The
Nightlife Culture Review for January 11, 2012
Compiled by
Gamal Hennessy
Prince of the City
How to Find Live Music
in 2012: There
are hundreds of live musicians playing in New York nightlife every week. Here
are a few apps to help you find the ones that are right for you.
New Elite Yelp reviews
for 2012: including
UCB Theater, Henrietta Hudson, Sons of Essex and Cellar 58.
Culture
(From
@DNAinfo) A landmark Harlem firehouse is going to be
reborn as Afro-Caribbean Cultural Institute. Hopefully it
will include exhibits on the contributions jazz, reggae, salsa and other art
forms had on nightlife and New York in general.
Crime
(From
@VoiceStreet) A cab driver was recently arrested for
the rape of an early morning passenger. There is no indication from this story
that the alleged victim was coming from a club, but it is a scenario that could
easily involve nightlife patrons so awareness is key, even after you leave
the club.
(From @nightculturenyc)
Michael Mele: The alleged murderer of
Laura Garza goes on trial this week. Garza was last seen leaving Marquee.
Drinking
(From @nightculturenyc)
Is a can of whiskey (that holds 8 shots) for
$5 a great idea or a disaster waiting to happen? You can’t close a can
once you open it, so the incentive to drink all 8 shots at once will be very
strong. Who knows what your incentive might be after that…
Music
(From @nightculturenyc)
Hip hop: Emerging artists from NJ prove
that local artists continue to influence East Coast rap.
(From @nightculturenyc)
DJing: The Respect the DJ movement
brings the spotlight back to the people behind the decks.
(From
@CMJnetwork): Artist submissions for CMJ
2012 are open now via @Sonicbids
Venues
(From
@EaterNY) A new high end spot called Dans Le Noir
offers patrons the chance to dine in a pitch black room. Candle lit tables are
romantic and sexy, but how dark is too dark?
(From @nightculturenyc)
Is the case against Escuelita bar about public
safety or anti-gay bias?
(From @nightculturenyc)
This recent retrospective looks at the historic evolution
of Julius, one of New York's oldest gay bars.
Have fun.
G
