Archive for the ‘art’ Category
Roger Miret + Stigma at Generation Records
September 27th, 2017 by chocko
A couple weeks ago, Roger Miret, lead singer of Agnostic Front and one of the pioneers of New York Hardcore made an appearance at Generation Records in NYC to promote his memoir My Riot: Agnostic Front, Grit, Guts & Glory . The book is about Miret’s life and story from coming to America straight outta […]
Tags: agnostic front, autobiography, drew stone, generation records, My Riot: Agnostic Front, new york city, new york hardcore, nyc, nyhc, punk, punk rock, record store, Roger Miret, stigma, vinnie stigma
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New York Renaissance Faire: 40th Anniversary Season
August 11th, 2017 by chocko
Huzzah! A couple of days ago marked the first weekend of the 40th Anniversary season of the New York Renaissance Faire. It’s a magical place where you feel like you stepped out of a time machine and ended up in a shire where wizards, knights, pirates and sweet singing sirens roam about. Be sure to […]
Tags: 2017, 40th anniversary season, fantasy, GSTQ, new york renaissance faire, nyrf, ren faire, renaissance faire, tuxedo new york
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Puerto Rico Street Art + Graffiti
July 15th, 2017 by chocko
On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, Chocko roamed the streets for the vibrant graffiti and street art scene armed with his dusty camera. The first 3 photos of the bunch were taken in Hato Rey which is the financial district of San Juan, the capital and largest city in Puerto Rico. Beware of the […]
Tags: art, graffiti, hato rey, murals, puerto rico, san juan, santurce, street art
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Chiller Theatre Halloween 2016
March 7th, 2017 by chocko
Hey stank azz zombies and all you mummies! It’s Chiller Theatre time once again..a biannual celebration of all things horror, sci-fi and everything else in between. It’s the ultimate toy, model and film expo you will kick yourself in the pants if you miss. Get up out of your coffins, shake out the cobwebs and […]
Tags: chiller theatre, cosplay, halloween, horror, horror movies, Joe Lynn Turner, movies, new jersey, sci-fi, the dead elvi
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JIM JARMUSCH at Williams Center PATERSON Screening
December 30th, 2016 by chocko
Earlier in December, The William Carlos Williams Center for the Performing Arts in Rutherford, New Jersey hosted a special screening of Paterson with the writer and director of the film, Jim Jarmusch in attendance. Jarmusch was in the house during a pre-reception in the lobby of the historic building and also to introduce the film […]
Tags: Adam Driver, cinema, Jim Jarmusch, movies, new jersey, nj, paterson, poems, poetry, rutherford, William Carlos Wiliams, Williams Center
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Alessandro Gallo art exhibit at Jonathan Levine Gallery : FOR SOME REASON runs until 12/17
December 3rd, 2016 by Mr. C
————————————————————————————————— We usually make a bad habit of attending must see art exhibits on the last day of the show but not this time! Italian artist Alessandro Gallo is currently showing his 2nd solo exhibit of ceramic sculptures at the Jonathan Levine Gallery. The show runs from November 19 – December 17, 2016. Gallo’s 2 […]
Tags: alessandro gallo, art, italian artist, jonathan levine gallery, nyc.ceramic sculptures, sculptures
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TRUE NEW YORK is out on DVD and VOD (iTunes)
November 17th, 2016 by Mr. C
——————————————————————————————————— We wanted to share an excellent documentary anthology that was released as a feature by First Run Features called TRUE NEW YORK. True New York is an awesome collection of 5 award-winning short film docs that takes place in NYC. All 5 films display a subculture of NY that undeniably reams of Big Apple […]
Tags: documentary, films, new york, short films
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DOC NYC November 10-17, 2016
November 11th, 2016 by chocko
If you love movies, specifically documentaries and you happen to be in the NYC area, then drop what you’re doing and head downtown now and don’t make any other plans but to hunker down in a movie theater to soak it all in! The 7th Annual DOC NYC (America’s largest documentary festival) is in full […]
Tags: cinema, Cinepolis Chelsea, doc nyc, documentary, film festival, IFC Center, movies, new york city, sva theatre, things to do
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Chiller Theatre Spring 2016
October 28th, 2016 by chocko
Hey zombies and vampire girls! It’s Chiller Theatre time once again..a Halloween weekend celebration of all things horror, sci-fi and everything else in between. It’s the ultimate toy, model and film expo you don’t want to miss. Get out of your stanky crypt and head out to Parsippany, New Jersey and party with all the […]
Tags: b-movies, chiller theatre, halloween, horror expo, horror movies, memorabilia, monster, movies, new jersey, nj
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The Ghost Of Uncle Joe’s 2016
October 24th, 2016 by chocko
What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than with a good old fashioned get down in a cemetery with food, drinks and music? What began as an annual event to pay homage to a long gone, favorite Jersey City bar, The Ghost Of Uncle Joe’s has become a fundraiser for The Historic Jersey City […]
Tags: 2016, costumes, cover bands, GOUJ16, halloween, Harsimus Cemetery, jersey city, new jersey, The Ghost Of Uncle Joe's, The Historic JC
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ToyConNJ 5 Event Review
September 1st, 2016 by chocko
Last weekend Chocko explored the world of ToyConNJ5 located in Parsippany, New Jersey where toy collectors and game enthusiasts gather to pick up new and vintage collectibles. It was my first time at ToyConNJ and it was an impressive show which features 3 large vendor rooms filled with tables of toys of all genres, movies, […]
Tags: action figures, collectibles, new jersey, nj, parsipanny, toy convention, ToyConNJ, ToyConNJ5, toys
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Wizard World Comic Con 2016
August 25th, 2016 by chocko
After a few short stops on the Blue Line from O’Hare International Airport, Chocko and his sibling tag team partner Young Gunner, found themselves at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago. On a Saturday, probably their busiest day but easy to navigate compared to the huge beast of a Con out in San Diego and the […]
Tags: 2016, Brie Bella, chicago, comic books, comic con, cosplay, Nikki Bella, review, The Bella Twins, wizard world, wwe
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