Missed Tribeca, or didn’t want to schlep into Manhattan? Don’t fret! For a fifth year, cinephile hotspot Nitehawk is teaming up with Tribeca to present a selection of films from […]
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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Tibetan Monks Come to Greenpoint To Offer Free Sacred Art Tour and Construct Sand Mandala
Sacred Arts Research Foundation and Golden Drum will be hosting the Drepung Gomang monks July 31–August 5 for a week of events open to the public. The main event will be the […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Gail Stoicheff on Heritage, Recipes, and Paint
Gail Stoicheff has been painting in the nabe for over a decade, crafting quietly epic paintings with sweeping strokes and stunning visuals. For this week’s Thursday Spotlight, we chatted with the […]
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Greenpoint Gems: Wanpaku Ramen also hosts The Hidden Pearl, a Secret Craft Bar in the Back of the Restaurant
Many restaurants have a craft cocktail menu, but few have their own craft cocktail bar. Wanpaku — the ramen powerhouse at 621 Manhattan Avenue — is one of the rare […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Chinese Artist Qieer Wang Portrays Mental Illness and More in Her Art
Local artist Qieer Wang’s work is incredibly diverse. She dabbles in multimedia, illustrations, film and more, having contributed to the likes of NPR and LennyLetter. We caught up with the […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Meet Kweighbaye Kotee, Founder and CEO of Bushwick Film Festival
At her core, Kweighbaye Kotee is a community builder: she triumphantly brings together artists and audiences, neighborhood long-timers and newbies alike. Her talents coalesce most notably in the Bushwick Film Festival, […]
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AngelOnce and GoopMassta Come to Bushwick This Friday for a 3D Art Experience
This Friday, 3rd Ethos Gallery presents “Pink and Green 2, The Hype Series,” a duo show featuring West Coast artists AngelOnce and GoopMassta who are collaborating in New York together for the first time. Leading […]
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The Karcher Hosts Pride-Themed Storytelling Event (with Dandelion Wine!)
June may be waning, but the Pride events keep a-comin’. On Friday, June 28, intimate hair salon The Karcher (760 Manhattan Avenue) is hosting a queer storytelling event with drinks […]
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Salt+Charcoal on Bedford To Offer Nine-Course Tasting Menu on Tuesday
Al fresco dining, light but filling fare, and a quieter pocket of Williamsburg: Salt+Charcoal offers it all with flare and flavors aplenty. Located on the corner of Bedford and Grand, […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Tony Falcone Captures Portraits of L Train Commuters in the Face of Change
The L Train is closing, this we know. Brooklynites will relocate, biking will increase, businesses may shut down. It’s a great deal of change in an ever-changing borough, and no […]