The prettiest pink flowers growing through a crack in the sidewalk on Smith Street. ...
Thursday, May 31, 2012
What better way for Proteus Gowanus than to end their year of Migration-themed exhibits and events with "Nomad Mixer" to benefit the interdisciplinary gallery and reading room housed in an 1900 box factory along the canal Looks like lots of fun. Check it out. Nomad Mixer At Proteus GowanusSaturday, June 2, 7-10 pm(RAIN OR SHINE!)543 Union StreetBrooklyn718.243.1572Free Wine, Beer and Nomad FoodMusic,...
According to a large banner on the fence in front of 46 First Place, between Clinton and Henry Streets, a children's enrichment studio is (presumably) opening in the brownstone soon. 'Who's On First' will be offering playgroups, music classes, baby yoga, parties, art classes, languages, parenting groups.. and more.The website, www.whosonfirstkids.com, doesn't offer any information yet, but if you are interested, you may want to call the...
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Jeff Edelstein, Gowanus CAG FacilitatorTracy Bell And Terry Thompson representing National GridThe Environmental Protection Agency's Community Advisory Group for the Gowanus Canal met on Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Historical Society.Natalie Loney, EPA's Community Involvement Co-Ordinator gave a brief overview of the Superfund schedule. She explained that Christos Tsiamis, Remedial Project Manager for the Gowanus Canal, and Walter Mugdan,...
Great new, especially for those with a sweet tooth! The Chocolate Room at 269 Court Street is expanding into the small neighboring storefront, which was recently vacated by Cobble Hill Car Service. Combining the two spaces will allow Chocolate Room's owners Jon Payson and Naomi Josepher to serve more of their signature desserts and add home-made ice-cream, sorbet and toppings.Can't wait... ...
The line-up for the 2012 Carroll Park Kids' Concert Series has just been finalized, and by the looks of it, this summer will be rocking for the children of this neighborhood.The series consists of four concerts scheduled during the summer months and will feature some of the most beloved children's bands in Brooklyn.As in years past, each concert will be held in collaboration with a local school or playgroup.All concerts are shine only and will be...
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
As in years past, the Court Street Merchants Association and Friends of Carroll Park hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor those who gave their lives to defend this country. Public officials and members of the community gathered in front of War Memorial in the Park on Monday to take part in the placing of the wreath.Unfortunately, I was out of town, but my friend Maryann took the photos above to capture the event.Thanks, Maryann!It looks as though...
Friday, May 25, 2012
Reader Kerrie, who used to live n Carroll Gardens, but is now a resident of Gowanus, pointed out that there will be a clean-up at Ennis Park this Saturday.She writes:I hope you will post about the Gowanus Canal Conservancy Ennis Park/Playground Cleanup going on this Saturday. Ennis Park is a great little under used park in the Gowanus (11th st and 2nd avenue, right behind Lowe's) and is located a very short walk from the south end of Carroll Gardens....
So now we know for sure. Vinzee's Magic Fountain at 412 Court Street isn't coming back. Obviously it wasn't so magic. After just a year in business and an agonizingly slow decline from the moment it opened its doors, the hamburger joint is now for rent by Prudential Douglass Elliman for the rather insane prize of $15,000 a month. The space is advertised as followed on the realty's web site:Prime Carroll Gardens! Corner Location!...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Athena, the Greek restaurant at 213 Smith Street in Boerum Hill, has closed its doors. This won't come as a big surprise to many in the neighborhood, I am sure. The Mediterranean eatery never really took off in the neighborhood and in recent weeks, the place seemed mostly empty.Though the food was all right, the 'trendy' decor, with its white fake leather banquettes, was a bit tacky and didn't really have that "Smith Street"...
On Tuesday, May 29th, the Cobble Hill Association will be holding a reception to honor Christabel Gough, distinguished preservationist, and historian Francis Morrone. As part of the evening's program, Christabel Gough will be the keynote speaker on an intriguing topic - "Can Cobble Hill Avoid Manhattanization?" Sounds like an interesting discussion. Perhaps we should have the same discussion here in Carroll Gardens?COBBLE HILL ASSOCIATION’S SPRING,...
“My Brooklyn”, a feature -length independent documentary by filmmakers Kelly Anderson and Allison Lirish Dean is a must see for every Brooklynite. After six years in the making, it will be premiering at the Brooklyn Film Festival on Saturday, June 2 at 7:30pm and on Sunday, June 10 at 8:00pm.The film examines the impact of re-zoning, re-vitalization and the ensuing displacement of long-time residents and raises the hard question of whose Brooklyn...
Reader Timothy has left the following comment on the post "Awash, Court Street's New Ethiopian Restaurant To Open On Tuesday":Fantastic! South Brooklyn has very few Ethiopian restaurants - in fact, the only one I can think of is Ghenet on 4th Ave.We're were a bit saddened that Quercy couldn't make it since it had been around for nearly 10 years, however we weren't frequent visitors and found ourselves going to Watty and Meg when we wanted something...
This Monday, May 28th, please take some time to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony in Carroll Park to honor those who gave their lives to defend this country. The ceremony is sponsored by Court Street Merchants Association and Friends of Carroll Park.It will take place at 12 PM by the War Memorial in the Park. ...
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