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History is oft dictated by a few great men—great not always in character, but in their capacity to shape the world around them. As epicenter of the nightlife universe, NYC’s shadowy godfathers of the night are of particular interest. As the minds behind the most successful, exclusive, and profitable clubs of their respective eras, these pioneers have almost single-handedly revolutionized the game.
Spanning the debaucherous, gilded '20s of the Jazz Age, to the current EDM-fueled bacchanals, the men behind the curtain have conceptualized nightlife into the brand it currently is. By marketing exclusivity, affluence, popular music, and atmosphere, these 5 men elevated revelry into an art form—of which they are the maestros.
Monday
What to Drink Now at Corkbuzz Wine Studio
When: Jan 30, 7 pm - 9 pm
Where: Corkbuzz Wine Studio, 13 E. 13th St. (Bt. 5th Ave. & University Pl. ), 10003
646.873.6071
Start your week at the newly opened Corkbuzz Wine Studio for their 'What to Drink Now' class. Join fellow wine lovers to explore the latest in everything wine --from the latest regions to where to experiment with new favorites. Get your ticket here.
Monday
ADIDAS ORIGINALS x EDDIE HUANG CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY
Although Rob Fernandez may not yet be a household name, it's almost guaranteed that every DJ, producer, club owner, and club goer in New York City does. For the past two decades, Fernandez has been working his way up the nightlife networking ladder to become one of the biggest nightlife industry professionals in the city, helping to bring dance music to new levels with every event he touches. Rob Promotions, his company, is synonymous with NYC dance music mecca Pacha NYC, Dance.Here.Now and Asseteria. Not only does Rob have his fingers in most NYC noteworthy events, but most weekly parties including consistent impressive line-ups at Dance.Here.Now Thursday's hosted at Meatpacking District venue Cielo Club.
November. The month of designated family time, frantic cooking, and ample preparation. Which is why whether the last week of November (in all its T-day glory) is filled with family fun or mama drama, we know you’ll be jonesing for something, anything to de-stress before the big day. And what better way to take a break than to attend a couple of parties, comedy shows, and a Lady GaGa book signing, all planned to perfection for your entertainment and relaxation. Here’s your top picks for this week:
Monday November 21st
On a night in which everyone deemed as a "once in a lifetime day", the date 11/11/11 is certainly one for the record books for Pacha NYC. Headlining the night was Australian DJ sensation Dirty South. Accompanying him on the line up for the evening was an opening set by Carl Kennedy and house DJ duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, who have been blowing up through the electronic music scene over the past year.
Walking into Pacha NYC that night, I caught a glimpse of the opening set by DJ Carl Kennedy who started the party off properly with an array of dance floor hits. Wall to wall covered with people, Pacha was flowing with Champagne and bottle service attendants all leaning over the mezzanine awaiting for the man on the night. Chants of "Dirty South" filled the air, as the DJ born as Dragan Roganović entered the booth of the Midtown hotspot. Dirty South came prepared with plenty of dirty beats, keeping the at-capacity crowd mesmerized by his every move. Playing some of his latest hits including one of his new singles, "Walking Alone" that proved to be a dance floor destroyer, fully equipped with tons of CO2 smoke and LED lights. On his official twitter account, Dirty South had announced to fans that he would premiere his latest track with Thomas Gold and Kate Elsworth, and as promised "Eyes Wide Open" made the crowd go wild. At the end of his set, it is safe to say the crowd was left wanting more.
Every fall, the CMJ Music Marathon in New York is responsible for thrusting some of the hottest independent acts in music into the spotlight of the Big Apple. Various venues throughout the city will be taking part in CMJ this weekend, so it's going to be pretty hard to pass by your local music hall without hearing the buzz of new sounds emanating through every doorway. With a series of panels and discussions on modern music and technology, the marathon is just as much a showcase of new bands as it is a celebration of the digital age that allows said artists to climb the ranks of exposure with a few clicks.
Tijs Michiel Verwest a.k.a Tiesto hits hotspot Pacha on November 30th. Tickets go on sale on October 5th, and we're predicting like Swedish House Mafia (which sold out Madison Square Garden within 10 minutes), tickets will be gone instantly.
Since founding the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink in 1997, Tiesto has been on a steady incline to the top. From hits like the remix of Delerium's "Silence" featuring Sarah McLachlan way back in 2000, he was way ahead of his time. Named "World’s No.1 DJ" 3 consecutive times by DJ Magazine from 2002 through 2004 way before house music was even on the map, Tiesto remains at the top of his game 7 years later. This is one show not to be missed! For more information visit http://pachanyc.com/
Alright NYC, with Fall moseying around the corner, let's make the best of our last week in warm September. There are some incredible parties this week, and we've compiled the best, just for you. With charity benefits and parties on boats( from yachts to Navy ships), you're bound to have an unforgettable week.
Monday
Rise of the ILLest
Join Rocawear and MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation this Monday, September 26th, at Soho’s SOBS, for a free concert to support HIV awareness. A concert with a cause, you’ll not only enjoy a jam-packed performance (which we know will knock your socks off), you’ll also be in support of halting a disease that plagues our city. With up and coming star, Wordspit The ILLest, (who you may know from the national commercial, “That’s Rocawear”) SOBS will be transformed into an all-out hip-hop dance party. Opening for his vocal excellence, Wordspit, will be Dremur, Cocoa Sarai, Mr. Reed, and global sensation, Demont Peekaso. For more information, go to http://www.sobs.com/events/urban-rb-hip-hop/rise-illest
Oh Joonbuggies, we know you’ve been attending every hot show for this year’s uproarious Fashion Week, but don’t put those Manolo’s away just yet. It’s the weekend in our beloved New York City, and how could we refuse an opportunity to show off our new stylish duds at cocktail soirees, dance parties, and a global bazaar? Whatever the outfit, we have the perfect event for you. Here’s our five fave picks for this weekend:
Friday September 16th
Late Summer in the Big City Benefit
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