WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

GOOD CAUSE FOR HOLIDAY SEASON IS WHAT'S GOOD FOR JOIN OF GIVING!!!

2010-12-19T13:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Holiday Season to All!

This Holiday we want to shout out to good people

who dedicated their time, energy and talent

to make something good happen to less unfortunate

children in The Thai Burma Border (in are called Mae Sot) to

help raise money for the school which was also built under

the project called the Little Lotus Project (http://littlelotusproject.org/).

Artists "Samapeap Tarr" (our good friend from New Zealand)

& Misery (well-know artist http://www.misery.com/)

help raise the fund and ensure that the money will provide the kids to attend the school, well fed and have good school supplies as all the kids and their families live amongst the Rubbish tip to survive off collecting rubbish.

We want to give hands down to these artists for their work.

and if anyone would like to support or do charity as a gift for loved one,

please feel free to contribute to http://littlelotusproject.org/

WINE TASTING TRIP is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-10-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

Just outside NYC, you can find some fun trip at Vinyard!

check out this special deal!!!

(click image to see enlarge detail & scroll down for more info)

POSH Agency invites you on a trip to the beautiful Wine Country!

Saturday, November 6th

Visit Two Long Island Wine Estates for VIP Wine Tastings, Tours & POSH Insider Exclusives!

A luxury motor coach will whisk you away from NYC to two beautiful wine vineyards - Martha Clara & Baiting Hollow Vineyards!

Enjoy a delicious lunch on the vineyard after a wonderful tour of the estates. Experience special purchasing opportunities at gift shops and enter to win a POSH gift bag full of goodies!
How to purchase tickets:

Visit POSH at http://shop.poshagencynyc.com/ to purchase your tickets!
Ticket Price: $65

Ticket Purchase Includes:
~Over 6 tastings (red, white and blush)
~Vineyards Tours
~Discounts on Store Purchases
~Round-trip transportation on Hampton Luxury Liner Coach Bus
~Raffle Ticket for POSH gift bag

Fashion Show by GRAYBOW is What's Good in NYC!

2010-08-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the event of Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Private Fashion Show by GRAYBOW

9/09/10 at Katra Lounge

RSVP : info@graybownyc.com

GOOD THAI FOOD is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2010-08-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

We recommend this Thai restaurant "THAILAND KITCHEN",

for a very authentic taste of Thai food! The food is so delicious!

Thailand Kitchen is located on Jamaica Ave & 86th Street, Queens, NY

still not too far from Manhattan, take J train to 85th street stop

and walk over one block from the train!

the food price is very inexpensive as well!

It's definitely worth taking a trip out to Queens for a bite!

start off with Thai Ice Tea!!!

Papaya Salad..

chicken curry puff, so yummy..

freshly cooked - fried calamari

Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice

Chicken Pad Nam Prik Pao, tasty thai spicy dark sauce!!

Drunk Man Noodle

owner & head chef "Dang" with her regular guests.

http://www.thailandkitchens.com/home.html

FASHION ON SIDEWALK in Garment District is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-07-10T10:58:00.000-07:00

"SIDEWALK CATWALK"

a project of the Fashion Center BID

presented by LF USA

exhibited to Public (free!)

June 24 to September 3, 2010

on Broadway from 34th Street to 42nd Street, NYC

designer : Christopher Ciaccia, Ariel Penzer (FIT)

designer : Jill Stuart

designer : Mark Badgley & James Mischka

designer : John Bartlett

designer : Jason Wu

designer : Thom Browne

designer : Isaac Mizrahi

designer : Niyati Karwat & Emily Saunders (Parsons)

designer : Naeem Khan

designer : Kenneth Cole

designer : Catherine Malandrino

designer : Nicole Miller

designer : Tommy Hilfiger

designer : Carmen Marc Valvo

designer : Victor Alfaro

designer : Nanette Lepore

designer : Isabel Toledo

designer : Elie Tahari

designer : Rachel Roy

designer : Yeohlee Teng

designer : Rebecca Moses

designer : Maria Cornejo

designer : Donna Karen

TT Underground Group Exhibit is What's Good in NYC

2010-07-07T20:17:00.000-07:00

TT Underground Gallery present

"Artefacts" group exhibit

July 15th, 2010

reception opening : 7-11pm

rsvp : info@tt-underground.com

location : TT Underground

91 Second Ave, NYC 10003

COOL SUMMER HANG-OUT SPOT is What's Good in NYC!!

2010-06-10T11:01:00.000-07:00

When it is off-season from Fashion Week,

Bryant Park is occupied with other activities,

that's why we think it is another Cool Spot

to hang out during summer time in NYC!!

Also, there's an outdoor bar in the Southwest wing of the Park

where you can sip cool bear or cocktail in the sun!!!

