New York – May 16, 1997 (Full Issue)
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Honing in on MetroHome
A Myriad-ic Experience
Webcinema’s salsa summer party
Naked dancing ladies?
Calendar of Events
May 16, 1997
Honing in on MetroHome
APRIL SHOWERS bring Web Flowers and boy what a plethora of parties and events! That “homing” instinct has apparently been affecting a flock of us New Yorkers (original and transplants). Luckily, MetroHome, Inc. has come to the rescue. This group, headed up by Brigid Kelly, has created a site that provides up-to-date apartment listings and comprehensive city related housing information. The site has seen a lot of traffic from .edu domains, and large corporate companies who typically hire many students for the summer. The launch party on May 10 brought out one of the most eclectic mixes I’ve been present in: a gaggle of recently graduated medical students soon to go into various residencies, intrepid netnauts such as Emily Davidow, Sherry Riesner, and photographer Alexander Stikich wearing a hip navy blue nylon 70’s style jacket with a cute bug-like alien decal on the breast pocket. Toni Wang, site logistics manager, John D’addario, site designer, and Amanda Biers-Melcher, advertising rep were all present and had an abundance of enthusiasm. I also spoke with two appropriately invited gentlemen who have a moving company. Although they were slightly dazed and confused about the whole Web party scene–I over heard them comment, “there’s a party going on here, right?”– Well, let me tell you grrls, these men could move your hearts and furniture! M&A (Mark and Alfred) Moving Company. Based in our own “BK” (brooklyn), insured, and ONLINE! Email Mark at for more info.
A Myriad-ic Experience
ON MAY 7 I VISITED Ciaran Bossom, EVP of Myriad Agency and got a bird’s-eye view of what’s going on at this interesting company. As we lunched on a yummy gourmet lunch from Olive’s in Soho I had a chance to hear an in-depth overview of their Website development philosophy and some of their current and upcoming projects. Having been in a few different shops myself, I was impressed with their thoughtful approach. They focus on either context or content sites beginning with developing a “click-through” site architecture. Once this is agreed upon, then Myriad develops a few “look and feel” pages for the client to decide. Myriad’s offices are in the former Prodigy headquarters, an earth-toned, spacious Noho loft with a large robitron transformer sculpture, zig-zaggy carpeting, cylindrical paper floor-to-ceiling lamps. Even Ed Bennett still has an office up front to conduct business in!
Webcinema’s salsa summer party
THE BALMY AIR, the murky waters of the Hudson, the aromatic fish smells of the docks, the stars in the sky, the great salsa band – what could make a night out on the town better?! Kudos to Jonathan Sarno and his WebCinema group in conjunction with Troma Films, for putting on a nice party at the Frying Pan docked off the Chelsea Piers on May 3. Despite slightly inclement weather, about 300 people showed up. There was a special appearance from Sergeant Kabuki, NYPD, who I got to speak with about his charitable works. Donned in theatrical make up and costume, Sgt. Kabuki told me how he has spent the last 25 years helping others do independent films, as well as keeping our streets safe! Other happy revelers included Chan Suh of Agency.com, Martin Kane and Bill Carmody. We even were privy to an impromptu display of fireworks, compliments of some other event down river!
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Naked dancing ladies?
MAY DAY! May Day! Naked Dancing Ladies seen at the Razorfish party! Actually, it was a gold-lame clad butterfly winged belly dancer. But that was only one small part of this wild extravaganza May 1 that had so many Silicon Alley folks chatting over the week. The party was a chance for Razorfish to thank friends and family and the New York community for all their support, according to co-founder Craig Kanarick. The vast loft at 170 Grand Street was divided by huge expanses of saran-wrap and steel barriers with cartoon faces drawn on them. Montages of avant-guard 20’s films with crazy experimental dancers were projected on the walls. Mr. Tanguery was highly apparent in buttons, large cardboard cutouts, and plastic martini glasses for party-goers.
Kare VonFunk planned the event, complete with White Castle hamburgers and a KILLER band — Sambanditos! Their amazing drum beat helped us cut loose, in fact Veronique Christensen, freelance web producer, commented: “there was a woman dancing like a whirling dervish with the rhythm of the tam-tam in her blood!” Uh-huh. Two other great dancers I spied were Loryn Locklin of the Cassandra Group and Dylan Christy of Airmedia. I also go to catch up with Brad Paley, of DID, who created the Digital Monkey and former NYU Tisch Experimental Theater Workshop classmate of mine, Conchetta Kirshner, who’s looking very Courtney Love and stars in her own band now, “Superstar Princess.” Wow. Craig’s final thought on the event was “He only wished there was bigger space and a faster elevator!”
A SOMEWHAT mysterious group of super minds and super women have something brewing. It includes some of New York’s top media minds and the initial meeting at Vintage for red wine and cupcakes! More to be uncovered later!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 19
The newly formed WWWAC WebcastingSIG will have its first meeting on May 19, 6-8 p.m., at the Global Community Digital Sandbox/55 Broad St., 4th Floor. More info.
May 29
Virtual Growth Incorporated in association with our neighbors Daedalus Technology Group is inviting clients and friends to The 1st Annual Spring Party. An evening of live jazz, libations and victuals under the warm glow of the Empire State Building is planned for May 29th from 6- 9 pm. RSVP required to party@vgrowth.com. Email Stephen King at for more details.
May 31
Echo’s Alt.Film Screening The Screening Room, 54 Varick Street, RSVP on 5/17 at www.altfilm.com. Party before at Spartina, 355 Greenwich Street
June 12
CyberChill, 7-10pm, alt.coffee (139 Avenue A)