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spyrouNYC's Walking Tour of NYC

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:13:50 +0000

Hi, all...

I am posting this thread due to the demand for suggestions of how to see NYC by newcomers who may be visiting the Big Apple for the first time, and may want a few ideas. Bear in mind, this is what I did on my own, and I'm not saying you SHOULD do these things... only that if you wish to, this is what I did, and how I did it, lol. Everything I did, I did while on a budget, so nothing I mention here is in any way expensive. Enjoy. Below is a short budgetary breakdown, to start...

7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard = $27.00

Daily Lunch Allowance = $10.00

Daily Dinner Allowance = $20.00

NYC Taxi Fares:

--- Initial Fare = $2.50
--- Each 1/5 Mile = $0.40
--- Each 1 Minute Idle = $0.40
--- Peak Surcharge = $1.00 (after 4pm until 8pm Mon-Fri)
--- Night Surcharge = $0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)
--- Extra Riders = FREE
--- Tolls = Any Applicable Toll Fees
--- Tip = 15%

Empire State Building Observatory Ticket = $18.45 (Adult)

Primary (Sole) Subway Line Used = Number 1 Line - MANHATTAN Stops Used Listed Below:

- 103 Street / Broadway
- Times Square-42 Street / 7 Avenue-Broadway
- 34 Street-Penn Station / 7 Avenue
- South Ferry

Now that all that is out of the way... on to the actual itinerary.

DAY ONE: MIDTOWN

You can choose to get off at either Times Square, or Penn Station. The first time I arrived in NYC, in 2004, the friend who was showing me around had us exit at Penn Station, where after a short walk and escalator ride, I got my very first glimpse of NYC ever...

I took my first steps on NYC soil at the exit/entrance to Penn Station, on West 33rd and 7th Avenue. Instantly, the enormity of the city's scale struck me, as I was bombarded by the trademark NYC sounds of taxi horns honking, NYPD sirens, and the bustle of the pedestrian crowds. The sheer size of the LCD screens throughout the surrounding buildings was almost unreal to me, at first, and it truly felt like being in a canyon of concrete, glass, and brick, looking up at the skyscrapers towering above me, at every angle. I had expected the LCD screens with their advertisements to be loud, and make a lot of sound, but the fact that they were all totally silent, gave them a kind of eerie ominous feel, as they sat mounted upon the various buildings, with only the sounds of traffic below. I was also instantly assaulted by the strong smells of various foods, from the numerous street carts. As I looked to my left, further down 7th Avenue, I could see steam/smoke rising, from the various orange and white cone-stacks on the road, and could not help but smile... NYC was in every detail, exactly how I had seen it in movies and on TV. I was actually not expecting that at all, because every other place I've ever been to has been different than how you see it on the screen.

Instantly, I was in love with the place... I felt as if I had finally truly come home, even though at first, the sheer scale of everything was a bit intimidating. The city truly has a vibe all its own. So, I had to begin exploring Midtown, before I did anything else... I was too excited to do otherwise. First thing would be food, though... because I was hungry. I remember that I decided to go into a Jewish deli in Times Square... it MAY have been the Time Square Deli, but I honestly don't know the name of it. But I remember it, because of the sheer size of the bagel I got... the thing had to be the diameter of a hubcap, and was piled with enough cream cheese to layer a cake with. And, man... was it GOOD! So, after that, I went walking around Times Square, to do some exploring. You cannot really "structure" a tour of Times Square, as it is a very chaotic place, but in a good way. There will be much for you to see and do, and you will no doubt stop midpoint, at any given location, to explore something you just spotted. The best approach, if you want any semblance of order, would be to simply start on one side of the street, and then work your way back on the other.

Around Times Square, you will be able to find NYPD officers on horseback. I honestly see no reason for this, save for the tourist draw of it. But the horses are indeed very beautiful, and the NYPD officers are always there to chat with you, and offer a smile, and give you any travel pointers you may need. NYPD officers are truly among the most personable cops I have ever encountered, so don't be afraid to approach them, and say hello, if anything else. There is an NYPD station in Times Square, as well as an armed forces recruiting station. You have a wide variety of restaurants, including Olive Garden, TGI Friday's, and of course, McDonald's, lol. Hey, if you're on a budget, or visiting with a load of children, you'll be thankful for McDonald's wallet-friendly menu! For shopping, if you have kids, there is a GIANT Toys R Us, and also the Virgin Megastore. No shortage of places to shop. You also have the ABC News studios, where you can watch Good Morning America being filmed, or watch the news scroll by on the Jumbotron. You can go over to the TKTS tent/booth, and buy tickets to a Broadway show. And of course, there is the large tower where the Coca-Cola sign and the New Year's Eve ball are. You will EASILY spend half a day, if not more, in Times Square.

When I was done with the main area of Times Square, I decided to just pick a direction, and start walking that way, lol. So I began to walk (I don't recall which streets I took), until I found myself in an area called Little Brazil, lol. I remember that at that point, it began to rain, and I took refuge inside a small Burger King, and had lunch there, before venturing out again. There was also an area I found, that was the open entryway to a building, with a water fountain, where I sat, to relax for a few minutes. I don't remember where this building was, but I would love to find it again. I know only that it was a kind of rust-colored marble building, and had a water fountain, in the open, with the entrance behind it. I remember it was relaxing to just sit there, and watch the cars and people go by.

The next thing I wanted to do, was do the Empire State Building. When I first got there, it was pouring rain, but by the time I got to the top of the building, the clouds had parted, and sunlight began to stream down over the metropolis. The wait to get up to the observation deck IS long, but the view is SO worth it. You cannot truly appreciate the awesome scope of NYC's size, until you see it from the top of the Empire State Building. You look over the deck, to the vast cityscape, and see it split by a vast carpet of green, surrounded by soaring concrete and steel buildings, as both park and city seem to vanish into the haze of the horizon. Look to the other direction, and you can see the proud Statue of Liberty, as a mere speck, in thew distance.

It ought be noted that I walked to EVERY place I went to, in Midtown. Midtown is incredibly walkable. New Yorkers walk fast, and with my top walking speed of 5 mph, I found everything in Midtown very easily accessible by foot. However, if you have small children, it may all be too much for them, so in that case, you may wish to use the subway or a taxi, to get from one place to the other. But if you can walk... it's totally free, and you'll be able to truly appreciate everything better. A general rule of NYC conduct, is not to walk slowly... people will just pass you by, and even run into/bump against you, if you do. Keep pace with the natives. It's also considered impolite to pause in the middle of the sidewalk, and carry on a conversation... if you do, you ought to do it against the wall of a building, or away from the main pedestrian traffic. New Yorkers carry backpacks with them, so you may wish to have one with you, to keep all your essentials in, so you always have what you need.

The next post will detail Rockefeller Center, as well as the subway areas, because there is also much to see and do there.

-spyrouNYC

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New Year Eve

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:26:10 +0000

What's everyone doing for this years New Year Eve? It looks like I will have to work!

Virus on facebook

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:58:09 +0000

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Future of Screen Technology

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:11:36 +0000

his is the result of the Open Innovation experiment. It is an experience video showing the future of screen technology with stretchable screens, transparent screens and e-ink displays, to name a few.

Funny Pictures Topic

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:15:11 +0000

Let's dedicate this topic to all stupid and funny pictures/photos we see on the Internet all day long. Just attach your favorite picture(s) to your reply post.
As usual, I'll start.

spyrouNYC's NYC Photos 2005 - 2006

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:13:07 +0000

Hi, all... here are some photos I took during my last two trips to NYC. More will follow! Enjoy!

A New York City memorabilia item

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:09:24 +0000

Hello, my name is Steven, and I am new to ForumNYC. Below, are a few pictures that I own of a particular pedestrian signal that, in my opinion, is a New York City memorabilia item. The pedestrian signal was manufactured by a traffic signal company named Marbelite. Marbelite was responsible for producing a majority of New York City's signals from the 1950's until the late 1970's. This is Marbelite's model LPS-20. They were once common to see on the streets of New York City from the 1960's until the early 1980's. Of course, this pedestrian signal originally seen service in New York City. Inside of its housing, there is a plaque that shows Marbelite, a serial number, a statement that says 'Property of the city of New York', and last, but not least, the year that it was manufactured in, which, by the way, was 1975. As a native from New York City and as a traffic signal collector and enthusiast, I am glad that I own this particular pedestrian signal, for that it is one of my favorite pedestrian signals that have been used in New York City. Enjoy the pictures!

Oh, one more thing, this pedestrian signal works like a real pedestrian signal. It has a sequencer that is located inside of its housing.

Milan, Italy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:48:27 +0000

has anyone been?

christmas and new eve holiday NY

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:36:21 +0000

Hi guys,
I'm Valeria an italian Art Director from Milan.

In the middle of september I'll began a 3 months internship at Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Colorado.
I also planned to spend the christmas holiday (from the 23 december to the 5 january) in NY.

Are there any lonely traveller or group for find an accomodation and pass together the holiday?

Hope to hear from you

v

Puppy Killer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:02:54 +0000

Disturbing video surfaced of a girl in Bosnia gleefully hurling about six puppies into a river. Now Bosnia police are trying to locate her. When they do catch up to her, they should find out who videoed her. Whoever filmed her is just as despicable as the girl. How can anyone video someone committing such a horrific act and not try to stop her and save the puppies? Both the girl and whoever videoed her ought to be tossed into jail (or, better yet, a river).

An old buddy of mine used to have this saying which he enjoyed using whenever he witnessed someone taking advantage of a helpless individual. Jimmy used to say, "Never kick a puppy because when it grows up, and its teeth are sharp, it will remember you."

The reason I still remember his line after so many years is that Jimmy was a guy who would tackle a lion, yet he wouldn't boot a pup. He was true to his words.

In the case above, those poor pups never had the chance to grow.

