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Faberge Egg Hunt Comes to Flatiron Public Plazas – Come See!
April 3, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Special Update 4-7-2014: Two More Eggs have appeared in the North Plaza! Be sure to check them out and add them to your list if you are partipating in the … Read More
“Waiting for Godot” Shines With Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart Bromance
March 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroWaiting for Godot is the kind of play that lends itself to infinite interpretations. Samuel Beckett created a masterpiece full of ambiguity, allowing actors and directors to put their own unique stamp on the material. Director Sean Mathias’ rendition, starring Ian … Read More
Stephen Colbert Tweet Exposes Dilemma of Racism, Political Correctness
March 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroStephen Colbert deals in satire. His show, The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, is a satiric show. Judging by the public response to one of “his” tweets (actually tweeted by someone else, but that’s beside the point), many Americans don’t … Read More
Flatiron Partnership Holds Business Assistance Forum at Baruch College
March 26, 2014 | Eric ShapiroCompiled by Louis Hunecke, Eric Shapiro & Tod Shapiro – Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Yesterday, the Flatiron Partnership held a Business Assistance Forum at the Newman Seminar and Conference Center at Baruch College. Students, aspiring entrepreneurs, … Read More
Landscapes/Landschaft Conveys Spirit of New York at Flatiron Prow Art Space
March 24, 2014 | Eric ShapiroNew York City is famous for its art museums, so what better way to expose this bounty of creativity than by displaying it in public for all pedestrians to see? The Sprint Flatiron Prow Art Space has been home to a … Read More
Center for Book Arts Exhibit Showcases Sublime Symmetry of Books
March 20, 2014 | Kristin TravaglineThe Center for Book Arts is a hidden New York City gem. Located in Chelsea, a stone’s throw away from the Flatiron District at 28 West 27th Street, the Center is discreetly tucked away on the 3rd floor where the … Read More
Ebony & Ivy Author Craig Steven Wilder to Speak at Revolution Books
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAuthor Craig Steven Wilder will speak at Revolution Books on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 PM. A leading historian of race and African American culture, Wilder will discuss his latest book, Ebony & Ivy, released September 17th, 2013. Ebony & Ivy examines … Read More
Flatiron District Offers Best of Art, Music, Theater, Comedy
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District boasts a diverse selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Sometimes, though, you might be in the mood for something other than the usual nightlife activities. Well, you’re in luck! Flatiron theaters like the Joyce Theater and the … Read More
Israeli-Palestinian Debate Erupts at Chelsea Community Meeting
March 13, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Wednesday, March 5th, Community Board 4 (CB4) Chelsea Now’s apt title of “Speedy CB4 Meeting Delivers.” convened at the Fulton Center at 119 Ninth Avenue between West 17th and 18th Streets. Chelsea Now reports that issues covered included support for business diversity, … Read More
Man Beaten With Cast in Bathroom Stall at Flatiron Bounce Sports Bar
March 13, 2014 | Eric ShapiroWhat’s worse than being punched in the face at a bar? Being punched in the face in a bar’s bathroom stall by a guy wearing a cast on his hand. The Flatiron District’s very own Bounce Sporting Club, located at … Read More