COVID has had a grave impact on the local bar and restaurant scene, and, even before these hard times, queer haunts have historically struggled more to stay afloat. A haven […]
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.
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Greenpoint Video Tour Illuminates Neighborhood’s Rich History and Culture
“There’s no place like Greenpoint”
Posted inArt
Damen Corrado Traces A History of Street Art
Mr. C has given life to a vibrant and ever-evolving form of expression.
Posted inLifestyle
Jungle NYC, The New Plant Shop Making Wellness ‘Accessible’
Planted focuses on affordable, well designed planters and lovable plants for all.
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Posted inArt
Greenpoint Art Circle Offers A Supportive Group for Artists
“Creating is every person’s birthright.”
Posted inEvents
Exponential Festival Heads Online for 2021
Exponential Festival will offer a myriad of virtual performances.
Posted inArt
Thursday Spotlight: With Artists Short on Showcasing Opportunities, IRL Gives Their Work a Home
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 […]
Posted inArt
Thursday Spotlight: Offering Free Space, the Park Church Co-Op Uplifts Artists
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 […]
Posted inCulture
The William Vale Now Offers Rooftop “Glice” Skating
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 […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Newly Opened Borsalia is Full of Italian Flair, Coffees, and Desserts
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 […]