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FREE Whiskey Lesson at Elixir Tonight
You know how you are always saying you’ve been wanting to sign up for some sort of class? Let’s face it – whether it be a French, a cooking or a sewing class, you always seem to flake. Maybe it turns out the class is too time consuming, or maybe
BA of the Week – Academic Editor Kate Garklavs
Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.
Broke-Ass Band Interview: BLACK TAXI
Formed in Brooklyn in 2007, BLACK TAXI, comprised of Ezra Huleatt (vocals/keys/trumpet), Bill Mayo (guitar/vocals/triangle), Krisanan Soponpong (bass), and Jason Holmes (drums/vocals), has drawn comparisons to the Talking Heads, Franz Ferdinand and Modest Mouse, but their “grit-pop” sound and energetic style are entirely their own.”People who see live music like
Arts For Transit: Music Under New York
Unless you walk everywhere, I’m almost certain that you’ve come across a musician or two in the subway. In my quarter-century of existence, I’ve stumbled upon many of them performing on the platforms or mezzanines and up until recently I just assumed that these talented, unappreciated individuals just set up
Delicious Dim Sum Deals
The other morning I was in the Inner Richmond and stopped in for some delicious Chinese pastries at Good Luck Dim Sumon Clement. The smell of these baked, steamed and fried little dumplings was out of control. There was a super long line of locals patiently waiting for their breakfast
DIY: Office Supply Crafts
Many a broke-ass has headed the call of the fluorescent-light liftstyle by working in an office. Whether part-time, or life-time, there’s a good chance you’ve muttered something about “effing TPS reports” under your breath or that you’ve made Jim Halpert’s signature expression at a coworker. However, there are ways to
Why Slumber Parties Aren’t Just for Kids
Adult slumber parties are pretty much the best thing ever. No, not those type of adult slumber parties– the slumber parties I’m talking about involve much more dorky jammies, and much less threat of unwanted pregnancy. I’m talkin’ about old-school, “let’s do makeovers and watch Molly Ringwald movies and try