MKC Chickpeas: Upcoming NYC Artists

In previous weeks, we’ve featured: Escape 2010, favorite all-time albums, Emmys fashion & celebs that wear Halston.

Our new faves include:

Jeremy Penn

Laurence Miller

Mary Boone

Maxwell Davidson

Who do you enjoy?

(Photo courtesy of W magazine)

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Posted on September 6, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Final Reminder – CONTEST: Tickets To Max’s Alumni Reunion!

Have you entered yet?

If not, do so immediately!

Here’s how.

Good luck!

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Posted on September 5, 2010 at 2:48 pm

Max’s Mention: CT News

This week’s piece: “In my beach book bag for reading and reviewing is a new oversized volume about the legendary Manhattan bar-nightclub, Max’s Kansas City. Also, a photo-biography of jazz great Sonny Rollins, and “Winged Obsession,” the much-anticipated, book-length non-fiction debut of Easton mystery novelist Jessica Speart.”

Read more here.

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Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:21 pm

Future Friday: Film School

In previous weeks, we’ve featured: Neon Hitch, Unnatural Helpers, Zola Jesus, Savoir Adore.

We’ve also highlighted The Joy Formidable, Ariel Pink, Lia Ices, Keepaway.

Today we feature Film School.

Say hello to one of our favorite new Los Angeles bands!

Grab an MP3 at their official site.

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Posted on September 3, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Max’s Mention: NY Times

Today’s feature: “Further on, a typical exhibition documentary plays opposite a wall checkered with photographs of Dalí hanging out at Max’s Kansas City and admiring quotations from Alfred Hitchcock, Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.

Elsewhere Dalí appears in a television studio in 1960, lecturing and sketching on a blackboard and then, in a manner reminiscent of Yves Klein, orchestrating a Happening while Halsman adeptly serves as interviewer-straight man.”

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Posted on September 3, 2010 at 12:09 pm

Reminder – CONTEST: Tickets To Max’s Alumni Reunion!

Have you entered yet?

If not, do so immediately!

Here’s how.

Good luck!

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Posted on September 3, 2010 at 11:17 am

MKC Poll: Favorite Labor Day Anthem

Do you have a favorite?

If so, what is it?

Leave a comment & let us know!

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Posted on September 3, 2010 at 10:41 am

Fasionable: Jonathan Sorber

In previous weeks, we’ve featured: Laretta Houston, Jeff White, Connie Henry, Melissa O’Hearn.

We’ve also highlighted Marcus Hoffman, Michael Canavan, Todd Tyler, Michael Jones.

Today we draw attention to Jonathan Sorber.

He is based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Visit Jonathan Sorber at his official site.

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Posted on September 2, 2010 at 12:58 pm

NYer Hints At Alexander Wang’s Fashion Week After Party

It’ll be just like a carnival!

We can’t wait.

Uncover further teasers here.

What do you love most about Alexander Wang?

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Posted on September 2, 2010 at 12:21 pm

Lou Reed Soundtracks Indian Fashion Show

Indian Express reports: “The models padded down the runway to Lou Reed’s 1972 song Walk On The Wild Side, and the show marked the return of food show host Aditya Bal on the ramp.

Guests cheered as designer Varun Bahl walked down in a blue sherwani.”

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Posted on September 2, 2010 at 11:26 am