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June 26, 2009
Weekend Events
Buggin' Out: Poetry Inspired by Spike Lee
Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee is a tribute to the famous director. There are various events included in this tribute (including a Father & Son Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 27). "Buggin' Out: Poetry Inspired by Spike Lee" will use clips from Spike Lee joints and demonstrate the impact Lee’s films have had on the revived art of spoken word. For other events, click here.
Tonight. 7 p.m. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street.
Walking Tour of Sunset Park
Join curator Andy Urban and tour guide Dave Madden for an informative walk through Brooklyn's Chinatown. The walk is in conjunction with the exhibit, "Living and Learning: Chinese Immigration, Restriction & Community in Brooklyn, 1850 to Present."
Saturday, June 27. 2-4 p.m. Free. Meet at 36th Street and 4th Avenue (SE corner near entrance to 36th St subway station).
Brooklyn Flea
The Brooklyn Flea takes place in Ft. Greene on Saturday and its historic Brooklyn Bridge location on Sunday. Both locations feature a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food.
Saturday, June 27. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues. Sunday, June 28. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. In Dumbo underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street.
Please send your events listings to events@brownstoner.com
June 25, 2009
Thursday Blogwrap
Steel Awning. Photo by urbbk from the Brownstoner Flickr Pool.
The Perfect Hipster Summer Job [Free Williamsburg]
The Word "Superfund" Scares the City! [Found in Brooklyn]
Review of the 2009 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival [Brooklyn Vegan]
NAG Supports Updated Kent Avenue Redesign [NAG]
Fifth Sheepshead Walgreens Location Almost Complete [Sheepshead Bites]
Closing Bell: Bushwick is 'New York Cool'
Travelers on British Airways can read all about Bushwick in the latest issue of the airlines' magazine, High Life. The neighborhood is recommended for those who want to experience the 1980s era of Manhattan and its underground vibe. The magazine claims that "Bushwick is just nine stops on the L train from Union Square, but it’s a 20-minute time warp to a golden age of New York cool." Bushwick BK predicts that photos from a tourist's visit to the 'hood would probably include "self-portraits in front of the Boar’s Head Rock Street distribution plant, rainbow-colored puddles, skinny people on double-decker bicycles and maybe a shot of that creepy Santa statue on Bogart Street."
New York: Get hip to Bushwick [High Life]
Bushwick Declared ‘Cool’ by Tourism Magazine [Bushwick BK]
Photo by Bushwick Culture.
June 24, 2009
Wednesday Blogwrap
Brooklyn Cyclones Field. Photo by veesvision from the Brownstoner Flickr Pool.
The Urchins are Out [BVIB]
Improvised Showering at Cadman Plaza [PMFA]
How to Shop the Mexican Grocery Aisles [Brokelyn]
Clearing the Way for Bushwick Inlet Park [Curbed]
In Case You Missed the Gowanus Jell-O Mold Competition [McBrooklyn]
Closing Bell: India Street Mural Project Fundraiser
We wrote about the India Street Mural Project back in April when they were asking for artist submissions. Then the North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition (NbPac) announced the project's artists in May. Now the painting of the mural has begun (even despite the rain). Tonight at Gallery 1889 in Greenpoint, NbPac presents RE/PAINT RE/BUILD, a fundraiser to benefit the mural project. At the fundraiser, there will be an unveiling of each artist's wall proposal as well as a silent auction with works by the artists. To RSVP and buy tickets, click here.
June 23, 2009
Tuesday Blogwrap
Cotton Candy. Photo by xbettyx from the Brownstoner Flickr Pool.
BQE Rehab Meeting Recap [Brooklyn Heights Blog]
Four Brooklyn Mummies Hospitalized [Gothamist]
Angels Underground at Grand Army Plaza [Ephemeral NY]
As It Turns Out, Kent Theater Does Suck [Flatbush Vegan]
Steal This Look: Levenson McDavid Architect Kitchen [Remodelista]
Closing Bell: Quidditch in McCarren Park
The Brooklyn Kickball League has some stiff competition at McCarren Park. Reported by The Brooklyn Paper, this past Saturday, some Harry Potter-loving college students got together in the Park to play Quidditch, "a high-flying sport practiced by wizards and witches who ride magical flying broomsticks." Obviously, there was no magical flying; feet stayed on the ground while running with the broomsticks. Definitely not something you see everyday in Brooklyn.
Photo by TrespassersWill.
June 22, 2009
Monday Blogwrap
Glass Shop Coffee Shop. Photo by cherrypatter from the Brownstoner Flickr Pool.
Where to Buy Organic Food in PLG [Hawthorne Street]
The Statue of Liberty Stolen from Brooklyn Cafe [OTBKB]
The March Of The Mermaids Grand Flickr Slideshow [KINETIC CARNIVAL]
Gowanus, the Superfund and the Evil of Today's New York [Lost City NY]
Mayor Mike & Campaign at Coney Island’s Circus [Amusing the Zillion]
Closing Bell: Daily News' City Map Guide
Another city guide but this one is different. In celebration of the NY Daily News' 90th birthday, they asked 90 celebrities (and the News' top writers) to name their favorite places in the city. Places and spots in Brooklyn got a mention from a few (and rightly so). Like actor Adrian Grenier loves Habana Outpost in Fort Greene and Sharon Carpenter, a BET anchor, loves Luz in Clinton Hill. Even Mayor Bloomberg's favorite spot, it turns out, is in Brooklyn—Nathan's in Coney Island.
