“Thanks for Explaining Me“, a show featuring works from the estate of Jack Smith is currently up at Gladstone Gallery until this Thursday…don’t miss it! On Jack Smith, by curator Neville Wakefield: “More than almost any artist of the last century Jack Smith understood that within the prevailing cultures of success, art’s greatest role may… [Read more…]
May 6, 2011
Last night I had the privilege to see Midnight Magic at Public Assembly in Williamsburg. Imagine a musical confection made with ingredients from Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, The Gossip, and Donna Summer, with a ‘lil George Clinton thrown in for flavor. Whoooooo… what a ride! This nine piece band, including former Hercules and… [Read more…]
May 6, 2011
It felt as though it would never come, but the days are getting longer, the daffodils and tulips are blooming all around New York City, there is so much pollen in the air you can feel it pelting your skin… because it’s Spring!!! If you are like most of us, this means a change in… [Read more…]
May 5, 2011
Erin Considine’s work combines plant dyes, repurposed metals, organic fair-trade fibers, and it’s always gorgeous! Erin was recently featured on Of a Kind and here is her website. //ab//
April 29, 2011
Want summer fun??? Check out these links: Bike Rides Mermaid Parade Crest Fest Barge Music FREE NYC Public Art Exhibitions Celebrate Brooklyn Brooklyn Brewery Summer Streets Summer Stage Brooklyn Northside Festival Williamsburg Waterfront Shows Governors Island River to River Festival Bryant Park Film Festival Summer on the Hudson Midsummer Night Swing NYC Restaurant Week Jones… [Read more…]
April 28, 2011
Wednesday night at Webster Hall I saw a fantastic lineup. BOBBY BIRDMAN Bobby Birdman is musician Rob Kieswetter’s stage name. He is also, coincidentally, a member of YACHT’s backing band, The Straight Gaze. Being the first of the offerings, Bobby Birdman went on at 8:30 to a crowd of only 50 or so people. However,… [Read more…]
April 22, 2011
Despite his affection for fur, which I sincerely hope he will outgrow, Johnny Weir is a special child. I have been watching Be Good Johnny Weir on Logo and must say that I am enthralled! I feel an affinity to him. I relate to his uncertainty regarding his place in society, and applaud his… [Read more…]
April 22, 2011
HUNX AND HIS PUNX are playing Glasslands this Saturday the 23rd. Touring their second full length album, Too Young To Be in Love, which was just released on March 29th. I saw these crazy kids for the first time last fall at Cake Shop. Imagine John Waters created a pop band… this is what it… [Read more…]
June 15, 2011
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