Girl Talk, the mashup DJ fond of sweat suits and onstage riots, played to a semi-empty but fully raccous warehouse on the West Side to close out a week of Kia Soul Collective test drives. More »
Sir Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire founder of Virgin, was a more than an entertaining host for the Virgin Mobile Free Festin Columbia, Maryland. In between acting as bartender, spraying the audience with booze and enjoying a cold one himself; the international big kid presided over the cost free concert supporting Re*Generation to fight youth homelessness. More »
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This weekend, Girl Talk, Wiz Khalifa and Max Tundrarocked JELLY’s pool party Sunday Series, a globally recognized free concert event at the riverfront in Williamsburg. Although there isn’t actually a pool involved (the concerts were originally staged at the McCarren Park Pool before outgrowing the venue), you wouldn’t guess from the fans, who laughed in the face of the sticky summer swelter. Nothing but smiles and sporting some killer retro duds, the shoulder to shoulder dance party rounded out the weekend in rockin’ style. Fans were jumping on (and getting thrown off) the stage while Girl Talk shared some new mash ups and danced with leopard and lycra clad hipsters. More »
[Girl Talk. Photos via SPIN] Last night, I had the pleasure of catching DJ Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk, live at Hiro Ballroom for the SPIN Magazine/Canon Party. I was part of a group helping a friend celebrate his 27th birthday, though I ran into dozens of familiar faces. “Girl Talk: I’m Not A DJ” flashed on the big video screens. Um, yeah ya are. And that’s what makes this “concert” so cool… More »
OMG do you guys remember this????! I knew the lovely ladies of Full House were ahead of their times. Play this clip until about halfway in and you will notice a familiar name on their drumsets. The first and original “Girl Talk” mainly did covers of Ace of Base hits.
Girls and boyz alike are going crazy for Girl Talk these days. On November 15, the popular DJ took the stage at Terminal 5 and thousands of fans came in their favorite neon outfits and glow sticks. Girl Talk concerts tend to get out of control. Case in point? Last Saturday they were the prequel to the Yale-Harvard football game up in Cambridge and the police had to SHUT DOWN the concert after multiple failed attempts at crowd control. “It was the most unsuccessful successful show ever,” Leah E. Boch ’09 said.
All Points West Music & Arts Festival starts today over at Liberty Square Park. I am so bummed that I’m missing out on this concert and jealous of Ben Kaufman, who will be there front and center enjoying bands like:
Friday: Radiohead, Underworld, The New Pornographers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Go! Team, Girl Talk, CSS, Duffy, Forro in the Dark, Little Brother, Andrew Bird Grizzly Bear, Mates of State , The Duke Spirit, Lowry
Saturday:Radiohead, Kings of Leon, Animal Collective, Metric, Chromeo, The Roots, The Black Angels, The Virgins, The Felice Brothers, Alberta Cross, Sia, K’NAAN, Nicole Atkins, Your Vegas
“Wow what a crowd!…how do we get a beer around here.”-Stephanie Wei
I’m currently in Seattle, Washington (more specifically, Bellevue, which is right outside the city) visiting my parents. I grew up and lived in Bellevue until I fled east to Yale for college and subsequently moved to NYC upon graduating. Basically, I haven’t been around much for the past seven years.
I’d almost forgotten how great Seattle is in the months of July and August. However, I do always argue that there’s nowhere else better to be in the continental U.S. during July and August than Seattle. I stand by that statement, particularly after this current trip. I also believe that Seattle may be the country’s best kept secret…but I digress.
Now that I have given myself the proper amount of time to just sit and let it sink in, I am finally ready to talk about the latest album released from my not-so-secret crush, Gregg Gillis – better known as Girl Talk.
Girl Talk released his fourth album, Feed the Animals, via download on June 19th – and I have been nothing shy of blown away. I had been fairly certain that nothing would ever be able to touch his previous album, Night Ripper, released two years ago, when he did one of the most memorable mash-ups involving Elton John and The Notorious B.I.G. Pray tell – who else has the musical know-how to see that “Tiny Dancer” and “Juicy” can transition into one another?
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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Sir Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire founder of Virgin, was a more than an entertaining host for the Virgin Mobile Free Fest in Columbia, Maryland. In between acting as bartender, spraying the audience with booze and enjoying a cold one himself; the international big kid presided over the cost free concert supporting Re*Generation to fight youth homelessness. More »
Go HERE for more photos by DYLAN ARMAJANI and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
[Girl Talk. Photos via SPIN] Last night, I had the pleasure of catching DJ Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk, live at Hiro Ballroom for the SPIN Magazine/Canon Party. I was part of a group helping a friend celebrate his 27th birthday, though I ran into dozens of familiar faces. “Girl Talk: I’m Not A DJ” flashed on the big video screens. Um, yeah ya are. And that’s what makes this “concert” so cool… More »
All Points West Music & Arts Festival starts today over at Liberty Square Park. I am so bummed that I’m missing out on this concert and jealous of Ben Kaufman, who will be there front and center enjoying bands like:
Now that I have given myself the proper amount of time to just sit and let it sink in, I am finally ready to talk about the latest album released from my not-so-secret crush, Gregg Gillis – better known as Girl Talk.
