How long have you been here? And, how has the neighborhood changed since then? We all have our stories about the undulating Greenpoint streetscape—people moving in, people moving out, condos […]
Category: Art
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So you want to self-publish? 10 points to consider before you go to print
Before the Internet, you needed a book agent or a handful of luck if you wanted to spare your novel a slow death in a publisher’s slush pile. But now, […]
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Sim F-expletiving Ross: Easy Truth to Redemption
Sim Ross is one of those guys who says the f-expletive for every possible expression of his temperament. Pissed. Happy. Mistaken. Excited. Wishing you a happy birthday. F-expletive. His Instagram […]
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Weekend Music Picks: Beyond the Headline(r)s (4/4-5)
Back in the day, there was an advice columnist who assumed the persona of a familiar figure: your most annoying relative. He provided “wisdom you did not ask for […]
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Weekend Music Picks: From Club to Bluegrass with Headbanging in between (3/27-29)
Abby Hollander plays Skinny Dennis Sunday night There is a spirit of cautious optimism in our neighborhood this week. Ice has disappeared from the sidewalks. There are fewer sightings […]
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The NRIs at the Pine Box Rock Shop
Seven out of eight rockers agree: “kids are the new rock,” said Collin Cogan, drummer of Washington, DC-based band, The NRIs, as we ate spinach dumplings and jalapeño poppers at […]
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Instagram Recap: Greenpoint Gallery Night
Even though this past Friday brought more (unwanted, unexpected) flurries and cold, gallery owners took the storm in stride and kept their doors open late for Greenpoint Gallery Night. And […]
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TONIGHT *Greenpoint Gallery Night (7-10PM)* – This is How We Do It!
It’s been a long week, Greenpoint Gallery Night is happening tonight (3/20) from 7-10PM, and Montell Jordan is on my mind singing: ♫ It’s Friday night, and I feel all right […]
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Birds of Paradise: Lee O’Conner Book Launch & Reception (3/20)
Last year, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lee O’Connor, an amazing Greenpoint photographer. This Friday, she’s celebrating the launch of her visceral, enigmatic portraits at Picture Farm Gallery. You’re […]
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Get Your Art Crawl On! Greenpoint Gallery Night is Happening this Friday! (3/20)
There’s no better draw for a cool, fun-loving crowd than art and booze. Greenpoint Gallery Night, which we are once again media sponsors for, returns this Friday (3/20) from 7-10PM to […]