We Love New York [NY Daily News]
Weekday Events
BQE Rehabilitation Meeting
The NYS Department of Transportation is beginning a project to rehabilitate the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. This combined Public Information Session and Scoping Meeting will provide the public with information included in the Draft Scoping Document. NYSDOT personnel will be available to answer questions concerning the project.
Today. Session One: 3-6 p.m. Session Two: 7-10 p.m. Polytechnic Institute of NYU in the Pfizer Auditorium (Dibner Building), 5 MetroTech Center.
Public Hearing on Carroll Gardens/Columbia Street Rezoning
The Department of City Planning's proposed plan is to contextually rezone neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens and Columbia Street. The plan consists of height limits that would preserve the existing built character while allowing for new development and modest expansions at an appropriate height and scale.
Thursday, June 25. 6 p.m. Long Island College Hospital, 339 Hicks Street.
Pratt Area Community Council's Homeowner and Homebuyer Fair
PACC's Homeowner/Homebuyer Night is a great opportunity to obtain information on affordable homes, grants for purchase and closing costs, foreclosure prevention, and more. Refreshments will be served.
Tonight. 6-9 p.m. Free. Concord Baptist Church of Christ, 833 Gardner C. Taylor Boulevard.
Please send your events listings to events@brownstoner.com
Author's Comments
CG, I believe most shows will end around 2 p.m.
Posted by: TCulver at June 1, 2009 7:58 PM in response to Closing Bell: BAM's R&B Festival at MetroTech
Spoke to the Photographer. Yes, Crown Heights.
Posted by: TCulver at May 28, 2009 11:14 PM in response to Closing Bell: Crown Height's Rescue Company 2 Art Exhibit
ENY-The picture or the company?
Posted by: TCulver at May 28, 2009 4:35 PM in response to Closing Bell: Crown Height's Rescue Company 2 Art Exhibit
Thanks Xris. I misread that.
Posted by: TCulver at April 27, 2009 8:29 PM in response to Closing Bell: Greenmarket Season is Back
Biff, I wish I could take a photo like that. It's all Flatbushnelson's doing.
Posted by: TCulver at April 17, 2009 9:32 AM in response to Thursday Blogwrap
Thanks for the alert. Wasn't sure if it was gone yet or not...
Posted by: TCulver at April 16, 2009 4:16 PM in response to Today on the Brownstoner Backpages
Thanks dutchman. It's thanks to those who contribute to our Flickr pool. Feel free to upload any you have of things in and around Brooklyn.
Posted by: TCulver at April 6, 2009 5:34 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap
Hi DIBS. I have been here at Brownstoner since last September. Thanks for your welcome!
-Theresa
Posted by: TCulver at April 6, 2009 5:30 PM in response to Closing Bell: Woodstock 40th Anniversary at Prospect Park?
Good question. All the photograph says is that it was taken last summer in Brooklyn Heights. Maybe foleymarq will sign on and let us know!
Posted by: TCulver at April 1, 2009 8:22 PM in response to Wednesday Blogwrap
Really? I took this picture around that time. And I still saw kids going in and out of the park. Maybe I just missed the Park people ushering everyone out...
Posted by: TCulver at March 19, 2009 4:16 PM in response to Closing Bell: East River State Park Welcomes Chimney Swifts
You are right, Frederick!
Posted by: TCulver at March 17, 2009 4:59 PM in response to Closing Bell: St. Paddy's Day Celebration
Ah, you are right. Will update it.
Posted by: TCulver at March 16, 2009 4:14 PM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn in the 1970's
Hi Troll,
Unfortunately, there is not a set list online of the participating businesses. But I think a lot are advertising this in their windows (or you can ask!).
Also, on OTBKB it was mentioned that Aunt Suzie's is doing this. And from BP, Zuzu’s Petals is offering a discount.
Posted by: TCulver at February 9, 2009 4:28 PM in response to Closing Bell: Weeklong Valentine's Day on Fifth Avenue
TCulver wrote a review about Taco Chulo on February 6, 2009 12:11 PM
As a Texan, I was happy for their queso.
As someone who lives down the block from it, I am grateful for a good Tex-Mex (ish) option in the Burg.
I have yet to try their brunch though.
(And their verde salsa is too hot me.)
Hi Elaine! Contact Drew at drew@governmentbeats.com for the radiator
Posted by: TCulver at January 29, 2009 3:56 PM in response to Today on the Forum: Items For Sale
Eek! Thanks for catching that for me.
Posted by: TCulver at January 14, 2009 4:45 PM in response to Closing Bell: Want to Be on Your Community Board?
Thanks!
Posted by: TCulver at January 8, 2009 5:07 PM in response to Poorly chosen photos
Thanks!
Posted by: TCulver at January 8, 2009 5:06 PM in response to Poorly chosen photos
Sorry about that guys!
Posted by: TCulver at June 26, 2009 11:37 AM in response to Weekend Events