Todd Shaffer
Ran a few technology companies, most recently acted as a director of technology for a social media company. Currently overseeing Brooklyn365 and a few other web properties. On the side I take pictures of what I see in NYC, which you can see on Flickr (http://flickr.com/toddwshaffer) and scattered all over BK365.
Website: http://brooklyn365.com
Red Hook Film Festival 2010
Red Hook Film Festival 2010 runs this weekend down at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition. So fire down to Red Hook and check out independent film makers who’ll take you through a range of neighborhoods and experiences. Some highlights from the film descriptions: The Shadow Monster: A story of cell phones, heartbreak, self loathing, and [...]
Brother Jocephus and The Love Revival Revolution At Brooklyn Bowl
Friday, October 15th at Brooklyn Bowl ($5). Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Ray Charles and Al Green, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel without the religious [...]
Rockaway Taco at Eagle Street Rooftop Farm (Tues, October 11th)
Just got the heads up from @SkeeterNYC: Tomorrow evening the crew from Rockaway Taco will be slinging their infamous edibles in conjunction with the fall harvest of radishes from the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm. Eat & be merry. Open to all, bucket donation for food costs. RSVP to GrowingChefs@gmail.com. 6-9pm. Eagle Street Rooftop Farm Eagle [...]
Air Sex World Championship Comes To Williamsburg
Since childhood there have been grand dreams of shredding the ax on stage in front of millions of fans… Which translates to singing brilliantly loudly off-key in underwear and socks while strumming a guitar tennis racket as a crowd of none cheers with a deafening silence. But now… Now my friends, is a time to [...]
M.I.A. Plays Free Show At Brooklyn Bowl Tonight
The Academy and Grammy nominated musician M.I.A. is playing at Brooklyn Bowl tonight (Wednesday, October 6th) for free. No catch. The line will start around 7:00pm and the show will go on at 10:30pm for those willing to wait. It would be a solid idea to grab a slice from Vinnie’s, a flask of something-something, [...]
Pictures From Greenpoint Open Studios
Just a few random shots from the Greenpoint Open Studios festival from this past weekend (October 1st-3rd, 2010). Wandering through the labs of these artists was a pretty cool way to spend a crappy-weather Sunday.
Huckleberry Bar Three Year Anniversary Partay
In celebration of their 3rd birthday The Huckleberry bar will be throwing a party for themselves and you’re invited. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and their signature cocktails at a $3 discount. Their favorite resident DJ Benny B will be spinning along with the “Ants In Your Fancy Pants” Dance party. Come in your [...]
Wine, Cheese and Bread At Roberta’s This Sunday
Join Roberta’s, Baker Patrick Mullins, and Saxelby Cheeses this Sunday (Oct. 3rd) for an evening in the garden to sample fine wines expertly paired with wood-fired breads and regional cheeses. Fine wines by Zev Rovine Selections, Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Soilair Selections, Domenico Valentino, David Bowler Wine, Vias Wine. Artisanal breads by Baker Patrick Mullins. Regional [...]
Photos: Bell & Sebastian at the Williamsburg Waterfront
Photos from Belle & Sebastian performing at the Williamsburg Waterfront on Thursday, September 30th, 2010. More at Metromix
Sling Tacos And Surf All Day. That’s The Brooklyn Way? (VIDEO)
You know that movie Wall Street 2? Based off of Gordon Gekko and his insatiable work ethic and greed? The film below is not that movie. This is the story of a guy, his taco shop in the Rockaways, and his fellow hipster gypsies that wanted to surf, travel, and sling tacos for a few [...]
