Arts and Culture

04 Apr 2010

New York City Hearts Pickles Even as Chasers

The thing that did me in, that thing that did me completely in, is really not surprising, considering that the suggestion on the table was to go to a bar where we were to be served shots with pickle juice. Not every original idea is a good idea, right? Only

Rebecca E. - The Centimentalist 0
04 Apr 2010

Michigan Has Great Music! (Or, Good for Something Other than Euchre!)

I only know a few things about Michigan, and I have to say, I’m not too impressed.  I know there are some lakes around it, the weather is shitty, guys from Detroit are assholes, cars are made there, and part of it’s shaped like a mitten. Something I can’t dispute,

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
03 Apr 2010

Bring Your Own Big Wheel – Dumb Easter Fun

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the resurrection of the big JC than watching a bunch of adults riding big wheels down a crazy windy street. While I am not hardcore enough to throw myself down said hill on a child’s play thing, I am very much

Alison Lambert - Half Price Headliner 0
03 Apr 2010

Why Battery Park is Amazing for People Watching

I was lucky enough to go to Battery Park during the wonderful weather we are having for some good old-fashioned people watching. Here are some observations. Razor Scooters are dangerous’ Judging by the number of children I saw take a spill on one. Men in uniform look good from far

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0
03 Apr 2010

Take the Hint: Get Fit Free in NYC

Well, since New York City obesity rates at are an all time high (I actually have no idea if that’s true, but in any case), New York is running an anti-obesity program, BeFitNYC, offering many (likely to be squelched) opportunities to combat fat for FREE. As a part of this

Rebecca E. - The Centimentalist 0
03 Apr 2010

Party Among the Artwork at YBCA for FREE Tonight

As art museums go, I’ve found that YBCA can be surprisingly broke ass-friendly. Actually, I think I’ve been there 4 or 5 times and I have yet to actually pay for admission to anything. But in addition to FREE first Tuesdays every month (that’d be next Tuesday, the 6th) they

Andrew Dalton - Aggressive Panhandler 0
02 Apr 2010

Cheap Spa Day – Harbin Hot Springs Nudist Colony

I spent last Saturday at Harbin Hot Springs up north of Napa, where I paid $30 to have access to their day spa resources. This included three different pools of varying degrees, a sauna, numerous sunbathing decks, and really great hiking trails. “But Becky,” you’re asking, “why would you drive

Rebecca Pederson - Cheap Date 0
02 Apr 2010

Sunny’s Bar: Bluegrass Jams in Redhook

Sunny’s is in the same part of Redhook with the Ikea and Fairway. But unlike them, Sunny’s has no glowing neon sign or monsterous parking lot. (and Sunny’s doesn’t give me a panic attack). It’s a building with a sign that simply says “bar” that would be easy to miss,

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0