Suggestion Box: Whole Foods’ Team Leader Responds
A few weeks back, I posted an item asking everyone for constructive ways on how Whole Foods Tribeca could improve. Last week, I emailed over the suggestions. The manager has responded.... / 6 comments
Newsletter: July 6
Tribeca en plein air • Calendar: Diddy, Steve Earle, Alison Moorer • Stroller Boot Camp • Public-art pianos • "This Mess" at Pelavin Gallery
Stroller Boot Camp
At Mind Over Matter's "Stroller Boot Camp," new mothers incorporate their babies into the workout. Rebecca Sadek audited a class.
In the News: Queen Elizabeth II
...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.
Tribeca en Plein Air
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
Tickling the Ivories
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."
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
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow