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NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE RISE
3 rd & Ferry for
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N YC ’s H o t t e s t RUNWAY SHOWS
ROI
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NY Film Critic Series An inter view with Producer MARK EHRENKRANZ
Through the Lens
Randy Taylor
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Jesse Norman Publisher/ Managing Editor Jacqueline A. Grandstaff Editor in Chief Maria Cristina Montiel Creative Director Joe DeRogatis Circulation Director J. D. Kinslow Writer
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Contributors Kevin Schlough Bobby Zeik Old School Pop International Galleries Kenny Phifer Kevin Mutch Dustin Schoof Elizabeth Judge Wyant Colin Coleman Erin McGuirk Andrew Sheldon Ashley Dohe Laureston Porter
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Vizcaya Swimwear
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Roi And The Secret People
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Handmade Bikinis Inspired B y The World
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Artist’s Spotlight
UR New York
Street Artists take their art to the next level
Hillary Flowers
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A m e r i c a ’s L o n g e s t C o n t i n u o u s Running Open-Air Market
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Fantastic Life by: Kevin Mutch
Randy Taylor
40 years of photography Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy and transformed to works of ar t
NY Film Critic Series Sword Art Online
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Vizcaya Swimwear is a line of handmade luxury swimwear for the edgy and classy women that enjoy those long summer days. Vizcaya Swimwear is dedicated to provide the highest quality swimwear with the best fit for women while making them feel sexy yet classy. Our designs are inspired by the resort city of San Sebastian on the northwest coast of Spain and incorporate different elements from basic styles to more sophisticated looks with hints of sensual lingerie. Our cuts are high-fashion and the resulting look is ultra-glam while still retaining stylish silhouettes and feeling comfortable. Our swimwear is made from various types of polyesters depending on the design in order to make them durable, flexible and give a perfect fit. We are passionate about fashion and design so we are constantly innovating our collection to set new trends. We believe that each woman should be able to find the perfect fit while not compromising style and glamour.
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Vizcaya Swimwear was created by Lisa Opie and Franz Orban in 2013. Vizcaya handmakes beautiful bikinis to embrace the women’s figure. Vizcaya Swimwear will always be inspired by Lisa’s travels around the world. Taking inspiration from each place she has visited, Vizcaya Swimwear embraces the creative mind and the free spirit. VizcayaSwimwear.com
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EASTON YOGA A Center for Healthy Living 524
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Jimmy Hendrix by: Bobby Zeik
eastOn by night Easton, Pennsylvania is almost equidistant from Philadelphia to the south, and New York City to the east. Nestled alongside New Jersey, an easy connection by way of many picturesque bridges. It’s the per fect spot to pass through, stop a while, or settle down. Part of Easton’s appeal is its historic and artistic charm. The twin rivers converge here - The Delaware and The Lehigh Valley.
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the place to be! The perfect place, ripe for commerce or on your way to commune with nature... Filled with gorgeous landscapes and colorful, talented residents, Easton, Pennsylvania is once again blooming beyond it’s original splendor and people are flocking here just for a peek.
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Renowned for their exciting live shows, Roi and the Secret People (RSP) features the beautiful and mesmerizing voice of Mike Roi and the musical talents of Randy Melick on guitar, Craig Martyn on drums, Dan DeChellis on piano, and Dave Baun on bass. Roi, who hails from southern Florida, set out to assembled a group of talented, experienced, and like-minded musicians to create the version of rock music he was raised with. Armed with all original music, RSP has played such renowned clubs as Rockwood Music Hall and Arlene’s Grocery in New York City and The Tin Angel in Philly. Their first album, Dog St., includes a variety of tunes from the stunning, haunting song, “Firefly,” to the balls-to-the- wall sound of the title track “Dog St.” Their newly released 2nd album, Phoenix, blends Roi’s pop sensibilities with an alternative rock twist mired in sounds from the likes of Nick Lowe to Tom Petty. Roi has been known to state that all he usually needs is a good bottle of bourbon, a case of beer, a good cigar, and a guitar to create the kind of true-blue, sexy, and salt-of-the earth music that has captivated audiences in the tri-state area. Eclectic, diverse, and thoroughly original, RSP is a band that combines a classic rock vibe with a lyrical, wholly unique sound.
