Bernie Sanders has been compared to a muppet time and time again, but as far as we know, only one artist has lovingly turned him into…
Seven Badass Things Said By ‘Fuck Paintings’ Artist Betty Tompkins
Since we last caught up with Betty Tompkins– the downtown artist best known for her “Fuck Paintings,” she’s been doing what an established artist should be…
Trash Bar Owner Aaron Pierce On His New Bushwick Jazz Joint, The Rosemont
The Rosemont, the new one from Aaron Pierce of bygone Trash Bar, has soft-opened in anticipation of a grand opening in May. For those who remember the Trash Bar…
IFC Center Lobbies For an Expansion That Would Bring Six New Screens
Anyone who has visited the IFC Center in winter knows the particular pain of waiting in line for a popular film in the freezing cold. No,…
Something Fishy On St. Marks: A Nod to Polish Culture, It Turns Out
Back in October, Dasic Fernandez created a mural on St. Marks Place meant to represent the city’s cultural diversity. But what’s that above it? Turns…
4 Talks: Yoga-Class Erotica, Jack Bender’s ‘Picture Book for Adults,’ and More
TUESDAY Love Thyself, Kunt: A Night with Badlands Unlimited April 12 at 7 p.m. at KGB Bar, 85 East Fourth Street. When Badlands Unlimited’s “New…
Browse This ‘Nude Thrift Shop’ For Some Naked, Oozing Painted Weirdness
Its awning says Second Time Around is a thrift shop, but it doesn’t have all that much clothing on its shelves, and this weekend there won’t be any on…
Bernie Rallies With TV on the Radio; Developer Nabs Wythe Ave Site
Bernie Sanders, spotted floating above Madison Square Garden last night (above), has added Prospect Park and Long Island City rallies to his Washington Square Park…
Long-Gone Record Shop Tropicalia in Furs Pops Up in Party Mode
Deadly Dragon Sound just joined the long list of shuttered downtown record stores, but that doesn’t mean the news is all bad where quirky vinyl…
An Iron Maiden Among Cowboys From Hell: I Survived Speed Metal Dating
Now I have you with me, under my power. Our love grows stronger now with every hour. Look into my eyes, you’ll see who I…