Last year we reported on the end of Phil Hartman's Two Boots Pioneer Theater in the East Village. Now EV Grieve reports that construction seems to be continuing at the space, a work permit has been filed, and soon enough it will be a new outpost of the popular Upright Citizens Brigade.

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For those of you smart enough not to watch the fireworks (really just a way to mess with people who have PTSD), the Press has scoped out some drink specials around town. Go ahead, make us proud, and, more importantly, make America proud.

Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern (714 West 11th Ave. 212-349-4370)

$4 "Monster Margaritas and Crononas, among other specials. Free drinks and appetizers for those who RSVP.

Walter Foods (253 Grand St., betw. Roebling St. & Driggs Ave.)

$3 Buds, oodles of rum drink specials.

The Delancy (168 Delancey St., betw. Clinton & Attorney Sts.)

$5 to eat at their rooftop BBQ, 2 for 1 well drinks from 5-7. $3 PBR.

Cha Cha's (1229 Boardwalk, betw. Stillwell Ave. & W. 12th St.)

The bartender promises specials on shots and frozen drinks. No details, though.

Union Pool (484 Union Ave., betw. Meeker Ave. & Conselyea St.)

$4 margaritas, Moscow Mules, Presbyterians and well drinks. $3 Juengling, Genesse Cream Ale and PBR. $6 for PBR and shot. The cover is $5. 24 live bands will play.

Black Bear Lodge (274 3rd Ave)

All you can drink Bud and Bud Light drafts from 2-4 p.m. for $10. $3 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4 well drinks, $5 Apple Pie shots and $6 Muscle Car-Bombs all night.

 

Entwine (765 Washington St., at W. 12th St.)

Promises of specials, but no specifics.

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A little gay bird told us that HX, the little gay rag that has been pumping up go-go boys and queer parties since 1991, was folding. That's not exactly true. Turns out that it's being sold. When we contacted owner/founder Matthew Bank, he sent us this release:

"HX Magazine and the web site hx.com have been sold. The new owners of HX Magazine will be releasing details and information on their plans for the future of the title shortly. In the meantime, Bank and HX Magazine Publisher Gary Lacinski will be assisting them in the transition. HX Magazine issue 931 dated July 10th, which will be released on July 3rd, will be the last one produced by HX Media and its staff.

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Pina Bausch, the acclaimed dancer and choreographer, is reportedly dead at 68. Bausch had recently been diagnosed with cancer, but she had continued to work and the death was "unexpected," according to the director of the Tanztheater Wuppertal, which Bausch founded in 1973. Although criticized by ballet traditionalists, Bausch's inventive dance-theater was also quite visually arresting. It received much wider attention after being featured in Almodovar's Oscar-winning film Talk to Her. Tanztheater Wuppertal was a frequent guest of BAM, and most recently Bausch's Bamboo Blues was part of BAM's Next Wave festival in 2008.

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Some 35 years after she was discovered, Lucy, everyone’s favorite Australopithecus, is making her New York City debut.

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Avenue Q marks its sixth anniversary on Broadway July 31, but the dirty puppet theater show is set to close for good September 13. We always enjoyed the raunchy and racist songs and will miss the naughty message that has subverted many a Midwestern mindset. If you want to check out the show before it leaves, you can still get $21.50 lottery tickets. Just show up early, put your name in a hat, and you can get a front-row seat. Really, it works.


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Armond White spoke about Michael Jackson during this On Camera Program, "Pop Video Artists and Hollywood Influence" Jan. 18, 2008. In part 1 of the video clip of White speaking, which really gets started around the 3:35 mark, he focuses on Jackson's "era-defining movements." See part 1 below, and click here for part 2.

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Laura Leu wants you to count her buns. As Head Bunnette for Nathan’s International Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, Leu is looking for Bunnette recruits, dedicated men and women who will bring energy, enthusiasm and quantitative reasoning to the annual event. Would-be Bunnettes will be put through hot dog hell this Saturday at Leu’s Bunnette Boot Camp, and only four—coated in bun bits, mustard and other undisclosed substances—will emerge victorious.

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Back in January, the Daily News reported that producer James Nederlander had secured the rights to make a Broadway musical with songs from the Michael Jackson albums Thriller and Off the Wall. But after the pop star's death on Thursday, the future of such a musical may be less likely.

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Although the dreary, leaking rain might suggest otherwise, tomorrow is the day the Parks Department picked to kick off the summer. New York City's 54 (a full list is here) outdoor pools open Saturday; general hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. So go, dig out those dusty bathing suits and cross your fingers for some sun rays to match them.

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