This weekend you would ride without pants on the Metro subway (http://improveverywhere.com/missions/the-no-pants-subway-ride/) or play freeze tag on wall street... but before:
Fuel for the soul...The winter jazz festival, with tickets as low as $10 and great artists line up, this is a must seen event:
http://jazztimes.com/articles/110599-2014-winter-jazzfest-announces-lineup
Fuel for the brain....
A great source of workshop that will improve, enhance or create all kind of skills on you!
http://brooklynbrainery.com/courses
A lot of really good quality writing workshops for free!
http://free.writingclasses.com/CourseDescriptionPages/FreeWorkshopPages.php/type/L
Monday, January 6, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Cool cool things to have an off the hook 2014 start!
Saturday, January 4 5pm Target First Saturdays: Art on the Edge. Brooklyn Museum. It's the first Saturday of the month, which means the Brooklyn Museum has another great line-up of free art, music and film raring to go. The festivities kick off with Dendê and Band, a group that take Brazilian music and infuse it with Afrobeat grooves. From there, you can attend a screening Suroosh Alvi's Heavy Metal in Baghdad, watch an interactive dance and multimedia performance by Purring Tiger, or end your night catching ScienZe (aka Jamal Monsanto) + the Ellavators perform old-school hip hop. The exhibits are also open for browsing, including The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier, which offers discounted admission ($10 instead of $15) throughout the evening.
Tuesday, 7th, 7 p.m. // The Comedy Notebook has some big names on the docket this month, including Janeane Garofalo and other surprise guests. Think of it like a really inexpensive evening of comedy without that pesky drink minimum to boot.Housing Works Bookstore Cafe // .
Wednesday, January 8 | Doors open at 6:30 pm SciCafe: Which Came First, the Bird or the Bird Brain? New research provides evidence that dinosaurs evolved the brainpower necessary for flight well before they actually took to the air as birds. Join Museum Curator Mark Norell and Research Associate Amy Balanoff as they describe the cutting-edge research that continues to support the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, showcasing their latest findings, from iridescent feathers to skull comparisons.
Saturday, January 11th, 8 p.m. // Freddy's //Geek Night "As You Wish- Eighties Fantasy Edition," where you'll test your knowledge of all things '80s cinema from visiting aliens to Rodents of Unusual Size. Bone up on David Bowie's extraordinary endowments and the many creatures of Fantasia for the chance to be crowned trivia champ. There's also a costume contest, so drag out your Jordache and lace gloves if you haven't been ironically rocking them anyway. It's free to play plus the bar will be offering fun drink specials to get your throwback juices flowing.
sunday,14th 3pm Ride without pants! The 13th Annual No Pants Subway Ride will take place on January 12 in New York York City. Details will be released the first week of January. Save the date!History of the No Pants Subway Ride: http://improveverywhere.com/missions/the-no-pants-subway-ride/Information on starting a ride in your own city:http://improveverywhere.com/2013/12/02/save-the-date-no-pants-subway-ride-2014
TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series. The series helps producers hone their skills while offering musical buffs an opportunity to check out the latest plays for free. First up, Wild and Willful Women, which sounds like The Crucible meets Footloose; then it's Brindlebeast, a three-story piece performed in both voice and American Sign Language; and finally Popesical, a musical comedy about selecting the next father of the Catholic church. Mingle with performers and crew following each performance for wine and cheese plus a panel discussion on how to bring these fledgling shows to the Great White Way.
Mondays, January 13, 20 and February 3 // Baruch Performing Arts Center // Free; email TRUStaff1@gmail.com for reservations
Art!!!!
