Sabrina Kilian wrote:
> I know there are some New Yorkers out there reading p.o-t. Anything this 
> southern girl should see while I'm here? Any good vistas for a 
> photograph that isn't the postcard stuff? Nothing too touristy, I went 
> to the top of buildings back when I was a kid. Just looking for some 
> interesting clubs to hit, maybe a generally geeky place to hang out.
> 
> And no advise to visit B&H Photo. Already heading back there tomorrow, 
> and I'm afraid I won't leave without more camera gear.

The Village Voice
http://www.villagevoice.com/
is still a reliable ear to the ground

Try to get twofer tickets and see a B'way show. Predictable, maybe, but 
it still sets the standard.   'Rent' has wide appeal, I think my 
daughter has seen it 5 or 6 times.  Also look at BAM, (Brooklyn Academy 
for the Arts)  Its getting rave reviews for this one:
http://www.villagevoice.com/theater/0819,hamm-i-am,433902,11.html

In Manhattan the Lower East Side is still the hip place. 
Stanton-to-Rivington Orchard-to-Ludlow.  The cutting edge is progressing 
downward, Ludlow-Canal-Division. Williamsburg's north side is of course 
the Lower East Side annex and for many, the hippest of all. The 
Meatpacking District is more tourist and B&T (bridge and tunnel) 
pretentious. Same with the 'Chelsea' and "Flatiron' clubs. Should 
probably steer clear, but it depends what you want.

If you are in town a few days I would love to meet you.  I am off Monday 
  the 12th all day (which is today already), Tuesday eve (tomorrow), and 
all day Wednesday.

-Jim

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