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This is just so much dorky goodness that I have to post the full entry. From Kottke.com:

I might be shooting myself in the foot by posting this, but the table of contents for the newest issue of the New Yorker is usually available on Sunday on newyorker.com, the day before the issue hits the newsstands and arrives in subscriber mailboxes. All you need to do is hack the URL of the TOC from the previous Monday. Here's the URL for the April 23 TOC:

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2007/04/23/toc_20070416

"2007/04/23" is the date of the issue and "toc_20070416" refers to the date of the posting. This then is the URL for the April 30 issue:

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2007/04/30/toc_20070423

At right is the cover for tomorrow's issue, which includes Adam Gopnik's piece on the Virginia Tech shooting, a new piece by Atul Gawande, and Anthony Lane's review of Hot Fuzz. Monday's New Yorker on Sunday is usually only available to the select few of the Manhattan media elite who are sped their new issues hot off the presses. Now everyone can have a similar experience on the web.

Enjoy.

via kottke.org

Rat City Roller Girls: Season 3, Bout 2 on Saturday, March 31/07

I'll be at a conference all weekend, so I won't be able to make it to this one. If you go, send me a report:

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David Bowie's High Line Tickets on Sale Friday, March 30

I've been a Bowie fan for years (who hasn't?) but I have to wonder what he was thinking when he added Laurie Anderson to the line-up of this otherwise fantastic sounding festival. It's beyond me, but like Dave J said of TS Eliot, "I suppose every author (or whatever Anderson is) has a fan or two."

If anyone out there wants to buy me Ricky Gervais tickets...

From the promoters:

The H&M High Line Festival is a new multi-discipline arts festival that will be curated each year by a different artist. The inaugural edition, curated by David Bowie, will run May 9 to 19, 2007.

The ten-day mash-up of music, film, comedy, visual art and performance will highlight all of David's favorite artists. The best of the best.

The inaugural 10-day festival will take place in venues near the High Line, the elevated rail structure soon to open as a public open space, running through the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/HellÕs Kitchen. A portion of each ticket sale will go to benefit Friends of the High Line, the 501(c)3 organization currently working with the City of New York to transform the 1930Õs rail structure into a park, set to open in 2008.

Please Note: none of the events of the High Line Festival will take place on the High Line itself.

via BuzzFeed

Twitter yourself Mad, or Watch Picasso on YouTube or MySpace

Twitter is a great idea for those of us who feel the need to try every new communication idea. The basic principle seems to be that there is space in the continuum of--phone call, Email, Skype, AIM, and blog post--for a simple way to just hang a sign on the digital door to say, "Back in 5" or "Gone fishing" or even "Got an itch I need to scratch".

Yet I remain unconvinced. Most people I know are too busy to even stay current on Email. No way will friends ping Twitter to see if I'm at my desk. It reminds me of this film of Picasso drawing. Yes, it's interesting...once. But I'm more interested in what he does than in how he does it. Is this too "destination is more important than the journey" for you?

watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgAYTC9bRY

check his home page here: http://www.myspace.com/picassoart 

 

Seattle Notables Costume Party @ McLeod Residence, Seattle

You've heard about the infamous "Seattle Notables" Exhibition coming up at the McLeod Residence. Leave it to the McLeod's to take it to the next level. Get ready for the "Seattle Notables Costume Party!"

From Lele McLeod:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

McLeod Residence invites you to celebrate your favorite local notable by dressing up!