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Legendary New York graffiti artists - Ski and 2ESAE, known as URNY “In most businesses, risk must be embraced in order to succeed, but sometimes that risk could actually be going to jail when it comes to the world of graffiti artists.� Our mission as a collective is to create an urban industrial esthetic to our art by combining mediums such as photography, silk-screening, graphic design, and graffiti,using elements of our everyday lives we create surreal environments which individuals can relate to in one way or another. Each piece tells the story of our lives, our struggles, and our environments. We want to inspire creativity amongst people specifically the youth so they can pick up where we leave off.
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POP International Galleries 473 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012
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Photograph by: Kevin Schlough * Formerly called the Purple Cow Creamery, we opened April 4th,2013 under our new name – the Bank Street Creamery. Same owners, same delicious ice cream!
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The Bank Street Creamery has been serving loyal customers since 1998. Originally known as the Purple Cow Creamer y, our delicious homemade ice cream has been savored by locals ever since. If you’re in Easton and are looking for the best ice cream in town, come on to the Bank Street Creamer y today! We ser ve ice cream either by the scoop, or in a delicious sundae of your choosing. We will customize your order with any of the fresh ingredients we carr y. A soft ser ved cone or a hand dipped chocolate treat, you can have ice cream any way you’d like!
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filled chocolate tr uffle cups. For a special treat, order the Purple Cow Sundae – our Purple Cow Ice Cream, topped with sweet chocolate fudge, house made whipped cream, purple cow sprinkles and a cherr y. When you hear the bell ring, you know that a Purple Cow sundae has been ser ved! We have 48 distinct flavors of gourmet ice cream, and all of it is made completely in-house. Our signature flavor is the Purple Cow. This decadent and delicious treat is homemade black r aspber r y ice cream, with a fudge swir l and r aspber r y
Come on in today to tr y our famed ice creams and deser ts. Order a single scoop and a pastr y, or order in bulk for a par ty or event. Let the Bank Street Creamer y satisfy your sweet tooth today! www.bankstreetcreamery.com
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Designer Hillary Flowers alongside Hillary Flowers is a promoter Eric Vega, create artistic renaissance artisan that produces fashion events that attract and bring professional fashion shows, together models, fashion designers, designs fashion, jewelry, owned a photographers, hair Stylists, and make boutique & clothing line, up artists to collaborate at swanky and is a singer and songwriter. NYC locations. You can attend one of She is well known for their events most weeks, at a posh New York location, with live music, food, and drink creating and producing the specials, most often free of charge. Cameras are welcome and these events are a great exotic & alluring: way to get out and experience some of the best of the city’s nightlife. Hillary Flowers Runway Shows.
Flowers & Vega, each host shows on their own and often team up to create high-energy fashion shows and red carpet media events in prestigious venues such as Bryant Park Hotel, Trump World Bar, Empire Hotel Rooftop, Tavern on the Green, Skyroom, Iron Bar, DL Rooftop, PHD Dream and many more.
GET THE INSIDE SCOOP If you are into fashion, or just a lover of A GREAT SHOW then check out NYC FASHION SOCIETY, one of the largest and most successful social network groups in NYC. This group is about connecting the fun to the fun people, bridging talent to their craft, and bringing everyone together for a great show. Besides having a great time, models, photographers, designers, makeup artists, fans and anyone in the industry are encouraged to join the group. There’s always something going on, with shows every week to every month with different themes, styles and locations; Giving you the sexy, and spectacular every single time. Most events are FREE! Ph o to by : PAT R I C K C A S H I N © 2014
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Come and check out the latest fashion, sharpen your photography skills, or party with the elite at chic Manhattan destinations.
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Hillary and Eric continue to make an impact on the New York fashion scene, and I encourage you to see it for yourself.
Find her on Facebook facebook.com/hillaryflowersfashion
Start your weekend in NYC with Afterwork Fridays, a group that invites you every Friday to different venues in NYC for free social events with live entertainment and more. www.afterwork411.com Make new connections while interacting with models, designers, photographers, press, media and event staff. www.cityevents.tv/ericvega
Ola Style Runway Show by Hillary Flowers Model: Vanessa De La Vega Designer: Ola Hawatmeh < Location: Skyroom
Exotic Masquerade > . Theatrical Costume Fashion Show
Model: Micha Yu Designer: Natasha Berezhnaya Host: Erica Vega Location: Empire Hotel Rooftop
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Ms. Flowers has produced promotional commercials for Fox 5 Television, NBC TV, Non Stop TV, NBC Cozi TV, NBC Times Square Billboard and NBC Taxi Cabs.