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:45 +0000

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Triton Festival Sept 2-3-4-5 2010 w/ 25 Bands NY

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:18:58 +0000

VampireFreaks & Audiolust Present
TRITON FESTIVAL

September 3rd, 4th and 5th 2010
Labor Day Weekend (no school or work on Monday)
Brooklyn, New York City

Music Style: Electronic, Industrial, EBM, Synthpop, Gothic, Noise, Metal & Experimental

ICON OF COIL
[Norway :: Out Of Line, Metropolis Records]
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APOPTYGMA BERZERK
[Norway :: Sony, Columbia, Tatra, Metropolis]
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CLAN OF XYMOX
[Germany :: Trisol, Metropolis Records]
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CELLDWELLER
[Detroit :: Fixt]
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AESTHETIC PERFECTION
[Austria :: Out Of Line, Bractune]
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http://www.myspace.com/closetohuman
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RAZED IN BLACK
[Hawaii + Florida + California :: Cleopatra Records]
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HANZEL UND GRETYL
[NYC :: Metropolis Records]
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IMPERATIVE REACTION
[Los Angeles :: Metropolis Records]
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REAPER
[Germany :: Infacted Records, Cop International]
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AYRIA
[Toronto, Canada :: Alfa Matrix]
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STATE OF THE UNION
[Los Angeles + Germany :: Infacted, WTII]
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SYSTEM SYN
[Los Angeles :: Metropolis Records, Dependent]
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SYRIAN
[Italy :: Infacted, A Different Drum]
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TERRORFAKT
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FGFC820
[NYC :: Cop International, Noitekk]
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DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY
[Ft Lauderdale, FL :: Somatic, Spiralchords]
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KOMOR KOMMANDO
[Edmonton, Canada :: Alfa Matrix]
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LIFE CRIED
[New Jersey :: Noitekk, Cop International]
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NORTHBORNE
[Norway :: Out Of Line]
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INK DOT BOY
[Los Angeles]
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PANIC LIFT
[New Jersey :: Noitekk]
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INTERFACE
[NYC :: Nilaihah Records]
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THE GOTHSICLES
[Chicago :: WTII]
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SEPTEMBER MOURNING
[NYC]
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http://www.myspace.com/mlazar

ANTI-MECHANISM
[New Jersey]
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http://www.myspace.com/antimechanism

Production, sound & lights by Audiolust

ALL AGES

Main Stage:
Oceana Hall
1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
By Subway: Q and B to Brighton Beach Avenue

2nd Venue with DJ's
Velvet Rope Lounge (1 block away from Oceana Hall)
3212 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY

Info about Coney Island Attractions with DJ Music during the day TBA

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$120 before July 1st
$130 before August 1st
$140 after August 1st
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One Day pass $60@ THE DOOR.
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189 Avenue A
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711 E. Passyunk ave
Philadelphia PA 19147
609-760-6059

Official Pre-Party:
Cybertron @ Santos
96 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
Performance by Interface
2 floors w/ DJ's
Thursday, September 2nd (Ages 18+)
Door: FREE ADDMITION
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Hello from a Sleep Medicine MD

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:29:39 +0000

Hello,
I am a board certified sleep medicine physician with an interest in educating the public on the effects of sleep disorders on once health. We spend about a third of our life sleeping and what happens in sleep does have a bearing on our health. The most common sleep disorder is Insomnia but the most serious sleep disorder is Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea affects upto 20% of the population. People that snore, have high blood pressure, day time fatigue or mood disorders need to be tested. We are doing a free Sleep Apnea class at Slumber Services Sleep Lab monthly to educate and to answer all questions. A board certified sleep physician will be available to answer questions. You can call Slumber Services Sleep Lab at 718 946 5500 to register for the free Sleep Apnea and CPAP class. Sleep well 4 a better life.
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Optical Illusion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:26:43 +0000

NYC's Next Taxi?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:14:14 +0000

Here's a video from YouTube, on the new Ford Transit Connect van, which has also been offered as a Taxi, to the NYC market.

Personally, I like it, and think it would be a great addition to NYC's taxi fleet. What say you all?

Eataly Opens In NYC: The Beginning Of A European Food Market Wave For The US?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:48:30 +0000

The first US branch of the high-end Italian food market Eataly opened today in New York City. PSFK visited prior to the official opening of the doors and took in the sights and smells. Food culture in NYC has grown to rival fashion and Eataly’s debut in the city signals what could be the beginning of a competitive upscale grocery battle. How serious is Eataly about retaining the character of their other European branches in the US? They are shipping the same yeast used in the bread they bake in Italy over to the US to make sure the quality is the same. But that doesn’t mean that everything for sale in the nearly 50,000 square foot store is imported. Eataly is purchasing produce from local farmers.

It doesn’t take long once inside to become overwhelmed with the presentation and selection. Eataly is more like a retail theater and temple to food as it is a store. Separate departments around the store feature different product categories. Surrounding these are service counters including a butcher, a fishmonger, fresh pasta, artisan cheese, cured meats, and hand-made mozzarella. Our favorite has to be the ‘Vegetable Butcher’ stand where fresh produce can be cleaned and cut to the customers’ request. They also have several large glass containers with fresh potatoes, beans and artichokes already pre-washed, soaked, and ready to be cooked.
Eataly also has a range of restaurants inside including Pizzeria Rossopomodoro run by two chefs direct from Naples, Italy. Il Manzo is an 80 seat white-tablecloth Italian steakhouse which takes reservations. The other draw is likely to be the soon to open 300-seat rooftop beer garden which is the first included in any of the Eataly stores. Located on the 15 floor and accessible through an elevator in the store, it should have great views of the adjacent Madison Square Park and Flatiron Building.

Eataly NYC
200 5th Ave @ 23rd St
New York

Jonathan Peters Classics @ Roseland | Saturday September 25

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:28:08 +0000

Saturday September 25
Pacha NYC, Rob Promotions & Lou B. Industries in association with Live Nation present ...

JONATHAN PETERS CLASSICS
@ ROSELAND BALLROOM

It's official, the party has outgrown the club. Pacha is proud to bring Jonathan Peters’ epic, huge, truly legendary Classics party to a fittingly tremendous venue: the Roseland Ballroom. A roller rink turned big band stage turned concert venue, the room has almost as much history as Peters and his fans. Come start a new tradition in a new space, all while never forgetting the old.

For the Classics Sound Board, an Exclusive Live Classics Set, Tickets & more, check out the Mini-Site HERE!

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Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-5893

Doors 9pm - 12 Noon
Info: 212.209.7500
Table Reservations: 917.421.5754
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TRANCE TAKEOVER | Marco V & Andy Moor | Fri. 9/24 & Sat. 9/25 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:23:57 +0000

Friday September 24 & Saturday September 25
Pacha NYC in association with Massive Event & TranceAddict.com present

TRANCE TAKEOVER WEEKEND

GET YOUR $30 TWO DAY PASS TODAY!

Day 1: Friday September 24

Music in the Main Room by:
MARCO V

along with
FILO & PERI

opening set by
Zach Roth

Music in Pachita by:
ECO

along with
MIKE SAINT JULES
KERYN & DANI LEHMAN
JAMES GILL

Music in the Basement by:
Rory James
Frank Chiarello
Wayde Rafnel

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Day 2: Saturday September 25

Music in the Main Room by:
ANDY MOOR

along with
RONSKI SPEED

opening set by
Madraverrai

Music in Pachita by:
RANDY BOYER

along with
RYAN TYAS
HARJI & WATSON
KAENO

Music in the Basement by:
Dave Correa
Ali Mahmud
Brenden Bartels

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Doors 10pm
Table Reservations 212.209.7500

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618 W.46th St.

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OSCAR G. | LIVE FROM NYC CD RELEASE | Saturday September 18 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:20:14 +0000

Saturday September 18
Pacha NYC presents...

"Live from NYC" CD Release Party
Out Now on Nervous Records!

with music by
OSCAR G

Our favorite Miami export returns to his second home: The Pacha DJ booth. Infusing the Afro-Cuban sounds of his native city with New York's dark grooves, Oscar always makes you feel like it's March. Check out "Live From NYC," his upcoming mix CD on Nervous Records - which was recorded live at Pacha!

FREE BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT
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Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

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BELIEVE IN BORIS | Sunday September 12 @ Governors Island

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:15:33 +0000

Sunday September 12
Pacha NYC & Dance.Here.Now presents..

BELIEVE IN BORIS
@ Governors Island

Hosted by Alan T

You Boris fans, we know you’ve been waiting! Your favorite DJ takes his turn on the increasingly legendary Island, fresh off a Classics set fit for a "Warrior." Come join the whole Believe gang for a night you won't forget, at a venue you can't miss.

Doors 6pm - 12 midnight
For VIP Tables Message Priscilla HERE

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Details:
• 21+ to Enter with valid ID
• Rain date: September 19

WATER TAXI BEACH AT GOVERNORS ISLAND
• Ferrys leave every 15 minutes to Governors Island.
• Accessible by boat on the Governors Island Ferry
• Departing from Pier 11 located in Lower Manhattan at the corner of South Street & Wall Street.

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DANNY TENAGLIA | Saturday September 11 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:10:48 +0000

Saturday September 11
Pacha NYC presents...

DANNY TENAGLIA
"I Love New York!"

Show your love NY! New York hats, shirts, jerseys & jackets get in FREE TIL MIDNIGHT!

I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps - or maybe, not go to bed at all? Danny keeps you sleepless in the Big Apple with a night dedicated to his home and yours, the Greatest City in the World. Come salute NYC on what should always be a patriotic day, through some of the native sounds of the city: House music.

$10 ADMISSION BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT
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Doors 10PM
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New York, NY 10036
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BOBINA | Friday September 10 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:05:38 +0000

Friday September 10
Pacha NYC presents...

Russia's #1 DJ
BOBINA

opening set by
ASTADA

Got cred? Bobina’s name means “reel-to-reel” in Russian, so you know he knows what’s up. The 28-year-old DJ/producer/radio host is the hottest thing to come out of Russia since Anna Kournikova. His style is hands-in-the-air, walloping, big-room trance. It’s won the favor of guys like Ferry Corsten, who calls him “one of Russia’s most talented producers.”