Art
Raqib Shaw: Paradise Lost, Pace Gallery - West 25th Street. Pace Gallery is honored to present Paradise Lost, a three-venue exhibition of London-based Kashmiri artist Raqib Shaw. This is his first public presentation in New York since the 2008 exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Opulent scenes of beastly anthropomorphic figures amidst fantastical worlds of idyllic skies and classical ruins fills Shaw’s first exhibition at three venues at Pace. Included in the exhibition are ten paintings, three sculptures, and five drawings. Based on the theme of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, they are a fusion of Indian mythological figures, hybrids of man and beast, warring in landscapes inspired by Quattrocento and Renaissance painting. They are a synthesis of Indian miniatures painted with precision and delicacy and Western classical architecture inspired by Carlo Crivelli’s The Annunciation in the National Gallery, London. Shaw’s series can be interpreted as a direct confrontation between East and West where the shattered monuments suggest the triumph of the East. Paradise Lost will be on view from November 8, 2013 through January 11, 2014. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8 PM. A catalogue will accompany the exhibition and include an essay by art historian Sir Norman Rosenthal. http://www.pacegallery.com/newyork/exhibitions/12600/paradise-lost
Museum.Housed in an abandoned freight-elevator shaft, Museum’s recently unveiled second season displays collected oddities--most of which have pretty much nothing in common aside from a quirky-cool factor. Think foreign toothpaste tubes and rejected Cambodian menu photography. Even the shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush is included--right above children’s Disney-themed bulletproof backpacks. (We told you it’s weird.)Our favorite items, though, are the tip jars from around NYC, which come from places like Katz’s Deli and Grand Central’s shoeshine stations.Now, how exactly do you find it? It’s on the south-most end of the alley, right around the corner from Franklin Street. On weekends (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), the doors are open to the public, but should you want to catch it another time, just peer through the doors’ viewing windows (available all hours of the day) and dial into the audio tour on your cell: 888-763-8839.Read more: Museum Cortlandt Alley
Michael Amorillo 11:00 a.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. until January 31 @ Wooster Street Social Club flag. Growing up in Queens, Michael Amorillo was influenced early by the graffiti he saw all over the highways and billboards on drives into the city. After more than a decade of living in SoCal and shifting his work from the street to canvas, Monstrinho (a nickname given to him meaning “little monster” in Portuguese) is back in the city that first sparked his interest in art. A show of new works, "68 Inches Above Sea Level" is Amorillo's first exhibition in New York City. Inspired by artists such as Keith Haring, Dr. Seuss, and Os Gêmeos, he creates sweet-faced monsters in a range of vibrant colors and styles that he says are full of “free child energy.” DJ Goldie Was Here supplies the beats.
Tuesday, 7th, 7 p.m. // The Comedy Notebook has some big names on the docket this month, including Janeane Garofalo and other surprise guests. Think of it like a really inexpensive evening of comedy without that pesky drink minimum to boot.Housing Works Bookstore Cafe // .
Wednesday, January 8 | Doors open at 6:30 pm SciCafe: Which Came First, the Bird or the Bird Brain? New research provides evidence that dinosaurs evolved the brainpower necessary for flight well before they actually took to the air as birds. Join Museum Curator Mark Norell and Research Associate Amy Balanoff as they describe the cutting-edge research that continues to support the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, showcasing their latest findings, from iridescent feathers to skull comparisons.
Saturday, January 11th, 8 p.m. // Freddy's //Geek Night "As You Wish- Eighties Fantasy Edition," where you'll test your knowledge of all things '80s cinema from visiting aliens to Rodents of Unusual Size. Bone up on David Bowie's extraordinary endowments and the many creatures of Fantasia for the chance to be crowned trivia champ. There's also a costume contest, so drag out your Jordache and lace gloves if you haven't been ironically rocking them anyway. It's free to play plus the bar will be offering fun drink specials to get your throwback juices flowing.
sunday,14th 3pm Ride without pants! The 13th Annual No Pants Subway Ride will take place on January 12 in New York York City. Details will be released the first week of January. Save the date!History of the No Pants Subway Ride: http://improveverywhere.com/missions/the-no-pants-subway-ride/Information on starting a ride in your own city:http://improveverywhere.com/2013/12/02/save-the-date-no-pants-subway-ride-2014
TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series. The series helps producers hone their skills while offering musical buffs an opportunity to check out the latest plays for free. First up, Wild and Willful Women, which sounds like The Crucible meets Footloose; then it's Brindlebeast, a three-story piece performed in both voice and American Sign Language; and finally Popesical, a musical comedy about selecting the next father of the Catholic church. Mingle with performers and crew following each performance for wine and cheese plus a panel discussion on how to bring these fledgling shows to the Great White Way.
Mondays, January 13, 20 and February 3 // Baruch Performing Arts Center // Free; email TRUStaff1@gmail.com for reservations
Art!!!!
