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Posts published in August, 2011
Hurricane Irene Was Too Much With Us
By BRENDAN BERNHARDBrendan Bernhard on Subtropical Depression Irene: We were all far too invested in the story to evacuate the portion of our brain in which she’d taken up residence.
An Encore for Fringe Festival
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe Fringe Festival announces its lineup of encore performances in September.
After Irene, Villagers Clean Up Downed Awnings and Trees
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAFor volunteers at a community garden and the owners of a nail salon, Sunday was cleanup day.
The Day | Getting Away from Irene (For a Moment)
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including mysterious red mushrooms, accusations of feces flinging, and the return of the rats.
Share Your Hurricane Irene Stories and Photos With The Local (Plus: All The Latest)
By DANIEL MAURERPhotos of the East Village preparing for Irene earlier today, and a roundup of the latest news as the neighborhood braces for the storm.
Viewfinder | Looking Back on the CBGB Scene, Circa 1977
By GODLISThe photography of GODLIS.
Here’s Where to Make (and Not to Make) Your Irene Runs
By STEPHEN REX BROWNOur roundup of essential supplies at local grocery stores.
Mayor Orders Mandatory Evacuation of Zone A, Including Parts of Alphabet City
By DANIEL MAURERThe subway system will be shut down and events will be canceled on Sunday as Irene approaches.
Two East Village Dentists, and Their Views on Women
By BRENDAN BERNHARDDentists are always memorable. Anyone who gets paid to poke around in your mouth is bound to be.
Mosaic Man Will Deliver Pig to Porchetta
By STEPHEN REX BROWNJim Power is designing his signature mosaics for several businesses in the neighborhood.
Constance Zimmer’s East Village
By ANGELA CRAVENSThe “Entourage” and “Royal Pains” actress reveals her favorite local spots, including a restaurant with fireflies in the garden.
The Day | Irene Approaches, And Charlie Parker Festival is Swept Away
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including an update on the rats, a new coffee shop, a closer look at an iconic RV, and more.
On Houston Street, Bus Driver’s Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse
By STEPHEN REX BROWNSee a charter bus stuck on Houston Street’s median.
Street Scenes | Hearts and Rockets
By SCOTT LYNCHThe photography of Scott Lynch.
Stephen Malkmus is at Other Music Tonight, and You Might Want to Start Lining Up
By DANIEL MAUREROther Music predicts this in-store performance is “guaranteed to be a madhouse.”
Murder and the Cosmos at Theater for the New City
By SUSAN KEYLOUNSusan Keyloun reviews “The Fourth State of Matter” by Joseph Vitale, directed by Robert Angelini.
Union Square Murder Suspect To Be Cleared
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe suspect in the murder of a homeless man was in New Jersey at the time of the deadly beating.
First Person | East Village Newsboy
By TIM MILKTim Milk recalls life as a newsboy, when cuteness was key.
David Yow Talks Art, and Why He Is Done With Music
By DANIEL MAURERDavid Yow, the lead singer of two seminal bands, talks about his entry into the art world.
The Old Songs of the Bowery, Live
By STEPHEN REX BROWNAn upcoming walking tour will feature a performer singing old songs from the Bowery’s glory days.