If you’re like me, you are often trying to find something decent and good closeby to another event you are attending. On Wednesday night, I found myself slightly north of Houston with not a lot of places I was dying to try. And then I remembered Focacceria. I’d only been there one other time but …
Month: February 2009
Theatre Buzz: Feeling the Chill? It’s FRIGID!
Gosh, it’s cold outside. Like, tried-to-dial-my-cell-phone-so-took-off-my-glove-and-immediately-regretted-it-because-my-fingers-froze-into-a-claw type of cold. But does it have to be frigid inside too? According to this festival … yes it does! With January ’09 having the sad distinction of being the month that saw the close of such long running hits as Hairspray, Spamalot and Spring Awakening, as well as …
Dating in New York City – Holding Hans with Brian Hansbury: Halitosis in Harlem
Dear Hans, My girl’s got really bad breath. I love everything else about her. I mean she’s pretty much the one. The only thing holding me back from popping the question is the breath. That’s how bad it is. Am I crazy? Signed, Hiding from Halitosis in Harlem Ya know, I can really sympathize with …
Gay Life – The Paulinator: I’m Just Not That Into You …
When I first started writing for neighborbeeblog, I asked the question, “Why isn’t he texting me back?” Well, it turns out the movie (and book) were right: he’s just not that into me. He’s a nice guy, but having run into CJ on several occasions since our night together, it seems we’re simply friends. This …
Theatre Buzz: Carl Andress Tells The Whole Story, starting with “The Third Story”
When it comes to the theatre, Carl Andress was practically weaned First Row, Center; he’s been writing, acting, and directing for as long as he can remember, and it’s always been his passion. He got his start years ago when … well, I’ll let him tell you all about that. His latest directorial offering The Third Story stars Kathleen …
New York City Music Scene – The Sweet Beat: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Hip-Hop in the Big Apple
As you might have guessed, my music library is rather extensive and eclectic. Needless to say, I have a lot of options. However, there are times where I get pulled in by a certain genre and stick with it for an entire week. I spent the past week diving into my hip-hop section and relived …
All Things Queens – The Bruce Springsteen of Queens: Graduate School in the Arts: Financial Suicide? It Shouldn’t Be.
41 shots 41 shots 41 shots 41 shots 41 shots 41 shots 41 shots 41 shots…. and we’ll take that ride ‘cross this bloody river to the other side (Above FROM American Skin) “Slow down. It’s not that big a deal,” a cop told the scruffy man. “Not that big a deal?” he grunts. Horns …
New York City Profile – Beeline Interview: Illustrator Jillian Tamaki
Jillian Tamaki is an amazing illustrator whose work you have likely already seen, but didn’t realize you did. (Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, The Guardian, etc.) Her blog is one I keep tabs on, her pencil sketches and watercolors some of my favorite pieces. She is …
New York City Restaurants – Dish Buzz: Belcourt
There are few restaurants in New York City where you really feel like you are somewhere else. Sure, there are quite a few where if you closed your eyes, you could easily be anywhere else, but Belcourt fits into the first category. It really feels like you are in Paris. Certainly not the East Village. …
All Things New York City – Catch the Buzz: Skating with the Stars
It’s tough times. It’s in times like these that non-profits and charities are suffering severely, too. Why not use this time of introspection to dig deep and either volunteer or give what you can. Figure Skating In Harlem is an organization that educates and trains young girls in ice skating instruction, empowering them with the …