Devo Are Playing McCarren Park Pool
Tickets go on sale Fri, 04/25/08 10:00 AM. More information at mccarrenpark.com.
Devo on Letterman, 1992:
April 21, 2008
April 17, 2008
Southpaw owner to take over Galapagos space
From TONY
TONY has it that Southpaw owner Matthew Roff, currently involved in the final stages of opening new Prospect Heights beer garden Franklin Park, plans to sign a lease tomorrow on the Galapagos space in Williamsburg.
The name: Natural Selection. “We’re all fans of Darwin, obviously,” says Roff, who will partner with the owners of popular South Slope watering hole Bar Four. “We were originally going to call it Madagascar but we thought that might be too much of a slap in the face.”
Roff plans to retain the location as a performance space, and tells us the transformation could be “weeks away.” Galapagos, as has been widely reported, will relocate to Dumbo sometime in 2009.
April 16, 2008
McCarren Park Pool 2008 Schedule
Since lots of people have been asking about McCarren Park Pool, here's the short answer. Yes, the venue will once again be hosting shows this summer. Sadly, this will be the last summer to enjoy live concerts. [Full story here]. We'll be maintaining the calendar at www.mccarrenpark.com.
Beginning in June, JELLYNYC and Helio will be hosting free Pool Parties on Sundays. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster will be selling shamefully overpriced tickets for the shows they represent as well. Hopefully, Live Nation won't be transforming McCarren Park into patchouli-infested hacky sack land again this year by booking jambands.
Confirmed shows thus far include Wilco, M.I.A. and Hold Steady. There are some pretty cool rumors circulating too. Visit mccarrenpark.com for the full schedule.
[Note: this will also be our last summer to maintain www.mccarrenpark.com, so attention real estate moguls, we're accepting your highest bid on the site.]
March 16, 2008
New Restaurant: Fiore
image c/o City Search
There's a great new Italian restaurant on Grand Street, called Fiore. We just got around to posting a menu this weekend. Check it out while the prices remain reasonable since this place is already becoming a local favorite. More information here.
Also, now you can search our restaurant section to check out what's new and what's recommended. We're overdue to check out Air Pizza, if not for the logo alone.
image c/o itsthetastebuds.com
March 14, 2008
Art Talk: John Kessler
The always great VBS.tv has a great series on one of Williamsburg's first artists, John Kessler. You can check out part one below and the complete series here. Their Soft Focus interview series, hosted by Ian Svenonius of The Make-Up and Nation of Ulysses, is worth checking out as well. Interviewees thus far include Chan Marshall, Will Oldham, Ian Mackaye and many more.
February 29, 2008
Hotel Delmano
Hotel Delmano, image c/o Noah Kalina
We've been meaning to post about Williamsburg's latest fancy drink establishment, Hotel Delmano. Has anyone been? Let us know in our revamped bar section.
February 27, 2008
Pampa Grill
image c/o City Search
There's a new South American/Argentinian Steakhouse on Graham Ave. Has anyone been? Let us know what you think in our restaurants section.
February 25, 2008
Bridge Vineyards Urban Winery
image c/o Eater
A new urban winery just opened beneath the Williamsburg Bridge. Has anyone been? Let us know what you think. Address, reviews and more information here.
