Posts by: A_Love

Book Talk: The Great Divorce

What happened to the three Chapman children when they disappeared from a New York Shaker village in 1815? Had they been “taken captive” by the Shakers, as their mother alleged–or was their unstable father responsible, as the Shakers claimed? llyon Woo will discuss the central mystery and sensational custody and divorce at the heart of The Great Divorce, as well as this frequently asked question: What became of the children? The answer involves adultery, bigamy, attempted murder, and other tabloid drama, staged in Brooklyn– a shocking turn of events for former Shakers. Thursday, March 31. 6 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Historical Society.

BBPC Conservancy Junior Committee Cocktail Party
A much-anticipated Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the annual Junior Committee cocktail party. At the cocktail party there will even be a raffle! Raffle items include prizes and gift certificates from FRESH, Superfine, OriginTwentyThree Eco Fashion Agency, yogamassagenyc.com, The Paper Source, Film Biz Prop Shop, Laura Remmert Flowers, Brooklyn Victory Garden, Henry’s End, Dodge YMCA, Tumeric Alive, Brooklyn Heights Cinema, Interview Magazine, and much more! The participant’s contribution supports free, public programming in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Monday, March 28. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. $25/$30 (to purchase tickets, use the link above). 126 Front Street, SUPERFINE.

Opening Reception: Greg Vore
Circa Trade and Asha Veza proudly present Rickshaw Wallah – Photographic portraits by Brooklyn photographer, Greg Vore. Meet the photographer, browse Asha Veza’s lovely dresses & Circa Trade’s global housewares, sip wine, sample Indian sweets and mingle. Thursday, March 31. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 69 5th Avenue, Asha Veza.

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Tree Giveaway on Fulton

Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill and the FAB Alliance in partnership with New York Restoration Project and MillionTreesNYC are giving away 300 FREE TREES on Saturday. Bring your friends and family to the “Putnam Triangle” in Clinton Hill and leave with a tree to plant in your front or back yard, at your business, or at your church, school or apartment complex (as long as it’s private property). The event is made possible by the generous support of Put Down Roots tree giveaway sponsor American Express, MTNYC lead sponsors BNP Paribas and Toyota and major donors, Bloomberg Philanthropies and David Rockefeller. Saturday, March 26. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Putnam Triangle, Area between Fulton Street and Grand Avenue.

Panel: Re-Examining Carl Furillo
Ted Reed, a veteran reporter and author of the new book Carl Furillo: Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star, will speak about Furillo’s career and two little-explored events that have shaped perceptions of the Dodgers right-fielder: Furillo’s supposed opposition to Jackie Robinson joining the Dodgers and Furillo’s suit against the Dodgers for injuries. Judith Testa, a former college professor and author of Sal Maglie: Baseball’s Demon Barber, will speak about the twists and turns in the relationship between Furillo and Maglie. Carl Furillo Jr. will share memories of his dad. Saturday, March 26. 2 p.m. Free for members. $4/$6 for Non-members. 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Historical Society.

The Brooklyn Flea
The winter Flea is located at Skylight One Hanson (the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank across from the Atlantic Center mall) on Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea features over a 100 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. One Hanson Place/Williamsburg Savings Bank.

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Read Only: A Night of Digital Readings
Cursor, Electric Literature and Joyland are three different kinds of digital projects. Join in for a free evening of readings from e-journals and publications. There will also be a raffle off for a Kobo eReader and book packages. All are welcome to attend! Monday, March 21. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

Who Mash-Up Reggae
The Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) will launch the 2011 Community conversation Series with a forum titled Who Mash-Up Reggae: Reining in the Almshouse Artists. The forum will take a look the role of performers in denigrating the message and the ethos of the genre. Join in on a conversation about the role of professional conduct and personal practices of artists, their teams and how industry officials play in shaping the direction and perception of the art form. Tuesday, March 22. For further information email info@cprreggae.org or call 718-421-6927. Free. 310 Bowery, 3Ten Lounge.

