by DOWNTOWN News | May 22, 2025 | Culture, Music
The first ever CBGB Festival is taking place September 27 at Under the ‘K’ Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY. The festival is paying tribute to New York City’s gritty, sticker-covered past through the lens of modern punk, connecting punk’s originators with its...
by DOWNTOWN News | May 12, 2025 | Art, Culture, Music
Left: Behind-the-scenes photograph of Jennifer Elster and David Bowie as Baby Grace for his Outside album. Photograph by John Scarisbrick. Right: Dress worn by Bowie as Baby Grace sprawled on couch, photographed by Jennifer Elster, courtesy of The Development...
by DOWNTOWN News | May 1, 2025 | Culture, Events, Family, Music, NYC, Outdoor
5/3 AND 5/5 Stone Street’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party Organized by the Stone Street Historic District , one of NYC’s largest Cinco De Mayo Festivals returns The margaritas will be flowing, the Mariachi bands will be playing, and the vibes will be at an all...
by DOWNTOWN News | Apr 21, 2025 | Culture, Downtown News, Music, NYC
The Rooftop at Pier 17 is kicking off its 2025 Seaport Concert Series. New York City’s most scenic outdoor stage is getting ready to rock with an incredible lineup, beginning with electronic musician and DJ Elderbrook (May 1 & 2). Primus The series will continue...
by Linda Sheridan | Jan 22, 2025 | Culture, LA, Music
REPRINT FROM DOWNTOWN FALL 2024 ISSUE As quickly as this year’s spectacular Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremonies wrapped, all eyes turned to Los Angeles. The second largest city in the United States, with 3.82 million people, must now begin the process of preparing...
by DOWNTOWN News | Nov 7, 2024 | Downtown News, Music, NYC
The Rooftop at Pier 17®, will become a year-round live performance venue as of next year, with the debut of a custom-designed glass structure for winter concerts starting in late 2025. The innovative enclosure will seamlessly convert The Rooftop at Pier 17 into a...
