Brass Monkey Opens Rooftop For Non-Hipsters

NYC has plenty of hipster spots and it’s cool to find a non-hipster page via Brass Monkey. This new rootop addition to the space it a welcome site for those tired of having to dress up in expensive hipgirl clothing for a night out on the town. Sometimes you just want to wear jean and a fitted t-shirt and be yourself.

Brass Monkey roof deck, 55 Little West 12th St (between Washington and 10th Ave), 212-675-6686



Road Trip: Chicago

Taste of Chicago is coming up and I was recently in Chicago doing a meeting. Chicago is a beautiful town with a rich history and beautiful buildings. So maybe its time to take a road trip out of New York City and go spend some time in Chicago. There are a lot of things to do and see in Chicago. Wonderful shopping, museums, and a rich community. And of course you have to get a Chicago style hot dog while you are out there.

One of the things I really wanted to get into was the Real Estate in Chicago Il . I have an old College homegirl who was a really nice place with her daughter out in Naperville. They house was a 2 bedroom and it was really cute . The Real Estate in Naperville was very very nice! I was like if I had more cash I would move myself out to Chicago and check out the Real Estate in Chicago Land. But then is not place like New York for sure but Chicago is a great place to check out. Taste of Chicago is one of the best events you can go to and it will really give you a good feel of what Chicago is all about.

Water Guns Assassination is Back!!!!!

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! StreetWars is a 3 week long water-gun assassination tournament that is coming back to NYC in September 2008.

At the start of the game you will receive an envelope containing the following:

* A picture of your intended target
* The home address of your intended target
* The work address of your intended target
* The name of your intended target

Upon receipt of these items, your mission is to find and kill (by way of water gun, water balloon or super soaker) your target.

It’s so no!!!!!! www.streetwars.net

Fri 7/4: Chaka Kahn @ Bryant Park

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Bryant Park, 7am, FREE.

Multiple Grammy Award winning Kahn was a member of the funk band Rufus before starting her solo career with hit such as “I’m
Every Woman” and “I Feel For You.” 42nd St, between Fifth and Sixth aves (7 to Fifth Ave; B, D, F, V to 42nd St-Bryant Park) 212-512-5700 www.bryantpark.org

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Fliers

The BK Hip-Hop Festival is coming soon. Check out the cool fliers made to help promote the event.

Click on a Flier to make it go big.

Cigars at Famous Smoke

I was walking in the Village the other day and walk passed a guy sitting at a table rolling a Cigar. I’m not big on smoking but I did enjoy the smell that was coming from the show and I was also enjoying the craftsmanship that the roller took with creating the cigar. If you have a smoker in your family and they enjoy cigars and your not in an area with a smoke shop then you can try out Famous Smoke Shop. They carry just about all you will need to started enjoying cigars or as a gift. Famous Smoke Shop features Cohiba cigars, Macanudo cigars plus just about every accessory you can think of. They carry product from of the best places around the world. The US has quality cigars but Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil are also know for having some of the best cigar products around. One of the coolest things about their website is the interactive online catalogue.

I’ve never seen something line this online before at a shopping site. You can turn the pages by dragging then from right to left to look through the catalouge. Then by click on the page you are taken to that section of the page to find out more about the product. It’s a very cool experience.

HaRLeM’s HoUSe MuSic :][: Choices 2nd Sunday :][: July 13

Featuring: Dj Andre Collins
When: July 13, 2008 - 7PM to 12AM
Where: National Black Theatre**
2031 Fifth Avenue @ 125th Street
Harlem, NY 10035

Sweet & SaVoRy :][:Soulful House & FuTuRe ClasSics :][:

Members FREE before 8pm | $8 after | Guests $10 all night!

Co-Hosted by Vintaj, Millennium Soul 4U Productions :][:Sound by Tarik, aka Wonderworks Entertainment (201) 207-6511

**For more information, visit us on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/choices2ndsunday

**FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD**
Dj Andre Collins - Live @ Precious Hall 2008 (Sapporo, Japan)
To download mix, click here: http://x.imeem.com/RGtWbwa1Ug

Where to Get Tickets for Sonic Youth for 4th of July

Sonic Youth day-of ticket distribution

American Express Presents River To River Festival 4th of July - Sonic Youth/The Feelies - LIMITED Day-of Ticket Distribution

There are a very limited number of tickets for the July 4th Sonic Youth with The Feelies show that will be distributed the morning of
the concert. These tickets will be available two per person on a first-come, first served basis starting at 9:00AM in Battery Park
directly across from the main entrance to Castle Clinton. The line will be forming along the mall, from Castle Clinton towards the World
Trade Center Memorial.

For a map of the distribution location, click here:
www.rivertorivernyc.com/Day_of_Ticket_Pickup.pdf

You bring the coffee and we’ll bring the tix! See you on the 4th…

Janet Jackson Untitled MTV Show Casting Call Dates:

Janet and her team are hosting auditions in Chicago, NY, Atl, and LA. Starting in about a week..so get your routine ready

1. Chicago, IL — July 1st @ Joel Hall Dancers & Center, 1511 W Berwyn Ave.
2. New York, NY — July 5th @ The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd St.
3. Atlanta, GA — July 9th @ Dance 411 Studio, 749 Moreland Ave. Southeast
4. Los Angeles, CA — July 15th, Location TBD

Make sure to print out all the necessary forms or if you can’t make it you can send in a video tape. Visit http://www.prodigycasting.com/ for all the info.

Rihanna’s Instore Signing of Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded

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Rihanna will be at the Times Square Virgin Mega Store tomorrow to sign copies of the re-release of Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded. She will be there from 3pm-5pm.