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Arts and Culture

NYC Pride Activities for June 26th!

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All You Need is Love By Sipros for The Bushwick Collective (Photo By Gail)

I can’t believe that Pride Month is coming to a close already, when it should really be celebrated all year! Wah! You still have time to celebrate Pride with many activities, including the Parade, planned for today, June 26th. Get all the details at This Link!

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This Mural, which went up on June 15th, 2022, was located on First Avenue near 16th Street on the front window of the Stuyvesant Town Leasing Office, but was taken down in early August.

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Lifestyle

Facebook in 2022: Tips and Tricks for Using the Platform

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In 2022, Facebook will have been around for fifteen years. That’s a long time for any technology company to stay on top of its game, and Facebook shows no signs of slowing down. Users continue to flock to the platform in droves, and businesses of all sizes are using it as a powerful tool to reach their customers. In this article, we’ll go over some tips and tricks for using Facebook effectively in 2022. Whether you’re a business owner or a consumer, there’s something here for everyone!   Continue reading Facebook in 2022: Tips and Tricks for Using the Platform →

Lifestyle, Products

Diamond Types: Classification, Cut, and Clarity

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Diamonds are a classic gemstone for any occasion, especially weddings and engagements. A diamond’s  sparkle first attracts our eyes, followed by our hearts. However, there is more to diamond information than sparkle, especially when making a lifetime investment. Generally, the cut, clarity, carat, and color are the parameters to consider when buying diamond jewelry. In this article, we will look at three Cs: Classification, Cut, and Clarity.
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Film and Television, Pop Culture

Orange is the New Black Season Three Subway Ad

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These ads for the new, third season of Orange is The New Black — where each character is depicted on the front of a Jesus Candle — started showing up in the subway last night on those interactive information boards that they have in some stations (if you’re lucky). I’m only on season two, so I have some catching up to do!

Music, Pop Culture

Escape Music Festival Comes to Brooklyn NY! UPDATED

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NOTE: As of September 29th, 2014, Escape music Festival has moved venues to Governor’s Island Beach Club.  

Escape Music Festival, a highly anticipated live electronic and indie rock music festival, is proud to announce its first interactive concert experience October 11 – 12, 2014 at Pier 9 in Brooklyn, NY. The festival plans to showcase 30 performances and attract a crowd of more than 16,000 people over the course of two days. Featured artists include Placebo and Yeasayer, along with Ra Ra Riot, Bakermat, ASTR, Tesla Boy, Basecamp and Follow Me, as well as DJ sets by The Crystal Method, Neon Indian and STRFKR.

The Festival will also host North America’s first El Row performances from resident DJ’s Oscar Aguilera, Marc Maya and more. Coming off its extremely successful summer residency at Space in Ibiza, Spain, the experience-based performances will combine top-notch underground talent along with interactive art, roaming theatrical performers, and a fully immersive state-of-the-art production design.

The full lineup, along with more information about the interactive elements will be released over the next few weeks leading up to Escape Music Festival. A limited amount of Early Bird 2-Day weekend passes for Escape Music Festival will be accessible to those ages 19 and up and are available now at Escape Music Fest  for $80.00 while tickets last.

Escape Music Festival will be providing ferry service from Manhattan and shuttle service from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. For more general and transportation information and to purchase tickets, visit: Escape Music Fest.

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