You all know Lit Lounge in the East Village, which just celebrated ten years—now owner Max Brennan is bringing a new bar to Williamsburg. On March 23rd Brennan will open the doors to The Flat, located at 308 Hooper Street, between South 5th Street and Broadway.
Photos: Lit Lounge Owner Set To Open New Williamsburg Club, The Flat
Happy Birthday Lit Lounge! A Chat With Owner Max Brennan As The Joint Turns 10
Everyone's favorite East Village art gallery/bar/venue/after hours club is turning 10 today: Happy Birthday Lit Lounge! The 2nd Avenue establishment has been the go-to spot for many over the years, especially those looking for dark corners in which to do dark deeds. You just haven't really fully experienced New York City if you haven't been in that basement at 3:30 a.m. Sadly, our memories there have escaped us, so we talked to Lit owner Max Brennan about his.
The EV Gets ET
That's hard to dispute; it does sound crazy. The Culture of Contact festival includes movies at Two Boots, artwork at P.S. 63, and music at Lit Lounge all weekend long. Tickets are available at the event's linked-to site.
Pencil This In
EVENT: An evening with David LaChapelle is sure to be a fabulous one. He'll be signing his new coffee table art book, Heaven to Hell, tonight. Wear your Sunday best.
Mark Mothersbaugh's Art
Acting on a hot tip from Mindy, Gothamist went to check out former Devo musician-turned-composer for film and TV Mark Mothersbaugh's newest venture at the Fuse Gallery/Lit Lounge on Second Avenue and East 5th Street. Mothersbaugh's pieces, "Homefront Invasion," can be seen in the Fuse Gallery, and quite a few are available for sale. In fact, Gothamist's friend was so taken with one piece (at right) that he decided to buy it. Gothamist wonders if we deserve a commission - we should consult with Choire.

