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Tribeca In The Bronx

Written by Editors on April 27, 2007. Posted in Film, Posts

Check out our reporter Sara Karl’s mighty fine elocution skills in this video supplement to her article, Tribeca in the Bronx. After all, it’s more than a pricey film fest for the elite
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 26, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Acid Mother’s Temple, Mammatus, Alasehoutek. This ain’t your mamma’s heavy Japanese psychedelic collective. Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $13/$15. Sean McCaul, animal nudity, Top Down. Let’s just hope PETA doesn’t find out about this—exploiting the poor, naked creatures without even giving them top billing. Club Midway, 25 Avenue
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What’s In A Name? If It’s Tribeca, A lot

Written by Editors on April 26, 2007. Posted in Posts

The humble little Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night, but the behind the scenes action started long ago. Back in 1995, Tribeca resident Chuck Harris bought the domain name Tribeca.net, 11 years later, he decided to use it for a short-film festival. His group, the Tribeca Network, applied for all the appropriate trademarks, as
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 25, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Casper & The Cookies, The Besties, The Icicles, Normandy, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Not actually an Elephant 6 band, but they play one on tour. Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $7. Cracker. Hey, hey, hey, like being … shhhh! It’s an all-acoustic show, so be
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 24, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Stephen Petronio Company. Premiere of The Ship Song, music by Nick Cave. Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (betw. 18th & 19th Sts.), 212-691-9740, $40/$30 (members). Female Female-Impersonator. Comic Michele Balan. LBGT Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-620-7310; 7, $25-$50. An Evening with Farley Granger. In person signing copies of Include
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 23, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Jarvis Cocker. Now Pulp-free. Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $32. Juilliard Jazz Ensemble. Celebrating Mingus’ 85th birthday under the leadership of Veteran trombonist Steve Davis. Musical prodigies are so fun that way. Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30,
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 20, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Coco Rosie. Coming to a perfume commercial near you. Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 8, $18.50. Joyce & Dori Caymmi. Two legendary Brazilians sharing a stage near you. Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $35. Michael Gamble Meteorchestra. The Rhode Island native busted
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Itâ€™s 4/20, Thereâ€™s A Visine For That

Written by Editors on April 20, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

It’s almost like God wants you to be a pothead, why else would the skies clear just in time for 4/20? We suggest celebrating the green way and immediately running outside to feel the virgin sun on your shoulders and the grass between your toes. But if you’re stuck in a tiny cubicle, eyes red
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 19, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Portuguese Wine Tasting. Wine & food from Portuguese restaurants (benefit for Slow Food USA). Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers (at 23rd St.), 212-929-7700; 5:30-8, $35. The Sublet Experiment. Romantic comedy performed in actual NYC apartments. 112 Willow St. (betw. Pierrepont & Clarke Sts.), B’klyn Heights, 212-352-3101, Thurs.-Fri 8; Sat.-Sun. 7, $20. Women in Hip-Hop: Revered or
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NYPicks Tonight

Written by Editors on April 18, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Patti Smith & Her Band. Patti Smith’s soon to be released 10th album will be called 12. Crazy poets. Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (at 9th Ave.), 212-242-4300; 7, $35. Mason Jennings, Kaiser Cartel. Not related to Waylon or Shooter until DNA tests prove otherwise. Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave.
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