Volume 20-May 18-May 31
COOL PICKS
1 OAK- 453 WEST17TH ST- This uber-exclusive club is an New Celebrity Hangout- so if you want to party like arock star with the likes of Jay Z, Kanye, Lindsey Lohan Etc. This is the Place. That is if you can get in
9TH AVE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL-9th ave 37th st-57th street Sat/Sun MAY 17 &18 9:30a-6:30p- the festival is a fabulous expression of the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood – teeming with ethnic food shops and fine restaurants and offering an eclectic global smorgasbord of national and regional foods. Outside venders participate as well, but the Ninth Avenue merchants and restaurants and the community organizations of Hell's Kitchen are out in all their neighborhood glory.
AMSTERDAM AVENUE FESTIVAL 2008 –Sunday May 18th -Amsterdam Avenue between 77th and 90th Streets
UPTOWN EMERGING DESIGNERS MARKET- SUN MAY 18th 11am-7p, The Hip Hop Culture Center , 2309 8Th Ave @124th street- Experience Harlem’s newest fashion retail destination featuring a variety of cutting-edge designers of apparel and accessories! UEDM features include:A selection of exclusive clothing & accessories Guest DJs spinning contemporary hip-hop, old-school classics, house and world music ,Complimentary Cocktails, TASTEMaker Gift Bags (with purchase of $50 or more) www.uptownedm.com/
¡SOFRITO! DAVID GONZALEZ WITH LARRY HARLOW AND THE LATIN LEGENDS Band May 18 at 2 PM at Brooklyn Center, Embracing the bilingual culture of so many New Yorkers, ¡Sofrito! is a spicy blend of David Gonzalez’s funny and physical storytelling, served up with the savory sounds of Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends band, grand masters of Mambo and Salsa. Bring your appetite for fun, because nobody goes home hungry after indulging in this zesty blend of musica caliente and fascinating folklore from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Bronx. Directed by Matt Miller. brooklyncenteronline.org or www.sofrito.net
SONYA PRESENTS THE 9TH ANNUAL SONYA STUDIO STROLL – Sunday May 18th 12n-6p-in the vibrant cultural hub of downtown Brooklyn CLINTON HILLS just south of the Navy Yard—where art is made. The Stroll is a free self-guided walking tour of studios and galleries showcasing an incredible variety of artwork created by Brooklyn-based artists. www.sonyaonline.org./
GIANT STEP PRESENTS THE RUB at Hudson Hotel 356 w 58th street-Monday, May 19 2008, 6p-10p,The Rub do it Brooklyn style: great dance music mixed well, real people; no dress code, no bottle service and no VIPs. The combination of great music, a hot and sweaty dance floor, and phenomenal word-of-mouth buzz for their parties has brought people there for their unparalleled mix of hip hop, disco, 80s, reggae, funk, house and everything in between keeps them coming back. www.giantstep.net/downloads/RSVP/Hudson8/
CELEBRATE THE 125TH BIRTHDAY OF THE HISTORIC BROOKLYN BRIDGE – May 22-May 25 with a film festival, cultural events and special activities across the city and - of course - in Brooklyn Bridge Park. FREE! See schedule at www.nycvisit.com/bb125
LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Friday, May 23rd, 6pm - 1am, Saturday, May 24th, 10am - 1am, 10am - 6pm – 1ST AVE btwn 9th & 10th STREET - Cultural Fair, Performances, Food, Vendors, 2pm - 5pm - INSIDE - Performances for Kids and by Kids, Sunday, May 25th, 6pm - 1am-- has been serving up some of the best cooked Arts and Culture the Lower East side has to offer. Over 70 Groups - Over 250 Performers! Theater! Dance! Music! Poetry! Art! Multimedia! Shows for Kids By Kids! Street Fair and Performances all served up on one glorious Memorial Day Weekend!
