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Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 69)

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:01:57 -0400

BCU Happy Hour!
Celebrate our recent win and lots of hard work with a well deserved happy hour this Thursday night! Location: TBA

Art: Buriki: Japanese Tin Toys from the Golden Age of the American Automobile
The museum showcases 70 tin-toy cars (called buriki) created by various Japanese designers in Japan after World War II. Japan Society through 8/16.

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Central Park SummerStage, includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever.
This week: Pretenders, Cat Power, & Juliette Lewis, Monday, 8/10, 5PM

Culture: Summer Streets 2009
Your City. YOUR STREETS! Your Playground. NYC DOT presents Summer Streets taking place for three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 8, 15, 22) from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. The route will connect the Brooklyn Bridge with Central Park and there will be recommended connections along low-traffic streets to the Hudson River Greenway, Harlem and Governors Island allowing participants to plan a route as long or short as they wish.

Did You Know…about Nikon Coolpix Dijicam Projector?
The just-announced Nikon Coolpix S1000pj digicam is also a projector. It’s “a very, very clever party trick” that’s sure to get you in the mood to snap pictures and project them onto something.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
Work Like a Dog Day (Today, August 5th)
Work Like a Dog Day honors and recognizes the hardest working among us. Today show your appreciation for those who carry more than their load, and work like a dog.

Wiggle Your Toes Day (Thursday, August 6th)
Wiggle Your Toes Day encourages you to give your little piggy toes some exercise.

National Lighthouse Day (Friday, August 7th)
National Lighthouse Day honors and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea.

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 68)

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:27:04 -0400

Art: Intersections Intersected: Photography by David Goldblatt
Fifty years of impeccable photographs by the South African artist who has framed, documented, and manipulated images of apartheid and its aftermath, often inserting himself into the perspective. The New Museum of Contemporary Art, Through 10/11

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Central Park SummerStage, includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever.
This week: M. Ward, Saturday, 8/1, 7PM

Culture: All Points West Music a& Arts Festival
Jay Z, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Coldplay, Tool, Vampire Weekend, and more, this weekend at the All Points West Music & Arts Festival. Liberty State Park, 7/31- 8/2

Did You Know…about Desktop Hydroponics?
Everybody knows that the best herbs are the freshest. The Power Plant Mini Herb Garden is a tiny hydroponic reactor, capable of sprouting fresh herbs and veggies from seed and growing them using the included spongy soilless medium and nutrient mixture.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
National Lasagna Day (Today, July 29th)
Celebrate National Lasagna Day by baking lasagna and eating it today. If you don’t have the time, or the weather is just too hot, then head out to your favorite Italian restaurant.

National Cheesecake Day (Thursday, July 30th)
Enjoy the day with a piece of cheesecake, along with your favorite topping. If you have time, make the cheesecake yourself.

Mutt’s Day (Friday, July 31st)
It’s Mutt’s Day. Mutts, also called “Half-breeds”, deserve their day in the spotlight, as much as a pure breed. If you own a mutt then you know this day is for you!

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 67)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:17:11 -0400

Art: In & Out of Amsterdam: Art & Project Bulletin, 1968–1989
From its inception, Art & Project, an Amsterdam gallery active between 1968 and 1989, supported an international group of artists associated with Conceptual art, both through the organization of exhibitions and the mailing of an information bulletin. Through November.

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Central Park SummerStage includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever. Through 8/15

Culture: The River to River Festival
Founded in 2002, The River to River Festival is a partnership between the Alliance for Downtown NY arts. The festival boasts world-class performing arts with a broad sweep of programming to enhance the vitality of cultural life in Lower Manhattan. Free through August.

Did You Know…about the Air-Conditioned Bed?
Kuchofuku, makers of air-conditioned shirts, have added a bed to their lineup that gently blows cool air on you as you sleep.

This Week’s Non-Holidays

Hammock Day (Today, July 22nd)
Summer is in full swing, it’s time to slow down and to relax. There is no better place to do this than on a hammock.

National Hot Dog Day (Thursday, July 23rd)
National Hot Dog Day celebrates one of America’s favorite summer sandwiches. It is only fitting that this dog gets its day.

