New York

18 Nov 2011

Broke-Ass Pop Culture: I’m New Here

So I’m pretty new to NYC. Like, I-don’t-move-in-to-my-apartment-until-December new. And like anyone new to the city, I’m pretty excited to see it all dressed up for the holidays. Images of “Home Alone 2” and “Miracle on 34th Street” (old and not as old) march through my brain like the Macy’s

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18 Nov 2011

3rd Ward’s Fall 2011 Member Group Show FREE Tonight

Want to see eclectic art tonight? You’re in luck because Brooklyn’s 3rd Ward is hosting their Fall 2011 Member Group Show. Many pieces of work will be on display, from photography to drawings, paintings and sculptures. The event will begin at 7pm and admission is FREE if you RSVP here.

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17 Nov 2011

Canstruction at the World Financial Center through Nov. 21st

The 19th annual Canstruction competition runs through November 21st at the World Financial Center Winter Garden. Each year, contestants construct displays using only cans of food. They are not allowed to damage the can or label so very little to no adhesive is used. The entrants this year include an

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17 Nov 2011

Cheap Beauty Tip of the Week: Learn All About Acne for FREE

What’s better than getting cheap skin care advice? How about getting FREE skin care advice? The International Dermal Institute is not only where all of the research and development of Dermalogica products come from, but its also the education epicenter for professional skin therapists worldwide. It’s where estheticians go after

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17 Nov 2011

A Dollar More for Dignity: Bianca

To sustain any healthy relationship you have to pump love, commitment and money – lots of fucking money.  I incessantly go beyond my means when it comes to dating, which is fine, when it’s just dating.  But when the warm bowels of a relationship come calling, there’s no way around

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16 Nov 2011

Dempsey’s Drunken Smartass Olympics

You had me at “Drunken.” Dempsey’s in the East Village is known for their Wednesday pub trivia night… and the title just makes me happy. The Drunken Smart Ass Olympics prides itself on the diverse topic range of the questions and since you can have 5 in your team, I

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16 Nov 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: The Postelles

The Postelles are a band so diversely talented that they can release a Ramones cover on the same EP as a Joe Jones cover and make you unabashedly swing your hips to both. Lead singer Dan Balk, guitarist David Dargahi, bassist John Speyer, and percussionist Billy Cadden met during high school

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15 Nov 2011

Rathbones Pub & Grill’s Weekly Specials

Happy hour has become the standard in bars since who knows when. You usually get a dollar off all drinks or some other type of special. Rathbones gives you the best of both worlds — ­specials on both food and drinks. From 7-11 PM you will receive a unique special

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