From Penn Station to the Pine of Queens! Tara Hack Performs

Live Music @ The Pine!!!
Special Beer Promotions by Bud & $3 Drink Specials for the Ladies!

Tuesday December 15th starting at 8pm.
37-10 114th Street
Corona, NY 11368

Come check out the up and coming artist Tara Hack who is gracing us with her presence singing live!

A little about the Featured Artist:

21 year old native New Yorker out of Long Island.

Been attracting international attention with her voice and moving lyrics and commanding audiences across the country.

Writes her own music and strums them out on her guitar.

Determined to get her music and voice out there, she began performing at Penn Station in NYC.

In April 2008 her debut album was released titled "See You Soon". The album is continuing to rise receiving thousands of plays online, as well as availability and sales in Penn Station, on I-Tunes, and record stores throughout the Northeast.

Raising Awareness:

Her latest music project was her notable collaboration with Joe and Jack Napoli on "Saya Tidak Bersalah" (Im Not Guilty). The song tells the story of Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman who was framed and wrongfully imprisoned in Bali, Indonesia. When asked in an interview why she an American, cared so much about Schapelle, an Australian woman whom she has never met, Ms Hack poignantly responded,"I am a human before I am an American," a quote very telling of her character. Tara has joined an international human rights movement aimed to free Schapelle.

An Event Not To Be Missed!

RIP Patrick Swayze

Here are a few of my fave Patrick Flicks:











You will be missed!

In the Cloud

Flying high with not a worry in the world. No fear, no anxiety. Freedom of flight. Just you, just me. My thoughts, my breath, my laugh, my view. How have I not experienced this pure joy & exhilaration before. The little things feel petty. The so called big things, not so big anymore. To enjoy life everyday is the lesson I take. Whether others want to come along for the ride is another story. To practice living in the subtlety of life is the new adventure. To love someone is subtler than to resent or push someone away. To accept someone is subtler than to criticize the individual. To promote peace is subtler than to promote anger & violence. I wanna feel the subtler side of each experience and be at ease like I was in the cloud that day.

Full Circle

My life,,I can't write this stuff even if I tried. Continuing to look past labels and continuing to look at the person...Period

THE PUSH!

So after a week of being inspired, having fun, and an immense amount of conversations, the push begins. Steps forward are in order now to begin the journey to exactly what it is I want out of life and am going to get. The world is my oyster. Let the games begin!!!

So inspired

This was one of the most inspiring weekends and eye opening weeks for me.  My  best friends came in from Miami for a friends wedding (themed Purple Rain,,dope) for a few days. I've been living on my own now with my roomate for a few months now but something was lacking in my life. Now don't get me wrong my life is great. Great family, friends, cool job, I can't complain. But there was something about this weekend that was so motivating, productive, and inspiring. Going around with my bestees as they saw all their friends in New York that they needed to catch up with since being in Miami this past year took me back to the days of where creativity ruled the world and not necessarily the liquor bottle. Great conversations about art, politics, pop culture, relationships and love. And laughs oh the laughs. I laughed from a good healthy place. lol :) I also had a BBQ where pretty much almost every family member living in NY showed up to. lol What an experience that was. I loved seeing my friends and family all together like we use to in the days of big backyards and good food and drink. I'm glad my roomate got to meet them all and they love her and they see I'm doing well. woohoo. Check and Check. Old friends got to talking again, new friends were made, friends became fam. It was a great time.  The next couple of days were filled with good food, conversations, a Met game in between and a trip to broadway.  Vanessa and I got to see West Side Story. OMG it was amazing. I cried she cried. My laatinoos represented and made me sooo proud.  And it gave her the inspiration again to go back to Miami and represent like she's been doing for the past year. I recommend it to everyone. This week has been chill and relaxing, being at home and just enjoying my place and friends. Last night I watched the replay of Brave New Voices. Where youth from all over America spit spoken word in such a raw and inspiring way. Fearless, thought provoking, full of passion, humility and heart. I miss the days where I was inspired everyday. But that is all gonna change. Be the change you wish to see in the world and make shit happen. :)

unforgettable

I witnessed a beautiful wedding last night. Small, intimate, and full of love. As I watched the first dance I couldn't help but to think back to my own experience. The song unforgettable came on and I was taken back to my father daughter dance. I haven't cried much in a while, trying to be strong, trying to,,,,well just trying,,, Watching their family enjoy the time together. I was privileged to be apart of it. But my heart breaks. I've become I can honestly say a cynic of love. I love love. But to give your heart whole heartily is tough to do. Will I ever be able to do it again. I hope so. =(

