BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | The comic book, sci-fi, and fantasy convention Cosmic Con has been around for a few years, having taken place in Queens. This year it moved to Chelsea at West 18th Street’s Metropolitan Pavilion for a two-day event (Feb. 15-16) that gave attendees a smaller but more intimate version of the bigger […]
BY TRAV S. D. | Jazz and pop vocalist Dinah Washington (Ruth Lee Jones, 1924-1963) started out singing and playing piano with gospel choirs in her native Tuscaloosa. She was only 15 when she won a singing competition in Chicago, prompting a career in area nightclubs starting in the 1940s. Her recording career began in […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): 13th Precinct Community Council / 10th Precinct Sector B Build the Block Meeting / Manhattan Community Board Applications/ Art Exhibits at Hudson Guild / Music, Art, & More at Verdi Cannabis / Note: This events roundup was updated on Feb. 20, to reflect the current NCO roster for […]
Comprised of 15 Block Associations and 4 Tenant Associations covering 79 blocks, the Council of Chelsea Block Associations (CCBA) works, they note, “to improve the quality of life for those who live in Chelsea, for those who work in Chelsea, and for those who visit Chelsea.” Bringing its individual members together to achieve common goals […]
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE GRAND REOPENING OF Henry & The Lions Thursday, February 13, 5pm to 9pm At 405 West 23rd Street (btw. 9th & 10th Aves.) With Complimentary “American Comfort Cuisine” from the New Menu & a Raffle Prize Every Hour For info, call 212-888-7779 or send an email to info@henryandthelions.com Click Here to […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Democratic Candidate Forum / Cosmic Con NY / Manhattan Community Board Applicationn/ Art Exhibitsat Hudson Guild / Music, Art, & More at Verdi Cannabis / Democratic Candidate Forum for NYC Mayor; Online & In-Person at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 11 | A series of Candidate Forums has been […]
BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with panel discussions, contests, and merch–but only with Broadway stars. That pretty much describes my ultimate fantasy, so I was thrilled to get invited to my very first BroadwayCon—the 10th such convention–at the Marriott Marquis. The weekend event (February 7-9) was a fun romp for me, especially […]
BY TRAV S.D. | For Black History Month, a brief introduction to the Hyers Sisters—pathbreaking black singers and actors whom I only just learned about while putting together my recent post on bandmaster Patrick Gilmore, who booked them for the World’s Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival in 1872. It has been plausibly claimed that the Hyers Sisters […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum / Democratic Candidate Forums / Events at Verdi Cannabis / Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum at 5pm on Monday, February 3 | NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher–whose District 3 area of coverage includes Chelsea–presents the latest installment of his online “Policy Perspectives” series, […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Despite the defeat they were handed in last year’s presidential election, area Democrats need not be discouraged, as the task of candidate vetting for 2025 elections are underway. Come November, voters will decide the race for Manhattan Borough President, NYC Comptroller, and other local positions that have the power to take […]