I’d like to make you feel something and maybe one day you’ll sing a song of mine a little too loudly walking down the street. That’s what we’d all […]
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“What If Brooklyn Was a Cartoon Character?” Conversations with Daniella Urdinlaiz
Daniella Urdinlaiz is a Greenpoint-based artist specializing in illustration, animation, and design. From her drawing desk she’s created worlds that have traversed the internet realm onto films, websites, and blogs […]
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Support the Family of East River Skate Shop Owner Rich Oates
If you’ve walked past the East River Skate Shop in the past couple of weeks, you’ve seen the tribute to Richard Oates outside his shop. Oates was tragically killed while skateboarding […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Bevon St. Louis-Brewster
Designer Bevon St. Louis-Brewster is a master of graphic storytelling that’s striking to the eyes. Oftentimes, his preferred medium of choice is the clothing we wear. “What better way […]
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Weekend Music Picks: Blizzard Edition
I mean c’mon you know it’s just going to turn out to be a normal boring winter storm this weekend. But just in case, our show recommendations will keep you […]
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“Nightcap Riot: Mombucha”: Culture and Live Cultures Make for One Heck of a Night Out
When “I can’t feel my face,” refers to the walk from the subway instead of Drake’s oeuvre, you know the deep freeze of mid-January has descended. It’s hard to find […]
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Your Chance to Go Berserker Tonight on a Microphone That Smells Like A Beer
I’m not a big karaoke guy. Those private karaoke rooms take too much planning i.e. friends flaking out at the last minute for the get-together. Then to sing you have […]
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A Crafty Saturday at The Shanty Over Whiskey & Waffles
In the land of pairing food with libations, there are wine pairings and beer pairings but whiskey pairings? Apparently, this is considered “outré by many” but as I learned one […]
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House of Vans to Resolve Marital Discord this Saturday (1/16)
You know the old adage, opposites attract. Admit it, you know of at least one couple where that’s the case. Maybe you are that couple. She plays lead guitar in […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Tattoo Artist Jenna Bouma
You’ve probably seen her work around Instagram. And if you haven’t, Jenna Bouma of East River Tattoo (1047 Manhattan Ave) is known for her signature style illustrations – characterized by bold, […]