February 5, 2010

Closing Bell: Flea's February Fling

The fun continues this weekend at The Flea at One Hanson. In addition to the world-renowned UrbanGlass, there are a bunch of new antique dealers starting this weekend; there are also a couple of new food vendors whose names we're not going mention but foodies will want to check out who'll be serving it up just on Saturday. So come take shelter from the storm at The Flea!If you get there early enough, you might even be able to snag one of this week's scavenger hunt items. The Brooklyn Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette.

January 29, 2010

Closing Bell: One Month Mark for Flea at One Hanson

It should be another hopping weekend at The Flea at One Hanson this weekend. In addition to the regular hundred or so vendors of antiques, vintage clothing and other memorabilia, there are a couple of new food vendors setting up shop downstairs in the old bank vault: Jam maker Anarchy in a Jar and East Village pretzel purveyor Sigmund. Yum. The Brooklyn Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette.

January 22, 2010

Closing Bell: Week Three of The Flea at One Hanson

The Brooklyn Flea continues its winter residency at One Hanson this weekend. Like the first two weekends, a hundred or so top-notch vintage, handmade and food vendors will take over three levels of the historic Williamsburgh Bank. Unfortunately, Ken Jackson is sick so his lecture scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. The Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette.
Photo by h-bomb

January 21, 2010

Closing Bell: The Post Hits The Flea

Earlier this week the NY Post ran a fun video of their visit to The Flea at One Hanson last week. Check out the video here along with the accompanying article.

January 15, 2010

Closing Bell: The Flea Settles In At One Hanson

The Brooklyn Flea continues its winter residency at One Hanson this weekend. Like last weekend, a hundred or so top-notch vintage, handmade and food vendors (including, starting tomorrow, a new grilled cheese vendor that redefines the medium) will take over three levels of the historic Williamsburgh Bank. Don't forget your camera! The Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette. UPDATE: We just received confirmation that we will have a Red Cross donation center for Haiti (JUST MONEY, NO CLOTHES OR FOOD PLEASE) set up near the entrance to the Flea both days this weekend. So if you haven't gotten around to donating by text or credit card yet, you can drop a few bucks into the pot on your way in.

January 9, 2010

The Flea: Live from One Hanson

The doors opened a few minutes ago and the space looks incredible. Come on down! Click on photo to expand. Details here. Update: Metromix has a great slideshow up here and there are a gazillion tweets on the topic here.

January 8, 2010

Closing Bell: The Flea Launches at One Hanson

Here's a teaser for the architectural history buffs out there. When The Flea opens its doors at the former Williamsburgh Bank Building tomorrow morning at 10, you'll be able to nose around all three levels of the landmarked space, including the basement vault (photo #3) where the food vendors will be and the mezzanine (photos #4 and #5) where a handful of vendors will be spread out. The Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette. See you there!

January 7, 2010

Countdown to The Flea at One Hanson

48 hours from now this space will be packed to the gills with antiques, vintage clothes, handmade goods and a wide array of food. Crazy. More details here.

December 22, 2009

The Flea Popping Up in Williamsburgh Bank

We love getting scooped on our own stories! As several publications reported yesterday, The Brooklyn Flea has worked out a deal to set up shop in the historic Williamsburgh Bank building at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene this winter. The three-month, weekends-only residency kicks off on January 9th. As some readers will undoubtably be aware, the owners of the building had a tough time finding a large retail tenant given the landmarked status of the old bank interior so they've decided to turn it into an events space that will be known as Skylight One Hanson. We're obviously thrilled, not only because of the space's size, location and grandeur, but also because it will be the first time (other than an occasional Open House New York weekend) that the public has had unfettered access to view the architectural gem in many years. We're planning on having vendors on the main floor, the mezzanine and the basement. And, yes, there will be food!
Brooklyn Flea finds new winter home in Fort Greene [Crain's]
Brooklyn's Biggest Building Getting Popular Flea Market [NY Post]
Brooklyn Flea Moves Winter Market to One Hanson Place [NY Mag]
Brooklyn Flea Wintering in Brooklyn's Prettiest Building [L Magazine]
Brooklyn Flea Moves To One Hanson Place [Gothamist]
W'burg Savings Bank to House the Brooklyn Flea [Racked]

December 18, 2009

Closing Bell: Bag It, Tag It at The Flea

The Brooklyn Flea's Gifted holiday market is now on the home stretch: The 50 vendors will be set up and open for business at 20 East 4th Street in Manhattan every day from 11 to 8 through Christmas Eve. Back here in Brooklyn, the winter pop-up Flea at 81 Front Street in Dumbo continues this weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) with the re-appearance of the Red Hook food vendors and their famous pupusas. Get 'em while they're hot! There will be over 40 vendors selling a more "Flea-ish" mix of merch, including antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry, along with plenty of other gift-friendly collectibles.

