Posts published in January, 2013

Designer Turns Creatures Into Couture

Jonathan Chau creates clothing depicting the monsters that haunt his nightmares. His new line is out this week.


Where Obscura Sold Taxidermy, New Boutique Sells Vegan Purses

MINKvixen is selling new and used clothing that’s “classic with some sort of goth/punk edge.”


308 Lounge: Totally Trashed?

The former Litro space is looking rather closed.


The Day | Historic District Turns 44

The Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.


Street Scenes | Absolutely Trashed Machines

These ATMs have seen better days.


Manitoba’s Turns 14 This Weekend

Celebrate via “anything that is permissible, and legal between consenting adults.”


Plywood Off at Sushi Spot

Your first look at the exterior of Kura, the diminutive Japanese joint that’s taking the place of Mohamed Falfel Star at 130 St. Marks Place.


Oh, And Another New Hair Salon

$30 haircuts (with wash) on First Avenue.


2 Bros. Coming to First Avenue, and Subway Reopens

The area around 14th Street and First Avenue is about to become a dollar-slice mecca.


The Day | Fire at Heather Graham’s Place

The Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.


Nightclubbing | Helen Wheels, 1979

Helen Wheels embodied the tough, take-no-prisoners front-woman before Heart, Joan Jett or Pat Benatar made it acceptable. Watch her live at CBGB.


Say Goodbye (For Now, At Least) to Hip-Hop USA

Hope you got those Michelle Obama sneakers while you could. Plus, a raw-food shop and a pizza joint have closed.


Hair Salon Opens Quietly, Without Its Disco Ball

Spin Hair has opened on Avenue A, without even taking down the “for lease” sign.


Tomorrow, ‘Throwback’ a Few at the Found Footage Festival

Awkward and hilarious VHS footage (and beer!) is the name of the game at Anthology Film Archives this Saturday.


Music Venue and ‘Wonderful Listening Room’ Coming to 45 Bleecker

A new music and events space is slated to open in a former black-box theater underneath the Culture Project at 45 Bleecker Street.


Making It | Marty Rosen, The Sock Man

Is the occasional visit from Chloe Sevigny (who called Mr. Rosen the “grumpiest man on earth”) enough to keep the St. Marks institution alive and kicking should it get socked with a rent hike? We asked.


The Day | Suspect Named in LES Killing

The Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.


What’s Missing From This Picture?

Giant outdoor canvases have disappeared from East Fourth Street.


The East Village Has a New Mosaic Man, and Woman

Mosaic Lamps has opened on East Sixth Street, selling colorful handblown glass lamps imported from Turkey.


Fares Deli Deserted, Becomes Sahara

A deli that was seized for nonpayment of taxes is reopening with a new name and new owner.