FREE BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT
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Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.pachanyc.com

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VICTOR CALDERONE + CHUS & CEBALLOS | Monday September 6 @ Neptunes

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:58:59 +0000

Monday September 6
Pacha NYC & Robpromotions presents...

THE ANNUAL HAMPTONS CLOSING PARTY

with music by
VICTOR CALDERONE
CHUS & CEBALLOS

Along with
JASON OJEDA

Follow the drums out East as three titans of tribal (and techno, and house, and everything else) join forces to send out the summer in grand style. Victor Calderone, Pablo Ceballos, and Jesús Lopez Esteban (or DJ Chus if you're nasty) are gonna leave it all on the beach in a musical duel-between-friends that will be anything but civil

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Doors 12noon - 8pm

For VIP Cabanas & Tables: Call 631.872.1248 or 516.987.7560 or email thedunes@ymail.com

Neptune Beach Club
70 Dune Road, East Quogue, NY
www.pachanyc.com/ontour

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THE OFFICIAL ELECTRIC ZOO AFTERPARTY | DAY 2 | Sunday September 5 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:54:47 +0000

Sunday September 5
Pacha NYC & Made Event presents...

THE OFFICIAL ELECTRIC ZOO AFTERPARTY
(DAY 2)

with music by
GUY GERBER
& many more TBA!

This zoo doesn’t close after dark! Keep the all-day party going at Pacha. Join Guy Gerber to get your fix of minimal techno trance that’s smart and sexy. More additions to the lineup will be announced soon.

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Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.pachanyc.com

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THE OFFICIAL ELECTRIC ZOO AFTERPARTY | DAY 1 | Saturday September 4 @ Pacha NYC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:46:30 +0000

Saturday September 4
Pacha NYC & Made Event presents...

THE OFFICIAL ELECTRIC ZOO AFTERPARTY
(DAY 1)

with music by
SHARAM
ROBBIE RIVERA
DRESDEN & JOHNSTON
ITALOBOYZ
HEARTTHROB (LIVE)
TAIMUR & FAHAD
& many more TBA!

This zoo doesn’t close after dark! Keep the all-day party going at Pacha. Tonight, we’ve got Sharam, Robbie Rivera, Dresden & Johnston and a full line-up of tasty talent. Because after The Chemical Brothers finish their main stage set, do you think you’ll be able to go home?

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Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.pachanyc.com

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Please Help Save Monkeys From NASA Radiation Experiments

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:12:37 +0000

I just wanted to bring this up to New Yorkers as they plan to use these cruel and unnecessary experiments at Brookhaven laboratory in NY. Even if you don't care about squirrel monkeys, or animals rights issues, as a taxpayer, you should be concerned about these barbaric experiments when there are so many more humane technologically advanced alternatives already available.

Australia, and nations throughout Europe have banned such experiments. And legendary Paul McCartney has spoke out.
http://blog.peta.org/archives/2010/08/paul_mccartneys_urgent_appeal_to_nasa.php

You can help save as many as 30 squirrel monkeys by fighting against NASA's misguided plans to fund cruel experiments in which monkeys will be blasted with radiation and imprisoned in a laboratory for the rest of their lives.

The proposed experiments would take place at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, which operates under the authority of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE). Both NASA and the Brookhaven National Laboratory have heard your voice—now it's time for the DoE to hear your call to action as well.

To help, you can call or email:
Dr. William Brinkman
Director of the Office of Science
202-586-5430

Sam Aronson
samaronson@bnl.gov

the evil golf swing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:13:08 +0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Golfer-s-swing-sparks-25-acre-California-blaze?urn=golf-266447

Throwback Thursday's @ Water Taxi Beach (SSSP)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:19:33 +0000

Thursday Night Sept, 2nd. :thumbsup:
We Return With "THROWBACK THURSDAYS!!”
An evening of the BEST Dance Classics, Classic House and Classic Salsa with
Resident DJ Bobby Morales!!
Joining Bobby Mo
are
CHINO 3 AND ELBIN REYES

Also Don't forget if you can't make the party you can tune into the Live stream From WTB
we Broadcast on Housemasons Internet Radio starting at 8pm -1am (Est)
log on @ http://housemasons.com/radio

Hosted by:
Lima Gue & Markus Rice "The Music Man" of http://HouseMasons.com

We get our Party Starts @ 6:00pm till 1:00am
No Cover Charge till 8:00 then $9.99 till Closing
Location: Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport
2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z lines to Fulton Street/Broadway Nassau.
Walk east on Fulton Street to Water Street.
for more info go to: http://housemasons.com/TBT

Expansions "Labor of Love Affair"

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:17:43 +0000

Housemasons.com, Misu Media & Perpetual Grooves Ent.
Invite you to Come out and enjoy a night filled with:
Positive Vibes and Fantastic Deep/Soulful House and Classic Dance Music.
Labor day weekend Sunday Sept 5th.
Expansions @ Sapphire Lounge "Labor of Love Party"

Featuring House Masons Nation Dj's
Dj Shoalin
Dj Destio
Dj Mike Sarkus
DjNELONE
Dj Billy Da Kid Perdomo
with
Markus Rice "The Music Man" & Bobby Morales Closing out the Night.

Party From 8:00pm to 4:00am
@
Sapphire Lounge NYC
249 Eldridge St (Btwn E.Houston & Stanton st.)
212-777-5153(Sapphire)
or
347-223-4171(Markus)
F Train to Second ave station walk 1 block west.
Admission $10.00
$5.00 (Reduced with Facebook E-vite RSVP)
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143050249048457&ref=mf
We Look forward to seeing you @ the Party :-)

Check out our Expansions page on Housemasons.com for pictures from our parties and free Mix Set downloads @ http://housemasons.com/expansions

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Brazilian And Latin Sounds Romance Brooklyn's Pete's Candy Store On Sept. 14th

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:24:50 +0000

September 14th promises to be an exotic adventure at Brooklyn's Pete's Candy Store when singer/songwriter Maya Solovey hits the stage to take the audience on a journey to the land of Saudade, the theme for the evening. Be prepared for a night of reminiscence, love and passion as you let your thoughts go and flow while Solovey romances you with Brazilian and Latin music. To complete the experience, Solovey is bringing arepas and plantains to seduce your sense of taste prior to the performance, while you pamper yourself with the purchase of your favorite drink from the bar.

"The theme for the night -- Saudade -- is something I've always wanted to do," Solovey said. There's not usually enough time in a normal night for me to play all of my songs in Portuguese and Spanish, and my hope is that this will allow a new kind of fluidity to the evening. It's a different thing when you listen to music in a language you don't understand, because then, you listen to what the voice is saying. "Saudade" is one of the most important themes to Brazilian music and culture, and while it is said to be indescribable, the closest description is "the love that stays" when someone goes away. With this music and with this entire night, I hope to carry that theme in a way that envelops and enraptures the heart, as well as the senses."

Solovey will perform at 10:00 p.m.
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Williamsburg)
(718) 302-3770
http://www.petescandystore.com

Brazilian/Latin Night
A Escultura
Como Yo Lloro Por Ti
Queimar
Eu Vi
Beleza
Na Distante (?)
Leite
Canta
Coraçâo Americano (Milton Nascimento)
A Vida
Aquas de Marzo (Jobim)

As an international artist and a trilingual songwriter, Maya Solovey has merged the acoustic/folk songwriting tradition into the territories of pop, bossa nova, and even the high drama of cinematic scoring. Her music is a surprising, yet rational marriage between many cultures as she sings in Portuguese, Spanish and her native English tongue. Her new self-titled album, Maya Solovey, released July 15th, has already gathered notice from journalists and music critics. Her song "Eu Vi" was featured in a Ralph Lauren runway video for winter fashion week, while her song "Como Yo Lloro Por Ti" will be featured on a in a FIFA World Cup compilation, and another 3 songs will be featured in an upcoming shark documentary called "Shark Allies". Tom Moon, on air critic for NPR, and journalist for Rolling Stone and Spin Magazine said, "Here's a rarity: An original voice who really is original! Drawing inspiration from all over the map, Maya Solovey has developed a deep, enchanting sound that's unlike anything else out there right now." Bassy Bob Brockmann, a multiple Grammy winning producer/mixer said, "Maya Solovey is an exceptional songwriter, possessed of a voice that is haunting, soothing, and erotic all at the same time. Her music, I'm sure, will change the world."
http://www.mayasolovey.com
Music: http://listn.to/mayasolovey

Miracle Mets of "69

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:55:44 +0000

This was the scene in Lower Manhattan when the final out of the "69 Series was made. When the game ended, I was working for Rheingold Brewery as a delivery driver, and I was downtown making a delivery to a tavern. I was up to my ankles in scraps of paper that the office workers had tossed from their windows. It was a marvelous place to be. Marvelous sight and marvelous feeling!

Lower Manhatten:

Fri, Sept 3 | Turntables on the Hudson Presents Nickodemus & Pablo Sanchez @ Cielo

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:07:33 +0000

Nickodemus and the gang take over Cielo on the 3rd for their September installment of their Turntables on the Hudson monthly residency. This month he invites Wonderwheel Recordings own Pablo Sanchez to the booth to celebrate the official release of their new “Sunstar” EP. To add some more energy to the mix, this night will be hosted by none other than Kissey Asplund which will surely be a nice treat.

Deep Space with Francois K every Monday @ Cielo

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:51:11 +0000

Monday it’s an intergalactic journey into the musical abyss with Francois K as our deck general for Deep Space. Joining the innovative pilot this month are San Francisco’s multi-instrumentalist producer/DJ Dub Gabriel on 13th and on the 27th Scuba (aka Philadelphia house don King Britt).

