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Above Ground Concert in Madison Square Park: Tipsy Oxcart
July 26, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
The band performing in Madison Square Park‘s latest weekly “Above Ground” concert today was Tipsy Oxcart. The band started in 2012, and its members are Dani Danor (Drum Kit), Jeremy Bloom (Accordion), Marandi Hostetter (Violin), Connell Thompson (Clarinet/Sax), and … Read More
Blues Band People vs. Larsen Kicks off Madison Square Park’s “Above Ground” Concert Series
July 18, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
Madison Square Park‘s annual “Above Ground” series of concerts (which happen every Wednesday this summer from 12:30 to 1:30 PM) is meant to shed light on currently unknown artists. The first performance of the summer last … Read More
Broadway in Bryant Park: Week 2
July 16, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorMax Shapiro
Every Thursday though August 10, you can catch Broadway in Bryant Park from 12:30-1:30 PM. These shows feature performances of songs “from the most popular songs on and off Broadway.” Last week’s songs were from the musicals STOMP, Groundhog Day, … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Gamer: Impressions After 4 Months with the Nintendo Switch (Part 2: Software)
July 15, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorBy Max Shapiro
This article summarizes the Nintendo Switch’s software. See Part 1 to learn about the hardware side of things.
As for Switch’s OS and general interface: I’ve got to say Nintendo’s done a pretty outstanding job here. The interface is … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Gamer: Impressions After 4 Months with the Nintendo Switch (Part 1: Hardware)
July 14, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorBy Max Shapiro
Back when the Nintendo Switch was first revealed, I talked about whether or not I thought it would be a success and get Nintendo back on their feet after the commercial failure of the Wii U. And while … Read More
Prismatic Exhibition Rolls Out in Madison Square Park
July 10, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported for the Flatiron Hot! News by Cyrus Shahgholi and Tod Shapiro
This year’s public art display in Madison Square Park,”Prismatic,” rolled out last week and park goers can now experience the interaction of the glass prisms with the park’s … Read More
Kids Band Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights Performs in Madison Square Park
July 6, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorBy Max Shapiro
The performers of this week’s kids’ concert in Madison Square Park were the band Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights. The video below shows the kids in the audience dancing to a song about being green.
If you’ve got … Read More
Broadway Actress Alexandra Silber Holds a Q&A for her New Novel in Bryant Park
July 5, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorJuly 6, 2016
By Max Shapiro
Alexandra Silber is an accomplished actress who is best known for her role as Hodel in the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She has recently published a novel titled After Anatevka: A Novel Inspired by Fiddler … Read More
Zucker’s Bagels: A Traditional NYC Staple
June 28, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Heather Nichols and Sophie Rosen for the Flatiron Hot! News
I, along with my fabulous photographer co-intern, Sophie Rosen who assisted on this article, took a trip to the Upper West Side to visit the newest of three … Read More
Highlights from the 2017 Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Annual Meeting!
June 14, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Heather Nichols for the Flatiron Hot! News
The 2017 Flatiron/23rd Street BID Annual Meeting and community reception that took place on June 8th at the Grey Group Town Hall began with an introduction by Jennifer Brown, the executive … Read More