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What’s Happening in NYC in July
Summer is in full swing in New York City this month, and while many people escape the heat on the shore or upstate, visitors will find the city is...
The Ultimate All Night Jazz Crawl in NYC
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, also known as JAM, and New York City is celebrating big time. Some of the world’s best jazz clubs are here, and if there’s...
Best Fashion Moments at AFROPUNK Festival 2015
This past weekend Grace Jones, Lenny Kravitz and Lauryn Hill headlined AFROPUNK, an annual music and arts festival in Brooklyn. The festival’s mission is to promote indie music—but it...
Best Karaoke Bars in NYC
Who doesn’t love a good karaoke session? Head to these six NYC Karaoke bars and sing your heart out! Sing here: Karaoke St. Marks Tufted leather couches, florescent lights...
A Love Song I Couldn’t Write: A sit-down with Winnie’s Jazz Bar pianist
Daniel Broadhurst at Winnie’s Jazz Bar Performer Daniel Broadhurst is, at heart, a storyteller. When he sits behind the piano every Monday night at Winnie’s Jazz Bar, he shares...
Valentine’s Day Favorites: 5 Albums Inspired by Love
If you’re wondering why all your friends are suddenly listening to Spotify playlists that all have to do with love (or heartbreak), it’s because Valentine’s Day is just around...
The Best Jazz Clubs in NYC: A Refinery Guide
Image source Tom Marcello via Flickr Jazz, long ago replaced in America’s mainstream, remains must-hear music in New York City’s vibrant jazz scene. Every great jazz musician has visited...
DJ Speakeasy’s Top 20 Glittertrap Songs of 2014
DJ Speakeasy brings a fresh sound to the Refinery Rooftop on a regular basis. Her taste, self-described as Glittertrap, compliments the hotel and continuously impresses guests. With the turning of...
The Refinery Holiday Jazz Playlist
The holidays are fast approaching and merry tunes are playing everywhere. In the style of our lobby bar, Winnie’s, we’ve decided to share our favorite holiday jazz songs with...
Speakeasy’s Downtown Vibes on a Midtown Rooftop: Tales From Behind the DJ Booth
DJ Speakeasy spins on the Refinery Rooftop. Those who find themselves on the Refinery Rooftop are immediately taken by the terrace, which sits in the sky surrounded by Manhattan’s...