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Behind the Scenes Hillary & Co.
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Hillary & Eric never disappoint the crowd.
You can find information about upcoming events at: www.hillaryflowers.com www.meetup.com/EricVega
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Our Griffins a
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For Our Griffins front man DJ Brown, writing and performing songs is not just a hobby—it’s a necessity. “I write songs because honestly, I feel like I have to,” he says. “Otherwise, it would be very difficult for me to be out in the world.”
The name Our Griffins comes from his mother’s maiden name, Griffin, as was spurred by the passing of his grandmother in 2011.
Family also informs Our Griffins new record, Michael Boyd, teems with stories both personal and borrowed. Both the album artwork and music were inspired by an old photograph Brown found while rummaging through family mementos.
The band resides in the Lehigh Valley and is comprised of members: DJ Brown (vocals, guitar); Travis Hobbie (guitar); Luming Hao (guitar, keyboards); Alex Luquet (bass); & John Kimock (drums).
Our Griffins is currently ON TOUR, and you can check out their music and tour dates @ ourgriffins.com ourgriffins.bandcamp.com
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“Sometimes it gets to the point where you j u s t h a v e t o d o i t . Yo u d o n ’t k n o w w h a t i t i s , b u t y o u g o t t a d o i t . I t ’s a s i f i t ’s falling off your bones.”
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eastOn farmers’ market America’s Longest Continuous Running Open-Air Market eastOn farmers’ market photographs by: Elizabeth Judge Wyant © 2014 The Easton Farmers’ Market was established in 1752, the year of the City’s founding. For more than two centuries farmers and merchants have gathered in Easton’s “Great Square” to peddle their fresh and handcrafted wares. Easton’s proximity to Philadelphia and New York City and its unique place at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, made it a natural site for regional commerce and community gatherings.
In fact, on July 8th 1776, The Great Square (now known as Centre Square) was the site for one of only three public readings of the Declaration of Independence. Today the Easton Farmers’ Market remains a rich and colorful piece of Easton’s heritage. Residing in its original birthplace, the market draws on its deep roots and offers visitors a vibrant shopping experience and an amazing sense of community spirit.
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Or take Route 22 West East to the Easton Exit (NOT Rte. 611). Exit onto Snyder Street, make first left at traffic light onto N. Third Street. Follow Go two blocks. You’ll see a tall soldiers & sailors monument ahead; that’s Centre Square, the location of the longest continuous running open-air market in the United States!
Take Route 22 East. Follow Route 22 East to the 4th Street Exit (last exit in PA). Veer left and exit onto Bushkill Street. Follow Bushkill Street for one block until you reach N. Third Street. Turn right onto N. Third Street. Go two blocks. You’ll see a tall soldiers & sailors monument ahead; that’s Centre Square, the location of the longest continuous running open-air market in the United States! From New Jersey and Points East Take I–78 West over the toll bridge into Pennsylvania. Take the first exit in PA exit 75 (it is marked “Easton”). Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp onto Morgan Hill Road. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Philadelphia Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto St. John Street. Continue on St.John Street down the hill and over the bridge at the bottom, get in the middle lane. Go straight through the traffic light onto Third Street. Proceed straight to Centre Square (approximately 2.5 blocks).
From Bucks County and South Take Route 611 North to Smith Street Bridge in Easton. Turn right at bridge Proceed straight to Centre Square (approximately 2.5 blocks). From the North Take Route 33 South and exit to Route 22 East. Follow Route 22 East to the 4th Street Exit (last exit in PA). Veer left and exit onto Bushkill Street. Follow Bushkill Street for one block until you reach N. Third Street. Turn right onto N. Third Street. Go two blocks. You’ll see a tall soldiers & sailors monument ahead; that’s Centre Square, the location of the longest continuous running open-air market in the United States!