Sept 6th: Francois K all night
Sept 13th: Dub Gabriel & Francois K
Sept 20th: Francois K with special dub poetry performance by Infinity
Sept 27th: Early set by Scuba followed by Francois K

Roots with Louie Vega & Kevin Hedge every Wednesday @ Cielo

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:28:35 +0000

The essential Wednesday night in Manhattan is Roots hosted by Kevin Hedge and Louie Vega real house devotees and partisans of afro-centric jams where the deep, the soulful and the Latin-infused grooves meld together.

Greenwich Village Pizza Place

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:39:45 +0000

Hey, all...

I am just wondering if anyone on this forum has been to this pizza parlor at 142 W. 4th Street? It looks like a nice place, and I plan to visit it when I get to NYC, but was just wondering if the pizza is any good, lol.

YENTA Andrea Peyser...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:45:08 +0000

As he snatched two beers before exiting the plane via the JetBlue emergency chute, Slater spoke for a generation of workers who've been forced to bend over and take it from a public that's lost its last vestige of civility.

Free Steven! Or at least remember the hero next time you abuse the help.

As the story keeps unfolding, we are becoming aware that "hero" Steven Slater just might be another prima donna with reality show aspirations...but let me digress for a moment.....

WHEN i first read Miz Peyser's column, I thought she was a narrow-minded yenta bigot biting on Debbie Schlussel's devout Zionism...BTW Debbie Schlussel fans, SHE needs some MAJOR help...her site is now undergoing the MicrosoftWord-fuck that makes my first book unavailable on Kindle now...it's NOT the traffic babe

BACK to Miz Peyser...I grew up amongst the first of the ME generation...the Walkman/Atari vidiots who Dr Spock decreed must be spared the rod--but being Jamaicarican, like Pip and Joe Gargery--I was raised by hand....

Steven Slater, like fellow Belle Harbourite MTA Chair"girly"man Jay Walder, is a fellow Rockaway denizen...a tale to TWO cities

I can no longer touch the rim on a basketball court [even though i was dunking when i was 5'9"], RUN a 4:17 mile, or BE the 124 lb. enforcer on our intramural hockey team at Beach Channel...the same SMALL team that won back-to-back championships against all odds--and i am now thirty pounds heavier than THAT little HOOD i was quarter of a century ago

AND i STILL can cut thru the middle in a touch football game and KNOCK the defense on their asses.....

The Walkman-generation were VICTIMS in the Eighties...when wilding became a phenomenon--so Y'ALL think your iPods are SAFE now???

Heirs to Citigroup's wealthiest clients can log in to parent-funded accounts for discretionary spending, investments and "one-click giving" to charities. The site was developed by Tile Financial LLC, founded by former New York Stock Exchange finance chief and Bear Stearns Cos. analyst Amy Butte.

As Howard Stern's number one Klansman would say:

WAKE UP white people!!!

I've always wondered what would happen IF you push someone into the side of an incoming train, CBS News 2 was on the 28th Street platform ASKING THAT question today...and THEY didn't ask ME

Ute Linhart is probably like every other podhead in NYC, oblivious to her surroundings, just like MY Walkman compeers--the original generation--the REAL OGs--of victims

iPods/Pads, laptops, Kindles, Blackberries, etc ARE the chain-snatching/pawnshop items of the PRESENT...don't watch your ass AND Curtis Sliwa's Guardian Angels ain't there:

BEST of the MTA

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:13:56 +0000

Having been a messenger for almost half my working life, and being plunged back down into that occupation, it may come as a surprise to some of you that I do think that there are some competent transit workers

TOP OF THE LIST is the 30-something[?] 8:30 P.M. N4 bus from Jamaica Center to Freeport...when I was working at a law firm in my previous job incarnation coming home from Jamaica Center, HIS bus was always on time, even during a blizzard! On the 8:30 slot he has slouched off though, he once was five minutes late--dry conditiions!

The West-bound [around 6:30 P.M.] 66 by York Avenue has this dude that looks Mr Shorovsky from the original Fame TV series...with a less intense beard.

THAT dude reminds me of the BOAC and Lufthansa stewards in First Class forty years ago...and he treats EVERYONE entering the bus with that high calibre service!

Nice restaurant at Christmas?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:15:30 +0000

Myself and my soon-to-be wife are coming to NYC for our honeymoon in December. We will be in NYC from the 20th - 26th December and I'm trying to find a really nice restaurant to take her to, either on Christmas Eve or Christmas day. Could anyone recommend a suitable restaurant? We are very flexible when it comes to food types so any recommendations would be welcome!

We are staying at the New Yorker Hotel which I believe is on 8th Ave & W 34th Street so I guess anywhere on the main island is good.

Thanks guys!

Antibes Bistro Live Jazz Presents

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:51:57 +0000

Last Chance to see A.P. Mauriat Saxophones Artist Alex Terrier before his tour!

This week @ Antibes Live Jazz Presents:

Tuesday, August 31st
Asaf Yuria Trio
http://www.myspace.com/asafyuria100

Wednesday, September 1st
Alex Terrier Trio returns with Camila Meza
http://www.alexterriermusic.com/fr_intro.cfm
http://www.camilameza.com/

The latest spot for live jazz in the L.E.S. Antibes Bistro features performers 7:30pm to 11pm every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Antibes serves a seasonal selection of French Mediterranean dishes in a light atmosphere with European character. Relax with your choice of quality vintage beers and boutique wines. Antibes Bistro is where you'll find gourmet food in a casual setting.

*Black Book Top Pick

*Featured in Grub Street New York

*Highlighted by Bravo TV

Located at 112 Suffolk St.
between Rivington & Delancey in the Lower East Side.
http://www.antibesbistro.com/
(212) 533 6088 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (212) 533 6088 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The Worst of YouTube

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:26:23 +0000

I can't recall if there was a funny videos thread here, but even if, this is not so much just for humor... this is the cheesiest of the cheesy... the schlockiest of the schlocky... the worst that YouTube has to offer, lol. Here are first contributions... a crazy Japanese Spider-Man... complete with his own 1970's disco theme, and giant morphing robot...

Fan of Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Zappa, Yes or King Crimson?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:06:58 +0000

IZZ, Edensong, and Half Past Four team up in NYC on September 5th

Members of the New York progressive rock band IZZ join fellow New York orchestral rockers Edensong and Toronto based group Half Past Four for a one time performance at Manhattan’s historic Webster Hall during Labor Day weekend. The show begins at 7pm on Sunday, September 5th at the Studio at Webster Hall, 125 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003. This show is 19+. Tickets are $10 ($15 at the door) and available now from www.ticketweb.com.

IZZ Lite (www.izznet.com) - Galgano brothers, Tom and John, lead a stripped down ensemble with a focus on the band’s more acoustic material. It’s a rare chance to witness a completely different take on the epic and intricate music of IZZ in this intimate setting.

Edensong (www.edensongtheband.com) - The symphonic rock sextet celebrate the release of their new EP “Echoes of Edensong” in a rare hometown performance. The band will play tracks from the new CD, their critically acclaimed debut “The Fruit Fallen” and possibly premier some new material.

Half Past Four (www.halfpastfour.com) - A first ever chance to see this up and coming creative Canadian quintet in New York: one of only two US shows. The band makes a detour on the way back home from Progday in Chapel Hill, NC to treat this NY audience to their unique and captivating stage show.

Webster Hall (www.websterhall.com) was originally built in 1886 as the city’s first modern nightclub. Through the years, it has been home to concerts by many well known acts. The Studio at Webster Hall, opened in 2008, is the hall’s newest performance space and is regarded by many as the best new venue to see a show in New York City.

Make this special concert part of your plans for Labor Day weekend. Buy your tickets early and help progressive music thrive in the NYC area. See you at the show!

MTA to bring back the token?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:33:28 +0000

As Mssrs Dumb [Mayor-for-Life Beameberg] and DUMBER [Transit Reichskanzler Jay Walder] celebrated the completion of the drilling on the 7 line extension, only Carly Baldwin reported:

The $2.1 billion subway extension was funded entirely with city taxpayer dollars.

The other day I was coming down from 96th Street on the 6, and there was this panhandler with crutches taking a break...snorting what seemed like an amazing amount of dope, since he was snorting until slightly after 77th Street. Yeah, in the old days the time between those two stops would've been about three minutes...it's over five now

As we were pulling up to Hunter College he shook his coffee cup my way, gave me a glazed look, and I gave him a reply that'd make Chris Rock blush!

After spending $2.1 billion of OUR money, the MTA is not only looking to raise the fares more than they anticipated, but to roll back the Metrocards back to the token age!

Unfortunately NY Metro seldom publishes the full article, so you wouldn't get the full story of Kurt Boone, the messenger pictured up top here. He says, "I use that MetroCard enormously--sometimes thirty or forty times a day. I'm going to be out of business and i really don't make that much money. [ About $17,000 a year by his estimate.] This is really going to hurt messengers a lot."

Since I do mainly medical messengering, I'm transporting STAT blood for testing, tissue-typing samples for organ transplants, and drugs between hospitals when there's a sudden shortage of drugs between hospitals and all the drivers are out of town....

And then you factor in delivery people...Jay Walder's MTA is looking to cost at least 10-30 thousand people their jobs, which will further erode the tax base they can rob, and at least 10% of those will revert to crime...hopefully on the subway.

Robbing the proles to placate the pols ain't gonna cut it, the MTA has to put down the crutches, give up the dope, and stop trying to scam the public, which is getting more aware each day.

NYC Restaurant Turns Gallery: Arte Hispano En Gonzalez Y Gonzalez

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:42:00 +0000

A new type of art gallery called "Arte Hispano" has emerged at Gonzalez y Gonzalez, one of downtown Manhattan's hottest destinations. The NoHo-based, Mexican restaurant, bar & nightclub is putting a different spin on New York's art scene by featuring the works of local, up-&-coming Latino artists. Open to the public, Thursdays through Saturdays in the live music room, Arte Hispano will be exhibiting the works of a different artist every three months. The gallery is curated by salsa music historian Jose Abando (salsasight.com).

