Only two things could make me wake up and trek to the Upper East Side: Art and Central Park. This Sunday, I was well rewarded with both. George Terry, a […]
Posts by Author Archives: Yana
Born and raised in the Philippines, Yana spent her first 7 years in the US living in LA. Now, a transplant to New York, she considers herself one of those people who fell in love with Greenpoint at first sight. For this little gypsy, the Big Apple is another great
adventure. A bicycle-riding, art-loving, design junkie, she enjoys making new friends and discovering the brooklyn way of life: backyards, bikes and beers.
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Tuesday Throwdowns: Election Projections & Hurricane Fundraisers
Who said Tuesdays were boring?! November 6th is going to be monumental, either in a political or philanthropic way. • Black Rabbit (91 Greenpoint Ave) Screened all night. Cheer. Cry. […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Dine Easy: Greenpoint Rooftop Supper Club
When I arrived for sunset drinks on a private rooftop in Greenpoint, I was greeted with a whiskey absinthe cocktail, followed by a smattering of shishito peppers and oysters. Haunting […]
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Archtober Greenpoint: Developing a Tactical Urbanism Intervention
As we all know, October = Archtober. Brooklyn has been the hub of emerging designers and forward-thinkers mainly because of the influx of cultures colliding and a healthy mix of locals […]
Posted inCulture
Archtober: Architecture & Design Events in Greenpoint & NYC
Funny how synchronicity works — I was just thinking if there was Fashion Night Out for the fashionistas, there has to be one for the design-junkies, like me. Lo and […]
Posted inArt
REVERSE Space: Last Night Tonight! Sunday 8/19
On Friday, I stopped by REVERSE Space, which opened in May 2012. Six artists were invited to create and exhibit in the space from July 16-August 19. Friday was the […]
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Opening: Where They Swam // Other Relics
It was hot, humid, sticky. It’s summer in New York. Friday nights are often special; this friday in particular was the opening of Gina Pollack‘s solo exhibit of Where They […]