Horse Trade Theater Group presents
a GiGi La Femme & Doc Wasabassco Production:
REVEALED BURLESQUE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 @ 10PM
UNDER ST. MARKS $20
REVEALED is a burlesque show unlike any other. It’s a seduction, a tease, an epiphany, a dare, a conspiracy of pleasure. Hosted by devilishly charming master of ceremonies Bastard Keith, each show stars pin-up queen GiGi La Femme and a rotating ensemble of the most beloved burlesque performers in New York. Fresh editions of Revealed feature new performer debuts, surprise guests from around the world and innovative performances representing the state of the art in risqué entertainment. Come out and experience an evening of salacious striptease and skin, where the climax of each number leaves everything…Revealed.
Wednesday, November 17 will feature scintillating striptease by The Girl Dreams are Made Of GiGi La Femme, The Shining Jewel of Burlesque Sapphire Jones, The Girl With The Curves AND The Angles Jezebel Express, The Borg Queen of Burlesque Kobayashi Maru, Delinquent Darling Peekaboo Pointe, and in her Revealed debut, Victoria Privates! Hosted as always by the charmingly inebriated Bastard Keith and his Sensational Stage Kitten Sidekick, The Girl Who Fell to Earth, Madame Rosebud!
Revealed Burlesque is on the third Wednesday of every month at 10pm at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets ($20) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.
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dance,
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Theater,
Theater Group
The Return of Rococo Party: A Baroque Bash!
Where: teneleven, 171 Avenue C (btw. 10th and 11th Streets), East Village, NYC
When: Saturday, November 13, 8pm, performances at 9pm
The extravagance of 1770 rococo Paris meets the eclecticism of 2010 underground New York nightlife.
Think Amadeus, Marie Antoinette, the Marquis de Sade, etc… but with a thoroughly modern twist.
This 8th installment of the Party will feature fire-dancing, wire-walking, burlesque, performance art, feats of endurance, spectacles, live art, and live techno baroque rock music.
Powdered wigs, powdered faces, candelabras, masques, and big hair will all abound at the most baroque ball since the guillotine came down!
Featured Performances by:
Diviana Devour – Burlesque (www.divanadevour.com)
Anna Leah – Fire Dancing (anna.Jacobson.net)
Mike Richter – Wire-Walking
Adam the First Real Man - Human Blockhead (Facebook: Adam RealMan)
Miss Vivian – Burlesque/Performance Art (www.vivalavivian.com)
Snazz Mammoth – Electronic Baroque Cello Rock and Live Art (www.myspace.com/snazzmammoth)
Colorform - Music and Live Art (www.virb.com/colorform)
…and More!
10$ is the Cover. 5$ with Costume. Masks will be available.
BEST COSTUME wins a Prize!
Costumes encouraged, but certainly not required!
Check out pictures of previous parties:
By Gabi Porter, of Metromix:
http://newyork.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/essay_photo_gallery/return-of-rococo-a/1609240/content
By Lucas Jackson, of Reuters:
http://in.reuters.com/article/RCOMIN_ENT/idINRTXDEM8
By Eric Harvey Brown, of Time Out New York:
http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/tonyblog/2010/07/photos-return-of-rococo-party/
By Miss Maro, of the Village Voice:
http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/view/240565
By Ben Deibert:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjames/sets/72157613218215913/
For More Information:
www.returnofrococo.com
www.myspace.com/snazzmammoth
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costume,
East Village,
Nightlife
Burning Bridges comedy night at McSwiggans: Weds. Nov. 10th Edition
The truth is we actually haven’t really burned that many bridges, we’d just rather pretend people despise us than admit to ourselves they probably just don’t care. And if you read this far we win! Until you start hating us.
So, come for the love and the hate, and stay for the laughter with these excellent, hand selected comedians
Dan Shaki
Karen Sklaire
Calvin Cato
Bodger Millerd
Margaret Dodge
Mick Diflo
Burning Bridges @ McSwiggans
8PM showtime
McSwiggans: 393 2nd ave (corner of 23rd st.)
No Cover, 1 drink min.
Insane Drink specials all night long (one of the awesome reasons we’re doing it here, ‘winkwink’)
via subway: 6 train to 23rd st.
for info/reservations: 212-683-3180
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Bridges-Comedy-at-McSwiggans/125158064206077?v=info
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comedy show,
Manhattan,
Nightlife
UG! COMEDY SHOW!! (Now @ MUG) Presented by Todd Montesi and Justin Murray
TUESDAYS @ MUG Lounge
448 East 13th st. (bet. 1st and ave. A)
showtime: 8PM No Cover, One Drink Min.
($3 drafts, $4 wells till 10PM!!!)
For info/reservations: (646) 746-1357
Via subway: L train to 1st ave.; or F train to 2nd ave.