FLEET WEEK 2008- May 21- 28, 2008--Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will be in town for Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships www.cnrma.navy.mil/fleetweek/index.htm
CREATE THE OFFICIAL ONLINE COMMERCIAL FOR "THA CARTER III" announcing its June 10th release. Mash the available video, photos and music to create a 30 second commercial for Lil Wayne. The creator of the best commercial will win the entire Cash Money Records catalogue courtesy of Lil Wayne and Universal Motown. www.eyespot.com/promotion/lil_wayne/ Contest Ends June 2, 2008
COOL FIND- GREETEZZ -is the apparel line that lets you tap into your inner artist. Their customizable t-shirts allows you to make a statement. With a name that is half Greeting and half clothing, the Greeteez line is ALL about evoking a feeling and wearing it on your chest. You can send an "I love you" message to your honey, welcome a new baby to the world or brag about your swag with eight pre-designed customizable shirts Customers can customize t-shirts and other apparel by writing and/ or drawing on them with Sharpie brand markers. Our special white opaque coating allows your design to stay on without washing off, bleeding through or irritating the skin http://www.greeteez.com/default.asp Also Featured on CNBC “The Big Idea”
CONCERTS
THE TODAY SHOW CONCERT SERIES- FREE-Rockefeller Plaza 7am—May 20th Fergie, May 23 Alanis Morissette, May 30 Donna Summers, June 6th Chris Brown, June 20th Rihanna
GOOD MORNING AMERICA CONCERTS SERIES – FREE- Times Square Studios, 43rd St. and 7th Ave- 7a-9a MAY 30 Usher
SPEAKERS,SEMINARS, EDUCATIONAL, INFO
This Monday, May 19, 2008 -Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York DL21C presents an important forum on the future of NYC development. With many major projects, including the Javits Center expansion, Moynihan Station redevelopment, Atlantic Yards project and Hudson Yards project all delayed, downscaled or potentially even denied, can New York build grand-scale projects to match its needs for growth and expansion? Come hear a panel of three experts on development in New York City - Avi Schick, President of the Empire State Development Corporation, Charles Bagli, reporter for The New York Times, and Robert Yaro, President of the Regional Planning Association - as they discuss the challenges and opportunities major NYC development projects face in the 21st Century. 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Iguana Lounge (upstairs) 240 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)www.iguananyc.com Free for members; $7/nonmembers Please RSVP Here!!. dl21c.org/rsvp.php?event_id=259
FASHION WITH COMPASSION - Hosted by Flo Anthony nationally syndicated radio host & publisher of Black Noir & Toy Box Magazines Come join Flo Anthony as she celebrates the accomplishments of Sil Lai Abrams author of NO MORE DRAMA with an evening of shopping and cocktails Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7-9pm rsvp@tecasan.com or 212.792.5847 té casan 382 West Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome) *20% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Dress For Success. Their mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.
1 OAK- 453 WEST17TH ST- This uber-exclusive club is an New Celebrity Hangout- so if you want to party like arock star with the likes of Jay Z, Kanye, Lindsey Lohan Etc. This is the Place. That is if you can get in
9TH AVE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL-9th ave 37th st-57th street Sat/Sun MAY 17 &18 9:30a-6:30p- the festival is a fabulous expression of the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood – teeming with ethnic food shops and fine restaurants and offering an eclectic global smorgasbord of national and regional foods. Outside venders participate as well, but the Ninth Avenue merchants and restaurants and the community organizations of Hell's Kitchen are out in all their neighborhood glory.
AMSTERDAM AVENUE FESTIVAL 2008 –Sunday May 18th -Amsterdam Avenue between 77th and 90th Streets
UPTOWN EMERGING DESIGNERS MARKET- SUN MAY 18th 11am-7p, The Hip Hop Culture Center , 2309 8Th Ave @124th street- Experience Harlem’s newest fashion retail destination featuring a variety of cutting-edge designers of apparel and accessories! UEDM features include:A selection of exclusive clothing & accessories Guest DJs spinning contemporary hip-hop, old-school classics, house and world music ,Complimentary Cocktails, TASTEMaker Gift Bags (with purchase of $50 or more) www.uptownedm.com/
¡SOFRITO! DAVID GONZALEZ WITH LARRY HARLOW AND THE LATIN LEGENDS Band May 18 at 2 PM at Brooklyn Center, Embracing the bilingual culture of so many New Yorkers, ¡Sofrito! is a spicy blend of David Gonzalez’s funny and physical storytelling, served up with the savory sounds of Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends band, grand masters of Mambo and Salsa. Bring your appetite for fun, because nobody goes home hungry after indulging in this zesty blend of musica caliente and fascinating folklore from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Bronx. Directed by Matt Miller. brooklyncenteronline.org or www.sofrito.net