2 Parties this Memorial Day Weekend is What's Good in NYC!

2010-05-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

Celebrate on the rooftop of The Hotel on Rivington

this Sunday May 30th, 2010

at the PENTHOUSE

107 Rivington Street, NYC

RSVP for guestlist : RSVP@CVNEWYORK.COM

and another Celebration with Open bar
this Sunday May 30th at 10PM

at 26 Little West 12th Street

between 9th and Washington, NYC

OPEN BAR 10pm-11pm

guest list rsvp : RSVP@BLOCGROUP.COM

Cool Hang-out Spots for Summer is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-05-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

Pier 17 on South Seaport Street is a great spot to hang out!

Besides the great view to relax in a beautiful weather by the water & Brooklyn Bridge, you can also find fun activities to enjoy your weekend in NYC!

check out Water Taxi, get on the ride along Hudson River to enjoy Manhattan view.

or if you want to get experience of bigger boat ride, try "Clipper City, NYC'S largest Tall ship", they'll take you on the massive sailing and give you the tour of New York City's Harbor.

the Daytime Sails is 90 minutes at 2:15pm-4:30pm/ticket is $39(adult) w/ free drink at the bar on the ship. and Twilight Sails is 2 hours at 7pm/ ticket is $45(adult) w/ free drink.

Water Taxi Beach Tent with the fun activities you can enjoy!!

Food vendors, variety of dishes you can pick!

or drinking in the sunny day by breezy pier under Brooklyn bridge

mini Golf that you can have some fun, only $7 per person!

Great fun and affordable!

After finishing up with Downtown area, if you want to head up to Uptown in upper east side area, you can always stop by at the Metropolitan Museum, and go up the the special Roof Top exhibit to view big bamboo installation and to get some fresh air of NYC and view a great sight of Manhattan and Central Park!

"BIG BAMBU" by Doug & Mike Starn on the Roof (at the MET)

Double Solo Art Exhibit at Jonathan Levine Gallery is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-05-11T17:45:00.000-07:00

Scott Musgrove "How Is The Empire?"
Solo Exhibition

Louie Cordero "Sacred Bones"

Solo Exhibition
May 15—June 12, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 15, 7—9pm

at JONATHAN LEVINE GALLERY

529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10011

Shepard Fairey's Exhibit vs A-Trak Music is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-04-29T20:57:00.000-07:00

DON'T MISS THIS ONE

if you're a fan of Shepard Fairey

and you dig A-TRAK with his old school music!

get with this event!

click here to find out ticket info

Conversation and Book Signing with Shepard Fairey is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2010-04-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Sunday, April 25, 2010

3–5 p.m.

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

at Brookly Museum

Shepard Fairey, one of the most influential street artists of our time, discusses his life and work with Associate Curator of Exhibitions Sharon Matt Atkins. A book signing of Obey: Supply & Demand; The Art of Shepard Fairey and E Pluribus Venom follows.

Program is free with Museum admission.

Only books purchased at the Museum will be eligible for signing.

RLX Ralph Lauren Spring 2010 Collection is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2010-04-08T17:37:00.000-07:00

The new window display at Bloomingdale's

on Lexington & 59th street, NYC

represents RLX Ralph Lauren,

the new Active Lifestyle Collection!

Both Men's & Women's Collection brand new look of RLX!!

Also check out RLX Spring 2010 products on Polo.com

Art Opening Reception at Jonathan Levine Gallery is What's good in NYC

2010-04-06T21:04:00.000-07:00

Eric White, Nicola Verlato,

& Fulvio Di Piazza

Three-Handed

Three Person Exhibition

April 10—May 8, 2010

Opening Reception:

Saturday, April 10, 7—9pm

The Gallery is located at 529 West 20th Street,

New York, NY 10011

NEW YORK, NY (March 19, 2010) — Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to announce Three-Handed, a three-person exhibition of new large-scale paintings by New York based artists Eric White and Nicola Verlato, along with Palermo-based artist Fulvio Di Piazza. Showing together for the first time at the gallery, these three skilled painters take a realist approach towards fantasy subject matter.

Roof Garden Installation at the MET is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-03-24T20:40:00.000-07:00

DOUG + MIKE STARN ON THE ROOF : BIG BAMBOO

At the Metropolitan Museum of Art

start 4/27 until 10/31 2010

American artists Mike and Doug Starn (born 1961) have been invited by The Metropolitan Museum of Art to create a site–specific installation for The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, opening to the public on April 27. The identical twin brothers will present Big Bambú, a monumental bamboo structure ultimately measuring 100 feet long by 50 feet wide by 50 feet high in the form of a cresting wave that will bridge realms of sculpture, architecture, and performance. Visitors are meant to witness the creation and evolving incarnations of Big Bambú as it is constructed throughout the spring, summer, and fall by the artists and a team of rock climbers. Set against Central Park and its urban backdrop, Doug + Mike Starn on the Roof: Big Bambú will suggest the complexity and energy of an ever–changing living organism. It will comprise the thirteenth consecutive single–artist installation for the Cantor Roof Garden.

