Playing Cards Made From Discarded Subway Passes
For around the cost of a plane ticket to New York City, you can own a set of Metrodeck playing cards inspired by The Big Apple. read more
Found in: Comedy, NewsRooftop Films Announces 17th Annual Summer Series Line-Up
Rooftop Films’ Annual Summer Series announces this year’s season will kick off on May 10. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsKoch
Released on the very day that its subject passed away at age 88, Koch is a fitting eulogy for the 105th mayor of New York City. The title may have been held by three men since Ed Koch’s three-term run from 1978 to 1989 but for many New Yorkers, it still belongs to Koch, “the people’s mayor.” Directed by former Wall Street Journal reporter Neil Barsky, the documentary charts both the triumphs and fiascos of the beloved figure while celebrating his singular personality. Quick with a quip and infamously blunt, Koch remained politically active right to the end while reflecting... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsMarnie Stern Offers Date with Fan as Part of Album Release
Musicians have done some truly strange things over the years to promote their work. Even then, offering a romantic date is still about as unorthodox as you can get.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Central Park Five
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns (along with co-directors Sarah Burns and David McMahon) is almost deceptive in his approach with his latest documentary, The Central Park Five. Audiences may be prepared for a movie about a group of young black and Hispanic men, wrongfully convicted of one of the crimes of the century—raping and nearly killing a woman (known famously as the Central Park Jogger) out on her nightly run in Central Park. However, this brilliant documentary is actually about the human psyche—specifically the ego—and the lengths to which all members of society (police, lawyers, members of the media, the... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJoey Ramone Video Pays Tribute to Late Singer, New York City
It was no secret that Joey Ramone loved his hometown of New York City. Many songs he wrote were about his love and admiration for it. After his death in 2001, the city showed it’s respect to the singer by naming a street after him. Now, Ramone is being honored in another way in his favorite city.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGovernors Ball 2012 Recap and Photos
The folks who occupied Randalls Island over the weekend were hungry. Delirious for the serenity of an island, ticketholders of the second annual Governors Ball came ready to absorb the festival’s impressive lineup and intimate setting. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsCatalpa Festival Announces Lineup With Black Keys, Snoop Dogg
On July 28 and 29 the first Catalpa Festival is set to take place on Randall Island in New York City. The event is set to feature The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV on the Radio and The Big Pink. How about that - a festival with the backdrop of the world's most famous skyline. Doesn't sound too shabby. And with the likes of The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio and The Big Pink in the first round of artists announced, the event sounds like a recipe for a delicacy. read more
Found in: Music, NewsInaugural CBGB Festival Hits New York City This Summer
Even though New York City’s legendary CBGB shuttered its Bowery location in 2006, organizers just announced a new five-day festival honoring the club’s storied roots. Scheduled to take place July 4-8, the CBGB Festival will include live shows, musical films, conference-style industry workshops and intimate storytelling. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFormer Luna Lounge Owner Talks New Book Wake Me When It's Over
hen Luna opened its doors in 1995, free of an entrance fee to quality music, the bar was a dreamland - it became a home to rock legends from Interpol, Elliot Smith, The Strokes, Jody Proter... the list goes on. We caught up with Rob to discuss his autobiography. The meat of the book is centered around Luna and the cultural and historical significance it created within New York's 1990 - 2000's music scene. Brace yourself - he's a man of many beautiful-dreamlike-stories. read more
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