My friend Nina sends out word that the premiere of her new documentary "Abraham's Children" last week was a big success. "Abraham's Children" tells some of the stories of the thousands of young people in New York City, where every 10th child is Muslim. I'm sad I missed the premiere, but hoping that I can…
Category: New York
“Opus Jazz”: a ballet film with grit, sexiness and fun
My friend Mike sent me the info about a showing of the new dance film "Opus Jazz" last night at BAM. I jumped at the chance to see this loving paean to legendary American ballet choreographer Jerome Robbins, which aired on PBS a couple of months ago. Told in five acts, the film re-creates Robbin's…
Balboa Demo by Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth at Frim Fram last night (video)
Here's a sweet little balboa demonstration by LA-based Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth at the Yehoodi Frim Fram Jam dance last night. I'm not much of a balboa guy, but even I have to admit this is pretty tight. [Link to original video.]
Global Kids Challenges NYC Teens to “Level Up” their Serious Gaming Skills this Summer
This July, Global Kids is holding our first serious gaming camp that we are calling "Level Up"! Designed for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, this week-long summer intensive will train you in basic game design, global literacy, and how to combine the two into a serious game design addressing a critical social issue. It…
The Beasties Said it Best about Brooklyn (pic)
Taken in my backyard in Prospect Heights. $35 from Brooklyn Industries. (Yes, it's a girls tee.)
Ippudo: Best Damn Ramen in the City
Last night, I, along with my friend Krista, finally got to visit the New York City palace of ramen, Ippudo in the East Village. I've been hearing about Ippudo for years, but have been intimidated by stories about people waiting for an hour to get a seat in this super-popular noodle shop. I should have…
The Five Boro Bike Tour: the Central Park Leg (video)
Here's one of my favorite stretches of the Five Boro Bike Tour, the leg that runs through Central Park. Getting to this point involves a somewhat frustrating crawl up fifth Avenue, with lots of starts and stops along the way. Everyone is anxious to get on the tour, knowing that they've got 40 more miles…
The 2010 Five Boro Bike Tour: An incredible ride through a fantastic city
Today was the 33rd annual Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest group biking event in the country at 32,000 riders. Crossing into all five boroughs of the city of New York, it's a wonderful celebration of New York and biking that brings together a wide assortment of bike enthusiasts, from little kids to grey-haired cyclists….
Sharon Jones at the Apollo: Yes, I was onstage again
[Pic “Sharon Jones” by whartonds] Last night I got to enjoy another amazing performance by Sharon Jones and the Dap-kings at the Apollo Theater, along with 1,500 folks at the sold-out show. I loved hearing some of my favorite songs from her new album, “I Learned the Hard Way,” including the title track, “Without a…
My Bike Commute redux: cruising through Fort Greene (video)
As requested by Tony, here's a non-sped up version of one part of my bike commute. This is through the prettiest part of my commute: Fort Greene, Brooklyn. It's somewhat bittersweet, since I lived in that neighborhood for a couple of years, and still miss it a bit. Gotta love the tree lined streets and…