How to Fix Your Home and Save on Energy Bills
Sustainable Flatbush will be hosting the second in a series of informational events to promote the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This federally-funded program provides home improvements that reduce energy bills by an average of 32%, while at the same time improving health, safety and comfort, all at NO COST to income-eligible homeowners and tenants. Although the Weatherization Assistance Program has existed for over 30 years, it is not well-known or understood. Thursday, March 24. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 1356 Nostrand Avenue, Lenox Road Baptist Church.

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Live Recording of Dale Radio
Come sober up from St. Patrick’s Day with another live edition of Dale Radio, as Dale chats with comedian/writer Jenna Kim Jones (The Daily Show), and talks pie with master baker Emily Elsen of the Gowanus’ Four and Twenty Blackbirds pie shop. Saturday, March 19. 9 p.m. $5. 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn Lyceum.

Opera: Henry’s Wife and Eichmann in Jerusalem
Henry’s Wife will be performed in a pairing with Eichmann in Jerusalem, a new opera that details the trial and demise of Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann, the infamous “architect of the Holocaust.” Eichmann, the fifth installment in an operatic monodrama series: new works developed and/or commissioned and presented by AOP, will feature baritone Ross Benoliel (New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera), with Jody Schum music directing and string quartet accompaniment. Sunday, March 20. 7 p.m. $10/$15/$20. 138 South Oxford Street, South Oxford Space.

The Brooklyn Flea
The winter Flea is located at Skylight One Hanson (the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank across from the Atlantic Center mall) on Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea features over a 100 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. One Hanson Place/Williamsburg Savings Bank.

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Brooklyn Dirt: A Talk on Urban Farming and Gardening
Sustainable Flatbush and Prospect Farm are proud to present the Brooklyn Dirt Talk this Wednesday. Chris Kreussling, Tom Angotti, and Jesse Alter will be presenting slides and discuss topics: permaculture, urban garden design challenges and solutions, small space, privacy, (lack of) soil, shade, weeds. Stick around for discussion and questions. Wednesday, March 16. 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1118 Cortelyou Road, Sycamore Bar and Flowershop.

Energy and Money Saving Workshop for Your Business
The North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District will be holding an energy and money saving workshop for business owners to improve their business. There will be a free on-site energy efficiency survey. Con Edison will perform a free energy efficiency survey of your business that may show you how to spend less on the energy used for lighting, heating and cooling. A light lunch and coffee will be served. Wednesday, March 16. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. 307 Flatbush Avenue, Burrito Bar and Kitchen.

The Secret Science Club: Theoretical Physicist Matthew Strassler
The Large Hadron Collider is the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, a ginormous subterranean machine that sends subatomic particles smashing into each other at nearly incomprehensible speeds. The resulting explosions mimic conditions just moments after the Big Bang. High-energy physicist Matthew Strassler of Rutgers University lectures on how this phenomenal new experiment could unveil the fundamental building blocks of the universe and transform our understanding of matter, space and time, and the cosmos. Wednesday, March 16. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

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Brooklyn Baby Expo
A Child Grows in Brooklyn Baby Expo will showcase top resources for Brooklyn parents and provide a space where they can interact with other parents and children, exhibitors and experts. Come and check out the mini demos and mini seminars on everything from setting good sleep habits, learning CPR, how to make baby and toddler food, how to install a car seat, school zoning, nursing, how to select a nanny or doula, cloth diapering and much more. To purchase tickets online, use the link above. Sunday, March 13. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $35/$60. 150 Myrtle Avenue, Toren.

Treasure Island: A Swashbuckling Pirate Workshop
The Irondale Center presents Big Box of Distractions, a fun-filled day for kids and families. Big Box of Distractions will be a swashbuckling, exciting Pirate workshop where Kids will work with a professional fight director Brad Lemons to learn the fundamentals of stage combat; including moves, technique and safety. This is for every boy or girl (ages 10 +) who dreams of being in their own adventure fantasy. Saturday, March 12. 1 p.m. $5/$10. 85 South Oxford Street, Irondale Center.

The Brooklyn Flea
The winter Flea is located at Skylight One Hanson (the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank across from the Atlantic Center mall) on Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea features over a 100 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. One Hanson Place/Williamsburg Savings Bank.

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