"We view the Arte Hispano gallery as an ideal way to support and provide exposure for Latino artists while giving our clientele the ability to enjoy beautiful works of art," said Sounni de Fontenay, General Manager for Gonzalez y Gonzalez.

The inaugural launch of Arte Hispano features the work of El Salvadorian artist Zoila Minaya, whose five woodcut prints are based on folklores & mythologies from her home country.

"The work in this series of woodcuts sprang forth from my interest in my culture's rich history and legends," explained Zoila. "I was born in El Salvador and always have had pride in my culture. Most of my work including my present efforts reflects my cultural heritage. My current woodcut prints are based on well known Salvadoran mythologies. The literary works of the famous Salvadoran author Dr. Efrain Mendez proved to be a valuable source."

ABOUT GONZALEZ y GONZALEZ
Located just steps from Soho and great shopping, Gonzalez y Gonzalez serves authentic, South-of-the-Border cuisine in a festive downtown location. NYC's longest bar is always buzzing with happy hour specials and great music. Thursdays through Saturdays, Gonzalez features some of the best local salsa bands as well as DJs spinning Latin hits and free salsa lessons; all the while charging no cover. The last Wednesday of every month, the venerable establishment also hosts a comedy night with some of NYC's funniest talent. Open since 1989, Gonzalez y Gonzalez has become an indispensable destination for a diverse community hailing from the New York metro area to enjoy delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks, grooving salsa dancing and Latino culture.
http://www.gonzaleznyc.com

ABOUT ZOILA MINAYA
Zoila Minaya was born in El Salvador in 1983. She studied Visual arts at Herbert Lehman College from 2001 to 2006 and in the spring of 2010 obtained her graduate degree in arts at Herbert Lehman College. Zoila began exhibiting in the mid-to-late 1990s and in 1999 she created a mural painting for the Crayola company who was apart of a high school program, New York City. Since then she has been showing her artwork in different galleries.

Zoila textile work was shown at The High School of Fashion Industries Gallery, New York, New York . In the year 2000 she obtained the tittle of president of the art gallery in The High School of Fashion Industries. For three consecutive years she showed oil painting and ceramic art pieces at the Herbert Lehman College Gallery, Bronx, NYC. In 2004 she became the Vice-president of the Herbert Lehman College Gallery, Bronx, NYC. In the Spring of 2009 she exhibited a Woodcut print at Herbert Lehman College, Bronx, New York. During the Summer of 2009 Zoila performed as a face painter and exhibited a mural in the Hacia Afuera Festival coordinated by Art for Change. Further more, during the Fall of the same year Zoila donated a Woodcut print for the Art for Change a Nonprofit Foundation who took place in Julia de Burgos Cultural Art Center.

During the Spring of 2010 Zoila was part of the 25th Anniversary Salon show at Lehman College Art Gallery in which she sold one of her paintings; Zoila was also part of the MA/MFA Thesis Exhibition Diverse Vocabulary in Lehman College. During the Summer of 2010 Zoila volunteer as face painted in Figment New York City Zoila also donated a woodcut print to Beach Ball Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area.
http://www.zoilaminaya.webs.com

KONKRETE JUNGLE every Monday @ Club LOVE

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:13:48 +0000

This week's line-up:

Konkrete Jungle is now at
♥ LOVE ♥
40 W. 8TH ST
DOORS @ 10:30
18+, 21 to drink
$5 before midnight with flyer or guestlist / $10 after
GO TO Konkrete Jungle Muzik - Serving the Junglist Community Since 1994... FOR INFO & GUESTLIST
Follow Man Like Mac man like mac (konkretejungle) on Twitter

Subway:

A, C, E, B, D, F, V to West 4th St
1 to Christopher St
N to 8 St - NYU / Broadway
6 to Astor Place / 4 Ave

Paulie Gee's Pizza

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:24:00 +0000

Join Kelly Choi as she finds out what makes Paulie Gee’s Pizza in Greenpoint, Bklyn, so delicious.

60 Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
347-987-3747

One-Of-A-Kind Restaurants: Ninja And The Best Chocolate Cake In The World

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:22:29 +0000

One-Of-A-Kind Restaurants: Ninja And The Best Chocolate Cake In The World

These two New York City establishments specialize in out-of-the-box dining experiences. At Tribeca's Ninja, you can get your fill of traditional Japanese fare while nimble martial artists do battle in the dining room. Soho dessert spot The Best Chocolate Cake In The World promises the most sublime slice of its namesake confection.

Ninja New York
25 Hudson Street, New York, NY
212.274.8500
ninjanewyork.com

The Best Chocolate Cake in the World
55A Spring St
@ Lafayette St
New York, NY
212.343.2253
thebestchocolatecake.com

Must-see Brighton Beach: 13 great things to see and do

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:27:44 +0000

One of New York City's most exciting assets is its ability to transport people to new worlds for the price of a subway ride. Brighton Beach is one of those worlds. Also called Little Odessa, a reference to the Ukrainian city from which many of its residents hail, the Brooklyn neighborhood is known for its tight-knit, Russian-speaking community and the colorful shops, food emporiums and restaurants (much of their signage in Cyrillic) that line Brighton Beach Avenue beneath the rumble of the elevated subway lines. Once a beach getaway for wealthy New Yorkers, the neighborhood saw its first influx of Jewish immigrants—a number of them Holocaust survivors—in the 1930s, '40s and '50s; a second wave began when the Soviet Union relaxed its emigration policy in the late 1970s and continued through its eventual dissolution in the '90s. Georgians, Armenians, Uzbekistanis and many other groups from the former Soviet Union have settled here as well, their knowledge of Russian continuing to operate as a common bond. Georgia native Gio Asatiani, who works at boardwalk hotspot Volna, praises the sense of togetherness that different ethnic groups have established in Little Odessa: "We all found something familiar here, standing with each other. We speak the same language. It's definitely a community."

It's a community unlike any other you'll find in NYC. As soon as you set foot on Brighton Beach Avenue, you'll notice that few of the lively conversations at fruit stands and on the sidewalk are in English. Liquor stores hold hard-to-find treasures like Ukrainian honey-pepper vodka; a handful of caviar stands sell the delicacy at drool-worthy prices; and stores and restaurants tend toward the decorative and plush, as if they were transplanted from the Old World. Don't be shy to peek into windowless haunts and dive into conversation with shopkeepers, who at times might seem distant. Simply tell them their place of business is "beautiful"—which it more than likely will be—and the smiles will come.

Read full list here

new york soccer team

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:24:44 +0000

I see that certain members on here enjoyed going to local soccer games. Myself being huge fan of Thierry Henry and him being playing for New York, I want to attempt a few home games. How hard is it to get a ticket? How much do they cost? How hard is it to get to the stadium from midtown Manhattan? Thanks.

15 Penn Plaza

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:19:15 +0000

Empire State Building-Blocking 15 Penn Plaza Approved by City Council

The Mayor Bloomberg-supported 15 Penn Plaza, not to be confused with Mayor Bloomberg-approved Park 51, has now been officially approved by the City Council this afternoon 47-1. Empire State Building owner Andrew Malkin voiced concerns that the building, planned by Vornado Realty Trust, would alter the skyline by being so tall and close to the Empire State Building itself, even blocking it from certain angles. But City Council Speaker Christine Quinn explained, "Our skyline is always changing and growing. New York City is not a stagnant city."

M.E.A.N.Y.Fest NYC: Special Guest Artist

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:14:03 +0000

Sat, Sept 11th, 2010 @ Crash Mansion (199 Bowery) at 8pm sharp, Singer/Songstress/Writer/Rolemodel Rose Cora Perry, Canadian national touring artist and former frontwoman of award winning rock band Anti-Hero will be performing live as a special guest for this year's M.E.A.N.Y.Fest NYC in support of the release of her debut solo album, Off Of the Pages.

Not only does this album signify a dramatic departure musically-speaking from Rose's prior projects, but as well she's taking a deliberate stance against illegal downloading and the current music biz's "commodification" mentality, with its release, by making it exclusively available in hardcopy format through her; all of the proceeds derived will be pooled into a development fund for a nonforprofit youth educational seminar series about the healing capacity of music that she currently has in the works.

In addition, because at this point in her career, Rose has been going strong for 10 years as a proud D.I.Y.-er and has experienced quite a few notable successes including performing at Vans Warped Tour, NXNE, & CMW along with being elected to represent the quintessential indie musician perspective in a three part interview series featured in Canadian Musician, with this album, she wanted to honour all of the artists who have come before her and touched her in a major way. From Loreena McKennitt to Metallica, only one with a well-tuned musical ear will pick up on the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle homages that are embedded within each one of her tracks.

To learn more, we welcome you to check out Rose's official site located at: www.rosecoraperry.com

Rock on NYC!

[Danny Dance] Aaliyah - Try Again (Remix EP) D/L

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:30:40 +0000

Hey guys,

Enjoy my latest remix project. I grew up with all my friends listening to Aaliyah's tracks in the late 90s. Those were good days for music. Here's to even better days ahead.

Right-click these to Save individually:

MP3 Link: Aaliyah - Try Again (Danny Dance Timbaland Dub) 3:39
MP3 Link: Danny Dance - Mos Def Aaliyah Interlude (Damn She's Fine) 1:19
MP3 Link: Aaliyah - Try Again (Danny Dance Main Mix) 5:15
MP3 Link: Danny Dance - Try Again (Deep Instrumental) 3:48

You can also Stream/Download via Soundcloud

Or download everything with one click:

ZIP File (includes album cover picture & a special note from Danny Dance)

Join my music mailing list via my Reverbnation profile

Sat, Sept 25 | Paradizo Presents John Julius Knight @ Cielo

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:24:45 +0000

Returning as monthly guest of Paradizo on Saturday 25th is the incomparable John Julius Knight. The Brooklyn born house head spent his youth as a disciple at the Paradise Garage, Zanzibar Club, the Loft and Redzone worshipping at the alter of Larry Levan, Tony Humphries, David Mancuso and David Morales respectively. That sort of education money can’t buy kids, and it provided the very foundation upon which he’s successful built a career in house music, both as a recording artist and as a DJ. The latter the very reason why we keep inviting him back time and time again!

