Weekday Events

Fundraiser: Festival Strikes
Join comedian Eugene Mirman as he hosts Festival Strikes, a fundraising event. Along with Eugene Mirman, musical acts will include: Soulico, The Sway Machinery, and DeLeon. Join in for a fun night! Tuesday, November 30. Doors at 6 p.m. Show from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. $15 – $18. 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl.

galleryELL Reception
galleryELL is a transient, brooklyn-based gallery comprised of active artists who look beyond daily practice by reaching out to members of our community and to the community at large, sharing resources, ideas, and creativity through camaraderie. See artists on exhibit such as: Joel Bacon, Aleks Bartosik, Matthew Choberka, Richard Feaster, Kariann Fuqua, Christine Gedeon, Jodi Hays, Lori Hinrichsen and many more. Thursday, December 2. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 170 Tillary Street, The Loading Dock.

Fall Filmmakers Meet-Up
Join Scene: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Arts Council’s film and media arts program, and Rooftop Films at our fall filmmakers meet up, November 30th, 2010 at the Under Water Lounge in DUMBO. Enjoy drink specials, a mini-screening of shorts by Brooklyn filmmakers and a chance to meet and mingle with other local film professionals. Brooklyn Arts Council and Rooftop Films staff will be on hand with info about our screening programs and services for film and media artists. A good time will be had by all! Tuesday, November 30. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. To RSVP, use the link above. Free. 66 Water Street, Under Water Lounge at Water St. Restaurant.

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Focus on Film and Media Arts Grants: The Jerome Foundation
Scene: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Arts Council’s film and media arts program, hosts an evening for New York City film and video artists to hear directly from The Jerome Foundation’s Program Director, Robert Byrd, who will speak about the Foundation’s New York City Film & Video Program. Get tips on the Foundation’s guidelines, what makes a competitive proposal, and have your questions answered one-on-one. Thursday, December 2. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Capacity is limited, RSVP through the link above. Free. 160 Schermerhorn Street, The Schermerhorn.

No Kidding: International Films About Children – Ponette
Four year-old Victoire Thivisol became the youngest actress to win the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival for her starring role as Ponette, a little girl who survives a car crash that kills her mother. All are welcome for the screening. Tuesday, November 30. 6:30 p.m. Free. 10 Grand Army Plaza, Central Library’s Dweck Center.

CHCA Special Meeting
Are you happy with a WE BUY GOLD & ELECTRONICS business opening on Park Place off Franklin Avenue? Does the mural they have painted offend you? Do you find it disrespectful that they have named themselves Crow Hill Jewelry? Do you feel that an establishment which buys gold and electronics is simply a front for thieves to fence stolen merchandise? Do you feel that just as Franklin Avenue has begun to flourish, this business represents a giant step backwards? Come to the meeting this Monday to voice your opinion. Monday, November 29. 7 p.m. Free. 721 Franklin Avenue, LaunchPad.

NYC Private School Admissions: Up Close and Personal
Join on in for the annual examination of the New York City Private School admissions process. Whether you’re applying now, gearing up for next year, or dreaming of the perfect school in between diaper changes, this is your opportunity to start or continue a conversation with these all important decision makers. The panel discussion is adult only. On-site child care will be available in a Play-group setting @ $8. For all questions and to RSVP contact Crystal at cbobbsemple@gmail.com. Monday, November 29. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $10. 265 Decatur Street, Saint Philip’s Parish House.