They're calling it part performance art – part magic show. Los Angeles artist Glenn Kaino and magician Ryan Majestic will be at the Slipper Room tonight for, "Honor Among Thieves: The Tower & the Star." The organizers explain: "The Tower is the sixteenth Major Arcana card in the traditional Tarot
deck and often represents situations of monumental ruin, catastrophe,
and consequent change. Kaino and Majestic use this as the departure
point for a spectacular magic performance that turns into a public
interrogation of personal belief systems. Their fusion of art and magic
will create extraordinary moments of suspense, mystery, and experiences
yet to be discovered." 7pm, at te Slipper Room, 167 Orchard Street ($10). More information here.
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November 9th, 2009
November 9th, 2009
As part of its "Main Street NYC," series WNYC is focusing on the transformation of the Bowery. A new feature from reporter Brigid Bergen profiles Roberta Degnore, who a year ago was pushed out of 250 Bowery, which was once envisioned as a luxury hotel. The project, like many others in the neighborhood, is stalled. The report explores some of the reasons why: November 9th, 2009
Not many people showed up for free swine flu vaccinations this weekend. The Times checked in on the clinic set up at the Marta Valle Secondary School, at Stanton and Norfolk, where about 600 people were vaccinated Saturday and Sunday. The centers are only serving children and young adults (up to age 24). The vaccinations will be offered elsewhere in Manhattan the next several weekends. The Gotham Gazette looks at Christine Quinn's future on the City Council. Concluding that she'll probably be re-elected Speaker, the article suggests Quinn will be forced to stand up to Mayor Bloomberg far more than she has in the past: Continue reading Swine Flu Vaccinations, New Bike Lane Campaign, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on the LES |
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