Although it was a scorcher, Crest Fest 2012 was a great day. It truly had a festival feel with good live music, great artwork, a fun crowd, good beer and […]
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Brooklyn Imbecile: Mixed Media
My appreciation for abstract art comes more from the streets of Brooklyn than the galleries of Manhattan. Devoe Street 11222 So, forget that it’s chipped, sprayed or splattered paint and […]
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Sunday (Evening) Snaps: The Heat Beats
In this heat, my brain only works in shapes and colors. Stay cool! All photos taken on Instagram by Jennifer Galatioto (me!)
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FYF + Vans Present One Hell of a Party: The Rapture & Tanlines
Last Wednesday, The Rapture and Tanlines hit the stage for the first Vans House Party of the year. Presented by FYF, each show is free with an online RSVP, open to […]
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Crest Fest 2012: Sneak Peek
In order to enter Crest Hardware Store for a sneak peek of the art show, I hopped over a sunshine yellow threshold that was still wet from a fresh coat […]
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And I Thought We Were Neighbors! Ethel’s Brew is a PR Scam
The email started out like this: “Hi Justine, I am writing to you today to introduce you to Ethel’s Brew (ethelsbrew.com), created by my 80-year-old grandmother – the eponymous Ethel – who is a […]
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Sunday Snaps: East River View
People are truly fascinated with water. As Greenpointers we have great views of the East River. Here are a few shots with smoke stacks in the background. Make sure you […]
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The HÜB@Northside An Inflatable Pean To Hyper-Connectedness
The warehouse space the size of Rhode Island that served as mothership for the Northside Festival was the perfect place to first experience TheHÜB. A striking modern sculpture and interacting […]
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Wise Blood at Glasslands
A drum kit, a table with a computer and synthesizers and about 50 excited people, four of which were extremely eager for the show. This was the scene when Chris […]
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Chris Brown and Drake? How sad.
As if you needed any more indication that hip hop is in a bad place right now, the Drake Chris Brown saga solidifies this fact. The music that once brought […]