Who wouldn’t want to a weekend getaway in the Hamptons? It’s the ultimate peaceful, natural landscape that is easily accessible from the City, which makes it the perfect getaway to take your mind off your daily grind in Big Apple. As fall arrives, it’s tempting to give up your dreams of the Hamptons in favor of a weekend getaways in the Carolinas or Florida. Don’t give up so just yet! A weekend getaway in the Hamptons is a great trip come spring, summer, or fall.
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We hope to have shown you how a weekend getaway in the Hamptons has it all. With these popular sights and attractions, the Hamptons is a perfect destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of the City.
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance. Since 1979, the festival’s mission is to showcase Chicago’s vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate jazz audiences of all ages. Produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events | Programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago Grant support to the Jazz Institute of Chicago provided by The Chicago Community Trust and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
September 1-4, 2016 • Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park • FREE Admission
Fresh oysters help kick off the unofficial start of autumn at this acclaimed post-Labor Day festival in Chicagos trendy Roscoe Village neighborhood that’s celebrating its 18th year in 2016.
Tents housing fresh seafood as well as other culinary delights from local restaurants are but one highlight of what has grown over the years to become a truly unique change-of-season happening. There’s also arts & crafts.
Another major draw? An eclectic music lineup (past performers include The Human League, Alien Ant Farm, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and Men at Work) plus a stellar lineup of several top Irish music acts.
Shock Top Oyster Fest Lineup
Entertainment
12:00 pm – The Blind Staggers
1:30 pm – Michael McDermott
3:15 pm – Waco Brothers
5:00 pm – Hank & Cupcakes
6:15 pm – Catfight
8:00 pm – Bruce in the USA
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location:Roscoe Village (Damen & Roscoe) | Chicago For more info Visit Oyster Fest here.
In an industry redundant with sequels and trilogies, it’s exciting when an original idea finds its way to production. The Secret Life of Pets, Illumination’s newest box office offering, is one of these projects. This family-friendly film imagines what animals do all day while their owners are away at work. Centered around the cute, energetic Max (Louie C. K.) and his newly adopted ‘brother’ Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a slew of other playful, colorful characters create a world where dogs travel by pipeline and a band of forgotten pets plot revenge in the New York City sewers. Despite some tired story themes, it earns points for a sound structure and, most of all, for being incredibly cute.
Imagine courtesy of slashfilm.com
The incident that starts this story is Duke’s adoption into Max’s home. Max is dedicated to his human Katie and prides himself on being her true and loyal companion. Duke’s arrival, predictably, upsets this balance. Suddenly, the two dogs find themselves competing for Katie’s affections. When a careless argument leads them into harm’s way, the two are forced to help each other escape dogcatchers, rebellious pets, and runaway vehicles to get back to their beloved Katie.
It’s hard to deny that Illumination tapped a conceptual goldmine with the talking pets concept. We humans, tend to anthropomorphize our pets on our own, and playing into this fantasy. Writers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio do this quite well too. Within minutes of being alone without Katie, Max is already moaning phrases like, “She’s been gone forever. She must have abandoned me.” When Katie returns seconds later to retrieve her keys, Max’s musings become particularly comedic.
The film moves at a brisk pace introducing different pets in their respective homes. A few fun paradoxes are thrown in here, such as a poodle who head-beats to hard metal and a lazy cat who raids the fridge, but before long we are headed off with Max and Duke on an adventure in the outside world.
This outside world is, somewhat ironically, is far more predictable than its domestic counterpart. Within minutes, Max and Duke have encountered sly stray cats and a dogcatcher armed with nets. These two troupes similar to an old dog-lover classic: Lady and the Tramp. While on their way to the pound, Max and Duke are intercepted by the Flushed Pets, a gang of abandoned animals who have sworn to enact revenge on humans. The Flushed Pets (a tattooed pig, chameleon, and murderous rabbit) rescue Max and Duke from the dogcatchers and usher them into the sewers, all the while resembling a mixture of Toy Story story-telling devices (Sid’s mutant toys and Lotso’s gang of thugs).
From this point on, the film expands its cast of characters and sinks deeper and deeper into Toy Story imitations. Gidget, Max’s adoring neighbor, leads these characters, along with a band of dogs, cats, and a hawk make their way through the City in search of their lost friends. While brief asides follow their progress and provide comic relief, the search is ultimately distracting, diverting attention again and again from Max and Duke’s budding friendship. In the scenes we do get to spend time with the two dogs take it has a similar trajectory as Woody and Buzz in the Toy Story franchise. A scene where Duke returns to his old home only to find his owner no longer lives there echoes Jessie’s song, ‘When She Loved Me,’ theme for theme.
In the end, everyone returns home safely to greet their humans after a long day. Charming, and once again humorously familiar, the film finishes on the high note it began, which does leave a satisfied sense of completion. Overall, The Secret Life of Pets is nothing new, and perhaps something a little too familiarly old; but then again, I loved Toy Story. Didn’t you?
These thrifting tips will help you approach this trendy way to shop practically. Thrifting can save you money, the headaches of battling for parking at the mall, and dealing with disinterested sales staffs that “literally can’t even.” Big name designer stores have a lot of downfalls, too. Pricey items enticing you to spend your entire paycheck can lead to an empty wallet quickly. Sure, you’re interested in finding a chic outfit that’s unique and functional, but at what cost?
Thrift shops are a great alternative to high-end fashion stores. They are more intimate and usually filled with an array of different styles that span decades and countries. These stores are wonderful little spots to let your inner creator free to explore combinations, choices, and styles you may not have considered before. A vintage sweater might be the perfect accent to your wardrobe, and odds are it’s a cheaper option than the designer sweater you had your heart set on before. There’s no need to strain your wallet, or your ego when, shopping for defining outfits! If you’re looking for something different and new, go thrifting! Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you embark on your outing.