This week’s guests (Tuesday Nov. 9th lineup):
Phil Mazo! (He’s ‘AMAZing’!)
Jaqi Furback! (She’ll Rip The ‘Fur’ Off Your Back!)
Irene Bremis! (Legs Longer Than The Adriatic Sea!)
Doug Smith! (He’s Saves Lives, True Story!)
Matt Nagin! (Of The Fabulous Rougeau Bros.!)
Meghan Hanley! (Prepping For The Boston Comedy Festival!)
And Special Guest: The Black Hornet Calvin Cato!
Hosted By Todd Montesi! Featuring Justin Murray!! UG IT
http://www.youtube.com/MONTIKILLAVISION
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=313089353295
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Comedy,
Lounge,
lower east side,
Nightlife,
stand-up
DJ Reborn
Harlem Stage Event Listings for November
Wednesday, November 10
HARLEM STAGE ON SCREEN PRESENTS: FULL DISCLOSURE by Brian Palmer 7:30pm at Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue (at West 135th St.)Tickets: $10 at www.HarlemStage.org or 212.281.9240, ext.19 or 20
Filmmaker/journalist Palmer embedded with the U.S. three times. He captured the terror as well as the tedium of the U.S. occupation, moments when U.S. troops, trained to fight who speak no Arabic, move among Iraqi civilians hunting for elusive enemies. The results are often benign and sometimes tragic. Screening followed by Q&A with filmmaker and reception. Co-presented with Black Documentary Collective as part of the Harlem Stage Partners Program.
Saturday, November 13
UPTOWN NIGHTS AT HARLEM STAGE PRESENTS: SOUL MUSIC with ERIC ROBERSON, Jesse Boykins III and DJ Reborn
7:30 pm at Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue (at West 135th St.) Tickets: $25 at www.HarlemStage.org or 212.281.9240, ext.19 or 20. 7:30pm mixer; 8:30pm Jesse Boykins III; 9:00pm Eric Roberson; 10:30pm DJ set.
Grammy nominated artist Eric Roberson brings soul to Harlem Stage marrying music from his latest album Music Fan First to some of his favorite classic albums. DJ Reborn wows the audience on the turntables for the night. (This performance is Standing Room Only)
Thursday, November 18
EDUCATION ON HARLEM STAGE PRESENTS: UPTOWN OPEN
5:00pm at Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue (at West 135th St.)
Tickets: $3 for teens, $5 for adults (Tickets will only be sold at the door.)
Uptown Open is a monthly open mic series for teens held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. It is a safe, uncensored space for poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars, and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet. Arrive early to sign up for the open mic list.
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Film,
harlem,
Harlem Stage,
Open Mic,
poets,
soul music,
youth
Peter Gregorio
“De-Coherent Histories” is an exhibition produced by artists Peter Gregorio and Austin Shull, which will include photography, video, paintings, and sculpture. The exhibition merges historical and futurist ideas to confront the viewer in the present, leaving mysterious questions unanswered and perpetuated.
Exhibition Dates: October 21st – November 6, 2010
Operating Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: +aRt – 540 West 28th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues
October 21: Opening Night Reception at +aRt from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m
RSVP: Alli...@mediashoppr.com
212-867-8778 ext. 223
For more information please visit:
http://www.540w28.com/
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art exhibit,
Chelsea,
paintings,
Photography,
sculpture,
video,
West Chelsea
I Am Love
First, I want to give a HUGE congrats to Anthony & his wife! Can’t wait to meet the new baby neighborbee.
And without further adieu, what’s going on in town this week:
Right by my office, the wonderful City Winery is hosting the 2nd Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival. Held in the courtyard behind City Winery, this free concert series runs every Tuesday night till 8/10. Not only is it free but they will also have great wine on hand, which always makes for a great time. The shows begin at 5pm and a perfect head start to a the quintessential happy hour. Last night;s show was great as it featured DeLeon & Jviews. DeLeon is indie rock infused with Spanish flair and Jviews is the multi-genre project of electronic music producer Jonathan Dagan.
The L magazine has also brought back SummerScreen this summer, getting Brooklynites out of their apartments to watch classic movies under the stars. Returning to McCarren Park, SummerScreen promises a great lineup with some cult favorites such as Labyrinth playing this Wednesday. Remember to bring a blanket and enjoy the beer and taco vendors surrounded by a sea of hipsters in plaid and non-prescription glasses. Gates open at 6pm and films start at dusk.
If you are sick of the humidity and sweating through what seems like your third change of clothes, opt for the air conditioned movie theatre. I recently saw Solitary Man and I am Love (Io sono l’amore), back to back, which I haven’t done in ages but nonetheless a gift from the summer Friday gods. Between the two, I am going to give the thumbs up to I am Love, which is a beautiful constructed film with rich and complex characters. Here’s a quick recap without giving away the details: Tilda Swanson, married into the wealthy Recchi family indulges in an affair with her sons’s friend, which leads to devastating conclusions for the family.
