All those Banksy billboards that popped up around Manhattan proved to mean something after all - they were to promote Banksy's show/installation in Greenwich Village, which opened today. "The Village Pet Store and Grill" has pet-like displays along with items that might make one hungry. Hot dogs and salami as gerbils, a hairless Tweety bird, fish sticks in a fish tank, chicken products in a coop, a grooming rabbit, a fur coat doubling as a... [continue]

Bowlmor Lanes has been a Village institution since it opened in 1938. One of the longest continuous running bowling alleys in the United States, Bowlmor is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year and last night it had its anniversary party, with Michael Phelps hosting the event. In the 1950s, Bowlmor hosted the first televised bowling shows and in 1997, Tom Shannon bought Bowlmor and made significant changes to the bowling alley. Since then, Shannon and... [continue]

Two days after agreeing to a contract extension with the Mets, Omar Minaya has removed the "interim" from Jerry Manuel's manager title. The Mets and Manuel agreed to a two-year deal with a club option for a third. The team was 55-38 under Manuel's stint as manager. Guess this means no return for Bobby Valentine and post-ejection mustache disguise.... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Gothamist. Root for NYC, by using your AMEX card and help NYC get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! AMEX Dish, where you can win a $400 gift certificate for a meal at Gilt. CMJ Music Marathon, with shows from... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on DCist. Root for D.C., by using your AMEX card and help D.C. get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. D.C. Jam Session, at RFK Stadium before tomorrow's D.C. United game. D.C. Vote, working to end taxation without representation. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! The Duke... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Chicagoist. Root for Chicago, by using your AMEX card and help Chicago get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. American Apparel, where you can buy tank tops, T-shirts, and bikinis. If you're interested in advertising on Chicagoist or any other site in our network, check out our online mediakit.... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Bostonist. Root for Boston, by using your AMEX card and help Boston get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $50 in driving credit! Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. If you're interested in advertising on Bostonist or any other... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on LAist. Root for L.A., by using your AMEX card and help L.A. get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Club Nokia, with tickets going on sale for select shows right now. ArtNight Pasadena, a free evening of art, music, and entertainment on October 10th. Pendulum, coming to L.A. on October 13th. Barker Block, a new living experience in the arts... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Root for San Francisco, by using your AMEX card and help San Francisco get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! AMEX Dish, where you can win a $400 gift certificate for a meal at Cyrus. Walk for Hope, taking... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on DCist. Root for D.C., by using your AMEX card and help D.C. get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, with events around the city from October 1-7. If you're interested in advertising on DCist or... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Gothamist. Root for NYC, by using your AMEX card and help NYC get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Verizon FiOS, finally bringing fiber optic TV service to NYC. Sagatiba Cachaça, where you can find the premium side of Brasil. AMEX Dish, where you can win a $400 gift certificate for dinner at the 21 Club. Rubin Museum of Art,... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Bostonist. Root for Boston, by using your AMEX card and help Boston get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $50 in driving credit! Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. If you're interested in advertising on Bostonist or any other... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Chicagoist. Root for Chicago, by using your AMEX card and help Chicago get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. American Apparel, where you can buy tank tops, T-shirts, and bikinis. If you're interested in advertising on Chicagoist or any other site in our network, check out our online mediakit.... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Root for San Francisco, by using your AMEX card and help San Francisco get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Sagatiba Cachaça, where you can find the premium side of Brasil. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! AMEX Dish, where you can win a $400... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on LAist. Root for L.A., by using your AMEX card and help L.A. get the largest share of a million-dollar tree-planting grant. Tools For Living, the new DWR store opening in Santa Monica on October 2nd. Sagatiba Cachaça, where you can find the premium side of Brasil. Paramount Rocks, with Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, and others on September 27th and 28th. Club Nokia, with... [continue]

Photo of August's D.C. Jam Session D.C. United is hosting another D.C. Jam Session, the free concert/chowdown/beerfest that complements the RFK match-day experience. Scheduled for October 4 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., before United takes on Chivas USA, the Jam Session will feature tons of food, five bands on multiple stages, games and a special party area for kids. Best of all, admission is free. For those of you really planning on making a... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Gothamist. Verizon FiOS, finally bringing fiber optic TV service to NYC. Sagatiba Cachaça, where you can find the premium side of Brasil. DWR: Tools for Living, opening its first Tools for Living store in SoHo TODAY! Rubin Museum of Art, now exhibiting The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan. The Recovery Project, raising awareness to addiction through storytelling and with a... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Bostonist. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $50 in driving credit! Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. American Apparel, where you can buy tank tops, T-shirts, and bikinis. If you're interested in advertising on Bostonist or any other site in our network, check out our online mediakit.... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on DCist. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. Car Free Day, helping to make a greener Metro DC on September 22nd. If you're interested in advertising on DCist or any other site in our network, check out our... [continue]

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Sagatiba Cachaça, where you can find the premium side of Brasil. Zipcar, cars by the hour or day, just around the corner. Sign up now and get $25 in driving credit! Sweetheart, the new book from NY Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain. Walk for Hope, taking strides on October 4th to cure breast cancer. If you're interested in advertising on SFist... [continue]