Art Event at MILK Gallery is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-03-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

Photography Show at MILK Gallery

Thursday, March 25th 2010

cocktail reception 7pm -11pm

more info go to www.milkstudios.com

or click flyer below for details

Fashion Exhibit at F.I.T. is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-03-06T19:59:00.000-08:00

"AMERICAN BEAUTY"

Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion

this exhibition can be view at F.I.T. Museum

location : F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology)

on 7th Ave & 27th Street, NYC

show goes on until April 10, 2010

admission: Free!!

click images below to enlarge

Belly Dancing performance is What's Good in NYC!

2010-02-25T16:25:00.000-08:00

THIS FRIDAY ENTERTAINMENT in NYC

Belly Dancing by Solstice Studio

location : TeaTro La Tea

107 Suffolk Street, NYC

time : 7pm-9pm

ticket : $20 (advance)

more info go to : www.boldbellydance.com

click image below for details

FUND RAISING EVENT FOR HAITI RELIEF is What's Good in NYC

2010-01-19T20:41:00.000-08:00

Join Spin New York & Modelinia

at the Fundraising event for

Haiti Disaster Relief

Wednesday, January 20th

9:30pm-2:00am

location : 48 E 23rd street

between Park & Madison

Donation suggestion at door,

see invite below for more detial

click image below to enlarge

Bloc Group Party featuring QuestLove is What's Good in NYC

2010-01-07T20:31:00.000-08:00

QUESTLOVE of The Roots

Saturday, January 9th

11PM

Celebrity Live DJ Set

at the Grand Opening

of the Playboxx Party

at Amnesia

609 West 29th Street

between Eleventh & Twelfth Avenue

NYC

For Guest List & Table Reservations

rsvp@blocgroup.com

NYE 2010 Celebration is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2010-01-04T22:23:00.000-08:00

@ BLUE SEAT in Lower East Side, NYC

New Year Eve 2010

DJ Tony in Ninja Turtle sweatshirt!

CHEERS!! 2010!!!

NYE PARTY celebrate 2010 is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2009-12-26T10:39:00.000-08:00

Alex English + DJ Omri

@ Caffe Bar in the Maritime Hotel 

Maritime Hotel, New Year's Eve December 31st  

Two of our favorite DJs, Alex English and Omri will be banging out all the rock'n'roll, electro and party jams we've all been digging this year at The Caffe Bar in the Maritime Hotel. This comfortable and conveniently located venue has played host to some great NYE parties in the past...and at $15 (with an hour open bar), these tickets aren't going to last long...  

Tickets available CLICK HERE

1 Hour vodka open bar, Champagne toast at midnight

  Caffe Bar in the Maritime Hotel

88 9th Avenue  Doors 9pm. 19+ w/I.D.

NYE 2010 PARTY is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-12-15T16:45:00.000-08:00

The bloc Group presents

HOTEL ON RIVINGTON 2010

December 31st, 2009 @ 9PM

5 Hour Premium Open Bar

New Year's Eve Celebration

CLICK HERE for full details

Purchase Tickets at BlocGroupNYE.com

THE HOTEL ON RIVINGTON

107 Rivington Street

between Ludlow Street & Essex Street

Lower East Side, NYC

Holiday Party with Giant Step is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-12-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Holiday Party/Music event with Giant Step

at the Hudson Hotel

date : Monday, December 14

time : 7-11PM

see location on invite below (click to enlarge image)

RSVP : http://www.giantstep.net/events/1210#RSVP

Fahion (Trunk) Show in Dumbo by Chris Leeann Boutique is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-11-30T18:04:00.000-08:00

This Saturday December 5th, 2009

Chris Leeann Boutique presents

The Ultimate Trunk SHow

at the Dumbo Loft

155 Water Street, Dumbo Brooklyn

4:00pm-9:00pm

(NO RSVP needed)

click below on invite for enlarge image to view detail & more info

Art Opening at the SHOWROOM is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-11-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

"THE GENERATIONS"
Opening Reception
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
@theshowroomnyc 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
117 2nd Ave, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003

click invite below for enlarge image

ART FOR GOOD CAUSE IS WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-11-16T19:18:00.001-08:00

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT "FIRE & WATER"

Art Show & Music for Fundraiser :Typhoon Relief,

this Friday, November 20, 2009

9pm - 4am

at REWIND 137 Essex, in Lower Ease Side, NYC

(between Rivington & Stanton)

Art Group Show is What's Good in NYC

2009-11-14T12:46:00.000-08:00

2 Exhibitions this week!!

Nov. 20th, opening reception of

POP ART & DIE FABRIK

7-9PM

click on invite below for more details

and on Nov 21, 2009

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration presents

"LIVE TO CHANGE SOMETHING THRU ART"

opening reception 4-7pm

click on invite below for location & more info

Giant Step Party at Hudson Hotel is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-11-11T19:22:00.000-08:00

