by Dan Metz | May 29, 2019 | Architecture, Hotels, Music
By Dan Metz, Associate Editor This fall, Hard Rock Cafe, Inc. is looking to change the shape of their franchise–and the size of their Rock ‘n Roll–with what CEO Jim Allen calls “the world’s biggest guitar.” This 400 ft tall guitar-shaped hotel is part of...
by Sarah Strong | Apr 28, 2019 | Culture, Featured, Music
Downtown chatted with up-and-coming artist Kyunchi, who self-describes as making internet music, about what that means, using New York as inspiration, and how luxury plays into songwriting. Downtown: Do you consider New York City home? Kyunchi: Growing up on Central...
by Downtown Magazine | Apr 20, 2019 | Culture, Events, Featured, Music
Fado Festival NY&NJ enters its third year with a dazzling new venue partner, Brookfield Place New York, its most expansive lineup of artists and, with four free events, an incomparable opportunity for fans to hear some of the most revered singers on the Portuguese...
by Sarah Strong | Mar 8, 2019 | Culture, Featured, Music
Gregory Harrington is a world renowned violinist and a top musician in Downtown’s heart. We chatted with him about his history, his love of travel, and his new album of standards due out this coming June. Keep reading until the end for an exclusive sneak peek at...
by Sarah Strong | Feb 21, 2019 | Fashion, Featured
Luxury women’s brand SNIDEL teamed up with the legendary rock band Queen for an extremely limited collection of pullovers, totes, and phone cases available only at their Lower East Side flagship store. If your Oscar party requires you to dress in theme with the...