He’s lived in Greenpoint his whole life.
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.
Posted inArt
Rainy Fu’s Cityfuuds Pays Tribute to Local Culinary Icons
The plight of restaurants amid COVID inspired her work.
Posted inMusic
Pandemusic Supports Musicians and Keeps Live Performances Going
“Music is in crisis.”
Posted inCulture
“Romantic Lowlife Fantasies” is a Fizzy, Photographic Collection of Late-Aughts, Bygone Brooklyn
Capturing a photograph is capturing a feeling.
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Posted inArt
POMPEI Offers Art, Vibes, and Community
One of the many blessings in Greenpoint is that there’s no shortage of artwork and galleries. Wandering the alphabetical streets, main drags, and waterfront, it’s not hard to spill into […]
Posted inComedy
With Comedy Clubs Closed, Rachel Williams Finds Laughs at Local Restaurants
Williams produces a free biweekly comedy show.
Posted inArt
“That Greenpoint Artist” Steve Wasterval Leaves Paintings Around the Neighborhood
These paintings can’t be bought, only found.
Posted inCulture
One Year Later, New Short Shows Greenpoint “When We Paused”
“I remember feeling terrified of leaving the house.”
Posted inCulture
Triskelion Arts Pivots from Stage to the Page Amidst Pandemic
Empty theaters means creative revenue streams are essential.
Posted inCommunity
North Brooklyn Gay Bars to Support During COVID
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 […]