Meanwhile, on the fence about "Bones & All."
Find theater info here.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
At the movies
Workers remove Somtum Der's curbside dining structure
The streetery didn't appear to be in use any longer. Plus, as of June, this lane south of Sixth Street is a No Standing zone, and parking is not allowed between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week.
The signs arrived ahead of the new Bus Only lane on the southbound section of Avenue A.
The nearby Takahachi removed its curbside structure back in August.
Updated:
Saturday's opening shot
Friday, December 9, 2022
Do it Clean
Hamish Kilgour, a founding member of New Zealand's The Clean, died this past week at age 65.
Here's more about the influential (and underappreciated IMO) band via NPR:
The Clean's open, do-it-yourself approach certainly stood the test of time, crystallized in a lyric Kilgour wrote: "Anything could happen and it could be right now / And the choice is yours, so make it worthwhile." That aesthetic heavily impacted later indie rockers such as Pavement, Yo La Tengo and Superchunk. The band's influence extended into numerous scenes around the world, from the Elephant 6 collective in America, to current bands like The Courtneys in Canada and The Beths back in New Zealand. They've all found inspiration in The Clean's impulsive creativity and lack of pretense.
The above video for "Dunes" from 1989 was filmed in NYC... and you'll spot some familiar and long-gone music venues on the Bowery and East Houston and elsewhere.
One shining moment (hopefully)
Photos by Steven
We've noted that the lights need to be fixed on the holiday tree in Tompkins Square Park.
But!
Full illumination is on the way ahead of Sunday's lighting ceremony.
Parks employees were on hand this morning working on the lights...
And as a reminder, the holiday tree lighting is this Sunday (Dec. 11) from 4-5 p.m.
The 31st edition features familiar names: the Carolers of Olde New York from Theater for the New City and music from the Mandel & Lydon Trio ... with refreshments via Veselka and C&B.
A walk among the trees on 2nd Avenue and 10th Street
Photos by Stacie Joy
The Tree Riders have the most picturesque seasonal workspace in the neighborhood ... on Second Avenue between 10th Street and 11th Street outside the historic St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery.
The vendors recently started their 12th year here... EVG contributor Stacie Joy recently walked through the 24/7 tree stand for a little holiday spirit ...
The list of other local tree sellers includes vendors on Astor Place (at Lafayette), Essex and Houston, and 14th Street at First Avenue.
Details about the Risograph Holiday Market on Cooper Square
Printed Matter will be offering a wide range of risograph publications (from new titles to some deep cuts from the archives)... as well as some baked goods.
The market is taking place tomorrow (Dec. 10!) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at dieFirma's space on the ground floor of 32 Cooper Square (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street).
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Thursday's parting shot
1 month left of 'Stomp'
The closing is "due to declining ticket sales," a spokesperson for the production told The Hollywood Reporter.
Ticket sales weren't an issue for today's noon matinee ... as there were long lines for entry. (Thanks to Steven for the photo!)
Noted
Details on the 6th annual East Village Arts Festival at the Tompkins Square Library branch
This year's theme is "All About the Neighborhood," and features an array of local artists, musicians and writers.
You can head to the library's website here for a full list of participants.
The free in-person events, including readings and musical performances, take place from 3-7 p.m.
The library is at 331 E. 10th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B.
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