Beastie Celebration - August 4

[JasonP]

Hey Everyone,

felt like I needed to make a new thread.

So here are the deets...

Beastie Celebration
August 4th, 8pm
Overlook Bar & Grill - 225 E 44st

We will totally do a Beastie Subway/Walking tour earlier in the day. I will put something together.

*please pm me (or email me: jasonp182@gmail.com) if you plan on attending or are thinking about going. Please indicate if you are bribing others*

[carvelcake]

That sounds like a good time. I probably won't be able to go (kids, job, etc) but you mentioning the Original X-large store reminded me of the time in 1994 that my college photography class took a day trip to NYC. We were supposed to go to the Metro Museum of Art but once we got off the bus we were on our own. My friend Justin wanted to find that store so bad. We spent all freaking day looking for it. After a few 40's (don't ask me how we got them...it wasn't that hard...lol) we found it and he got his shirt and hat that he wanted. To this day I couldn't tell you the address. I was too wasted. Never did make it the museum.

[benchillin]

(y)

[JoLovesMCA]

Alright! A date is set!

Thanks Jason!

[JoLovesMCA]

Oh I wanted to mention. If you do start to get a lot of replies about this event and it's promoted well, you might want to think of putting together a fb page which might help keep the word out better and we see who all is coming etc... talk more about plans. A lot of people aren't on this forum but almost everybody using fb..... just some advice. ;)

[HiPlnsDrftr]

(y)

ditto on the FB page advice. Not all Beastie fans are members of this board.

[benchillin]

After seeing pictures at Union Square today from Mca Day, I really want to go bad.

[Rodie]

After seeing pictures at Union Square today from Mca Day, I really want to go bad.

Yeah that was so awesome to see. I'd love to go but I have a wedding to go to that day :(

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

I'm all the way out in Chicago I'll never get to see these things :'(
totally breaks my heart.

[benchillin]

I'm all the way out in Chicago I'll never get to see these things :'(
totally breaks my heart.

seriously !? are you kidding? i am in Texas, come on y'all....:D

[DJ_Skrilla]

There used to be an X-large store in Portland....

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

seriously !? are you kidding? i am in Texas, come on y'all....:D

I'm 19 with no money, no car, can't even rent out a hotel unless you're 21. It sucks a lot. I'd be living in NY if I could be

[JasonP]

I'm 19 with no money, no car, can't even rent out a hotel unless you're 21. It sucks a lot. I'd be living in NY if I could be

Get a job and take a bus. ;)

Anyone want to make a cool graphic for the FB page?

Also, I think some Bboy karaoke may be in order after Arrow. Anyone know a good spot?

[JoLovesMCA]

Get a job and take a bus. ;)

Anyone want to make a cool graphic for the FB page?

Also, I think some Bboy karaoke may be in order after Arrow. Anyone know a good spot?

If nobody does it I can have a really nice one done for you. A friend of mine is a graphic artist for websites. She's doing a lot of Beastie/MCA wallpapers for me. Just tell me what photo/text you want on it.

Get a job and take a bus.

LOL.

[benchillin]

I'm 19 e

my bad, i was really just trying to encourage you. did not know your age. and also thought you were someone from like a MB 10 years ago :eek:

[Justin]

Thanks for setting this up.

Just curious....no bar/club in NYC is willing to play the Beastie Boys for more than 2 hours?

[benchillin]

Thanks for setting this up.

Just curious....no bar/club in NYC is willing to play the Beastie Boys for more than 2 hours?


if they do i have a beastie list on touchtunes that goes longer than 2 hours.

[brooklyndust]

Hey Jason, any events planed for Canada?

[Lucky17]

I'm new to this forum, but I've been a HUGE BBoy fan since I was a kid. Count me in for this. After photographing and meeting AdRock at MCADAY this weekend, I need more. Would love to meet and hang out with some of you!

[WolfWoman]

I would totally be up for this.

[JoLovesMCA]

So the day tour would be on the 4th as well correct? I think then maybe I will fly in on the 3rd and Jason nothing is planned Sunday right? Then I would book my flight back home on that day. If anybody is going to be there Friday let me know, maybe some of us can meet up that day too.

[JasonP]

So the day tour would be on the 4th as well correct? I think then maybe I will fly in on the 3rd and Jason nothing is planned Sunday right? Then I would book my flight back home on that day. If anybody is going to be there Friday let me know, maybe some of us can meet up that day too.

I plan on traveling home on Sunday as well. Not sure if I will be there on Friday or not. I will put together an itinerary for the day...really it's just a few hours of touring around to different sites and then the party at night.

In regards to nobody playing the boys for more than 2 hours...I reached out to a few places and Saturday is their busiest night so they weren't able to accommodate us for the whole night. If someone has the inside scoop as to a place that would play the boys all night let me know and we can switch it up.

Jo- I'll let you know about the graphic this week. Thanks!

[CHECKHEAD2004]

Sounds like a perfect weekend and Adams Birthday is the 5th. I will ask my friend about places. There may be some places in Brooklyn that would do it if people are willing to go there.

[JasonP]

I was hoping to get some local help. :)

[JoLovesMCA]

Okay Jason sounds good. I will hold off mentioning it anymore until everything is solid so that way folks aren't confused! I did get some feedback on facebook and some fans were saying that they were going to clear their schedules to attend.

I imagine that August will be the first time me hearing Beastie Boys music again because here at home I can control it, but at this event I won't be able to. I will prepare myself. I have enough time to prepare.

[JasonP]

It will be a nice time for everyone. I just would like to get the opportunity to spend some time with other fans...only other times this would happen is for their shows.

Arrow Bar should be great...but I am willing to give it a few days to see if someone can come up with something better...either way Aug 4 we will be partying to some Beastie Boys.

