March 2nd, 2010 § 0
Feel the music from the Golden Era and get your old school hustle on!
Technics Japan and DJ Shark present Back in Da Days Vol. 6, a night of classic old school hip-hop with a splash of soul, reggae and funk. Taking place at Deity on Friday, March 5, this monthly party will feature the turntable stylings of the very lovely, very talented DJ Chela.
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March 2nd, 2010 § 2
On Thursday, March 4, make the trek out to Brooklyn for Rock The Disco, the brand new monthly party at Deity.
It will feature some of New York City and Miami’s best DJs alongside resident Dimitris George, spinning the best of NuDisco, Electro, House, and B-more Club. Future guest DJs include Cosmo Baker, DJ JayCeeOh, DJ Monica Sharp, and Miami’s DJ D-Up.
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February 21st, 2010 § 0
Launch Stalker has gotten word of a new art space coming to Brooklyn called LaunchPad.
They are having a “pencil party” on Saturday, March 6, to help raise awareness and support for the LaunchPad community art space project. Oh, what’s a pencil party,” you ask?
February 9th, 2010 § 0
Renaissance man Livingroom Johnston is always several steps ahead of the curve. The author and painter has an uncanny ability to craft the unique out of the ordinary. Take, for example, these bricks.
Yes, that’s right. Bricks. Actual bricks.
February 9th, 2010 § 0
Where’s Brooklyn at?
This Thursday, February 11, come out to Brooklyn spot Sputnik to catch a live performance from acoustic soul/hip-hop artist Len Xiang.
DJ Vic Black, J Rexx and Bobby Brooklyn, and Rob Wadda will also be in the house.
February 1st, 2010 § 0
Park Slope resident Amy Sohn’s satiric novel of Park Slope mommy culture, Prospect Park West, has been much discussed in print and online—but the conversation isn’t over yet!
Head to Greenlight Bookstore on Thursday, February 4, for a reading of the notorious novel by Amy herself, followed by a discussion with the author and local book club Fort Greene Bookgroup. The reading begins at 7:30pm.
January 28th, 2010 § 1
DJ Dummy hits Deity Lounge for his first NYC party of 2010, right before heading to Floss Angeles for the Grammys.
He’ll be rockin’ the 2-story downtown Brooklyn gem on Saturday, January 30th, with the sounds of hip-hop, classics, 80s, reggae and anything that will get your booty shaking. Polish those dancing shoes … he apologizes in advance for making you sweat and hurting your feet!
January 27th, 2010 § 0
You already know what it is. When Rich Medina’s in town, it’s the best party in Brooklyn. The Rib Shack will be shakin’ to a vibrant mix of hip-hop, house, funk, and Afrobeat.
January 26th, 2010 § 0
Brooklyn-based rock super group Shinobi Ninja is known for rocking crowds and whipping their fans into a frenzy at shows all over New York. Now they’re bringing that same energy to your mobile device with Shinobi Ninja Attacks, a hot new app for iPhone and iPod Touch that’s part cartoon video game, part music video, part music/video player, and all Shinobi Ninja.
The synopsis of the game is as follows: You play as one of four Shinobi Ninja band members, using your rock star avatar to fight through Brooklyn to the L Train and the mythical Club Babylon. Gain power and points along the way by beating up evil Billyburg hipsters named Larry, knocking down douchebags from the Jersey Shore, and subduing angry subway bums. The game is loaded with music tracks and music videos that are you can unlock for free, as you progress through the levels.
January 24th, 2010 § 0
Tonight, Sunday, January 24, a local coalition of artists and small business owners will be hosting KAMPE ANSAM! (STAND TOGETHER!), a Haiti relief fundraising benefit, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. The benefit will raise critically needed funds to help support the humanitarian efforts in Haiti following the devastating earthquake which struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12th. All proceeds collected from the door admission and raffle prizes will go to the organizations Yéle Haiti and Doctors Without Borders.
