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Best of 2006: In Name Only

It’s that time again — when we prepare to ring in the new by celebrating the best of the past year. So this week, we give you some of our favorite stories from 2006.


Originally published in Everywhere on 4/4/06

The Weekend Guide

This weekend, stay local.

HEAR
The Cobbs
What: Local indie act pulls out the complex pop/rock harmonies — just for you.
Why: Another reason not to move to New York.
When: Fri. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where

Bedtime Stories

At 3 a.m. you repaint your living room.

At 4 a.m. you give the cat a bath. (Who knew insomnia would make you so productive?)

But at 8 a.m. you ask for cream rinse instead of creamer, and by 8:15 ...

Artistic License

When you think of art auctions, you think of boring old stiffs, million dollar carpets, and the Sotheby’s scandal.

Basically, you’d rather be hit with a bidding paddle than sit through that process.

Not tonight. Space 1026 is holding its ...

The Weekend Guide

Take it off or tie one on. Happy weekending. 

DO
Monster Dance Party
What
: Dance to Steven Bloodbath, hear NY transplants Caps & Jones, plus candid party pics and vodka drink specials.
Why: Now is the winter of your discotheque.
When: Sat., ...

Gifting for Two

This holiday season, hip up your dad and class up your dude.

Sweater Set
Yeah, Le Tigre is the bastard son of Lacoste. But the sweaters are just so hot (literally). Give Pops a striped woolen and your boy an ...

Something for Everyone

You’ve known her for years (she’s your everything). But you hate buying her presents (she has everything).

Stick It to Her
You gave up giving her jewelry ages ago. Instead, give her something to put her baubles in: Artist Kirsten ...

The Luxe Life

You could care less about “tired, dry winter skin.”

Hell, if you wanted some flush in your cheeks, you’d just sip the Johnnie Walker in your flask and hit the dance floor at Hands and Knees.

We commend your laid-back attitude, but ...