How do you envision your New Year’s Eve? How does Grammy Award Nominated DJ Paul van Dyk, You and your closest friends sound? Fresh from his historic performance at the Berlin Wall Anniversary, Paul will be playing an extended 4 hour set on a specially designed Integral Sound System conceived by famed sound man Steve Dash.

This summer Paul’s massive New York City concert at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park was described by CNN.com (9/1/09) as “…a perfect show.” This New Year’s Eve he teams up with super promoters Made Event for this one night only extravaganza. Expect an incredible experience as Made Event transforms the historic Roseland Ballroom into the party Mecca of New York with their impeccable sound & visually stimulating decor. A limited amount of reduced tickets are on sale now through www.made-event.com.

Besides his prolific studio work, Paul van Dyk’s influence encompasses the entire spectrum of dance music. He heads his own label and management company Vandit, as well as the electronic music radio show VONYC Sessions which airs weekly on Sirius XM Satellite Radio Area Channels. He has even ventured into the realms of IPhone apps with the PvD DJ App.

Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd St.
New York City
Doors at 9pm, 21+ Valid ID
Advance Tickets at www.made-event.com

Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
Event Info 917.723.9381

What a great time of good music in New York City these days. Following the wonderful Kissy Sell Out show on Saturday and Royksopp at Webster Hall on Monday night, coming up is BURNS along with Deadmau5 and Kim Fai at Terminal 5 on 11/27 Wednesday night.

BURNS has a very catchy electro sound. Now a regular fixture on the Hype Machine chart, BURNS has been called up for remix duties by Kasabian, Empire of the Sun, Late of The Pier, Passion Pit, Filthy Dukes, Yuksek, Melanie Fiona, Gossip and Calvin Harris (who even named a song after Burns on his forthcoming #1 UK album).

When asked in a recent interview for Paper Magazine who is “Burns Night?”, Calvin Harris replied “Burns is a DJ. He’s touring the US with Deadmau5. Burns is better than both of us put together. The song is basically just a dedication to him, the chaos that he brings. If you ever meet him, you’ll know what I mean”

Check out his Teknique EP below and see you at Terminal 5 tomorrow night!

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Large scale painting installation using thermochromic ink which allow the work to be perceived as monochrome or image depending on the temperature of the room and the proximity of the viewer.

FRANCINE LECLERCQ

3:2

September 29 – October 24, 2009

SOHO2O CHELSEA GALLERY
511 West 25th Street, Suite 605
New York, NY 10001

The work consists of painted cells measuring 3 x 2 inches; 3:2 is the aspect ratio in photography now adopted for the LCD screens of digital devices such as the cameras, cell phones and the likes. They will fill the walls of Gallery II.

The clear association is to our bombastic ability to fix and register images on the fly with the aid of these devices, the new format of our perception. In concert halls, press conferences, in streets and parks, in more or lesser degrees the scenario evokes the image of a vaporized display of memories scattered about like gas particles in suspense, fully liberated from the captivity of their once fleshy bunker, the body. The half apocalyptic half ephemeral scene where knowledge is thus remotely held, in a (yet) senseless, un-felt state seems to carry with it the potential nearing of the death of sensation. Hence the gallery’s classic role as a match making box between the subject and the object, the see-er and the see-ee, is employed to facilitate a tête-à-tête with this contemporary condition and restore, however temporarily an atmosphere of sensation or the sensible.

In this respect anything other than direct exchange between the work and the viewer would render the situation picturesque. Painting, the medium by which this operation is motivated would need to be charged, sensitized. A coat of thermochromic ink is applied to cells each bearing an image, causing a nuance such that they may be perceived as an opaque monochrome, a blur or transparent where the underlying image is fully visible depending on temperature and location, the proximity of bodies and heat exchange.

It is an experiment whereby art is the moment of a mutual dependency fermented by an active participation of the senses. (Ali Soltani, 2009, extract )

For more information and images please contact gallery director Jenn Dierdorf at 212.367.8994 or email at Soho20@verizon.net or visit http://francineleclercq.blogspot.com

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Did anybody hear about this?

“Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy. In the United States, the program is a collaboration between American Vogue, Council of Fashion Designers , NYC & Company, and the City of New York.

On September 10, 2009, more than 700 stores will stay open late to put the fun back in shopping, with designer appearances, live windows, celebrity guests, and other special events. In addition, two important New York charities — the September 11 Memorial and Museum and the NYC AIDS Fund — will benefit from the initiative via the sale of a charity T-shirt and acitywide clothing drive, respectively.

On the same night around the world, and led by twelve international Vogue editions (United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Brazil, India, Spain, China, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan), each country will tailor its Fashion’s Night Out celebration to appeal to its city’s unique retail environment.

Details at fashionsnightout.com
Also check out Fashions Night-Out FB Page and twitter.com/fnoNYC for the updates.

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“We have been inspired over the years by what happens in Europe each summer, and we’re very excited to be bringing our version to America; Electric Zoo, New York’s first electronic music festival. Our intention is to showcase the top artists in each of the sub-genres, there will be something for everyone - a literal ‘zoo’ of electronic music. For us, this is the culmination of many years of dedication and hard work. The realization of this goal is another step forward for electronic music here, and we’re laying the foundation for many years to come” explains Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma of the NYC-based electronic music production team Made Event

Detroit has one, Miami has one and now New York does have an electronic music festival; This Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2009, Electric Zoo will transform Randall’s Island Park from 12 noon to 11pm each day into an open-air music festival with the world’s biggest electronic music talent spanning the globe.

Electric Zoo Festival will feature more than 50 DJs and live acts including house, electro, techno, trance, and indie on four stages.

Headliners for the Saturday, 5th September include Armin Van Buuren, Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Roger Sanchez, Danny Tenaglia, Luciano and Tiga. Sunday 6th headliners; David Guetta, Richie Hawtin, Ferry Corsten, Steve Angello and ATB leading the charge with many other big names.

Randall’s Island Park is accessible by car, bus, pedestrian and ferry.

Details and tickets are available at electriczoofestival.com/
Also check out facebook.com/ElectricZoo and twitter.com/electricZooNY for the last minute updates.

Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival Line-Up

Saturday, 5th September
Main Stage
▪ Armin van Buuren 8.45pm-11.00pm
▪ Deadmau5 7.15-8.45pm
▪ Kaskade 6.15pm-7.15pm
▪ Ben Watt 4.45pm-6.15pm
▪ Mark Ernestus 3.15-4.45pm
▪ Francois K 2.00pm-3.15pm
▪ Seth Troxler Noon-2.00pm
Riverside Arena
▪ Benny Benassi 9.15pm-11.00pm
▪ Robbie Rivera 7.30pm-9.15pm
▪ Chus & Ceballos 6.00pm-7.30pm
▪ Roger Sanchez 4.30pm-6.00pm
▪ Chris Lake 3.00pm-4.30pm
▪ Second Sun Live 2.00pm-3.00pm
▪ Sleepy Boo 1.00pm-2.00pm
Sunday School Hilltop
▪ Speedy J 9.30pm-11.00pm
▪ Danny Tenaglia 8.00-9.30pm
▪ Luciano 6.30pm-8.00pm
▪ Francois K 5.00pm-6.30pm
▪ Marco Carola 3.30pm-5.00pm
▪ Paco Osuna 2.00pm-3.30pm
▪ Martin Buttrich 12.30-2.00pm
Respect Grove
▪ Tiga 9.30pm-11.00pm
▪ Yuksek 8.30pm-9.30pm
▪ Steve Aoki 7.00pm-8.30pm
▪ Busy P 5.30pm-7.00pm
▪ DJ Mehdi 4.00pm-5.30pm
▪ Holy Ghost 2.30pm-4.00pm
▪ JDH & Dave P 1.00pm-2.30pm

