Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Pants Up @ the Pop Up! May 5 - 11, Chelsea Market
My home is not totally vegan. One of the things I've been meaning to donate to Salvation Army and replace is my husband's leather belt. He only has one belt, it still functions, and he wears it every day, so I have to find a replacement before I can get rid of it.
I think I found it! Yesterday I was walking through Chelsea Market, where they have an "ID Pop Shop Independent Designers Sale" (lots of really cool unique stuff there, I don't know why people who visit NY from around the world bother shopping at the big mutli-national chains because that stuff is the same around the world. This is the place to see REAL local NY talent). ANYWAY I saw this one booth (above) with really cool textured accessories - made from CORK. I timidly asked the lady working there if there is any leather in the belts, thinking maybe there was leather layer in the middle, and she proudly responded that all their products are vegan! Well, in that case, let me take a look around!!
The shop is Cliff Belts, and they actually have a ton of different accessories that are typically made out of leather, plus guitar straps(!). My favorite items are the ones with the natural cork color and texture showing through (they also have colored and embossed styles). So unique! The lady in the booth showed me some cool features of their belts, where some of them are mix-and-matchable with the buckle and strap, and another line of belts are made out of recycled subway car grab poles! Super awesome!
I love that it is strong, durable, ecological, cruelty free, and lighter than leather. Cliff Belts says, "Cork is environmentally preferable to leather as it comes from a lower carbon impact source (tree bark) and does not use animal products in its manufacture (a vegan product). The environmental concerns associated with leather include the energy and carbon intensity of generating animal products and the chemicals used in the leather tanning process that can be damaging to human health and the environment. Cork is a naturally beautiful and greener alternative to leather."
Anything from this shop would be great for anyone who wears pants, wants to define his or her waist, or carries things (so basically everyone). And probably also for anyone that loves wine (because wine people are into cork). I'm going to get this belt for my husband, and I want this for me, I'm hoping I can put a little notebook inside it.
PS - Reminder, Vegan Dinner at Ayurveda Cafe is tonight!
Friday, April 18, 2014
East Side Eating
I am firmly rooted on the West Side of Manhattan, but I do occasionally venture across Broadway and spend time on the East Side! Last weekend, I wanted to check out an exhibit on Museum Mile (Masterpieces & Curiosities: Diane Arbus's Jewish Giant at the Jewish Museum), and of course all the walking around made me hongray so my husband and I wandered around in a totally new neighborhood in search of food.
Right around the corner was a lovely spot that reminded me of my neighborhood favorite, Juice Generation. It was called Juice Press!
Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant and Juice Bar1296 Madison Ave. (at 92nd St.), New York, NY 10128
They had similar pre-prepared vegan raw/dishes, and they were delish! I found everything to be a tad bit pricy, but it's all organic, and according to the cashier, also raw, kosher, and vegan. We followed up our raw falafel and hummus wrap with a juice, I forget which one
In other East Side dining news, I actually missed the Vegan Meetup at Organic Grill, but there is another NYC Vegan meetup coming up, and it's on the Upper East Side!
I already RSVPed, hope to see you there!When: Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7:00 PMWhere: Ayurveda Cafe706 Amsterdam Ave. (bet. East 94th & 95th Sts.)New York, NY 10025For complete information and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/nycvegans/events/177101402/
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Vegan Meetup @ Organic Grill!
Remember back in December I went to Organic Grill? Well guess what, I was poking around on Meetup.com and the NYC Vegans group is getting together for a Vegan Dinner at The Organic Grill! The meetup is Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM (That's a Wednesday night).
The folks who have RSVPed yes to this event sound really welcoming, cool, diverse, and nice. Maybe I'll see you there!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
FWD: New York City: FREE Screening of 'An Apology to Elephants'!
Please join local activists for an intimate screening of "An Apology to Elephants," an HBO documentary narrated and produced by actor Lily Tomlin. This memorable film explores the beauty and intelligence of elephants as well as the psychological damage that these majestic beings endure in captivity.
Following the film, local animal rights activists Rose McCoy, who appears in the film, and John Di Leonardo of Long Island Orchestrating for Nature will expand on the topic of animals used in the circus industry.
Following the film, local animal rights activists Rose McCoy, who appears in the film, and John Di Leonardo of Long Island Orchestrating for Nature will expand on the topic of animals used in the circus industry.
When:
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Saturday, February 15, 7 p.m.
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Where:
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Bluestockings Books (at the café and activist center), 172 Allen St., New York, NY 10002 (See this map.)
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Cost:
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Free
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(This came to me via email from PETA. I LOVE elephants, I love Lily Tomlin, so I'll be there! Let me know if you are too so we can meet in real life! -Wannabegan)
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