SONYA PRESENTS THE 9TH ANNUAL SONYA STUDIO STROLL – Sunday May 18th 12n-6p-in the vibrant cultural hub of downtown Brooklyn CLINTON HILLS just south of the Navy Yard—where art is made. The Stroll is a free self-guided walking tour of studios and galleries showcasing an incredible variety of artwork created by Brooklyn-based artists. www.sonyaonline.org./
GIANT STEP PRESENTS THE RUB at Hudson Hotel 356 w 58th street-Monday, May 19 2008, 6p-10p,The Rub do it Brooklyn style: great dance music mixed well, real people; no dress code, no bottle service and no VIPs. The combination of great music, a hot and sweaty dance floor, and phenomenal word-of-mouth buzz for their parties has brought people there for their unparalleled mix of hip hop, disco, 80s, reggae, funk, house and everything in between keeps them coming back. www.giantstep.net/downloads/RSVP/Hudson8/
CELEBRATE THE 125TH BIRTHDAY OF THE HISTORIC BROOKLYN BRIDGE – May 22-May 25 with a film festival, cultural events and special activities across the city and - of course - in Brooklyn Bridge Park. FREE! See schedule at www.nycvisit.com/bb125
LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Friday, May 23rd, 6pm - 1am, Saturday, May 24th, 10am - 1am, 10am - 6pm – 1ST AVE btwn 9th & 10th STREET - Cultural Fair, Performances, Food, Vendors, 2pm - 5pm - INSIDE - Performances for Kids and by Kids, Sunday, May 25th, 6pm - 1am-- has been serving up some of the best cooked Arts and Culture the Lower East side has to offer. Over 70 Groups - Over 250 Performers! Theater! Dance! Music! Poetry! Art! Multimedia! Shows for Kids By Kids! Street Fair and Performances all served up on one glorious Memorial Day Weekend!
FLEET WEEK 2008- May 21- 28, 2008--Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will be in town for Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships www.cnrma.navy.mil/fleetweek/index.htm
CREATE THE OFFICIAL ONLINE COMMERCIAL FOR "THA CARTER III" announcing its June 10th release. Mash the available video, photos and music to create a 30 second commercial for Lil Wayne. The creator of the best commercial will win the entire Cash Money Records catalogue courtesy of Lil Wayne and Universal Motown. www.eyespot.com/promotion/lil_wayne/ Contest Ends June 2, 2008
COOL FIND- GREETEZZ -is the apparel line that lets you tap into your inner artist. Their customizable t-shirts allows you to make a statement. With a name that is half Greeting and half clothing, the Greeteez line is ALL about evoking a feeling and wearing it on your chest. You can send an "I love you" message to your honey, welcome a new baby to the world or brag about your swag with eight pre-designed customizable shirts Customers can customize t-shirts and other apparel by writing and/ or drawing on them with Sharpie brand markers. Our special white opaque coating allows your design to stay on without washing off, bleeding through or irritating the skin http://www.greeteez.com/default.asp Also Featured on CNBC “The Big Idea”
CONCERTS
THE TODAY SHOW CONCERT SERIES- FREE-Rockefeller Plaza 7am—May 20th Fergie, May 23 Alanis Morissette, May 30 Donna Summers, June 6th Chris Brown, June 20th Rihanna
GOOD MORNING AMERICA CONCERTS SERIES – FREE- Times Square Studios, 43rd St. and 7th Ave- 7a-9a MAY 30 Usher
SPEAKERS,SEMINARS, EDUCATIONAL, INFO
This Monday, May 19, 2008 -Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York DL21C presents an important forum on the future of NYC development. With many major projects, including the Javits Center expansion, Moynihan Station redevelopment, Atlantic Yards project and Hudson Yards project all delayed, downscaled or potentially even denied, can New York build grand-scale projects to match its needs for growth and expansion? Come hear a panel of three experts on development in New York City - Avi Schick, President of the Empire State Development Corporation, Charles Bagli, reporter for The New York Times, and Robert Yaro, President of the Regional Planning Association - as they discuss the challenges and opportunities major NYC development projects face in the 21st Century. 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Iguana Lounge (upstairs) 240 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)www.iguananyc.com Free for members; $7/nonmembers Please RSVP Here!!. dl21c.org/rsvp.php?event_id=259
FASHION WITH COMPASSION - Hosted by Flo Anthony nationally syndicated radio host & publisher of Black Noir & Toy Box Magazines Come join Flo Anthony as she celebrates the accomplishments of Sil Lai Abrams author of NO MORE DRAMA with an evening of shopping and cocktails Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7-9pm rsvp@tecasan.com or 212.792.5847 té casan 382 West Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome) *20% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Dress For Success. Their mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.
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