The bar exam has taken me into a dark black hole of no posting FUN! But my twitter is doing well! www.twitter.com/facnyb
BUT I had to post about the below event as STREB seriously, seriously rocks my world. If I could run away and join anything, it would be them! Videos of this gravity-defying troupe here.
STREB: Invisible Forces
Prospect Park Bandshell
Thursday, July 9, 8:00 P.M.
Gates open at 7:00 P.M.
STREB, the seminal, Williamsburg-based acrobatic company, celebrates summer in Brooklyn with Invisible Forces, which combines the thrills of the circus and the velocity of the Indy 500 in one Action event. The show features STREB's new Action Platform, a 20-foot, rotating floor; the España Whizzing Gizmo; and the two-dimensional vertical pipe grid, Airlines. The result is a singular spectacle in which beautiful bodies engage with sexy hardware, exemplifying what The Village Voice recently said of the company: "Streb's unique movement art-kin to sport, circus, physics experiment, and hard labor-has reached a peak of theatricality and dare-all virtuosity."
All Celebrate Brooklyn! performances are free with a $3 suggested contribution.
For more information, click here.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fourth of July Guide!
Love, TONY
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
WHEN
Sat 4, approx 9:20pm
WHAT
To commemorate Henry Hudson sailing into these parts 400 years ago, the annual extravaganza moves westward. Fireworks will be set off from six barges along the Hudson River between 24th and 50th Streets; the show will last about 26 minutes. The New York Pops will play an inspirational set, including “God Bless America” and "Proud Mary," which will be broadcast on NBC and 1010 WINS.
BEST VIEWING SPOTS
• The West Side Highway will be closed for spectators from 22nd to 59th Street starting at 4pm.
• Pier 54 (at 13th Street)
• Pier 84 (at 38th Street)
• Northbound lanes of 12th Avenue from 23rd to 59th Streets
• Dewitt Clinton Park at Eleventh Avenue between 52nd and 54th Streets
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Chelsea Brewing Company
Manhattan’s only waterfront microbrewery will offer a $150 open bar starting at 5pm, featuring a selection of its craft beers. The 24-foot ceilings and giant windows ensure you’ll be treated to an astronomic view of the fireworks—plus the Chelsea Piers Driving Range is just outside the door, and nothing’s more American than Big Bertha clubs. Pier 59, W 18th St at Eleventh Ave (212-336-6440, chelseabrewingco.com)
Hudson Terrace
Stuff your face for America—the magic words all you can eat and open bar justify the $125 price tag for the 7 to 10pm celebration, and the midtown location makes for some of the best seats on the island. 621 W 46th St between Eleventh and Twelfth Aves (212-315-9400, hudsonterracenyc.com)
Pier 66
The Frying Pan, a sunken Coast Guard ship turned bar, is one of the coolest (and thematically appropriate) vantage points to see the night’s aerial magic. While the barge itself will be closed to the public due to security concerns, the North River Historic Ship Society is throwing a private party on the roof of the attached Pier 66 from 7 to 10:30pm. The price is steep ($200), but it’s hard to get closer (or classier). Pier 66, Twelfth Ave at 26th St (212-989-6363, nrhss.org)
The Rusty Knot
Get things started around noon at this would-be dive bar, which features the Uncle Sam Special: 25¢ Busch beers served until 5pm. Think of it as an economic stimulus for your pockets and an alcoholic stimulus for your liver—though you may need to decamp to the street outside for the actual sparkle show.425 West St at 11th St (212-645-5668)—Zachary Feldman
WHAT TO DO AFTER
Get into the commemorative spirit at Landmark Tavern (626 Eleventh Ave at 46th St, 212-247-2562), an old-fashioned Irish saloon built in the late 1800s. At Holland Bar (532 Ninth Ave between 39th and 40th Sts, 212-502-4609), $3 beers will be served until 4am. Schmancy neighborhood fave HK Lounge (523 Ninth Ave at 39th St, 212-947-4208) is serving cheap post-fireworks fare until 1am. And what's more patriotic than the Hustler Club (641 W 51st St at Twelfth Ave, 212-247-2460)?
