Month: March 2015

The cherries are coming

The cherries are coming

It’s the most won-der-ful time of the year…OK, not like that. But the cherry blossoms are coming (so I guess “My “Cherie Amour” would have been more appropriate). Either way, you will be pleased to know that these wonderful trees are going to begin bustling over 

<i>Heaven and Hell</i> at Skarstedt: Keith Haring exhibit thru April 18th

Heaven and Hell at Skarstedt: Keith Haring exhibit thru April 18th

“Pure Art exists only on the level of instant response to pure life.” —Keith Haring, October 1978 A while back while visiting NYC I saw the Keith Haring retrospective works at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Now in this more specific exhibit of Haring at 

HBO Scorsese-Jagger production about the 1970s music biz in New York is going to be badass

HBO Scorsese-Jagger production about the 1970s music biz in New York is going to be badass

I moved to New York City on the notion that this city was raw: it was a place for young aspiring artists of all talents to retreat to and live out their dreams (or some shit). But as one year passed by before my eyes, 

<i>Mad Men</i> at the Museum of the Moving Image: transport to 60s era New York in new show exhibit

Mad Men at the Museum of the Moving Image: transport to 60s era New York in new show exhibit

There is no denying that Matthew Weiner created a monster when Mad Men‘s pilot premiered for the first time and everyone was like, “WAIT. WHAT THE &%$# just happened? This is the greatest show ever.” And after a pretty amazingly long run, the second half of the 

Live Happy’s magazine launch featuring Jonathan Groff and a giant snowstorm

Live Happy’s magazine launch featuring Jonathan Groff and a giant snowstorm

In New York City you never know when your outdoor event will be greeted by a giant snowstorm (despite it being on the brink of spring – on International Happiness Day). But there is a certain amount of dedication here among New Yorkers, and the folks at 

<i>From Pop to Punk</i>: Peter Saul works at Venus Over Manhattan

From Pop to Punk: Peter Saul works at Venus Over Manhattan

Abstract art pretty much exploded into our world post-war in the 1940s via Picasso et al and took the traditional scene by storm with its peculiarity. It didn’t take long for a select bundle of creatives to evolve in the movement in their own way that stood out through 

The Comedy Central Roast is coming and we can’t wait to see J. Biebs get smoked

The Comedy Central Roast is coming and we can’t wait to see J. Biebs get smoked

Justin. Bieber. You know him from such shenanigans like the hit song “Baby” (“baaaaby, baaaaby, baby”…you know the one I’m talking about); maybe you heard about his Calabasas pad getting raided for coke at a party with Johnny Manziel on some crazy shit. Or you know, 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction will actually take place in Cleveland this year

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction will actually take place in Cleveland this year

In past years people have joked about Cleveland being the punchline of, well, everything it seems. But as a true Clevelander I can honestly say that Cleve (might I quote Colin Cowherd when I say) is “on the brink of something special” in its total 180 

In honor of the man who invented “cool”: 100 years of Sinatra at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

In honor of the man who invented “cool”: 100 years of Sinatra at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

“Dreams broken in two can be made like new on the street of dreams” You know the song, “New York, New York” that everyone is always singing when they’re going to the city? Well, that’s Frank Sinatra. And he is a legend. His noticeable voice that can 

GET BUCKETS: the Cavs pull through in OT against the defending NBA champs

GET BUCKETS: the Cavs pull through in OT against the defending NBA champs

I cherish the moments I get to watch the Cavs in these crucial and intense end-of-season games that are nationally televised (ALWAYS MISSIN’ THE CLEVE! S/O to Sports Time Ohio!) while I’m out on the East Coast (where I’m always hearing jabber about the Knicks’ disappointment,