P.S. I invited Jim Shearer through email...we should put some pressure on him to make an appearance. :)

[CHECKHEAD2004]

My friend who lives in Brooklyn is doing some research. Shes pretty sure she will find us a place that will let us do anything we want with the right number if people. Will keep u posted

[JasonP]

I think we are going to get a pretty nice turn out. Let me know asap so we can lock down the details. Thanks so much!

[JoLovesMCA]

So excited. I noticed everything falling into place for this event like with the park thing coming into play and having the opportunity to appreciate and experience these great things about Yauch and the Beasties together. Mike (MCADAY) told me that everything was perfect that day when Adrock came down. He said the sun was shining and he truly believed that Yauch's light was shining down on them.. :o

And he said it was lowkey, nobody was making Adrock feel like he was on display. I just love hearing that.

[M|X|Y]

do you guys think that if the park gets renamed that this would be a good opportunity for such a gathering?

i guess there would be some sort of ceremony or someshit

[JasonP]

do you guys think that if the park gets renamed that this would be a good opportunity for such a gathering?

i guess there would be some sort of ceremony or someshit

Might be a good place to meet in the day before going on beastie stroll?

[CHECKHEAD2004]

I'm pushing for the park dedication to be the morning of Aug 5th, Yauch's bday. Hope it happens

[JasonP]

I'm pushing for the park dedication to be the morning of Aug 5th, Yauch's bday. Hope it happens

Ooh...good call!

[JoLovesMCA]

I wonder if we can get this idea to Kathleen and Adrock and see if it's possible to have it done by that date? They might even have it done sooner......... but just opening it officially on that morning would be lovely!

[CHECKHEAD2004]

I sent Kathleen a message. We will see!

[Lucky17]

This is really awesome, guys. I am looking forward to it!! :)

[PortlandBGirl]

I so want to come, Portland is a long way from NYC but maybe I can make it happen.....

[beasties#1fan]

I sent Kathleen a message. We will see!
how!:eek:

[JasonP]

I wonder if this is too buried...

http://www.facebook.com/events/289164961172690/

[cltaylor12]

Enjoy each other and Heal together.

We'll be thinking about you that day from out here in Cali.

[Lucky17]

Building on the karaoke idea...
[I just realized there is a designated place for the party... sorry about that - let me know if you think this won't work]

Does anyone have a contact at Hip Hop Karaoke NYC?

I just found a blog post by Hip Hop Karaoke NYC and saw on May 11th they did a Beastie Karaoke night at BB King's.

Maybe we could reach out to them and do another night in honor of MCA on his birthday? I think we'd have to arrange a place for the party and then they show up and bring the gear. Looks like this type of karaoke is a challenge - no vocals provided... so you gotta know your stuff. Are we up to it? I think we are. ;)

Check this out - these are the songs they added in honor of Yauch.

http://blog.hiphopkaraokenyc.com/2012/05/hip-hop-karaoke-friday-beastie-boys.html

Anybody want to see if we find a place if we can have these dudes come down and help us throw a proper party for Yauch? I have no idea about cost or what but I am thinking this could be REALLY fun.

What do you all think? It might be worth making a call to find out. I'd be willing to look into it or help coordinate if you need help!

[JasonP]

Building on the karaoke idea...
[I just realized there is a designated place for the party... sorry about that - let me know if you think this won't work]

Does anyone have a contact at Hip Hop Karaoke NYC?

I just found a blog post by Hip Hop Karaoke NYC and saw on May 11th they did a Beastie Karaoke night at BB King's.

Maybe we could reach out to them and do another night in honor of MCA on his birthday? I think we'd have to arrange a place for the party and then they show up and bring the gear. Looks like this type of karaoke is a challenge - no vocals provided... so you gotta know your stuff. Are we up to it? I think we are. ;)

Check this out - these are the songs they added in honor of Yauch.

http://blog.hiphopkaraokenyc.com/2012/05/hip-hop-karaoke-friday-beastie-boys.html

Anybody want to see if we find a place if we can have these dudes come down and help us throw a proper party for Yauch? I have no idea about cost or what but I am thinking this could be REALLY fun.

What do you all think? It might be worth making a call to find out. I'd be willing to look into it or help coordinate if you need help!

Go for it..currently the plan has us hanging out listening to the boys until 10pm...I'd be down for Karaoke after that. I actually looked into Karaoke at a place by the Arrow bar on Ave A. We could rent a Karaoke room for $8 per person...they currently only have 10 songs by the boys...but maybe we could bring some material. Or we could find another joint...there are tons of Karaoke bars in Manhattan.

I honestly am not sure if the majority coming to the party would be down for this or not...I'm open to the idea.

[JoLovesMCA]

I don't think I would be up for karaoke, at all... Doing a Beastie song? I could probably do She's On It and that's it! Ha..... but I'll watch!

[llasaApso]

I sent Kathleen a message. We will see!

Hey, just wanted to pitch in here, and let you know that it can take years to get a park name changed. It has to go thru city councillers and the lord mayer and all sorts of official red tape. :(

[JasonP]

Hey, just wanted to pitch in here, and let you know that it can take years to get a park name changed. It has to go thru city councillers and the lord mayer and all sorts of official red tape. :(

Word on the street is that its pretty much a done deal...but who knows how long it would take to officially happen.

[abbott]

Hum? I hear there is good fishing then.
Can i bring the kids.

[Billy Corbitt]

i hope i make it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4GL6INd7mY(y)

[PortlandBGirl]

I would absolutely be down for karaoke. I am doing my best to plan a trip out to the East Coast that week to be in NYC on the 4th/5th.

[PortlandBGirl]

Alright, booked tickets for the whole family that week, 5 days in Boston and 3 in NYC.

Hum? I hear there is good fishing then.
Can i bring the kids.

I am bringing my two beasts, 2 and 5 year old boys. I am guessing they will be able to join a walking tour during the day but not the evening event.

[passthebeat]

Counte me in! Totally attending from Spain, got my ticket and accomodation. Always wanted to visit NYC and match up with the boys live. I was hoping it could be this time, but... at least I'll enjoy this great day, waiting for it!

