It’s time to figure out where the best parties are this weekend. Below are our picks of the city’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details, as well as more events, on our Calendar Page.
Upper Echelon Shoes Pool Party - Music by DJ Nick Cohen When: Sat, August 1, 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: C5 – Atlantic City
Why: Lay out by the pool if you get sick of the slots [Details]
Think twice about downing that currywurst. Not only is that hot dog fatty thing really bad for your figure but do you really want to risk eating the surprise side dish of a roach? ewwwwwwwwww [grubstreet]
Maybe not in 1984, but nowadays it seems legit for anyone (say a highschooler?) to sue for anything. Well maybe the Kindle isn’t all its cracked up to be or maybe highschoolers are just too damn lazy.. [TheSocial]
Last night, the world premiere of Columbia Picture’s Julie And Julia took place at the Ziegfeld Theater. The movie is based on the real life story of Julie Powell (who was in attendance) who cooked her way through Julia Child’s cookbook and (what else?) blogged about it.The wonderful Meryl Streep and Amy Adams were present.The premier also brought outc hefs– Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray as well as fashion/art ladies like Rachel Roy, Yoko Ono, Jazmine Gonzales.
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The Aboveground, a community of tastemakers, celebrated their latest fashion find last night, the Arbitrage Hooded Shirt (left), “A hybrid between a dress shirt and light jacket, Arbitrage’s Krona hooded shirt has created a stir in men’s fashion with the inventiveness of its design.” The rooftop party consisted of a Sugar Hill Gang as well as Hugh Hayden’s “FUNature” collection and music by DJ The Chainsmokers. More »
[Kimora Lee Simmons helps Mayor Michael Bloomberg shop for ties at JC Penny. Photos via Getty]
Yesterday, the first ever JC Penney store opened it’s doors in Manhattan’s Herald Square, and Kimora Lee Simmons was there to help our Mayor, Michael Bloomberg stock up on some purchases. The mayor wears ties from JC PENNY? How recessionista-fab of him! The store is the subject of “a major, multimedia marketing campaign, a rarity for Penney.” “A special case gets a special level of attention. More »
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Tuesday night, Lyons Wier Galleryheld a reception for Derrick B. Harden (aka Couture Ink)’s Vast Wasteland: A Hollywood 187 Film. His project consisted of a screening of the film as well as a reading, his “work is a fusion of personal history, hip-hop, urban culture and fine art.” More »
[One poor guy felt the after-effects of what being a Polo fan really means last weekend in Bridgehampton] via hamptons.guestofaguest.com:Think that Bridgehampton Polo watching is a laid-back, carefree day of fun in the sun, spent breezing around with fabulous people who carry Evian spritzers in their seersucker shorts? Think again. Newbies to the sport of Polo watching, such as this young gentleman on the left, More »
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Last night’s Arlo Guthrie concert in Battery Park for the River to River Festivallooked pretty chill, but let’s be honest here: the real party is going to be tonight’s kick-off of the All Points Westmusic festival at Liberty State Park. Jay-Z is headlining! (The Beastie Boys were supposed to, but Adam Yauch sadly came down with a wee bit of throat cancer.) More »
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Last night at Haven, guests attending the Glitz and Glam event were not only treated to Prairie Organic Vodka cocktails but also surprised by a burlesque performance. All of the proceeds of the night went to SMART- Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS/HIV Research. The night seemed quite fun, proof being that at some point Miss Zimbabwe USA decided to switch off her sash! More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
HONEY
243 W 14th Street
Between 7th & 8th Ave
http://www.honeyny.com
Honey's 5-5-5 Happy Hour
$5 Mixed Drinks, Draft Beers, Bottled Beers, Cocktails and Wines
5pm - 9pm EVERY DAY
NO COVER ALL NIGHT
Music By Rotating DJ's Spinning Top 40's, Mashups, Hip Hop
Free Bottle of Champagne For Groups of 20 or More
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
Perfect For Birthday Parties / Large Groups & Dinner Parties
Have Dinner at Honey and Receive A VIP Table & Admission To The Club
(Subject To Availability)
PLEASE ASK FOR RANDOLPH AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
21 & Over - Proper ID Is Required
To RSVP / Book Your Birthday Party / Large Group or Dinner Reservation
INFO@HONEYNY.COM or call (212) 620-0222
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It’s time to figure out where the best parties are this weekend. Below are our picks of the city’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details, as well as more events, on our Calendar Page.
GO HERE for more photos by AMBER DE VOS and REMEMBER TO TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS
[Kimora Lee Simmons helps Mayor Michael Bloomberg shop for ties at JC Penny. Photos via Getty]
GO HERE for more photos by NIKKI ROBBINS and remember to TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS
[One poor guy felt the after-effects of what being a Polo fan really means last weekend in Bridgehampton] via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Think that Bridgehampton Polo watching is a laid-back, carefree day of fun in the sun, spent breezing around with fabulous people who carry Evian spritzers in their seersucker shorts? Think again. Newbies to the sport of Polo watching, such as this young gentleman on the left, More »
Go HERE for more photos by SUNNY NORTON and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
Did you recently get photographed by a Gofg photog? Well then don’t forget to find your photo and tag it so that you can add yourself and your photo to our directory. Our directory is growing bigger by the day, but we need your help! So, need something to procrastinate on? Get Tagging!
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