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NY Comic Con 2017 pics (Star Trek, Willy Wonka, cosplay & more from Sunday)
NY Comic Con concluded with anticipated panels from The X-Files and Batman vs Two-Face, an appearance from Life of Agony’s Alan Robert, and lots more cosplay.
the Starbucks on N. 7th / Bedford got its liquor license, now serving beer, wine and "small plates"
The Starbucks on N. 7th & Bedford, which is the second Williamsburg branch of the coffee mega chain, is the latest to offer the “Starbucks Evenings” menu that features wine, beer and “small plates” like Truffle Mac & Cheese, and Spinach Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips…
Starbucks to stop selling CDs
Starbucks has had an investment in music since 1999 (when they acquired music retailer Hear Music), which has resulted in stores playing uniquely-curated playlists, Hear Music’s performance series and Sirius XM station playing “Starbucks-friendly tunes,” and the sale of CDs at Starbucks locations, including exclusive releases and themed compilations…
Williamsburg's 2nd Starbucks won't serve alcohol, if The West coffee house succeeds with petition
Williamsburg’s second Starbucks location, set to open at 154 N 7th Street, probably won’t be granted its wish to serve beer and wine after all, based on vocal opposition from residents and local business owners at last night’s Community Board 1 SLA Review Committee meeting in Brooklyn…
Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, John Oliver, Rihanna & more playing free Veterans Day show in DC (and on TV)
Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, Rihanna and other pop superstars will touch down on the Mall on Nov. 11 to perform in honor of American veterans and their families…
Bleecker Bob's closing (but not becoming a Starbucks)
The NY Times reports:Bleecker Bob’s will close its store at 118 West Third Street at the end of April, according to a manager, Chris Wiedener…
Starbucks will sell alcohol in some Chicago locations
“In an attempt to boost evening sales, Starbucks is planning to sell beer and wine in up to seven new outlets by the end of 2012.
Having already tested outlets – in Washington and Oregon – with alcohol, savory food and entertainment, Starbucks will be opening the new outlets in the Chicago area…
Devotchka - Webster Hall pics, an NPR Philly show stream & the Starbucks Sweetheart CD tracklist
1. Death Cab For Cutie – “Love Song” (Cure cover)
2. Katy Perry – “Black And Gold” (Sam Sparro cover)
3. DeVotchKa – “Hot Burrito #1” (Flying Burrito Brothers cover)
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This week in Music Licensing
Advertising agencies make lots of online commercials. You know, spots made not for television, but with the hope the brand’s message will spread virally on the net in an organic way…
Sonic Youth McCarren Pool presale, hits are for squares
Washington Post: Let’s talk about commerce. Some of your fans went ballistic when news came out that Sonic Youth was doing a Starbucks compilation, “Hits Are for Squares…