Set Vague Goals
Typically when you go shopping you know what you’re looking for. If you’re fashionable, your preferences are probably very specific. Thrifting is fun, but it does require an open mind to different looks and ideas. Leave specificity at home and go for an adventure at your local thrift store. You’ll need to keep a few things in mind, of course, to make informed choices that fit with the rest of your wardrobe. If you are looking for a sweater or scarf, know what colors you have to work with. This will let you imagine what it will look like when combined with what you own. If possible, wear the item you’re looking to compliment so you can try realistic possibilities with it. However, if you just know you need seasonal items, shop freely! Thrifting should be inspiring. Set vague goals and explore all options.
Dress The Part
When thrifting, you want to be comfortable since it may take some time to dig through the piles of clothes. Dress casual and simple. This is the time to find your unique needle in a haystack. Trying on items over your outfit will also cut down on the time you have to spend in long, fitting-room lines, if there even is one. Don’t forget to wear socks, too. When trying on shoes, you want sustain sanity as much as possible, and you can’t always count on others to take the same courtesy.
Bring Cash
The small prices of individual items at a thrift store can pile up if you keep finding things you enjoy. Four dollars for a shirt is a steal, but if you find 10 or 20 shirts, the prices will add up quickly. To avoid over-spending, bring along predetermined amounts cash that represents you budget. That way, you’ll know when it’s time to stop.
Get Familiar
Getting to know the thrift shops in your area has the potential to get you a leg-up. Deals and discounts are sometimes given to loyal thrifters. It’s one of the best thrifting tips that many people aren’t aware of. Many stores have customer loyalty perks so you can save the next time you visit for more cool outfits. Some are far more private than designer stores as well. You have the opportunity to start a relationship with the employees and reap unique benefits.
We hope these thrifting tips will help you dominate your local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores like some sort of mega-hipster. Thrifting should be fun and relaxing. Let it be! If it’s all about looking good and saving money, so enjoy the ride.
Hangry Garden + Bulletin are turning the giant vacant lot on N8 & Driggs into a summer block party – a place to hang all day, relax, and enjoy. Meet and shop local designers, snag eats from the best NYC food vendors, sip on a beer and play games in the sun. Expect a variety of wine and beer and local DJs spinning to help you enjoy these beautiful summer months. See you there every weekend starting Saturday, July 9!
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band bring The River Tour (#TheRiverTour) back to MetLife Stadium, the Number One Stadium in the World, for two shows this summer.
Tickets for the August 23 and August 25 shows are on sale now, available online at www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, and by phone at: 800.745.3000. If tickets remain, fans can purchase at the MetLife Stadium Box Office beginning Thursday, May 19 at 11am ET. There are no presales for this event.
Tickets prices are $68, $105 and $150, plus applicable fees.
There is a maximum ticket limit of ten (10) total tickets per show per household, of which a maximum of six (6) may be for the General Admission (GA/Floor) area. For example, fans can purchase six (6) GA/Floor tickets and four (4) Reserved Seats or ten (10) Reserved Seats. The entire field/floor will be General Admission (no seats).
Springsteen opened the European leg of the Tour at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, home of FC Barcelona, with a three and a half hour, 36-song set, including selections from The River album and other classics.
Bruce Springsteen has performed a total of 81 times at the MetLife Sports Complex (MetLife Stadium, Giants Stadium, and Meadowlands Arena) including 66 times with the E Street Band. The Band returns to the Meadowlands for the first time in four years, having played three shows in September 2012, including the memorable “birthday show” where fans were able to celebrate Bruce Springsteen’s birthday with a cake and happy birthday sing-a-long when the show went past midnight.
The concerts will feature classics as well as selections from The River.
Free Fridays at the Seaport Museum | Free Programs and Activities
Fridays, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28 | 3pm – 7pm (4 Hours)
Join us on the last Friday of every month through October for Free Fridays at the Seaport Museum. Between the hours of 3pm and 7pm the Seaport Museum will offer free admission to its exhibition Street of Ships: The Port and its People, as well as thematic educational and programmatic activities including special tours, artisan demonstrations, talks and lectures, and hands-on activities for the whole family.
The program for July includes Hands-on sail-raising demonstrations on the barque Peking, printing demonstrations at Bowne Printers, a tour of the pilothouse on Pier 16., and a special book talk with the author of Captain of the Carpathia, Eric L. Clements held at Melville Gallery at 6pm (registration required.)
The Free Friday program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the Office of New York Assembly Member Alice Cancel.
Please e-mail info@seany.org for more information.
Want to have the best fall fashion? You can be cute and classy this autumn, it just takes a few trims and twists. As the summer fades away, take inventory of your wardrobe. It’s wise to know what you have to work with before going out and purchase a whole new handful of clothes. Here are some simple ideas to repurpose your wardrobe and tweak your outfit for autumn.
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Some of the worst men’s fashion trends ever have left their mark on the world. Men, it’s time to get our sh*t together and stop the fashion atrocities. It isn’t OK to look homeless unless you are, indeed, homeless. Believe it or not, color combinations that look bad and should not be worn. Clothing items that are frowned upon are for a reason. It’s not “hipster.” It’s not bold. It looks awful. Most importantly, people do notice your bad style choices and it can actually effect your advancement in life. So listen up, we can work through this together.
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You can’t get away being the guy who turns up his nose to fashion trends for the rest of his life and expect. Alright. Maybe you can, but we really wish you wouldn’t.
