Friday, October 13, 2006

MIA like Chuck Norris + ART + SHOPPING + WHATEVER ALES YOU + MUSIC AND MORE

So it HAS been FOREVER (forevah evah and evah evah?) - yes FOREVER since I have posted. BOO HOO. I'm here now so I guess that's all that matters :-) I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. I definitely enjoyed mine ;-). So I'll keep it short today. I have some good stuff for the next few days.

10\13 - 15 10th Annual D.U.M.B.O Art Under The Bridge Festival. Don't miss this exciting event where about 50 or so studios open their doors to the public. Tons of events included as well. Tonight is the opener!

10\7 - 1\28 TROPICALIA: A REVOLUTION IN BRAZILIAN CULTURE Now at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, this exhibit is showcasing avant garde expression of Brazilian art, music, film, architecture and more from the late 1960's

SHOP TILL YOU DROP

10\15 (LAST DAY!!!) Replay Sample Sale 1-7PM @ 72 Greene St between Spring and Broome Up to 80% off - men and women's jeans, jackets, etc.

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CALYPSO Christiane Celle 10AM-6PM @ 148 Lafayette St near Howard St, 3rd Fl Up to 80% off - FOR EXAMPLE "Juliet Dunn romantic full skirt with lace orig. $350 now $50!!!!!! Visit CALYPSO Outlet (424 Broome Street today and get an additional 10% off)

10\13 - 23 Triple Five Soul and Subscript 10AM-8PM @ 15 West 24th St near 5th Ave 646-209-4287 50% off

10\20 - 21 BREWTOPIA Basically A LOT of beer (over 300) for $60 a session (see website for schedule). This is pretty self-explanatory and if you don't get it, then you have probably been having your own beerfest.

Through 10\20 EAT LIKE A DIPLOMAT! The United Nations is accepting reservations for lunch at the Greek Food Festival. Just call 212.963.7625. Lunch $25 for all you can eat buffet that changes throughout service. All drinks are extra. PLUS you get a fancy UN badge . . . eh?

ONGOING The BUTTERFLY Conservatory Never seen a butterfly conservatory before? Where have YOU BEEN? Well, for those of you who are not in tune with nature check out a live butterfly conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History.

and now for the MUSIC! Lately I have been listening to a lot of buzz around this British girl - Lily Allen. I decided to check it out and YO, this girl AIGHT! I like it. Let me know what you think. Check out some of her album at http://www.lilyallenmusic.com/. So with that here is the well-received playlist (because it is . . . well-received).

Playlist - 1. Don't Look Back - Telepopmusik 2. Space Rider (DJ Spinna Mix) - Shaun Escoffrey 3. Deep Burnt - Pepe Braddock 4. Busted Trees (Original Mix) - Directions 5. Boom Clickety Clack Clack (Jazzanova Original Mix) - Jazzanova ft Shaun Escoffrey 6. Knock Em Out - Lily Allen (BTW - This song is Hilarious!) 7. Just - Mark Ronson ft. Alex Greenwald 8. Private Parts - J*Davey 9. Possible - VASSY 10. Littlest Things - Lily Allen