The last time I saw Jamie Lidell perform, the electro-soul artist had just moved to Nashville and was getting acquainted with his new city at a tiny venue accurately called The Basement. It was about a year after the release [...]

Fresh from a successful run of shows at SXSW, Haerts fêted the official release of their debut single “Wings” at a sold-out show at Brooklyn’s Cameo Gallery. Based in New York, the quintet brings together members from Germany, England, and [...]

What we’ve been paying attention to this week Goldman Sachs wants to give formerly incarcerated youth a fresh start–and profit off the program. Marie Nelson wonders if we are ready for the privatization and financialization of social work.   Bianca [...]

Name: Hsuanya Seen: Bedford Ave., Brooklyn Occupation: On Break WILD Wish: To travel to the moon.

Name: Marissa Occupation: Film Student Seen: N. 8th St., Brooklyn WILD Wish: To become a director while continuing to write short stories. I also want to make board games.

Name: Liz Occupation: Marketing Director Seen: South Elliot Place., Brooklyn WILD Wish: To retire in a yurt near Mayan ruins.

In his Autumn 2013 ready-to-wear show, Ricardo Seco found a muse in his new neighborhood: Williamsburg, the junction of hipster and Hassid. In a very strict translation of his inspiration, Seco’s models were clad in yarmulka-shaped leather caps, oversized coats [...]

Name: Chloe Occupation: Actor Seen: Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn WILD Wish: For it to be summer again.

Every Sunday, before opening up the small Brooklyn cafe/wine bar I work at to subsidize my Brooklyn based writer lifestyle, before foaming up the organic milk for the lattes of young professionals brunching on their weekend off, before tripping over [...]

Name: Sheila Occupation: Writer Seen: Bedford, Williamsburg, Brooklyn WILD Wish: To have a my novel published.

Name: Zen Occupation: model/ artist Seen: Williamsburg, Brooklyn WILD Wish: Dive with the whales.

After almost nine years, the Domino Sugar Factory still stands as a tarnished industrial landmark overlooking the East river in Williamsburg. To many, it is a symbol of Brooklyn’s character and a reminder of its sweet past. To others, it [...]

Since Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term in office, there has been an outcry across America from Republican politicians and citizens, perhaps best exemplified in the endless stream of sad, enraged, and generally disheartened posts on the website [...]

Name: Kat Occupation: Writer/ Actor/ Stylist Seen: Bedford, Williamsburg, Brooklyn WILD Wish: That my dog will live forever.

Thursday Armed with tiger masks and face paint, Niki & the Dove got Northside Festival off to a good start. Though their album Instinct doesn’t come out in the US until later this year, they’ve already built up a devoted [...]

Name: Lisa Occupation: Designer Seen: Williamsburg Flea Market WILD Wish: To live in a Winnebago in the desert.

Lena Dunham has quite the sense of humor. When viewing her work it can be hard to decide whether to laugh or to cringe in mock-horror at the awkward sex scenes and fashion mishaps of her strangely lovable characters. I [...]

After $50 million in renovations the closest thing New York City has to an ancient ruin, the McCarren Park Pool, is set to reopen later this month. Laden in cultural and social history, the opening ceremony will occur on June [...]

Name: Peter Occupation: Managing Director of Alan Flusser Seen: Willamsburg WILD Wish: To be photographed in Williamsburg.

Name: Nathaniel Occupation: Student Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To be the first person to eat an ice cream cone on the moon.

Name: Nadia Occupation: Blogger/ Photographer Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To experience my dreams in reality.

Name: Maria Occupation: Vintage Clothing Dealer Seen: Williamsburg Fleemarket WILD Wish: To travel around the world.

Name: Kayla Occupation: Student Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To be a student forever.

Name: Gina Occupation: Accessories Designer Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To find Prince Charming.

Name: Jem Occupation: Buyer at Buffalo Exchange Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To fly.

Who: Lily Claire Where: New York City What: Musician What’s on her mind today: Sandwiches. What she is currently working on: Keeping my sanity, and a couple of new songs. What do you think there is too much of, and too [...]

The Temporary Tattoo Project combines the talents of local artists and the initiative of two socially conscious girls to help support the orphaned children of Kenya. TTTP, a Givology fundraiser, raises money for Flying Kites’ Child Sponsorship Program. TTTP was [...]