No need to go see that hyped new Tron: Legacy movie opening Friday. Williamsburg is not even getting a big fancy movie theater until next fall. That will probably be a nightmare, and tickets are pricey. Best go to indieScreen on Kent Avenue and watch a free screening of Tron, the original 1982 version, at […]
Fireside Follies III
The Fireside Follies reading series continues its run in Bushwick next Saturday. As first reported back in September, area writers Michael Lala and Eric Nelson created the monthly readings to add to Bushwick’s continuing development as an exciting new art scene, and help local writers find a vehicle for sharing their work with an interested […]
Neon Indian x Lars Larsen = "Mind, Drips"
By now, you super plugged in folks know quite a bit about Neon Indian, specifically frontman Alan Palomo. But when it comes to music videos, it’s always interesting to see how the director, or in this case visual artist Lars Larsen, interpret and expand the ultimate chimera of both parties. Taking a look at the […]
Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is the place to be on Saturday for those who make visual art or just like to look at it. Saturday from 12pm-8pm the house of worship at 275 N. 8th Street between Havemeyer Street and Union Avenue, will host indy comic book illustrators, painters, designers, and craftspersons in […]
Scott Campbell's en fuego
Williamsburg-based tattoo and fine artist, Scott Campbell, got into a heated showdown with the folks who organized his sold-out show at Mexico City’s Vice Gallery (yes, that Vice) last week. Offended by an overbearing sponsorship and personal attacks, Campbell dismantled the show, dragged it to the sidewalk and lit the lot on fire. Maybe he […]
Monday Night Plans: Get Boozed Up For A Good Cause
Tonight at Gallery Bar, you all have a chance to do something good with your alcoholism– a benefit for the Jukumu Letu Center of Kenya. FREEwilly friend DJ Whitney Fierce will not only be entertaining us with her musical skills, but acts as director of the foundation which hopes to change the lives of the […]
Underneath it all, Dickchicken just wants to make you laugh.
The Work Book Project has a video up of loved/hated Brooklyn icon and street artist, Dickchicken. We contacted the reprobate to see if he’d answer a few questions. Interview after the jump.
City Hall Station Open To In-The-Know New Yorkers, Tourists
We love New York City for a number of reasons. Mostly because we’ve figured out our prewalk to every possible place we may be going, but also for the gems the city has to offer. Sure, The Cloisters and Socrates Sculpture Park are pretty rad… but we’re talking about truly hidden below ground. Now we […]
MOVES POP-UP STORE – A MOVEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT INDUSTRY
Ruffeo Hearts Lil’ Snotty and Williamsburg Fashion Weekend have a special one in store for you, literally. Check out the details below. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 4 to December 19, 12pm – 8pm. Join us November 5th for opening party and hear Total Slacker, Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk, and Alaskas […]
The Arche Pop Up Shop Opening Party TONIGHT
From Nadja Nebas, owner of Rouge 58, and New York fashion photographer Chris Reed: On Nov 1st Rouge 58 will present The Arche, a pop up boutique running for two weeks only, combining emerging talent and established designers in both fashion and jewelry. This inaugural installment will reflect the dark minimalism that has become an […]