Gig tonight.

'In the Neighborhood' favourite, The Brute Chorus play at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen this evening.  They will be sharing the intimate venue's stage with The Bookhouse Boys and Gold Sounds, followed by Clash DJ's.  The Brute Chorus's live show transcends awesome and stands much closer to mind-blowing.  To miss out would be a very silly thing. 

Tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Doors open @ 20.15

Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

Shoreditch in the News!

Hackney was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal in an article detailing the neighborhood and why it would be a good place to stay for the upcoming Olympics.  Journalist Sarah McBride does a decent job at explaining some of the best spots to eat/stay/play while in the area, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see that other people are starting to appreciate and recognize the neighborhood as well!  Although we also couldn't disagree more with her description of Shoreditch as being suffocatingly hip.  Sorry you can't hang, Sarah. Check out the article here.

WINWINWIN!

1234 Shoreditch Festival is providing YOU with the opportunity to win a pair of VIP backstage tickets to the upcoming festival!  Just answer one simple (and I mean simple) question and you could be on your way to enjoying the musical ramblings of The Rakes, Ipso Facto, S.C.U.M., Patrick Wolf, and so much more.  Don't miss this opportunity!  Go here for more details.

Why Don't You... Check out the Idea Generation Gallery

The Idea Generation Gallery, located on on Chance Street, showcases the best of contemporary art and popular photography.  At the moment, the main attraction features work by John "Hoppy" Hopkins, a freelance photographer and former nuclear physicist in the 1950's.  Hopkins' involvement in the London underground movement in the late 1960's has allowed for a unique take on the new politics of peace and counter-culture of the time.  He has not only produced images of iconic figures such as Malcom X and John Lennon, but also the seemingly "seedier" images of London at the time, including tattoo parlours and fetishists.  His exhibit, dubbed "Against Tyranny" is showing until the 19th of July... something that should not be missed.

Macondo

Macondo, the latin inspired cafe-cum-gallery in Hoxton Square is definitely one of my favourite things about the neighborhood.  

Their delicious deli selection is always pleasing and not much makes me happier than sitting on Macondo's deck with a slice of tortilla and a Corona.  Oh and their selection of cakes is second to none in the area.  The menu also boasts a reasonably priced cocktails, breakfast and dinner options.  

If you have yet to visit this charming spot, don't hesitate any longer...and if you need any more encouragement they currently have a lunchtime special offer on.

Shoes of Shoreditch

Somebody: Alicia 

Shoes: Chie Mihara

Spotted: Old Street

Books. Art. Books+Art. Book Art.

A fine marriage indeed.  Book Art emerged through the post-modern impulse to challenge the formalities and commodification of art and a viewing of the V&A's collection last year left me with a burgeoning interest in the medium.  Unfortunately, artists books aren't too easy to come by...unless you live in the neighborhood that is!  Shoreditch has its very own 'bookartbookshop'.   Stop in to peruse the shop's unrivaled collection of international contemporary book art and support this not-for-profit organisation. 

Bookartbookshop

Susan Kae Grant

Artists Books Online