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Weyerbacher Brewing Company Wey•er•bach•er (wī′ • әr • bӓk′ • әr), n. the original spelling of the Weirback family name used by the first immigrants from Germany about 200 years ago. The spelling has morphed slightly over time, but we thought the original was best for the brewery. Phonetically that’s “wy-er-bock-er” or “why-er-bock-er”
Weyerbacher Brewing Company was founded in 1995 by Dan and Sue Weirback.
Weyerbacher Brewing Company’s Visitors Center is a great way for our fans to connect with Weyerbacher at the source!
Take A Tour Of The Brewery “There’s an increasing trend of people taking vacations to visit breweries, People come to breweries because they’re cool. It’s free, it’s local, it’s fun — you get free beer.”
905 Line Street, Easton, PA 18042 M o n d a y – S a t urday 12:00 pm to 7:0 0 pm S u n d ay 12:pm to 5:00pm 610-559-5561
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● Taste any six of our in-stock beers for FREE! ● Purchase beer to-go in 12 oz. bottles, 750 ml bottles, 64 oz. growlers and even kegs. ● Purchase a logo T-shirt, glassware or other branded merchandise. ● 50-foot bar and 24 beer taps. ● Tour the brewery! weyerbacher.com Weyerbacher
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235 Ferry Street 610-559-7211 “OCEAN BURGER” Blue Cheese, Bacon, Aioli, Fried Egg, Tomatoes
Allentown, P.A. Stockertown, P.A.
Billy’s Downtown Diner
Widows Tavern & Grille
840 Hamilton St. 610.432.5484
“ENGLISH BURGER” Topped with a mixture of mayo, diced bacon, mustard, and jack and cheddar cheese served on an oversized toasted english muffin.
“MIND FREAK BURGER” Specially designed by Criss Angel and his cousin Billy! Handcrafted, juicy burger stuffed with bacon and American cheese, topped with grilled Idaho potatoes, cheddar cheese, our own hot sauce, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on a fresh roll.
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How do you evolve from a classically trained watercolorist to a mixed media artist utilizing razor blades in a cutting-edge fashion?
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3rd and Ferry Fish Market 56 South 3rd Street Easton, PA 18042 610) 829-1404
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Located in revitalized downtown Easton, 3rd & Ferry Fish Market is a full service restaurant & bar featuring 16 taps with craft beer, an oyster bar and a large, seafood-focused menu. The talented kitchen staff, led by Owner Mike Pichetto and Executive Chef Javan Small, are a major component of the dining experience, with the open kitchen located in the front of the restaurant.
My Lunch at 3rd and Ferry Fish Market by: Joseph Kinslow Photographs by Colin Coleman © 2014 The Food And now to the food.
Some Background Let me start off by saying this recounting is not of my first experience at Easton’s newest restaurant, indeed I’d been to 3rd and Ferry twice prior. Being a bit of a self described foodie I rarely give any restaurant more than two attempts to “get it right”. In this case however, given that 3rd and Ferry does “a lot right”, I made an exception, and am happy to say, I’m very glad I did. If you haven’t been yet, read on, and then -- go. Go with your date, your significant other, or a group of friends. 3rd and Ferry has the space to accommodate small intimate gatherings, or if your sense of intimacy extends to a large “family” (whether blood or chosen), consider reserving the downstairs private dining room. It seats dozens, easily.
The Look One of 3rd and Ferry’s strengths is it was conceived (and now executed) by experienced restaurateurs, specifically the husband and wife team who also own The Vintage, a venerable restaurant in Easton’s south side. At 3rd and Ferry, their experience translates into a visually stunning industrial-chic decor and quite smart use of a very unique space. The restaurant boasts tri-level seating options complete with low and soaring ceiling heights. Enter the restaurant through its distinctively fire engine red front door, pick your preferred dining option (in terms of intimate or expansive space), and settle in for a memorable experience. Everywhere you look, its quite clear great care was taken to present a visual feast to accompany the culinary experience.