Monday 11/16/2009 at Hudson Hotel, NYC

Giant Step presents DJ Spinna, party start 7pm-11pm

RSVP : http://www.giantstep.net/events/1202

click below for enlarge invite

Art Show at Deitch Projects is What's Good in NYC

2009-11-09T19:52:00.000-08:00

"SPLITTING TWILIGHT" by artist "KRISTIN BAKER"

at Deitch Projects, Soho NYC

November 5- November 19, 2009

Kristin Baker is bending painting’s seeming limitations. By emphasizing the materiality of paint through her built up layers of troweled acrylic, Baker’s paintings approach other two-dimensional practices such as printmaking, photography and paper assemblage. Her compositions combine illusionistic and pictorial space as well as blatantly artificial forms and surfaces. Each mark and shape is created not by a brush but by an outline of torn tape. The final silhouette is filled in with paint, and when the tape is ripped away, a free-floating “gesture” or “mark” is added to the piece. These shapes are layered together to make forms and landscapes or scraped away to reveal the colors underneath. Layers of these joints create tufts, grooves and corrugated surfaces that approximate collage or even the planar aggregation of 3D digital imaging techniques. Using scraping tools Baker rubs, abrades and smoothes until the surface is like an x-ray of the past.

Art Opening at Deitch Gallery is What's Good in NYC

2009-11-03T18:39:00.000-08:00

Don't miss the opening reception this week!

artist : KRISTIN BAKER SPLITTING TWILIGHT

NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 19, 2009 

OPENING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 6 - 9 PM

DEITCH PROJECTS 

18 WOOSTER STREET NEW YORK, NY 10013 

212 343 7300 WWW.DEITCH.COM

Industrial Design Exhibit at MOMA is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-10-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

"Ron Arad" is one of the most influential designers of our time. His daredevil approach to form, structure, technology, and materials in work that spans the disciplines of industrial design, sculpture, architecture, and mixed-medium installation.

Don't miss this special installation at MOMA, show is currently up.

*scroll down for more industrial design, besides Ron Arad*

Less Lamp prototype 2007

by Designer : Jordi Canudas, Spanish born 1975

material : Plaster

Porca Miseria Chandelier 1994

by designer : Ingo Maurer, German born 1932

material : Metal and porcelain

Pillola Lamps 1968

by designers : Cesare Casati, Italian born 1936

and C. Emanuele Ponzio, Italian born 1923

material : ABS and acrylic plastic

"OBJECT"

Fur-covered cup, saucer, and spoon, Paris 1936

by designer : Meret Oppenheim, Swiss 1913-1985

Headscarf 2003

by designer : Galya Rosenfeld, Israeli born 1977

Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Israel, est. 1906

material : Stainless steel

CMJ 2009 Music Showcase Event is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-10-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

CMJ Music Showcase 2009

Don't miss this year CMJ event,

OCT. 24th : 9pm-4am

at BLVD 199 Bowery NYC

free w/RSVP, click here : RSVP

click below to view artists list.

Art Exhibit & Networking Event are WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-10-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, October 17th 2009

visit Joshua Liner Gallery

for an Art Opening reception of

Kenji Hirata and Ryan McLennan

time : 6-9pm

show run from Oct 17 - Nov 14, 2009

location : 548 W 28th Street, 3rd Floor, NYC

Click below for enlarge image & more info

And Monday, October 19th, 2009

join the Blend, a network party

at Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street,

b/w Delancey & Rivington, NYC

time : 7-9pm

Complimentary cocktail courtesy of Sunshine suites

for the first 60 arrivals

more info go to : http://theblendoct19th.eventbrite.com/

click below for enlarge image

"STOP/ACTION" Motorcycle Installation Exhibit is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-10-12T18:26:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK (September 21, 2009). The dramatic experience of an explosive motorcycle ride will be coming to the 26x3 gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Stop/Action will suspend 12 exotic motorcycles (11 Aprilia RSV 1000Rs and 1 Aprilia RSV4) in a three-dimensional ribbon running throughout the space, reminiscent of stills taken from a high speed film reel.

 "The experience of riding a fast motorcycle to the limits of its and your ability defines the soul of a biker. We hope to convey that in a visual, three-dimensional way, allowing the audience to interact with and examine its meaning, motivation and ramification," says Sam Strauss-Malcolm who, along with Tyler Poniatowski, is one of two artists behind the installation.

Stop/Action will be open to the public 2-7pm every day from October 2-11, 2009

26x3 Gallery is located at 26 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York.

Event space and atelier in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, curated by Everard Findlay.

Stop/Action is sponsored by:  Aprilia USA and Alpinestars and LeoVince. 

BLOC GROUP EVENTS is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-10-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

If you're a fan of the Roots, Don't miss this Friday night!

Questlove will be DJing at Party at Hudson Terrace.

click below for more info to RSVP.

and Saturday night, complimentary cocktail

from 10-11pm,

at the Fifth Chelsea Nightlife.

click below for more details.

Art Opening Reception is What's good in NYC!

