Nothing says bar mitzvah birthday quite like a little Village People, so it’s easy to see why the group championing a recent marathon birthday run at Citrine got their YMCA on to celebrate another year of (Thrillist founder) Ben Lerer. The band’s Randy Jones (aka the “cowboy”) graced the guests with his presence for a spirited rendition of the 70’s hit. Ben did his best to multitask both the arm movements and singing, which proved slightly challenging after many rounds of drinks. The singer and gay icon’s (Randy, not Ben) appearance follows a hysterical cameo on “Flight of the Conchords” earlier this year, where he participated in the duo’s music video for “Too Many D-cks.” The birthday was thus an obvious follow up. The party doubled as a sort of last hurrah for the birthday boy, who ties the knot, this weekend. GofG wishes him all the best in this exciting life step. Is Ben all grows up? More »
It’s time to figure out where some of the best parties are tonight. Below are our picks of tonight’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page.
Metropolitan Opera Season Opens When: Mon, September 21, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Lincoln Center
Why: Listen to Tosca and ogle the celebs with your opera glasses [Details]
Citrine, a scene? Apparently. When DJ Tanner took to the turntables everyone partied like it was 1999. Bottles popping, sparklers everywhere, girls in their bras, girls kissing and probably the most nuts of all, a choreographed group dance scene. What?! Is this a shoot for a sequel to “She’s All That?” Who knows what was in the drinks this evening, but these kids tore it up, sweating right through their button downs. Now that the Meatpacking is saved, is NYC nightlife coming back with a vengeance across the board, even in some unexpected spots? Bring it. More »
Do you know who Michelle Joni is? No? Yes, well, she’s trying to change that, in a quest/publicity stunt to “Become Famous In Two Weeks Or Less“, based on the rules in a book written by some not at all famous lady. Step one? Become a Burlesque dancer at Citrine and invite PMc to cover it! More, uhm, colorful photos and story below… More »
GO HERE for more photos by BEN HIDER and remember to TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS.
Last night, production company Mistaken For Strangers launched their farcical web-series at Citrine. Live in 5is a web-series about “…the off-air high jinks of the local news team at WIPU.” More »
Christian Siriano’s friends threw him a surprise birthday bash Tuesday night at new spot on the block, Citrine. Our favorite Project Runway winner, whose stunning Spring ‘09 collection showed us all that gray really does matter, partied his 23rd b-day away with cupcakes, sparklers, “Tranny Mess” cocktails and his “fierce” friends including Levin Rambin, Scott Buccheit, Leigh Lezark, Kim Stolz, Andrew Andrew, Sophia Lamar, Andy Cohen, Vicki Gunvalson, NeNe Leakes, and Christian’s love bug Brad Walsh.
Go HERE for more photos from this event from Jamie Chiu and Scott and TAG YOURSELF and your friends!
Ok, let’s start off by saying, we like to keep things in our posts positive. So on a positive note, Citrine is a cute space and we got to catch up with some friends. That’s about all the good we can muster for last night’s Gradient Magazine launch. The back cover of the magazine reads “Shit is coming!” Well that really should have been the cover of the magazine, because that’s just what you get when you open the mag up. Bad layout, bad photography, bad fonts, bad, bad, bad.
More story and photos below: More »
Citrine opened to a private, rocking party for Richie Rich’s newest CD, Celebutante. Fans of the ex-club kid and Heatherette designer packed into the former Snitch place to hear his latest songs, and to check out the new digs.
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
and
First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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Nothing says bar mitzvah birthday quite like a little Village People, so it’s easy to see why the group championing a recent marathon birthday run at Citrine got their YMCA on to celebrate another year of (Thrillist founder) Ben Lerer. The band’s Randy Jones (aka the “cowboy”) graced the guests with his presence for a spirited rendition of the 70’s hit. Ben did his best to multitask both the arm movements and singing, which proved slightly challenging after many rounds of drinks. The singer and gay icon’s (Randy, not Ben) appearance follows a hysterical cameo on “Flight of the Conchords” earlier this year, where he participated in the duo’s music video for “Too Many D-cks.” The birthday was thus an obvious follow up. The party doubled as a sort of last hurrah for the birthday boy, who ties the knot, this weekend. GofG wishes him all the best in this exciting life step. Is Ben all grows up? More »
It’s time to figure out where some of the best parties are tonight. Below are our picks of tonight’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page.
Citrine, a scene? Apparently. When DJ Tanner took to the turntables everyone partied like it was 1999. Bottles popping, sparklers everywhere, girls in their bras, girls kissing and probably the most nuts of all, a choreographed group dance scene. What?! Is this a shoot for a sequel to “She’s All That?” Who knows what was in the drinks this evening, but these kids tore it up, sweating right through their button downs. Now that the Meatpacking is saved, is NYC nightlife coming back with a vengeance across the board, even in some unexpected spots? Bring it. More »
Do you know who Michelle Joni is? No? Yes, well, she’s trying to change that, in a quest/publicity stunt to “Become Famous In Two Weeks Or Less“, based on the rules in a book written by some not at all famous lady. Step one? Become a Burlesque dancer at Citrine and invite PMc to cover it! More, uhm, colorful photos and story below… More »
GO HERE for more photos by BEN HIDER and remember to TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS.
GO HERE for more photos by SUNNY NORTON and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
