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in response to the 4th ave article...

what do they expect? 4th ave is only a block from 5th ave and once people have a reason to go to 4th ave its going to change pretty fast. I hang out at the bars they mentioned quite abit and they are filled with white 20 somethings. We're our own worst enemy and it seems like some of my peers dont understand that these condos are rising because of people like themselves. This article reads like every NYT article ever.

also I just moved to the area from Raleigh, NC. Its having its own influx of new comers but prices never really are effected because of all the empty space. The town of Cary next to Raleigh has however been dubed "Containment Area for Relocating Yakees". The population has quadrupled over the last decade with yanks much to the dismay of the locals.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 8:25 AM in response to Monday Links

the whole starving artists thing is kinda played out and worthless. Id love to not work and just fuck around all day but I cant really do that. Most people I know in bands have really great jobs and make a good amount of money. Just check out the feature on Stereogum that shows different bands and what the members do. Its interesting.

also bed stuy and crown heights are cheap and you can easily get a large apartment in a great brownstone with multiple people and pay less than $500.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 1:55 PM in response to Report: NYC Artists an Endangered Breed

im friends with alot of teachers and the only thing they have in common with artists is that they drink alot.

and theres always the weekends. Its two whole days of free time.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 2:17 PM in response to Report: NYC Artists an Endangered Breed

"uncultured slobs with a lot of money in this city"

who can afford to buy art? Rich people.

50 million dollar Jackon Pollocks dont just get bought by poor people.

also if you're an artist starting out I would suggest you not quit your day job and just sit around and paint all day. If I want to be a gutiar player I dont just give up everything and sit around the woodshed.

and honestly guitar players are artists as well.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 4:01 PM in response to Report: NYC Artists an Endangered Breed

im a young college grad who thinks that brooklyn and the area surrounding park slope has just as much action as manhattan and with cheaper beer and prices overall. I only go out in the LES and East Village because my friends like to not because its my first option.

most of manhattan is for douches who go to Butter and shitty midtown bars.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 4:06 PM in response to House of the Day: 590 2nd Street

there are.

Posted by: Santa at December 3, 2007 5:38 PM in response to Report: NYC Artists an Endangered Breed

that reminds me. I knew this guy who transported art from LA to NYC and once he had to move these paintings this buy made by giving himself a paint enema. He then would shit all over the canvas and film it and show it in the gallary.

needless to say the guy died of colon cancer soon after.

Posted by: Santa at December 4, 2007 7:56 AM in response to Report: NYC Artists an Endangered Breed

yes.

nicer than the north pole.

Posted by: Santa at December 4, 2007 7:57 AM in response to Monday Links

this place is expensive.

but Ive never eaten there.

Posted by: Santa at December 4, 2007 11:00 AM in response to Restaurant Sorrell Closing?

every time I drive through Baltimore its raining or really cloudy.

its also too close to DC for me to enjoy myself.

Posted by: Santa at December 4, 2007 8:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: Another Cafe for Fort Greene