Thursday Events

Greenpoint/Williamsburg Parks Meeting
Today, the Greenpoint Williamsburg Association for Parks & Planning hosts a town hall meeting at Warsaw, the Polish National Home, to discuss parks and waterfront development. The meeting will provide updates on the status of open spaces and parks in the area. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Warsaw, 261 Driggs Avenue. (718) 228-2595.

Society for Clinton Hill Meeting
The Society for Clinton Hill holds a general meeting today. Discussion includes the feasibility of a Clinton Hill/Fort Greene food coop, the Admiral’s Row Houses, and neighborhood crime and traffic. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Church, 259 Washington Avenue.

George Saunders at BAM
The Brooklyn Academy of Music welcomes author George Saunders as part of its Eat, Drink & Be Literary series. The sold-out event includes a buffet dinner, wines, live music, and a talk. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. $48 (sold out). 30 Lafayette Avenue. (718) 636-4100.

Brooklyn Reading Works: Side Street
Brooklyn Reading Works presents a reading of Side Street, a new play by Rosemary Moore. Ian Morgan of The New Group directs. Thursday, 8:00 p.m. The Old Stone House, Fifth Avenue (between Third and Fourth Street).

The Lack of Desire Reception
BAC Gallery presents “The Lack of Desire,” an exhibition curated by Scott Henstrand. The opening reception is tonight. Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 111 Front Street, suite 218. (718) 625-0080.

Hiro Returns Reception
Gloria Kennedy Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Hiro Returns,” an exhibition by Hiromitsu Kuroo. It runs through February 23, 2008. Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 111 Front Street Gallery 222. (718) 858-5254.

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