Monday 3.3.08

Weekend in Review
As I mentioned on Saturday I had a couples birthday party to attend but with slight apprehension since I hadn't seen them in a year. My report post party is they still love me. I thought I missed that boat, but reconciliation over bottles of tequila and whiskey always seem to work out.

On Friday I attended Flavorpill and the American Museum of Natural History's One Step Beyond event. Museum parties are becoming the new thing in NYC as every museum is incorporating DJ dance parties into their calendar of events. this phenomena was first started by PS1 with the advent of their summer Saturday afternoon tea dances. NY Museums are realizing the fund-raising / art exposure potential of these events. Museums from the 4 corners of the five borough are having grand soirees with world known top rate DJs in an effort to bring more patrons and funds through museum doors, I was wondering if these events are viable nightlife alternatives, so this weekend I attended One Step Beyond with DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Dirty Finger. All I have to say, is that it is a highly enjoyable way to spend a Friday night. I believe they have the best deal going, as your $20 allows you to dance, drink and socialize as well as see the exhibits including the space show Cosmic Collisions in the oval theater, which was mesmerizing. I mean, I was slightly inebriated but felt like an astronaut in space, you also get a return museum ticket for a later date. The only complaint I have is the drink ticket line was a little outrageously long, they should get another kiosk.

Tonight 3-3
Taste the Art & Drink
Rayuela 165 Allen Street, 6-10pm.
Junior Merino - The Liquid Chef - invites you to come and ‘with all your Senses as he celebrates the official launch of The Liquid Team with an exclusive preview of The Liquid Stage “a School for Mixologists” as well as The Liquid Chef, a show that will be Launched in TV Azteca America. Junior Merino will also be honored by Bartender Magazine and inducted into the Bartender Hall of Fame.



Frank’s Chop Shop Presents Steve Ellis
Frank’s Chop Shop 19 Essex Street between Canal & Hester, 6-8pm, Free with RSVP to events@frank151.com, 42 Below cocktails. Steve Ellis will transform the barbershop into a temporary art gallery in celebration of the limited edition, barbershop inspired, skate decks this evening in a collaborative art exhibit with SHUT skateboards and Frank's Chop Shop.





Behind the Groove with DJ Spinna @ APT
APT 419 W 13th, 10pm, $7.
DJ Spinna spins everything I like; Funk, Soul Jazz, Hip-Hop and Electronic/Dance music. He reminds me of Larry Levan, with his genre bending mixes. If you missed him for free last week in Brooklyn, you can pay to hear him spin tonight.