Wanted: Tom Skerritt, Juan aka Frye Apartment Guy, Dale Chihuly, Slats aka The Original Hipster, Mayor Greg Nickels, DeeDee Rainbow, John in the Morning, Governor Christine Gregoire, Artis the Spoonman, Greg Lundgren, Buster McLeod, Sunny Kobe Cook, Ben Lashes aka Mr. Belts, Ade, The Cowboys aka The 49ers, Reggie Watts, Nancy Wilson, Tyhooke, Dan Savage, Trainwreck aka Trickiniqua aka Heyyyy, Cameron Crowe, Nancy Pearl, Stone Gossard, The Button-wearing Bus Expert, Skerik, Sean Nelson, Baby Gramps, Paul Allen, Linda Derschang, Jamaican Flag Cape Runner, John Curley, Ichiro, Dave Matthews, Guy with Two Bulldogs, Regina Hackett, Dina Martina, Real World Danny, Sherman Alexie, Congressman Jim McDermott, Link the Zelda Hunter aka Elf Boy, Mark Arm, Rob Thielke aka Honk for Fonk, Ben Gibbard, Jack Benaroya, Paul Rucker, Adam Arkin, Tom Robbins, Howard Schultz, Korby Lenker, Jackie Hell, Three Imaginary Girls, Steve Pool, James Brown Santa, Greg Kucera, DJ Riz, Dave Bazan, Jeff Bezos, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Charles Mudede, The Nordstrom Family, Anne Gould Hauberg, Chocha Fresca, Chris Cornell, Sally Brock, Lele McLeod, Ballsport players, Krist Novaselic, Chris Weber, Kenny G, Mariner Moose, Fay Jones, DJ Trent Von, The Big Kahuna, Matthew Kangas, Peter Buck, The Moneytree Caterpillar, Mimi Gates, Sonics Squatch, Ben Exworthy, Pike Market Piano Guy, SuttonBeresCuller, Bill Frisell, Bartender Murray Stenson, Geisha Starr, Bill Nye, Jen Graves, Tom Douglas, Cardboard Cutout Air Guitar Guy, John Keister, Rat City Rollergirls, Pet Squirrel Guy, Maggie McLeod, Christopher Frizzelle, Emery Carl, Gene Juarez, Giant Ave Baby, Scott Lawrimore, Seattle Center Tuba Player, Robyn Hitchcock, Michael Winters, Fankick, The Crescent's "Star", Ken Schram, Jetpack McLeod, Bill Gates, Your Favorite Notable...

Every time we mention this we remember a couple other notables... so feel free to reminisce a while and find that notable that has meaning to you.

Prizes will be awarded to the best costume. Make your notable proud!

Costumes are required!! Costume Contest judged by The Lashes!

Tickets can be purchased HERE. Drink tickets are included with admission.

Paris is the Anti-Berlin

Great article in Sign and Sight about the expat scenes in Paris and Berlin, or rather, Paris vs. Berlin.

"France is in the process of creating an anti-Berlin. Or rather, Paris and Versailles are creating this, for a hint of hipness rarely survives the trip out to the suburbs. The world's writers and artists are drawn to Berlin where the old Baudelaire maxim still holds that beauty today is bizarre (in other words ugly) or interesting and dirty. Music, fashion and film are drawn to Paris, to pursue their work in freedom and impeccable style in front of perfect facades."

For the Francophiles in the house, this seems like the time to make your move...

via signandsight

New York Fashion Week Fallout

Freezing temps seem to have made it to the runway. From Refinery29:

For the last seven days, New York has been locked in a deep freeze and, wouldn't you know, it seems some designers have caught a case of frostbite. While all the expected characters arrived at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with well-crafted fall/winter 2007 collections, we couldn't help but feel as if fashion was a little frozen this season—we weren't exactly shivering from excitement. Caution and care seemed to trump passion and progress, and even the more daring designers were buttoned-up against the chill. But rest assured, in between all the fur and front-row frenzy, Refinery29 was able to find enough truly inspiring independent embers to keep you warm and optimistic through the spring thaw.

Karen Walker

read the full article here

via Cool Hunting

Have an Eco-friendly Valentine's Day

February 14th is right around the corner, and while many deem Valentine’s Day “just another Hallmark holiday,” few ladies can resist the romantic appeal of cute underwear. This year, treat your girl to something that is not super-sexy, but green as well. There are a ton of eco apparel companies, but few green lingerie outfits whose bras and panties don’t look like your grandma’s knickers or burlap sacks. We’ve written about Eco-Boudoir before, a company that makes a full line of sexy and sustainable bedroom accessories. And here are a few more “outfits” that offer cute undergarments for the sexy sustainable lady in your life.

Enamore offers a racy, special occasion lingerie, made from sustainable materials such as hemp, organic cotton, silk, and soya. We love their black and white Peek-A-Boo collection, as well as their silky soft bed jackets and kimonos.

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Lou Reed @ National Arts Club

This morning on the Art Forum Diary is posted possibly the worst picture of Lou Reed EVER. Sorry Lou:

Post your complaints here: http://www.artforum.com/diary/

National Arts Club off Gramercy Park for a “Secret Show” by Antony, of Antony and the Johnsons.

IQONS; Fabulous New Fashion Site

Currently in the soft launch phase with plans to launch more formally later this month, IQONS serves as a platform not only for indie designers to show off their wares, but also as a style ecosystem where everyone from retailers, makeup artists and photographers to editors, publicists and financiers can display their work and connect. In addition to offering professional showcases, IQON profile pages also distinguish themselves by having spaces specifically inviting members to list their favorite designers and brands. The site also offers opportunities for appropriate brands and retailers to get on board, such as the forthcoming design competition IQONS Project (details to be announced soon) created in partnership with online fashion retailer Yoox.