Hurricane Irene Forces Cancellation of Numerous New York City Shows
With Hurricane Irene looming ever larger on the horizon, people in New York are starting to take the threat seriously: The subways have been shut down and residents are packing up and exiting the city to take shelter somewhere safer. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsPanda Bear Announces Tomboy Box Set, More Tour Dates
Animal Collective member Noah Lennox, commonly known as Panda Bear, released _Tomboy_ earlier this year to a healthy level of critical acclaim. Now he's rolling out the deluxe vinyl edition of his sophomore effort. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsPaul McCartney Makes Documentary About 9/11
Paul McCartney has created a documentary about his experiences in New York City immediately following the September 11th attacks. The film, titled The Love We Make, will debut the day before the 10th anniversary of 9/11.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsNew York's Rooftop Films Series Kicks Off 15th Season on May 13
Tonight marks the launch of the 15th season of one of the coolest movie events around, the Rooftop Films series. The film festival/flash mob/mass sit in began in 1997 as the brainchild of filmmaker Mark Elijah Rosenberg, who needed a way to entice people to watch his short films. He called a few filmmaker friends, put a program together including both his and their works, bought an old 16mm projector and a big white sheet, hand-printed some invitations, and a staple of the New York film scene was born.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsLCD Soundsystem Announces Final Show
LCD Soundsystem devotees hoped that this day would never come, despite the fact that This Is Happening and last year’s tour were all but certain to be the band’s final musical endeavors. Over the weekend, however, frontman James Murphy announced that the group would be playing its last show ever at Madison Square Garden on April 2.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Magazines of 2010
While we no longer publish print, we certainly still cherish it, and these magazines are the biggest reason why. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMy Morning Jacket and Holly Miranda Photos - New York, NY - Terminal 5
Photos by Mark C. Austin... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsBlack August: A Hip-Hop Benefit Concert Premieres Tonight
New York-based rap fans, get thee to the Lincoln Center tonight.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsAwesome of the Day: Pop-Tarts World
There’s a lot we could complain about: the economy, neverending bills to pay, the oil polluting our oceans. But this past Tuesday, the good folks at Kellogg’s wanted to give us something to help us forget the negativity, and focus on humanity’s brighter moments. We’re talking, of course, about Pop-Tarts World.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayNew York Public Library Declares Steve Martin, Ethan Hawke, More "Library Lions"
The New York Public Library has announced five “Library Lions” to be honored at their Nov. 1 black-tie gala, individuals chosen “for their contributions to the world of ideas.” This year’s gala honors actor and writer Steve Martin, actor/novelist Ethan Hawke, novelist Zadie Smith, author Malcolm Gladwell, and New York Public Library President Paul LeClerc.... read more
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