[passthebeat]

Counte me in! Totally attending from Spain, got my ticket and accomodation. Always wanted to visit NYC and match up with the boys live. I was hoping it could be this time, but... at least I'll enjoy this great day, waiting for it!

[dust monkey]

I'm also in, flight booked and searching for accommodations now. Coming from California...very much looking forward to meeting the others who are attending.

This is crazy but I just feel very strongly that this is something I have to do so thanks for starting this and coming up with the idea.

[frank1271]

im checking for flights and hotels for this weekend,but i have a question.What airport do i fly into and i was wondering if i could hook up with any people who either live there or are gonna be there that weekend so i would know where im gonna be going cause ive never been there before.

[JoLovesMCA]

im checking for flights and hotels for this weekend,but i have a question.What airport do i fly into and i was wondering if i could hook up with any people who either live there or are gonna be there that weekend so i would know where im gonna be going cause ive never been there before.

I am flying from Houston and it's LaGuardia. I believe Kennedy is further out on Long Island. I'd say LaGuardia. It's closer to the city! :) I am coming on that Friday and staying the weekend. I was gonna ask if anybody else wanted to meet up that day then I'm down! I'll be bringing my friend with me. ;)

[YoungRemy]

you can fly into any of the three airports and easily reach parts of the city that you see fit. I always prefer public transportation vs. cabs.

JFK is in Queens, as is LaGuardia.

you can get directly into Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan faster from JFK, take a $5 Air Train and then hop on the A subway line at Howard Beach to your preferred destination.

from LaGuardia, you can the M60 bus into Harlem and transfer along 125th Street for the Upper West or Upper East Side for one subway fare($2.25)


from Newark, it's about a $12 Air Train ride directly into Penn Station (up on 8th Ave) or you could do a couple options with a transfer and use the PATH Train for around $5.50. make sure you don't get out at Newark Penn Station and you go all the way into NYC

[JoLovesMCA]

you can fly into any of the three airports and easily reach parts of the city that you see fit. I always prefer public transportation vs. cabs.

JFK is in Queens, as is LaGuardia.

you can get directly into Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan faster from JFK, take a $5 Air Train and then hop on the A subway line at Howard Beach to your preferred destination.

from LaGuardia, you can the M60 bus into Harlem and transfer along 125th Street for the Upper West or Upper East Side for one subway fare($2.25)


from Newark, it's about a $12 Air Train ride directly into Penn Station (up on 8th Ave) or you could do a couple options with a transfer and use the PATH Train for around $5.50. make sure you don't get out at Newark Penn Station and you go all the way into NYC

Well shit what do I know! Thanks for the info!!!!! ;)

[Billy Corbitt]

Well shit what do I know! Thanks for the info!!!!! ;)

lol

take the M60 bus into Harlem and transfer along 125th

if i go, i am putting remy on speed dial. :P

[kll]

We did a bbmb meet up almost 10 years ago in nyc- if you all fly into the same airport, you could share your arrival times and have the first person at a terminal grab a cab, and then have each cab pick you up accordingly (in order of terminal), which is what we did...

you can then share the cab fare into the city ($45-55-ish), which is maybe close to what you'd pay for all the public transportation if there are 3-4 of you.

it's a great way to get to know each other on the ride in (even though you feel like you've known each other forever from being on here!)... we also shared rooms, which ended up being cool...


it was all of our first trip to nyc, so we were all intimidated, but once you've been, you'll realize it was a lot of unnecessary stress...

[Cleets]

Would love to join, but with kids and wife, just can't join celebrations like this.

Sending love from Dallas.

[frank1271]

We did a bbmb meet up almost 10 years ago in nyc- if you all fly into the same airport, you could share your arrival times and have the first person at a terminal grab a cab, and then have each cab pick you up accordingly (in order of terminal), which is what we did...

you can then share the cab fare into the city ($45-55-ish), which is maybe close to what you'd pay for all the public transportation if there are 3-4 of you.

it's a great way to get to know each other on the ride in (even though you feel like you've known each other forever from being on here!)... we also shared rooms, which ended up being cool...


it was all of our first trip to nyc, so we were all intimidated, but once you've been, you'll realize it was a lot of unnecessary stress...

this sounds cool,if anyone is interested im down for something like this.

[TreasureEverywh]

Haven't booked anything yet, but hoping to soon. A friend told me about this great B&B she was staying in in Brooklyn, but I was wondering whether it wouldn't make more sense to find somewhere nearer the East Village...

[JasonP]

Looks like the venue will be changing to a spot in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). I will keep you posted.

The bar we are looking at will be more accommodating (Music etc.)

[JoLovesMCA]

Looks like the venue will be changing to a spot in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). I will keep you posted.

The bar we are looking at will be more accommodating (Music etc.)

Oh so that worked out! (y)

[Space]

Looks like the venue will be changing to a spot in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). I will keep you posted.
The bar we are looking at will be more accommodating (Music etc.)


at Death By Audio, on 49 S. 2nd St in Williamsburg.?????:cool:

[JasonP]

BK is out and Manhattan is in. :)

This will be the spot...

http://www.overlooknyc.com/

They will let us play the boys all night and its BIG. So please come out!

Still starting at 8pm.

[JoLovesMCA]

Well for those who want to meet up how about post our arrival time here and what airport, I guess it would help if we were coming at the same airports.

[InspiredByBBoys]

OMFG SOUNDS AMAZING! I want in! I'll ask my sister to come with me (only 15)!

[Tam_Tam]

Hotel room booked. :D

[MixMasterMikeD]

This sounds amazing. Unfortunately, in Sydney and won't be back in NYC till Sept 4th. FML.:(

[JasonP]

A little bump action y'all...

http://www.facebook.com/events/289164961172690/

[JoLovesMCA]

So is anybody else here attending?