Sat, Sept 18 | Paradizo Presents Nicolas Matar Birthday Celebration @ Cielo

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:56:02 +0000

On Saturday 18th we wish a VERY BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY greeting to Cielo’s main man and Paradizo host, Nicolas Matar. Known as a true connoisseur behind the turntables for playing quality music from its multifaceted house roots, Nicolas is also a quicksilver champion for supporting new music. “I’m one of these people who is a new music fanatic and I will, for a whole week listen, to hundreds of tracks,” as he explains. “I like to play a lot of new stuff. My set typically is 60 percent brand new things that people don’t even know. The other 40 percent I’ll mix other things. I really spend a lot of hours doing my homework listening to new music on a weekly basis.” That sort of dedication and attention to detail is the very foundation upon which both Cielo and his weekly Paradizo night have been built. Happy Birthday Nicolas!

Sat, Sept 11 | Paradizo Presents Jojo Flores @ Cielo

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:37:44 +0000

Ask Montreal’s first son of house music, Jojo Flores, what motivates him and he’s quick to share the love: “My audience, the dancers, and music lovers. I enjoy making people dance, allowing individuals the space and time to express themselves through movement on a particular night. The moments are what matter, sometimes a song I play will affect a person deeply, other times it creates a new memory or brings one back,” say the man who returns to Cielo on Saturday 11th as guest of Paradizo and fellow disciple of the good groove Nicolas Matar. “New music also motivates me, when I hear something fresh or receive an unreleased exclusive track, I try to break it – play it 2-3 times in my set so it stands out. I take pride when someone discovers new music from my performance. I like being a tastemaker. There is also the challenge of converting people who are not into house music; it is motivating since I consider soulful/deep house music to be underground, and it is not often easy to break the barrier of the masses listening to contemporary big budget advertising billboard charts,” he adds.

Fri, Sept 10 | Adult Section w/ Dennis Kane, Darshan Jesrani & Thomas Bullock @ Cielo

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:11:02 +0000

Friday 10th sees the return of Adult Section to the lower west side with master of eclecticism Thomas Bullock joining resident hosts Dennis Kane & Darshan Jesrani. Thomas Bullock moved to New York from England in the mid-’90s where he started A.R.E. Weapons, pioneers of the electroclash sound. He left the group a few years later to form a Balearic rock band with DJ Harvey called Map of Africa, and a punk project called Bobbie Marie, along with his now infamous Rub N Tug parties. Known for his enthusiastic and unpredictable late night sets, he also started his own record label Whatever We Want Records releasing punk and psychedelic-influenced rock and electronic music. As always Adult Section is anything but the ordinary where music genres collide and fresh and excited sounds provide the heady soundtrack to proceedings.

Sat, Sept 4 | Vibal with Tedd Patterson @ Cielo

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:47:39 +0000

According to Junior Boys Own’s Terry Farley “Tedd Patterson is a real New York institution; he’s from the floor. A product of the ‘90s hey day of the Sound Factory, you can hear that heritage when he plays... In my opinion a real torch bearer for all that’s fabulous and legendary about NYC.” With Tedd Patterson’s Vibal party now into its seventh year his latest challenge will be bringing the energy and passion for his Cielo night to the Internet with the launch of Vibalcast. “I’ve been thinking about doing this podcast for the longest time. It will be a mix of what I normally do at Cielo, with more of an organic reflection of my roots. I’m excited about having yet another creative outlet,” says the man who’s Vibal night returns to lower Manhattan on Saturday the 4th.

Wearing a wedding dress in a restaurant?

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:54:18 +0000

HI,

We are getting married in NYC on Oct 10 2010. There are only 5 in our wedding party. After the ceremony we want to eat in a restaurant, is it going to be strange if I wear my wedding dress at the table? Do couples normally do this in NYC?

If anyone can recommend a restaurant that would be great.

Thanks.

Hill Country BBQ Market

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:50:42 +0000

Hill Country BBQ Market

Join Kelly choi as she checks out Hill Country BBQ Market, a unique bbq restaurant that models itself after the Kreuz market in Texas.

30 West 26th Street, New York, Flatiron Area
212-255-4544

9/11 Sub:Sessions @ Love

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:56:35 +0000

Dubspot, Konkrete Jungle, Halcyon and Brooklyn Radio bring you SUB:SESSIONS ONE - a night guaranteed to give the subwoofers at Love a serious workout. On the bill are some of the finest bass-driven producers and dubwize MC's this side of the pond, including one time Brooklyn resident, now residing in San Francisco, Dub Gabriel , Dutty Artz’s Matt Shadetek, Emch from Subatomic Sound System, Liondub, DJ Kiva, Jahdan Blakkamoore (K...7) and Dub Poet Infinity (Deep Space).

Dubspot, Halcyon and Brooklyn Radio Present:

SUB:SESSIONS ONE
"An education in low frequency vibrations"

Featuring:

Dub Gabriel (Destroy All Concepts)
Matt Shadetek (Dutty Artz/Dubspot)
Emch (Subatomic Sound System)
LionDub (Konkrete Jungle/Halcyon)
DJ Kiva (Adios Babylon / Dubspot)
MC's - Jahdan Blakkamoore (Dutty Artz/K7) & Dub Poet Infinity (Deep Space)

(Dubstep, Dance Hall, Grime, Kuduro, Barefoot, Steppa, Juke, Reggae, Dub and much, much more. Music to push our subwoofers to the max!)

Saturday
September 11th, 2010
$5 before 11, $10 after
Love
40 W 8th St.
New York, NY 10012

http://www.musicislove.net/
https://www.dubspot.com/
http://brooklynradio.net/
http://halcyonline.com/
http://www.konkretejungle.com/

Hello from New Jersey

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:32:43 +0000

Hello, my name is Steven. I currently live in New Jersey. Although, I was originally born in Staten Island, New York. I have lived there for most of my life. Anyhow, I will try to be as active as possible on this forum.

Что модно в Нью Йорке?

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:42:54 +0000

Горожане, какая там у вас мода в Нью-Йорке нынешней весной? Какие стили и цвета в моде и что люди носят. Поделитесь, очень интерестно.

House Dance With Danny Dance [Official Thread]

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:56:18 +0000

Welcome to the official thread for my new weekly video series House Dance with Danny Dance ! All episodes are posted to my DJDannyDance Youtube Account and my iTunes House Dance with Danny Dance Podcast as well. If I can, I'll update this post every time I have a new episode; if not, I'll Reply to the thread each time there's a new episode.

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House Dance with Danny Dance

A weekly show for people around the world that want to learn House Dance. Featuring tutorials, commentaries, advice, Q&A, music suggestions, interviews, and more. Brought to you by House Dancer, DJ, & Producer 'Danny Dance'. Find him on http://facebook.com/dannydance, http://dannydance.com, and http://twitter.com/dannydance.

Note: The opinions expressed in this show are Danny Dance's alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the House Dance or House Music community as a whole. They are not to be taken as canon. Advice and the names of movements given on the show may deviate from your interpretation or experience.

*House Dance is an upright, improvisational (non-choreographed) form of 'social dance' performed to House Music. It borrows--but has distinct roots--from many different dance styles, including jazz, tap, Hip-Hop, capoeira, Salsa, and more. The dance, perfect for nightclubs or personal self-expression, emphasizes fluid body movements that match the rhythm and tempo of the music, as well as footwork that closely follows the instrumentation of the song. House Dancing is pure freedom!

*Danny Dance is a Salt Lake City/Miami-based dancer, DJ, and producer. His love of dancing led him to become a House Music DJ, and he's now pursuing a global career as a club DJ and music producer. He teaches House Dance to kids and adults throughout his hometown and beyond.

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For best results, view the videos at Youtube, in HD (720p) when possible. You may want to use the 'Pop Out', 'Expand', or 'Full Screen' options too.

Episode 1
Short intro to Danny Dance's new weekly show for people that want to learn House Dance

Episode 2
This episode includes basic tips, fan-submitted questions, great music suggestions, and 5 minutes of fresh dance footage from a bar in Salt Lake City

Subscribe via iTunes today!

Привет

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:54:42 +0000

Привет ребята. Я - новенький.

written in the stars

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:56:34 +0000

Thu, Sept 2 | Secret Soul Sessions with Roger Sanchez @ Cielo

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:20:02 +0000

A rather ironic title as it is no secret that this legend is the soul of New York house and will deliver the best house music that this city has to offer.

Roger Sanchez, one of the hardest working DJs on the circuit, hosts his Secret Soul Sessions on Thursday the 2nd. The world renowned, Grammy Award winner enjoyed yet another unprecedented year in 2009 with his Stealth label’s best Ibiza season yet at their new Amnesia home, which further fuelled his high placing in DJ magazine’s Top 100 DJ Poll for the umpteenth year running. With his brand new single, ‘2Gether’, set to take Miami and the Winter Music Conference by storm, you’ll hear it first at Cielo along with other cuts from his upcoming artist album that also feature collaborations with Seal, Terri B and GTO amongst others.

$15 advance tickets, $25 door
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3058215&pl=cielo

Hello from a "junior member" :P

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:01:59 +0000

Hi, I am Orestes, 16 and I live in Greece. The reason I have become a member of this forum is simply because I love New York...I' ve never been in the city, but I am going to chase this opportunity , as a unvesity student probably. A little about myself now... I study music and I play the clarinet, I love the english language and I am a fun of any kind of good art (music, movies, books).I know that NYC is an art-heaven. I try to be open minded interesting and friendly and I'd like to get to know you

Say 9/11 DEEP SUGAR ANNIVERSARY BASH

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:58:28 +0000

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Join Robbis group
http://www.facebook.com/robbi.nypromoter?v=wall&story_fbid=134711576545677#!/group.php?gid=111643515536008&ref=ts

Join Robbi's fan page
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Hi! any friend for me ?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:52:26 +0000

Hi

I'm lena

I wanna be a member of this forum, and also I wanna be your friend.

