I've been listening to Storycorps since they started, maybe a decade? They are short little…read morevignettes on Public Radio once a week or so. Some have been more interesting to me than others, but they all have two people talking to each other. It's an organization that's taking stories from all different Americans for storage at the Library of Congress. An audible history bank of sorts. All sorts of stories told. They have an app and you can do it yourself on the app. Recently the touring Storycorps airstream came to Buffalo for a month or so. I immediately secured one of the interview spots for two family members. Neither born American, one has lived here for over 50 years - having done graduate studies here. The other visiting from South America. They went through the process and it was great. Well organized and very comfortable. This is a terrific project.

I typically hate NYC street fairs, but the Fifth Avenue lived up to its name!…read more Unlike some other fairs, where it's all the same sausage and peppers on every block, the Fifth Ave Fair puts a big emphasis on local businesses, with most of the food options coming from those storefronts! There was also a live band, lots of random stuff to buy (mostly jewelry and clothes). I set up station by the Letter of Marque Theater space and watched/participated in some awesome soundpainting and improv performances! Go support them! Also devoured a ton of pizza, and had more than a few beers from Nunu Chocolates. I love drinking in public! The fair also extended pretty far down! From almost Flatbush all the way down to the numbered streets!

It was amazing to see so many families and people of all ages (and dogs) enjoying it. Lots of good…read morefood, entertainment, music, beautiful jewelry, crafts, clothes, etc. I got info on acupuncture, veterinatian for my cat, delicious dumplings and spent the whole day walking and discovering things. Definitely a must for next year.

I came here to get new phones with my partner. We already knew what we wanted and how much we…read morewanted to pay. We talked with a really nice, knowledgable sales person who didn't push us to get more coverage or add ons to our plan. I was really happy with the girl who helped is out, however, our visit took nearly half the day. The employees seemed disorganized and under poor management. I was expecting the visit to be quicker, given that we knew exactly what we wanted and knew the phones were in stock. (We ordered ahead of time online and picked up in store). It seemed there were glitches in ringing us up and charging the correct price. I would have expected this process to be smoother and simpler.

Verizon lied to us to get us to switch lines…read more Came to the corporate store to handle it. They couldn't do anything, just put us on the phone to call customer service. Been on the phone about an hour and asked for a chair cause my husband has a bad back. But they couldn't move a chair from another table cause it corporate policy.

On my way to work this morning, I stopped in at Root Hill cafe for a coffee (great place, corner of…read moreCarroll Street and 4th Avenue in Park Slope, but more on that later), and figured that they had recently gotten satellite radio. Some good tunes, typical for them. Then all of a sudden I heard the dj call out 91.5 FM, WNYE. What? A good radio station in New York? Huh. Well yes, in conjunction with the excellent KEXP on the West Coast, New York City's radio station has become as hip as their TV station. Anyone who enjoys watching New York Noise will enjoy this radio station. I think I'm better with restaurant reviews, because I know that music is so subjective and requires different syntax, but anyway, I encourage everyone to give WNYE a try, so that the next mayor will give as much credence to the youth of New York as this one obviously does. New York needs it. It works. Listen up!

NYC Life isn't your parents public television. It is very contemporary with a distinct New York…read moreflavor. FUGGETABOUTIT! My favorite original show is probably Gotham Girls Roller Derby.

Was here for their annual Hallowanus event. Some... interesting choices in music, but ended the…read morenight pretty solid at 4am with the dance hits. They set up a cool bar in the back with cheap beers and mixed drinks. Free snacks all around, including everyone's most-talked about/questioned saltwater taffy. Bathroom situation was odd. Guys were encouraged to pee into an industrial wash sink with a wooden ramp leading up to it. Didn't smell great. But I did appreciate the "whizz palace" P&R reference. Plus free photobooth!

Love this studio space! Apparently they also rent out the space for private parties as well. I…read morecame to a party here, so I can't yet comment on the actual artwork. But the facility is perfect for a dance party once cleared out. I did wander around and see all the printing equipment and projects in the making which I though was pretty amazing. I will come back for an art show or the such soon and update my review.

What is flatfoot? It's Appalachian clog dancing! And Porch Stomp, a NY based organization that…read morepromotes folk music in the city had its sixth annual parade this year. As a New Yorker who loves bluegrass and country (really, anything with a washboard, fiddle and banjo), this is magical. Going through the streets with a rolling base, stomping your feet, waving to confused and smiling pedestrians might just be my new favorite thing. It's free to attend and your welcome to bring your instrument and join in on the song program. I got to square dance for the first time at the 6th avenue triangle! We also stopped at some local businesses that were generous enough to give paraders little bites to eat, a big thanks to them! The community is welcoming to everyone and if you're curious about hearing, playing, or dancing to folk music, Porch Stomp is a great resource.

I wasn't expecting to stop by Queue Beer. Honestly, it wasn't even in my periphery of a place to…read morestop by in New York. However, after a couple of recommendations I thought 'why the hell not'. Well, I made the right choice and thank you to each individual who recommended the location. When I arrived, I checked out the tap list and was blown away by the offerings they had. And in addition, looking around and eavesdropping on some conversations I realized that I was surrounded by fellow beer nerds. I got a few different pours, including one of my favorite Canadian breweries (Messorem really needs to get some beer down to Minnesota). Artstar: A Double IPA by Root + Branch Brewed and Dry Hopped with Freestyle Motueka and Peacharine Hops on a Multi-Oat / Wheat Malt Bill. We'll All Vanish the Same Way: A Double IPA in Collaboration between Messorem and Xul Beer Company with Citra, Citra Cryo, Rakau, Nelson Sauvin, and Nelson Sauvin Hop Kief. Triple Dribble: A Quadruple Dry Hopped Triple IPA by Messorem Brewed with Strata, Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, Terpènes Strata, Citra Cryo, and Mosaic Cryo. _________

Loved this neighborhood bar in Carroll Gardens! They have a great selection of beers on tap,…read morecategorized by taste. In case beer isn't your thing, they also have wine, cider, and spirits available, plus nonalcoholic options on the menu. The space is excellent -- clean and well lit, with a long bar and plenty of tables for small groups. Furniture and fixings look brand new, and there are a couple of TVs inside. Still, the wooden chairs and tables give a tavern vibe, even with the modern amenities. There are lots of great breweries in the area, but I think Queue Beer is a great spot for a more laid back outing and variety of beers.

We used Drawing Booth for an event recently, and everyone was absolutely amazing!! Elke ensured a…read moresmooth planning process from start to finish, and helped navigate a number of changes that occurred as we got closer to the event. Our live sketch artist, Andrea did a great job at sketching speakers on-stage in real time under pressure, as we showed the final sketches on stage at the end of each session. The entire team was a pleasure to have on-site, would definitely recommend!

I've worked with Elke and Drawing Booth team 4 times now. It's been great every time! Our clients…read morehave always been happy with the experiential activation added to the event. Looking forward to working together more in the future!