Threat of Hurricane Irene forces cancellation of Charlie Parker Jazz Fest Sunday in Tompkins Square Park

Oh, well, the headline is pretty much the whole post. This information comes via Brooklyn Vegan.

More info here.

Noted

You may soon be able to buy frozen Artichoke Pizzas. (Eater)

The Bean is now open on Broadway and 12th Street

EV Grieve regular jdx notes that the new outpost of Bean is now open on Broadway at 12th Street...

Meanwhile, as we first reported yesterday, the Bean will open a new cafe in the "Crazy Landlord" building...

Irene is coming — are you prepared?

As the media have reported, we're doomed. High winds. Storm surges.

NYC Hurricane Map

But one concern that people who are concerned have: Fallen trees. An already soggy August will get soggier today with more rain ... which heightens the concern for downed trees from strong winds, per the Weather Channel...

So be careful ... particularly in Tompkins Square Park ... by the dog run, where several trees have already come down this year...

[Allen Semanco]

Gothamist has more on what the city is doing. And for another take, here's our friend Jen Doll at Runnin' Scared. Here.

Meanwhile, stock up?

Tomorrow:
The 5 Best East Village Bars to Watch Hurricane Irene (Kidding! Though I wouldn't put it past someone to create this listicle...like me)

Lavagna the setting for an AARP commercial

Filming now on Fifth Street near Avenue B.

Why we need to protect 316 E. Third St. — and other East Village properties

We've been writing about 316-318 E. Third St., the historic townhouse between Avenue C and Avenue D. The home belonged to Barden Prisant, a member of Community Board 3 who advocated for affordable housing.

As Curbed reported on Aug. 12, the new owner will turn the space into a Karl Fischer-designed, 33-unit apartment complex. This will not only destroy the home, but also the bucolic adjacent garden space.

On Monday, Off the Grid — the blog of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation — laid out seven reasons why the home needs to be saved. You can read those here.

Here's No. 7, and arguably the best reason:

Frankly, we’re just getting sick of seeing the neighborhood turn into this:

[Off the Grid]

The have created a template letter to send to the Landmarks Preservation Commission urging them to landmark 316 E. Third St. You can find that here.

Per usual, so far the Commission just doesn't give a shit. Per the GVSHP:

"The Commission has responded by refusing to hold a hearing on designating the structure, claiming that 'senior staff' at the Commission internally reviewed the building and found it not to be worthy of designation. This follows the Commission allowing other historic houses in the East Village ... to be destroyed." Like 35 Cooper Square and 326 and 328 E. Fourth St.

East Village studio features awesome collection of Barry Manilow refrigerator magnets

There's a studio apartment for sale over at the St. Mark on East Ninth Street at Third Avenue... according to the new listing at StreetEasy, the place is going for $379,000.

Anyway, it's worth a look just for the shot of the refrigerator door...

...with an impressive collection of Barry Manilow refrigerator magnets.

We're guessing that the owner is a Manilow fan (nothing wrong with that!) as opposed to an ironic-hipster collector. Perhaps neighbors will be pleased that they won't be subjected to late-night jam sessions featuring, say "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" for much longer...

A view to a kill

A view of the former 35 Cooper Square from atop the Death Star. Photo by Shawn Chittle.

Work crew returns to 35 Cooper Square

Speaking of 35 Cooper Square... Bobby Williams notes that a work crew returned to the scene yesterday... the first activity spotted here in nearly three weeks...

Unlikely foes joining forces for Tompkins Square Park domination?

EV Grieve TSP Ratstravaganza correspondent Bobby Williams captured the top-secret meeting earlier this week.

[Updated] Tonight in Tompkins Square Park: Luca Brassi sleeps with the fishes

Tonight marks latest free music-movie nights in Tompkins Square Park. This evening's feature presentation: "The Godfather."



May have to spring for a lawn chair tonight. And some cannoli. (And an umbrella? Stupid rain.)

And upcoming...

Sept. 1 — Stake Land
Sept. 8 — Rosemary's Baby (makeup from last Thursday's washout)

Here's the official website for the summer movies.

Updated 6:20 p.m.
Workers are setting up the screen for tonight... unless the skies open up in the next two hours... the movie is a go, an EPIX person said...

Strangers in the night ...

Just noting the first night that the sign is illuminated here on 14th Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue...

Aug. 23

And, so last night, Dave on 7th found this waiting for him near his apartment on Seventh Street... He only had the Sunday Times for authentication purposes.

And! There is still a tree tag attached, confirming it's seasonal origination.

This most certainly has to be the winner? Of course, it's not up to us to decide.

So we sent the photos and interview request to Gruber MacDougal, spokesperson for the International Coalition of Tree Tossing in the Spring and Summer (ICTTSS). Unfortunately, he has not been heard from since the Kardashian-Humphries wedding last weekend in Montecito, Calif.

How close is the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop from announcing its opening date on Seventh Street?

Follow them on Twitter, where I took this. Borrowed this.

Previously.

Breaking: IHOP sign going up on East 14th Street

Between Second Avenue and Third Avenue aka — Pancake Place.

Previously.

[Photo via Jennifer at Xoom]

The Bean will be the Crazy Landlord's new tenant on Second Avenue

Work continues at 54 Second Ave. at Third Street, home of the beloved "Crazy Landlord" sign.

Despite some rumors ("garment store with sex toys"!), the storefront will be home to the new East Village location of The Bean, currently housed on First Avenue and Third Street... just a block away. Permits with the DOB confirm the new tenant.

While walking by yesterday, EV Grieve regular jdx noted a new name on the buzzer...

We don't have all the details on the move to Second Avenue. The Crazy Landlord did confirm the new tenant. We'll have more later...

Meanwhile, the Bean is finalizing their plans to open an outpost on 12th and Broadway as well.

Previous EV Grieve coverage of The Bean:
New York State seizes The Bean on First Avenue!

[Updated] Out-of-control cab kills one, injuries six on First Avenue and Third Street

Did the Bean reopen too soon?

This morning in Sara D. Roosevelt Park — crusties and cole slaw

Thanks to Steve Carter for the photos.

Giuseppi Logan, back in Tompkins Square Park

We can't remember the last time that we saw — or heard — Giuseppi Logan in Tompkins Square Park. He has, of course, been a fixture in the Park for years. There was a rumor that he had passed away, though no one could confirm this.

Turns out that he was in the hospital with hip problems, and he made his way back to his usual bench this past weekend. Bobby Williams caught up with him yesterday.

Here's more on the legendary jazz musician's past via WFMU. WFMU also posted this incredible video of Giuseppi and his son from Tompkins Square Park circa 1966 (I know that I've posted this video before, but it seemed fitting now...)

Earthquake damage .... or a bad sign?

[AC]

Or both! Jesus downed in Eighth Street garden...

Important mysteries solved: When (and why) Ryan Gosling intervened in that fight on Astor Place

June 24...after a man allegedly stole a street vendor's painting (Jezebel ... previously)