[pshabi]

I'm still up in the air. I have to work out a trip to Vegas to see some of my people in august but want to go to this too. Ma dukes works for an airline so I can make plans last minute....so that's what I'm gonna do!

[Tam_Tam]

My reservation is at Club Quarters in Midtown. It's on W 45th between 5th and 6th.

[JoLovesMCA]

That's cool. Hope you guys can make it. I still haven't booked anything because I am waiting to see if my friend can get off work to go with me.

If not I need to buy my ticket soon because I see those prices steadily climbing!

[Tam_Tam]

Honestly, I've been asking people if they want to come with me and they keep bullshitting. So, I'm gonna come up for the weekend by myself. Saturday is set with you guys and my daddy's coming down from CT to hang out with me on Sunday. Gonna be the best wknd I've had in a while.

[pshabi]

Honestly, I've been asking people if they want to come with me and they keep bullshitting. So, I'm gonna come up for the weekend by myself. Saturday is set with you guys and my daddy's coming down from CT to hang out with me on Sunday. Gonna be the best wknd I've had in a while.

In my experience with meeting bbmb people for the first time, you will enjoy it! It's been positive and a lot of fun every time.

[Billy Corbitt]

That's cool. Hope you guys can make it. I still haven't booked anything because I am waiting to see if my friend can get off work to go with me.

If not I need to buy my ticket soon because I see those prices steadily climbing!

I'll ride with you if you can get me to the border.

[Tam_Tam]

I'll ride with you if you can get me to the border.

Now that's funny.

[WhoMoi?]

I'm planning on coming. :D

I used to post a lot here back in the day, but it's been awhile! I've been lurking here a lot since 5/4. It's been really comforting to read everyone's posts here and see that I wasn't alone in my feelings of loss being more intense than I ever would have imagined. I haven't posted up until now because I felt like there was nothing I could say that would really do justice to what I've been feeling since Yauch passed away...but then, just now, I figured this little RSVP is as good of a "comeback" post as any. :)

Looking forward to celebrating a great man and an amazing band with all of you!

[WhoMoi?]

Hotel = booked. :D

Has a time/meeting place been set for the walking tour? Will that be on Saturday also?

[JasonP]

So glad you can come!

No time and place yet...I am thinking 9am...just to leave lots of time to rest up for the party. I will hopefully wrap up the finishing touches on the tour in the next couple days and then will share with all.

If there are any must see spots that anyone has please let me know.

[MCA4ever]

So glad you can come!

No time and place yet...I am thinking 9am...just to leave lots of time to rest up for the party. I will hopefully wrap up the finishing touches on the tour in the next couple days and then will share with all.

If there are any must see spots that anyone has please let me know.

Do you have anything planned in manhattan? I was thinking maybe the subway entrance to the back door of the Ed Sullivan theaters where they shot their video for the letterman show? I am a little over an hour away from NYC but only go over a few times a year and that is one of the things I had planned for my next visit. Not a big deal but if we would be close, that may be fun. It's only a few miles from Oscilloscope, not sure if that is on your list.

[MCA4ever]

All 3 airports are about the same distance from manhattan. If you have a choice, also the prices are a little better to fly into Newark Nj. It's less congested and you have your choice of public transportation right into the city. When there are Yankee games or things going on at the Garden, the traffic is horrible. Could take you 30 minutes to go 4 blocks. On the weekends the traffic is considerably better than weekdays.

[Tam_Tam]

Four weeks from tomorrow b's. Does anyone have any suggestions on stuff to do Friday night. I was thinking about catching Jimmy Fallon or Letterman but neither of them are taping that day.

[WhoMoi?]

So glad you can come!

No time and place yet...I am thinking 9am...just to leave lots of time to rest up for the party. I will hopefully wrap up the finishing touches on the tour in the next couple days and then will share with all.

If there are any must see spots that anyone has please let me know.

Thanks, Jason. And thanks again for organizing all of this! Please PM me if there's anything I can help with.

Has anyone let Adam H., Mike D, et al. know about this shindig? I thought it was so awesome how Adrock showed up to MCA Day, and he seemed really touched by it; just thinking we might want to let them know about this event, if only to share how much they all mean to us.

[Lucky17]

Hey all,

I'm definitely coming. Possibly bringing another Bgirl fan w/ me. Really looking forward to meeting you all!

[JasonP]

Thanks, Jason. And thanks again for organizing all of this! Please PM me if there's anything I can help with.

Has anyone let Adam H., Mike D, et al. know about this shindig? I thought it was so awesome how Adrock showed up to MCA Day, and he seemed really touched by it; just thinking we might want to let them know about this event, if only to share how much they all mean to us.

I sent some facebook messages their wives way...felt like a groupie doing it. :)

[Rodie]

Any chance of making this an annual thing? I can't come this time but would love to in the future.

[WhoMoi?]

I sent some facebook messages their wives way...felt like a groupie doing it. :)

Nice! (y) :D

[Hiphopdancer]

Hi there! I'm pretty new to the BBMB and I don't really post a lot. I'm more of a lurker. But I really enjoy reading all of your comments and banter - and I decided to head to New York for the August 4 Beastivities! My boyfriend and I will be driving up the evening of Aug. 3 from DC. We have our hotel room booked, and it's only blocks away (stumbling distance, you might say) from the Overlook! I'm anxious to hear the details of the walking/subway tour. So excited! See you all there!

[JasonP]

Any chance of making this an annual thing? I can't come this time but would love to in the future.

I'm down!

[WhoMoi?]

Hi there! I'm pretty new to the BBMB and I don't really post a lot. I'm more of a lurker. But I really enjoy reading all of your comments and banter - and I decided to head to New York for the August 4 Beastivities! My boyfriend and I will be driving up the evening of Aug. 3 from DC. We have our hotel room booked, and it's only blocks away (stumbling distance, you might say) from the Overlook! I'm anxious to hear the details of the walking/subway tour. So excited! See you all there!

