mosaicmannyc:

Here’s Jim presenting his new pig mosaic to Matt Lindemulder of Porchetta on East 7th Street (btw 1st and A).

It’s the latest of Jim’s commissioned works for businesses around the ‘hood.

Matt: “I’m speechless.”

Be sure to stop by the shop, pick up a sandwich (they’re unreal) and check out Jim’s work.

And, once again, if you are a local business that might be interested in a commissioned work by Jim Power for your store: 

E-mail nycjimpower [AT] aol.com or call 646-236-1547

Previously

Close-up:

Awesome!

via esquared:

Rare Finds // The Upper Rust (445 E. Ninth St., 212-533-3953). Whenever I want to find anything specific, I go to this estate-sales haven. I’ve bought drying racks, little vases. I collect Nelson McCoy ceramic flower pots, which I find there.

— Chloë Sevigny (Insider’s Guide to NYC in the WSJ)

(photo: via kittylittered)

I’ve always found that place to be rather pricey for what it is. Then again, I’m not a movie star. 

;-)

Anyone else have a favorite place in the neighborhood for great salvaged finds?

Chinese New Year’s Dragon At 7A

Photo by Hugh Burckhardt

Happy Birthday, Ray!

As we reported earlier, Ray Alvarez of Ray’s Candy Store celebrated his 79th birthday in style with his now-annual birthday burlesque extravaganza at the shop on Sunday night.

He was joined by some friends and neighbors who came for cake and to raise a glass to Our Man Ray. 

And, of course, for the show.

Ray was teased and tantalized by the lovely and talented Justine Joli.

While not one of the more traditional stages on which she’s performed, Justine got right into the spirit of things once she realized how special an occasion it was and how much Ray means to the neighborhood.

Only posting G-rated shots, but let’s just say Ray’s smile was wide! It’s not every day he has a star of screen and stage dancing on his counter…

Good times had by all.

If you’re in the area this week, be sure to stop by the store and wish Ray a very happy birthday!

Thanks to Ray’s friend and one-time employee, Ilya, for whipping the festivities together at the last minute. Happy to help!

More photos and reviews:

Via E.V. Grieve by way of Shawn Chittle

Via Lindsay Wengler

And thanks to everyone who came out!

Follow @RaysCandyStore on Twitter

Ray’s Candy Store on Facebook

And the lovely Justine Joli on Twitter @JustineJoli and Tumblr. (Her proper site is in the works).

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Rave in Tompkins Square Park, circa 2007 or 2008

I was passing by a rave in Tompkins Square Park and decided to investigate. I think it was the summer of 2007 or 2008.

via Vimeo user Jilleen Liao

h/t @cire_e

Do you have any old footage of the E.V. collecting dust somewhere? Break it out and share!

deepdance:

Turntables on the Hudson
in association with Liquid Sound Lounge & Om Records presents

J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science
“UNDERCOVER” Record Release Party

DJ J-Boogie - OM Records
DJ Nickodemus - TOTH, Wonderwheel, ESL
DJ Jeannie Hopper - Liquid Sound Lounge, WBAI

Friday, January 27th, 11p-4a.

$5 before midnight.

$10 general admission.

@Drom - 85 Avenue A bet 5th & 6th Street

Support by: Deepdance Promotions, Fusicology, Co-Sign Radio Promotions, Om-Records

www.turntablesonthehudson.com
www.liquidsoundlounge.com
www.jboogie.com
www.dromnyc.com

marccasale:

A little old testament themed street art…cut Eve a break

laulaunyc:

Cute postcard (Taken with instagram)

New York, East Village, 1991, photo taken by Genevieve Hafner

“Cute”

Surprise! It’s Ray’s 79th Birthday Burlesque Extravaganza!!!

TONIGHT, January 22 @ 10:00 PM

Ray’s Candy Store

113 Avenue A

Be there to wish Our Man Ray a VERY Happy Birthday!

And, please buy something while you’re there!

(The festivities have gotten pretty wild in years past…)

For more, follow @RaysCandyStore on Twitter or Facebook

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