Nabe News: August 26
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Shep gone, Will Forte quits SNL, and Rockaway Beach, all in today’s neighborhood news roundup!
37 Kenmare Now for Rent
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 6:35 am
Once upon a time, Yee Fay Inc. was the operative business inside the squat warehouse at 37 Kenmare Street. Not anymore, though. Their signage was pried from the roofline, and replaced with twin leasing signs. Indeed, the spot is now up for grabs.
SOFTlab Installation Opens Today at Bridge Gallery
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 6:26 am
For the last couple weeks, we’ve been watching a group of young folk prepare the latest installation inside the Bridge Gallery at 98 Orchard Street. From early morning until late at night, the volunteers and artists toiled to assemble the extensive network of colorful panels into a trippy tube of psychedelia. At any given moment, there is at least one person staring through the windows for a quick peek of the art. It’s hard to miss.
Last Remnants of the V Train
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 6:18 am
Looks like the V train is having the last laugh; it’s not quite dead yet. Although the subway line was phased out back in June, and a hipster party thrown to celebrate-slash-mourn, subtle remnants of its existence are still visible.
Gallery 151 to Reopen at 350 Bowery
Posted: August 26, 2010 at 6:12 am
It appears Gallery 151 will soon return to a familiar venue. The pop-up exhibitioners spent a brief period of time at 350 Bowery, but moved on to the green pastures of the Village Green on East Eleventh Street last year. Soon they’ll be back on the Bowery for more.
