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Recommended art stuff
Most, but not all galleries are closed Sunday and Monday and usually open 11-6
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Check with artcards.cc for openings, chelseaartgalleries.com for shows...
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Lori Nix at Clamp art
Ground Floor
521-531 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001
(646) 230-0020
Thru december 12
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art opening
Avner Ben-Gal
Smackville
11 November - 23 December, 2010
Bortolami | 520 West 20th Street | New York | NY | 10011
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collection of some of the best Burlesque photography in New York.
The West Chelsea Arts Building
508-526 West 26th st
Btwn 10th and 11th ave
Suite 5G
the show runs from November 18 through December 18th



Monday, December 6, 2010
Des Roar with Pint Shot Riot, Allan, and Foxes at The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY, US
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we love diamond rings
Early Show
Diamond Rings
7:30
Austra
6:30
The Mercury Lounge
Date: Mon 12/06
Notes: 21+
Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 6:30 PM
$10
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Viva Le Vox, Hickry Hawkins, Labretta Suede. Amour Obscur & Xmas Shopping!
Monday, December 6 · 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Location Fontana's Bar
105 Eldridge Street
New York, NY
REBEL ANGEL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS::::
Viva le Vox
Roots Rock~n~Roll band headquartered in Southern Florida
http://www.myspace.com/vivalevox
Labretta Suede & The Motel 6
Garage Wailing-Pants Optional- NYC Boogaloo Faves
http://www.myspace.com/labrettasuedeandthemotelsix
Hickry Hawkins
Hip-Shaking Honky Tonk
http://www.myspace.com/hickryhawkins
Amour Obscur
Weimer Gypsy Punk Jazz
http://www.facebook.com/amourobscur
DJ Laura Rebel Angel
Plus Punk Rock XMAS Shopping!
We are accepting vendors who have TEENSY displays!
Email Laura@rebelangelproductions.com for more information!
Date:
Monday December 6th
Time:
8:00-12:00
Price:
$7
Age: 21+ With ID
Location:
105 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002-4482
(212) 334-6740
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Mon., December 06, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Nels Cline and Yuka C. Honda Present: Floored by Four, Miho and Yuka cover Cibo Matto
w/ Nels Cline , Mike Watt , Miho Hatori , Dougie Bowne , Doveman , Doug Wieselman and Yuka C. Honda
at le poisson rouge
'a partially seated event'
15 or 25 bucks....
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Monday December 6th-
Rice & Peas//G Train Entertainment & Roxy Cottontail Present…
Rice & Peas Party
Celebrating Micro Don's Birthday
Featuring…
Max Glazer (Federation)
DJ Gravy
Weed Kalogne
Orijahnal Vibez
DJ Maya
Micro Don
Kilz
Hosted by…
Natalie Storm, Roxy Cottontail
Erika Star & Daoud
Open vodka bar 11PM-Midnight
Plus, Polite in Public Photo Booth
Photos by
TONO
Door by…
Pebbles van Peebles
SWAY
305 Spring St


Tuesday, December 7, 2010
at the bell house in gowanus
TUE 12/7: 8pm doors / $5
The Secret Science Club presents
THE FIFTH ANNUAL
CARNIVOROUS NIGHTS TAXIDERMY CONTEST
Calling all science geeks, nature freaks, and rogue geniuses!
Your stuffed squirrel got game? Got a beaver in your brownstone? Bring your beloved beast to the Bell House and enter it to win! The contest will be judged and prizes awarded by our panel of savage taxidermy enthusiasts.
Eligible to enter: Taxidermy (bought, found, or homemade), biological oddities, articulated skeletons, skulls, jarred specimens - and beyond, way beyond
Spectators:
--Groove to taxidermy-inspired tunes and video
--Cheer on your favorite specimens
--Imbibe ferocious specialty drinks!
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at the rock shop in park slope
Tuesday, December 7 • Benefit for Air Traffic Control • Robbers On High Street / Palomar / Magnetic Island / Vs. Antelope





Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Copycat, a night of cover songs presents
Cat Talkin-A tribute to Jimi Hendrix
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday!
Dj Xerox spins crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the
hits (rock, indie, old wave and new)
PLUS Live music acts in the back room. Some
of your favorite artists play cover versions of their favorite songs.
Tonights bands
The Bowery Boys
Humboldt Fog
Guest DJ MC Huge
$5 Purple haze cocktails all night!
NO COVER
at Ottos Shrunken Head, 538 East 14 Street, Near avenue B
10 pm to 4 am
L Train to First Avenue
Copycatnyc.com

