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THURSDAY 9
They’re baaack! It’s kinda like a reunion of NYC icons that once reigned supreme in New York night life before ex-Mayor Giuliani fucked up everything. Surely everyone knows the Michael Alig story, documented in the film Party Monster– he was one of the original club kids that is still serving time for the […]
It’s the most buzzed about fashion film of the season (now that Valentino is done and dusted). Directed by Anne Fontaine, the film chronicles Coco Chanel’s rise from obscure beginnings to grand dame of the fashion world. Hits theaters July 31st!
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Norwegian Photographer and hi-tech image manipulator Sølve Sundsbø has teamed up with trendy label Surface To Air for a brilliant capsule collection of dresses, tops and bags and that are more art form than fashion. Not for those of you used to wearing khakis and cargo shorts!
WEDNESDAY 8
NYC-based urban-funk singer FARRAD is releasing new album The Time is Now tonite. Take the offspring of New Jack Swing, infuse with funky rock, add high energy performances, and you’ve got the sound. Farrad’s a potent performer and songwriter who leaves crowds mesmerized, inspired, and bumping in unison to the beat. Spank Djs Sean […]
“It was only a matter of time for art to jump on TV’s reality bandwagon. A cable series focusing on the contemporary art scene is in the works at Bravo. The show (whose title has not yet been announced) is being produced by Sarah Jessica Parker through her company Pretty Matches, along with the Magical […]
SUNDAY 5
The Brooklyn Is Burning exhibition features work that explores sex, identity and the body. Whether they are defying normative categories of gender or exploring the unconventional, these artists will certainly arouse your curiosity. Videos include Londoner Lennie Lee‘s extravagant food orgy that vividly illustrates the effects of excess and consumption, New York-based Kathryn Garcia‘s […]
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through stunning jewelry worn by some of its iconic stars.
Highlights include Slick Rick’s gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold ‘Jesus piece,’ the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling ‘Barbie’ pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey […]
FRIDAYS
It’s double trouble when two NYC drag queen legends serve up shenanigans on the mic! Ruby Roo and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Brita Filter host weekly at the iconic Pieces Bar in the West Village, with VJ OHRICKY.
Pieces Bar, 8 Christopher St, NYC, Free