(y)
Welcome!

[MCA4ever]

If anyone plans on doing a little site seeing on their own, there is a city pass. We have done this before and you really get your moneys worth and then some. You pay one price for a one or two... day pass and it will get you into over 70 attractions. I just saw a comercial on tv that said the sale price of these ends tomorrow. Just an FYI if anyone is interested, here is the web site :)

http://www.newyorkpass.com/prices.aspx

[TreasureEverywh]

Twenty! Sleeps! Till Brooklyn!

I'll be there :)

[TreasureEverywh]

And now I can't get "No sleep till Brooklyn" and the bass from "Hello Brooklyn" out of my head anymore. :D

[JasonP]

Walking tour info...

http://freepdfhosting.com/2cc4eb0647.pdf

Its going to be a pretty long tour. I will give this its own thread in a couple of days.

Still haven't figured out which exact building is John Berry's. If anyone knows for certain please hook us up. For now I will assume its on the corner. :)

[JasonP]

Walking tour info...

http://freepdfhosting.com/2cc4eb0647.pdf

Its going to be a pretty long tour. I will give this its own thread in a couple of days.

Also, unless a miracle happens we will only be checking out building exteriors...not actually going in (i.e. O-Scope, 59 Chrystie etc).

[WhoMoi?]

Wow - nice itinerary, Jason!
It's so awesome of you to have put this all together. Thank you! (y)

[JasonP]

No worries. Should be a great time!

[MCA4ever]

@JasonP

Awesome; You ... Put this Together!!!

It is so cool that you have put so much of your time and love for the boys into making this happen. I know that Adam will be walking right beside you and just as excited!

Much appreciation :):):)

[dust monkey]

This is awesome, thanks Jason....see you there.

[MCA4ever]

Still haven't figured out which exact building is John Berry's. If anyone knows for certain please hook us up. For now I will assume its on the corner. :)

This article gives the closet description I have seen of where on 100th & Broadway. Says it was on the Northwest corner.

http://www.mrbellersneighborhood.com/sec3/bigfatlove.html

[Tam_Tam]

Does anyone know John's middle initial or birthdate?

[PortlandBGirl]

Thanks Jason, looking forward to it!

[Drusyc]

This is really cool... I wanna try to come.

[JasonP]

This is really cool... I wanna try to come.

Do it! :)

...and thanks MCA4ever for the JB info...huge help!

[Lucky17]

Hi everybody!

Just wanted to jump in here and spread the word for the NYC local peeps about a project that is COINCIDING with Jason's 8/4 Celebration!

I would like to invite you all to be a part of this larger-scale project!

For the walking tour Jason has assembled on 8/4 I will be doing a photography project and I need FANS to take part of it!

FANS: Wear your freshest gear and bring your meanest mean mugs because I’m going to be documenting the landmarks as they stand for the Beastie Fanthology Project (http://keepitonandon.com/), but the BEST part is – I want YOU – the FANS – to be IN the photos. We are doing this Yauch-art style. Word.

Are you HEARING what I’m saying?

We’re going to do Beastie-inspired photos.

That means I want you to pull out your best poses and be extra fresh. Bring your kids, your boys, your girls, whoever your crew is, make sure they are with you. Style it up. This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. You love the Beasties? I mean REALLY love the Beasties?

SHUT UP AND SHOW ME.

After the walking tour I will also be heading to the Overlook Bar for some good times and erm… refreshments. If we can’t connect until that evening I will still be snapping at the Overlook, so don’t get too bummed out if you can’t make the walking tour. We will get you in the pics.

Also – if you want your photos to make it into the Fanthology book, you’ll just need to sign a consent form, which I will have with me on August 4th.

After everything is wrapped, the images will go on the Keep It On and On Facebook page as well as on this blog and you can tag and share away.

We can all own a bit of B-Boy history forever. It’s my little gift to you.

Visit the BLOG (http://keepitonandon.com/special-announcement-august-4-2012-beastie-fan-celebration-in-nyc/) for the full info. Let's do this people!!!

Follow me on twitter at @keepitonandon (http://www.twitter.com/keepitonandon) for updates! Would love to meet you all!

[LongDuckDong]

^
The photography and general documentation of this meet up is a great idea. Can't wait to participate in all of this on August 4th. Peace.

[MsPacMan]

We are doing this Yauch-art style.

(y)(y)(y)

Michelle, I am madly tweeting about this.

I know I'm very far away but I will do whatever I can to help promote this! (You know I'm a massive fan of general tomfoolery and craziness!) :p

Can't WAIT to see what people come up with!

THANKYOU for all your work on this. It's a TOP DRAWER idea. Please email me if you can think of anything I can do to help.

xoxoSarah
pwr2mca@gmail.com

[MsPacMan]

#BeastieFansForever

#GetReadyNYC !!!


(!)


OK Jason, et al.

I LOVE what you have planned and I can’t tell you how awesome I think this idea is!

You know I am in Sydney, and I can’t make it over there for the Birthday Extravaganza.

There’s nowhere I’d rather be, but it’s not gonna happen. :(


However, I had to think of SOME way I could be with y’all in spirit.

So I came up with a CUNNING PLAN. :cool:

Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=209990132460825&set=o.289164961172690&type=1&theater – read Lisa’s description and the comments underneath; it’ll explain the whole plan!

(yes, each sticker is unique and features a different lyric…………)


If you hate the idea; NO WORRIES. It’s YOUR weekend. No pressure. :)

If you love it the idea, you can contact Lisa (our girl on the ground in Brooklyn)
-via Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeastieBoys1
-or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InspiredByTheBeastieBoys
-or email (contact me pwr2mca@gmail.com ……I don’t want to publish her email here!)

