Hi-Collar Delivers Taste of Japan's Take on Western Coffee

How is it possible that in 2012 not one single Japanese-style coffee shop operated in the most international city in the world? After all, we have some of the best sushi restaurants, there are over one hundred restaurants serving ramen, sake bars can be found in several neighborhoods, and Yakitori is no longer considered street food but the focus ... (more)

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2013/12/hi-collar_japanese_coffee_nyc.php

DIARY: Homes for the Holidays

THE BIG DIFFERENCE between art parties at Christmas and other times is that everyone attending is off duty.

http://artforum.com/diary/id=44595

Best New Year's Eve Options for $100 or Less

Whether you want to ring in 2014 with a 4-mile race through Central Park , a salsa dance party in The Bronx or a yoga meditation workshop in Astoria, DNAinfo New York has your perfect evening planned.

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131228/times-square-theater-district/best-new-years-eve-options-for-100-or-less

Airbnb Renters Open Their Homes to the Enemy: NY Mayor Bill de Blasio

... an earlier ruling that would have levied a $2,400 fine -- reduced from an original $40,000 -- against an East Village man who rented out his apartment through Airbnb's site. The ruling found the man, Nigel Warren, not guilty of violating city laws. ...

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230292?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entrepreneur%2Flatest+%28Entrepreneur%29

Airbnb Renters Open Their Homes to the Enemy: NY Mayor Bill de Blasio

... an earlier ruling that would have levied a $2,400 fine -- reduced from an original $40,000 -- against an East Village man who rented out his apartment through Airbnb's site. The ruling found the man, Nigel Warren, not guilty of violating city laws. ...

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230292

Stray voltage shocks dogs in East Village

... no one knew what it was for. A spokesperson said Con Ed is checking into this in an effort to make sure these East Village residents are satisfied with the utility's response. Some dogs refuse to to walk on the sidewalk past a house on East 7th ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24299960/stray-voltage-shocks-dogs-in-east-village

Celebrating Christmas at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Police lined barricades outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan, getting ready for midnight mass.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24299928/celebrating-christmas-at-st-patricks-cathedral

Culinary Culture-Hopping in NYC

... power, as the first pizzeria to open in the U.S. Perhaps best known for its vibrant nightlife scene, the East Village is dripping with artistic expression. That same creative flair extends to the culinary scene, as well, with a multitude of cultures ...

http://www.fodors.com/news/culinary-culturehopping-in-nyc-7377.html

America Takes Down Osama bin Laden’s Lawyer

Osama bin Laden's lawyer didn't live in a cave in Afghanistan. Like so many terrorist lawyers, he was a New Yorker.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3104588/posts

Bushwig, Brooklyn Drag Festival, Is Rethinking Drag Culture

... draws heavily from the famous Wigstock festival (referencing Woodstock), which was held annually in New York's East Village throughout the late '80s, '90s and 2000s. Hosted and co-founded by Lady Bunny , Wigstock grew from a group of drunken friends ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/22/bushwig-drag-festival_n_4474490.html

Up Next

... 212.226.2262, opening tomorrow, you'll see New York looking as sweet as can be. Philly's Han Dynasty , at its East Village outpost, 90 3rd [12th/13th] 212.390.8685, is serving delicious Szechuan food. Go for double-cooked pork belly and Dan Dan ...

http://manhattanusersguide.com/article/up-next-december-5-2013

Part-time Aspenite Burt Bacharach performs Saturday in the reopening of the Wheeler Opera House.

... (i.e., a casino) but at the New York Theatre Workshop, a hip spot where new works are developed in the hip East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The show is led by 26-year-old Kyle Riabko. A singer-guitarist, Riabko built "What's It All About?" ...

http://www.aspentimes.com/news/9384327-113/bacharach-songs-music-pop

The Hive Theatre to Premiere a Brief History of the Soviet Union, 1/16-2/1

THE HIVE THEATRE is pleased to announce the world premiere production of A Brief History of the Soviet Union, written by Vladimir Zelevinsky and directed by Jacques Stewart.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/The-Hive-Theatre-to-Premiere-A-BRIEF-HISTORY-OF-THE-SOVIET-UNION-116-21-20131220

Melissa O'Donnell on Her New Restaurant Thelma on Clinton and How Clinton Street Used to Be

... Upstate, on First Avenue, is a cute little place with great oysters. The other restaurant I like in the East Village is Calliope. The food is amazing and I'm happy they are doing well. I love the rabbit kidney special. Along with the Lower East ...

http://www.papermag.com/2013/12/melissa_odonnell_on_her_new_re.php

Danny Brown Drinks Celebrity Booze; Williamsburg Pizza Opens LES Location

... will include three hours of beef, beer, wine, and spirits served by chefs from Fletcher's Brooklyn BBQ , the East Village Meat Market , Kutsher's Tribeca , and more. Buy tickets now to get the Early Bird VIP special. [Grub Street] * In ...

