Artists in a New Era: Tenement Street Workshop

In an age when conventional theatrical groups are struggling to stay afloat, there is one artist collective that refuses to throw in the towel. Tenement Street Workshop began in 2008 as an artist collective consisting of three teenaged friends who … Read More

William Ryman’s “Bird” Sculpture Lands in Flatiron Near Madison Square Park

Let’s welcome artist William Ryman’s “Bird” sculpture to the Madison Square Park area and the Flatiron District for the next few weeks!

The imposing creation, composed of oversized nails, is a welcome companion to the flesh, blood, and feathered avian variety all of us at the New York City Seminar and Conference Center (NYCSCC) fraternize with in our sojourns through Madison Square Park. Along with our fellow New Yorkers, we hope that it is a harbinger of spring. Read More

Letters from a Knicks Fan: What Civil War?

Among the basketball fans across the city, there has been a small debate going on; check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xSlKbYVRM

In the city that never sleeps, there is only one sport that really matters– basketball. When the streets are … Read More

Q&A Pt. 1: Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie & Ron Currie, Jr. at the Strand Bookstore

Musician Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service) and Ron Currie, Jr, the author of such acclaimed novels as God is Dead and Everything Matters, took the stage at the Strand Bookstore on January 10th to showcase their work and highlight thematic similarities that transcend their respective mediums.

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Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Jazz Musician Matt Wilson

Fans of modern pop and rock music may tend to see the drummer as secondary to the rest of the band, but in the world of jazz, there are many exceptions to this “rule.” Case in point: Matt Wilson. A world-renowned musician, Wilson has played with many of the great jazz artists of the day (and a few from yesteryear).

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Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal

The holiday season in New York City is a magical time. Unfortunately, it’s also an expensive one. But every once in a while, you’ll stumble upon a scene that fills you with holiday cheer, while also going easy on your wallet. This past week, FlatironHot! experienced a bit of free holiday cheer ourselves as we stepped into the 11^th annual Holiday Train Show at the Transit Museum in Grand Central Terminal in honor of the terminal’s 100^th birthday.

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Upstairs at the Stand Comedy Club Serves up Weekend Brunch

Comedy clubs are not usually known for the quality of their food and beverages, but The Stand, located at 239 Third Avenue, is an exception to the rule, offering a diverse array of dining options at its restaurant, the aptly-named Upstairs at The Stand. We at Flatiron Hot! had a chance to sample some of the club’s dishes last week, and they tasted even better than they look. But don’t just take our word for it.

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