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Welcome to the archives, home of every post we've emailed since May 2007. If you want to get more specific, browse by category to your right or enter a query in the archive search.The “Other” Brooklyn Bridge Celebrations
The five-day blowout celebration of the Brooklyn Bridge’s 125th anniversary begins next Thursday, May 22, and there are a multitude of cool things planned: a Technicolor light installation, a Brooklyn Philharmonic performance, outdoor films in Fulton-Ferry State Park, guided tours, and Grucci fireworks (all detailed here).
But BB is particularly psyched about two great events that […]
Published on May 15th, 2008 under Everything, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Family, Play.
Tip Sheet: May 14 - May 18
F-Stop
Dumbo-dwellers Daniel Power of powerHouse Arena and Frank Evers of VII photo agency have organized the country’s first International Photo Festival this Wednesday through Sunday in their hood, featuring two dozen photographers from Harrell Fletcher of Learning to Love You More fame to British firestarter Sarah Pickering (whose “Fire Burst,” 2004, is pictured). Exhibitions, talks […]
Published on May 14th, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink, Arts & Entertainment.
On the Waterfront
Lest you forget, we’re on an island, surrounded by water, and these seven organizations make it insanely easy to see Brooklyn* by boat — oil slicks, egrets, and all. Some will even let you paddle for free, so there’s no excuse for landlubbers.
Gowanus Dredgers, waterfrontmuseum.org/dredgers
The Deal: Free canoes, life vests, and maps to explore the […]
Published on May 13th, 2008 under Everything, Community, Family, Play.
Yo, Mama (to be)
“Got any weird cravings?”
If you’re pregnant, or you’ve been pregnant, you know this is one of those questions people love to ask, because they all want you to say pickles.
Nevermind that few reliable studies confirm this craving. (One Sri Lankan survey found that many pregnant women do crave sour foods — especially those who believe […]
Published on May 8th, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink, Community, Family, Play.
Tip Sheet: May 7 - May 14
Give Me Your Pour
Next Wed., May 14, Long Island winemakers bring their estate-grown vintages to Brooklyn for Edible Brooklyn’s second annual Brooklyn Uncorked, and we’ve got two free tickets for the first person who can name the East End winery owner whose sculpture is installed at Pratt. Stumped? Take this list of Long Island wineries […]
Published on May 7th, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink, Arts & Entertainment, Community.
BKLYN DESIGNS Sneak Peak
If you’ve never made it to BKLYN DESIGNS, the annual, Brooklyn-made furnishings fair in DUMBO, this weekend’s edition is packed with small home goods and fashion accessories — perfect for design junkies and last-minute gifts for mom. A ton of free talks, about “losing the lawn,” green decor, and decorating tips for parents, round out […]
Published on May 6th, 2008 under Everything, Shopping & Services.
The Scoop
The Scoop: Ice cream that is so delicious, it makes you feel like your entire ice-cream-eating life has been a sham, that Haagen-Dazs is not and has never been the bomb, and no one should ever wait on line at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Company again.
Problem: While some will trek for miles or brave Boerum […]
Published on May 1st, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink.
Tip Sheet: April 30 to May 4
Kid ‘n’ Play
Indulge your mini, 7- to 16-year-old speed demon this Sunday in Bay Ridge’s Owl Head Park, where they’ll learn how to build and embellish hot-wheels-sized cars from scratch, then race them down a 40-foot track. (A non-racing class called the “Show Boat” division exists for art cars.) The free event, from 11-3, is […]
Published on April 30th, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink, Community, Family, Play.
April Mix Tape
Unless you’re a total music fiend, you need friends to turn you on to new bands–or an unpretentious music blog like Ear Farm. Founded in the East Village three years ago by Matt Tyson (who says the Brooklyn move is imminent) and now co-written with musician Mike Grimes, its eclectic mix of interviews, downloads, reviews […]
Published on April 29th, 2008 under Everything, Arts & Entertainment.
Garden of Eatin’ (and Drinkin’)
The weather is finally fit for outdoor drinks, so we’ve compiled open-air spots that will suit your every mood. Garden hours and phone numbers noted only when the site (or lack thereof) doesn’t spell it out.
All to Yourself
Rocky Sullivan’s (formerly Liberty Heights Taproom), 34 Van Dyke St, Red Hook
opens 11 am Mon-Sat and Sun at […]
Published on April 24th, 2008 under Everything, Food & Drink.
