Insider's Guide to the New York Art World

Have you ever wondered how to get into the art world in New York? Well, unless you know someone, or have parents who know someone, it takes the right mix of hard work, low-paid positions and genuine love and investment in the artists you are working with.

Williamsburg-based Anneliis Beadnell has all of the above in droves, and we went to visit her at the beautiful P.P.O.W. Gallery in Chelsea, where she has been the Associate Director for 2 years.

Anneliis, an affecting 30-year-old who passionately talks about the artists P.P.O.W. represents, is the antitheses of the Gallery Girls set—in the best way possible.

Read more from The Drift's conversation with Anneliis as she drops some knowledge on how she got where she is today and her favorite haunts around Gotham.

Like Movies, But Need to Pay the Rent? New York Is Here for You With Free Outdoor Movies This Summer!

Courtesy of 80%20

Who doesn't like free stuff? And outdoor movies that are free are the best! This summer 2013, take some from the city that we all love, but comes with too many taxes and high rents that leave little room for entertainment.

Summer and the City; Your Calendar for the Best Outdoor Concerts and Events in NYC

Summer in the city is both a wonderful (rooftop parties, garden bbqs, governor's island) and terrible (melting-hot subways, cooking garbage, sticky nights) place to be. Personally, we're big fans of summertime, and what NYC resident wouldn't be after suffering through loooong months of slush puddles, freezing temps, and barely any daylight?

To help you make the most of this magical time that is "summer in the city", we've planned a calendar of some of the best concerts and events coming up in the next few months.

Bookmark this page and enjoy, but don't forget the sunscreen!

(click here for the full version.)

Micro Trend: The Simpsons

Back in February of 2012, Jeremy Scott included a handful of Simpsons pieces in his Fall/Winter 2012 presentation. Here we are, just over a year later, and The Simpsons have hit the streets.

(left, a look from the Jeremy Scott fw12 show, on the right, samplings from around the internet)

Beckerman Bite Plate has a great DIY post up for making your own Simpsons jeans.

You can also satisfy your nostalgia cravings locally at Simpsons Club on Monday Nights at 10pm when Nitehawk Cinema projects four episodes of the show on their downstairs bar screen.

Welcome to The Drift

Thank you for visiting our website! After much discussion, searching and brainstorming/dreaming, we are excited to launch The Drift!

We spend a lot of time in real life and online searching for and noticing trends in fashion, music, pop culture, food and local events in New York City. But, even with so many sites out there, we couldn't find what we really wanted; a one-stop place to see what's new, what's coming up and what's cool right now in Brooklyn, New York City, and beyond.

With all of this in mind, we started The Drift, a place to find what's cool now, what to watch out for in the upcoming seasons and what to do in our beautiful city. We'll feature ourselves, the girls of The Drift, from time to time, as well as our amazing friends who inspire us daily.

And for all of you online-shopping lovers, we are starting Shop the Drift this summer! After years of finding the coolest, most unique businesses, products, and items in our beloved city, we've decided to share some of our carefully curated favorites with the rest of the world. Check back later this summer for updates on Shop the Drift.

So... Add us. Follow us. Love us. Tell us what you want to know about. Live with us in this crazy, grand city and experience all it has to offer.

Until then,

Allison and Jenn, the Girls at The Drift