Thursday, December 9, 2010
at Sacred Gallery in NYC , 424 broadway, 8 pm to mid
The Ricky Powell Art Funk Explosion on Thursday, December 9th, featuring music by Chances with Wolves. Make sure you email your RSVP to events(at)frank151.com.
Open bar
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at the bell house in gowanus
THU 12/9: 8 p.m. / $25
THE ENGLISH BEAT
GAYLORD FIELDS (WFMU DJ)
The English Beat were part of "The Great British Ska Revival of 1978". They went on to much success in The States, with hits such as "Mirror In The Bathroom", their cover of The Miracles' "Tears Of A Clown" and "Can't Get Used To Losing Your", amongst others. When the band disbanded in 1983, founding members Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling went on to form General Public. Dave Wakeling now fronts the American version of The English Beat and they have been thrilling old fans and gaining many new converts with their fantastic live shows.
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The Yelp Snow Ball!
Thursday, December 9, 2010 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue
Regimental Headquarters
Manhattan, NY 10010
(646) 424-5500 Cost: Free , must rsvpIt's naughty. It's nice. There'll be sugar and spice. It's the biggest, baddest and very first Yelp Holiday Party for all of NYC: The Snow Ball!
When: Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Where: The 69th Regiment Armory on Lexington between 25th and 26th.
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
This is the biggest party in Yelp NYC's history, and we're opening up the celebration to Elites and non-Elites alike (that'd be you). If you'd like to attend, RSVP at
http://www.yelp.com/events/manhattan-the-yelp-snow-ball?wy_s=M&wy_r=1Gf4N_lcdwwQuMY83aeMfQ
Why do you want to be here? Well, if tipples from Hudson Whiskey, Crispin Cider, Peroni and Miller Lite along with some Honest Tea and Code Blue to stave off that Blitzen of a hangover sound good to you then join the party.
Planning to put on a few pounds for the holidays? Get crackin' with an array of lite bites from 25 excellent eateries
Plus incredible extras like a Santa baby, hand massages from The Spa at Chelsea Piers, Gotham Girls Derby skaters, Shutterbooth (www.shutterbooth), a state-of-the-art golf bubble staffed by pros from the Chelsea Piers Golf Club, Magnolia Photo Booth Company (http://www.magbooth.com) and photos by Mackler Studios and much, much more!
So, get your RSVP in ASAP. Please note that this is a working military facility and you MUST use both you and your guest's FULL NAME to ensure admission at the door.
* This event is only open to guests that are 21 years of age and older, please bring your sufficient ID. Please remember to drink responsibly and designate a driver.
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Thursday December 9th-
The Spring Street Derelicts Present…
Reality Bites
A Weekly 90s Throw Down
Celebrating Pebbles’ 23rd Year on Earth
Grunge!
Rock n Roll!
Dance!
Featuring Resident DJ…
MICHNA
Hosted by Pebbles van Peebles
Photos by Nicky Digital
$2 at the door
FREE entry for Doc Martens, flannels or babydolls
wear more than one & get a free shot
Sway
305 Spring Street
Btwn Hudson & Greenwich
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Thursday, December 9th
Public Assembly (Back Room)
70 N. 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
L to Bedford
Seven dollars
8 PM: The Demands (http://www.myspace.com/thedemands)
9 PM: Jay Banerjee & The Heartthrobs (http://www.facebook.com/greatmusic)
10 PM: Big Eyes (http://www.myspace.com/bigeyesband)
11 PM: Whooping Crane (http://www.myspace.com/whoopingcraneleband)