I'm 20 years old ( agirl)

my hobby is drawing

you can get more information if you want

thanks

NYC Venues

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:19:36 +0000

So my band is from Canada (yep, Canada) and we live about 8 hours from NYC. We've been doing pretty well up here in the north and a few promoters have been telling us to try our hand in New York. I've only been there a couple of times and only for a weekend so I really have no idea what venues we should be contacting. If anyone could shed some light it would be much appreciated. This is what we sound like - www.myspace.com/slightlyleft

Thanks a bunch.

Indian Summer/Harvest Moon Comes To Brooklyn's Pete's Candy Store On September 7th

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:30:52 +0000

On September 7th, Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn will be transformed by singer/songwriter Maya Solovey into an ambiance and experience entitled "Indian Summer/Harvest Moon". Enjoy the tranquility of summer's transition to fall, and celebrate the beautiful full moon as it nears its equinox -- romantic and soothing. Not only will Solovey perform that night, she will be bringing her own home cooked food. Both the music and delicacies will relate to the "Indian Summer/Harvest Moon" theme. Solovey's menu will include cornbread, her grandmother Babushka's plum jam, and lemonade - all served up on a red and white checkered table cloth.

Solovey will perform at 10:00 p.m.
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Williamsburg)
(718) 302-3770
http://www.petescandystore.com/home2.html
RSVP for the event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152167401461703

Commenting on how she selected the theme for that night, Solovey said, "At that time, we'll be holding on to the last grains and cornstalks of summer before we head into fall, so I wanted that night to have a sentimental lazy late summer feel to it. The mood will be soft, soothing, and warm with good old American traditions. And, this will be an opportunity for me to play a lot of songs that I don't usually get to play as all songs performed will be in English." Solovey writes and records in three languages - English, Spanish and Portuguese.

English/Americana Night Songlist
Summer
Heartache Blues
Under My Skin
Further West
The Most
Susannah
Better
Come Home Soon
Fine As You
American Song
Touch

As an international artist and a trilingual songwriter, Maya Solovey has merged the acoustic/folk songwriting tradition into the territories of pop, bossa nova, and even the high drama of cinematic scoring. Her music is a surprising, yet rational marriage between many cultures as she sings in Portuguese, Spanish and her native English tongue. Her new self-titled album, Maya Solovey, released July 15th, has already gathered notice from journalists and music critics. Her song "Eu Vi" was featured in a Ralph Lauren runway video for winter fashion week, while her song "Como Yo Lloro Por Ti" will be featured on a in a FIFA World Cup compilation, and another 3 songs will be featured in an upcoming shark documentary called "Shark Allies". Tom Moon, on air critic for NPR, and journalist for Rolling Stone and Spin Magazine said, "Here's a rarity: An original voice who really is original! Drawing inspiration from all over the map, Maya Solovey has developed a deep, enchanting sound that's unlike anything else out there right now." Bassy Bob Brockmann, a multiple Grammy winning producer/mixer said, "Maya Solovey is an exceptional songwriter, possessed of a voice that is haunting, soothing, and erotic all at the same time. Her music, I'm sure, will change the world."
http://www.mayasolovey.com
Music: http://listn.to/mayasolovey

Hello from belgium

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:07:51 +0000

Hi,

I want to meet people from new york,because I want to know how they are.
You can add me (massari_secret_luv@hotmail.com) if you want to chat with me.

Bye
Tariq

i wanna make friends with u ,anybody want to learn chinese?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:03:13 +0000

i'm new here ,and i wanna make friends with you, i can teach u chinese ,you can help me with my english

if u r interested in ,u can contact with my msn:ieboyhlc@hotmail.com

i'm in corona.Looking forward to your reply ,thx

MTA licensed to kill...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:19:10 +0000

As I waited the usual 30 minutes for the N4 at Jamaica Center tonight, IF I was drinking with the boys after work and there was a brick around I might have hurled it at the bus as it pulled up, the driver smirking, fully cognizant that the 6:49 and 7:04 would be pulling up any minute.....

According to Heather Haddon in today's am-ny:

In a Halloween prank turned tragic, an MTA bus driver struck and killed a Bronx man who had just thrown a heavy object at the vehicle, shattering part of the front window.

Ms Haddon goes on to say that "[t]he incident was ruled an accident and the driver...was not charged."

Over the summer, some kids were walking their puppy down Merrick Boulevard and it bolted into the street...the bus I was on ran over it, and THAT never made the papers, which is understandable. From the tone of Ms Haddon's article, Luis Rivera was a BAD puppy, and since the MTA had enacted Operation Pumpkin Patch--"designed to raise awareness among drivers of their rights in case they are attacked" [all emphasis mine]--for doing what kids have been doing for over half a century!

Election Eve, and all these newspapers that found it fit to endorse Herr Mayor-for-Life Bloomberg don't think that some Hispanic kid getting intentionally run over by a bus driver in the Bronx even worth a paragraph? [Full disclosure--am-ny is owned by Newsday/Cablevision--so THAT may explain why they're not beholden to NYC/Bloomberg ]

Guess Kathy Jordan and Dominique Sharpton's bust this weekend is more important than some Hispanic kid throwing, maybe, a beer bottle or egg at a bus and getting running over by its driver

Antibes Bistro Live Jazz Presents

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:58:08 +0000

Antibes Bistro
The latest spot for live jazz in the L.E.S.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 7:30pm to 11:30pm.

This week:

Tuesday August 24th: Asaf Yuria Trio
Lively Trio that will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet!
http://www.myspace.com/asafyuria100

Wednesday August 25th: Alex Terrier Trio with Camila Meza
A. P. Mauriat saxophonist and jazz composer Alex Terrier & Trio, joined by Antibes' favorite Chilean singer and guitarist Camila Meza.
http://www.alexterriermusic.com/fr_intro.cfm
http://www.camilameza.com/

Intimate & Inviting…great food, great wine, and as always…great friends! Don’t Miss It!

Antibes Bistro
Located at 112 Suffolk St.
between Rivington & Delancey in the Lower East Side.
http://www.antibesbistro.com/
(212)533-6088

Feeling Gloomy::NYC's Premier British Dance Party

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:47:28 +0000

NYC's Premier British Dance Party

London's favourite club night, now in NYC, spinning the likes of The Smiths, New Order, Joy Division, Pulp, The Specials, Blur, The Strokes, Suede, Pet Shop Boys, Interpol, Glasvegas, Kate Bush and many more doleful ditties...

Saturday, September 4

Fontana's (basement)
105 Eldridge St. (between Broome & Grand)
NY, NY 10002

11pm-4am

$6 on the door/$4.50 advance from www.brownpapertickets.com

DRINK SPECIALS! $4 Svedka vodka drinks for the first hour, Miller High Life is $4, Rolling Rock, $3 all night!

Can't Live Without

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:53:13 +0000

Can't Live Without: Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who has eight restaurants in New York, including Spice Market and Mercer Kitchen, talks about his favorite places and things.

H&H Bagels
2239 Broadway at 80th Street
New York City / 212.595.8003

American National History Museum
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York City / 212.769.5400

New York City Architecture Lever House
Seagram Building
Perry Street Project
Empire State Building

Sustainable Foods In NYC

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:49:45 +0000
Sustainable Foods In NYC

Part of the ever-growing locavore movement, Williamsburg's Brooklyn Kitchen has become a nexus for New Yorkers interested in local fare thanks to its butcher shop, locally grown produce and lineup of culinary classes. Another Manhattan spot for fresh-from-NYC fare is Union Square Market, where you can taste honey from Gotham's rooftop hives courtesy of the New York City Beekeepers Association.

Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY
718.389.2982
thebrooklynkitchen.com

Union Square Greenmarket
Broadway and East 17th Street, New York, NY
212.555.1212‎
www.cenyc.org

New York City Beekeepers Association
nyc-bees.org

Novella Royale

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:43:50 +0000
Novella Royale

Novella Royale, accessories designer Mary Myers' line of cutting-edge handbags, merges haute style with eco-friendly materials. The buttery soft satchels, totes and clutches are cut by hand from vintage leather jackets.

Ruby Kobo Jewelry

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:40:33 +0000
Ruby Kobo Jewelry

For her Ruby Kobo line, jewelry designer and urban nomad Yuvi Alpert takes her inspiration from her travels in the Himalayas, South America and places in between. The gorgeous baubles have earned her a spot in the Council of Fashion Designers' prestigious CFDA Incubator Program for their worldly beauty.

Ruby Kobo Jewlery
209 West 38th Street, New York, NY
rubykobo.com

What's That Sound?

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:31:14 +0000
:)

Dion had attitude, but Johnny had one of the finest voices in the business. The only other white singer who came even close to Johnny (my opinion) was Pittburgh's Jimmy Beaumont of the Skyliners.

German vs. American voices

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:53:32 +0000
Hey! I’m a German student and I’m looking for some American test subjects for an online test. It’s a test for auditory perception. It includes 4 sound examples from a movie (from the American original version and the German dubbing version). The German and American test subjects have to listen to the sound examples and they have to appraise the effect of the speech.

The test is located on this website: http://www.user.tu-berlin.de/d.traegler/

Please take a little time to do the test. It takes only 5 minutes!
Your feedback is welcome.
Thank you!

Secrets of New York - The Sewers

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:45:50 +0000
Secrets of New York
The Sewers
Part 1

The New York City sewer system is an engineering marvel and a murky source of urban legend. It contains more than 6,000 miles of water mains and pipes, and handles more than a billion gallons of waste each day. Watch as host Kelly Choi solves the mystery of the sewer system.

Broad Street and Wall Street

New York Anime stores

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:43:36 +0000
Hello,
I would like to know where I can buy anime stuff. More especific, I would like stores that sell miniatures from animes, like "Naruto Deformation" series, or "Mini big head" series.