Thankyou to Lisa Lisa Full Force Routine for making this happen! <3


I hope you all HAVE A BALL next weekend! (And thankyou to EVERYONE who’s promised to take photos, so those of us who can’t make it can at least experience it vicariously through YOU all!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

xoxoSarah

Disclaimer:

……you’re under no pressure to do this. It's possible that what I’m suggesting would put you on the wrong side of NYC anti-vandalism laws.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sticker_art
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyposting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_marketing

See?
http://www.vosizneias.com/33141/2009/06/10/brooklyn-ny-post-signs-ex

We never met. :D

[BboyLover#1]

I am so exzited that this has been planned? Did any of the messages to the wifes and Mike and Adam get answered? I would just die if they showed up. Do you think there's a chance?

[JasonP]

LOL You never know.

[Franci]

Take a lot of pictures for us abroaders! :D

[BBGirly66]

Any chance of making this an annual thing? I can't come this time but would love to in the future.

I agree!! Great idea! Like so may people, I want to go but I am hityting obstacles. I live in Boston (but I am a Southern Girly through and through) and since I am so new to the area, I just can't find anyone that will go with me. I'm not so comfortable going all alone since I don't know anyone attending. I am new to the boards - thanks to MsPacMan for showing me the way via twitter.

I would like to think this is just the beginning of many BB fan gatherings but I still have that awful feeling in the pit of my stomach that tells me I am missing EVERYTHING!!!

Anyone else going solo from Boston and may want to consider riding together? Just a thought...no serial killers, please!

Ali in Boston (BBGirly66)

[beasties#1fan]

Ch-check it out cha'll.
http://gothamist.com/2012/07/31/fans_organize_adam_yauch_celebratio.php

[MCA4ever]

Ok Jason bet you can pretty much tear up your list- its made the local papers too :D

http://brokelyn.com/hello-history-beastie-boys-walking-tour-and-mca-party-this-saturday/

Brooklyn-ites would have rathered the party stayed in Brooklyn but look out just the same :)

[YoungRemy]

great to see press but it would seem weird to have random strangers that weren't involved in this thing from the get go. the more the merrier and a good cause, I guess.

the gothamist is kind of claiming their map had something to do with this, as well.

that being said, have fun and if there is more to do, hit up the Globe at the World's Fair in Queens and Murray's Cheese Shop in the Village for me, I'll be Honeymooning in Central California.

[MCA4ever]

great to see press but it would seem weird to have random strangers that weren't involved in this thing from the get go. the more the merrier and a good cause, I guess.

the gothamist is kind of claiming their map had something to do with this, as well.

that being said, have fun and if there is more to do, hit up the Globe at the World's Fair in Queens and Murray's Cheese Shop in the Village for me, I'll be Honeymooning in Central California.

I kinda thought that too and hopefully it can stay more on the intimate side. That city can sometimes get a little crazy with public events, especially when they stick the word "free" in there.

Congratulations YR! That is wonderful. Wishing you a world of happiness :)

[pshabi]

I will cosign the above posts. I know I'm revered as the supreme party pooper around these parts lately but when I saw those links I immediately thought, damn, glad I didn't spring for this. I have a bad feeling it's going to blow up now and become "unmanageable," for lack of a better term. The more the merrier, I guess, but with the publicity now and the addition to be whole photography shindig I hope you don't get a bunch of biters showing up. It would really suck to ask someone "what's your handle on the message board," and have them look at you like WTF and try to show you a modeling portfolio. ;)

I hope it all goes well in the end. Kudos to Jason for organizing. Overlook is probably happy as hell.

[MCA4ever]

Just FYI- not far off the beaten path :)

Murrow High School - Ave L & E. 17th st

Brooklyn Friends School - 375 Pearl St Brooklyn
Private school Adam attended until age 14


Decent article

http://www.academic-articles.com/the-many-lives-of-adam-yauch

[Lucky17]

I'm not really concerned. We had a ton of blogs (including Gothamist) pick up the MCA Day story, and it was still an intimate gathering.

We have 80-something people RSVP'ed on Facebook, and as a general event-planning rule, we estimate that about half of that will actually show up.

I really don't think we will be overwhelmed, but I'm glad the word got out because there were so many folks who didn't know about MCA DAY who really genuinely wanted to be there.

If you're heading down, we'll be happy to have you. Come say hi. :)

[Tam_Tam]

Does anyone coming in on Friday wanna meet up for dinner/drinks/whatev?

[WhoMoi?]

I have a bad feeling it's going to blow up now and become "unmanageable," for lack of a better term. The more the merrier, I guess, but with the publicity now and the addition to be whole photography shindig I hope you don't get a bunch of biters showing up. It would really suck to ask someone "what's your handle on the message board," and have them look at you like WTF and try to show you a modeling portfolio. ;)


That's what I'm fearing too.



We have 80-something people RSVP'ed on Facebook, and as a general event-planning rule, we estimate that about half of that will actually show up.


115 people at my last check. Plus, I'm sure there are people who are planning on coming to the events, but like to maintain some level of privacy and thus aren't RSVPing on Facebook. Like me, for example...I'm kinda old-fashioned that way. :)

[Lucky17]

Well let's stay positive. I think it's going to be a great day no matter what. :)

[LilTreyR]

Well let's stay positive. I think it's going to be a great day no matter what. :)

Are there 2 different list? Like you said, likely half of the ones that said yes will be no-shows. Anyone flying into JFK Friday night @ 10:30?

[MCA4ever]

Well let's stay positive. I think it's going to be a great day no matter what. :)

I'm sure it will be a great day! For the most part anyone attending will have the same love for Adam that we all do. 89 & partly sunny :)

[WhoMoi?]

Well let's stay positive. I think it's going to be a great day no matter what. :)

(y):D

[JasonP]

I am going to remain positive too.

Anyone have any ideas of what we could do/wear to stand out as BBMBers???

Jason

[Heather_D]

I am going to remain positive too.

Anyone have any ideas of what we could do/wear to stand out as BBMBers???

Jason

Get some "Hello My Name Is" tags & put your user name on it :D

[Tam_Tam]

Get some "Hello My Name Is" tags & put your user name on it :D

Oh Heather. That's good.

