It’s a portable party maker that lives up to its rowdy name. The Block Rocker, Ion’s compact PA, is a powerful all-in-one sound system that includes a universal dock for iPod, a microphone, an instrument outlet (for an electric guitar) and hook ups for other CD or MP3 players.  Perfect…
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Belvedere has gone over to the dark side. In collaboration with Andre Saraiva, renowned graffiti artist and co-proprietor of Le Baron in Paris, the super premium vodka brand has launched Belvedere IX (pronounced One-X), a new spirit that as is titillating as the nightlife scene it embraces.
The elegant white look…
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Foodies and families alike will gather this weekend at the schoolyard of PS41 for Futurehood, a community block party to benefit the school’s Greenroof Project.
On Saturday, October 4th, the neighborhood will enjoy an afternoon of gourmet snacks (by Bobo Restaurant, Gramercy Tavern, Royale Café and Murrays Bagels), cooking demos, face…
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Fashion Week started with a big bang on Thursday night at the MINI Rooftop NYC, an event space in Hell’s Kitchen that has been transformed for an exclusive 10-day cultural event series. Hosted by international style publication, Dazed and Confused, the opening party featured a headline musical set by the…
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As with most industries, being a true insider means that you have some pretty connected friends on speed dial. When it comes to the world of events, that person is Karrie Goldberg, who has created a name for herself as the go-to-girl for those looking for the best venues…
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Your music is portable so why not your DJ? Some cutting-edge technology has eliminated the need for bulky DJ rigs and CD players.
Dubbed the “Playstation Portable for music,” the Pacemaker ($760) from Swedish company Tonium is so small it fits in the palm of your hand. It features…
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If you can’t hop on a plane to Paris for a romantic weekend at the chic Hôtel Costes, this might be the next best thing. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the hotel’s ever-popular music compilations by world renowned DJ Stéphane Pompougnac, a limited edition suede collectible box…
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Soul food nightly. That’s the mantra of Tillman’s, a sultry spot on West 26th street that evokes the old world charm of Harlem jazz lounges and underground speakeasies from the 1920’s and 1930’s. You can almost feel the spirit of music legends Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and…
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It’s not everyday that someone tells you that music saved their life. At a benefit for Free Arts NYC, I met Tourie and Damien Escobar, teenage brothers that claim their love for the violin helped them escape a life of hardship. I found their story as compelling as their…
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If your friends tend to be the type that always seem to be just returning from London-Ibiza-Punta-del-Este, then you’ll need to play the right Euro globe-trotting tunes when you have them over for drinks.
The Colors Collection by Bargrooves holds enough sultry house and electric jazz to keep your guests lounging,…
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When temperatures start to rise, there is a mass exodus out of New York City. Whether to Montauk or St. Tropez, we do whatever we can to bring the party to the beach. But, there are always a few weekends when you just can’t get away.
My advice on how…
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If you were a girl growing up in the 80’s, you were most definitely a fan of Duran Duran. In my group of friends, you were either madly in love with lead singer Simon Le Bon or bassist John Taylor.
Given my longtime “appreciation” for the band, I could hardly…
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