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About us...Sugarzine is a cultural web-magazine devoted to all things Queens. be our friend on myspace
may 2008 bryant park word for word schedule books spring has sprung tandem unsolicited advice by M a triumph of love theater review april 2008 quality comedy comes to queens weekend getaway: meet me in montauk tommy interviews Chuck and Ginger Babcock theater the top ten by M here the decline of georgetown here
march 2008 Au revoir, Magnetic Field: music much ado about nothing: theater review rhythm is gonna get you: tandem lost and found by M the other boleyn girl review lima charlie cd review by janene otten queens albums you should know.... here
february 2008 brick cafe review glimpses of the moon: a theater review confessions of a superbowl geek
Djerdan review sexless & happy: a valentine tale sports: why georgetown is overrated persopolis : film review The Quays: A Taste of Queens Open Mic cloverfield review here there will be blood: reviewed by tommy ucciardi
january 2008 to have and to hold: the latest tandem the scorecard: read m's latest dating adventure here The Young Gods, The Officers, Undercut: a london concert review picking daisies cd by local artist shelly bhushan reviewed by janene otten review don't threaten me with a good time: a winter 2008 television guide here roid rage: everyone keeps asking me to write about steroids…more evil resides in Astoria : my evening with Schaffer the Darklord by melissa cruz...here turning stirring lives into insipid films...here
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Thursday, June 26th The Thursday Night Music Showcase at Hell Gate Social presents a night of experiment, noise, and other thought disruptions with: Hell Gate Social 12-21 Astoria Boulvard, Astoria |
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Thursday, June 26 9:00 p.m. LIC Bar's Summer Cinema Thursdays presents: THE KINGDOM OF ULTIMATE POWER ( Pilot Light Pictures, 2005 30 minutes.) A short comedy/suspense film co-written & directed by Gus Rodriguez and Jeremy Buhler. "It features an awesome lead performance by mixed martial legend BAS RUTTEN. We had the pleasure of screening it at various festivals it won Best Comedy at The Mezcla Film Festival in 2007." |
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One-Hour Free Talk In Store Thursday, June 26 at 7pm Nourish NYC Presents: Looking forward to seeing you for another fun evening at Nourish NYC, as part of our ongoing health series. Please RSVP as space is limited: |
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Saturday June 28th at 2:00 p.m. Kotaro Fukui: Ostriches and Silent Flowers Wall and Floor Painting Demonstration: Come observe the immense concentration and graceful movements of Kotaro Fukui, while he creates one of his largest site specific works to date. Crossing Art Gallery 136-20 38th Avenue (Main Street & 39th Ave) |
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The NYC Pools open this weekend, June 27 and close on September 1st. For Queens this means Astoria Park Pool, Liberty, Fisher and Fort Totten. |
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Pick up some tickets at the Secret Theater for VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM and SLEEPING BEAUTY OR COMA. Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" tells the saga of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths first collide in ancient Sodom. Their bitter rivalry as bloodsuckers but more importantly, as actresses, endures for two thousand years with stops along the way in 1920's silent movie Hollywood and contemporary Las Vegas. The fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty set in the swinging mod London of the 1960's. Sebastian Lore, a flamboyant megalomaniacal fashion designer, "discovers" a young mod temp receptionist, Enid Wetwhistle, and tries to turn her into a high fashion model. She rebels and finds refuge with a wacky young fairy godmother of a struggling fashion designer, Fauna Alexander, and her photographer boyfriend, Ian. The three become huge stars in the new mod era, with Enid now transformed as "Rose", and proclaimed as "the face of the sixties". Sebastian plots his revenge on the trio and slips some bad LSD into Rose's drink. She lapses into a twenty-year coma. In the eighties, a handsome nutritionist named Craig Prince revives her and they all live happily ever after. Play runs until June 29th! The Secret Theatre |
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Summer Cinema Thursdays is starting tonight Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the LIC bar. Local filmakers will be showcasing films every Thursday night with film time beginning at 9:00 p.m. Tonight's film Kevin O'Leary's concert documentary "Bradstock". For more info on Bradstock click here. LIC Bar is located at 4558 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City.