Art
Raqib Shaw: Paradise Lost, Pace Gallery - West 25th Street. Pace Gallery is honored to present Paradise Lost, a three-venue exhibition of London-based Kashmiri artist Raqib Shaw. This is his first public presentation in New York since the 2008 exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Opulent scenes of beastly anthropomorphic figures amidst fantastical worlds of idyllic skies and classical ruins fills Shaw’s first exhibition at three venues at Pace. Included in the exhibition are ten paintings, three sculptures, and five drawings. Based on the theme of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, they are a fusion of Indian mythological figures, hybrids of man and beast, warring in landscapes inspired by Quattrocento and Renaissance painting. They are a synthesis of Indian miniatures painted with precision and delicacy and Western classical architecture inspired by Carlo Crivelli’s The Annunciation in the National Gallery, London. Shaw’s series can be interpreted as a direct confrontation between East and West where the shattered monuments suggest the triumph of the East. Paradise Lost will be on view from November 8, 2013 through January 11, 2014. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8 PM. A catalogue will accompany the exhibition and include an essay by art historian Sir Norman Rosenthal. http://www.pacegallery.com/newyork/exhibitions/12600/paradise-lost
Museum.Housed in an abandoned freight-elevator shaft, Museum’s recently unveiled second season displays collected oddities--most of which have pretty much nothing in common aside from a quirky-cool factor. Think foreign toothpaste tubes and rejected Cambodian menu photography. Even the shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush is included--right above children’s Disney-themed bulletproof backpacks. (We told you it’s weird.)Our favorite items, though, are the tip jars from around NYC, which come from places like Katz’s Deli and Grand Central’s shoeshine stations.Now, how exactly do you find it? It’s on the south-most end of the alley, right around the corner from Franklin Street. On weekends (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), the doors are open to the public, but should you want to catch it another time, just peer through the doors’ viewing windows (available all hours of the day) and dial into the audio tour on your cell: 888-763-8839.Read more: Museum Cortlandt Alley
Michael Amorillo 11:00 a.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. until January 31 @ Wooster Street Social Club flag. Growing up in Queens, Michael Amorillo was influenced early by the graffiti he saw all over the highways and billboards on drives into the city. After more than a decade of living in SoCal and shifting his work from the street to canvas, Monstrinho (a nickname given to him meaning “little monster” in Portuguese) is back in the city that first sparked his interest in art. A show of new works, "68 Inches Above Sea Level" is Amorillo's first exhibition in New York City. Inspired by artists such as Keith Haring, Dr. Seuss, and Os Gêmeos, he creates sweet-faced monsters in a range of vibrant colors and styles that he says are full of “free child energy.” DJ Goldie Was Here supplies the beats.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
What can you do with your kids these Holidays???? (besides loving them)
For Children Ages 2 to 102
12.20.13 12:00 pm - 1.23.14 6:00 pm
Ukrainian Institute of America,
Ukraine children’s book publisher A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA will host “For Children Ages 2 to 102,” an exhibit featuring original hand-drawn illustrations from famed Eastern European children’s books at the Ukrainian Institute of America. Exhibit is open Tuesday-Sunday.
Holiday Open House
Where: Queens County Farm Museum
When: noon–4pm
Situated on the largest remaining tract of farmland in NYC, the Queens County Farm Museum traces its history back to 1697. This holiday open house event includes tours of the festively decorated farmhouse as well as craft activities for children. Guests can enjoy mulled apple cider, made with cinnamon and maple syrup and served hot.
12.20.13 12:00 pm - 1.23.14 6:00 pm
Ukrainian Institute of America,
Ukraine children’s book publisher A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA will host “For Children Ages 2 to 102,” an exhibit featuring original hand-drawn illustrations from famed Eastern European children’s books at the Ukrainian Institute of America. Exhibit is open Tuesday-Sunday.
Holiday Open House
Where: Queens County Farm Museum
When: noon–4pm
Situated on the largest remaining tract of farmland in NYC, the Queens County Farm Museum traces its history back to 1697. This holiday open house event includes tours of the festively decorated farmhouse as well as craft activities for children. Guests can enjoy mulled apple cider, made with cinnamon and maple syrup and served hot.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Amazing lights show tonight at 7 pm in the Empire State Building
Monday December 23, 2013 the Empire State Building will put on a LED tower light show nightly at 7pm which will be synchronized to a mix of holiday music and broadcast on New York’s radio station 106.7 Lite fm. According to the press release, the best light show public viewing locations will include the Brooklyn Bridge, Bryant Park, The Highline, Hoboken/Jersey City Waterfront, Hudson River Esplanade, Long Island City, Madison Square Park, Tribeca Park, Union Square, Jackson Square, and the Williamsburg Waterfront. But, don’t fret if you can’t see it live, because each night videos of the shows will be featured on the Empire State Building’s YouTube page. For complete details click this link https://www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIDYXAnOezo&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIDYXAnOezo&feature=youtu.be
Friday, December 20, 2013
The perfect after Xmas night! 12/26 around Columbus Circle
First get a table in front of the stars show in the Bouchon bakery located in the 3 rd floor of the Time Warner center http://bouchonbakery.com/,then visit the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) pay as you wish 6-9 pm
http://madmuseum.org/
And then the strawberry of the dessert:
Sofía Rei concert for free!
Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 7:30pm
Target Free Thursdays
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage
Sofía Rei of Buenos Aires, Argentina, inventively explores and charismatically connects the various traditions of South American folklore, jazz and electronic sounds. With a new creative series described as “philosophical wanderings,” Sofía delivers a haunting yet uplifting performance, sharing with us Latin American stories filled with loneliness and laughter, religious doubt, political protest and true love. Having worked with renowned musicians from around the world, from Bobby McFerrin to La Bomba de Tiempo, Sofía’s contribution to the global music scene has earned her a lasting following from “New York City audiences from Carnegie Hall to the hippest downtown haunts” - Phil Lutz- The New York Times.
Sofia Rei: vocals and charango
Josh Deutsch: trumpet
Eric Kurimski: guitar
Jorge Roeder: upright bass
Yayo Serka: drums/percussion
Plus special guest: tba
Thursday, December 19, 2013
For Brooklyn lovers: watch out for Bill Murray random appearance
For Brooklyn lovers: watch out for Bill Murray random appearance
13 Amazing Things From 2013 (from DoNYC)
1. Mister Sunday
These parties combined everything we love about the summer: music, dancing, sangria, tacos, being outside with friends. Each week, Justin and Eamon did a masterful job of digging deep into the vinyl to gradually transition the atmosphere from afternoon hang to evening dance party. There were plenty of highlights — Dan Snaith’s takeover and the All My Friends grand finale come to mind immediately — but our favorite part was always the collective cheer that erupted when the lights came on, signaling the beginning of the night and the final chapter of another summer week in the city.
2. Deerhunter
Every time we see Deerhunter, we can’t believe that they’ve pulled off the seemingly impossible feat of actually getting better live —and 2013 was another huge year for the band. They dropped an incredible new album, played a standout set at Governors Ball, and graced the city with 3 superb shows in September. On the final night of the run, Bradford Cox expressed his love and gratitude for New York, explaining that listeners in their hometown of Atlanta never really paid attention to the band until people in NYC started taking notice.
Bradford also mentioned that their new record, Monomania, was written and recorded in Greenpoint — and largely inspired by Let There Be Neon, the signage supply store in Tribeca. So, yeah - Go New York.
3. Free Evening Shows at Radegast
All year long, Radegast was our go-to weekday concert destination — and it never failed to disappoint. Jazz is the name of the game here, with post-war, New Orleans and gypsy-inspired groups throwing down multiple no-cover sets every weeknight at 9. We loved to sit back with a palm ale and a delicious sausage from the grill, though we’ve also been known to join in for some swing-dancing from time-to-time. The environment is always quite welcoming, even for modest amateur dancers like ourselves.
4. Output
Output opened in January and everything changed immediately. A dance club designed for music lovers? Why didn’t this exist before? Friends who never went dancing were suddenly seeing the sun rise on the regular. The moment we read the “Output isn’t for everyone…” warnings, we knew it was going to be special. We just didn’t know to what extent. First of all, the sound quality is unparalleled. It’s not loud - it’s just clear. And it’s oddly cool inside. And it’s nice. And the roof has an incredible view of the city. And Giorgio Moroder played there. Giorgio Moroder!
5. Motorino Pizza
Ah, food. We had to talk about food. Guys, this is, in our opinion, the best pizza in New York City. By far. Even the delivery is superb; always early and always delicious. With locations in East Village and Williamsburg you have no excuse not to try it. Just look at the photo!
6. Baby’s All Right
It just so happens that right across the street from our favorite pizza is one of our favorite new venues, Baby’s All Right. For all of us Brooklyners who complained that there were no good concerts right off the J, this feels like a magnificent hallelujah to our cold-weather prayers. Baby’s kicked off in grand fashion with BrooklynVegan’s CMJ day parties - and the programming has continued to be nothing short of stellar since, with last-minute performances by Real Estate and this stacked 5-band NYE bill on the horizon.