Cousin’s Day (Friday, July 24th)
“What’s buzzin cuzzin?” Cousin’s Day honors your Aunt and Uncle’s kids. If it wasn’t for cousins, family events would not be as much fun!

Wanted: Social Media Intern

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:09:00 -0400

Berlin Cameron is looking for a social media intern (we’re calling it a Twitern) for a three month position at our New York office. It’s your chance to put your twitter and blogging skills to good use, learn about the interactive creative world and launch your career in Social Networking.

We’re looking for a student or recent graduate with exceptional writing and web skills to help develop content and personality for a variety of social networking platforms.

You will work closely with our interactive creative team to help build community, drive traffic for national brands and create relationships with consumers. This is a creative position and not just a typical “do our grunt work” type of internship.

Candidates must be able to bring an understanding of how and why social networking can be used, a strong sense of conveying personality online, and a passion for trying new things in the digital world.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced creative team of advertising professionals.

If you would like to be considered, please contact Jennifer Blakeslee with resume and relevant links to past and current work. Sense of humor and fun personality strongly encouraged.

The very first photos of LouLou, the new baby of...

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:44:51 -0400

The very first photos of LouLou, the new baby of everyone’s favorite president. Congrats Carla and Phil.

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 66)

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:46:15 -0400

Art: Sexy and the City
A randy all-star photography show in which 60-plus years of New Yorkers can be seen kissing, canoodling, fondling, and exposing themselves. Through 8/28 at Yossi Milo Gallery

Music: Siren Music Festival 2009
The Village Voice is downright ebullient to announce this year’s Siren Festival, which will take place on Saturday, July 18 at Coney Island rain or shine. Free!

Culture: Brooklyn Bowl
Centered around a 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue, and food by Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, one block from the burgeoning waterfront.

NYC Restaurant Week 2009
Take advantage of these amazing dining deals! The extended event will let you pick almost all of the restaurants you’ve wanted to try - over 250 restaurants are participating! 7/12-7/31

Did You Know…about Nike + SportBand?
The updated Nike+ SportBand packs an improved screen with a white background for better visibility, along with a welded seal for water resistance and all the usual Nike+ features that can be used in conjunction with iPod nano, iPod touch, or iPhone. This watch is pretty rad at just $59.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
Cow Appreciation Day (Today, July 15th)
Our appreciation for cows can be expressed in many ways. Go out and give a cow a big hug and/or a kiss. Have an ice cold glass of milk or fire up the grill, and cook some burgers. Don’t forget to get your fill of cheese. Sorry, goat cheese is not allowed today.

National Hug Week (Thursday, July 16th)
Celebrate National Hug Week by giving lots and lots of hugs this week!

Peach Ice Cream Day (Friday, July 17th)
Today is Peach Ice Cream Day! Peaches are one of the best flavors of the summer season. People wait for about 48 weeks for the peach harvest to ripen, and when it does, for a few short weeks, its ”peach everything”!

BCU’s planner extraordinaire is featured heavily in...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:21:46 -0400

BCU’s planner extraordinaire is featured heavily in Vice’s 2009 photo exhibition in a bunch of shots by Terry Richardson. Check it out.

“Ahoy” Featuring (from left to right): Dan, Alexis,...

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:14:43 -0400

“Ahoy”

Featuring (from left to right): Dan, Alexis, Dane, Griff and Dave

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 65)

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:34:38 -0400

Art: James Ensor
This exhibition presents approximately 120 works, examining the Belgian master James Ensor’s contribution to modernity, his innovative and allegorical use of light, his prominent use of satire, his deep interest in carnival and performance, and his own self-fashioning and use of masking, travesty, and role-playing. Through 9/21

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2009 season schedule of the free performing arts festival, Central Park SummerStage, includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever. 6/5- 8/15

Culture: NYC Restaurant Week 2009
Take advantage of these amazing dining deals! The extended event will let you pick almost all of the restaurants you’ve wanted to try - over 250 restaurants are participating! 7/12-7/31

Did You Know…about Exit Strategy NYC?
A New York City startup, Exit Strategy NYC, is releasing a mobile application that provides detailed maps of 200 of the city’s subway stations — in all of Manhattan and in key neighborhoods in the other boroughs. No more guessing which is the right end of the platform. The application goes on sale Tuesday for the iPhone, the Android, the BlackBerry and the Amazon Kindle.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
Video Games Day (Today, July 8th)
Video Games Day celebrates popular video games that stormed onto the market, and changed the way your kids play games. From Atari to Nintendo to Xbox, video games provide all too many hours of playing time on your television set.

