Events
Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Jazz Musician Matt Wilson
December 28, 2012 | Eric ShapiroFans of modern pop and rock music may tend to see the drummer as secondary to the rest of the band, but in the world of jazz, there are many exceptions to this “rule.” Case in point: Matt Wilson. A world-renowned musician, Wilson has played with many of the great jazz artists of the day (and a few from yesteryear).
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
December 28, 2012 | Shaun PersaudThe holiday season in New York City is a magical time. Unfortunately, it’s also an expensive one. But every once in a while, you’ll stumble upon a scene that fills you with holiday cheer, while also going easy on your wallet. This past week, FlatironHot! experienced a bit of free holiday cheer ourselves as we stepped into the 11th annual Holiday Train Show at the Transit Museum in Grand Central Terminal in honor of the terminal’s 100th birthday.
Upstairs at the Stand Comedy Club Serves up Weekend Brunch
December 28, 2012 | Eric ShapiroComedy clubs are not usually known for the quality of their food and beverages, but The Stand, located at 239 Third Avenue, is an exception to the rule, offering a diverse array of dining options at its restaurant, the aptly-named Upstairs at The Stand. We at Flatiron Hot! had a chance to sample some of the club’s dishes last week, and they tasted even better than they look. But don’t just take our word for it.
Flatiron Hot! Q&A Pt. 2: Screenwriter Jacob Krueger
December 9, 2012 | Eric ShapiroIn part 1 of his Q&A with Flatiron Hot! News, screenwriter Jacob Krueger discussed the current state of of the art form in movies and on TV. This time, he lays out the vision for screenwriting instruction that informs his prestigious workshops held at New York City Seminar and Conference Center (NYCSCC).
Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Madison Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting
December 7, 2012 | Eric ShapiroFlatiron Hot! had a chance to chat with Bertie Downs, one of the organizers of Madison Square Park‘s 10th annual Christmas tree lighting, just in time for the holiday season. It required more intense planning than one might think. While you’re at it, check out our video footage of the event, courtesy of Craig Fletcher.
Audra Rox Plays at Holiday Tree Lighting in Madison Square Park (Video)
December 5, 2012 | Eric ShapiroCheck out our footage of Audra Rox performing at the Tree of Light ceremony in Madison Square Park (for those of us not in on the lingo, a holiday tree lighting). Guess Christmas just isn’t politically correct anymore. The folks … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Jacob Krueger Talks Hollywood and the Art of Screenwriting
December 4, 2012 | Eric ShapiroFlatiron Hot! recently had the privilege of sitting down with Jacob Krueger, the screenwriter responsible for critically-acclaimed drama The Matthew Shepard Story, to discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from the current state of Hollywood to Krueger’s unique approach to teaching screenwriting. In the interest of brevity, the latter part of the interview will be published on Thursday.
Northport Three Weeks Later: Surveying the Wreckage of Superstorm Sandy on Long Island
November 26, 2012 | Eric ShapiroFor some of us, Hurricane Sandy is already subsiding into a distant, traumatic memory. Our residences are intact, power has returned and our loved ones are safe and sound. For the inhabitants of ravaged areas such as Staten Island, the Jersey coastline, and the shores of Long Island, however, the “superstorm” is a continuing nightmare. Even as we return to our daily routines in the Flatiron District, Chelsea, and all around NYC, it is important for us to keep in mind communities that still haven’t recovered from Sandy’s onslaught.
NYC Gears up for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Slideshow)
November 21, 2012 | Eric ShapiroWith Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade less than 24 hours away, New York City is starting to take on a festive air. The holiday season might not yet be in full swing, but stores and businesses are starting to gear up … Read More
Dos Equis Brings “Most Interesting Man in the World” to Flatiron
November 21, 2012 | Eric ShapiroThink you know everything the Flatiron District has to offer? Think again! On Thursday, November 15th, that irrepressible oddball Dos Equis celebrity who goes by the moniker of “Most Interesting Man in the World” took the neighborhood by storm – at 71 West 23rd Street, to be exact – by launching a full-blown promotional masquerade bash, fueled by 750 cases of Dos Equis’ finest brews and the endless energy of as many as eighteen hundred invited guests.