Friday, December 10, 2010
Living Days with Glass, Cassette Kids, and Clinical Trials at The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY, US
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at the bell house in gowanus
art opening
FRI 12/10: 7pm-9pm / FREE - Front Lounge
The Bell House presents:
HEAVY METAL
Art Gallery Reception featuring: Welded Steel Sculpture. by Martha Walker
Art will be on display at The Bell House Dec. 2 to Dec.30th
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12x12 -
Location: Mighty Tanaka Studio in D.U.M.B.O
Come out and join us for this Holiday event! Artwork to be sold directly off the walls! Pieces by both established and emerging artists alike!
Mighty Tanaka presents:
12x12
This large group show features over 70 artists and all the work was completed on small 12”x12” canvases. We will be selling the artwork directly off the walls for you to add to your private collection or to give away as a holiday gift. With various price points and an array of techniques and styles, there is surely a piece of art that will fit nearly every lifestyle.
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, December 10th, 2010
6:00PM - 10:00PM
(Show closes January 7, 2010)
Mighty Tanaka
68 Jay St., Suite 416 (F Train to York St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: M-F 12:30PM to 7PM, weekends by appointment
Web: http://www.mightytanaka.com
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NYC*Gratitude/A Village of Light
Friday, December 10 at 6:00pm - December 11 at 6:00am
Location The Electric Warehouse
1428 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY
DJ LINE-UP & BANDS ANNOUNCED! (see below)
Tickets: http://villageoflight.ticketleap.com/nycgratitude
$20-$30 presale
$100 Angel Tickets include free open bar all night.
...21+
NYC*Gratitude invites you to join us in creating A Village of Light, a temporary space that expresses the omnipresent love and authentic connection of the NYC burner community.
More Info: http://nycgratitude.org/
Invite your friends: http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=171718502839247
COSTUME IDEAS: Winter theme: think snowflakes, angels, yetis, white and silver, illuminated, etc. or whatever best expresses your own unique Light!
FEATURING:
Huge Main Room with World-Class DJs (Sound by light-o-matic)
Upstairs chill area by Disorient and Image Node
Kostume Kult Tent with Live Music, Hookah, and late night DJs
Outdoor Dance Tent
Fire Performances (curated by Jewels & Zen)
Fashion Show by Wheylan
Dozens of 2D, 3D, and Video Art installations throughout
“Whiskey & Whores Presents:” A Burlesque/Cabaret Revue
CONFIRMED DJ LINE UP:
AN-TEN-NAE (Acid Crunk/SF)ARROW CHROME (Disorient)FRIAR TUCK (Disorient)
KARIM SO (Luvstep/LA)The Bass (Disorient)Bit Tuner (Trepok/Switzerland)
Blanco (BOOM Trike)Jon Margulies (Hobotech)Joro Boro (Etno-Tek)Mike Vinyl (injectionmusic/Austria)Miss Sabado (Disorient)Morphous w/ ShiZaru (Tsunami Bass Experience)
The Munch Machine (petermunch.com)Orion Keyser (Disorient)Reda Briki (Disorient)
djSpaceInvader (MK2)Tarquin (Relaxomatic)Tektite (Vitamin B)dj Tinseltown (Flux Factory)
CONFIRMED LIVE BANDS:
Raquy and the Cavemen
Comandante Zero
Neon Dynamite
Lenkadu
Gina Ferrera
Joshua Tennent & Friends
and special guests...JustinJustin TOCA & Ale' Ale' Drummers
VENUE: Welcome to the ELECTRIC WAREHOUSE, a beautiful 10,000 sq ft converted trolley repair station in the heart of Brooklyn. In the early 1900s, trolleys ran all across the 5 boroughs delivering a fast easy rapid transport across the city. This space has been beautifully preserved to capture the excitement and detail of those early days in Transit and New York History.
DIRECTIONS:
A, C TRAIN to NOSTRAND AV. - EXIT at FULTON and NOSTRAND; WALK 2 BLOCKS EAST
C TRAIN to KINGSTON AV. - WALK 1 BLOCK WEST
LIRR NOSTRAND AV. STATION - 5 SHORT BLOCKS AWAY
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at le poisson rouge
Fri., December 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM
"Crooked Disco" feat. DJ Morsy & DJ Kestar
free





