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New MensWear Line Hits Manhattan (AELEIS)

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

Why don’t we talk about fall/winter collections on this horribly hot day? Fashionistas will tell you that it is better to stock up early on the latest trends, and nothing screams more “latest” than a new line with a vintage twist. AELEIS New York, the new menswear line by designer Philippe Trinh is sure to [...]

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Winners All Around – The Paper Plane Derby

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 15, 2010 Art

By all accounts the Come Out and Play festival was a huge success. And we’re pleased to say that The Paper Plane Derby (featured earlier on THM) was winner of the Best Family Game! CONGRATULATIONS! Our very own Stephen Tortora-Lee was an eager participant in the derby and wound up bringing home “Most Innovative Design”; his [...]

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Paper Planes – The Only Way To Fly!

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 4, 2010 Art

Tell me the truth . . . Paper Airplanes – Origami for Americans or just a clever way to send the math test answers across the room? America’s favorite paper company, Dunder Mifflin, used the Paper Airplane in the director’s cut of their paper commercial, and everyone’s favorite engineer – Dilbert – has one in [...]

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Sister, Sister (And More) At The Frick Collection

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 26, 2010 Art

Living in New York, flanked by some of the best museums of the world we often tend to forget that our city is home to some of the best small collections as well. Last Sunday I spent some time reacquainting myself with the Frick Collection and I was reminded just how much I enjoy this [...]

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A Haunting At The Chelsea Hotel

by Anne Jordanova May 21, 2010 Art

I felt very compelled to share my experience of staying at the notorious Chelsea Hotel last night, as today it is still rattling me to the bone. I had a shoot last night, Wednesday, at the hotel in room 501. I found out it was an incredible suite on a floor very famous for housing [...]

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New Forms Of Something Different: A Review Of “Three Sisters Come And Go”

by Sarah V. Schweig May 17, 2010 Art

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take, and good poets make it into something better, or at least something different. T.S. Eliot The very idea of Three Sisters Come and Go was risky to begin with. A collaborative effort between the actors — Liza Cassidy, Claire Helene and Jackie Lowe [...]

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In Defense Of The Real World

by Sarah V. Schweig May 4, 2010 Art

I’m not big on the real world. But The Real World–well, that’s a different story. I don’t have cable. I don’t even have a TV. It is therefore impossible to use innocent channel-surfing as an excuse to pause on a program of eight strangers living in a mansion having their lives taped. No. The steps [...]

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Antonio’s Guide To April

by Antonio Miniño April 1, 2010 Art

It’s creeping up, you can tell by the rainy days and not-so-freezing weather. There’s also that mixed fashion I so love in Spring and the month of April; half the population is braving the still somewhat crisp temperatures and taking off the layers and boots, while the other is still hiding behind the winter parkas [...]

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I’m STUFFED

by Antonio Miniño April 1, 2010 Art

“Through the magic of Leprechauns, Papa Smurf, Michael J. Fox, and all other things small, we make wee-sized, delightful stuffed animal versions of you.” That’s how the masterminds over at “I Am A Stuffed Animal” describe their ingenious service. The reason why it is ingenious is because they are bringing custom made stuffed humans to [...]

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Parsons Presents Fashion In Film: New York City

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 30, 2010 Art

All screenings in Tishman Auditorium The New School, 66 West 12th Street 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. April 6 ANNIE HALL Dir. Woody Allen, 1977 Introduced by JUDITH THURMAN Reception precedes screeningWoody Allen’s classic tale of New York City romantic neuroticism stars Diane Keaton in the era-defining title role. Introduced by Judith Thurman, [...]

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Easily Museumed

by Sarah V. Schweig March 13, 2010 Art

…then wilt thou not be loth To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far. -John Milton One day, a few years back, wandering confused and aimless as I often did when I first moved to New York, I found Paradise. It was another month or so, though, before I realized [...]

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The Wo(man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño March 12, 2010 Art

Name: Marielle Lindsey Occupation: J. Crew Manager Age: 28 Zodiac: Taurus Favorite Restaurant: Chat and Chew. Longs for: a good milk shake. Fears: a good milk shake. Beliefs: “When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” Where is she going: Checking out the Silk [...]

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NYCIP Presents “New York, The Super-City”

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 8, 2010 Art

Press Release from New York Center for Independent Publishing: New York served as the model for Gotham City, inspired Will Eisner as he created the noirish adventures of The Spirit, and became a recurring character during the 1960s resurgence of Marvel in comics such as Spider-Man and Iron Man. Comics expert Peter Gutiérrez will moderate a high-energy round-table on the relationship [...]

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Condemned To Skate Free

by Sarah V. Schweig February 25, 2010 Art

Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. —Jean-Paul Sartre I. “Let’s build a stadium,” someone said. “Let’s fill the bottom of the stadium with ice,” said another. “And let’s fill the stands with people.” Everyone nodded. “We could affix metal blades to a [...]

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Review- Danzon (Dzul Dance)

by Antonio Miniño February 12, 2010 Art

Dzul Dance is an ensemble troupe that has amalgamated dance with aerial arts in their new show Danzon at Baruch Performing Arts Center. In Danzon we are submerged in Mayan rituals, offerings, the supernatural world, and a love triangle between a man and two women, while showcasing the music of different Latin American artists the [...]

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The Wo(Man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño January 28, 2010 Art

I have to admit, it has been hard for me to wrap around the idea of posting The Wo(Man) In The Window after the earthquake that hit Haiti. I was thinking of using the column to inform on ways on how to donate and help – but you can check out the extremely helpful Washington [...]

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A Stocking Full Of The Happiest Holiday Media Just For YOU!

by Karen Tortora-Lee December 23, 2009 Art

Before heading off for a long winter’s nap, I thought it would only be fitting to send you into the holidays with visions of sugarplums and such. So, here is my Christmas wish for you all, and if you don’t celebrate Christmas, here’s hoping the Internet waves simultaneously translate my wishes and retrofit them to [...]

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