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Friday night, June 13th at Water Taxi Beach/ Turntables on the Hudson there will be live Brazilian music. DJ's Nickodemus & Mariano + Nappy G & Christian Rogers on percussion. MARACATU Live Brazillian Music sets (Modiba Records). "New mixes for your listening pleasure at http://www.nickodemus.com" Water Taxi Beach is located at 2 Borden Avenue in L.I.C. |
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Hell Gate Social is looking for bands, singer/songwriters, of all genres to perform at our weekly Thursday Night Showcase. |
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This Saturday, June 13 at Rockaway Beach is Rockstock and Barrels 2008. "Jam-packed lineup kicks of at 8AM with the ESA-NY Surf Contest and runs all day into the night! Skate Park Jam kicks off at Noon featuring 5 bands and host comedian Jon Clarke - AfterParty at the Tap and Grill featuring discount food and drinks, Video screenings, and Raffles!" Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach. |
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Little Creatures will be playing an outdoor benefit set on Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 p.m. in Ft Totten Park in Bayside, Queens for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. |
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Make Music New York is still looking for acoustic performers.
If you perform unamplified music -- music made without electricity -- we can still include you in Make Music New York. Just go to the listings, and choose a location that's not already taken. Then send an email to mmny.corrections@gmail.com, give us a description of your performance, when it will start and end, and a link to your website. Need help finding a spot with electricity? A number of Queens organizers, working with the Queens Council on the Arts, have found great spaces that are still looking to host musicians. For locations in Astoria and Long Island City, please contact Justin Finley at justinpfinley@yahoo.com. For locations in Flushing, please contact Alexandra Loh at aloh@flushingbid.com. For locations in Jackson Heights, please contact Edwin Westley at edwinwestley@verizon.net. For locations in Jamaica, please contact Max Musicant at mmusicant@gjdc.org. Looking to go see the performers in Queens ? Click here for a list of venues.
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Water Taxi Beach on Friday night, June 6th is continuing with their turntables on the hudson party. This week we have Turntables on the Hudson with DJ Mariano + Nappy G & Christian Rogers on percussion + special guest DJ VADIM (BBE/ Ninja Tune) playing some funky reggae, afrobeat, latin boogaloo bounce!! The night starts at 8PM - 2AM @ 2 Borden Avenue @ 2nd Street in Long Island City
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Embrace the heat wave and grab a drink this weekend at Oleput, a hidden gem in Astoria that has outdoor seating. Stop by and sample some of the best wine I have found in a bar or try their ever changing menu. The Verdejo (a Spanish white wine) is especially tasty. Keep an eye out for more outdoor seating and renovations in the next few weeks. Oleput is located on Ditmars and 32nd street in Astoria.
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Little Creatures, a band composed of some of Queen's best musicians are debuting next Saturday, May 31st at 8 p.m. at the Quays. Fans of the Sunday night open mic there will recognize the band members as regulars. Local band Bliminal will be opening up. This is definitely a show worth checking out. Listen to Little Creatures music here. Quays pub : 45-02 30th Avenue Astoria No cover! |
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Water Taxi Beach this weekend, FRIDAY May 23rd & SUNDAY May 25th TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON 10 Year Anniversary Weekend!! *Friday, May 23rd from 8PM - 2AM: DJ's Busquelo (8 - 10), Chris Annibell (10-11), Nickodemus & Mariano (11-1), Sabo (1-2) + Nappy G (timbales/ MC), Christian Rogers (congas), Alex (bongos) & Amon (djembe & treats), Zeb (oud & guitar) $10 Entry Water Taxi Beach is located at 2 Borden Avenue in Long Island City.
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Sunnyside Gardens Park is hosting their yearly Memorial Day Fair on Saturday, May 24th. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This weekend stop by Hell Gate Social for their Memorial Day party on Sunday, May 25. Doors will open at 2 p.m. to host a free barbecue until 7:00 p.m. Stick around at dusk for the movie in the backyard. From 2-9pm Happy Hour and sangria special. Hell Gate Social is also having their Le Carnaval Fetish Party Saturday, May 24. Come Celebrate Lady Ophelia's Birthday Hell Gate Social is located at 12-21 Astoria Blvd., Astoria |
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Enjoy the beautiful weather by sitting outside of the Bohemian Beer Garden on Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th for their Czech Slovak Festival. "Czechs and Slovaks alike are encouraged to wear their kroj (national costume) and celebrate their heritage with all of us. Come Saturday and enjoy the opening procession at 1pm with Pilsner Brass Band until 4pm. The next band, Pajtasi, will take over at 5pm until 10pm. Our tradtional Czech festival menu will be available, as well as desserts from the pastry table. Sunday will have a similar program to Saturday.