Saturday, December 11, 2010
Shag art opening at Jonathan Levine Gallery, 529 West 29 st, thru Jan 8
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We invite you to view the exhibition Expectations and to celebrate the 2010 Celeste Prize Award, December 11-13 at The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn.
The Celeste Prize is an international contemporary art prize that allows artists from all over the world to be democratically brought to the view of curators without the process of studio visits. Manon Slome was nominated to be a juror for the prize and curator for this year's exhibition titled Expectations. Ten artists respectively were selected for venues in Berlin and New York City.
In this project, No Longer Empty's goal is to convey the message of Expectations, conceived as an exhibition that uses
image less for purposes of representation than as a tool for setting something into motion- whether it be action, emotion, a state of being or becoming.
Featured Artists
Patrizia Bonard | Elena Fantini | Loredana Grasso | Kurt Hoerbst | Shahar Marcus | Francesco Minucci | Francesca Romana Pinzari | Mario Rossi | Marco Santuccio | Liz West
Opening Hours:
Dec 11th (Saturday) 10am to 8pm
Dec 12th (Sunday) 10am to 6pm
Location: The Invisible Dog Art Center, 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Subway: F or G to Bergen Street
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at southpaw
Saturday, 12/11
NYC PUNK + UNDERGROUND RECORD FAIR 25+ great tables of Punk, HC, Power Pop, D.I.Y, New Wave, Metal & Indie.
Full Bar + DJ’s all day
more info: recordfair@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/nyundergroundrecordfair
www.facebook.com/punk.underground.record.fair.nyc
Everyone
admission: $5
door time: 10am - 430pm
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Electric Mess, Lovestruck, Born Loose, Les Sans Culottes @ Bar 9, 9pm - Hell's Kitchen
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at coco 66 in greenpoint
SAT 12/11 - Soft Babies present PIZZA PARTY
FREE
A night of sketch comedy w/ writers and actors from the UCB Theater and The Pit.... its a sketch comedy show with FREE PIZZA!!!
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a 9 dollar well drink drink special? WTF? Only listing bc its breedloves bday
Bringing Nightlife To a Whole New Level...
SPICE NYC presents
Hotel Holiday Party
Saturday, December 11th 2010
Inc Lounge @ The Time Hotel
224 West 49th Street
(Bet 8th ave + Broadway)
www.incloungenyc.com
Sophisticated*Gorgeous*Venue
**Special Birthday Celebration for **BREEDLOVE**
Live Performance By Funky Electronic Treo TAYISHA BUSAY + BREELOVE
While at Inc Lounge, sitting at the jet-black bar, so sleek your Gin & Sin Drink looks as though it’s walking on water
below black Lucite chandeliers, you notice a wave of contrasting black and white patent leather settees,
curvy-striped leather club chairs, brown alligator swivel stools and deep, plush red velvet couches,
all accented by Timorous Beasties wild orchid and graphic tattoo mermaid wallpaper and black mirror mini plasma screens.
MTV & Music Choice Award DJ Rob Dinero spins-Top 40's,Pop,Electro,House,Funk + Rock & Roll classics all night!
Photographs By**Miguel Rocha**
Drink Specials
Grey Goose Mixed Drinks $10
Well Drinks $9
Budweiser-$5
$12 Cover*21 & Over*Valid ID
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Gratitude after party meets Santacon Preparty
Be Wild Woman, Kiana Love and $mall ¢hange present
RISE: a delightfully conscious rise & shine party
Saturday Dec 11th 3am til 10am. $10 cover.
Sunrise is symbolic of new beginnings, and as the sky lights up so do our spirits. After the mystery of the night the sun bursts across the sky shining warm and oh so brightly.
JOIN US FOR:
A dancefloor experience that celebrates the Dawn.
A magical place where the late night merry pranksters meet the early morning soul seekers
Greet the dawn & celebrate you with a delicious Sunrise Lovin' Ceremony by Kiana Love...... followed by (more) dancing!
Musical Selections by $mall ¢hange
additional sounds by the Barney Iller and other folks...
Special birthday/ celebration for Kiana Love
Raffle for Sankalpa: Art Journeys! Follow Krupa Jhaveri o upcoming Art Therapy efforts in India: http://sankalpajourneys.com/
DELIGHT IN:
Healthy & decadent libations
Food altar~ worship your body & bring offerings to share
Sunrise Valentine altar~ declare your love
DIY massage, massage, yoga, art, hooping & more.
Come strrrrretch, dance, hoop, relax, be wild.
c u on the dance floor!
Kiana & $mall ¢hange
all happening at Brooklyn Urban Sanctuary (Majic BUS)
RSVP Kiana@bewildwoman.com with 'rise' in headline
for directions



Sunday, December 12, 2010
Liz Phair @ Maxwells, Hoboken, NJ
Sunday 12/12/10 8:30 PM