Handmade Holiday

Thanksgiving has come and gone. We’ve eaten too much pie, hugged our loved ones and reflected on what we’re thankful for. Now our thoughts turn to… buying stuff, of course! Black Friday seemed particularly dark this year with reports of at least three shopping related deaths including the Wal-Mart employee in Long Island who was [...]

Kicking the Plastic Bag Habit

100 billion. That’s the number of plastic shopping bags that the EPA estimates Americans consume each year. (Incidentally, also the number of stars in our galaxy!)

This is really bad news, especially when you consider that plastic bags are made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource and only 1% of bags are ever recycled. The rest sit [...]

Insert Inspiration Here

Everyday a jogger runs near the FDR and sees a sign that depicts a monorail in place of a highway, with the words “insert alternative transportation here” next to it. The small sign and the boldness of its proposition provide him with daily inspiration. This story thrills Eve Mosher, the artist behind Insert___Here, a [...]

Know Your Rights and VOTE!

During my groggy commute this morning, a particular subway ad caught my eye. The ad, paid for by the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) stated: “You have the right to vote…even if you have a criminal record.”
In the midst of this high-stakes presidential campaign, the issue of voter registration and voting rights has [...]

Events Roundup – Labor Day Weekend Edition

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend?

Thursday, August 28
Enjoy latin jazz to benefit ArteRed’s programs in Latin America.
Friday, August 29
Today is your last chance to see the exhibition, Eminent Domain: Contemporary Photography and the City, at the New York Public Library.
Dance the day away at the New York Salsa Conference.

Saturday, August 30

Enjoy the [...]

Politics, Art and More at The Tank

Have you ever been to The Tank? If not, you should really find a reason to go! Currently housed at Downtown Community Television (DCTV), the Tank’s mission is to “provide a welcoming, creative, collaborative, and affordable environment for artists and activists engaged in the pursuit of new ideas.”
In addition to innovative arts performances, they have [...]

Nonprofit Boot Camp This Saturday

Register now for the Craigslist Foundation’s third annual New York Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp. The event will be held this Saturday, August 16 at NYU and is a not-to-be-missed event for any current or aspiring nonprofit leader!

This action-packed day will coach you in key aspects of starting and running a nonprofit or social enterprise [...]

Teens Raise Their Voices: Urban Word NYC

Duck into the Lower East Side’s Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe on any given night and you’ll find the tiny space filled to the brim with folks enjoying slam poetry, comedy, live hip-hop or Latin jazz. This summer, if you happen to show up on the last Saturday of the month you’ll find something pretty amazing: some [...]

Mark Your Calendar: July 9 – 15

Looking for something to do this week? Here’s a sampling of fun and enriching upcoming events.

Wednesday, July 09:
Central Park SummerStage: Music & Film – Machito: A Latin Jazz Legacy, Bragging Rights: Stickball Stories

Thursday, July 10:
Behind the Book Reading Series: Sarah Schulman and Rivka Galchen at KGB Bar
Bed-Stuy Block Party 2008: 123 Community Space
Reel New [...]