Free Walking Tours from Save Chelsea and Jane’s Walk | Through outreach and advocacy, the community-based organization Save Chelsea is “concerned with preserving the integrity of Chelsea’s Historic Districts and buildings and maintaining a diverse mix of economic, social, and generational populations.” That mission articulates itself not just through interactions with electeds and city officials, but […]
In an age when “Retail Space Available” signs occupy storefront windows for years—delivering food for thought about the future of mom-and-pop shops—this morning’s message was easy to digest. “We are finally open,” read the sandwich board standing sentry outside of 170 West 23rd St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) on Thurs., May 2, as the […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN (CRDC Executive Committee) | Chelsea, what we know of it lately, is too often “Here today, gone this afternoon.” Vulnerable spaces are being turned into towers of luxury housing, chain stores, and high-end retail, with no regard to its past. Yet, this past year, a developer broke the mold. Gemini Rosemont, which […]
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW BY TRAV S.D. | Full disclosure: This reviewer has seen just about every film and read every book on the Manson Family and the Tate-LaBianca murders, and even wrote a play on the topic that was a sold-out and extended hit of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. I am one […]
Final Days of The Tribeca Film Festival | A reliable source of compelling documentaries, world premiere feature films, virtual reality experiences and special events, this festival, which began as way to bolster its namesake neighborhood after the events of 9/11, always has a strong presence in Chelsea. This year, the SVA Theatre (333 W. 23rd St. […]
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW BY CHARLES BATTERSBY | Being a “professional cheerleader” isn’t quite what people think it is. The job comes with fame, social status, and a great outfit. But “wealth” isn’t part of the package. NFL cheerleaders have filed several lawsuits claiming they were underpaid for their work, and “A Woman’s Work” chronicles […]
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW BY TRAV S.D. | To anyone paying actual attention, the title of The Good, The Bad, The Hungry, Nicole Lucas Haimes’ new documentary about the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, is more than just a silly play on the title of a Leone western. It literally describes […]
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL REIVEW BY CHARLES BATTERSBY | “Flawless” begins with a boy riding a white horse through the halls of a high school. Soon the audience learns that this surreal image is part of an elaborate “promposal,” and that the prettiest girl in school is about to be asked to the prom by the […]
Reader Feedback From Articles, Following Our April 23 Launch: Re: The Memes of Mad King Donald Good to see you back, Max. We expect great things of you. | Ruth Werner You had me at the intersection of paragraphs 10 and 11. Yes I caught the intentional (?) double entendre. Great to have you back. | Rjeff […]
You can win a free T-shirt from Chelsea Guitars (one of our awesome advertisers) by answering this question: What guitar company’s original location was on 14th Street? Email your answer to chelseaguitars@gmail.com. The winner will chosen at random, and contacted on Tuesday, May 14. Then, they can claim their prize at the store’s West 23rd […]