Category: culture

Biking in Astoria

I see England, I see France…

There are many why I like biking in Amsterdam: Cars give you right of way; pedestrians give you right of way; there are nice bike paths; distances are short; you’re considered normal; there are good, practical bikes; you casually meet friend biking in the other direction… Man the list goes on and on. But one…
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New Island Festival

This and next Thursday to Sunday at Governors Island. This is the type of cool shit that goes on in Amsterdam that we’re normally jealous of (I never miss Parade when I’m in Amsterdam in August). Now it’s coming here. Don’t miss it! Go see Boom Chicago. I know them well. They’re funny. http://www.newislandfestival.com From…
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