Renegade street party anyone?  Get in on the early side and make it happen! Planning meeting's tomorrow.

Also, some FAB pictures and videos from Figment are now posted.  Yay.

I haven't been able to make a meeting since the community charette for brainstorming pool redesigns, but a ton has happened since then...


Hey McCarren Park user!

You use the park.  You want it to be better.  You’re not alone.  Come to this meeting on Monday March 3 (7pm @ Auto High) and share your ideas with other McCarrenites.

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Please join us for a panel discussion on the themes of faith and politics with guests Stephen Duncombe, Zack Exley, Savitri Durkee, and Simon Critchley.

We Can’t Believe, We Must Believe*
Monday, March 3, 7:30pm, free
The Change You Want To See Gallery
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Take a sip every time this article mentions "hip"* -- You're welcome.

Now get off the floor.

*People, come visit me in my ultra-(ahem)hip neighborhood. I promise it's not as ridiculous as that article makes it seem.  Burp.

  I still love lists.

Here are more lists from someone else who has the funny.

Here's a list of Public Art Installations in NYC.

Latest things I hate:

Anything made out of wicker

The time between biting my nails and them growing where they don’t hurt anymore but they still look totally crappy
Craig's List

Most unique art stuff I’ve ( Read more... )

The whirlwind weekend's highlight was finding our new favorite neighborhood restaurant.

It's a sepia-toned dream: The triangular space is hidden just under the JMZ line.  Wine's served in glass cups.  Unusual palate pleasers are all affordable and adventurous.  I gleefully ate pickled eggs!   Apparently, opening this place was...tough.  I'm glad ( Read more... )