Monthly Archives: October 2010

Buenos Aires Restaurant Delivers on Authenticity Claim

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Maria Miranda

The proliferation of “Latin fusion” cuisine (a mish-mash of ingredients from Latin America thrown into nouveau dishes) makes it a breath of fresh air when you walk into a restaurant in which the owner has stayed true to his or … Continue reading →

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Lady Rizo and the Assettes combine Burlesque & Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Janet Lawrence

Scantily clad ladies! Trapeze artists! And bucket-loads of corn syrup! Lady Rizo and the Assettes delivered a stellar performance filled with fun and frivolity at the Hallowed Eve show at the Highline Ballroom on Saturday night. The caburlesque troupe (caberet … Continue reading →

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The Best Rappers Alive: Highbrow? Lowbrow? You Decide

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Spencer A. Freeman

The highbrow, lowbrow debate strikes again! This time, in the form of an exhibit at the New Museum. More specifically, a piece entitled “Status Symbols #31” by artist Rashaad Newsome. “Free,” an exhibit at the New Museum, opened recently and … Continue reading →

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Mayer Hawthorne & the County…& Mazda

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Janet Lawrence

The over-obvious pandering to the sponsor left some Mayer Hawthorne & the County concert goers with a dirty sell-out feeling last Monday night. The soul-rock group had two objectives at the Music Hall of Williamsburg: to rock the house and … Continue reading →

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Queer Burlesque Party Evokes Fin de Siècle Mood

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Jonathan Balthaser

If New York City nightlife has been feeling a bit, well, stale lately, head over to the next Cabaret Cataplexy, a night of artistic performances hosted by Ashley Brockington and Monstah Black. Cabaret Cataplexy is an irreverent mish-mash of talent, … Continue reading →

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Thousands “Meet the Breeds” at Javits

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Graham Kates

Don’t worry. Despite the look on his face, Maves (above) is used to getting handled like that. The eight-month-old English Toy Spaniel was among hundreds of dogs and cats being inspected by the 36,000 attendees of the American Kennel Club’s … Continue reading →

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Japan Fashion Now (And Then)

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Courtney Carter

Long before Gwen Stefani became entranced with Japanese fashion and wrote a love song called, “Harajuku Girls”, were Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto–Japanese fashion designers that came alive during the Japanese “fashion revolution” of the 1980s, and now The Museum … Continue reading →

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On Broadway: Celebrities vs. Understudies

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jessica Courtemanche

“I came for Douglas Hodge.” That was the first thought that popped in my head as I opened the playbill for the Broadway phenomenon La Cage Aux Folles. “I came for Douglas Hodge. And now I’m going to see his … Continue reading →

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Leaf Peepers Love the Foliage

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Krissy Dolor

Long gone are the lazy days of summer, as well as the random spikes in temperature. With highs remaining steady in the 60-degree range, we can officially say that fall is here to stay. While some may pine for suntans … Continue reading →

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