2009-10-06T17:44:00.000-07:00

This Thursday October 8th, 2009

visit WORLD FINE ART GALLERY

511 West 25th street, Suite 507, NYC

Opening Reception from 6-8pm

show runs from Oct 1st-30th, 2009

Art Opening at Deitch Project is What's Good in NYC

2009-10-01T18:11:00.000-07:00

the Art Opening Reception "Kurt Kauper"

at Deitch Gallery

76 Grand Street, SOHO, NYC

opening reception : This Saturday, October 3rd,

6-9pm

show runs from October 3-31, 2009

Toledo Fashion Exhibit (Re-cap) is What's Good in NYC

2009-09-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

If you have missed the "Isabel Toledo" Exhibition,

here're some re-cap from FIT museum.

and check more up coming exhibit at FIT @

http://www.fitnyc.edu/306.asp

Isabel Toledo was born in Cuba in 1961 and learned to sew as a child. She held her first fashion show in 1985 and was immediately heralded as a great new talent. Yet she remained unknown to the general public until Michelle Obama chose to wear an Isabel Toledo ensemble at her husband’s Inauguration.

Lemongrass wool lace, silk tulle & silk crepe lining dress & coate,

worn by Michelle Obama on the Inauguration Day, January 2009

This exhibition is organized in sections according to several themes that characterize Isabel’s body of work. Organic Geometry, for example, refers to Toledo’s ability to combine the intuitive with geometric forms, while Shadowexamines the interplay of the transparent and the opaque. Other sections includeSuspension, Liquid Architecture, Shape, Manipulated Surfaces, andOrigami, where designs that began as simple shapes have become three-dimensional "sculptural" garments.

SKYLINE VIEW (from Top of the Rock) IS WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-09-23T18:57:00.000-07:00

This is why we love NYC, the city of liveliness,

fast-pace lifestyle and the opportunities!

The view from the Top of the Rockefeller Building.

visit TOP OF THE ROCK for more info.

Young & Talented artist is What's Good in NYC

2009-09-21T19:47:00.000-07:00

We would like to introduce you Eric Jordan,

a young artist who live & works in NYC

as an illustrator & graphic designer.

AND please see info of his upcoming show below..

WGinNYC : Hi Eric, What got you into doing illustration? and Why Illustration?
EJ : I would have to say my father and also my cousin. My father would draw my pictures of superheros as a child. I always found it amazing. I think what made it so special to me was that my father in no way was an artist but yet the outcome, at least to me, was awesome. That and my cousin would and still does actually, subscribe to automotive magazines. The inside of these magazines would religiously have watercolor illustrations of new, concept and otherwise cool cars. I thought it was the best thing. Between the two experiences I thought that I had to do it. And here we are.

WGinNYC : When and where is your up coming show?

EJ : My show is on September 23 in Philly at this restaurant and lounge Ms.Tootsies. Located in the downtown portion of the city. It should be a great event. The first two shows went really well. This show will have dope work, free tees and watches along with excellent people attending.

WGinNYC : Did you go to art school to form your skills?

EJ : I did. I went to an arts high school and college. I went to the University of the Arts and graduated in 2007. Since then I've been both a graphic designer and editorial illustrator.

WGinNYC : Who is your inspiration in term of artist or illustrator?

EJ : My inspiration besides the goal to make people happy from viewing a completed piece would be artists I think straight dominated the field. I look to a few different artists like Dubelyoo, Mike Thompson, Adi Granov, classic Norman Rockwell and who I call the God, Tim Obrien.

WGinNYC : What is your favorite medium?

EJ : My favorite medium is an HB pencil. To me it works wonders and looks and even feels phenomenal. As of late I have been partial to watercolor. The feeling a watercolor painting gives off to me is so pure. It looks like something so natural and free. A reason why artist Sean Henry will be in the third show.

WGinNYC : What is the project that you're currently working on?

EJ : Right now I'm finishing up a painting of Urkel from the show Family Matters. You remember that show right? lol I'm pretty excited about it. Check out the process of me painting this piece on my blog.

WGinNYC : Besides Illustration what else do you do?

EJ : Besides painting. I'm a graphic designer for clothing company Rocksmith. www.rocksmithtokyo.com I design tees for them as well as other things but the tees are exciting. It was pretty dope to see Jay-Z rock the Notorious 81 tee I designed for them. It made my day. Pics of the tee are on the blog as well.

WGinNYC : What is your goal as an artist and in life in general?

To make people happy.

view more work by Eric Jordan www.ejordanill.com, ejordanill.blogspot.com, www.rocksmithtokyo.com

Fashion Week Event is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-09-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

The bloc Group is presenting
the celebration of FASHION WEEK
with Secrets of the Modeling World
and Models Feed the Children
Wednesday, September 16th
at KISS & FLY
409 West 13th Street & 9th Avenue
Meatpacking District NYC
11:00PM
For Guest List & Table Reservations,
RSVP@blocgroup.com

Art opening reception & Fashion event are WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-09-01T20:28:00.000-07:00

We kick-off the beginning of SEPTEMBER

with 2 events, this week!!

First one is the ART OPENING RECEPTION of (our favorite artist)

KEHINDE WILEY, as you can see his work on the invite below.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009.

from 6pm - 9pm.

at Deitch Projects : 76 Grand Street, NYC 10013

Another event on the same night is

a Party to celebrate the 4th year of ATMOS,

the fine streetwear boutique in Harlem.