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Brooklyn,
city winery,
films,
i am love,
solitary man,
summerscreen
Seaport Music Series
WHO: Indie-rockers Bear in Heaven and Zola Jesus
WHAT: The 2010 River To River Festival continues with an indie-rock double bill from the Seaport Music Series
WHEN: Friday, July 9, 6:00 pm
COST: FREE
WHERE: South Street Seaport, Pier 17
WHY: The River To River Festival, New York’s largest free summer arts festival, continues its Seaport Music Series with Bear in Heaven. The Brooklyn-based band, comprised entirely of Southern transplants, crafts psychedelic, minimalist pop tunes out of endless hours of stream-of-conscious musical meandering by members Jon Philpot, Adam Wills, Sadek Bazaraa, and Joe Stickney.
The result has been described as “a powerful, functional mix of This Heat, 70s soft rock, early Genesis, and oddly, later Pink Floyd.” With special guest Zola Jesus.
The concert is part of the Seaport Music Series, which is presented by the River To River Festival, New York’s largest free summer arts festival.
With tall ships as the backdrop, the series continues each Friday, showcasing rising and established indie music stars including Yellow Fever and Woven Bones (July 2), Thee Oh Sees with Golden Triangle and So Cow (July 16),Free Energy and Best Coast with Loose Limbs (July 23), Avi Buffalo and Chad VanGaalen (July 30), and YACHT (August 6).
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Me.
This past weekend I sipped strong alcoholic drinks out of teacups in a speakeasy hidden behind a toy shop in the Lower East Side. I also enjoyed a bucket of beer while soaking up the summer sun in the middle of a traffic circle on the Upper West. I walked from my friend’s apartment on 90th Street and Columbus to my apartment at 32nd Street and 2nd, and could tell I was getting close to my neighborhood once every other storefront was a bar or a sushi place. On Father’s Day, I sat with my Dad in the right field seats of Yankee Stadium, predicting Mark Teixeira’s grand slam to beat the New York Mets just moments before it happened.
What’s my point? That I’m a possible alcoholic, probable Murray Hill d-bag who very likely has the ability to predict the future? No. Technically, I live in Kips Bay.
My point is, I live in New York, where random interesting things happen whenever you open your eyes, and I do a lot of things here, which means if you read my articles, you may be inspired to do a lot of things too. I’ve been living here for 10 years, through good times and bad, and have experienced much of the coolness and crap that this city has to offer. I rant and rave a lot. Come experience it with me. Like a humble honeybee, I will buzz around Manhattan isle, pollinating my flower-like readers with allergy-causing observations. Okay, the metaphor doesn’t quite work. And how often do you see a bee in New York? But hey, it’s the name of this blog.
You will not be disappointed. Unless you’re looking for naked pictures of Jamie-Lynn Sigler. I’m keeping those to myself.
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New York City,
speakeasys,
things to do,
Yankees
Things to do in the city are endless. So it is a bit surprising when I find myself doing the same crap over and over. This week I am going to take my own advice and be adventurous by trying out some of these events.
Sometimes we all need a little intellectual stimulation and what better than a reading presented by Harper’s Magazine at the Housing Works Bookstore Café. Tonight, Harper’s will host “Death: a literary celebration of the bitter end,” a reading featuring selections from the magazine and work by contributors Joseph O’Neill, Diane Williams, and Elif Batuman. With the imminent decline of print media, it might be a good idea to attend these print related events while they still exist. Event starts at 7:00pm.
Another pretty unique event going on this week is hosted by EPIC WIN, the nerdiest burlesque show in town. Friday and Saturday, they will be re-interpreting the classic blockbuster film “GHOSTBUSTERS!,” at The Tank. I volunteer at The Tank, a non-profit art space that supports artists through the means of space and it is a great place to catch off the beaten path shows. They also have refreshments including cheap beer, which you can drink during shows. I mean, how can you beat that? But check out this show this weekend because I can’t imagine what it means to combine Ghostbusters & burlesque but I’m sure it will be entertaining. Think, sexy Halloween. Click here for Presale tickets.
BAMcinemaFEST, also just started and if you love indie film this is a great film festival to take advantage of. It features new films from some of the brightest up-and-coming talents plus cool events. Definitely take advantage of the outdoor screening of SXSW Jury Award winner Tiny Furniture, this Sunday. Also if you are already in the hood to watch a film, Bamcafe is hosting Comedy Night, Friday night at 9:30pm. They will feature a hilarious showcase of local and national comic talents including Sean Patton, Ali wong, and Snakes.Part of BAMcafé Live.
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Events,
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housing works,
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