Synthicide: Three-Year Anniversary Thursday January 4, 10 pm to 4 am at Bossa Nova Civic Club: FREE Even if right now the weather’s making you…
How Sex Sold Songs in New York’s Early Theater Days
This week, we continue with our series of longer pieces unraveling the histories of storied buildings. James Norman knew exactly what he was doing when he walked…
The Theater That Was a ‘Weapon in the Class Struggle’
This week, we continue with our series of longer pieces unraveling the histories of storied buildings. In June 1931, with America’s working class still deep in the…
Two Greenpoint Robberies; RIP Jimmy’s Diner Greenpoint
Three masked men stole $36K in cash from a Huron Street octogenarian’s apartment on November 29 as the victim played dead on his couch. Police…
RAE BK Had an Old-School Art Party With DJ Kool Herc and It Went Like This
The last time I saw a bunch of RAE BK‘s work all in one place was in 2015, just after the street artist and Brooklyn-native…
Art that is ‘Vapid and Screaming,’ Philosophical Collage, a Solo Show Duo, and More
Vapid & Screaming Opening Monday January 2, 6 pm to 9 pm at 208 Bowery. On view through January 4. Nowadays, gallery space in Manhattan…
Cracking the Case of the Mystery Safes in the Speakeasy Basement
This week, we continue with our series of longer pieces unraveling the histories of storied buildings. If you walked into a building expecting to see a regular…
Will the Pain Ever End? 2016 Died and Took the Creator of Bambi With it
Even if the actual ball drop is kinda hazy, as long as you’re reading this, you’ve made it to 2017. Congratulations. Seriously though, 2016 was the worst. Case…
From Anarchist Hangout to Bathhouse to Arcade: The Steamy History of 6 St. Marks
This week, we continue with our series of longer pieces unraveling the histories of storied buildings. It’s a little after seven on a Friday night, and the…
Arrest Made in EV Stabbing; New Eatery to Bring a Taste of Long Island to E. 6th St
Jayson Avila was arrested on two counts each of assault and attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a couple in Alphabet City apartment building one week…