On prior visits I’d thought a lot about, and ultimately passed over, the New England Clam Chowder soup. I’d forgive you for wondering “why soup?”, why judge a restaurant on its soup? The truth is, soups can be highly complex offerings and usually, more often than not, if a restaurant can offer either a solid replica of a favorite soup, or more excitingly, a unique take on that favorite soup, it can be the quickest way to “press your diner’s olfactory buttons”. And with that one decision to order the soup, though I didn’t know it at the time, I was sold on 3rd and Ferry and intend to return. What arrived was a mouth watering piping hot teaming bowl of lusciously fragrant clams (still in their shell), petite cubed potatoes, and fresh herbs floating in a bath of milk and buttery cream. The smell alone triggered deep memories of Mom’s homemade New England clam chowder, instantly transporting me back to the shore. I could easily have been in a cozy diner in Massachusetts or any New England restaurant prideful of their chowders. Accompanying the clam chowder was my choice of two offered salads; the house market or Caesar salad. I chose the Caesar. Rounding out the bottomless soup and salad was, “you guessed it”, bottomless house made biscuits. Though to be perfectly honest after the second bowl of chowder, I was unable to complete even the first salad or side of biscuits. At a “on menu” price of $9.95, this was a very smart lunch choice. Thumbs way up. Freshly off my nearly transcendental chowder experience, I wholeheartedly acknowledge 3rd and Ferry Fish Market is “a fine addition to Easton’s extraordinary dining renaissance”. I have a strong feeling that our very own Fish Market is here to stay and will only get better with time, much like a fine wine ages as it breathes. This foodie is glad the owners of Vintage thought highly enough of Easton to invest in a second restaurant in our downtown core. I invite you to dine at 3rd and Ferry Fish Market and draw your own conclusion. I think you’ll be glad you did.
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The West Ward New Yorkers
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ON THE RISE
“ W h a t m a ke s N YC & E a s t o n , PA s e e m l i ke o n e p l a c e ? One big delicious apple, with only a small slice of New Jersey in between!” -Timothy George Hare (Architect-Author-Resident)
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West Ward:
“ T h e R i g h t T i m e To M o v e I n ” If real estate prices are driving you out of your dream life, you’re looking to make a fresh start, and want to live in an artistic, cultural, safe and affordable neighborhood that is an easy commute to all the key spots, then think Easton, PA. New Yorkers hear “Pennsylvania” and think “somewhere else, far away”, but Eastonians can get into Manhattan faster than many other suburban commuters in the tri-state area. You can drive or take the very comfortable Transbridge bus right into NYC. With free Wi-Fi and convenient access, the bus line runs to many areas of NYC including Port Authority, Manhattan Pier and Wall Street area. You can also get to various areas of New Jersey and the airports serving the NY/NJ area.
The West Ward
Hudson Valley, or were too late to jump on Asbury Park, Ward
make the smart move now into this charming, affordable
neighborhood, you can buy a two-story Victorian-era
neighborhood with fast and easy access to New York City.
In
Easton’s
urban
and
historic
West
house, with a basement, attic, and garden – for as little as $50k. Put a little muscle into restoring the home’s
West Ward residents have foot access to several micro-
original historic integrity and you will live in a charming
brew pubs and artisanal food, community gardens, the
place to call your own, with a mortgage that is a fraction
country’s oldest farmer’s market, and downtown, where
of NYC rents. You can also rent your dream-space at prices
more food, used bookstores, and architectural salvage
that are more than affordable. If you are priced out of the
shops can be found. Artists from NYC and Philly have
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moved-in to industrial buildings and built work/living
Easton Pennsylvania’s Historic West Ward Community
spaces, shops and galleries. The Delaware and Lehigh rivers intersect in Easton for a canoe trip or a bike ride along river towpaths. Easton is equidistant between New York and Philadelphia, with easy access to Bucks County and the Poconos.
As a community of interconnected neighborhoods rich with historic architecture, urban energy and diversity, the City of Easton’s West Ward offers multiple
The West Ward is edgy, diverse, and still affordable
for
artists,
families
and
dreamers.
opportunities for productive living, working and investment.
The opportunity to make something happen in a creative atmosphere, in an historic, colonial town close to the city, is yours for the taking.
