Monthly Archives: April 2011

Tatum More Than a Hunk

Women love Channing Tatum. As a matter of fact, just the mention of his name induces a Beatlemania-esque scream. It doesn’t matter what type of film he’s associated with, from an ‘80s inspired action romp to a Nicolas Sparks’ book … Continue reading

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Lynn Goldsmith: a career photographing the greats

If you were a iconic rock musician between the 60s and the 80s, chances are you were photographed at some point of your career by Lynn Goldsmith. From The Beatles, to The Rolling Stones, to Bob Dylan, to Bruce Springsteen, … Continue reading

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Music Festival Showcases ‘Game Boy’ Artists

Chip art, which fuses retro game technology such as Nintendo Game Boys with old school computers like the Commodore 64, is an underground movement that has spread from Japan to Europe to America. Even though the genre is gaining momentum, … Continue reading

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New Works at 5 Pointz, Despite an Uncertain Future

5 Pointz, the iconic Long Island City outdoor graffiti art gallery, will open for a new season of exhibitions in May. But back in March, owner Jerry Wolkoff announced plans to raze the 200,000 square foot factory building whose exterior … Continue reading

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Hitting the Books at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair

While e-book sales are growing steadily, a very different kind of reading material was showcased at the Park Avenue Armory last weekend. The 51st Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair, a bibliophile’s answer to the showier Armory art fair, showcased about 200 sellers of rare books, manuscripts, illustrations and pamphlets. Continue reading

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The Sweaty First Experience of a Yoga Virgin

A  bunch of people standing on their heads and holding obscure poses never seemed like that much fun to me, but after hearing about yoga from from my friends and reading about its mental health benefits, I decided that I … Continue reading

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David Foster Wallace, The Posthumous King

Despite his relatively small output, David Foster Wallace has quite a reputation. Several posthumous books on the post-modern pagemaster, who committed suicide in September 2008, have helped establish Wallace as a beloved American author. Although Of Course You End Up … Continue reading

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Celebrating The Apollo at the Museum of the City of New York

New York City’s Apollo Theater made the news in recent years mainly for holding such events as Michael Jackson’s and James Brown’s memorial services, or Obama’s fundraiser in 2007. There’s was a time though when The Apollo was a symbol … Continue reading

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Is a Bomb Shelter in Washington Square Park Public Art or a Public Protest?

For a few hours on Monday afternoon, a corner of Washington Square Park became home to a controversial piece of art that either sparked a protest, or was the protest, depending on whom you ask. The Bomb Shelter Museum, a … Continue reading

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Danny Stiles, the Vicar of Vintage Vinyl: Dead at 87

Danny Stiles had 63-years on the radio and a quarter of a million records in his collection.  The 87-year-old radio deejay passed away from complications of heart problems on March 11, 2011. The “Vicar of Vintage Vinyl” left behind a … Continue reading

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