it's a sort of figurative-cubism
by Karl-erik Larson
Starting July 15th, the gramstand is proudly hosting the work of
Karl-erik Larson on our upper and lower level walls.
Here's a message from the arist: Hello. I'm a local artist living and working here in New York. I work predominantly as an architect, but have been painting off and on for the last 11 years. I'm a self-taught painter and mostly self-educated in the arts, in general. I concentrate on the human face specifically; expression, shadow, the full range of human emotion, etc are what interest me, more broadly.
My paintings are available for sale and I also do commissions when the circumstances work out. I hope you enjoy my paintings and feel free to contact me with any requests/questions. Karl
singer-songwriter showcase
presented by Nic Coolidge
Saturday, May 3rd - From 8pm to 10pm, the gramstand invites you to veg-out to the live performances of Dana Alexandra and Will Knox in our lower level lounge. The upstairs will be available
for regular cafe seating.
Many thanks to our world-famous barista, Nic Coolidge for reeling
together, what is expected to be, yet another chill event.
"PRINTMAKING - MESSMAKING"
opening reception for Diana
Becerra & Kazuhiro Murai.
Sunday, April 20th - From 730pm to 1030pm, come sip to some new art and music at gramstand's public art reception welcoming Diana
Becerra and Kazuhiro Murai. The gallery event will take place upstairs,
while the downstairs will be available for regular cafe seating.
Diana Becerra is an artist from Spain, currently living in NYC. Interested in
the organic nature of imperfection & chaos, she conveys movement &
depth within simple designs. Presently she is exploring the
differences
between palettes & how color is charged with meaning.
Kazuhiro Murai is a Japanese-born printmaker. Mainly inspired by water &
its movements, Kazuhiro depicts these qualities through abstract printmaking,
primarily depicting the tranquility of water experienced in nature.
Mind Petals Meet-Up
The next Mind Petals NYC Chapter Gathering will
take place on Tuesday, April 29th, 7 PM.
Armand Aviram.
Dana Alexandra.
"singer/songwriter showcase"
On Saturday, January 26th 8-10pm --
Hey Everyone,
So I put together a little performance at the tea cafe
I work at in the east village.
Armand Aviram (myspace.com/armandaviram)
and Dana Alexandra (myspace.com/danaalexandraa)
are each going to be playing a solo acoustic set.
Please come and check this event out! It's free!
There will also be free copies of Armand's new
EP entitled "Something To Feel".
-Nic Coolidge
jordana zeldin
"PUSH"
Sunday, December 9th -- Come welcome Jordana Zeldin to the gramstand
gallery.
Starting at 7pm, we will be toasting to photography, which
highlights a concept very important to gramstand:
The nine photographs in PUSH pay unexpected attention to "The
Everyday."
By focusing on details that might otherwise go unnoticed,
common objects and street scenes take on surprising lives of their
own. Removed from their context and function in our daily routine,
they become abstract compositional worlds of color, geometry, and
movement. I look forward to sharing my work with you.
-Jordana Zeldin
beecher trouble
smith-stackhouse, "death"
I would like to invite you to the Beecher Trouble Smith-Stackhouse's
gallery opening at the Gramstand tonight, November 10th. From
9pm-11pm, we will be toasting to his latest works in which he explores
a rather untraditional interpretation of "death."
Beecher is a
talented artist whose work carries a quirky sense of drama and an eye
for creative canvas.
A trip to his website demonstrates his versatility and charm:
http://www.beechertrouble.com
So come on down to the Gramstand to sip, mingle, and be moved.
His show will run through the first week of December.
Till this evening,
Richard & Company
gramstand
214 Avenue A (b 13th/14th)
212.533.1934
www.gramstand.com
Kave Boghraty & Sarah Kohler, photography
From the Brooklyn Bridge to the shores of Kauai, from the people of Peru to the streets of Kroatia, local photographers, Kave Boghraty & Sarah Kohler take us on an international photo tour. Bogrhraty finds an addiction to long curves and surreal angles, while Sarah Kohler plays with our perceptions of life abroad, shocking us with shots of everyday life in South America. Now displaying in our lower-level lounge.
www.kavebogrhraty.com
"drugstore prints,"
photography by luke marion
Sunday August 5th-- We welcome "Drugstore Prints," a photography installation by
Luke Marion. From 6 to 9pm the Gramstand will be hosting the
public reception for his show, which features all new pieces.
To view some of his recent work, surf over to:
www.lukemarion.com
Come down, have a drink, peruse the gallery, and say hi.