National Sugar Cookie Day (Thursday, July 9th)
National Sugar Cookie Day is a day to satisfy your sweet tooth. Popular with young kids, and old kids, sugar cookies are delicious!

Teddy Bear Picnic Day (Friday, July 10th)
It’s Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Spend the lunch hour on a blanket under a shade tree with your Teddy Bear.

Brad at MeKong

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:14:35 -0400

Brad at MeKong

Friend of BCP Kenneth Cappello sent us a few picks from his last...

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:34:05 -0400

Friend of BCP Kenneth Cappello sent us a few picks from his last shoot. Congrats Kenneth, im sure this was a fun one.

What?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:34:00 -0400

What?

this was actually the coolest cop i’ve ever met. he gave...

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:27:00 -0400

this was actually the coolest cop i’ve ever met. he gave dane a ride in his car with the lights and sirens on.

i think this guy was at least a 5 pounder.

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:53:00 -0400

i think this guy was at least a 5 pounder.

just like a...

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

just like a miniiiiiiiiiiiii…………….mall.

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 64)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:52:34 -0400

Art: This World & Nearer Ones
Creative Time’s new exhibit transforms Governors Island into an art-tastic theme park of site-specific conceptual installations.

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2009 season schedule of the free performing arts festival, Central Park SummerStage, includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever. 6/5- 8/15

Culture: Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show
The spectacular Macy’s July 4th fireworks display is moving across town in 2009. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the exploration of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson, Macy’s will stage a show stopping pyrotechnic show over the Hudson River instead of the East River this year. Show begins at approx. 9:20PM, Free!

Did You Know…about Eneloop?
Sanyo just announced its rechargeable Eneloop Lamp that serves to light your home when upright or your path when held like a flashlight — automatically, just as soon as it passes the 90-degree mark.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
International Joke Day (Today, July 1st)
Take the opportunity to get the jokes started today. Use the internet to spread funny jokes and stories. If people around the world get into the theme of the day, it just might be the start of something great.

World UFO Day (Thursday, July 2nd)
World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public.

Stay Out of the Sun Day (Friday, July 3rd)
Stay Out of the Sun Day encourages us stay cool in the shade and give our skin a rest in preparation for all the July 4th celebrations on Saturday!

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 62)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:20:31 -0400

Art: Stephen Shore and the Factory
The pioneer of color photography recalls his black-and-white years, hanging out with Andy Warhol and company. 303 Gallery, through July

Music: Jonathan Kane, Jet Ear Party
Veteran NYC drummer-turned-leader and composer Jonathan Kane’s second full-length effort, Jet Ear Party, finds him polishing extended-duration blues-based shuffles with a massed-guitar balm of glistening, postclassical minimalism with an increased melodic sophistication.

Culture: 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is a celebration of Hip-Hop music and culture. Our aim is to highlight Hip-Hop’s legacy as an agent of artistic progression, community building and social change by producing a variety of events from musical performances, Brooklyn Hip-Hop Family Day, film screenings, gallery shows and more. 6/18-6/20, $10 tickets

Did You Know…about Riversimple Urban Car?
A little car from up-start Riversimple looks set to deliver the equivalent of 300 mpg, running on hydrogen and utilizing a network of small fuel cells to power four motors, one per wheel. The recently unveiled prototype manages 240 miles on just 2.2 lbs of hydrogen, has a top speed of 50 mph, seats two (reasonably) comfortably.

This Week’s Non-Holidays

World Juggler’s Day (Today, June 17th)
World Juggler’s Day celebrates talented people who can juggle many balls and objects at a time. Common objects include: balls, clubs, swords, plates, rings, and flaming sticks. The best jugglers can juggle up to ten balls at a time. Celebrate Juggling Day by give juggling a try.