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/12/fatty-cue-brisket-cook-off.html

Mighty Quinn's barbecue headed for Clifton

Exciting news for Clifton - the Promenade Shops will be getting a branch of Mighty Quinn's Barbecue , the East Village restaurant acclaimed by critics .

http://blog.northjersey.com/secondhelpings/3811/mighty-quinns-barbecue-headed-for-clifton/

Annual 'Pokey,' 'Schleppie' awarded for New York City bus service

... big gaps in service or bunched together. The M101/2/3 goes from Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan to the East Village on 3rd and Lexington Avenues. The three routes share the "trunk route" of 3rd and Lexington avenues. The M101 moved 29,341 ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=resources/traffic&id=9366036&rss=rss-wabc-article-9366036

Champion Porsche and Pop Artist Michael Perez Team Up For This Years Art Basel Miami

Pop Artist Michael Perez joins the ranks of New Yorkers who have made Miami their home.

http://www.9magazine.com/champion-porsche-and-pop-artist-michael-perez-team-up-for-this-years-art-basel-miami.html

Lower East Side Corner Could Be Named 'Beastie Boys Square'

A Brooklyn resident wants to name the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets after the hip-hop trio , marking the corner shown on the cover of their groundbreaking 1989 album "Paul's Boutique."

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131217/lower-east-side/lower-east-side-corner-could-be-named-beastie-boys-square

Hurricane Sandy Class Action Lawsuit

The prospects for a Hurricane Sandy-related class action seeking rent refunds from landlords across the state are "gravely in doubt," a state judge ruled.

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/12/16/state-wide-sandy-class-action-on-its-last-legs/

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Opens Second Location in New York City

We've loved the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck for some time now. So the news that they are opening their second bricks-and-mortar location in Manhattan got us excited.

http://www.outtraveler.com/gps/2012/12/big-gay-ice-cream-shop-opens-second-location-in-new-york-city.html

NYC's SantaCon part naughty, part nice

Freezing temperatures. Sheets of sopping snowflakes. Outcry from New Yorkers tired of a city turned into a playground for debauching Santas.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1174209-nyc-s-santacon-part-naughty-part-nice

Red-suited revellers hit NY bars

Revelers dressed as Santa Claus pose for a picture at a park during the SantaCon event in New York December 14, 2013.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/redsuited-revellers-hit-ny-bars-20131215-hv5ri.html

SantaCon Takes East Village in Flurry of Crowded Bars and Beer Lines

The city was crawling with Kris Kringles Saturday morning as SantaCon, the annual North Pole-themed pub crawl, got off to a crowded start.

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131214/east-village/santacon-sweeps-east-village-up-wake-of-crowded-bars-long-lines

Red-suited revellers hit NY bars

AT least ten people have died in civil unrest in Bangladesh sparked by the execution of an Islamist party leader for war crimes.

http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/red-suited-revellers-hit-ny-bars/story-e6frfkui-1226783417808?from=public_rss

SantaCon takes its lumps in NYC, but still thrives

Freezing temperatures. Sheets of sopping snowflakes. Outcry from New Yorkers tired of a city turned into a playground for debauching Santas.

http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_24726327/santacon-takes-its-lumps-nyc-but-still-thrives?source=rss

Red-suited revelers hit NYC bars for SantaCon as organizers promise fewer ho-ho no-nos

Christmas fun on the slopes of Whistler mountain saw 75 Santas and Mrs. Claus ready for some skiing and festivities that go with the season.

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Redsuited+revelers+bars+SantaCon+organizers+promise+fewer+hoho/9288315/story.html

SantaCon 2013: Throngs of sloshed St Nicks descend on cities from...

It's that time of the year again, when hordes of Santas, reindeer and elves descend on New York City for a night of epic bar hopping - but this year the red-suited revelers faced a push-back from some angry locals.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2523860/SantaCon-2013-Throngs-sloshed-St-Nicks-descend-cities-coast-coast-massive-holiday-bar-crawl-New-Yorkers-crack-naughty-revelers.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

New York Theater Producer Honey Waldman Passes Away at 87

The New York Times reports that Honey Waldman , who along with her husband refurbished a movie house in Nyack and a bank in the East Village into two theaters, passed away on December 8, 2013, due to heart failure.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-Theater-Producer-Honey-Waldman-Passes-Away-at-87-20131214

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

HOLD FOR STORY BY JENN PELTZ. FILE. In this Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, revellers dressed up in Santa outfits travel on a bus in London during a SantaCon festival parade through the streets of London.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/us/article/This-year-NYC-SantaCon-aims-to-curb-ho-ho-no-no-s-5060798.php

SantaCon New York planners ready for rowdey red revelers

In this Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, revellers dressed up in Santa gather at Trafalgar Square during a SantaCon festival in London.

