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  • Claw at Greasy Sausage Rinds

    Wow, that basement must be swank!  We who live at the Chelsea are used to being barred from the downstairs club, but now it appears that not even fabulous Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto can get through the doors!  I guess he wasn’t raucous enough.  Hey Michael, were you at least able to wash down…

  • Chelsea Hotel Universally Despised

    By the gods, this is a singular injustice, and one that I’m afraid has finally caused me to lose my faith in human nature!  I’m referring of course to the recent American Institute of Architects survey ranking America’s most beloved buildings—in which, scandalously, the Chelsea didn’t even rank in the top 150!  As our illustrious…

  • Tourist Has Out of Body Experience at Chelsea, Enters Alternate Universe

    Check out this recent review of the Chelsea.  This lady thinks we need a good scrubbing.  Doesn’t she know that bohemians are supposed to be dirty?  She also remarks that the place smells “like all different people’s dinner cooking at once.” The reason for this is because artists still live and work here, and, not…

  • Rare Velvet Underground Acetate Now Digital

    Songs from that supposedly rare Velvet Underground & Nico acetate which was for sale on E-Bay a few months back are now available on the internet.  The songs from the acetate are completely different takes from the officially released album, The Velvet Underground & Nico

  • A Night of Magic at The Chelsea: Annual Valentine’s Day Party to Honor Vali Myers

    Annually, on February 14th, Valentine’s Day, friends and acquaintances of the late artist and free spirit Vali Myers assemble in her old room at the Chelsea to commemorate her passing.  In no sense wicked, Vali was a witch who touched a great many lives with her vibrant spirit and optimistic outlook.  Vali was a champion…

  • Who Can Help?

    Here’s another e-mail we received this week from a gentleman who wants the Chelsea experience, but doesn’t want to pay an arm and a leg. Southern writer looking for information on living in Chelsea for a couple of months.  I am wrapping up a year in the Quarter in New Orleans and will be sidelined…

  • Glam Rock BBQ

    The best stuff always comes to us from our readers, and so this week we’re emptying out our inbox.  Check out this invite to a BBQ on the roof in 1982, sent to us by Michael Fellows.  The no doubt swinging soire was hosted by none other than Jobriath.  Jobriath, who as all good Chelseaites…

  • Much Ado About Edie

    Last week, we asked a few of our readers why they thought that people are so interested in Edie Sedgwick.  Even the NY Times is puzzled. Here are a couple of replies.  If you have your own thoughts, offer them up. Our Guy in Australia responds: Y’know…   I’ve stopped to ask the same question. I…

  • The Stepford Wives Take Over Madonna’s Sex Room

    Presenting Moet and Bouquet Sammy Jos’ layered Pretty Plaid Meredith Coral Bow Margie Orange Swirl Sophie Under Salt Water Sophie with Laid Dovetail Coat  Doucette Duvall Fall/Winter Presentation at the Hotel Chelsea

  • Jackson Pollock at 95

    Jackson Pollock would have turned 95 on January 28, but it’s never too late to celebrate.  Take a look at jacksonpollock.org, which allows you to mouse around and create your own Abstract Expressionist masterpiece. (Be sure to click to change the color of your “paint.”) The site was created by an artist named Miltos Manetas,…