NYC Suggested Itineraries

The Most Anticipated Films of 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:51:37 -0500

[CDATA[The cream of 2008's cinematic crop still flickers on screens, yet this year's most eagerly anticipated films have already lined up release dates and trickled out promo materials. Cinematically, 2009 will prove the year of re-imagination, with updates, reboots, and adaptations abounding. Here's a look at the headliners. ]]

Today in New York : Strawberry Fields: a Tribute To the Beatles

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:44:39 -0500

[CDATA[Have you been enjoying 2009 so far? How could you not? It's a real treat to see 2008 go. What to do now, though. I've got a suggestion for the second day of the year: Strawberry Fields, featuring former members of <--quote#right-->Broadway's Beatlemania, tonight at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill. This look-a-like, sound-a-like Beatles tribute is dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get. They take you on a Magical Mystery Tour beginning in 1964 complete with mop top hair, black suits with thin ties & the first four albums of music. Next stop, 1967, features the psychedelic era of "Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" album with all the costumes & jackets on the album cover. The last stop includes: "White Album", "Abbey Road", & "Let It Be". B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, New York, NY. Fri, Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM ]]

Today in New York: Crystal Castles Ring in the New Year with Canadian Blip

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:12:56 -0500

[CDATA[Toronto's Crystal Castles give their world-renowned tweak, twirl and blip, Chuck-friendly material the sweaty New Year's experience tonight. The heavy-traveling Castles have remixed everyone from Bloc Party and Klaxons to Little Ones and toured with CSS and the Presets. Taking a break from world domination, they play a gig at the Music Hall. It will be a fantastically sweaty and clean-dirty show, replete with hearts-aflutter, asymmetrical-hair kids in faux-combat boots; awesome. Full New Year's Eve Listings. -S.T. ]]

Today in New York: Gov't Mule Brings Southern Jam to New York

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:25:58 -0500

[CDATA[Mules continue to make social progress. Originally used as a four-legged Sherpa, then upgraded to drug smuggler, the mule has finally made it to government. To celebrate, he plays in a jam band. Crazy mule. The long-running combo, Gov't Mule, has been churning out southern fried jam sessions for well over a decade. In these days of jam shortage (whatever happened to Phish?), Gov't Mule keeps the long-tune, granola-placation alive. They play a two-night stand at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Bring your own PB. ]]

Today in New York: Gogol Bordello's Gypsy Punk Cavalcade Continues

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:23:11 -0500

[CDATA[The best Ukrainian gypsy cabaret art punk band in the history of Ukrainian gypsy cabaret art punk, Gogol Bordello play Webster Hall tonight. Fronted by friend of Madonna, occasional actor, muse, and moustache enthusiast, Eugene Hutz, the Bordello is a Brooklyn-based collective. Known for raucousness and ebullience, they have been destroying clubs and theatres around the world. I barely missed them on a boat in Budapest and I've been kicking myself ever since. Webster may not be a Hungarian boat, but you can expect combers of aural joy. I can't say this enough: go! ]]

Holiday Film Preview '08/'09

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:35:30 -0500

[CDATA[Occasionally, sub-par flicks or foul weather make it difficult to convince people to head out to the cinema (remember February?). However, in late early winter the watchful eyes of a golden bald man make the task simple. Familiar comedies and big budget action flicks faded as snowdrifts began to cover crumpled leaves. Prestige pics and post-Fest(s) curios have at last hit theatres. The best time of year to be a cinephile has commenced. Here is what you should see. ]]

New Years Eve: Best In New York 2009!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:56:27 -0500

[CDATA[You forgot old acquaintances, abandoned your workout regimen, and self-indulgently and joyously abused yourself for the last 364 days. So what? That's the beauty and promise of New Year's Eve. It's a clean slate, a chance for refurbishment and occasion for existential remixes. For the night, hope springs temporarily. By the time you settle into your old habits you'll be too drunk to notice. The only question remaining is: where should you get soused? We have the answer for you. ]]

New York Holiday Social Calendar 2008

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:19:59 -0500

[CDATA[So it's December: it's cold. You're dreading seeing your family, or you can barely stand the days that lie between you and your mother. You're shopped out, or you're broke. Everyone has holiday parties to go to, except you. So what to do in big old New York City, with something going on every night, with so many choices? Let martiniboys.com help you out; we've searched high and low come up with the best stuff to keep you busy this holiday season. ]]

Winter Movie Preview '08/'09

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:24:52 -0500

[CDATA[Occasionally, sub-par flicks or foul weather make it difficult to convince people to head out to the cinema (remember February?). However, in late autumn/early winter the watchful eyes of a golden bald man make the task simple. Familiar comedies and big budget action flicks faded as snowdrifts began to cover crumpled leaves. Prestige pics and post-Fest(s) curios have at last hit theatres. The best time of year to be a cinephile has commenced. Here is what you should see. ]]

New York Halloween Guide '08

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:24:22 -0400

[CDATA[As pumpkins again begin to go under the knife en masse, the search for the best Halloween hot spot heats up. For all of your slutty-nun, ironic-drag-queen, and bed-sheet-ghost drinking and dancing needs, Martiniboys.com is here. We've sifted through the city's trick and treat locations to find the finest joints to mask make-out. Feel free to take candy from strangers, but beware of apples baring razorblades and shaving cream punch. As always, travel in a group and don't forget the importance of breathing holes. ]]