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William Pedersen, KPF Helps Celebrate Art & Design at New Museum, NYC

Jacob Slevin | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Architecture, Design, Nyc Events, Kohn Pedersen Fox, NY Culture, NY Around Town, Slidepollajax, Urban Planning, Hudson Yards, Arts News

Hudson Yards. Image courtesy of Kohn Pedersen Fox. The Huffington Post Arts page recently celebrated Design Thursdays with a special presentation...

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Night Lights: The Bowery Electric With Unique Zayas

Rog Walker | Posted 04.10.2012

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Performer and soulful R&B singer, Unique Zayas thrilled the crowd at The Bowery Electric last night. The headlining set showed off his newest jams, signature bravado, and playful sex appeal.

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Why does Rousseau matter today?

The New York Public Library | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Politics, Switzerland, Philosophy, Geneva, Nyc Events, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Democracy, Philosophers, New York News

This year, Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau turns 300. To celebrate, the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York and the City of Geneva ha...

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The Art of Defining Art

The New York Public Library | Posted 04.29.2012

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"The most important thing about art is it is the most powerful protection against a sense of boredom. And boredom, ultimately, is the most terrifying and most dangerous human experience."

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Feminist Zinefest in Brooklyn

Jenna Henry Hansen | Posted 04.22.2012

Read More: NY Events, Brooklyn Commons, Feminist, Brooklyn, Diy, Activists, Nyc Events, Nyc Art, Brooklyn New York, Zines, NY Around Town, Feminist Zines, New York News

Zines are usually found at small, independent bookstores, but zinefests are a popular way to sell, swap and share resources. I chatted with co-organizer Elvis Bakaitis to find out more about the Feminist Zinefest.

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Non-NYE Events In The City This Weekend

Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Central Park, New York Weekend Events, Le Poisson Rouge, NY Around Town, Nyc Events, Tracy Morgan, New York Events, New York News

Already made your New Year's Eve plans? The city has much more going on than just midnight toasts and morning after brunches this weekend, so check ou...

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Aaron Belz on Poetry and His Eventual Book Balls or Yo, Chechnya

Alexandra Marvar | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: Poets, Nyc Events, Interview, Poetry, Aaron Belz, Underground Poetry, National Poetry Month, American Poetry Books, Aaron Belz Poetry, Arts News

Poet, writer, and borderline comedian Aaron Belz (The Bird Hoverer; Lovely, Raspberry) will journey from North Carolina to Brooklyn to, among other things, read at Unnameable Books on Monday, November 21st.

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Bruce Springsteen Stands Up for Heroes

Regina Weinreich | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: The Bob Woodruff Foundation, Stand Up for Heroes, Nyc Events, Events Nyc, The New York Comedy Festival, Stand Up for Heroes Nyc, Comedy News

In its 5th year, The Bob Woodruff Foundation and The New York Comedy Festival's night of Stand Up for Heroes featured a number of comedy's best voices, Ricky Gervais, Jim Gaffigan, Seth Meyers and Jon Stewart among them.

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Cinefantastique's New York Comic Con 2011: Random Hunks o' Con (Video)

Dan Persons | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Video & Computer Games, New York Comic Con, Video, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Comics, Nyc Events, Interviews, Lloyd Kaufman, Events, Animation, Traditional Animation, Bill Plympton, Troma, Borderland, Entertainment News

Cinefantastique hit the floor of New York Comic Con 2011 and discovered... people. Lots 'n' lots of people.

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Singin' 4R Sisters Benefit Concert for Lower Eastside Girls Club

Anthony Papa | Posted 12.14.2011

Read More: Girls, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Charity, Lower East Side, Nyc Events, Music, New York City, New York News

The history of using music at a tool for social justice and empowerment has a rich and deep place in history. Now in the mode of these past successes to help raise money and awareness for a worthy cause comes "Singin 4R Sisters."

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Art and Science Collide at IBM's THINK Exhibit

Max Lugavere | Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: New York, Ibm, New York City, Lincoln Center, Nyc Events, Biotech, Technology, Awesome, The Future, Branded Content, Advertising, Marketing, Branded Entertainment, Max Lugavere, Emma Watson, Smarter Ideas, Technology News

As if the development and implications of Watson weren't enough to win our affections for IBM, their new THINK exhibit at Lincoln Center may do the trick.

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WEEKEND AGENDA: Music, Mermaids And Picasso

| Kevin St. John | Posted 08.17.2011

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It's that part of summer where lavish roof-top parties along with the funky odor of dead fish begin to work their strange, strange spell. So to help ...

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Planning The Perfect High Line Date

| Kevin St. John | Posted 08.15.2011

Read More: Highline, Best of Ny, Dates, High Line Date Ideas, High Line, Nyc Events, Citysbest, NY Around Town, High Line Park, NY Events, New York News

A seasoned dater in NYC knows that a good date works like a good game of chess--things are unplanned, but the moves are never unforeseen. You must a...

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Memorial Day Weekend: Tacos, Beer, Movies & Kayaking

| Kevin St. John | Posted 07.27.2011

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It’s finally Memorial Day Weekend, and part of us thinks everyone should just lay around and eat potato salad all weekend. But just in case that get...

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AGENDA: 'Gabi On The Roof', Ecstatic Music Festival & NY Boat Show

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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Escape the arctic chill this weekend with a sip of absinthe at a history class on Friday or by enjoying the warmth of Carnegie Hall on Saturday at the...

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WATCH: NYC's Best Concerts This Week (1/18-1/23)

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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This week is packed with great concerts from classic performers like Prince and Gregg Allman to newer bands like the Smith Westerns and The Drums. Th...

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What To Do In NYC This Weekend (1/14-1/16)

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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This weekend don't miss some of the fantastic events going on in NYC. The museums have especially impressive lineups with a big dance party under the...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Events In New York

New York Magazine | Published Jan 12, 2011 | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: NY Events, Martin Luther King, Holiday Weekend, Nyc Events, Long Holiday Weekend, Martin Luther King Day, Mlk, New York News, MLK Day, New York News

NYC Discovery Walking Tour -- Martin Luther King Weekend in Harlem 1/15-1/17 at 2 p.m.; 212-465-3331 A historic tour through one of the most signific...

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.357 Lover Writes You A Song: A Triumphant Concert To Pump You Up

Thrillist | Posted 05.25.2011

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If Rocky taught America anything, it's that achieving your goals is easier when Mr. T and Dolph Lundgren keep murdering everyone close to you you ha...

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WATCH: NYC's Best Concerts This Week

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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This week, check out inspired bluegrass, underground hip hop and dynamite dance music. Who hasn't grooved to "Genius of Love" by The Tom Tom Club? ...

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WATCH: Pants Off On The Subway This Sunday

Posted 05.25.2011

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Do you ever have the sudden urge (whether because of the oppressive heat or for other reasons..) to take your pants off on the New York City subway? ...

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What To Do In New York This Weekend

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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This weekend is the last hurrah for the 2010 holiday break. We know you've got plans for New Years Eve (and if you don't check out our suggestions her...

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What To Do This Weekend In New York

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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It is has been nothing but "holidays holidays holidays" for months and now that the weekend is upon us, what is there to do if you're not partaking in...

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NYC Ice Skating Guide

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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New York City offers a variety of ice skating options that cater to both the seasonal and the more experienced skater. There are rinks that serve alc...

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Play Tuesday's 'QR' Scavenger Hunt, Win Car

Posted 05.25.2011

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Just in time for Christmas, you can win a brand new Ford Fiesta by simply running around Manhattan (isn't that what most New Yorkers do everyday anywa...

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