7.Breakfast Wraps from Jessi’s Bakery
Right off the Montrose L stop, Jessi’s Bakery does everything that normal breakfast places do, just better. With low prices, speedy service, fantastic food and addictive iced coffee, it’s reallyhard to stay away. If you don’t believe us, check out these passionate reviews on Yelp.
8. Lamb Pizza from The Bedawi Cafe
We found this awesome Middle Eastern cafe on Prospect Park West before going to a Celebrate Brooklyn! event one night. It’s a cute little hole in the wall with the most delicious tapas-style dishes. The backyard is decked out in tapestries and lights, making it the perfect spot to hang on a warm evening. Plus, it’s B.Y.O.B.
9. Hilarious Twitter Feuds
Everyone loves a good social media feud — and Twitter might just be the perfect battleground for these short exchanges. This year, we saw back and forth battles between Justin Bieber vs. Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Kanye West vs. Jimmy Kimmel, and most recently, HAIM vs. Los Campesinos.
We’re not surprised when we see someone like Kanye West making absurd outbursts on his Twitter account but we did not expect HAIM to follow a similar suit — And we were especially impressed when they stuck it to the man by bringing their entire audience into this pay-back selfie directed at the lead singer of Los…we dig it though, HAIM can do no wrong this year.
10. Gregory’s Coffee
doNYC simply would not exist without Gregory’s. These folks keep us going all year long. Their brewed coffee is sensational and the evening pastry specials have been totally making us fat. But that’s OK.
11. The Oval Lawn Series at Madison Square Park
This was the sneak attack show series of the summer. These Wednesday evening concerts offered a great chance to lay down in the grass and catch a much-needed respite from the frantic pace of the city. We treated ourselves to plenty of pulled pork sandwiches and summer ales to start the nights, then settled in for free performances by artists like Ben Sollee and The Dafnis Prieto Sextet. There were plenty of highlights, but this particular tune seemed to especially embody all of the atmosphere that this series brought about.
12. Foxygen, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down + The Aves at Hudson River Park
This was a doNYC staff favorite. After all the hype about Foxygen’s live shows we had been hearing throughout the first half of the year, we couldn’t NOT go. It was probably one of the most entertaining shows we’ve ever been to - everyone in the band was super into it, and the crowd (us included) were completely captivated through every moment. To top it all off, it was free! Definitely a high point of the summer.
13. Song For Zula
Brooklyn’s Matthew Houck had to go all the way to Tulum, Mexico to find this song, but we’ll gladly fund any future travel expenses if they catalyze more music this closely in touch with the core of human emotion.
We heard this washed-up-on-the-shore ballad all over NYC — in BAM, at McCarren Park, outside coffee shops, on the subway — and it has slowly become an anthem for our year, regularly surfacing amidst the clamor of the city, lifting our spirits and providing a moment of honest reflection on everywhere we’ve been — and everywhere we’re capable of going.
We’re thrilled and honored to have been a part of it all this year — and we are STOKED for 2014 and everything that it will bring. Stay tuned y’all — we’re just getting warmed up.
13 Amazing Things From 2013 (from DoNYC)
1. Mister Sunday
These parties combined everything we love about the summer: music, dancing, sangria, tacos, being outside with friends. Each week, Justin and Eamon did a masterful job of digging deep into the vinyl to gradually transition the atmosphere from afternoon hang to evening dance party. There were plenty of highlights — Dan Snaith’s takeover and the All My Friends grand finale come to mind immediately — but our favorite part was always the collective cheer that erupted when the lights came on, signaling the beginning of the night and the final chapter of another summer week in the city.
2. Deerhunter
Every time we see Deerhunter, we can’t believe that they’ve pulled off the seemingly impossible feat of actually getting better live —and 2013 was another huge year for the band. They dropped an incredible new album, played a standout set at Governors Ball, and graced the city with 3 superb shows in September. On the final night of the run, Bradford Cox expressed his love and gratitude for New York, explaining that listeners in their hometown of Atlanta never really paid attention to the band until people in NYC started taking notice.
Bradford also mentioned that their new record, Monomania, was written and recorded in Greenpoint — and largely inspired by Let There Be Neon, the signage supply store in Tribeca. So, yeah - Go New York.
3. Free Evening Shows at Radegast
All year long, Radegast was our go-to weekday concert destination — and it never failed to disappoint. Jazz is the name of the game here, with post-war, New Orleans and gypsy-inspired groups throwing down multiple no-cover sets every weeknight at 9. We loved to sit back with a palm ale and a delicious sausage from the grill, though we’ve also been known to join in for some swing-dancing from time-to-time. The environment is always quite welcoming, even for modest amateur dancers like ourselves.