Details here Bohemian Beer Garden 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria |
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This Saturday, May 24th come to Socrates Park and make your own kite out of recyclable materials . Bring your stash of recycled plastic shopping bags and re-purpose them to make a beautiful and sturdy kite. Rain or shine from 12-3. More details here Socrates Park, Broadway at Vernon Blvd, Long Island City |
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Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th: Sunnyside Farmers Market is open this weekend. 'Nuff said. If you haven't had a chance to stroll down Skillman avenue between 42nd and 43rd street, you are missing out. Fresh fruit, vegetables, cider and baked goods, it's the organic Willy Wonka land. |
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Receive a FREE tree to plant in your community! With our MillionTreesNYC partner, New York Restoration Project ,and the support of BNP Paribas, we will be distributing 1,250 free trees on a first-come, first-served basis at sites throughout the city on May 10, 17, and 18. For more information about the tree giveaway, see http://www.nyrp.org/pdf/TreeGiveawayFlyer.pdf
In Queens – Saturday, May 17th – 8am to 2pm Sunnyside CENYC Greenmarket Skillman Ave between 42nd and 43rd St. |
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Nourish, a great little health store located on Queens Blvd and 43rd street in Sunnyside has started offering up free classes in the evening. With lectures ranging on the pros and cons of eating dairy to A Peak Into The Future Astrology and Numerology - Your Personal Guides. Owner Claire Carsen is wonderful, helpful and knows her product. "Nourish demystifies and simplifies buying natural and organic products by providing sensible nutritional information, and personal attention to each customer." Click here to check out the website and class schedules Nourish
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DEAN PROJECT, in collaboration with Y Gallery, is pleased to present "Cringe" a five-part performance-based exhibition series curated by Cecilia Jurado. Opening exhibition reception Saturday May 17th from 6-9pm with performance by Laurence Chirsteby Litt. Included artists: Dean Project is located at 45-43 21st Street, Long Island City |
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Get a chance to check out last Thursdays article in the NYT about the best sandwiches in the boroughs? Three of them are located in Queens. 1. Little Morocco, 24-39 Steinway Street (25th Avenue), Astoria : The sandwich Meguez au Harissa, "spicy, paprika-reddened merguez sausages with cubes of cucumber and tomato, chopped green olives and wine vinegar and olive oil". 2. Los Girasoles, 47-55 47th Street (47th Avenue) Woodside: The "pork butt al pastor, marinated in citrus, chilies, cinnamon and cumin, then crisped on a griddle with shreds of pineapple cemita." 3. Press 195, 40-11 Bell Boulevard (40th Avenue), Bayside: This restaurant has more than 30 panini's on their menu, but they also have a Knish press, a sandwich built on a split potato knish. Click here for the rest of the article
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Winegasm, the latest addition to the wine bar influx is worth stopping by. Last weekend, we stopped in for some wine tasting and desserts. The place has been open for about a month and still changing their dessert menu, which left us with a white chocolate cheese cake and pecan bourbon tart to nibble on. The Chilean Sauvinon Blanc Nimbus ($8) was delicious and citrusy, whereas the red selection by the glass seemed to be either hit or miss. The clientele was eclectic with singles, couple and groups all mixing together in the large center table. Winegasm, also has a full bar with drink specials 5-7 p.m. fri, sat and sun (two for 1 and $15 pitchers of sangria.) Winegasm is located at 31-86 37th street, Astoria and closed on Tuesdays.