Go Fishing Day (Thursday, June 18th)
Today is Go Fishing Day. It’s a day to go out and bring home a healthy, tasty, meal for the family.

World Sauntering Day (Friday, June 19th)
On World Sauntering Day, practice your sauntering technique and saunter everywhere you go. Sauntering is not a walk, jog, trot, or run, but a form of strolling. Sauntering is a very casual, yet stylish, form of movement.

“The Double Decker Push-up”

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:14:18 -0400

“The Double Decker Push-up”

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 60)

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:38:59 -0400

Free Iced Coffee! Stop by Au Bon Pain anytime after 2:00PM and pick up a free iced coffee!

Art: Pablo Picasso: Mosqueteros
“Pablo Picasso: Mosqueteros” proves that Pablo Picasso was one of the best artists of the sixties and seventies. The nearly 100 works in this ravishing, museum-shaming gallery show are lusciously voluptuous, richly physical paintings — nudes, lovers kissing, still-lifes — as well as drawings that are as masterfully intricate as Rembrandts. Gagosian Gallery thru 6/6

Music: Central Park SummerStage 2009
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2009 season schedule of the free performing arts festival, Central Park SummerStage, includes music, dance, word, film, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever. 6/5- 8/15

Culture: Rock & Run on the River
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s third annual Rock & Run on the River 5K run/walk and celebration. NBC’s Dan Abrams and designer Carmen Marc Valvo will co-chair the post-race party. Sun 6/7, Pier 84, 8AM

Did You Know…about Spy Ear?
The Spy Ear has a secret: a hidden SIM card slot and cell radio that allows you to monitor what’s happening in your absence. Just dial in and listen away — we’re not sure how much you’ll hear from the usual places a power strip is hidden, but it’ll be better than nothing, nosy.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
Repeat Day (Today, June 3rd)
Repeat Day is an opportunity to do things over and over again. Repeat Day is an opportunity to do things over and over again.

Hug Your Cat Day (Thursday, June 4th)
Go ahead and give your cat a big, furry hug. You don’t have a cat? You can correct this today. The month of June is “Adopt a Cat Month”.

World Environment Day (Friday, June 5th)
World Environment Day focuses attention on important environmental issues. This day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

Get Up, Get Out! (Vol. 59)

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:35:06 -0400

Art: Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective
The first major exhibition in New York in twenty years devoted to one of the most compelling painters of the twentieth century, Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective features some 130 works—sixty-five paintings and as many archival items from public and private collections from around the world—that span the entirety of the artist’s full and celebrated career.

Music: Dirty Projectors
Bitte Orca, the band’s new album, explains the fuss—musically, it achieves that seemingly unfeasible feat of sounding new. Listening to the opening track, with its syncopated baseline and flurry of strange, beautiful harmonies, the feeling is surprise, confusion and excitement.

Culture: Japan Day at Central Park
Japan Day at Central Park is an event designed by the Japanese community of NY to promote deeper understanding of Japanese culture and, to say “Thank you, New York!” Japan Day returns with tents offering a wide range of Japanese traditional and family-friendly activities, free samplings of popular Japanese cuisine and powerful stage performances. Sun 5/31, East Meadow

Did You Know…about Robomow?
Like Roomba for your lawn, Robomow rolls out automatically at pre-scheduled times, chops down any unruly grass, then returns to its base station for a recharge. The lawnbot has a tilt sensor that stops the blades if the mower flips over, preventing injury to people and pets.

This Week’s Non-Holidays
Sun Screen Day (Today, May 27th)
Sun Screen Day educates and brings awareness to the importance of using sunscreens to protect yourself and your children from harmful UV rays from the sun. This day is held on May 27th to prepare for the summer and vacation season ahead.

Amnesty International Day (Thursday, May 28th)
Amnesty International Day recognizes the need to protect human rights around the world. The Amnesty International organization strives to accomplish these goals by providing awareness and recognition of the issues. They work to publicize local and regional problems, and to arouse citizens, governments and politicians to action.

Create Your Own Non-Holiday Day (Friday, May 29th)
Today is a day to do just that, have fun with it!