hipsterdufus
Photographer?
Alrighty. So I'll be visiting NYC from the 11th (arriving in the morning) to the 14th (leaving in the afternoon). I'll be staying in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. I am primarily interested in eating, drinking, and photography. Not too interested in touristy things (been there twice before), but I do plan on going to the Brooklyn Art Museum/Botanical Gardens. Anyone know of anything else cool that I must see in/near my neighborhood? Any good places to eat/drink (love microbrews and dive bars) that you recommend? Mostly looking for Brooklyn suggestions, but I'll travel to Manhattan (or one of the other buroughs of NYC) for something really cool. Thanks in advance.
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
Maybe you'll run into the OHD! (Original Hipster Doofus) Also, be sure to check out Michael Scott's favorite classic pizza establishment, a little hole in the wall called Sbarro.
/I may be watching too much television.
/I may be watching too much television.
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Oh Hi Eric
Not sure if YOU mean this Month and are Presently in NYC
or Coming Next Month April
TWO Good EXHIBITS IN THE CITY:
MOMA; 54th Street between 5 & 6th Avenue
Cindy Sherman
Exhibit thru June 11
Jewish Museum: 1109 Fifth Ave/ 92 Street
The Radical Camera / a Comprehensive Look at the the 'Photo League' Photos
from the End of The Depression to the Start of The Cold War
Exhibit thru 25 March
Not sure if YOU mean this Month and are Presently in NYC
or Coming Next Month April
TWO Good EXHIBITS IN THE CITY:
MOMA; 54th Street between 5 & 6th Avenue
Cindy Sherman
Exhibit thru June 11
Jewish Museum: 1109 Fifth Ave/ 92 Street
The Radical Camera / a Comprehensive Look at the the 'Photo League' Photos
from the End of The Depression to the Start of The Cold War
Exhibit thru 25 March
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Katz's delicatessen on Houston St. (pr. "house-tin"). Worth the trip from Brooklyn.
International Center of Photography. Worth the trip from Brooklyn.
International Center of Photography. Worth the trip from Brooklyn.
I can't believe you forgot to mention the Atget exhibit at the MOMA too!
semordnilap
Well-known
I think there's an Atget show at moma as well–yep, just checked. It's on 'til the 9th of April. Man I'm bummed that I probably won't get down before it closes.
EDIT: Ha, you beat me by the second it took to make sure it wasn't closed yet.
EDIT: Ha, you beat me by the second it took to make sure it wasn't closed yet.
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
Whoops, I should have specified April.
Anyhow, thanks for the suggestions, everyone! Great stuff. The museums alone could keep me busy for days... Btw, if anyone wants to meet up for dinner, let me know. It'll just be my wife and I, but we're fun people, I promise!
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
Btw, barcade looks amazing. That tap list... yum...
Laughing at dogberryjr's comments. Me and Kramer will hit up Sbarro's; don't worry!
Laughing at dogberryjr's comments. Me and Kramer will hit up Sbarro's; don't worry!
Try to see it... it is well worth it. So ahead of his time.
MCTuomey
Veteran
It's breaking my heart that I can't get to NYC before MOMA's Atget moves on ...
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
semordnilap
Well-known
I'll see if I can finagle to get down there on the 24th. It's funny though–I used to drive down & back from Boston every Saturday, no sweat, but now it just feels like such a haul.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
I got a temporary membership guest pass to the Brooklyn Rod & Gun club that my friend Paul gave me. He's a bouncer there, but if you mention me I'm sure both you and your wife will both get in. Just PM me your address and I'll send you the pass.
Don't be fooled by the name its basically a musician hangout bypassing needing a liquor license by being a private club. Location is 59 Kent Ave. Williamsburg right along the waterfront almost under the Williamsburg Bridge.
Cal
Don't be fooled by the name its basically a musician hangout bypassing needing a liquor license by being a private club. Location is 59 Kent Ave. Williamsburg right along the waterfront almost under the Williamsburg Bridge.
Cal
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
Thanks for the offer, Cal. I'll send you a PM.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
It will be in the mail tomorrow.
Cal
Cal
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
Okay, so weird question... I'm going to be in NYC tomorrow for the Pulp show at Radio City Music Hall. I'm going to be carrying a Canon QL19 rangefinder loaded with Tri-X for the day, but I'm worried that with RCMH's strict no-photography policy that I won't be allowed in. Since my temporary residence is in Brooklyn, I'd prefer not to do a round-trip there and back to drop off the camera. Are there any storage lockers near RCMH? Any way that you guys can see around the "no-photography" policy? The camera is a bit large to stick in my pants...
Are you sure you cannot get it inside? I don't know of RCMH having a strict policy at all... since it is a tourist destination.
From their site...
"Cameras
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[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif]For the Christmas Spectacular and other family events, 35mm and digital cameras will be permitted in Radio City Music Hall, however, you must refrain from taking pictures during the performance. Taking photos during events is distracting not only to the performers, but your fellow patrons as well. Video cameras/recorders are strictly prohibited.This policy will be strictly enforced.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif]For concert events, this policy is at the discretion of the artist. Please call Guest Relations at 212-465-6225, any weekday during normal business hours, for more information."[/FONT]
From their site...
"Cameras
[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif]For the Christmas Spectacular and other family events, 35mm and digital cameras will be permitted in Radio City Music Hall, however, you must refrain from taking pictures during the performance. Taking photos during events is distracting not only to the performers, but your fellow patrons as well. Video cameras/recorders are strictly prohibited.This policy will be strictly enforced.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif]For concert events, this policy is at the discretion of the artist. Please call Guest Relations at 212-465-6225, any weekday during normal business hours, for more information."[/FONT]
Damaso
Photojournalist
Head to the Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg on Friday evening. They open it up and you can get cheap draft beer and meet some cool folks!