Well, it's been a hectic couple of weeks, but the ladies at BUST are now working on the final preparations for the 2010 BUST Spring Craftacular happening this Sunday, May 23. The programs are folded and the gift bags are filling up. We're so excited! The Bust Spring Craftacular is an event in Brooklyn, NY at  that will showcase over 50 independent designers, artists, and craftspeople, carefully selected from a long list of applicants. ... Read More

Enter to win this great contest over at Advanced Style, the prize is an opportunity to shop with an expert thrifter, and all around stylish lady, Deborah Rapoport, often photographed for the site, and recently seen in NY Magazine (and soon to be featured in BUST, natch!) You'll get to spend a day shopping with Deborah at NYC's Housingworks Thrift store, while soaking up some of her vast knowledge of clothing and dressing, and her credo that ... Read More

True Blood-thirsty fans eagerly anticipating the June 13th Season 3 premiere will be pumped to hear of the HBO sponsored screenings all over the United States. At each of the 50 locations, there will be special screenings of the first episode (an extended sneak preview) of the latest season à la movie premiere, red carpet and all. The glitz and glam evening offers attendees the special screening, giveaways, and a live Q&A session ... Read More

If you live in New York City, you'll have your pick of bike related events this weekend!  May is Bike Month in NYC and to celebrate, the City Reliquary is hosting their 6th annual Bike Fetish Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  From noon until 6pm on Havemeyer Street, there is a block party for bikes, with competitions, rides, and advocacy groups and artists supplying information and selling their wares.   After the block ... Read More

Five Stride, a new shop dedicated to the roller derby community, is having its grand opening party tonight.  The shop is owned by Gotham Girls' own Bonnie Thunders and provides helmets, skates, pads, and other derby gear, as well as a chance to hook up with like minded derby enthusiasts.  It starts at 5pm at their space at 30-90 14th Street in Astoria, Queens.  Prizes are supplied by Triple 8 and Hella Rad, so get there ... Read More