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Jews “Told to Register” in Eastern Ukraine

Greg SarafanApril 17, 2014No Comment

2014-04-17T15:25:34+00:00

According to reports in Ukrainian and Israeli media, leaflets were handed out to Jewish persons in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, ordering that they provide a list of...

Keep Your Eyes On the Sky Tonight For a Total Lunar Eclipse

Jabari Kefele April 14, 2014 1 Comment

2014-04-14T17:22:05+00:00

Tonight the skies will be illuminated by an incredible celestial event known as a...

Ukraine Crisis Updates: Quick Guide on Energy Wars

Allison Gangi April 14, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-15T21:11:41+00:00

HIGHLIGHTS: Pro-Russia occupiers defy deadline The troop buildup along Ukraine’s eastern border could be...

The Good, The Bad, and The Awkward – Your Sunday Evening News

Ashley Cizek April 13, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-13T21:50:14+00:00

The Good: We’ll go ahead and start with the good news, here are the...

Stop and Surrender the Quesadilla, Mr. Miller

Adam Sarafan April 12, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-13T18:18:05+00:00

Bode Miller is known as one of the best downhill ski racers...

Has Russia Finally Started Its Invasion of Mainland Ukraine? – Crisis Update

Greg Sarafan April 12, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-13T00:10:02+00:00

Update 4.12.14 11:54 PM EST Local media and witnesses have reported the take over...

Music

Friday Night on Thursday Night with Flume [Review]

Elliott CarverApril 18, 2014No Comment

2014-04-18T18:11:16+00:00

For those of you who’ve never made the trip out to Denver, there is a lot of cool stuff here. Beyond the 65, now 73, recreational marijuana dispensaries, we also...

The Disco Biscuits Sell Out Irving Plaza– Limited Thursday Night Tickets Still Available

Kristen Grennan April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T14:04:14+00:00

Weekend tickets for the intimate Disco Biscuits run coming up July 12-14, 2014 at...

The Pimps of Joytime Take the Bowery Ballroom Back In Time

Jennifer Mott April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T13:13:08+00:00

Saturday brought lots of warmth and sunshine, and there was no better way to...

Get Ready to Set Sail On The Groove Cruise 2015!

Jabari Kefele April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T20:07:42+00:00

From its humble beginnings as an intimate trip for 125 friends in 2004, The...

Bear Creek Music & Art Festival Announces 2014 Initial Lineup Featuring Umphrey’s Mcgee, Lettuce, Break Science and More

Sam Cohen April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T20:46:25+00:00

Big IV Productions has announced the initial lineup for the eighth installment of the Bear Creek...

Shpongle Closes Out Museum of Consciousness Tour on Long Island

Kristen Grennan April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T15:15:02+00:00

By Kristen Grennan (@KristenGrennan) The Shpongle DJ set as performed by Simon Potsford closed...

LGBT

Why I Need The X-Men In My Life

Andie CastilloApril 17, 2014No Comment

2014-04-17T10:20:02+00:00

As a child, I was usually left to my own devices. Granted I grew up in the ’90s, so there were no iPods, laptops, or computers immediately accessible to...

Gays In the Military: A Portrait of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’s Impact

Andie Castillo April 1, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-01T19:09:28+00:00

It’s no secret that the LGBTQ community has suffered abuse stemmed from the US...

Queer Rapper Fly Young Red Releases “Throw That Boy P***y”

Andie Castillo March 29, 2014 No Comment

2014-03-29T12:26:17+00:00

It’s quite uncommon to see a queer person in the hip-hop world, rapping especially...

Federal Judge Rules Texas Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Jennifer Mott February 26, 2014 No Comment

2014-02-26T19:51:15+00:00

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the Texas gay marriage ban is unconstitutional. Approved...

George Takei Takes on Arizona: Calls for Boycott of Arizona Business Over Anti-LGBT Law

Greg Sarafan February 25, 2014 No Comment

2014-02-25T15:42:40+00:00

George Takei is taking on the state of Arizona. Calling for a boycott of...

Music Festival News

TomorrowWorld Tickets on Sale Now!

Ashley CizekApril 18, 2014No Comment

2014-04-18T19:13:45+00:00

“Yesterday is history. Today is a gift. Tomorrow is mystery…”, but a little less of a mystery day by day as TomorrowWorld creeps closer and closer. The largest 21+...

The Disco Biscuits Sell Out Irving Plaza– Limited Thursday Night Tickets Still Available

Kristen Grennan April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T14:04:14+00:00

Weekend tickets for the intimate Disco Biscuits run coming up July 12-14, 2014 at...

10,000 Hours: Last Chance to Enter to Volunteer & Receive Free Mysteryland Tickets!