And the infamous brand "EMPERIAL NATION"

is partner up this event with Atmos.

So, this should be fun!!

date : Thursday, September 3rd

location : Atmos 203 W 125th street NYC

RSVP : info@atmosnyc.com

Summer Group Exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-08-10T19:56:00.000-07:00

Summer Group Exhibition

at Joshua Liner Gallery

opening reception : this Saturday, August 15th 2009

time : 6pm - 9pm

address : 548 W28th Street, 3rd Floor, NYC 10001

www.Joshualinergallery.com

Summer Art Group Show at Jonathan LeVine Gallery is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-08-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

Re-cap from an Opening Reception "Summer Art Group Exhibit"

at Jonathan LeVine Gallery.

on August 5th 2009

check out this 'Oil Painting'

amazing touch; looks just like photo

Party at Talay with EMPERIAL NATION is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2009-08-03T16:16:00.000-07:00

Party at Talay sponsored by Emperial Nation

Thursday, August 6th 2009

Ladies free before midnight/*Dress code required*

drink specials

location : Talay 701 W 135th Street & 12 Ave

(click flyer below for enlarge image)

Jonathan LeVine Gallery Group Exhibit is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-07-31T09:58:00.000-07:00

JONATHAN LeVINE GALLERY PRESENTS...

Beach Blanket Bingo

A Summer Mixer

Group Exhibition — Featuring Over 30 Artists

August 5th—August 22nd, 2009

Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm—8pm

Jonathan LeVine Gallery

529 West 20th Street, 9E, New York, NY 10011

www.jonathanlevinegallery.com

EMPERIAL NATION Summer BBQ party is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-07-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

ACCESSORY REMIX is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2009-07-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

Rising accessory designer, Enovia (accessory Remix), will be debuting her summer/ fall collection of exclusive and one of a kind "Chain Shades" at the prestigious Webster Hall this Friday, July 24^th, at 9:00pm. Chain Shades, the one-of-a-kind must have fashion item of summer, are designed and created for only the trendiest fashionistas and art aficionados.

Media RSVP to: Sherrell@ladypr.com

Enovia's website and her one-of-a-kind designs at accessoryremix.bigcartel.com

EMPERIAL NATION SUMMER BBQ PARTY & BLEND networking event are WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!

2009-07-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

Join EMPERIAL NATION to Celebrate Summer with

Summer BBQ Party, this Wednesday July 22nd.

at the Dalancey bar, LES.

Start at 7pm, special drinks 7-9pm

see RSVP on flyer (click below for larger image)

the BLEND, networking event, greet, meet & network.

This Tuesday July 21st, don't miss!!

SUMMER STAGE in Central Park is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-07-15T18:11:00.000-07:00

one of the best Free event in NYC is SUMMER STAGE at Central Park.

Enjoy it while it still last...

Free music performance, DJs and many great aritsts!!!!

this Saturday, get up with Q-TIP!

SUMMER SALE PARTY is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!!

2009-07-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

Gangs of New York Summer Sale Party

EMPERIAL NATION

DATE: Thursday, July 16th

TIME: 6-9PM

LOCATION @ World : 187 Chrystie St, NYC 10002

COME FOR T-SHIRT SPECIALS + MUSIC + DRINKS!

Art History at the MET is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-07-07T20:57:00.000-07:00

one of the best Art History sources in NYC is at

the Metropolitan Museum of Art where you can enjoy

art history, studying cultures through art objects,

and finding massive inspirations.

We captured some interesting Ancient Egyptian & African Art,

including Tribe objects that representing their cultures,

ENJOY art History through What's Good in NYC...

OUTER COFFIN OF HENETTAWY :

The outer coffin of Henettawy is made of wood

covered with white gesso. She is shown with arms

crossed on her chest, wearing a plain tripartite wig

with two side locks. The figures on the lid and coffin

are exceptionally large; both they and the inscriptions

were varnished, leaving the background white. Two

groups of graffiti are drawn in black and brown ink on

the inside surface of the lid : freehand drawings of

animals and of human and animal faces, and some lines

in hieratic that read " Begining of the instructions..",

This is the traditional opening formula for the didactic

writings known as "wisdom literature".

OUTER COFFIN OF AMENEMOPE :

Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses XI (1113-1085 B.C.)

The two coffins of Amenemope are very similar in

shape and decoration. The lid shows a well-modeled

face and the curved beard of the dead. The exposed

hands are holding emblematic symbols. The body is

relatively slim and the kneecaps protuberant.

The figural decoration on the outside is in miniature

and very well executed. The most important part of

the decoration is the painting inside the box, centered

around a mummified figure of the deified Amenhotpe I.

In their poly chrome palette and minute details, these

paintings are equal to the best of the known tomb paintings.

