UPSTAIRS DRAMA
I heard from someone that Upstairs was closing, so I called Bouley—the restaurant, not the man—to ask. The woman who answered went to check, and then she came back and confirmed that Saturday would be its last day. So I posted an item! Well, it turns out that Upstairs wasn’t closing so much as significantly changing. The details are here, including the announcement of the changes, which shifted as the day went on. The name will be Bouley Studio, and there will also be milkshakes. (P.S. Thanks to everyone who posted supportive comments. The positive response was really gratifying.)

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: IMAGINE SWIMMING
It’s not entirely fair to call Imagine Swimming a “new kid on the block,” given that the company has been offering children’s swim lessons at BMCC since 2004. But as of this week, Imagine has a pool of its own.

CALENDAR: JULY 1–24
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Dan Zanes; Clifford the Big Red Dog; the Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival; Yellowfever; Woven Bones; Spottiswoode and His Enemies; Martha Redbone; more. Plus: the full calendar through July 24.

SHOPPING THE NIGHT AWAY
Lauren Messner reports on the Tribeca Retail Club’s recent Summer Love event, where she scored a tunic for $40: “It reminded me of a Tory Burch style with less prep and more tribe.” Left: KanDi Swim designer Dani Kates.

IN THE NEWS
••• 6/28 roundup: Restaurant Week lineup announced. Plus: W train party; Cordoba House; LMDC to hand out some money; Blaue Gans pig roast; 20 Pine sales report.
••• 6/29 roundup: Activist Helene Seeman was killed in a car accident; an actress who was on “Melrose Place” was arrested for drunk driving and vehicular homicide. Plus: Carmine’s is moving; Grown & Sewn; the Stuyvesant arsonist; Truffles Tribeca; and a historic wall uncovered at WTC.
••• 6/30 roundup: Inside the last Artisan Lofts loft (for $9 million those windows better wash themselves). Plus: Russian spies; planning for WTC bus congestion; Midtown Comics; cooking smells; Con Ed vs. LMDC; Corton’s granola; and Kelly Ripa takes the girls for a walk.
••• 7/1 roundup: Embassy Suites to be replaced by an upscale brand. Plus: Best Made founder profiled at length; Michael Imperioli lists his “goth,” “bordello” townhouse; Hudson River Park; more.

SALE REPORT
••• Cristina Dos Santos and Pomme.
••• Stella, Bu & the Duck (right), Espasso, and Shoofly.
••• Torly Kid, Nili Lotan, YHK INternational, Otte, and EGG by Susan Lazar.

CB1 AGENDAS FOR JULY
Of interest this month: Seven-story building at Franklin and Varick; liquor license for Josephine in Independence Plaza; the Winter Garden staircase, and more….

WICKIWORLD: SHE WRITES GROWS UP
Exactly one year ago, Kamy Wicoff launched She Writes, a social networking site for women writers. It now has nearly 10,000 members from 30 countries. Wickham Boyle TKTK.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 6/29 roundup: Stella, Espasso, Real Pilates, Tribeca Wine Merchants, YHK Department Store—all your essentials are on sale! Plus: bus bulbs; ice cream correction; WFC restaurant showcase; WTC drill tomorrow; and firemen.
••• 7/1 roundup: Rachel Dratch is coming soon to 92YTribeca. Plus: TAMA Gallery goodbye toast; Tribeca Treats cookie-of-the-month; sales at Babesta Cribz, La Lumia, Calypso, Koh’s Kids, and Equinox; JR Sushi; Peter Straub; and a Brandy Library contest.

ART STUDENTS LEAGUE TO THE RESCUE!
I was in a crabby mood—due in good part to the heat, no doubt—but it lifted when, while walking down Staple Street, I noticed an artist painting at an easel. And then another one. And another one! It was as if a flock of talented butterflies had come to visit us.

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
Busy month! Lots of new businesses, a few celebrity appearances, a swim in the Hudson River…. A hearty thanks to Wickham Boyle, Jolene Howard, Lauren Messner, Barry Fidnick, and Asha Agnish for their help!

WHERE IN TRIBECA
I know there’s someone out there who knows where this was shot. Are you the one? Meet me in the comments section on this page….