Kristen Grennan April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T11:48:38+00:00

Have you heard of 10,000 hours? It’s ID&T’s way of getting festival and concert...

Get Ready to Set Sail On The Groove Cruise 2015!

Jabari Kefele April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T20:07:42+00:00

From its humble beginnings as an intimate trip for 125 friends in 2004, The...

HeadCount 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Mountain Jam Kick-Off Party

Kathryn Korcz April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T00:10:44+00:00

Who wants to PARTY? June 4th at Brooklyn Bowl - be there! Come join Headcount...

Politics

The Politics of Millennials: Nick Troiano’s Run For Congress

Penny PfalzerApril 16, 2014No Comment

2014-04-16T15:57:36+00:00

The Millenial Generation, defined as those born between the years of 1982-2003 approximately 95 million Americans, have a lot to say and other, older generations need to listen. They...

Ukraine Crisis Updates: Quick Guide on Energy Wars

Allison Gangi April 14, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-15T21:11:41+00:00

HIGHLIGHTS: Pro-Russia occupiers defy deadline The troop buildup along Ukraine’s eastern border could be...

The West Isolates Russia – Pacifism or the Calm Before the Storm?

Allison Gangi March 25, 2014 No Comment

2014-03-26T20:47:48+00:00

HIGHLIGHTS → US and EU isolate Russia. → Russia faces economic recession. →...

Paternalism Can Save America If We Can Just Get It Right

Greg Sarafan March 24, 2014 No Comment

2014-03-26T10:55:31+00:00

Paternalism’s aim is to restrict someone’s liberty for his or her own good. While...

If You Don’t Like It Don’t Use It: The Information Exchanged From Using Free Wi-Fi

Greg Sarafan March 24, 2014 No Comment

2014-03-24T14:57:56+00:00

Some months ago, while listening to one of my favorite podcasts, PRI’s the World,...

Tour Dates

Friday Night on Thursday Night with Flume [Review]

Elliott CarverApril 18, 2014No Comment

2014-04-18T18:11:16+00:00

For those of you who’ve never made the trip out to Denver, there is a lot of cool stuff here. Beyond the 65, now 73, recreational marijuana dispensaries, we also...

The Disco Biscuits Sell Out Irving Plaza– Limited Thursday Night Tickets Still Available

Kristen Grennan April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T14:04:14+00:00

Weekend tickets for the intimate Disco Biscuits run coming up July 12-14, 2014 at...

The Pimps of Joytime Take the Bowery Ballroom Back In Time

Jennifer Mott April 18, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-18T13:13:08+00:00

Saturday brought lots of warmth and sunshine, and there was no better way to...

Neon Gold Records Hosts a Series of Events with Stellar Lineup, including FKA Twigs & more!

Daniel Rumbold April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T12:20:58+00:00

Starting today, April 17th, Neon Gold Records goes on tour with a stellar lineup...

The Disco Biscuits Announce Summer Nights Tour

Sam Cohen April 14, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-14T14:22:21+00:00

The Disco Biscuits have announced a short Summer Nights tour leading up to to...

Electronic Music

The Disco Biscuits Sell Out Irving Plaza– Limited Thursday Night Tickets Still Available

Kristen GrennanApril 18, 2014No Comment

2014-04-18T14:04:14+00:00

Weekend tickets for the intimate Disco Biscuits run coming up July 12-14, 2014 at Irving Plaza have sold out in just 30 minutes! There are still limited quantities of...

Shpongle Closes Out Museum of Consciousness Tour on Long Island

Kristen Grennan April 17, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-17T15:15:02+00:00

By Kristen Grennan (@KristenGrennan) The Shpongle DJ set as performed by Simon Potsford closed...

Dj Snake Performs at Pacha NYC

Kristen Grennan April 16, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-16T23:08:58+00:00

This post was written by Kristen Grennan (@KristenGrennan) and Jabari LeGendre This past Friday...

Artist Spotlight – SuperVision

Elliott Carver April 15, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-15T11:19:29+00:00

Out of all the talented producers on Pretty Lights Music, I’ve got to say that SuperVision...

Robyn And Röyksopp Announce Album Collaboration

Andie Castillo April 14, 2014 No Comment

2014-04-14T21:40:08+00:00

Not only will Swedish sensation Robyn be touring with longtime collaborators Röyksopp (“The Girl...

Art

“F*cking Tourist”: Capturing the Resentment of Locals in a Simple Gesture

Jasmine FerrellApril 18, 2014No Comment

2014-04-18T16:25:18+00:00

“F*cking Tourists” — if you live in any major metropolitan or noteable location, you can relate. A recent photo series, focusing on this ideal, reexamines the relationship between the...