Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Movin' Out

I have moved to typepad... You can see this blog until the 30-day trial ends on if I decide to keep both blogs running...

Friday, March 26, 2004

Everybody's Working For the Weekend

It's my first official weekend guide, since Daily Candy is doing it then I can, too!

This just in…Big D on Avenue C…Don McCloskey playing tonight March 26 at the C-Note 157 Avenue at 10thSt. Show starts at 7PM. $5 Cover. Come join the Freakshow, baby!

Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 27 at 2PM. It’s a TV and Movie Location Hunt in Greenwich Village. Put on your walking shoes and your thinking caps. ( Make sure they are coordinated!) Hunt price: $25/person.

Sunday ends with a bang! The Hip Hop Hoodios have taken their diverse influences, which includes Latino and Jewish cultures to create a trail mix of rock and rap. The Hip Hop Hoodios are rocking the casa this Sunday, March 28 at S.O.B.’s!

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

One World

Lately, I find myself saying "It's a small world" a lot because New York is a really a small city with many social circles. Now, whenever I meet someone new, there is usually some connection with a friend or a F.O.A.F. (friend of a friend)! So I was really curious when I picked up "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell. I found out that I am a bit of a "Connector". What does it mean? I think it means that I know a lot of people, so if I piss off a bunch of you then I may have to go into a witness protection program!

In related news...look out for The Roots new album dropping this spring, The Tipping Point Sessions.

Monday, March 22, 2004

Shop Around

Another news flash about Halcyon in Brooklyn....They are opening a shop in DUMBO in May!
Announcing....
Halcyon 1.5 The Shop
Opening May 11at 57 Pearl St.
DUMBO, Bklyn at the corner of pearl and water streets
under the Manhattan Bridge 2 blocks from the F train at york st.
stocking vinyl, CDS, DVDS,dj gear, magazines, books,clothing and other select objects of desire
with new releases and merchandise arriving weekly! Yay!


Sexual Healing

Brooklyn Congressman Major Owens has written a play about Viagara. When I read about this "Viagara Monologues" on the cover of the Sunday New York Post, I was shocked! When I lived in his district a few years ago, I even went to a fundraiser for his campaign. Now I want my money back.

I have no intention of judging the 67 year old Congressman attempt at fame or artistic pursuits, but I really believe this type of theatrics is better left to people like Larry Flynt or Felix Dennis

Friday, March 19, 2004

Fake!

Last night, I watched this show on MTV,and it really scared me. It was a disturbing documentary/reality on these twins from Arizona who wanted plastic surgery, so they could resemble Brad Pitt. Mike and Matt are only 21, and outside of some bad acne and nonexistent cheekbones, they looked average. However, I don't think they could have pass a psych evaluation, because they seemed obsessed with Brad Pitt. One of them even remarked that Brad was "beautiful". I think it was irresponsible for MTV to put this on the air! MTV's target audience is full of young adults who are easily influenced by the celebrity culture. I wish the twins well in their pursuits, and I hope they realize that you can't get plastic surgery for self-esteem and an original personality.MTV.com - Onair - I Want A Famous Face - Meet The Patients

Thursday, March 18, 2004

Who Stole The Show?

As counter-programming to the whole Manhattan St Paddy’s Day festivities, I went out with my friends in Brooklyn. First we grabbed dinner at Henry St. Ale House in Brooklyn Heights. They have a turkey sandwich with apple and brie that is just divine. Then we caught a cab to Southpaw to see BoySkout and Brassy. The bands started late, so we had time to kill, and my friends suggested that we stop by CafĂ© Ma on Bergen St. The lounge is cozy and cool, and they make delicious and exotic cocktails, like a Bubble Tea with vodka. After one round of drinks, we head back to Southpaw to enjoy a great show. BoySkout is a girl band with a Joy Division sound and I highly recommend getting Brassy’s latest CD, “Getting Wise” . It’s funky!

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Brass In Pocket

Have you heard of Brassy? Do you live in a cave? Brassy is a quartet who play pop/hip-hop/punk! Lead singer Muffin Spenser and the gang are playing tonight at Southpaw. My friends and I are going and we plan to "Shamrock" and roll! I hear that tickets are $8, so you can enjoy a few beers and concert with change to spare!

The Official Brassy Web Site

with green beer & cheer,
Niche

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

It Ain't Easy Being Green

My buddy Sean Murphy from Murph Guide has spent countless hours preparing this document which is the St. Paddy's Day Bible for drinking, dancing and debauchery. So grab a shamrock, and go!

The Ultimate NYC St. Patrick's Day Listings -2004

With love, lube & gratitude,
Nichelle

Monday, March 15, 2004

Eat It!

Did you know that McDonald's delivers up in Harlem? I found out when a delivery girl erroneously ringed my buzzer of my apartment Saturday morning! Obviously, she had the wrong address, and I directed her to peddle that Egg McMuffin elsewhere. By the way, how lazy do you have to be to have McDonald's delivered to your home?! The closest one to my apartment is one block away, but you'd have to travel some distance to get a good grocer with fresh fruit and veggies. No wonder obesity is an epidemic here in the United States. France's Marie Antoinette was rumored to say, "Let them eat cake"; and we Americans "Would you like fries with that shake?" Funny, huh?

I am anxiously waiting to see the Sundance award-winning documentary, SuperSize Me, which will open May 7, 2004.


