The third portal in the 13 Portals, an interactive game conceived by artists Nicolina and Pérola Bonfanti that’s taking over the East Village one abandoned doorway at…
Bureau of General Services Queer Division Raises Funds For a New Home
The Bureau of General Services – Queer Division, a trailblazing bookstore and event space on the Lower East Side, will launch an indiegogo campaign on…
Bushwick Residents Call For Gun Control in Wake of Shooting Near Police Station
Local elected officials attended an open meeting in Bushwick today, at the site of a shooting in broad daylight on Saturday that left five people…
Here’s an Early Look Inside Antler Beer & Wine Dispensary
It looks like Antler Beer & Wine Dispensary is coming along nicely. The wine bar bound for 123 Allen Street is owned by Scott Garry and James…
Talking East Village-Bushwick With the Bi-Borough Producers of Slideluck
The concept is kind of irresistible: a free dinner followed by a slideshow of local artwork. The Slideluck Potshow [the former Slideluck Potshow has rebranded…
Behold the Standard East Village’s New Patio
After months of breathless anticipation, The Standard East Village’s ground-floor patio is finally open. Sorta. The patio opened this Saturday, although a hotel rep tells…
Big Snow Is Closed and Owner Yoni David Is Recovering From a Shooting
Sad news: on Saturday morning, Bushwick DIY venue Big Snow Buffalo Lodge tweeted that it was “closed for good.” The venue’s co-owner Yoni David now…
This Week: Animation Block Party, Drug Lords and Ryan Gosling’s Abs
It’s the tenth anniversary of the Animation Block Party. The animated-film festival kicks off Thursday at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with Adam Green & Binki…
Hear Luke Temple’s New One, and the Tale of Jen Turner Leaving Here We Go Magic
Shortly after touring the Nigel Godrich-produced album A Different Ship, Here We Go Magic front man Luke Temple spent the winter working on his forthcoming…
For the Folks Who Light Up the Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, It’s Christmas in July
Tonight, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will come to an end as the 72-foot, four-ton “giglio” is hoisted and returned to its…