Newsletter: Apr. 25

TCQ&A: MICHAEL BOODRO
“I do twice-weekly workouts with Carlos at Tribeca Sports Center on Broadway,” says Michael Boodro, editor in chief of Elle Decor magazine. “Plus a lot of walking—though Carlos says that doesn’t count.” Read the TCQ&A.

JOIN THE FUN THIS SATURDAY AT OLY ATELIER
Oly Atelier invites our friends and neighbors to join us this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for our fabulous Tribeca Family Festival celebration. Children’s Photo Booth, Macaroons, Mini Cup Cakes and Punch… oh, and a glass of Prosecco for parents! One lucky neighbor also has the opportunity to win a charming piece from our adorable Oly Petite children’s collection. Please visit us at 408 Greenwich St. (at Hubert). Sponsored.

WHO’S PLAYING THIS SUMMER’S RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL
The full schedule was just announced: With Laurie Anderson, Leon Russell, Angelique Kidjo, Lar Lubovitch, communal improv, the best Balkan Brass this side of Serbia, and a whole lot more.

Orwashers ultimate whole wheatBREAD OF THE WEEK: ULTIMATE WHOLE WHEAT
Visit Orwashers at ALL GOOD THINGS and get 50% off a loaf of ULTIMATE WHOLE WHEAT with the purchase of any other loaf. With 100% organic whole wheat that is grown and milled in upstate New York, our aptly named Ultimate Whole Wheat also hosts millet, course rye, oats, sunflower and flax seeds. This grainy and outrageously healthy bread boasts an approval from The F-Factor! Just say “Tribeca Citizen” through May 1 for the deal. Orwashers is New York’s oldest artisan bakery, hand making breads in NYC since 1916. 102 Franklin Street 212-226-6000. Sponsored.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/22: Mulberry & Vine is the name of the new prepared-foods restaurant, opening this week [today]. Plus: Fire on W. Broadway last night; Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon-Tiki; Woolworth Building lobby tour tickets; suspicious package; blues festival.
••• 4/23: Bike-share stations. Plus: A new gallery; Matt Bernson party; Gaslight Anthem playing Pier 26 (twice); Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann watch in effect; volunteering for Tribeca Trust; “Where in Tribeca…?” answer.
••• 4/24: Dylan Prime update. Plus: Suzanne Vega; Thurgood Marshall Courthouse tour; Pier 25 mini golf, snack bar, Art Shack, volleyball; Hudson River Park activities for kids; Lounge at Atera’s snack menu; Tribeca CSA; architectural walk; Cherrywood Kitchen.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: GLORIA JEWEL
The fourth boutique in Megan Chiarello’s Gloria Jewel empire—the others are in the Hamptons—has opened on W. Broadway between Drybar and Starbucks. Let’s take a look around….

IN THE NEWS
••• 4/22: Inside the 9/11 Museum. Plus: Suspicious ruby slippers; repair work at the South Cove inlet.
••• 4/23: Hamptons restaurant confirmed. Plus: Hudson River Park at night; expensive ring stolen; Cipriani Wall Street vs. a newsstand; steamed buns; the tourist who hid his loaded gun in a hotel lobby armchair.
••• 4/24: Woolworth Building photos. Plus: Chef Bill Telepan on his Tribeca plans; Park51 developer buys more real estate; chicken eviction.

NEW ART EXHIBIT AT WARBURG REALTY TRIBECA
Opening tonight at the Warburg Realty TriBeCa office: a solo exhibition by internationally renowned abstract artist Kristina Sretkova. Stop by tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the cocktail reception, or anytime 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, until June 28—and of course, Warburg Realty TriBeCa will participate in the annual Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour (May 3-6). As with all Warburg Realty TriBeCa exhibitions, 10% of any proceeds goes to the Manhattan Youth Center. 100 Hudson (at Leonard), 212-380-2400. Sponsored.

LET’S GET DOWN
If you think about it, I bet you’ll realize that you really want to show me your basement. There’s so much history down there—I’m sure of it. I’ll just take some photos and be on my way. I won’t say the address if you don’t want me to. And I’ll even bring coffee or hot chocolate or whatever you like. Come on! It’ll be fun-ish! I’m at tribecacitizen@gmail.com. Why? Check out these pix.

SUIT UP WITH TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE!
Grab some merch for yourself, or the filmbuffs in your life at ShopTribeca.com—your Tribeca Film Festival merchandise destination! Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? A Tribeca Film limited edition DVD Collection paired with a Tribeca running hat will hit the spot! Baby gifts? Our “short film” onesie is a great statement for future filmmakers! Visit us online at ShopTribeca.com or at the Family Festival Street Fair this Saturday on Greenwich Street in Tribeca. Sponsored.

 

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