With love, lube & gratitude,
Niche
niche_step@yahoo.com

U-G-G-L-Y! You ain't no alibi. You Ugly

Thank God it's over! It has been officially declared that the Uggs boots are so last season. Please stop wearing them! You have been warned by the fashion cops. Spring is on our doorteps, so break out the kitten-heel flipflops or the yoga sneakers. Cool! Washington Square News

With love, lube & gratitude,
Niche

Friday, March 12, 2004

No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn

Brooklyn, have you heard the news about Halcyon? One of my favorite places to lounge and listen to music is closing in April. They promise to re-open in 2005 into a larger space, but my spot at 227 Smith Street is closing. I am little sad!

According to the email I received from the list-serv, the owners said, “we’re gonna blow the roof off this mutha before we let her go! For the final stretch we’ve lined up some amazing talent... Every night from here to April 1st is going to be something special so we hope you make an effort to roll through and share a last good time on Smith St. After officially closing, between April 2-17, we are throwing a series of blow-out weekend keg parties with all of our stuff cleared out of the space, just like we used to back in the day…”


With love, lube & gratitude,
Niche
niche_step@yahoo.com

Thursday, March 11, 2004

I Touch Myself

I am so shy about promoting my own events which is pretty silly, but I gotta do it! I am tooting my horn to say that I came up with either brilliant or asinine idea to hold an open-mic for bloggers. So here it goes!

Nichelle’s Sunday Night Social Presents “The Blog That Ate Sunday!”
It’s an Open-Mic for Bloggers on March 14. Bring your latest and greatest posts to share with the parasitic and enthusiastic people of New York’s blogger community. Sign-up is at 7PM and you get 3-5 minutes to be a star or bore us! We will blog until 10PM. Afterward, I will post the entire list of contributor URLs on my blog, Nichelle Newsletter, so you’ll get a free plug.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided until they run out!

Site: Empire Dance Studio 127 West 25th Street, 11th Floor between 6th & 7th Avenues Buzzer 17

Time and Date Stamp: Sunday, March 14 7PM-10PM

Fee: a mere $5

With Love, Lube & Gratitude,
niche_step@yahoo.com

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Dirty South

What's Next? If you’re looking to get the hell out of Gotham, you can check out the SXSW in Austin, Texas next week. The good music you won't hear on Clear Channel will be featured at this indie festival. Some of my favorites artists are playing like Stiffed, Andrew Bird and Har Mar Superstar.
The music portion is from March 17 through March 21.

Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Your Body Is A Wonderland

When that adorable John Mayer penned that luscious tune, did he have Tom & Sally’s delicious products in mind? You and your “fun buddy” can get your “Willie Wonka Chocolate Factory” freak on with stuff from this small Vermont business based in the heart of Howard Dean country. Tom & Sally's Handmade Chocolates has Chocolate Body Powder, Edible Tattoos, Sweet Body Paints and Heart-shaped Belgian Milk Chocolate Thongs. Whew! I am getting a sugar rush just I am typing this posting. Sweet!

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Monday, March 08, 2004

Hey Good Looking, What You Got Cookin'?

I spent Friday at Natchez, which was supposed to be lovely dinner with my friends and their parents who were visiting from Manchester at a new Cajun place in the East Village. Well, after a laborious two-hour wait and having two rounds of watered-down vodka cocktails, we left. Then we stopped by one of old favorites, Supper. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. The staff is superb, and the food and wine are divine! We even saw a member of the Strokes hangin' out with a petite blonde and some other friends.
Supper is located at 156 2nd Street between A&B. Even if there's a crowd, you can always enjoy a glass of Cupertino at the wine bar next door! The bartender is the best!
For more reviews of New York's best dining check out
Guy's New York Guide

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Friday, March 05, 2004

Ex-BoyFriend

Ok, I am thinking good karma and abundance will drop in my lap because I am giving "props" to my ex-BoyFriend. He's a great guy! His scavenger hunt business, Watson Adventures, is being featured in two articles today. There's a cool article in the Weekend section of the New York Times. Plus, he's representing L.I. with an article in Newsday. Soon they will be writing about me!


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Thursday, March 04, 2004

I am Woman. Hear Me Roar!

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? No wonder it comes in a like a lamb and leaves like a lion! Or maybe it's the other way around. To celebrate women and enjoy good music, check out Kristin Mainhart LIVE at Nuyorican Poets Cafe
236 East 3rd Street (btwn. Avenue B & C). Come downtown this Saturday, March 6 at 10PM. $10

WOMEN IN MUSIC is a new groundbreaking music series that features the hottest and most talented new and emerging female performers from a variety of music genres from Latin to Hip-Hop. This highly anticipated night focuses on groups lead by female artists and their unique perspective on music. Cherry Martinez, of POWER 105.1 FM will maintain this melodic crew of sultry sirens who include the hypnotic Kristin Mainhart / EJ Serrano / and DJ Sabine.
For more info visit Nuyorican

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Wednesday, March 03, 2004

King For A Day

I am presenting a short commentary on today. Call me Andy Rooney! Some girls dance with women. Some politicians bowl for oranges! Some people love Wednesdays, and some dogs love to hump. Last night I saw Don King last night outside 1633 Broadway on my way from work. He's the "king" of promotion, and I could have picked up a few tips. Why?! Instead I walked right past him to get down to the subway station.


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Monday, March 01, 2004

Time After Time

It’s the first day of March, and I feel fine! The weather is amazing, and I am not sleepy from drinking Merlot while watching the boring and epic-long Oscars. There was no need for a five-second delay. In fact, the awards would have been so much better if I have TiVo! Then I would have been able to fast forward through all the rambling acceptance speeches and tributes. Most of the ladies were lovely, so there was not enough fashion faux pas fodder to gossip about.

Anyway, I found this article today about bloggers or content creators. A lot of people still don’t know about us yet, and it’s a damn shame!

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