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/12/santacon-new-york-planners-ready-for-rowdey-red-revelers-98050.html

Bad SantaCon-troversy hitting the streets

When red-suited revellers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits, but to others, it's the blight before Christmas.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/bad-santacon-troversy-hitting-the-streets-235841461.html

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312140227

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, John Paul, center, of Manhattan, dressed as an Elf and Michael Smallwood, of Brooklyn, dressed as Santa ride the E train downtown in New York for the annual SantaCon pub crawl where participants dress up in Santa and other Christmas themed outfits.

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131214/NEWS0102/131219613

Composer Phil Kline Leads Chorus in Unsilent Night Tonight

Tonight , December 14, 2013 at 7:00pm, composer Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the 22ndannual holiday presentation of UNSILENT NIGHT .

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwclassical/article/Composer-Phil-Kline-to-Lead-Chorus-in-UNSILENT-NIGHT-1214-20131213

SantaCon tries to clean up its act

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/crime-courts/ci_24722721/santacon-tries-clean-up-its-act?source=rss

NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

A crowd of people in Santa Claus costumes gathers in front of a liquor store on Broadway in New York.

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nyc-santacon-aims-to-curb-ho-ho-no-no-s-1.6603517

Excitement, Concern Ahead Of Saturday's Annual SantaCon

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/13/excitement-concern-ahead-of-saturdays-annual-santacon/

After complaints, New York City SantaCon event aims to be less naughty, more nice

In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, John Paul, center, of Manhattan, dressed as an Elf and Michael Smallwood, of Brooklyn, dressed as Santa ride the E train downtown in New York for the annual SantaCon pub crawl where participants dress up in Santa and other Christmas themed outfits.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/world/After+complaints+SantaCon+event+aims+less+naughty+more+nice/9283694/story.html

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, a meandering Kris Kringle convention, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/transportation/this-year-nyc-santacon-aims-to-curb-ho-ho-no-nos/ncKQs/

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

In this Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, revellers dressed up in Santa outfits travel on a bus in London during a SantaCon festival parade through the streets of London.

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/national/2013/12/this_year_nyc_santacon_aims_to_curb_ho_ho_no_nos?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald%2Fnews+%28News+%26+Opinion+-+BostonHerald.com%29

Digital Marketing People on the Move: December 2013

December is not only a month of holidays, but also a season of new hires and and promotions in the digital marketing industry.

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/2318621/digital-marketing-people-on-the-move-december-2013

Organizers try to quell SantaCon-troversy ahead of annual NYC gathering

Dec. 11, 2010: John Paul, center, of Manhattan, dressed as an Elf and Michael Smallwood, of Brooklyn, dressed as Santa ride the E train downtown in New York for the annual SantaCon pub crawl where participants dress up in Santa and other Christmas themed outfits.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/13/organizers-try-to-quell-santacon-troversy-ahead-annual-gathering/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fnational+%28Internal+-+US+Latest+-+Text%29

After complaints, NYC SantaCon event aims to be less naughty, more nice, this year

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://www.ngnews.ca/Canada---World/Society/2013-12-13/article-3542035/After-complaints%2C-NYC-SantaCon-event-aims-to-be-less-naughty%2C-more-nice%2C-this-year/1

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, John Paul, center, of Manhattan, dressed as an Elf and Michael Smallwood, of Brooklyn, dressed as Santa ride the E train downtown in New York for the annual SantaCon pub crawl where participants dress up in Santa and other Christmas themed outfits.

http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/12/13/3664840/this-year-nyc-santacon-aims-to.html

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When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://m.timesunion.com/news/us/article/This-year-NYC-SantaCon-aims-to-curb-ho-ho-no-no-s-5060798.php

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho...

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://www.am1280thepatriot.com/article.aspx?id=72aebed0-c04a-4d49-a636-ac0762f161b2&catid=6

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/62db3457c5d74e24898e0c217df17e5f/US-SantaCon/

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

FILE. In this Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, revellers dressed up in Santa gather at Trafalgar Square in London during a SantaCon festival in London.

http://www.timesunion.com/news/us/article/This-year-NYC-SantaCon-aims-to-curb-ho-ho-no-no-s-5060798.php

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb...