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
WHEN
Sat 4, approx 9:20pm
WHAT
To commemorate Henry Hudson sailing into these parts 400 years ago, the annual extravaganza moves westward. Fireworks will be set off from six barges along the Hudson River between 24th and 50th Streets; the show will last about 26 minutes. The New York Pops will play an inspirational set, including “God Bless America” and "Proud Mary," which will be broadcast on NBC and 1010 WINS.
BEST VIEWING SPOTS
• The West Side Highway will be closed for spectators from 22nd to 59th Street starting at 4pm.
• Pier 54 (at 13th Street)
• Pier 84 (at 38th Street)
• Northbound lanes of 12th Avenue from 23rd to 59th Streets
• Dewitt Clinton Park at Eleventh Avenue between 52nd and 54th Streets
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Chelsea Brewing Company
Manhattan’s only waterfront microbrewery will offer a $150 open bar starting at 5pm, featuring a selection of its craft beers. The 24-foot ceilings and giant windows ensure you’ll be treated to an astronomic view of the fireworks—plus the Chelsea Piers Driving Range is just outside the door, and nothing’s more American than Big Bertha clubs. Pier 59, W 18th St at Eleventh Ave (212-336-6440, chelseabrewingco.com)
Hudson Terrace
Stuff your face for America—the magic words all you can eat and open bar justify the $125 price tag for the 7 to 10pm celebration, and the midtown location makes for some of the best seats on the island. 621 W 46th St between Eleventh and Twelfth Aves (212-315-9400, hudsonterracenyc.com)
Pier 66
The Frying Pan, a sunken Coast Guard ship turned bar, is one of the coolest (and thematically appropriate) vantage points to see the night’s aerial magic. While the barge itself will be closed to the public due to security concerns, the North River Historic Ship Society is throwing a private party on the roof of the attached Pier 66 from 7 to 10:30pm. The price is steep ($200), but it’s hard to get closer (or classier). Pier 66, Twelfth Ave at 26th St (212-989-6363, nrhss.org)
The Rusty Knot
Get things started around noon at this would-be dive bar, which features the Uncle Sam Special: 25¢ Busch beers served until 5pm. Think of it as an economic stimulus for your pockets and an alcoholic stimulus for your liver—though you may need to decamp to the street outside for the actual sparkle show.425 West St at 11th St (212-645-5668)—Zachary Feldman
WHAT TO DO AFTER
Get into the commemorative spirit at Landmark Tavern (626 Eleventh Ave at 46th St, 212-247-2562), an old-fashioned Irish saloon built in the late 1800s. At Holland Bar (532 Ninth Ave between 39th and 40th Sts, 212-502-4609), $3 beers will be served until 4am. Schmancy neighborhood fave HK Lounge (523 Ninth Ave at 39th St, 212-947-4208) is serving cheap post-fireworks fare until 1am. And what's more patriotic than the Hustler Club (641 W 51st St at Twelfth Ave, 212-247-2460)?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Twitter it up! Booze Booze Booze
Ok, so I may now be slightly slightly addicted to twitter. I can't help it, bite sized information packaged for lightening fast study breaks? Gotta love it! I recently ran across
Coovents Happy Hour Twitter
who takes a twist on my free and cheap daily tweets and lets you know what drink specials are happening around the city AT THAT MOMENT. Here is his latest in case you are dying for a drink:
http://bit.ly/KXR4Q $1 off all drinks - Ragg's Pub - starting now!
Very, very cool.
Coovents Happy Hour Twitter
who takes a twist on my free and cheap daily tweets and lets you know what drink specials are happening around the city AT THAT MOMENT. Here is his latest in case you are dying for a drink:
http://bit.ly/KXR4Q $1 off all drinks - Ragg's Pub - starting now!
