Arts and Culture

29 Sep 2010

Drink and Draw at Third Ward Tonight

I have a theory that, deep down, everyone is just a 12-year-old boy. My theory is proven every time I walk past the bull statue on Wall Street and see more people posing with the bull’s testicles on the rear end than the front. If you embrace your inner 12

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
29 Sep 2010

In Need of Some Outdoor Adventures? Sports Basement’s Got You Covered

Being outdoors is great.  I like it as much as the next guy, especially with my puppy, Jack White, and a big ol’ 40 in tow.  But I have to admit my idea of being “outdoorsy” is spending the day sprawled out on a beach blanket at Dolores Park.  This

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
29 Sep 2010

Goldstar = Good Deals

So, there’s this discount site called Goldstar and apparently a lot of people have already heard of it. Have you? Well, why didn’t you tell me about it? And if you haven’t either, then this article is for you. Goldstar works with 4,000 venue partners and producers across the country

Jill S. 0
28 Sep 2010

Saturdays – Forgo Adulthood at the Knitting Factory

Let’s just get it out of the way right now: adulthood sucks. There’s insurance you’re not eligible for, careers you’re unqualified for, and you just don’t get that Justin Bieber (though he’s much more awesome slowed down 800%). Wouldn’t it be nice to go back to the time when your

Dan Cerruti - 99 Cent Store Cowboy 0
28 Sep 2010

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and So Much More This Week

The 10th annual FREE Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival is going on this weekend, with possibly the most insane and diverse lineup I’ve seen in years. There are the big names like Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle (dude is a walking namesake), Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, Patty

Chloe - Pennywise Reporter 0
28 Sep 2010

Netflix Brooklyn Favorites

I don’t know about you, but every time I browse through the “Local Favorites for Brooklyn, NY” sections of Netflix, I’ve maybe seen 4 movies out of like 20 (especially with the Instantly Viewable ones, eeek!!). I consider myself to be a fairly knowledgeable/avid movie watcher, but I’m just wondering

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
27 Sep 2010

OCD Lecture: Flesh Lights and Other Toys from Japan

There comes a time in everyday when your mind wanders into the gutter and you start thinking things like, “Gee, I wish I knew more about the history and current trends of Japanese masturbatory aid technology.” Pete’s Candy Store can answer all your questions. Tonight, they’re starting back up the

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
26 Sep 2010

An Allegory for Life on the Dirty Paws of A Cat

Animal Control doesn’t handle cats. This is what I learned first as I stood, phone to ear, staring the orange mass of grime and fur moaning under a white Cadillac. “Pontiac,” I corrected myself to the man on the phone. Further: Rescuing an animal and bringing it to a shelter

A Color Green - Wesley Snipe's Accountant 0