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News: Picasso Sells for Record Amount

Last night in New York City, a work of art sold for the most money a work of art has ever been sold. The bidding lasted a mere 8 minutes at Christie’s Auction House and in the end one anonymous bidder won over his six rivals for the privilege of paying $106.5 million for a painting created in a day ... Read More »

Music Interview: Adam Ritchie + Boston

Adam Ritchie is a man on a mission. That mission (as stated in his twitter bio): “maintaining a dual life: fearlessly running a brand communications agency by day / shamelessly rocking in The Lights Out by night.” Well so far, mission accomplished. Ritchie’s drive and passion has seen his company flourish as well as his band; last year The Lights ... Read More »

Chronicles: The Dakota Apartments, NYC

For residents of the Upper West Side, The Dakota apartment building is a spot of envy, sadness and iconic beauty. Built in 1884 by Edward Clark, the building was originally called “Clark’s Folly” because of its remote location, at the time. But by offering many modern amenities that lower Manhattan townhouses did not offer such as electricity, indoor plumbing, elevators ... Read More »

News: Celebrate Brooklyn!

BRIC Arts located in Brooklyn, NY has announced its annual summer Celebrate Brooklyn! schedule. Highlights this year are Eugene Mirman & Pretty Good Friends, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Allen Toussaint, The Swell Season, Sonic Youth, Rufus Wainwright and the already sold out Passion Pit and The National shows. The full schedule is up on the BRIC arts site ... Read More »

Museyon’s Guide to…Primavera Sound

Now in its tenth year, The Primavera Sound Festival is one of the most enduring and beautifully set of the European Summer fests. And over the course of its ten years, the festival has only grown, from 8,000 tickets sold in its first year to over 74,000 in 2009.   The Primavera Sound Festival takes place May 27th to the ... Read More »

News: Elephant Parade, London

Today in London 250 brightly decorated, lifesized elephants are being installed all over the city by Elephant Family, a non-profit that raises money for, you guessed it, Elephants. The elephants were decorated by celebrities and artists, amongst them Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg and the HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. The installation called Elephant Parade will continue through ... Read More »

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