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Ten Reasons I Am More Russian Than You
I have always wandered that strange space between eastern and western culture. Experiencing manic highs of optimism and awful lows of cynicism at a much faster turnover rate than, say, a manic-depressive, my disorder is untreatable: First-Generation Russian American-ism. Indeed, a full blooded Russian will look at my relatively strong ethics,
How I Know I Am Not A Teenager Any Longer
After a week of teaching theatre workshops with high school kids I have begun to see myself in a new way. There is nothing like spending some time with a teenager to make you realize how old you really are. In fact, after this week, I feel as far away
Brooklyn Lyceum Fair and Derby Day Party
Now that the weather is finally cooperating it’s time to slip on something revealing and finally expose your pallid extremities to some actual sunlight. Because let’s face it, pasty skin only sparkles in teen bop vampire movies. Lucky for you, this city is experiencing an influx of outdoor markets on
Yar Matey – A McSweeney’s Night of Magic and Treasures
If you fancy yourself a pirate, a bibliophile, a treasure hunter or all of the above, then I know what you’re doing this Saturday night! McSweeney’s is celebrating it’s newest book release, The Clock Without a Face, with a FREE party and nationwide treasure hunt. How awesomazing is that!? Twelve
Broke-Ass Porn: The $5,000 Bill
Look at that sexy beast…wow. Could you imagine holding this bill? You’d be like, “Shit, man. I’ve got $5,000 in my wallet. Fuck buying a bacon wrapped hot dog, I can buy the whole cart and still have change left over to buy all the bootlegged DVDs on Mission Street!!”
Touching Home: Inspiring For All The Wrong Reasons
A few weeks ago, I attended a free screening of Touching Home, which is based on the true story of these twin brothers, Noah and Logan Miller, whose alcoholic dad died in prison. The twins hail from Marin County and wrote, directed, and starred in this film. Super talented actors
Soul Imperial at K&M
There’s a ton of “First Saturday” shit happening tomorrow, and while it’s all well and good to stand around in a museum listening to world music and drinking watered-down keg beer, why not do what you REALLY wanna do: get stupid drunk and dance with your friends? Catch the Soul