The Local Shoutout: Christopher Reiger

Seeing antlers, feeling dendrites. Synesthesia #1 is also now available as a limited edition print.

The Local Shoutout: Kate Gilmore

Reflections on the Electric Mirror. Kate's incredible new "Blood from a Stone" appears at the Brooklyn Museum, while her fierce "Star Bright, Star Might" is on rotation in Times Square.

The Local Shoutout: Bryce Ryness

HAIR takes best musical revival. Exciting to see this go from Shakespeare in the Park to Broadway, especially with such an enthusiastic cast. Congrats, Bryce!

The Local Shoutout: Charlie and Sarah Park

PearBudget turns heads and wallets. Looking for a simple budgeting solution that works? Look no further. And check our their blog for some great money-saving tips.

The Local Shoutout: Nadia Ali

Love Story music video. My friend Nadia's new hit single, with choreography by Lea Fulton. Bonus: concert and cd release coming up!

The Local Shoutout: Aaron Chang

Aaron Chang opens a new gallery in Solana Beach, California. A portion of proceeds will go to some great nonprofits. He also has his first book coming out in December. Congrats, Aaron!

The Local Shoutout: Zach Williams

Zach is taking Brooklyn by storm. Bloggers, nonprofits and venues just can't get enough. Oh and the front cover of Spin.com no less. Come enjoy the music live... next show is Feb 6 at Canal Room.

The Local Shoutout: Eric Kelley

Eric is busy. Crazy busy. This year he's covered events in Nicaragua, Seattle, over two dozen weddings, opened a new coffee shop in Charlottesville (to rave reviews), launched an online art shop (that supports nonprofits on Fridays), and, oh yeah, he's getting married in a couple weeks. Congrats bro!

The Local Shoutout: Sara Schaefer

Secret Ambition. My collegemate Sara keeps going for comic gold with some of the funniest videos and best interviews on the web. This time last year, Sara was just a Mover and Shaker... what chipmunk performance will she think up next?

The Local Shoutout: Cory Cavin

The Office Tease. Everyone's favorite uncle moustache lands on the Times for his latest greatest spoof. Last seen here. Oh yeah and here. That's what I'm talking about.

The Local Shoutout: Bradford How

Nationwide's Game Show. Is that? Yes, it's my ole buddy Bradford smoochin' up some car insurance. Previously and previously and also previously. Yeah. He's that good.