The West Ward Neighborhood Partnership (WWNP) has
harnessed
multiple
volunteer,
institutional,
government and corporate resources to optimize the varied assets and unique personalities of our 8 unique neighborhoods. “We a
creative,
are
healthful,
successfully
collaborative
pioneering community
through programs that support children and families, affordable housing, neighborhood enhancement and
About the Area The Lehigh valley is a just over an hour’s drive, 65 miles from downtown NYC. Philadelphia is about 60 miles away. “The Lehigh Valley; within striking distance, with plenty of green space and refreshingly affordable homes – a great place to live!”
economic development…
…& We Invite You to Join Us!” Read more about this great location at:
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“Hey man, why do you not read comic books put out by companies other than DC or Marvel?” I am often asked that very question by more than one of my comic book reading friends, whose tastes in the medium are admittedly a bit more eclectic, dare I say refined, than mine. But it’s OK. I have come to terms with the fact that I enjoy reading – and will likely continue to do so – only titles published by “The Big Two” of the industry. Call me close-minded. Call me easily dismissive. Marvel and DC were the publishers I latched on to as a kid. I tried Image and its flagship title “Spawn” in the ‘90s. But I found myself circling back to DC and Marvel. I still do. Yet the realization has begun to sink in that less and less DC books are showing up in my weekly “buy” pile. The two DC titles I continue to purchase are the digitalfirst “Adventures of Superman” and the re-launched “Batman: Black and White”: two series not connected to DC’s rebooted “New 52” universe. It is a universe still plagued by too many continuity holes causing it to feel both hollow and forced. (The exception being Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s acclaimed and exhilarating “Batman” series, which is a fresh and satisfying read month to month.) Marvel, collectively, has the best books on the shelf right now. Matt Fraction – despite recent shipping snafus – continues to hit the bulls eye with “Hawkeye.” Nic k Spencer’s “Superior Foes of Spider-Man” is also a fun and worthy read. And I am stoked to see what veteran writer Mark Waid and artist Chris Samnee (one of my favorites in the industry) have in store for “The
Man without Fear” with their latest “Daredevil” series which brings the unemployed Matt Murdock out of Hell’s Kitchen and drops him in sunny San Francisco. Two other titles from the House of Ideas worth mentioning are: “She-Hulk,” by Charles Soule, Javier Pulido and Muntsa Vicente: Marvel’s Jade Giant, Jennifer Walters, quits her Manhattan law firm gig and relocates to Brooklyn to start her own private practice. She takes down an A.I.M. cell, goes toe-to-toe with Tony Stark’s (Iron Man) legal team and manages to have a girls’ night out with fellow superheroine Hellcat – all within the first two issues. “She-Hulk” is a green-fisted punch of humor, heart and heroics. Add it to your pull list. “Moon Knight,” by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey and Jordie Bellaire: Writer Warren Ellis’ (“Transmetropolitan”) return to Marvel is a solid – and ultimately satisfying – attempt at untangling the convoluted history of antihero Moon Knight. The story is pure character study on a cerebral level that goes inside the head of our cloaked hero Marc Spector – who now goes by the name “Mr. Knight” who has an unspoken understanding with local law enforcement to solve the grizzliest of murders. Ellis is in top form here. Unlike “She-Hulk,” the colors are murky and dark colors; shrouding Moon Knight – depicted in reverse-negative white, outlined with little or no shading and wearing a white business suit and his signature hooded visage. The color scheme perfectly syncs up with Ellis’ pulpy undertones. So, yeah, make mine Marvel. At least until “Batman ’66 meets the Green Hornet” drops in May. Then we’ll talk.
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New Yor k Film Series: CHARACTER IN CINEMA
THE BEST OF 2013
An inter view with Mar k Ehrenkranz - Producer by: Andrew Sheldon
Mark Ehrenkranz is always ready to talk movies. “What was the best of 2013?” he asks me as I come back to the table, coffee in hand and take a seat.
“Broken Circle Breakdown,” he replies, causing a brief existential crisis regarding my own self-identity as a cinephile by naming a movie I’d never even heard of.
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When commuting to class became difficult, his dad started taking local classes instead. “I recall sitting on the deck at my house one summer with my father and mother. My father had been taking these film classes, and was dissatisfied with the quality of the movie selection and the teachers.” Then his mother said, “Well, why don’t you two do your own, if you can do any better?” Though Mark had sworn he’d never work with his father, the idea of the series and promise of a creative outlet outside his work in distribution enticed him into starting up the series alongside Ira. “I knew my way around the industry, so I started sending out faxes and trying to get films,” Mark says, laughing at the thought of getting all this done before the age of email. “And I’d met Jeffery Lyons, the film critic from NBC, through doing some TV shoots in the city.”