CARVED-STONE COFFIN

SENUFO HELMET MASKS :

Zoomorphic helmet masks, the most prestigious

and powerful masks worn by the Senufo men's

Poro society members, are worn at funerals of

important elders. The masks' aggressive attributes-jaw

and teeth like crocodile's, horns like the great

antelope's, and tusks like the warthog's--express the

supernatural powers they embody. The primary function

of the masquerade is to protect the community against

evil; the powers of the masks are directed against human

lawbreakers and malevolent spirits.

BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN : Ghana, Nigeria.

material : Aluminum & copper wire & Metal recycled from

liquor bottle caps.

This work by an African master of international renown is a highly

original creation that constitutes a response to a classical form of

expression. It is a powerful assertion of the vitality of contemporary

expression in Africa and the continuity that exists with the historical

legacy. The series of works "Between Earth and Heaven" refer to the

celebrated West African traditions of strip-woven textiles, namely

that of kente developed by Akan and Ewe weavers in Anatsui's native

Ghana.

Lidded Saltcellar :

Sierra Leone, Sapi-Portuguese

Sapi peoples / 15th -16th century

Material : Ivory (hand carved)

Saltcellar : Portuguese Figures

Nigeria, Bini-Portuguese,

Edo Peoples / Late 15th -16th century

Material : Ivory

CROWN :

Nigeria, Yoruba peoples

19th-20th century

Material : Cotton, beads, bone, wood

the early age of Jewelry; Pair of Bracelets

Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin

Edo peoples / 19th century

Material : ivory, wood, coconut shell

Carved Altar Tusk & Head of an Oba :

Nigerial, Kingdom of Benin

Edo peoples / 18th-19th century

Material : (carved) ivory, Brass (head) and iron.

"In honoring the royal ancestors, the cast-brass heads

refer to the special role of the head in directing not only

the body but also a person's success in life. Taken further,

the welfare of the entire kingdom depends upon the king's

head, which is itself the object of worship. The placement

of brass heads on the ancestral altar is a vivid reminder of

the oba's role in successfully guiding the kingdom through-

out this reign."

DANCE PADDLE : Austral Islands Carving; 1820-40

the Artist of the Austral Island, situated south of Tahiti,

known for the sophistication of their woodcarving.

In the early 1800s and possibly earlier, artists on the islands

of Ra'ivavae and Taupua'i created distinctive paddle or scoop-

shaped implements whose surfaces are adorned with incised

designs of astounding complexity. There is virtually no information

about their nature of use. Some resemble function canoe paddles or

bowls, but their size, proportions, and delicacy would have rendered

them unsuitable for practical purposes.

ROOF FINIALS (Yaba) ; Ceiling for a Ceremonial House

Kwoma people, Togwindjam village, Papua New Guinea.

Mid-20th century

Material : Wood & Paint

Canoe & Paddles (Wood, paint, & fiber)

Asmat people, Per Village, New Guinea, Papua Province, Indonesia.

Asmat Bis Poles (carved wood, paint & fiber)

Asmat people, New Guinea , Papua / 1960s

The most spectacular sculptures of the Asmat people of Southwest New Guinea

are the ancestor poles known as bis.

Made only in a limited area of the Asmat region, bis poles were, and are,

created as the focal points of a memorial feast that honors

individuals who have died recently and become ancestors.

Each figure on the poles represents and is named for a specific individual.

In the past, the poles also reminded the living that the dead must be avenged.

HIGH LINE upper ground Park is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-06-30T18:16:00.000-07:00

HIGH LINE is a new free NYC park,

in Meatpacking District & Chelsea area.

Opening Summer 2009 : 7am - 10pm

The High Line is built atop a 1930s elevated freight rail structure;

its design and plantings are based on the environment that grew

naturally when trains stopped running on it.

Visitor access may be limited in June, due to the anticipated

high volume of visitors and ongoing construction work.

The entrance to the High Line Park is at the Gansevoort Street

access point, and you may exit the park at any of the northern

access points; 14th, 16th, 18th, and 20th street.

more info about High Line visit :

www.thehighline.org or (212)500-6035

look out at the view by Hudson river or Chelsea Piere

the Standard Hotel in Meatpacking District

the view underneath Standard Hotel building

The Blend Networking Event is What's Good in NYC!!

2009-06-29T18:07:00.000-07:00

Networking in NYC is a must,

especially among Creative Circle.

Gathering your people and mingling,

this Tuesday June 30th at Le Royale

21 7th Ave, New York

7-10PM, special $3 drinks.

Hosted by Guilherme Cunha

www.guilhermecunha.com

meet & greet to connect!!

Shout out to Australian Artists/Hip-Hop Act: NYC Check it out!

2009-06-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

Bliss N Eso

From an early stage in their career, this Australian artist/band, Bliss N Eso primarily built their fan base from their compelling and energetic live performances. An exhilarating blend of fluid rhymes and banging beats teamed with beat boxing, impromptu freestyling and seamless turntablism make their live shows a brand in their own right, and has seen the group hailed as one of the best live acts in Australia.

