Shakespeare in the Park Casting Announced

Public Theater announced a lineup of actors for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park, and although fans of A-listers like last year’s Al Pacino may be disappointed to see a lack of big names, the cast includes some seasoned theater actors.  The New York Times reports that the two plays, Measure for Measure and All’s [...]

Photo of the Day: No Guts, No Gator

Above, The History Channel sets up a clever campaign on the Upper West Side.  My Upper West tipster Susan snapped this photo of a “subway gator” outside of the Trader Joe’s on 72nd and Broadway.  The display is a street promo for the second season of The History Channel’s Swamp People, a reality show following [...]

Friday: The Sunburnt Calf’s 1st Birthday Party

RSVP soon and come to The Sunburnt Calf (79th between Broadway and Amsterdam) on Friday to celebrate the Calf’s 1st birthday.  Enjoy 2 hours of all you can eat or drink for only $10 (cash only, pay at the door) to help honor one year of the Australian bar and restaurant’s existence on the Upper [...]

Alec Baldwin Stops by Lincoln Center

Above, Upper West Sider Alec Baldwin heads to Lincoln Center late last week to do a commercial shoot and some interviews.  Lincoln Center’s blog caught Baldwin doing an interview with the celebrity news show Extra after he did a commercial for Capital One.  The star is reportedly promoting the bank’s Venture Rewards credit card, planning [...]

2011 Street Fairs Announced

Although it seems hard to believe that summer is around the corner while you bundle up for the seemingly millionth time this season, we really are getting close to warmer days.  Here’s another sign that we are approaching the warm season… Community Board 7 has announced a list of 2011 street fairs in the area.  [...]