FILE. In this Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, revellers dressed up in Santa gather at Trafalgar Square in London during a SantaCon festival in London.

http://www.wlfi.com/news/national/this-year-nyc-santacon-aims-to-curb-hoho-nonos_14811155

This year, NYC SantaCon aims to curb ho-ho no-no's

But to others, it's the blight before Christmas. After complaints about boorish, bar-hopping St. Nicks got attention from local officials and police, the event's ringleaders are trying to quell the SantaCon-troversy ahead of this year's gathering Saturday.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/12/13/3176514/this-year-nyc-santacon-aims-to.html

'Dead' man missing for 20 years returns, demands to be declared alive

... couldn't afford to keep their apartment. She moved the family into her parents' place on Avenue D in the East Village and took a data-entry job earning $8.25 an hour. Aaron, who was 12 when his dad went missing, said he got mixed up with a bad ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/dead-man-missing-for-20-years-returns-demands-to-be-declared-alive/

The Front Bottoms list their top 10 LPs of 2013, playing BV holiday...

... Furnace - Artsquest Center% Feb 01 Pawtucket, RI - The Met% Feb 23 Concorde 2 Brighton, United Kingdom^ Feb 24 East Village Arts Club Liverpool, United Kingdom^ Feb 25 O2 Academy Newcastle Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom^ Feb 27 O2 Academy Leeds ...

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2013/12/the_front_botto_4.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrooklynVeganFeed+%28brooklynvegan%29

First Look: Robicelli's Opens Their First Stand-Alone Bakery in Bay Ridge

On November 26th, Allison and Matt Robicelli soft opened the first stand-alone location of their popular bakery, Robicelli's, on an unlikely block of Third Avenue in Bay Ridge.

http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2013/12/robicellis-in-bay-ridge-now-open-just-in-time-for-turkey-day.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+seriouseatsfeaturesvideos+%28Serious+Eats%29

'Dead' man missing for 20 years returns, wants to be declared alive

... couldn't afford to keep their apartment. She moved the family into her parents' place on Avenue D in the East Village and took a data-entry job earning $8.25 an hour. Aaron, who was 12 when his dad went missing, said he got mixed up with a bad ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/dead-man-missing-for-20-years-returns-wants-to-be-declared-alive/

Horse Trade to Present Spookfish Theatre's the Abc's Guide to Getting Famous, 1/16-19

Horse Trade Theater Group will present Spookfish Theatre Company's critically acclaimed theatrical documentary, The ABC's Guide to Getting Famous written by Ming Peiffer, directed by Kat Yen, and featuring Sai Samboon .

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Horse-Trade-to-Present-Spookfish-Theatres-THE-ABCS-GUIDE-TO-GETTING-FAMOUS-116-19-20131210

Airbnb Renters Open Their Homes to the Enemy: NY Mayor Bill de Blasio

... an earlier ruling that would have levied a $2,400 fine -- reduced from an original $40,000 -- against an East Village man who rented out his apartment through Airbnb's site. The ruling found the man, Nigel Warren, not guilty of violating city laws. ...

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230292?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entrepreneur%2Flatest+%28Entrepreneur%29

Cazwell's Gay Guide to NYC

... friends there? * Veselka on 9th st and 2nd Ave. - open 24 hours. It has the best borscht in the city. And a East Village staple. Perfect for eating out after a night at the club. What are some great restaurants for a romantic gay date? What about ...

http://www.outtraveler.com/exclusives/2009/09/02/cazwells-gay-guide-nyc

Even More South Asian Food to Find in NYC

As last week's foray into the south Asian food available in New York made clear, there are excellent options in town for authentic regional cooking from the subcontinent.

http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/12/more-south-asian-regional-indian-food-nyc.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+seriouseatsfeaturesvideos+%28Serious+Eats%29

Blazing a Lumpia Trail: Filipino Cuisine Finds a Foothold in New York

... those restaurants were soon joined by Maharlika, whose owners present traditional foods in stylishly hip East Village surroundings. (The community might be small, but it's tightly knit; many of these restaurateurs have jointly organized benefits and ...

