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Posts by Author Archives: Billy McEntee

Billy McEntee has been fortunate to work for arts non-profits in Boston, Denver, Berkeley, and now New York. His writing has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Vanity Fair, American Theatre, HowlRound, Observer, and others. He's usually getting wine at Dandelion or eating cookies at Archestratus.

Damen Corrado Traces A History of Street Art

by Billy McEntee January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Mr. C has given life to a vibrant and ever-evolving form of expression.

Jungle NYC, The New Plant Shop Making Wellness ‘Accessible’

by Billy McEntee January 8, 2021January 7, 2021

Planted focuses on affordable, well designed planters and lovable plants for all.

Greenpoint Art Circle Offers A Supportive Group for Artists

by Billy McEntee January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

“Creating is every person’s birthright.”

Exponential Festival Heads Online for 2021

by Billy McEntee January 6, 2021January 8, 2021

Exponential Festival will offer a myriad of virtual performances.

Thursday Spotlight: With Artists Short on Showcasing Opportunities, IRL Gives Their Work a Home

by Billy McEntee December 24, 2020January 5, 2021

Considering, drafting, and generating art is the bulk of the creative process, but there’s one other aspect that is just as vibrant, just as exciting: sharing that work with an […]

Thursday Spotlight: Offering Free Space, the Park Church Co-Op Uplifts Artists

by Billy McEntee December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

The pandemic has been hard on many workers, and that certainly includes artists. Deprived of live venues to play in and financial relief to help keep them afloat, many have […]

The William Vale Now Offers Rooftop “Glice” Skating

by Billy McEntee December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Rockefeller Center this ain’t, and that has its pros and cons. To start with the pros, your odds of catching COVID at The William Vale — which is now offering […]

Newly Opened Borsalia is Full of Italian Flair, Coffees, and Desserts

by Billy McEntee December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

I grew up in New Jersey, which is to say when I would go to restaurants you were greeted with a basket of bread as quickly as you were a […]

The City Reliquary’s Holiday Bazaar Features Gifts, Crafts, and Drag

by Billy McEntee December 10, 2020December 12, 2020

For those missing the buzz and cheer of a holiday market packed with unique gifts, ideas for stocking stuffers, and even frisky entertainment, fret not: The City Reliquary in Williamsburg […]

Thursday Spotlight: Jen Toth Scribbles (and Celebrates) Local Businesses

by Billy McEntee December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

Santa loves a stocking stuffer, and Greenpointers love whimsical art depicting their nabe. Jen Toth (@jenscribblesny) has found a way to combine these loves — not that commercial value is […]

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