So, now that the economy kinda blows and everyone in the art world is fumbling to hold on to whatever they had going before the crash, the discourse is starting to be shaped by the real independents. One of the raddest galleries of this new set is Cleopatra's in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Run by four sassy ladies who resemble a mix between an all girl folk/rock group and the cast from Designing Women, the gallery showcases amazingly talented ... Read More

Hey all of you Roller Derby girls and fans! Here's your chance to win this solid sterling silver Skully Speedskate Pendant from Hellkats L.A.to show your Derby pride! The winner will be chosen at random, no purchase necessary and only one entry per email please. To check out this exclusive pendant and lots of other rockin' jewelry, visit www.hellkats-la.com - the home of Smokin' Hot Jewelry and Devilshly Cool Gear! Good luck and Skate ... Read More

Our good friend and Bust's former Princess of Darkness, Cristina Martinez is reuniting with her band Boss Hog this Wednesday, Dec 17th at Bowery Ballroom. Boss Hog is Cristina, her husband Jon Spencer, Hollis Queens, Jens Jurgensen and Mark Boyce. It promises to be a great night of punk infused garage blues, with Tenessee's Those Darlin's warming up, as well as some of New Yorks finest burlesque performers. Come soak up the sleaze! ... Read More

The Gotham Girls All-Stars are back and They Are Victorious! Coming in Numero Uno at the WFTDA National Tournament in Portland, OR, these badass ladies are overjoyed, worn out and unfortunately, brokedy-broke. Traveling across country to compete in the nationals ain't cheap, so the GGRD's are auctioning off 2 sets of limited editions autographed photo's on eBay to offset travel expenses and continue on their record breaking twelve game ... Read More

  So sad, but so true: presumably due to this circular hell of an economic crisis, Built by Wendy, longtime paragon of quirky/classic style, will close both its San Francisco and LA boutiques on December 28th. Which, of course, means wickedly discounted merch for you west coasties, but it's definitely a tears and clenched teeth sort of shopping experience. Fortunately, it appears that BBW's east coast shops will remain unharmed, and ... Read More