BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The very funny, much-missed Andrea Alton emerges from her COVID-compelled absence with an event that puts a “donor” feather in her cap, already festooned with plumage for work as a multi-disciplinary writer (plays, sketches, monologues), director, performer, producer, and publicist. We’re kidding, of course—Alton would never cover her exceptionally beautiful hair […]
TEXT BY INGE IVCHENKO with PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE LONDON TERRACE TENANTS ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS, AS NOTED | On behalf of the London Terrace Tenants Association (LTTA) Board, we want to thank all of you who stopped by Saturday, September 25’s 29th Annual London Terrace Street Fair. It was a gorgeous, picture perfect day in the […]
PHOTOS & CAPTIONS BY MISSY ADAMS | Last week, we previewed the Chelsea Garden Club Tour, an annual appreciation of work done by their volunteers, who adopt and tend to the mini-garends that sprout from pedestrian islands in the middle of Eighth and Ninth Aves. (click here to access that article). Garden Club member Missy Adams took […]
Saturdays, rain or shine, 9am-3pm: Chelsea Farmers Market | Down to Earth Farmers Markets has once again put down roots in Chelsea (on W. 23rd St. near Ninth Ave.). By and large, it’s the same experience as it’s always been (fresh products, friendly people), albeit with a few notable nods to pandemic protocol: If you have not […]
PHOTOS & CAPTIONS COURTESY OF CHELSEA GARDEN CLUB, TEXT BY SCOTT STIFFLER| There were times during the height of COVID-19 when one could stand in the middle of Eighth or Ninth Aves., look both ways, and count the number of vehicles with less than one hand. For this, there could only be two explanations: Either Shelter in Place compliance […]
After a cruel, cruel summer of street fairs featuring the same funnel cake stands and tube sock hawkers, the London Terrace Street Fair (W. 24th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves.) is a browser’s paradise where much of what’s up for sale is one-of-a-kind. Even the cookies are anything but cookie cutter.” Having helmed a […]
PHOTOS & TEXT BY MELODIE BRYANT | One of the most rewarding things about living on an Open Street is that the FDNY uses it to practice for emergencies. That happened over the weekend, when FDNY Engine 3/Tower Ladder 12/Battalion 7 took advantage of our Open Street’s lack of through traffic to check equipment and log in […]
The West 400 Block Association would like to invite you to A Virtual Menorah Lighting from Clement Clarke Moore Park. Thurs., Dec. 10 at 4:45pm. At this start time, timed to sunset, notes the Block Association, “We light the first of eight candles and will recite the three blessings.” To join via Zoom, click here. (Meeting ID: […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | On a brisk Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, parents and youngsters arrived all bundled in their warmest of winter garb, gloves, and COVID-19 masks—and those watching virtually in the safety of home—were treated to music, poetry, and camaraderie at the lighting of Clement Clarke Moore Park’s holiday tree. On behalf of the […]
WHEN: Monday, October 26, 1pm-7pm WHERE: Westbeth Gallery (57 Bethune St., West Village) HOW: Donors must make an appointment by clicking on the bellow link https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/285491 WHY: Because the FDA restricts blood donations from gay men who have not been abstinent for three months. HOYLMAN: For info, visit https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/brad-hoylman HASHTAG: #GiveForAGay […]