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In the News: SHO Shaun Hergatt
Plus: Thieves at Torly Kid, $400 jeans for men, and a Pierre Toussaint walking tour.
“This Mess” at Pelavin Gallery
I quite enjoyed Pelavin Gallery's new group show, "This Mess We're In: Reflections on the Metropolis"—especially the Molotov cocktail, and even the rat flower—so I emailed a few questions over to Todd Masters, Pelavin's new director and co-owner. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Fudge Pops!
Frozen fruit pops, too! Plus: the winners' circle at Babesta Cribz; New York Academy of Art; Tamarind; Golden Palominos at City Winery.
In the News: Rammellzee
The early "graffiti writer, hip-hop pioneer and performance artist" (and Tribeca then BPC resident) has died. Plus: Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival, West Thames Park, W Downtown, and bus bulbs.
Newsletter: July 2
Upstairs to become Bouley Studio • Imagine Swimming • Tribeca Retail Club • Sale Reports • CB1 Agendas • She Writes grows up • Art Students League / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
I know there's someone out there who knows where this was shot. Is it you? Are you the one? Meet me in the comments page.... Update: We have a winner! / 1 comment
Calendar: July 1–24
This weekend: 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.
In the News: 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.
Seen & Heard: Rachel Dratch
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.
Sale Report: Torly Kid, Nili Lotan, YHK International, Otte, EGG by Susan Lazar
Clothes for infants and older kids, clothes and accessories for women, Longchamp handbags, and more.
UPDATE: Upstairs Is Not Closing!
Good news! Despite what I was told on the phone this morning—from a representative of Bouley—Upstairs is not closing. According to Nicole Bouley, the downstairs will be a bakery (that sells burgers and chicken) and upstairs will be a catering/event space with a guest-chef program. UPDATE 7/2: The announcement is here; Thursdays will be Japanese. / 10 comments