word-class, live jazz, every weeknight
The Gramstand is proud to host Dr. David Schroeder's NYC Guitar Duo
Series. From the July 23rd through the 31st, you can come and sip to the
fine tunes of these talented performers:
Mon July 23
7:00 pm Bruce Arnold and Jane Getter
8:00 pm Robert Kang and Nik Isaac
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
Tues July 24
7:00 pm Bruce Arnold and Pete McCann
8:00 pm Jinhee Lee and Mathew Pelsma
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
Wed 25 July
7:00 pm Jack Wilkins and Peter Lietch
8:00 pm Matt Hornbeck and Darach O'Laoire
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
Thurs July 26
7:00 pm Roni Ben Hur and Bruce Arnold
8:00 pm C. Martin Carle and Francisco Martins
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
Mon 30
7:00 pm Kenny Wessel and Pete McCann
8:00 pm Luigi Gallucci and Isaac Chatfield
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
Tues 31
7:00 pm Peter Leitch and Dave Stryker
8:00 pm Chase Carpenter and James H Willis
9:00 Open duo guitar jam
michael lazar
"planet pop" art exhibition
Sunday July 1st -- From 7-10pm we invite the public to join us for the
opening of Michael Lazar's "Planet Pop" series, which now graces the walls
of the Gramstand. An actor by trade, an artist at heart, Michael's work is a
rollercoaster of personal "in-the-moment," expression. True to his own
words, "Each work has a messagewhether seated in an emotional
reaction to color, the impact of an iconographic image on me, or in the development of a consciously rendered concept䉥I have unshakable belief in the authenticity of the work I do. "
As always, we hope you stop by and hang-out.
aleksandra neimczyk
"continuity" art exhibition
Thursday May 17th-- We welcome the work of Aleksandra
Neimczyk ( http://www.aleksandra.art.pl/ ). Aleksandra is not only a
talented and recognized European artist, but a very inspiring person. On
her two month film debut in Manhattan, she became a regular customer at
the Gramstand. Her work is frequently exhibited in galleries throughout
Norway and now, interestingly, finds itself at the Gramstand's gallery.
We are honored to have her work in our space. The reception for her art collection, "Continuity," will be held this Thursday, May 17th starting at 6pm.
Hope to see you there!
nyu hosts poetry night
On Thursday May 3rd, 7-9pm, come join us in supporting young NYU poets at a cool public venue or share your own work! Bring friends, family, & wine, along with a lot of heart & soul. Enjoy the in-house teas and yummy snacks. Don't forget a pen to scratch some inspiration down & a camera to document the first moment that greatness shows its head :)
If you want to read & have not contacted me otherwise, please email Ingid Chung (ihc206@nyu.edu) with a small writing sample.
gramstand gallery opening
Gramstand is proud to announce the opening of its first monthly gallery
exhibit. Beginning April 1st, every month, gramstand will feature a new
local artist for one month, providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to
see of New York's finest up and coming artists.
Our inaugural artist is photographer Erika Kuciw. The Brooklyn native, who has pursued her art since she was a little girl, Her work has been featured in PR campaigns, theater productions, and local publications.
Erika Kuciw
www.Shutter-Girl.com
We welcome you to come by the gramstand to check out Erika's work, as well as many other local artists, in the months to come.
gramstand grand opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Richard Salem (richardsalem@gramstand.com)
Phone: 917-915-3102
http://www.gramstand.com
gramstand: Bringing A Modern Day Retreat To Brew
New York, NY -- February 1, 2006 -- gramstand announces the opening of its new caf and tea store, providing East Villagers with a modern day retreat to relax and enjoy the healthy lifestyle associated with tea. gramstand, originating as a small stand in the Gramercy area selling grams of tea to devotees city-wide. Founded and owned by Richard Salem (one of the youngest recognized tea connoisseurs in the country), gramstand provides patrons with the atmosphere that makes you feel like family, and the tea that keeps luring you coming back for more.
The gramstand menu features over 50 types of traditional and exotic teas, each handpicked and blended by Richard, and the menu continues to grow. Fresh snacks and sandwiches, including paninis, muffins, and assorted pastries, are also available for the hungry. Richard, who mastered his craft at the Wild Lily Tearoom and the Tea Association of the USA, can help guide patrons to their perfect tea match, no matter how novice the drinker may be.
Specialty gramstand drinks include the infamous Citrus Berry (featuring ice cubes made of the tea centered with honey deep inside for a sweet surprise), a lychee white tea, a mocha Earl Grey with whipped cream and chocolate, and the Agito, a shot of intensely strong, dense tea higher in caffeine than normal tea that can be taken like a cappuccino shot, recently developed during Richards latest tea trip to Japan.
In a rush? gramstand features a special fast-brew process, providing those on the go with the perfect cup of tea to-go. Those who can t get enough of gramstand and their unique mixes of tea, like the popular Gramstandard, can purchase a gram (or three!) of their own to enjoy anytime.
With a variety of seats inviting you to cozy up with your laptop or a friend, Zen-like industrial design, and the relaxing vibrations of an ever-rotating music collection (customers can make requests), gramstand invites customers to make themselves at home. Patrons can be seen hanging out with the friendly staff of brewers or surfing the Web (free Wi-Fi for all), as well as a rotating collection of art showcasing some of the finest up-and-coming artists in the city.
For information about gramstand, check out: www.gramstand.com
Contact:richardsalem@gramstand.com (P: 917-915-3102)
ABOUT GRAMSTAND - gramstand is a tea caf̩ and store, providing patrons with a modern-day retreat to relax and enjoy the healthy lifestyle associated with tea. Featuring over 50 types of traditional and exotic teas to enjoy, take to-go, or get packaged for home brewing (each handpicked and blended by the owner, one of the youngest recognized tea connoisseurs, Richard Salem), fresh snacks, sandwiches, and even darn good coffee, the gramstand is known for its signature tea drinks, friendly staff, free Wi-Fi, and rotating collections of art by some of New Yorks finest, providing the feel of a modern day retreat, and drinks to send anyone into a Zen-like state.
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