[WhoMoi?]

Get some "Hello My Name Is" tags & put your user name on it :D

(y):D

[pshabi]

Throwback! (http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem;PdsSession=e4fa291b1380a479e5b285e2fff5bb 6b?itemId=350571408342&index=21&nav=SEARCH&nid=01257469588)

[MCA4ever]

Throwback! (http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem;PdsSession=e4fa291b1380a479e5b285e2fff5bb 6b?itemId=350571408342&index=21&nav=SEARCH&nid=01257469588)

Pretty perfect!

[Heather_D]

Throwback! (http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem;PdsSession=e4fa291b1380a479e5b285e2fff5bb 6b?itemId=350571408342&index=21&nav=SEARCH&nid=01257469588)

That's pretty cool. But...it's $1.50 & then $14.95 for shipping? That's one expensive user name... :D I bet some print shop could make similar ones though.

[MCA4ever]

That's pretty cool. But...it's $1.50 & then $14.95 for shipping? That's one expensive user name... :D I bet some print shop could make similar ones though.

For $10 you could print out your own- like 50 of them. They sell blank name tags in the office supply stores. that's a great example. No time for ordering anything at this point.

[JasonP]

Throwback! (http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem;PdsSession=e4fa291b1380a479e5b285e2fff5bb 6b?itemId=350571408342&index=21&nav=SEARCH&nid=01257469588)

I have that on my mini fridge!

[JasonP]

I'm not going to put my name on mine. Its just going to say...

"I'm Hawt!"

[MCA4ever]

I'm not going to put my name on mine. Its just going to say...

"I'm Hawt!"

:D

[BboyLover#1]

:D:D:D

[pshabi]

For $10 you could print out your own- like 50 of them. They sell blank name tags in the office supply stores. that's a great example. No time for ordering anything at this point.

I wasnt suggesting a purchase haha! Just triggered un memoir.

[MCA4ever]

I wasnt suggesting a purchase haha! Just triggered un memoir.

Totally got you ;) Just letting the other poster know they can buy blanks and print them on their own or for the group.

[MCA4ever]

MTV too- lots of celebrating across the globe that day :)

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/08/01/beastie-boys-nyc-walking-tour-to-celebrate-band-on-eve-of-adam-yauchs-birthday/

[M|X|Y]

biz markee at brooklyn bowl tonight

http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event/103499/

[Heather_D]

MTV too- lots of celebrating across the globe that day :)

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/08/01/beastie-boys-nyc-walking-tour-to-celebrate-band-on-eve-of-adam-yauchs-birthday/

MTV? Really? They still cover Music related things?

I hope this media attention truly doesn't deter from the point of the get together
I would be disappointed if it turned into some media circus.

[MCA4ever]

MTV? Really? They still cover Music related things?

I hope this media attention truly doesn't deter from the point of the get together
I would be disappointed if it turned into some media circus.

Honestly I think it is terrific that something that started out at this level by a few fans here has commended so much attention. It's pretty awesome if you think about. It speaks a lot about these 3 guys. :cool:

[M|X|Y]

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120802/lower-east-side/beastie-boys-walking-tour-celebrate-life-of-mca

[frank1271]

I wonder if anyone lives in JB's loft and knows the importance of that place and if theyv'e been told about this weekend.How cool would it be if the person that lives there is also a huge Beastie fan and the dude just lets everyone in for a party,that would be cool. :)

[JoLovesMCA]

I hate MTV but they have always supported the Beasties. I am sure if Adam had lived they would have been involved.... the same way they were in the past. I can only imagine now how that would have been, might have been.

So yeah the fact that media picked this up doesn’t surprise me. This fan-base is strong and is dedicated to these three guys. I think we’ll always get attention no matter what we do. I hope we keep this up for Adam, Mike and Adam.

And I am thinking of Dechen and Losel again too... I hope they are alright.

[Heather_D]

Regardless, I hope it turns out to be an awesome time. I will be there & am looking forward to meeting y'all. Not an excuse, but I'm a Pieces & tend to live up to the pessimistic side of the sign :D

[MCA4ever]

I hate MTV but they have always supported the Beasties. I am sure if Adam had lived they would have been involved.... the same way they were in the past. I can only imagine now how that would have been, might have been.

So yeah the fact that media picked this up doesn’t surprise me. This fan-base is strong and is dedicated to these three guys. I think we’ll always get attention no matter what we do. I hope we keep this up for Adam, Mike and Adam.

And I am thinking of Dechen and Losel again too... I hope they are alright.

Like MTV or hate them a lot of organizations pay big bucks to have their stuff promoted by big media such as MTV. I've just never seen anything like this based purely on an altruistic gesture from a few fans. Today it is really easy for anyone to promote anything on a blog. So I agree about the getting attention no matter what. I think you are 100% correct in saying that the fan base here is a strong one. That is why I believe big media outlets are latching on to what is and has been done here for these guys we love and support. Knowing that we DON'T expect anything from these guys in return says a whole lot. :)

[YoungRemy]

I just wish the official message board got more credit for organizing this thing. I have always been a proud member of this community and for all the "non activity" to come out of here during hiatus, there have been so many fan led, and band led, movements that produced DIY type of activities like this one...

the original call for AIFST shooters being the huge example that gave many fans like myself an experience and opportunity to interact with the band that they will never forget.

it was forged right here on the boards.

that is the #1 reason I am grateful for this community, message board, and Adam Yauch, respectfully.

that and all the great friendships, marriages, and bbmb babies.

[Billy Corbitt]

I hate MTV but they have always supported the Beasties. I am sure if Adam had lived they would have been involved.... the same way they were in the past. I can only imagine now how that would have been, might have been.

So yeah the fact that media picked this up doesn’t surprise me. This fan-base is strong and is dedicated to these three guys. I think we’ll always get attention no matter what we do. I hope we keep this up for Adam, Mike and Adam.

