by Laurean Ossorio | Jan 2, 2017 | Fashion
Portrait Eyewear was founded by a half-Venezuelan/half-Spanish brother/sister duo, Gabriel and Valentina Hernandez. Portrait features shapes that combine curves and sharped geometrical elements. All features are unique to the brand. A strong identity and design...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 2, 2017 | Culture, Music
2016 was a great year for music, and in no particular order, here are 16 songs recommended by Downtown — more picks available at http://spoti.fi/2i2mDlj. 1) Larkin Poe “Don’t” 2) Andy Shauf “Early To The Party” 3) Lucy Woodward...
by Laurean Ossorio | Dec 30, 2016 | Fashion
Staying true to his design philosophy, David Alan creates pieces that are elegant and balanced. He believes that jewelry can be soulful and beautiful; changing the way a woman walks, feels and looks with one glance at her special treasure. David Alan is known for...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 30, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Undoubtedly one of the most versatile American bands of the last 50 years, NRBQ — short for the “New Rhythm & Blues Quartet” — formed in 1966. While NRBQ never had a Top 10 hit in the U.S., the band has always had friends in high places....
by Helaina Hovitz | Dec 29, 2016 | Dining, Living
Ever since I took my first sip of Kusmi tea, I was hooked. I usually resorted to ordering on Amazon, but can now walk right on over to their 800-square-foot space at Westfield, which they recently opened on the cusp of their 150-year anniversary. With 53 boutiques in...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 29, 2016 | Culture, Music
20 years is a long time for anything, especially a rock band. Red Wanting Blue celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year, commemorating it with RWB20, a live album/DVD filmed at the Lincoln Theater. Further to its credit, Red Wanting Blue has released 10...
