New York

12 Aug 2009

FREE! Movies in parks all over the freaking city

Summer in New York means not wearing pants and avoiding buildings before winter sets in and it’s too bitterly cold to be outside. And as the summer winds down, New York is coming to the of the free outdoor movie season. Tonight, several burroughs are playing flicks to satisfy everyone’s

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12 Aug 2009

A Little Soul in Your Bowl: The “5” Royales

This is the first in what will be a periodic post bringing you music that might brighten your day, could never be considered bad, and will definitely put a little soul in your bowl. The “5” Royales were a phenomenally talented and overlooked group that recorded in at least five

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11 Aug 2009

FREE Music and Parties! CHIN CHIN, GUMBO, and the BEATARDS

It’s hot, stagnant, and sticky here in Brooklyn.  There’s no use beating it, so why not just indulge?  Get in the mood for some freaky, all-night dancing and soulful music events this week.  And just for you, all of ‘˜em are FREE. ~~~ Tuesday August 11th 8pm – CHIN CHIN

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10 Aug 2009

2Pac: The Musical 2night

If Tupac’s not dead, he’s most likely hanging out someplace with Amelia Earhart, Elvis, and Bigfoot. And if he’s still alive, would a musical based on his music kill him or entertain him? Decide for yourself and see 2Pac: The Musical at Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater tonight. In recent jukebox

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08 Aug 2009

Shakespeare and Lightning Bugs for FREE

Summer has always been a time to get fresh with the insects and the foliage of New York’s wide array of parks.  Do not be misled by the implications of the word park ‘“ in NYC we’re talking everything from weedy cracked asphalt corners to Agrarian works of art.  While

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07 Aug 2009

Garbage = art at Trashion

My friend and I went trolling the streets and returned with a My Little Pony, sparkly fake flowers, and teddy bear. Then we doused them with lighter fluid and set them on fire in a vacant lot for our own entertainment. Luckily, some artists are less self-centered than us, and

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07 Aug 2009

Pop Culture Overload: Andrew WK in Radio Show Tribute to John Hughes

The finale of last year’s Indie Rock Karaoke was a group of guys singing Amarie’s ‘œOne Thing.” Host Andrew WK’s contribution was standing at the front of the stage, clutching two empty mic stands while shaking them back and forth, and it was one of the greatest things I’ve ever

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06 Aug 2009

5 Veggie Pub Food Options in NYC

If you’re like me, you like to drink massive amounts of beer, have an unhealthy and inexplicable fetish for bearded and be-plaid-ed men, and are thus known to frequent various pub-type establishments.  Ok, well, maybe not the middle thing.  But, the point is: what to do if you’re hungry and

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