Calendar: July 23–August 15
This weekend in and around Tribeca: New Amsterdam Market (on Saturday this time); Fulton Stall Market (on Sunday); Dragon Boat Festival family day; failed TV pilots; "Reclaim the Coast" benefit concert; concerts by Best Coast, Abrams Brothers, M Shanghai String Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, Free Energy, and Loose Limbs; children's book artist Wendy Popp; authors Hal Ackerman and Adam Elenbass; and much more. Plus: the full calendar through August 15.
Seen & Heard: Transit on Its Way
Plus: Stuzzicheria opening date-ish; massive party coming to Franklin tonight; Bouley Studio delayed at least a day; Tribeca Cinemas construction; CB1 gets all modern; Dash Gallery yoga.
In the News: Damon Dash Profiled
Plus: Plein Sud gets reviewed; Regus takes over 11,700 square feet on Hudson; Tribeca Treats wins cupcakes accolades; the Barnes Dance in BPC; Egon Schiele work coming to BPC; and Kurt Gutenbrunner's recommendations.
Seen & Heard: RH Gallery
Details on its first exhibition. Plus: Downtown Dance Factory to make a big move; deals at Calypso St. Barth, Ciao Bella, Tribeca Wine Merchants, and Thread; and City Winery farm-to-table dinner.
In the News: Another Parking Lot to Be Built On
Plus: Dirt arrives at the 9/11 memorial; the East River waterfront redevelopment plan; Takahachi Bakery; A-Wah in Chinatown. / 1 comment
Breezy Listening
Photographer Asha Agnish shoots the audiences (ouch!) at various River to River Festival concerts: "Castle Clinton, South Street Seaport, Rockefeller Park, Wagner Park—each offers a different blend of music, food, water views, and people-watching."
Seen & Heard: Ace Is No More
The rumor was confirmed. Plus: A gallery is coming to Duane Street; Stuzzicheria progress; Billy's and MaxDelivery are hosting a social (with a cupcake deal); and Rosh Hashana at City Winery. / 2 comments
In the News: The Daily News
Plus: A couple of law-breaking nuns inspire a Julia Sugarbaker moment; the renovations of the old American Express stables; Smith & Mills and Just Scandinavian. / 1 comment
Wickiworld: Wooly Bully
As Wickham Boyle learned from her daughter, the fashion crowd's hotspot du jour is located inside the Woolworth Building.
Here Comes Birdbath
Tribeca's bakery explosion continues: We're getting a Birdbath bakery. UPDATE: This outpost of Birdbath will have more packaged-to-go food and City Bakery's famous hot chocolate. / 7 comments
Newsletter: July 20
TCQ&A: Ariel Porath • Calendar • CSA Chronicles: Tomatopalooza • Signs Among Us • Inside Bogardus Mansion • And much more
Seen & Heard: Bouley Delay
Bouley Studio isn't open yet. Plus: Sandwich deal; Best Made rucksack; appointment at Trinity Wall Street; and how to order a picnic tote for Saturday's New Amsterdam Market.
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