December 11, 2009

Closing Bell: Double-Fisted Flea

The Brooklyn Flea continues to straddle the East River this weekend. The Gifted holiday market continues tomorrow and Sunday at 20 East 4th Street in Manhattan. And, in Dumbo, the winter pop-up Flea heads into its second weekend at 81 Front Street in one of the two indoor spaces we had last year at the corner of Front and Washington. There will be over 40 vendors selling a more "Flea-ish" mix of merch, including antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry, and other collectibles. Gifted hours are 12 to 7 and the Dumbo Flea hours are 11 to 6.

December 5, 2009

A Taste of the Brooklyn Flea, Dumbo Edition

The vendors are putting the finishing touches on their booths at 81 Front Street in Dumbo. Here's a taste of what the indoor market has to offer today...

December 4, 2009

Closing Bell: Two-Timing at The Flea

It's a busy weekend for The Brooklyn Flea. The Gifted holiday market (which is open right now!) continues tomorrow and Sunday at 20 East 4th Street in Manhattan; if you stopped by last weekend, there are number of new vendors this week worth checking out. And, in Dumbo, the winter pop-up Flea starts up at 81 Front Street in one of the two indoor spaces we had last year at the corner of Front and Washington. There will be over 40 vendors selling a more standard mix of Flea items, including antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry, and other collectibles. Gifted hours are 12 to 7 and the Dumbo Flea hours are 11 to 6.

December 2, 2009

Week 2 of Gifted, Week 1 of Dumbo Flea

A lot going on in Flea Land. Week 2 of the Gifted Holiday Market in Manhattan started a couple of hours ago and will be celebrated by some early evening festivities including a DJ and free beer from the Brooklyn Brew Shop folks; in addition to a batch of new vendors this week, Lucky Magazine also has a new set-up in the Curated Corner. And for those of you planning your weekend in Brooklyn, be sure to make time to hit the opening weekend of the indoor flea season in Dumbo. We have a full house of Flea vendors set for 81 Front Street on Saturday and Sunday. Come on down!

November 27, 2009

Gifted Is Live!

The doors opened over an hour ago and the place is hopping! If you happen to be on the isle of Manhattan this weekend, come on by the old Tower Records space on East 4th and Lafayette Street for the opening weekend of the Gifted Holiday Market. We're open tonight and tomorrow until 8 p.m. and on Sunday til 7 p.m. And then all of December except for Mondays and Tuesdays.

November 25, 2009

Closing Bell: See You at Gifted!

After of months of planning, the Gifted holiday market is almost upon us. (ABC Eyewitness News just ran this segment tonight!) You'll recognize some of the 50-odd vendors set up in the old Tower Records space on Lafayette and East 4th from the Brooklyn Flea. There will also be a bunch of fresh faces, including some hand-picked favorites from our media partner in the event, Lucky Magazine. For a list of vendors, click here. The doors open on Black Friday at noon and stay open until 8 p.m. Many of the vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind items that when they're gone, they're gone, so come early and stay late! The Brooklyn Flea presents Gifted: A Holiday Market at 20 East 4th Street in Manhattan. Closest subways: F train to Houston Street, 6 train to Bleecker Street, A/C/E to West 4th Street.

November 24, 2009

Closing Bell: Three Days Til Gifted Holiday Market Opens

The outdoor Flea season just ended but we're not missing a beat: We got the keys to the old Tower Records space on Lafayette and East 4th streets in Manhattan yesterday and our window dressers worked overtime last night to get the display for Gifted up right away. The holiday market opens this Friday at noon and runs through Christmas Eve every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. For more details about hours, location and vendors check out the website.

November 20, 2009

Closing Bell: Last Outdoor Flea of the Season!

This is it, folks! We've arrived at the final weekend of the outdoor flea season and luckily it looks like the weather is going to cooperate both days. And for those of you who like to plan ahead, remember that the Gifted holiday market launches the day after Thanksgiving in the old Tower Records space on Lafayette and East 4th in Manhattan. The Brooklyn Flea is held on Saturdays from 10 to 5 at the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene (176 Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues; take the C or G trains to Clinton-Washington) and on Sundays from 11-6 in Dumbo underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street. Map and directions here.

November 13, 2009

Closing Bell: Second-to-Last Outdoor Flea of the Year

Only two weekends left. That's right, after Thanksgiving The Flea will be heading indoors for the winter. December will consist of a simultaneous residency at Tower Records in Manhattan for the Gifted holiday market and the "regular Flea" at 81 Front Street in Dumbo; January will also bring another indoor pop-up market in a yet-unchartered location for The Flea. So if you're a purist you'll want to make it out for a final outdoor session this weekend or next. If you're coming this weekend, be sure to check out the scavenger hunt items first. The Brooklyn Flea is held on Saturdays from 10 to 5 at the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene (176 Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues; take the C or G trains to Clinton-Washington) and on Sundays from 11-6 in Dumbo underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street. Map and directions here.

