Wednesday, April 28, 2021
El Carnaval coming soon to the former Fonda space on Avenue B
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Tuesday's parting shots
Meanwhile, in the dog run...
[Updated] Questions arise after packed hardcore matinee Saturday in Tompkins Square Park
Not all local elected officials immediately questioned the decision. City Councilmember Keith Powers was in attendance... tweeting out a mask-wearing selfie...To @NYCMayor and @NYCMayorsOffice @NYCParks . Why would you issue a permit to have hundreds of maskless people listen to music in tompkins square park? We are trying to recover from #covid not have a super spreader event! pic.twitter.com/Yxi3vr8GpO
— Harvey Epstein 哈維 D. 艾普斯汀(男) (@HarveyforNY) April 24, 2021
I’m in Tompkins Square Park seeing a live concert for the first time in a year. New York City, forever. 🎶 pic.twitter.com/Um1XCCkLVm
— Keith Powers (@KeithPowersNYC) April 24, 2021
Asked about the safety of the event, he went on to reference a Gorilla Biscuits song: "I have reached out to organizers to remind them to 'start today' with better social distancing protocols."
The Parks Department was led to believe the event was a political rally with about 100 people expected to attend — not the estimated 2,000-person crowd that showed up for a hardcore concert, according to the spokesperson.A copy of the permit obtained by PIX11 shows the name of the event was listed as "September 11 Memorial" and the description was a "political rally with music and speakers."
According to PIX 11, the Parks Department "moved to revoke all permits by the organizers," including the A7 "Back To The NYHC Roots" New York Hardcore Compilation Record Release show scheduled for May 8.
[Updated 5 p.m. Parks Department spokesperson Crystal Howard told Gothamist today, "We are moving to revoke all permits for this organizer and related future events." That equals seven total events.]
Chris Flash, the publisher of The Shadow, who has organized concerts in Tompkins Square Park since 2006, disputes PIX 11's coverage. He told EVG contributor Stacie Joy that he applied for the permit for a "rally/concert" for April 24.
Monday, April 26, 2021
Lois will yield to Accidental Bar on Avenue C
Similar to Lois, Accidental Bar will offer a revolving beverage list of sake, along with a curated selection of wines and beers on tap. Power will offer limited release seasonal sake sourced directly from Japan along with exclusive experimental sake brewed by the renowned Brooklyn Kura, some of which will be on tap. Power will also offer a seasonal menu of small plates inspired by his home and his husband's home — South Carolina and Kyoto, respectively — to complement the experience.
Brought to life: Electric Burrito signage arrives on St. Mark's Place
Glass acts: Zero Irving gets its rooftop Sky Lounge
The building is equipped with state-of-the-art touchless technology that will allow tenants to enter the building using an app on their phones. The app will open the building’s electric revolving doors, get tenants through security turnstiles automatically, and arrive at their floor through elevators equipped with destination dispatch — all without touching a thing.
Previously on EV Grieve:
• Behold Civic Hall, the high-tech future of Union Square — and NYC
• Speaking out against a 'Silicon Alley' in this neighborhood
• City Council unanimously approves tech hub; some disappointment in lack of zoning protections
• The conversation continues on the now-approved tech hub for 14th Street
Full reveal at the 101 Condominium's 1st Avenue side
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Sunday's parting shot
Week in Grieview
Weekend wisteria watch
Remembering the city's biggest opera fan, and what will become of her memorabilia?
Longtime East Village resident Lois Kirschenbaum died earlier month. She was 88.Lois Kirschenbaum, a fan fixture at the Metropolitan Opera for more than 50 years, has died at 88. https://t.co/WYkMvITA4e
— NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits) April 10, 2021
Kirschenbaum was a switchboard operator from Flatbush, Brooklyn, who became perhaps New York's biggest and longest-standing opera buff — and an obsessive autograph collector. For over half a century, she spent about 300 nights a year at the Met and other musical and dance performances. Legally blind since birth, she would usually sit in the uppermost balcony and follow the action with a pair of large binoculars, always hustling back after the curtain call — programs and headshots in hand — to gather signatures.Her will, drafted in 1992, directed her collection to be left to the "Lincoln Center Research Library," which, as the Times notes, is likely a reference to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Its executive director, Jennifer Schantz, said the library was "delighted and honored," adding, "We look forward to reviewing the collection and learning more."But...
Since the library does not accept all such donations, however, Kirschenbaum’s friends still fear the material might wind up discarded.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Opening day at the new Bluestockings Cooperative on the Lower East Side
Previously on EV Grieve:
• Today is the last day for Bluestockings on Allen Street; new LES location in the works
Benny's Burritos still frozen in November 2014 time on Avenue A
The prime corner space has sat empty since then. At least one prospective tenant kicked the tires on the space in 2017. (The Benny's to-go spot next door, which closed in February 2015, is now the 99¢ pizza place called 99¢ Pizza.)
Anyway, no idea why the gate seems to open every few years. The original rental ask for the spot was $22,000.
Mark Merker, who launched Harry's and Benny's Burritos in 1987, attempted a revival with Benny's Burritos & Empanadas at 86 E. Seventh St. in January 2018, but it didn't last.
Hello, Whiskers!
Today in sweet deals on 14th Street
Saturday's opening shot
Friday, April 23, 2021
The devil's advocate
Open Culture on the Open Streets of Avenue B
Happy Hatch Day for Amelia and Christo, the red-tailed hawks of Tompkins Square Park
Christo perched on the edge of the nest while Amelia stayed inside. He appeared to be watching and/or waiting, something we've seen him do on hatch days in previous years. The hawks stayed in this position for over two hours, which is also notable. Finally, Amelia got up and the two of them fussed around with some food, Christo watching as Amelia tore it up, then went through the motions of feeding a chick deep in the nest.What's going on up there?
We have no idea how many eggs or chicks there are in the nest, but can expect 1-3 nestlings. It may be another week or so before we catch a glimpse of any fuzzy white heads peeking over the edge of the nest, so we'll have to wait and be surprised.
Openings: Looker bringing vegan bar food to Avenue B
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Grant Shaffer's NY See
Here's the latest NY See panel, East Village-based illustrator Grant Shaffer's observational sketch diary of things that he sees and hears around the neighborhood and NYC ...