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Looking Back, Looking Forward – What is 2011?
A savant from my high school just mused (via facebook) that MTV will turn 30 this year. But that’s not the only milestone birthday on the horizon. Next September, the 9/11 Attacks will turn 10. In October, Walt Disney World … Continue reading
Andrew Bird: Alien or Not?
Before I even ask the question again, the answer is: alien. My New Years’ Resolution last year was to stop reading commentary on websites, most notably refraining from delving into the murderously offensive and obtuse comments on Youtube. But if … Continue reading
The Addams Family: A New Musical
Broadway just got a little “creepier” and “kookier” (and “altogether ookier”). The Addams Family Musical, starring Nathan Lane (Lion King, Stuart Little, Mousehunt) and Bebe Neuwirth (A Chorus Line, Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity) provides some dark humor amidst the bright … Continue reading
Free Lunch Lesson #2: Brooklyn Public Library
Here’s some food for thought, libraries are free. Free books. Free bathrooms. Free wifi. Welcome to installment number two of Free Lunch Lessons. They are literally just giving out knowledge and they don’t care who knows about it – Mo’ … Continue reading
Free Lunch Lesson 1: First Saturday’s at the Brooklyn Museum of Art
Apologies for delays. Although the long-awaited “Incontinence Awards” have been pushed back, I have decided to opt for some literary kindling to restoke the dull flame of blogging desire. In keeping with the general limitations on having a good time … Continue reading
IB’s Solace Awards: The Year in Review
For the resilient few, remaining loyal to the Breakfast, it has been a wonderful year hasn’t it? I am proud to announce that Incontinental Breakfast is turning 1 year old in the coming weeks. This milestone has afforded me the … Continue reading
Local Natives at The Beach on Governor’s Island
Like a father to a son, I feel like I have tacitly watched Local Natives grow into themselves. Every so often, you find a band that you wish you were in. You wish you were friends with the guys, writing … Continue reading
The Frick Collection
Henry Clay Frick’s Fifth Avenue estate is now a world class collection of art. Continue reading
In the Heights – Broadway for a New Generation
In the Heights – This Tony Winning musical is a massive success, with high energy, and modern themes. Continue reading
West Side Story: The Battle for New York
Hell’s Kitchen. Jets vs. Sharks. If you have a hard time imagining gang wars between scantily robed, rail-skinny dancers, you aren’t alone. Besides the fact that this is a Broadway classic, West Side Story is hard to swallow in light … Continue reading