Thanks.

BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND | MARCOS CARNAVAL | Friday September 3 @ Pacha NYC

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:54:21 +0000

Friday September 3
Pacha NYC presents...

BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

with music by
MARCOS CARNAVAL

opening sets by
DIEGO RUIZ & MANNY GALLARDO

music in the basement by
Carol Ferraz & Rudy Correra

FREE BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT
Click here to get on the list

GET TICKETS
Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.pachanyc.com

Become a Fan on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Check in on FourSquare

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Have Your Birthday With Us!
http://pachanyc.com/partywithus

PACHA FACEBOOK PARTY | GARCIA & ARZADON | Friday Aug 27 @ Pacha NYC

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:50:36 +0000

Friday August 27
Pacha NYC invites you to join us in celebrating

100,000 FANS ON FACEBOOK

With music by
CHRIS GARCIA
& TONY ARZADON

SKAM Artists Chris Garcia & Tony Arzadon make their debut on Pacha's stage with their arsenal of bootlegs & edits being played by the biggest & best across the world! Combined they hold residencies at the top nightclubs in Las Vegas, including Drai's, Jet, Tao & Tryst.

Plus join us as we also celebrate 100,000 fans on Facebook by giving all who "like" us Free Admission before 12 Midnight and special entry at our private 45th Street Entrance. If you're a fan of Pacha on Facebook, your name is already on the list. If you're not yet, be one of the next 100,000 and get on the list! 19+ to enter, 21+ to drink.

BECOME A FAN OF PACHA NYC

GET TICKETS

Doors 10PM
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.pachanyc.com

Become a Fan on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Check in on FourSquare

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Have Your Birthday With Us!
http://pachanyc.com/partywithus

Could this be the dumbest forum post ever?

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:21:13 +0000

No doubt Amazon are keeping a close eye on potential developments in the market.

Woodstock Memories

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:18:39 +0000
Woodstock Memories

August 15th zoomed right past me, and I forgot all about the importance of the date. It was the forty-first anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, an event that I missed but nevertheless am happy for the few friends who did attend it. My friend Patrick yet has the complete ticket he purchased some weeks in advance. He never had gotten a chance to hand the ticket to an usher because when he arrived, there weren’t any ushers around. The huge crowd had already crashed the site, and all Patrick had to do was step over a downed fence to get in. Nowadays, Patrick protects his precious ticket in a plastic folder and is torn between selling it on E-Bay and keeping it as a cherished memory.

Another friend, Joey left for the historic event with his girlfriend on Friday afternoon and returned home Sunday evening. And the night he came home from Woodstock, I just happened to be standing by the entrance of his apartment building. About 8:30 P.M., I noticed him turning the corner. He appeared really scruffy and was badly in need of a shave, shower, and clean clothes. On his back was a green army knapsack, the ones that were popular back then and sold at the old army-navy stores. I could tell Joey was beat and longed for a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed. He smiled at me and then walked into his building.

The thought of missing Woodstock bothered me so much that the following year, I made the trip to the Upstate town with some friends. It was still morning when we arrived by car, so we went for breakfast in a barn that had been converted into a restaurant. The joint was filled with long hairs and hippies, and in the center of the restaurant was a guy playing a piano and singing a Beatle’s song. After breakfast, we roamed around the town of peace and love for a few hours before heading back to Manhattan.

I’m so disappointed with myself for not going there in ‘69. How does one (who had an opportunity to go) describe not attending the Woodstock Festival? Well, to me, missing Woodstock was like dropping an easy infield pop-up that would have ended the seventh game of the World Series. And the error allowed the other team to score unearned runs to win the game and become the champions. Missing Woodstock was an terrible error one never gets over.

My nephew took me with him to the 1994 Woodstock Festival. But it might as well have been the 2094 Woodstock Festival. Different Vibes altogether. There can be only one Woodstock.

Danny Dance - DD Radio 9 (Drums When Doves Cry Edition) [Stream - D/L]

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:25:03 +0000

Mix Info: Mixed by Danny Dance live on www.utahfm.org on August 17, 2010. Features Soulful House, Funky House, Tribal House, Deep House, & Minimal Tech House.

Dance Is A Feeling Podcast -- Episode 30.0 - DD Radio 9 (Drums When Doves Cry Edition)

01. Good Morning (Kaytronik Remix) - Karizma feat. Monique Bingham
02. Shut Up N Dance (GJs NYC Deep Dub) - Groove Junkies feat Wendy Brune
03. Bar A Thymn (Tom Middleton Cosmos Mix) - Kerri Chandler
04. Sonny Side Up (Everybody Get on The Decks) - Sonny Fodera
05. Caught Up (Original Mix) - Michael Gray
06. Work My House (Original Mix) - Peter Presta
07. Bangin' Beats - Mike Dominico feat. Sarah Coe
08. Bless The Colombian Drum (Main Mix) - Marlon D
09. Disco Clown (Midnight Mike Remix) - Munk
10. Miami Vices (Original Mix) - Sun City Hustlers
11. In My Head (ATFC's Bootleg Mix) - Bionik Phunk, Sugar Caine
12. Pump (Original Mix) - Julien Chaptal
13. Brass (Original Mix) - Paul Thomas, Sonny Wharton, Ant Brooks
14. Alert (Original Mix) - Antoine Clamaran
15. Dark Beat (Chus & Ceballos Mix) - Oscar G, Ralph Falcon
16. Flashback (David Guetta One Love Remix) - Calvin Harris
17. Somewhere Beyond (Club Vocal) - Michael Gray feat Steve Edwards
18. When Doves Cry (MuthaFunkaz Remix Digital Edit) - Yass
19. Find Yourself A Friend (Seamus Haji Big Love Vocal) - Paul Harris
20. Forget The World (Ismael Rivas Factomania Remix) - John Creamer, Stephane K
21. Dont Stop Believing (Andy Clockwork Remix) - Journey

Stream: http://danceisafeeli...T23_06_57-07_00

Download: Right-click and Save Here or subscribe via iTunes

Google Earth 3D NYC Tour

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:47:25 +0000
Okay... as I continue to learn how to construct tours of 3D NYC, a few things still elude me... for one, I would like to get an effect like this guy did, in his video...

In this guy's vid, everything moves smoothly, without any delay in the buildings rendering or any delays in the motion over the city. I need to learn how to get that result. I am sending the guy a PM, to see if he can help me out. In the meantime, enjoy his vid, lol.

Brighton Beach to Jamaica?

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:04:15 +0000
Hey guys - so I'm heading out to Coney Island and Brighton Beach tomorrow and need to make my way to Jamaica station afterward to head to my parents house on LI after. I read that you can take the subway (Q train?) to Atlantic Terminal and then catch a train to Jamaica.

My question is what train do I catch to Atlantic Terminal; and then what train am I catching to get to Jamaica and is it going to cost anything? Thanks!

Suggested Itinerary?! :-)

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:58:21 +0000
Hi everyone,

I am due to visit NYC for the first time in a couple of weeks with my boyfriend and I have a list of things I want to try and fit in but as I have no idea where anything is in relation to eachother, how long journey times are etc. I am struggling with creating an itinerary! I want to make every second count!

My flight lands at 13.30 at JFK (people have told us to allow 2 hours to get out of the airport, is this correct?) then we are staying at the Hudson Hotel (356 West 58th Street) and we are yet to decide how to get there. I have considered bus, metro and taxi (what would be my best bet, how long would each take and what would the cost be?)

So then we have Saturday late afternoon/evening free, Sunday (plan to go to Woodbury Common), all of Monday and Tuesday Morning (need to leave after lunch)

And here are a list of things we want to do: have a walk through central park (not a long walk, thinking maybe early one morning) visit empire state OR rockerfeller (which is best, go to Carnegie Deli, Serendipity 3 for frozen hot chocolate, Possibly Katz Deli (?), Possibly Magnolia for cupcakes, Possibly Century 21, Visit Ground Zero, Go the big department stores Macys, Dwayne Reed Pharmacy, Canal Street, Bloomingdales, Tiffany and Pandora stores. Maybe Brooklyn Bridge if we can fit it in? Food wise, gotta try a good NY pizzza/hotdog, would like to try a nice steakhouse, american style breakfast (maybe pancakes), possibly a chinese too and CRAB LEGS (love these). Maybe check out some nice cocktail type bars in the evening??

Are there any other must do/sees??

Can anyone suggest what we do on each day? And how we travel to and from the airport?

Thanks in advance

Shake Shack

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:48:56 +0000
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/deals/deals.html#ShakeShack

Theater District Shake Shack is now open. One of NYC’s most beloved and lauded eateries, Shake Shack is a modern day "roadside" burger stand known for its delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.

Seafood At Bongo and River Cafe

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:47:39 +0000
Seafood At Bongo and River Cafe

Sara swings by seafood spot Bongo to try their delicious lobster roll, while Maria checks out a scrumptious scallop dish at New American bastion River Cafe, which is located right under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Bongo
395 West Street, New York, NY
212.675.6555

River Cafe
1 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY
718.522.5200

Brooklyn Bridge will be closed

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:34:22 +0000
The Brooklyn Bridge will be closed to Manhattan-bound traffic overnight, beginning Monday, Aug. 23rd and will continue until 2014. All Manhattan-bound traffic will be detoured to the Manhattan Bridge or other crossings. All Brooklyn-bound traffic will be maintained, and there will be no closure of the pedestrian/cycling promenade. The bridge will be reopened for traffic in both directions each morning. For information visit http://bit.ly/bUiexX

Bus to NYC

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:32:01 +0000
I just came back from NYC last month and got to see the Empire State Building, Times Square, etc.
I didn't stay in NYC but rather drove to New Jersey and then bus to NYC which took about 15mins for the bus ride. The hotel was a lot cheaper in New Jersey. It cost me $95/day with complementary breakfast and parking.

So for anyone of you going to NYC, I suggest staying in New Jersey but just bus to NYC. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.