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25 Jun

Text and Textiles: Brooklyn’s Hot New Summer Read, Exhibit

Written by Arturo Conde Arts, Brooklyn

Tagged with books, cultural activity, design, exhibit, fashion, museum

It's likely there will always be women who worry about the cost of their human labor, while others, the comfort of their evening gowns. This dichotomy can be explored in ... Read more..

05 May

Music of the MTA: Six Subway Stops and Four Bands of Note

Written by Arturo Conde Arts, New York

Tagged with concerts, jazz, MTA, music, performing arts, subway

A growing number of musicians have transformed the dark bowels of the city transit system into an enjoyable space where music can hush the stress of your commute. ... Read more..

25 Jan

A Self-Guided Graffiti Tour of Brooklyn Part II

Written by Arturo Conde Arts, Brooklyn

Tagged with art, budget-friendly, bushwick, east williamsburg, graffiti, walking tour

While some of New York’s best graffiti spots may be hidden or inaccessible, aficionados can still find a variety of artwork, including throw-ups, murals, stencils and wheatpastes, just a short ... Read more..

20 Jan

Bright Books, Big City: Four Literary Ways to Rediscover NYC

Written by Arturo Conde Leisure, New York

Tagged with books, cultural getaway, family, history, subway

The short winter days are conducive to indoor activities like reading, but that doesn’t mean that you should live by the seat of your armchair. Books like travel are about ... Read more..

19 Oct

Revisiting the Golden Age of Hollywood in Jersey City

Written by Arturo Conde Arts, New Jersey

Tagged with cultural activity, family-fun, film-screening, historical, theater

Imagine a movie theater that can transport people to the golden age of Hollywood, when powerful film studios built extravagant palaces to showcase their upcoming releases. A movie theater where ... Read more..

29 Sep

Tell It in Brooklyn at a StorySLAM

Written by Arturo Conde Brooklyn, Leisure

Tagged with open-mic, performance, subway

For many of us, there are few things more exciting than listening to a good story. Families, friends and strangers have long played on the emotions and reactions of each ... Read more..

11 May

Open Mic: Where to Find Poetry Slams in Brooklyn

Written by Arturo Conde Brooklyn, Leisure

Tagged with brooklyn, budget-friendly, dining, literary, mini guides, music

The distinct cadence, tone, and mood of a spoken word performance transmits a certain sense of vitality and energy that the printed page cannot. And with the resurgence of Poetry ... Read more..

26 Mar

Culinary Journey: Secrets of the Spanish Kitchen Found in Queens

Written by Arturo Conde Dining & Nightlife, Queens

Tagged with cultural activity, excursions, food, queens, spanish, subway

Natives would say that the best way to appreciate Spain’s cultural heritage is through its food. Whether you want to spice up your palate with saffron and paprika-infused stews or ... Read more..

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