Random Quotes

Love:

Only Unfufilled love can be Romantic,,,

Religion:

The original way faith was taught was to hope for heaven, while living in hell on earth,,,

Acting:

Never mistake ur presence as the event, the fact we get to do this is the gift,,,

Love in it's truest form

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails....And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Love is a kicker I tell ya. People strive for it, kill for it, when they find it they hold on to it so tight, when they've had too much of it they can take it for granted. A child's love is the greatest love I think. So pure, untainted by society, what they should love, what can it do for them, no fear. As adults the experiences in our lives mold us and we are then subjected to particular criteria on what we want love to be. Movies, books, fanciful flights of wistfulness, romance and butterflies. I love love. It's hard though when honesty and love don't quite mix. To want to love but can't. Have those perimeters you've delicately placed around your heart, that you don't necessarily wanna cross, but when you find yourself putting one foot over the line, you quickly retract it. What a life.

I love the pavement dancing!

Chasing Pavement - Adele

Everybody Knows but Nobody Really Knows

LMAO!!!

Jump on it!!!

I'm madd late but it's still funny!

County of Kings: the beautiful Struggle (Not too Late!)

Photo credit: Nate Henry-Silva

Current Season

COUNTY OF KINGS: the beautiful struggle

The Public Theater
in association with American Place Theatre
presents
COUNTY OF KINGS: the beautiful struggle
Written and Performed by Lemon Andersen
Developed and Directed by Elise Thoron
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street

ON SALE NOW! $15 TICKETS: Click here to purchase tickets online or call 212-967-7555!

Brooklyn based hip-hop artist Lemon spins his version of the coming-of-age memoir with this jarring and poignant performance. Lemon’s unique voice seamlessly flows from hard-edged drama to urban poetry, creating a vivid portrait of his difficult yet at times humorous experiences growing up in New York City during the birth of hip-hop. COUNTY OF KINGS is a true story of finding passion and purpose in life, against all odds.

Lemon is a regular on HBO’s Def Poetry, an original cast member and writer of the TONY award winning Def Poetry Jam on Broadway and a Drama Desk nominee.

Running time: 90 minutes.

Seating is general admission for all UTR shows at The Public. Seats are available on a first-come, first served basis. Service fees apply for phone and online orders. Latecomers are seated at the discretion of house management, so arrive early.

Friday, January 16 7:00pm
Saturday, January 17 3:00pm
Sunday, January 18 7:00pm


It made me laugh, it made me cry. I am soooo proud of Lemon. He holds audiences captive for 90 minutes and takes them with him on his journey from a young boy in Brooklyn to a man. The first time I saw the beautiful struggle at Joe's Pub it was great, but the show has elevated so much more now. You will enjoy the ride Lemon takes you on and can connect with him in many ways. The plethra of characters he portrays is nothing short of genius and might I add hilarious. I highly recommend you go check it out at the Public Theater. It's an amazing show. =) Love ya Lem!!!

Talented ladies singing Beyonce's Halo

The Bowens (First Love)

By: Hectah

Grand Central Prank,,So Cool

That Look,,,,

Everybody I think wants to be looked at like this, and to look at someone the same way.

Halo


Remember those walls I built
Well baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
Woah...

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me to the ground again

Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo)

Halooooo ouuuu
Halooooo ouuuu
Halooooo ouuuu
Ouuuuu ouuuuu ouuuuu

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo

I Did the Roller Coaster Scream!

Check it out!!! It was good. The special effects I must admit were really good. One of the better scary movies I've seen in a long time.

Who Exercises on a Hangover???

Whoa

That kicked my ass!!!

Get in shape in 09" in 4 minutes

I'm definitely gettin on this!!!

2009!

It's been a while, I know I know, don't kill me. I did lots and lots,,and lots,, of celebrating this holiday season. I enjoyed every minute of it and am happy to get 2009 poppin' off. I wonder if it's really true that you can just start fresh,,let the last year of your life go and just start a new chapter; whether it was good or bad. I guess it stays with you either way as experiences that can only make you stronger. And I'm soo thinking optimistically right now. I hope this is true. To not make the same mistakes, fall into the same patterns, but always elevating yourself to the next level. Time freakin fly's. Especially in the industry I'm in,,one day kind of seeps into the next and weeks can seem to pass me by. Soon spring will be upon us and my plan is to have accomplished what I'm setting out to in the next 6 months. But as much as I want to plan for the future, or as far into the future is possible for me to, I'll enjoy everyday as it comes and everyone who happens to cross my path that day. ;)