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/12/filipino-food-trend.html

Up Next

... 212.226.2262, opening tomorrow, you'll see New York looking as sweet as can be. Philly's Han Dynasty , at its East Village outpost, 90 3rd [12th/13th] 212.390.8685, is serving delicious Szechuan food. Go for double-cooked pork belly and Dan Dan ...

http://manhattanusersguide.com/article/up-next-december-5-2013

OKCTC raises $5,000 in private support for "Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"

... Story Ever Told" opens tomorrow at the Oklahoma CityCivicCenter; it lasts until Dec. 22. When it opened in the East Village in New York in 1998, I said, "it sounds like a routine homosexual play: full-frontal male nudity, filthy language, ...

http://newsok.com/okctc-raises-5000-in-private-support-for-most-fabulous-story-ever-told/article/3911503?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29

's Restaurant Power Rankings: Dover Opens, Mission Cantina Dominates

... charms - even if the spot still feels a bit like a MePa money machine. 13. Somtum Der (6) Add this popular East Village spot to the ever-growing list of places in New York that serve standout regional Thai food. Of note, the spicy papaya salad and ...

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/12/grub-street-restaurant-power-rankings-where-to-eat.html

Photographer Saul Leiter brought colour to streets of New York

... the almost indefinable spaces where all three intersect, many of them within a two-block radius of the East Village apartment in which he had lived since the early 1950s. "Lots of people we think of as the famous photographers, particularly American ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and-architecture/photographer-saul-leiter-brought-colour-to-streets-of-new-york/article15777823/?cmpid=rss1

Flamenco Guitar At The Alphabet Lounge, New York

The Alphabet Lounge in New York's East Village opens the evening of music with flamenco guitarist David Cohen Saturday January 18, 2014 at 7PM David Cohen Flamenco Guitar Saturday January 18, 2014 7:00pm Alphabet Lounge $10 104 Avenue C New York, NY 10009 http://www.alphabetnyc.com Artist Website: http://www.guitarpoint.net Flamenco guitarist David ... (more)

http://www.wirenews.co/usa/television/16636/flamenco-guitar-at-the-alphabet-lounge-new-york

Mini Maker Faire, Good Earth Great Chefs, Gardens of Paradise

Enjoy tastings from Carruth Cellars, Gavilan and Dierberg Winery and stick around for live music from local pop-rockers Get Back Loretta.

http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-12479-mini-maker-faire-good-earth-great-chefs-gardens-of-paradise.html

Flamenco Guitar At The Alphabet Lounge, New York

The Alphabet Lounge in New York's East Village opens the evening of music with flamenco guitarist David Cohen Saturday January 18, 2014 at 7PM.

http://www.i-newswire.com/flamenco-guitar-at-the-alphabet/252372

Are We Living in a Golden Age for Shakespeare Comedy?

... in almost any room. (After touring the city, the production settles for a limited run at the Public Theater's East Village home.) This is truly Shakespeare for the people, neither highfalutin like Alan Cumming's one-man Macbeth nor dumbed down like ...

http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2013/12/04/are-we-living-in-a-golden-age-for-shakespeare-comedy

Comedy School Dropout Kicks Off Dec 2013 Lineup at Beauty Bar

... and Kendra Cunningham present the weekly standup show, Comedy School Dropout. In the grand tradition of East Village alternative rooms, Comedy School Dropout brings top-notch standup comics, the occasional comedy musical act, subversive duo, or ...

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/COMEDY-SCHOOL-DROPOUT-Announces-Dec-2013-Lineup-at-Beauty-Bar-20131203

New York: How to Ride New York City's Historic Subway Trains and Buses During December 2013

'Tis the season for New York City to unearth its transportation gems in the name of holiday fun, as the Big Apple again runs their special annual historic subway trains and city buses.

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2013/12/2/201550/534/travel/How+to+Ride+New+York+City%27s+Historic+Subway+Trains+and+Buses+During+December+2013

'Dead' Man Missing For 20 Years Returns, Wants to Be Declared Alive

... couldn't afford to keep their apartment. She moved the family into her parents' place on Avenue D in the East Village and took a data-entry job earning $8.25 an hour. Aaron, who was 12 when his dad went missing, said he got mixed up with a bad ...

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131203/east-village/dead-man-missing-for-20-years-returns-wants-be-declared-alive

Tru Seeks Submissions For 2014 Tru New Play Reading Series; Deadline 1/18

... Normal by Yvonne Adrian , Cheryl Stern and Tom Kochan , which played a limited run in fall '06 in the East Village starring Barbara Walsh and tours throughout the country; and Saint Heaven by Martin Casella and Keith Gordon , which has had ...

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TRU-Seeks-Submissions-For-2014-TRU-NEW-PLAY-READING-SERIES-Deadline-118-20131202

The Regional Cuisine of South Asia in NYC, Part 1: Punjab and Pakistan

New York's south Asian restaurants have long lingered in tikka masala territory, serving up watered-down versions of recognizable North Indian dishes.

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Nora King, Sculpture Student

What kind of sculptures do you make? I weld. For some reason, I always felt extremely compelled to learn how.

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