Only a little over a hundred days till show time and the Oscars still doesn’t have a host. Which one of these crazy themes would you tune in to watch? [Gawker]
Looks like Mickey Mouse isn’t the only Magic Mouse. Check out the newest iMac feature. [Apple]
As if Anna Sui isn’t exciting enough, see who is designing for Target next! [InStyle]
Looks like our Latin neighbors will soon be legally lighting up. Will we be following suit? [Huffington]
Brooklyn natives to boycottsequel to Phantom of the Opera. Uh-oh, what did Andrew Lloyd Webber say? [Gothamist]
Yankees management gives back to the fans with a free trip to the stadium. [NYPost]
Dust off the grill and dig up your cutoffs, it’s time for one final salute to the summer that never quite was. If you hedged your bets on the weather and are staying in the city this weekend don’t feel left out of the endless summer action. 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.
Electric Zoo When: Sun, September 6, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Randall’s Island Park
Why: Keep your island hop going and trance out to best techno outside of Ibiza [Details]
[Nathan's champ Joey Chestnut and contender Takeru Kobayashi pose with the food that made them household names. Photos by Getty. Additional photos courtesy of DEADSPIN] Roger Federer wasn’t the only person breaking records this weekend. On Saturday, good ‘ol Joey Chestnut kept theNathan’s Hot Dog Eating belt on American soil by inhaling a record 68 hot dogs in only 10 minutes! More »
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This year’s “King Neptune,” Mr. Harvey Keitel, reigned over Saturday’s Coney Island Mermaid Parade, the largest art parade in the nation. Celebrating sand, sea, salt air and summer; rain poured on the event but didn’t dampen spirits of the eccentrically costumed. Participants marched to the much anticipated Mermaid Parade Ball, which concludes the colorful (in more ways than one) day’s events. More »
Still think the swine flu was just media hype? - first NYer dies, more schools closed (and why are so many of the affected schools in Queens?) [NYT]
The Beatrice Inn’s neighbors REALLY don’t want to see it come back, and have added to the vandalism that has plagued the spot since its forced closure last month [Eater]
The future of Coney Island might be up in the air, but residents of this eccentric community won’t give up without a fight, or at least a party. Last Thursday, Coney Island USA held its 5th annual CIUSA Spring Fundraising Gala at M:2 Ultra Lounge, and boy did the freaks come out for a good cause. More story and photos below… More »
Astroland Park’s last days may have been this weekend, but Nathan’s Hotdogs ‘aint going anywhere. Apparently no one else got the memo because the lines were SWARMING outside the weiner booth on Coney Island. So the “Best $2k” is missing its “k” today, but these dogs were more than worth their weight in gold, and that’s something more than that bottle of vodka at Pink Elephant can claim.
Yesterday, I remembered how great it was to be a kid again. I twirled, and whirled around Astropark, overlooked the dirty vendor man that served me my hotdog, fries, and extra-buttered corn on the cob, and finished off the day with an Ice Cream Cone on the boardwalk. While in Coney Island, I saw a considerable amount of fashionistas that were doing their part to help commemorate Astroland park….
Yesterday was the last day that Astroland, the amusement park home of Coney Island’s infamous Cyclone, opened it’s doors. I figured it was a good time to visit this part of NYC’s history that I had seen referred to in so many movies of my youth (BIG)….unfortunately, so did everyone else. The place was PACKED! The line at Nathan’s Hot Dog Stand was so long that, after 20 minutes of waiting, when I heard those infamous wieners weren’t going anywhere in the renovations, I opted for a normal dog from one of the other vendors. I did, however wait in line for a front seat on the Cyclone, there are obviously some things in life you just will have to wait in line to do, no matter how bad you need to pee.
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
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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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Dust off the grill and dig up your cutoffs, it’s time for one final salute to the summer that never quite was. If you hedged your bets on the weather and are staying in the city this weekend don’t feel left out of the endless summer action. 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.
[Nathan's champ Joey Chestnut and contender Takeru Kobayashi pose with the food that made them household names. Photos by Getty. Additional photos courtesy of DEADSPIN] Roger Federer wasn’t the only person breaking records this weekend. On Saturday, good ‘ol Joey Chestnut kept the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating belt on American soil by inhaling a record 68 hot dogs in only 10 minutes! More »
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