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If the weather holds out as predicted for Saturday, stop by the Natural Market on Broadway and 46th street in Astoria and put together a delicious and healthy picnic for Astoria Park. Their salad bar is fresh daily, sandwiches and smoothies can be made on demand. Last Sunday, we grabbed a baguette, tabouleh salad, fig leaves, fresh fruit salad, organic roasted cashews and organic chocolate toffee cookies for a lunch picnic. $24 covered enough food for four people. A few blue moons from a local bodega sweeten the afternoon. Natural Market is located at 46-03 Broadway Take the N/W train to Astoria blvd stop in Astoria
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Water Taxi Beach is having their first event of the summer this Sunday, April 26th, Beach Here Now. Music includes : Creamer & K, Dave Vasquez, Angel Moraes, Ted Patterson, Lance Jordan, Swamy, Mac C, Astro & Glyde. $20 in advance, more at the door. 1pm to 10pm. Bar closes at 9:30pm. Weekends at WTB open first weekend in May and Turntables on the Hudson starts on Friday, May 16 running until October 10. Can't wait! |
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Spring weather nights are perfect to spend in Hell Gate Social's garden. One of the owner's, George Rallis, who was once a chef in his past life, has started serving sandwiches. Freshly made by order, choose from the four sandwiches and salad. There's one veggie, one pork, one turkey and one beef. He promised to take out the bacon in the salad for if absolutely necessary. Good news for all who venture to this great bar with not much food nearby. We had a chance to sample the food at a tasting a few weeks ago and they were divine. The combination of shiitake mushrooms, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and caramelized onions were delicious. The fresh salad with arugala, avocado, red onion and vinaigrette was simple and tasty.The pork sandwich with cilantro, thai chili aioli and pickled vegetables seemed to be the most popular sandwich of the evening. BEst part is the bread will be from local bakery Tom Kat. Sandwiches and salad will be a reasonable $6. Hell Gate Social is located at 12-21 Astoria Blvd., Astoria
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Flux Factory is having another party this Saturday, April 26. The "Make it Go Dance Party". The Closing of “Everything Must Go” starting 7:00pm. "Also, the one and only performance of “Wooden Box”! Super special extra spectacular play by Nick Jones (of “Jollyship the Whiz-bang” fame) at 8pm. No one knows what this play is because it has been sealed in a super special wooden box. This Saturday Wooden Box will be UNSEALED and a one-night-only impromptu performance will occur." Flux Factory is located at 38-38 43rd ST, Long Island City. |
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The Rockaway Artists Alliance will be hosting an opening at Fort Tilden featuring three exhibits! Opening reception on Sunday, April 27 from 1 PM – 3 PM Of Women: Art about and by women, Black and White: the world in black and white and shades of gray and The Human Figure. Rockaway Artists Alliance
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Stars for Sydell, which supports fibromylagia awareness & research and Candy Plum are hosting a trunk show featuring the Spring/ Summer 2008 Jewelry Collection by Sam Kaufman. The event is Saturday, April 19th from 1-4 p.m. Candy Plum is located at 30-98 36th street, Astoria. |
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Flux Factory Reunion Friday, April 18. "If you've ever lived at Flux, participated as an artist, been a guest, or just want to spy on the reunion magic... All are welcome!" Party starts at 9:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Try to make it over there before the Flux Factory is closed for good. Flux Factory is located at 38-38 43rd ST, Long Island City. |
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Celebrate Earth Day at Socrates Park today, Friday April 18th. "Socrates Sculpture Park in partnership with Plant Specialists and the Baccalaureate School for Global Education. BSGE's entire student body, teachers, parent volunteers along with City Parks Foundation and Plant Specialists staff will work together to clean up the Park and participate in a day of learning specialized skills in gardening and landscaping." From 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. |
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Friday April 11, is the opening reception for 475 KENT Lives, a group exhibition of 23 artists at the Bulova Corporate Center (a Satellite Gallery of the Queens Museum of Art) celebrates the vital contributions of these artists as they battle to return to their homes and workplaces while calling attention to the increasing vulnerability of New York's creative communities. 475 KENT Lives, organized by independent curator Kòan-Jeff Baysa, and coordinated by artist Lisa Mordhorst (both 475 Kent residents) and the Queens Museum of Art, opens April 9 at the QMA Gallery at the Bulova Coporate Center in Jackson Heights, Queens. For more details click here |
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Mezzo Mezzo Comedy Club has a great show this Friday, April 11. There are two national headliners performing. TIM YOUNG (comedy central, gotham, comedy cellar, late night tv, tons of colleges, theatres) and ERIC ANDRE (Comedy Central / HBO) to rsvp: here read melissa cruz's review of the Comedy Club here.