And I am thinking of Dechen and Losel again too... I hope they are alright. (y)

[Billy Corbitt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdJ5e70Q8mw&feature=g-vrec

[LilTreyR]

I am sure if Adam had lived they would have been involved.... the same way they were in the past.

Don't really understand what is meant by this? Not that I'm disagreeing. Just dont get it.

[pshabi]

Don't really understand what is meant by this? Not that I'm disagreeing. Just dont get it.

"Dido"

[JoLovesMCA]

Uhm sorry guys. I just meant had Adam lived and the band was able to tour, do shows etc... then I think MTV might have done some cool stuff to coincide with all things Hot Sauce. Uh yeah that's all I meant.... but you know I don't make much sense these days. :rolleyes:

Oh yeah and I just watched this. ;)

http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=329162&position=1&news_type=news&region_name=BK&regionId=7

Oh yeah and YoungRemy I agree. Every time I think of any of these projects/events I always think of the message board. I usually link here too.

[Franci]

"Dido"


:D

[JasonP]

The initial reason this was created was for fans of the message board. This has been the only fan community that I was even aware of until recently. My intentions where to get members of the boards to come together for what I thought was one last time as I believed that we may not exist as a community much longer..I now realize I was really wrong about that.

This blowing up the way it has is really unintended. Still, the most important part of the weekend for me will be to meet members from the boards who I have been reading their posts for years. Not sure how many of those people are coming out...but I know there is a few.

As a Beastie Boys fan, I have always relied on these boards for information...news always breaks here first and I have always appreciated that. I too am a proud member and I will do my best to let it be known this weekend. :)

[WhoMoi?]

Jason, thanks again for putting this all together. I think a lot of us have needed a Beastie celebration...I know I do. I'm psyched.

Whatever the outcome of all the press the event is now getting, it has been cool to see your name out there in "print," because you've put so much into planning this. I know I speak for a lot of us when I say that we really appreciate it! Gratitude. (y) And see y'all tomorrow!

[MsPacMan]

Jason, thanks again for putting this all together. I think a lot of us have needed a Beastie celebration...I know I do. I'm psyched.

Whatever the outcome of all the press the event is now getting, it has been cool to see your name out there in "print," because you've put so much into planning this. I know I speak for a lot of us when I say that we really appreciate it! Gratitude. (y) And see y'all tomorrow!

Agreed.

Whatever happens, Jase - you deserve only praise.

I hope you know that we realise the amount of effort this has taken. Thankyou for stepping up and taking all of it on. You've done a sensational job.

<3

Throughout the weekend, please remember I'm only an email away. If you need help with something - contact me any time (you might need someone to update this thread, or answer emails for you, or deal with Facebook messages. You might find you don't have time to deal with fiddly things while you're on the road.) I'll help you any way I can. Don't be afraid to ask!

WISH I WAS WITH YOU GUYS TOMORROW!

I will be cooking The Frugal Yauch's pesto pasta in preparation for the great birthday gala event!

Much love to all the peeps (and the freaks) in Beastiefanland!

xoxoSarah
pwr2mca@gmail.com

[JasonP]

Thank You!

Good point too...I strongly suggest anyone who can't make it to find a way to celebrate. Imagine the positive vibes that could be unleashed into the universe. :)

[JasonP]

I just wanted to say something. I felt the need to say what I did below because I felt BBMB members were feeling slighted as this idea was developed on here first but got a lot of attention elsewhere and didn't credit the boards. Something I observed though is that fans are fans, those from the message board don't differ a whole lot from those that simply love the band and don't post about it on the internets. I now look at this place as more of a venue to express your feelings about the band and their music, but the Beastie Boys fan community stretches so much wider than just this message board.

Just felt the need to say this. Onward.

The initial reason this was created was for fans of the message board. This has been the only fan community that I was even aware of until recently. My intentions where to get members of the boards to come together for what I thought was one last time as I believed that we may not exist as a community much longer..I now realize I was really wrong about that.

This blowing up the way it has is really unintended. Still, the most important part of the weekend for me will be to meet members from the boards who I have been reading their posts for years. Not sure how many of those people are coming out...but I know there is a few.

As a Beastie Boys fan, I have always relied on these boards for information...news always breaks here first and I have always appreciated that. I too am a proud member and I will do my best to let it be known this weekend. :)

[WhoMoi?]

(Two threads means I gotta post it twice, right?!:D)

The professional photos and commentary by Lucky 17!

http://therocknrollpictureshow.com/2012/beastie-fan-celebration-august-4-2012-nyc

[MsPacMan]

(Two threads means I gotta post it twice, right?!:D)

The professional photos and commentary by Lucky 17!

http://therocknrollpictureshow.com/2012/beastie-fan-celebration-august-4-2012-nyc


.............that link didn't work for me?

Maybe this one? http://therocknrollpictureshow.com/2012/beastie-fan-celebration-august-4-2012-nyc

PROPS LUCKY17!!!!!!!!! (y)(y)(y)

[pshabi]

Sorry I had my doubts about this being off the chain. Awesome job on the photos.

[JasonP]

Sorry I had my doubts about this being off the chain. Awesome job on the photos.

You never know until it actually happens. Although I was optimistic...awesome people and beastie boys music are sure fire ingredients for a successful party.

If we do this thing next year are you going to make the trip?

[pshabi]

You never know until it actually happens. Although I was optimistic...awesome people and beastie boys music are sure fire ingredients for a successful party.

If we do this thing next year are you going to make the trip?

Ya know... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcz_kDCBTBk&feature=related)

[WhoMoi?]

Ya know... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcz_kDCBTBk&feature=related)

(y)
I'm sure Jason will appreciate this reference.
This New England girl does too. :)

[JasonP]

(y)
I'm sure Jason will appreciate this reference.
This New England girl does too. :)

Wurd. Green 18!!!!!