November 12, 2009

Closing Bell: Martha's Brooklyn Show Now Online

In case you had something better to do on Tuesday at 11 a.m., the entire Brooklyn show that Martha Stewart did is now online; or you can cut straight to the Brooklyn Flea segment.

November 10, 2009

Martha's Brooklyn Show Wrap

We just got back from the live taping of today's Martha Stewart Show which was all about Brooklyn food and The Flea. You weren't allowed to take photos during filming and there was no cell coverage so we couldn't live-blog it, but here are a couple of shots between takes, including one of the big Brooklyn map they had set up and one of us in the audience. We were told the episode will be online sometime today and will also be re-run at various points. There's an overview of the segments here.

Martha Show Airs Today

The Flea segment that Martha filmed in October is airing this morning as part of an all-Brooklyn show she's doing. Word has it that we may also get a few moments live on camera at the taping this morning. The show airs at 11 am on NBC.

November 9, 2009

The Flea In Tweets

With perfect fall weather and vendors aplenty, this may have been the best weekend of the year at The Flea. Here's what folks were saying about it on Twitter...ellenchoquette Brooklyn Flea Market with my lover. Gorgeous out...SprinkledInPink The Dumbo Flea market under the Brooklyn Bridge is insane, the spring like weather made it perfection for November!...binduwiles http://twitpic.com/os6bd - At the Brooklyn flea!...binduwiles Blowing off my schoolwork for the afternoon and going to Brooklyn Flea with my honey. Who can resist this incredible weather?!...dumbonyc Lot of people, vendors, and buying. (@ Brooklyn Bridge flea in Brooklyn)...snowywilderness I made my debut selling men's clothes for the husky hipster at the Brooklyn Flea yesterday and doubled me money. Shouts to Paul & Casey!...nellmellon Spent the afternoon with the coolest gal from Chinatown...Pat!! Walked the streets of Brooklyn from the Flea to Bam!...perryblacher Loved the Brooklyn flea http://yfrog.com/ekc3tj...finitor I'd heard that Brooklyn Flea Mkt is pick up central, but from looks of things, only if you're a guy. Ten cute girls for every straight male...zagnutz Just walked by the Brooklyn Flea Market looked awesome!!! http://twitpic.com/ono4f...shinysquirrel finally back home in my apartment after buying some antlers at the brooklyn flea...chrissylf Thinks the Brooklyn Flea is the most magical place in all the land!...SoyChaiLatte Brooklyn Flea Market with roomie and NerdBoy,a threesome made in heaven.Lets see what Nippes I can find.Maybe a 1920s hand-cranked vibrator...micalobe Scored a vintage Yves St Laurent blouse in perf condition at the Brooklyn Flea!!!!!

November 6, 2009

Closing Bell: Flea Fun In The Fall Sun

Phew. It's been a rough few weeks of dodgy weather (and weather reports) but it's finally looking like we have back-to-back dry days coming up this weekend. With the hard part out of the way, we can just step back and let The Flea vendors do their thing! Joining the usual cast of characters this weekend are the folks behind Atlantis in Red Hook, an online purveyor of curiosities, a vinyl-head known as the Record Grouch, an antiques dealer from the Chelsea Garage and a new Red Hook Food Vendor serving up arepas and chuzos. All good, baby. All good. The Brooklyn Flea is held on Saturdays from 10 to 5 at the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene (176 Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues; take the C or G trains to Clinton-Washington) and on Sundays from 11-6 in Dumbo underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street. Map and directions here.

October 30, 2009

Closing Bell: Flea A.M. (After Martha)

To say that vendors were energized by Martha's visit last Sunday would be an understatement, so there's lots of momentum and enthusiasm heading into this weekend. In addition to all the usual flea market-y goodness, there are several cool new vendors making their Flea debuts: Tomorrow in Fort Greene, we can't wait to check out Brooklyn Slate, which makes cheeseboards, sushi platters and the like out of slate sourced from Upstate New York. And on Sunday we'll be making a bee line to check out the two new furniture makers before heading over to dive into the huge collection of a new record dealer. For more new vendors, click here. If you're coming early, don't forget to check out the scavenger hunt items on the Flea Blog. The Brooklyn Flea is held on Saturdays from 10 to 5 at the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene (176 Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues; take the C or G trains to Clinton-Washington) and on Sundays from 11-6 in Dumbo underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street. Map and directions here.