New York City’s top coffee shops are transforming into popular cocktail venues, featuring $15 drinks and lively crowds.
At 3 p.m. on a weekday at Day-Glow Cafe in Bushwick, barista Joshua Thierry leans over a coupe glass, his focus intense as he crafts a drink. The creation on his mind? Twin Peaks, a well-liked coffee cocktail. It resembles a Manhattan with cherry blossoms on top, contains a coffee kick yet is completely alcohol-free, […]
USA Fencing updates its policies regarding LGBTQ-inclusive venues and the national anthem
The USA Fencing board has decided to revise its policy regarding host sites for events, emphasizing states that have LGBTQ-friendly laws. This change comes in response to criticism faced for penalizing a female fencer who refused to compete against transgender opponents. The scrutiny reached a height during a Congressional hearing earlier in May. The board […]
NYC venues say they were duped into hosting bands with alleged neo-Nazi imagery
Two Queens Bars were dupled this month in a band that advertises a band that Neo Nazi's image is said to be indicated. Corona's Jumber and Ridgewood Transpecos were planning to host the band Von and Zoroa on January 26 and 27. Eduardo Ramirez, a member of both groups, opened for hearing a band belonging […]
Mayor Karen Bass introduces ambitious public transit plan for LA Olympics; no cars allowed at venues
The city of Los Angeles is home to just under four million people, with millions more living in the surrounding metropolitan area. Many of these residents rely on their cars to get to the area on a daily basis, which contributes to the city’s notorious traffic congestion. The Paris Olympics will conclude on Sunday, after […]
$10M Governors Island renovation to bring food, event venues
According to media reports, a former armory on Governors Island, located in the heart of New York Harbor, will undergo a $10 million renovation that will bring new dining options and a large event space to the island. In addition to renovating Taco Vista, a casual Mexican restaurant that has been operating on the 172-acre […]
Washington Capitals’ and Wizards’ Capital One Arena rated one of most dangerous NBA venues
Capital One Arena was ranked as one of the top 10 most dangerous NBA arenas, according to a new study. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown, the Capital One Arena hosts Washington Wizards and Capitals games. It was ranked as the eighth most dangerous arena based on factors including fan behavior and the crime rates for […]
Jewish musician has 2 shows canceled after venues’ staff reportedly refuse to work his events: ‘Islamophobic and transphobic’
A Jewish artist and his band were unable to perform at two events this week after some staff at the host venues reportedly refused to work at the events. Matthew Paul Miller, well known to fans Matisyahuperformed at the Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, and was scheduled to perform at the […]
Matisyahu Accuses Concert Venues Of Antisemitism. Venues Blame Something Else
Hit songwriter Matisyahu accused two concert venues of anti-Semitism after his show was canceled in February. Matisyahu is a Jewish-American reggae artist best known for hit songs such as “The Rock”.king without a crown” and “sunlight” was informed hours before his show that the venue was canceling. Venue Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico, […]
Matisyahu accuses two venues of antisemitism for canceling concert as venues blame âsafety concernsâ
Jewish-American singer Matisyahu has accused two music venues of anti-Semitism after the concert hall canceled his show at the last minute this week. The Rialto Theater in Tuscon, Ariz., announced hours before Matisyahu’s Thursday concert was scheduled to begin, citing “safety concerns and staff shortages,” that it would issue refunds to all ticket holders. “The […]
Trump teases possible rally at New York City venues, predicts migrant crisis could sway Democrat voters
Trump: “We can turn New York upside down, it’s changing” Former President Donald Trump joins “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss facing four criminal charges and plans to campaign in New York City’s South Bronx and Madison Square Garden. Former President Trump hinted in an interview with Fox News on Sunday that rallies could be held […]