Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 57)
Art: Billy Sullivan
Billy Sullivan has always been a drawing whiz, but his new paintings—sexily poetic portraits of downtowners, artists, bohemians, and best friends—take center stage. They radiate luminous, sunlit color, a crackerjack hand, and a love of life. Sullivan has also curated a show of young photographers for Nicole Klagsbrun’s Chelsea gallery, thru 6/6.
Music: Fischerspooner
Fischerspooner (their third album, Entertainment) is fundamentally a live act: all winking theatrics and elaborate costumes. Even as the spotlight has turned away from the musicians, their thesis remains static, their ambitions grand. They subsist in that alternate universe, thriving within the walls of their venues.
Culture: NYC Popfest 2009
It’s the third year for Popfest NYC! Prepare to hear some incredible indiepop from across the US and the world. Over 30 bands playing over 4 nights in New York City + indiepop dance parties to keep you dancing into the night! May 14-17, Various locations.
Did You Know…about Hawk?
Hawk is a humanoid, autonomous, wireless, and handsome robot made by Canadian company Dr. Robot. He’s got WiFi, a GPS navigation system, dual cameras in his moveable, animated head, and a host of other cameras and sensors that keep him trucking along.
This Week’s Non-Holidays
Leprechaun Day (Today, May 13th)
Leprechaun Day is dedicated to the little elves of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day is a huge day that celebrates Irish pride and everything about Ireland. Leprechauns with their precious, hidden pot of gold deserve their own day reserved just for them.
Dance Like a Chicken Day (Thursday, May 14th)
Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the “Chicken Dance”, all you’ve got to do is dance like a chicken. While any dance song will do, there’s no dance like the Chicken dance.
National Chocolate Chip Day (Friday, May 15th)
National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!?
