A few questions for Julie Pitman, the artist, designer, and Tribecan who created the winged piano in Tribeca Park. (Such as: What it was like to watch someone play your piano? "A pure adrenaline rush, fabulous!" she says.) / 2 comments
...is visiting lower Manhattan tomorrow. Plus: bedbugs at Seaport store; a white boom in Manhattan, especially below Canal; Locanda Verde; where the public-art pianos were painted.
Diane Hardy Waller, one of the 24 artists in the Art Students League class that recently spent two days painting in and around Duane Park, was kind enough to send over examples of the fruits of their labor. / 3 comments
What's new in Wickiworld: Wickham Boyle rhapsodizes about "Play Me, I'm Yours," the public-art project that has installed pianos around the city: "They shake us from the often obsessive thoughts of shoulds, coulds, and didn’ts."
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
Frozen fruit pops, too! Plus: the winners' circle at Babesta Cribz; New York Academy of Art; Tamarind; Golden Palominos at City Winery.
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.
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.
...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.
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.
I was in a crabby mood today—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. / 1 comment
Events at CsillaWear, John Allan's, and the Dash Gallery. Plus: New art at Kaffe 1668 and new sheets at Cristina Dos Santos.
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?