4. Output
Output opened in January and everything changed immediately. A dance club designed for music lovers? Why didn’t this exist before? Friends who never went dancing were suddenly seeing the sun rise on the regular. The moment we read the “Output isn’t for everyone…” warnings, we knew it was going to be special. We just didn’t know to what extent. First of all, the sound quality is unparalleled. It’s not loud - it’s just clear. And it’s oddly cool inside. And it’s nice. And the roof has an incredible view of the city. And Giorgio Moroder played there. Giorgio Moroder!
5. Motorino Pizza
Ah, food. We had to talk about food. Guys, this is, in our opinion, the best pizza in New York City. By far. Even the delivery is superb; always early and always delicious. With locations in East Village and Williamsburg you have no excuse not to try it. Just look at the photo!
6. Baby’s All Right
It just so happens that right across the street from our favorite pizza is one of our favorite new venues, Baby’s All Right. For all of us Brooklyners who complained that there were no good concerts right off the J, this feels like a magnificent hallelujah to our cold-weather prayers. Baby’s kicked off in grand fashion with BrooklynVegan’s CMJ day parties - and the programming has continued to be nothing short of stellar since, with last-minute performances by Real Estate and this stacked 5-band NYE bill on the horizon.
7.Breakfast Wraps from Jessi’s Bakery
Right off the Montrose L stop, Jessi’s Bakery does everything that normal breakfast places do, just better. With low prices, speedy service, fantastic food and addictive iced coffee, it’s reallyhard to stay away. If you don’t believe us, check out these passionate reviews on Yelp.
8. Lamb Pizza from The Bedawi Cafe
We found this awesome Middle Eastern cafe on Prospect Park West before going to a Celebrate Brooklyn! event one night. It’s a cute little hole in the wall with the most delicious tapas-style dishes. The backyard is decked out in tapestries and lights, making it the perfect spot to hang on a warm evening. Plus, it’s B.Y.O.B.
9. Hilarious Twitter Feuds
Everyone loves a good social media feud — and Twitter might just be the perfect battleground for these short exchanges. This year, we saw back and forth battles between Justin Bieber vs. Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Kanye West vs. Jimmy Kimmel, and most recently, HAIM vs. Los Campesinos.
We’re not surprised when we see someone like Kanye West making absurd outbursts on his Twitter account but we did not expect HAIM to follow a similar suit — And we were especially impressed when they stuck it to the man by bringing their entire audience into this pay-back selfie directed at the lead singer of Los…we dig it though, HAIM can do no wrong this year.
10. Gregory’s Coffee
doNYC simply would not exist without Gregory’s. These folks keep us going all year long. Their brewed coffee is sensational and the evening pastry specials have been totally making us fat. But that’s OK.
11. The Oval Lawn Series at Madison Square Park
This was the sneak attack show series of the summer. These Wednesday evening concerts offered a great chance to lay down in the grass and catch a much-needed respite from the frantic pace of the city. We treated ourselves to plenty of pulled pork sandwiches and summer ales to start the nights, then settled in for free performances by artists like Ben Sollee and The Dafnis Prieto Sextet. There were plenty of highlights, but this particular tune seemed to especially embody all of the atmosphere that this series brought about.
12. Foxygen, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down + The Aves at Hudson River Park
This was a doNYC staff favorite. After all the hype about Foxygen’s live shows we had been hearing throughout the first half of the year, we couldn’t NOT go. It was probably one of the most entertaining shows we’ve ever been to - everyone in the band was super into it, and the crowd (us included) were completely captivated through every moment. To top it all off, it was free! Definitely a high point of the summer.
13. Song For Zula
Brooklyn’s Matthew Houck had to go all the way to Tulum, Mexico to find this song, but we’ll gladly fund any future travel expenses if they catalyze more music this closely in touch with the core of human emotion.
We heard this washed-up-on-the-shore ballad all over NYC — in BAM, at McCarren Park, outside coffee shops, on the subway — and it has slowly become an anthem for our year, regularly surfacing amidst the clamor of the city, lifting our spirits and providing a moment of honest reflection on everywhere we’ve been — and everywhere we’re capable of going.
We’re thrilled and honored to have been a part of it all this year — and we are STOKED for 2014 and everything that it will bring. Stay tuned y’all — we’re just getting warmed up.
Monday, December 16, 2013
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