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On Monday, April 14th stop by the L.I.C. bar for it's weekly live music revue. This weeks showcase includes The Drunkards Wife, Little Embers plus Gustavo Rodriguez, Kelley & Friends. Free gourmet pizza for all there. 4558 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City. |
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From Friday April 11 thru Sunday April 13, make sure to check out Astorian, and sugarzine scribe Melissa Cruz in the show Chuck and Ginger: Thawed for your pleasure. "Many may remember, or your grandparents may remember, that fateful day in 1962 when Chuck and Ginger were cryogenically frozen as part of a time capsule project. Well, the time capsule project has been aborted and The Babcock’s have been thawed just in time to show the modern world exactly what entertainment is all about! " To read an interview with the dynamic duo: click here Theater Tickets are available here
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This is the time to sign up for your local CSA ( Community Support Agriculture) is a mutually beneficial partnership between a local, organic farm and a neighborhood that desires fresher, healthier produce.) Fresh food straight from the farms? Worth every penny.Most seasons on average last 26 weeks for a cost of about $525 which averages about $20 a week. Most shares are too large for one person and are good to split with someone else. There are four different CSA's in Queens. Two in Astoria, One in Sunnyside and One in Jackson Heights. Astoria's CSA is sold out, but the other Astoria, Sunnyside and Jackson Heights have spots available. For more details and to sign up please click on your neighborhood. Astoria, Sunnyside, and Jackson Heights |
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Putting a bit more balance with all the Irish Pubs in Queens, another wine bar is opening in Astoria. Winegasm will be having a soft opening on Saturday, March 29th. A tasting menu will be available and all items are half off. Wine by the glass and bottle is available and the selection listed on the website is extensive. Menu has cheese/ meat plates, panini's, crepes and desserts. Winegasm is located at 31-86 37th st. Astoria |
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The Dean Project gallery is hosting an opening Saturday, March 29th from 6-9 p.m. This series is titled "Exporting Pop: A Western Fantasy" and will feature art from a group of artists that include Rachel Beach, Russell Biles, Karlos Carcamo, Carl Eckhoff, Kristine Moran and Mary Ting. "This exhibition presents twenty contemporary artists working in sculpture, photography, drawing, mixed media and painting which is based on their personal visions and ideas of the present popular culture." The Dean Project is located at 45-43 21st Street, Long Island City For more info click here. For a sample of the art being shown click on the artists name listed above.
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Queens College Presents “Crossing the BLVD,”A Re-Creation of the boroughs Immigrant Experiences by Judith Sloan and Warren Lehrer on Sunday, March 30th at 3:00 p.m. A compelling and humorous multimedia performance that re-creates the tumultuous lives and experiences of immigrants who have recently settled in Queens. Based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Warren Lehrer and Judith Sloan. Warren Lehrer and Judith Sloan take the audience on a virtual tour of different Queens neighborhoods for visits with the immigrant inhabitants described in the book. While Lehrer narrates the scenes, Sloan transforms herself through voice and gesture, assuming the personae of many of these immigrants. She relates their powerful oral histories about perilous journeys, personal/family conflicts, wars, and cultural divides. A soundtrack of original music, sounds, and voices adds dramatic dimension to the program. After the performance, popular WNYC radio talk show host Brian Lehrer will moderate a Q&A between the actors and audience. Goldstein Theater: Queens College: 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY Tickets are $12. directions here |
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The beautiful weather today coincides with a listing I saw for Water Taxi Beach. "Our first events will be in April 20th and 27th. These are ticketed events as will be the events held most Sunday's in April, May, June, Sept and Oct. For more info: click here |
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The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City, will no longer be a venue. Owner Rebecac Trent sent out a myspace bulletin this morning with the following message: "After a year and a half of trying to make it work, The Creek and The Cave will no longer be able to continue as a live music venue. It is simply not fair to the folks who live above us and residential buildings aren’t typically as forgiving as ours has been. The staff at The Creek and The Cave want to thank so many folks who volunteered, played, and partied with us over the past 18 months. We had a blast and hope you did too. " |
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