KAMPE ANSAM! will feature a variety of pulsating live musical performances by artists who have donated their time and talents to this grassroots effort.The benefit will also feature raffles of products and services donated by local businesses. In addition, select vendors will have products on sale and a portion of their proceeds will also go to Yéle Haiti and Doctors Without Borders.
January 18th, 2010 § 0
Last Friday, the extraordinarily talented Maria Guido presented an exhibition of fine art photography entitled GIRLS. The exhibit, which took place at Tattoo Culture in the Billyburg section of Brooklyn and was sponsored by Needles & Sins, focused on the lovely ladies of the burgeoning burlesque scene, which has been seemingly gaining mainstream acceptance the past few years.
The place was packed with family, friends, burlesque enthusiasts, tattoo aficionados, and lovers of fine art. Of course, there was plenty of wine and beer to keep the crowd happy, and toward the end of the evening, burlesque performer Madame Leon wowed the crowd with a titillating feather fan dance.
Check out photos from the show after the jump.
January 13th, 2010 § 1
This Friday, hit up ink-and-piercing emporium Tattoo Culture to catch the latest showcase from photographer extraordinaire Maria Guido.
Sponsored by Needles and Sins, the showcase, titled Girls, highlights a stunning selection of photographs spanning a decade and a half’s worth of shooting burlesque performers. Maria brings her feminine eye and “street” style to portraits that are often highly stylized—and traditionally shot from a male perspective. The result is an intimate look into the stage lives of the performers. Maria’s subjects are obviously very comfortable in front of her lens.
January 11th, 2010 § 0
Brooklyn’s Fresthetic Galerîa invites you to their first art opening of the year, Layered, featuring the works of artist Marthalicia.
The native Harlemite will be showcasing her latest work as well as selling original pieces, prints, and t-shirts. Proceeds of all items sold goes to The Artist Process Part Two.
The opening reception for Layered takes place Thursday, January 14th, at 7pm. The show will run from January 14th-February 11th.
Fresthetic Galerîa
560 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
J/L to Lorimer St.
G to Metropolitan Ave.
January 4th, 2010 § 0
Over the weekend, I stopped into one of my favorite little spots, Choice Greene, and spied some uniquely packaged chocolate bars under the brand name of Fine & Raw. Being the impulsive shopper that I am, I snagged one and laid it on the counter with my other purchases. It turned out to be a $7.50 impulse purchase (*facepalm*) but I figured I only live once, so why not?
I’m so glad I made the purchase. As a budding gastrophile, I’m always looking to develop and refine my palate, and these exquisite bars will surely prove to be the gateway down the decadent path of artisanal confectionery. Because, brethren & sistren, these ain’t your regular bodega-level sweets. The Brooklyn-crafted candies from Fine & Raw are made with raw chocolate and sweetened with agave nectar instead of sugar. The use of innovative, low-heat techniques allows the chocolate to retain its raw vitality and flavor. And the ingredients’ organic origins ensure that what you’re putting into your mouth is both pure and healthy.
I’ve never been big on sweets. Nor would I have what you’d call an addictive personality. But after trying the rather divine goodness from Fine & Raw, well, I think I may have just become a raw chocolate junkie.
December 29th, 2009 § 0
If you’re like me, you can’t wait for 2010 to get here. Fortunately, the good people at Moe’s Bar in Brooklyn are kicking off the festivities a day early.
Come out tomorrow, Wednesday, December 30th, and have a drink (or two, or three) as DJ Les Boogie serves you a platter of funk, soul, hip-hop, pop & rock.
Sure, it may be a bit nippy. But no worries: Moe’s was voted one of TimeOut New York’s top bars near a subway. There’s no cover, so come for happy hour until 8pm, then stay and get your boogie on from 9pm-1am.
Moe’s
80 Lafayette Ave
(at South Portland St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-797-9536
C to Lafayette Ave.
G to Fulton St.