and the home of a friend. I hoped this . . . → Read More: Obamanator