Then I remember whom I’m talking to; “Mark, the movie guy” - a declaration made by the handle of his underused twitter account.
“Her,” I reply without hesitation. He nods his head like he didn’t even need to ask me as I explain “Her” hit an itch I’ve been scratching at for a while. I, of course, return the favor and ask him for his favorite of the year.
form, where he’d show a film one weekend, then have a member of the cast or crew come and discuss the movie another day,” Mark explains.
As an extension of his passion for film and story telling, Mark Ehrenkranz gets his audience inside the idiosyncratic Hollywood loop. Since 1995, he’s been working alongside his father, Ira, to connect film fans to the movies they love and the craftspeople that make them. The result is The New York Film Critics Series, an open-forum, film-screening series based out of New York City. “It started as sort of a dare,” says Mark, explaining the film series now in its 19th year. Ira Ehrenkranz, another verified cinephile, had been taking classes held by Robert Brown at SVA. “Brown is really the pioneer of the
Lyons, for the first few seasons of the series, would host the event at the Lowe’s Theater in Secaucus, NJ. After the first season and an appearance by Lyons on WOR radio, the enrollment jumped from 200 to 800 people in a 1000 seat theater. Early on, however, the audience expectation was for blockbuster films with big stars, something Mark attributes to Robert Brown’s series at SVA.
“Big stars and big movies, regardless of whether or not the movie is any good, seduce most people. But the independent film scene hadn’t really been fully developed by that time, either,” he reflects into his coffee. Suddenly there’s another detour in our conversation about the general emergence of independent cinema as we know it today. We discussed Sex, Lies and Videotape winning the Sundance Film Festival in 1989, Universal Studios responding to its popularity by creating Gramercy, and the evolution of Miramax Films as the catalysts.
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beautifully done by Iñárritu.” The inclusion of these hard-hitting films stand on their own when they’re executed as well as Biutiful.
“Jeffery was more of a baseball fan, more of a Boston Red Sox fan, and movies were more of a secondary passion,” he says. “He knew old Hollywood, he knew people, but when we’d talk about the independent film scene, up-and-comers like Quentin Tarantino or Steven Soderbergh, he didn’t really know about them.”
Then suddenly we’re off discussing Iñárritu’s upcoming American comedic film, Birdman. The film stars Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, and Edward Norton.
Out of this conflict was born the roster of rotating critics the Film Series still employs today.
The emergence of independent films as a genre made a series like Mark’s possible, plus the new technology and the digitization of the cinema made his most recent leap to a national stage a reality.
“Then I just went for it and I called Peter Travers, David Edelstein, Owen Gleiberman, and basically everybody in the New York Film Critics scene and explained to them what I was doing.” This new collection of critics better shared Mark’s own tastes and was more passionate about independent film.
This summer, the Film Series will be screening Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, a documentary directed by SNL alumnus, Mike Myers, and Locke, starring Tom Hardy, who is best known as “Bane” from The Dark Knight Rises.
“Nothing disparaging about Jeffrey,” Mark says circling back. “It just wasn’t the fit for us, though it gave us a great start.”
Mark’s central interest in the stories is the link to the films in the series, and his own personal favorites.
It’s interesting to see how Mark has made this work, taking the AM radio crowd and exposing them to the quiet introspective nature of independent and foreign cinema.
“It’s all about the characters,” he says. “Write good characters and the budget doesn’t matter.”
This is why I wasn’t at all surprised his favorite film of 2013 was a Belgian film, Broken Circle Breakdown, covering the gamut of the human experience. It’s a tearjerker about love, family, sex, sorrow, faith, and music. Sometimes, his selections for the series will challenge the audience. A screening of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Italian film, Biutiful comes up. I happened to be there that night.
Biutiful is the story of a man living in this world, but able to see his death, guiding his every move. I remember saying “That was a tough film”. He pauses acknowledging the intensity, “Well, it’s about dying, human trafficking, divorce, and cancer. Just about every tragedy, but
Now New York Film Series is the first National Live-Stream, in theater Q&A film screening service. The larger distribution means big films.
