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About Me

s t a i n is a unique arts lounge dedicated to local products and talent.

In a place so cozy you'll never want to leave, we invite you to enjoy: drinks from our NEW YORK-only list, from local wine and beer to our inventive wine mixed drinks, New York's famous jumbo soft-baked pretzels, free wireless internet, the smoker-friendly garden open all year where you can bring your own food and use our grills, the ongoing mural, the board games, the book shelf, the live music, upright piano, old-school video games, the stray hoola hoop, craft nights (Mondays), open mics (Wednesdays), art openings (first Thursdays), costume theme parties (every 31st), an inventive ever-changing array of events from literary readings to film screenings, and daily happy hour specials (5 to 8 p.m.), make-your-mark notebooks, anything-goes attitude, and always great conversation.

My Interests

Stain likes to think of itself as more of an ARTS LOUNGE than a bar (although we do enjoy our wine and beer). We're always looking to book unique events to fill our eclectic monthly calendar.

Have something you want to celebrate? Some talent you want to showcase? Write to us and let us know what you had in mind and we'll help make it happen!

I'd like to meet:

You!

Music:

Stain's favorite regulars and alums (we'll say we knew you when, man!): downtempo duo Tin Veil, the unclassifiable Benicio and the del Toros, Amphis-Baena, singer songwriters Clifton Hyde, Steve Ferrara, Laura Brenneman, Amanda Schmidt and so many others.

Want to play here? We're looking for small (trios and under), as acoustic as can be, low-volume (we have neighbors), unique acts up for a low-key, tip-jar situation.

Books:

Stain's owner, Krista Madsen, is a two-time novelist! Check out her books here and here , in a bookstore near you, or at Stain .

My Blog

SWALLOWEENIE! Halloween: Ugly Like it Should Be!

*wed 31 - it's the holiday we practice all year, SWALLOWEENIE: Halloween, ugly like it should be. Prizes for Ugly, Dead or Offensive costumes. Bobbing for hotdogs. Garden graveyard of the year's newly...
Posted by s t a i n on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:50:00 PST

Stain is 3 years old! Come celebrate!

September Events*mon 3 - It's LABOR DAY so come play. PAINTstain, an evening dedicated to art collaboration and individual creation, come with supplies or use ours, and craft in the supportive and ins...
Posted by s t a i n on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:14:00 PST

SEPTEMBER EVENTS!

*mon 3 - It's LABOR DAY so come play. PAINTstain, an evening dedicated to art collaboration and individual creation, come with supplies or use ours, and craft in the supportive and inspiring company o...
Posted by s t a i n on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:00:00 PST

August events!

ONGOING*mondays, PAINTstain, an evening dedicated to art collaboration and individual creation, come with supplies or use ours, and craft in the supportive and inspiring company of others (talent opti...
Posted by s t a i n on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:46:00 PST