Sunday, 6th September
Main Stage
▪ David Guetta 9.00pm-11.00pm
▪ Ferry Corsten 7.30pm-9.00pm
▪ Markus Schulz 6.00pm-7.30pm
▪ Steve Angello 4.30pm-6.00pm
▪ Lindstrom & Prins Thomas 2.15pm-4.30pm
▪ Tom Middleton (Chillout Set) Noon-1.15pm
Riverside Arena
▪ ATB 9.30pm-11.00pm
▪ James Holden 8.00pm-9.30pm
▪ Nathan Fake 7.00pm-8.00pm
▪ Desyn Masiello 5.30pm-7.00pm
▪ Josh Gabriel 4.00pm-5.30pm
▪ Menno De Jong 2.30pm-4.00pm
▪ Jerome Isma-Ae 1.30pm-2.30pm
▪ Jason Jollins 12.30pm-1.30pm
Sunday School Hilltop
▪ Richie Hawtin 9.30pm-11.00pm
▪ Victor Calderone 8.00pm-9.30pm
▪ Steve Bug 6.30pm-8.00pm
▪ Audion 4.00pm-5.00pm
▪ Guy Gerber live 2.30pm-4.00pm
▪ Heidi 12.30pm-2.30pm
Grove Discotheque
▪ Special Disco Version DJ Set by James Murphy & Pat Mahoney (LCD Soundsystem/DFA) 8.30pm-11.00pm
▪ Al Doyle (HOT CHIP) DJ Set 7.00pm-8.30pm
▪ Frankie Knuckles & Andy Butler 3.00pm-5.30pm
▪ Tom Middleton 5.30pm-7.00pm
▪ Junior Boys 2.00pm-3.00pm
▪ Runaway 1.00pm-2.00pm

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Friday July 31st

Jay-Z
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Vampire Weekend
the National / Fleet Foxes / MSTRKRFT / Q-Tip / the Pharcyde / Organized Konfusion
the Knux / Ra Ra Riot / Seasick Steve / Telepathe / Shearwater / Heartless Bastards / Xavier Rudd / Flying Lotus / Carolina Liar / Peanut Butter Wolf / CollegeHumor Live / Arj Barker / Eugene Mirman / Bo Burnham

Saturday Aug 1st

TOOL
My Bloody Valentine
Gogol Bordello
Arctic Monkeys / Neko Case / the Ting Tings / Crystal Castles / St. Vincent / Tokyo Police Club
CollegeHumor Live / …And You Will Know Us By the Trail Of Dead / the Cool Kids / Kool Keith / Cage the Elephant / Chairlift / White Rabbits / Electric Touch / the Postelles / Black Gold / the Honey Brothers / Tim & Eric / Judah Friedlander / Jim Jefferies

Sunday Aug 2nd

Coldplay
Echo & The Bunnymen
MGMT
the Black Keys / Elbow / Silversun Pickups / Mogwai / We Are Scientists / Ghostland Observatory / the Gaslight Anthem / Etienne De Crecy / Lykke Li
CollegeHumor Live / Akron/Family / Steel Train / Kitty, Daisy and Lewis / La Roux / Hey Champ / PT Walkley / Janeane Garofolo / Todd Barry

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Sonar’s arrival in New York is thanks to a collaboration with the Institut Ramon Llull, as part of the events entitled “Catalan Days: Music and Media from Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.

The SonarSound NY bill includes installations by Marcel·lí Antúnez and ReacTable, featuring Ikue Mori; the mysterious ambient of Balago; the soundtrack, performed live, by Árbol and Fibla for a film by Taiwan’s Tsai Ming-Liang; the extravagant pop of Hidrogenesse; hip-hop in a trio format with the Del Palo Soundsystem; two sets by the Barcelona dj d.a.r.y.l.; the highly unconventional rhythm of the Americans (both ex-residents of Barcelona) DJ/Rupture and Prefuse 73; and visuals by No-Domain.

SonarSound NY - Tuesday, 12th May

All performances are free

from 8pm to 1am
Baryshnikov Arts Center NYC
450 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018

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Italian couturiers Bottega Veneta have this month embarked on their most momentous collaborative project to date. For the next five weeks New York retail stalwart, Bergdorf Goodman, will play host to the first ever Bottega Veneta invasion.


Supplementing Veneta’s main floor fashion and accessory concessions, Creative Director Tomas Maier has produced a full 7th floor retail take over. Regular residence of the homes department, the entirety of Veneta’s Living collection has been artfully littered around the space. Read more…