In 2008, Bliss N Eso released their 3rd album : "Flying Colours", which recieved near perfect review in countless media, broke all kinds of records for an Australian hip-hop act, one of their monster singles that hit the highest selling of the year is The Sea is Rising (watch VDO clip).

Lowrider

Adelaide's iconic Lowrider are a testament to the fact that the most integral part of being a successful band is making good music. With no gimmicks, special effects or record label backing, this foursome managed to build a reputation as one of Australia's most incredible bands without so much as an EP to their name. Two albums and hundreds of live show later, Lowrider are undoubtedly one of the most critically acclaimed acts to emerge from Australia over the past decade.

With smoothly delivered vocals over a simple ensemble of beats, bass and keys, Lowrider create an immaculate fusion of soul and funk. Lowrider are a collective, a real band and an indication that musicians still get in a room and jam even in the digital era.

X & HELL

X & Hell grew up in suburban Melbourne on a diet of shopping center hanging. BMX racing, VDO game arcades, dodging school and racking porn, rap and shitty 90's music. The boys did what any self-respecting teenage deviants do and began rapping at bus stops and racket fuel powered backyard parties. Fast forward a few years and the boys had grown up (well) and formed a pretty legitimate hip-hop act.

Teaming with producer and friend Styalz Fuego (Sneaky Sound System, Chamillionaire), the boys (producer/rapper/hardman X and singer/rapper/comedian/bodybuilder Hell) began work on a brand new album, Million Dollar Sex Party, kick-starting a musical departure of catastrophic proportions for the group in the process.

And this is one of their new stuff, Don'T Stop Movin.

Downsyde

In a genre where longevity and relevance can be one of the biggest struggles for any act, Downsyde have proved that after more than ten years that they are not only still as important and popular as ever (in Australian music industry), but by all accounts they are actually growing stronger with each passing release.

After three classic LPs, Downsyde joined forces with Illusive Sounds to release their ridiculously anticipated fourth full-length album, All City. Four years had passed, filled with rumours of breakups, refromations, secret shows and imaginary tours. The fact is much less dramatic, they had locked themselves away in the studio, polishing and refining their signature sound into something even more remarkable. and this one of their new stuff.

Emperial Nation Party is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-06-15T16:14:00.000-07:00

"Emperial Nation"

New Polo Shirt Collection Launch PARTY!

at DIVA bar & lounge

June 25th, 2009

8pm-1am (open bar 8-9pm)

rsvp : jalvarado718@yahoo.com

**surprise gift bag**

BOAT PARTY/CRUISING ON HUDSON RIVER is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!

2009-06-12T22:09:00.000-07:00

BOAT PARTY LEAVING FROM PIER 40,

CRUISING ALONG HUDSON RIVER,

COMPLETE VIEW OF MANHATTON

& ALL THE NYC BRIDGES.

(special thanks to GD)

FINANCIAL DISTRICT BUILDINGS

BROOKLYN BRIDGE

SOUTH SEAPORT

VIEW FROM UNDER BROOKLYN BRIDGE

PK & GD (of www.emperial nation)

hanging out on the boat ride.

say "HELLO" to Miss Liberty

a PROM boat passing by...

PK & GD chilling out on the Boat

Night Lights of NYC View!! and this is why I heart NYC!

T-shirt Design by Artist is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC!

2009-06-08T20:23:00.000-07:00

Artist Patrick Francisco has teamed up with AlwaysSEEN.com to bring you AS:PF! AS:PF which is short for Always Seen x Patrick Francisco, and has a brand new shirt design that features Patrick's signature chimp, these shirts will be produced in extremely limited quantities. Starting this Thursday, June 11, 09 they will be taking pre-orders so be on the lookout for that and other releases by AS:PF. I am a huge fan of Patrick's work and this is a great partnership for AlwaySEEN. This shirt turned out great, and is a must have!

ART OPENING EVENT is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-06-01T19:16:00.000-07:00

5BORO SKATEBAORDS 13th Anniversary Party

and Art Retrospective

Friday June 5th 2009

at Red Bull Space in SoHo

40 Thompson Street, 2nd floor

7pm -midnight

more than 250 Decks made by 5boro will be displayed

video clip of 5boro skateboarding over years

DJ Sweet Waste from Brooklyn

Drinks : Red bull, Iceberg, Vodka, Berentzen, Pabst.

featured art retrospective by many artists

RSVP : 5boro13@redbullspace.com

www.5boro.com

click flyer for more info

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Fortoul presents :

Art Opening Reception at White Rabbit

Friday : June 5th 2009

7-10pm

145 East Houston St.

see Map below or click on flyer for more info

ARTISLYFE: Arts Community Website is WHAT'S GOOD IN NYC

2009-05-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

"Artislyfe" is Social Site where Artist and Enthusiast meet!

Join your art community and register : www.artislyfe.com

Also check out and update from the Art event

at IronDale Center in Brooklyn on Artislyfe website.

And Holla at David, the man behind Artislyfe.com

who loves to support Arts and bring the community together.