Very, very cool.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I don't think you're ready for this belly! The Pink Teacup
Want to know the lunch deal packing the most food for the smallest amount of bucks in the whole wide city?
My friends, I think I have found it nestled in the tree lined streets of the west village.
It's The Pink Teacup!
I've had this southern soulfood place's pancakes (fluffy!) apple fritters (perfectly crispy!) and other fatty breakfast foods but I think I hit the motherload with this lunch deal. In fact, it's too amazing to believe I have to post the menu here myself:
Just TRY and guess how much that is....
$7.50!!!!
PLUS I went with 8 friends and we sat down right away. PLUS the people are so friendly you'd swear you're at grandma's getting stuffed at the kitchen table again.
The lunch special runs M-F from 11-3. The restaurant is on 42 grove between bedford and bleecker (don't miss the pink door!)
Your tummy will thank me later.
My friends, I think I have found it nestled in the tree lined streets of the west village.
It's The Pink Teacup!
I've had this southern soulfood place's pancakes (fluffy!) apple fritters (perfectly crispy!) and other fatty breakfast foods but I think I hit the motherload with this lunch deal. In fact, it's too amazing to believe I have to post the menu here myself:
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Includes Soup & Salad
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Fried Chicken Leg
Fried Pork Chop
Liver & Onions
Fried Chicken Wings (3)
Peppered Steak
Smothered Chicken Leg
Ham Hocks
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Choice of 2 Vegetables
Potato Salad
Blackeyed Peas-Corn
Rice & Gravy Yellow Squash
Collard Greens-String Beans
Okra Corn & Tomatoes
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Choice of Jello or Bread Pudding for Dessert
Just TRY and guess how much that is....
$7.50!!!!
PLUS I went with 8 friends and we sat down right away. PLUS the people are so friendly you'd swear you're at grandma's getting stuffed at the kitchen table again.
The lunch special runs M-F from 11-3. The restaurant is on 42 grove between bedford and bleecker (don't miss the pink door!)
Your tummy will thank me later.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Amazing Sale!
Hey guys!
So this awesome store, Samples for ecompassion, is having an awesome sale I just had to tell you all about. It's their garage sale weekend where nothing is over $40 and it's featuring designs by marc by marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenburg. I've gotten some seriously amazing deals at this store in the past and wanted to send it along.
PLUS this place just rocks my social justice world. For every transaction they make they plant a tree. All their bags are completely biodegradable AND they always donate a portion of their proceeds to an awesome Cause!
The Garage Sale lasts Fri-Sunday 12-7 (get there early for the best digs)
The store is located at 2 Great Jones Street btw Broadway and Lafayette.
I'll be away for the weekend but will be back bloggin on Monday!
XOXO
LA
So this awesome store, Samples for ecompassion, is having an awesome sale I just had to tell you all about. It's their garage sale weekend where nothing is over $40 and it's featuring designs by marc by marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenburg. I've gotten some seriously amazing deals at this store in the past and wanted to send it along.
PLUS this place just rocks my social justice world. For every transaction they make they plant a tree. All their bags are completely biodegradable AND they always donate a portion of their proceeds to an awesome Cause!
The Garage Sale lasts Fri-Sunday 12-7 (get there early for the best digs)
The store is located at 2 Great Jones Street btw Broadway and Lafayette.
I'll be away for the weekend but will be back bloggin on Monday!
XOXO
LA
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Twittering!
I know I know, I've jumped on the bandwagon.
BUT if you follow free and cheap on twitter you'll get daily postings to links about free (mostly) and cheap (sometimes) happening THAT DAY in the city. Perfect for your boredom in this rainy weather.
Dig it here.
BUT if you follow free and cheap on twitter you'll get daily postings to links about free (mostly) and cheap (sometimes) happening THAT DAY in the city. Perfect for your boredom in this rainy weather.
Dig it here.
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