Two icons of the Cinema of Transgression have new work out. The sultans of sleaze in question are Richard Kern and Nick Zedd, outre photographers…
How Latte Artists and Pizzaiolos Mourn Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell died at the age of 52 on Wednesday, of what the Detroit medical examiner said was a hanging by suicide (his wife now…
Houston Street Theater Sold; Ovenly to Expand to Williamsburg
Jon P. Waulters, a 50-year-old Bushwick resident, was arrested Wednesday after attempting five Gotham bank robberies this week. [Bushwick Daily] Landmark Sunshine Cinema was purchased…
The Frying Pan and Brooklyn Bowl Are Summering in Industry City
Gone are the summers of Mister Sunday parties at Industry City– nowadays, you can find them over at Nowadays, in Ridgewood. But don’t start penning…
Governor Cuomo Really Wants You to Pound Some New York Beers
Consider Governor Andrew Cuomo your new drinking buddy. As we recently noted, he signed legislation exempting small-time breweries from brand label registration fees, resulting in…
Comedians Will Talk Shit (Literally) at the Lower East Side Film Festival
When the Gilbert Gottfried documentary, Gilbert, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, we learned more than we ever wanted to about the potty-mouthed comedian’s bathroom…
Smorg Vendor Tramezzini Brings Its Venetian Sandos to the Lower East Side
First came Trapizzino, and now comes Tramezzini. Lower East Siders are getting a serious education in Italian street sandos. Back in February, the Roman pizza…
Teen Arrested for Synagogue Fire; Central Station Might Shutter This Weekend
Police revealed that they arrested 14-year-old David Diaz for Sunday’s fire at the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol synagogue. [NY Post] Though unconfirmed, the Ace Hotel group…
Eurodance Gorillas, Bad Tattoo Roasts, and More Performance Picks
WEDNESDAY Heaven Is Here! A Eurodance Party and Spiritual Rebirth Seminar Wednesday, May 17 at Ars Nova, 8 pm: $16 Do you love Eurovision? Did…
Great Comet’s Dave Malloy On Epic Choral Songs, Hamilton, and Showing Tunes to a New Generation
Nowdays, the commercial and insular shell that is Broadway is feeling a little less untouchable. Of course, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is a major catalyst behind this shake-up, but…