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One of my favorite cities on the planet is Bruges, Belgium, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sometimes called the Venice of the North for its canals and beautiful scenery, I describe it as Disneyland for adults. Picturesque cobblestone streets wind their way through a beautiful medieval city frozen in time. It’s one of the few European cities that weren’t destroyed during WWI or WWII, and there are still buildings that have been
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standing for over a thousand years. History and beautiful architecture everywhere you look. Canal boats glide under stone pedestrian bridges past the resident swans. It’s truly a magical place. Certainly no lack of amazing places to drink, dine or shop either. Another of my favorite cities is Brussels, the capital, with the Grand Place, one of the largest central squares in all of Europe. The city has a hip modern side too, with plenty of clubs and hotspots including the famous Delirium Café, boasting over
3000 entries on its beer list. I could go on… Ghent, Antwerp, the university town of Leuven… but I think you get the idea. “But it’s so expensive to go to Europe!” Is it? I think it depends on your priorities. The typical cable television bill is about $120 per month, or $1,440 per year. When you look back on your life are you going to fondly remember all those Gilligan’s Island reruns? Or will you recall those amazing moments spent traveling, like sipping on a latte and enjoying a chocolate covered waffle while sitting in
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Aries (March 20 – April 19) With all of the self-work you have been doing recently, it’s no wonder you are beginning to see the fruits of your labor, Aries! It is wise to continue on this path of clarity and allow yourself the freedom to remove yourself from that which no longer resonates with your entire being. As these karmic patterns are released, you will begin to see things in a different light; attract new opportunities and positive energy – all that your heart has been yearning for is coming your way.
you have been holding onto, or quite possibly that which has been holding you back – healing this aspect of yourself will assist you in moving forward, Cancer. There is an opportunity for self-employment, which will flourish with success. As your actions become aligned with your intention, remember to allow your intuition to guide your path. Take a few moments each day to spend some time outside in reflection; this will help to reestablish your connection with nature as well as your higher self.
Taurus (April 19 – May 20) Some time for self-reflection is needed, Taurus. There is an old saying, “...too many irons in the fire…” – so choose one idea to work with and develop before making any other decisions relative to the seeds that have been planted. It would be beneficial to incorporate into your daily life or routine the practice of grounding and centering yourself. This practice will assist you on many levels and may also be one of the first steps leading you in the direction of creating the space for more structure and discipline that is called for at this time.
Leo (July 22 – August 22) There has been a lot of movement of energy within the heart’s center – reconfirming that change is happening and comes from within. It is time to take a deep breath and gather the strength that is needed for this transformation that is occurring, Leo. Focus your attention on the many blessings that surround you and remember to have gratitude for all that has brought you to where you are today. By remaining in the present you are prepared to welcome the inflow of abundance that is heading in your direction!
Gemini (May 20 – June 21) The horizon is glistening upon beams of abundance for you, Gemini. There are many forms in which abundance may take shape and in this instance you may feel as though all of the pieces of life’s puzzle are coming together for you – for the better. Thus, it is a good time to make long term plans based on the changes that are taking place within and around you. Remember to create a shield of protection around yourself as the sun rises and sets each day.
Virgo (August 22 – September 22)
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) It is time to release that which
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you, Scorpio, remember to not take yourself or life to seriously and have fun along with fulfilling your responsibilities! Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
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surrounding you seems to be a bit scattered, Aquarius; thus, by bringing Many paths lie before you, Capricorn, so your focus back to center and letting go spend some time in meditation to seek of distractions, you will become more the answers to the questions you have. grounded and be able to move forward Remember, it is important to ask the ‘right’ with both a sound mind and open questions. You may receive answers in heart. Capricorn
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the form of a thought, impression, vision, or dream – or even possibly through an encounter with someone on your muchneeded vacation! The answers may not come right away but, by actively searching, you are sending your intention out into the Universe to receive.
Pisces (February 19- March 20) Since when have you been one to not follow your heart, Pisces? Well, it may be a good idea to take a step back and reevaluate your intentions as well as the intentions of others. It’s best to not allow others to coerce you into Aquarius (January 20 – February 19) making a decision, as you already know There is something that will be brought in your heart what the right choice to your attention at this time that is. Incorporate into your daily routine you had previously been unaware taking the time for self-care, as this will of. Trust in the intuitive feelings you assist you on your life’s path and may are experiencing – as this will assist even strike a chord with those around in bringing the truth to light in this you – watch as they begin to follow situation. The energy your lead!
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