The Fillmore East’s new plaque wasn’t the only historical marker unveiled in recent days — last week, while we were trying to score tickets for Television…
We Visited Michael Stipe’s Studio, and So Can You
Michael Stipe’s personal art studio is in a weirdly public place—the gallery for NYU’s studio art school, 80 Washington Square East. But he only works…
Doc NYC Is Bringing a Dizzying Number of Documentaries to Town
If you’re the type to get excited about hacker documentaries, then clear your calendar between Nov. 13 to 20, because the Doc NYC festival is…
Glamorama! A Bowie Ball and a Roxy Music Tribute
With Halloween coming up, it’s time to respect the musical visionaries for whom — to paraphrase Ministry — every day was Halloween. Wig out at…
Stomp Raised Hell While NYU Tried to Kick a Court Ruling to the Curb
Stomp left its East Village stomping grounds today to help make some noise against NYU’s expansion efforts in Greenwich Village.
Journey to Jackson Heights Without Having to Hop On the 7 Train
Audiences of the latest play to appear at The New Ohio Theater can relish the sweetly comedic absurdity of an Indian man handing an Ecuadorian woman…
The Story of Kim’s Video & Music, Told By Its Clerks and Customers
When the last remaining location of Kim’s Video & Music announced it was closing for good, most agreed it was just another nail in the…
Judd Apatow and a Disconcertingly Clean-Shaven Louis CK Have Been Dropping into the Comedy Cellar
Some weeks ago we heard that funnyman-turned-filmmaker Judd Apatow had been returning to his roots and doing surprise standup sets at the Comedy Cellar. And apparently…
Silencio: A Tribute to David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti
Pittsburgh’s Silencio isn’t your typical cover band: they’ve mastered Angelo Badalamenti’s scores (from Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Mulholland Drive, and Lost…
Two New Juice Bars For the Village, Including Another Liquiteria
The plywood came off of the former Blimpie on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 13th Street to reveal – you guessed it – another…