Last year a new bar/venue/bocce haven opened in Park Slope called Union Hall. As most good things in New York, everyone seemed to find out about this gem in no time, leading to crowded bocce courts and limited seating on weekends. On most nights, however, the sirens still draw us there. Jack McFadden (affectionately called Skippy by those who know him), books the downstairs venue, which has consistently had solid lineups. We recently asked him about how he makes the magic happen there... more ›

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MOVIE: Fraternity Massacre at Hell Island is...a real movie! With a plot and everything! Wanna hear it?: "Jack Jones, a pledge in Zeta Alpha Rho Fraternity must battle homophobia and a killer clown during his fraternity's Hell Night." Sounds pretty deep. more ›

Tourist: New York bands go on tour. They keep a diary. We publish it. more ›