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Joyce Szuflita’s Under-the-Radar Schools

The buzz-worthy PS 32

While on a school tour last November at PS 110 in Greenpoint, I spotted Joyce Szuflita taking copious notes, which, if you’re obsessed with Brooklyn public schools, is like a finding yourself at a dinner party with a doctor who can diagnose you on the spot. Even without attending one of her popular workshops on how to figure out the public school admissions process (next series starts Monday Feb. 13, tickets available here), I recognized her from her posts on A Child Grows. Read More »

Posted on 02/08/12

The Art of Marni Kotak’s Birth

Marni Kotak, "Raising Baby X: The First Year" (video still of on-going video project documenting baby Ajax's development, January 2012)

Over the years, performance artists have had sex, masturbated, gotten shot, and performed almost every imaginable act before an audience. But the media maelstrom over Marni Kotak’s performance at Microscope Gallery last Octobe... Read More »

Posted on 01/23/12

When Papa and Mama are Just Like The Rolling Stones

Tim Kubart of the "kindie rock" band Tim and the Space Cadets at the Frolic! party last month

Both juice boxes and beer were the drinks of choice at Frolic’s holiday party at the Music Hall of Williamsburg last month, where the average attendee was about three feet tall. Iggy Pop blared on the sound system, but instead of mosh pits on the main floor there was cushy felt, perfect for crawling babies. Read More »

Posted on 01/09/12

Kids Events Sept. 16-18, the New Insideschools, and a Bushwick Co-op School that Attracts Famous Authors

After 27 years of restoration, and a nine million-plus investment--just for the jewel-box pavilion alone--Jane's Carousel will finally open in Brooklyn Bridge Park this Friday.

This weekend holds a lot of promise–gorgeous fall weather, a ton of events to choose from, and very possibly the birth of my second baby. Before he comes (and further delays the sending of these BB Kids emails) we have an inspir... Read More »

Posted on 09/14/11

Eat Play Shop: Astoria

Burek: A great, savory breakfast, or a drunken snack, depending on your perspective.

One family’s attempt to entertain their toddler and themselves in a new neighborhood every weekend

 

Last Saturday we decided to visit our good friend Blitz who just moved to Astoria. The thing about Blitz is that he doesn’t... Read More »

Posted on 08/12/11