Here’s the scene today at BAM as President Obama was sworn in. Joyful is one word that comes to mind.

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Not sure what to do to celebrate the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States and the blessed departure of W? Well, one option is The Brooklyn Inaugural Ball at the Bel House. It takes place tomorrow night from 7PM-11PM and it’s a benefit for PS 261, which may explain why tickets are […]

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On one of the most damn frigid cold day thus far in this winter season, we end on a note of charity. As previously mentioned, Monday (1/19) is MLK Day of Service, called for by President-Elect Obama. Warm Up to Change is hosting a Winter Coat and Blanket Drive in Fort Greene, and is asking […]

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As our future President Barack Obama, nears his inauguration on Tuesday (1/20), he has asked us all to give a hand in doing our own part in bettering our country. Martin Luther King Day of Service is on the eve of Obama’s Inauguration (1/19), and there are a variety of ways that you can take […]

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So… history is finally going to be sworn in. This Friday (1/16) through Inauguration Day (1/20), a variety of cafes, shops and restaurants on DeKalb Avenue will be celebrating Barack Obama’s historical inauguration and presidency by offering all sorts of discounts, coupons, reduced-price prix-fixe menus and drink specials all weekend long. On the big day, […]

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If you’re looking for something to do this cold, (possibly) snowy weekend, head over to St. Ann’s Warehouse (38 Water St. at Old Dock St.) for Labapalooza, a “mini festival of new puppet theater from The Lab.” Shows are running thru to the 1/11 at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and additional shows on Saturday […]

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Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration is currently exhibiting “Legacy: The Next 50 Years” through Saturday, January 17. This exhibition features eight incredible and primarily figurative African American artists of the 20th century that will captivate you: Otto Neals, Miriam Francis, Edward Bates, Onaway Millar, Violet Hewitt Chandler, Emmett Wigglesworth, Brian Strong-Wind Williams, and Brent Bailer. This multi-media […]

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[Photo courtesy of Meg Groome] These are pigeons huddling against the winter cold on the subway overpass over Ocean Parkway in Brighton Beach, just before the road turns right as it reaches the boardwalk and the ocean. And, to all, a good evening.

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Well, it’s finally here… the end of 2008. Time to celebrate!!! If you didn’t get that big Christmas bonus (or you did, but you already spent it all), are cutting costs, don’t feel like going out to Time Square, the bars or the parties, but you don’t want to just stay in – don your […]

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Here’s a free event, after you probably spent all your money on too much booze and/or other stuff this New Year’s Eve. This Thursday (New Years Day, 1/1/09!), as part of the 15th Annual Alternative day of Spoken Word Extravaganza, Mermaid Hawley and Bluesman have 6 minutes to “save Coney Island” sometime between 6-8pm (said […]

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We got an email from a reader asking what to do about recycling Christmas trees, which reminded us that we refused to run information about Mulchfest before Christmas. (Trees left at the curb are also supposed to be recycled by the Dept. of Sanitation.) This year, Mulchfest will take place on Saturday, January 10 and […]

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We wish every GL reader happy holidays and a Merry Christmas. If you’re traveling today, be safe. We wish to send special Christmas Warmth to our invaluable contributors, both current ones, and those that have left us. We also send special thanks to our Curbed colleagues, including our #1 supporter Lockhart Steele and our daily […]

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We posted something a few days ago about joining CB 6 itself, but there’s also an opportunity to join the commmunity board’s committees. This email comes from Craig Hammerman: It’s that time of year again when Brooklyn Community Board 6 (CB6) reconstitutes the composition of its standing committees. Although CB6 committee membership must be composed […]

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The Friends of Sunset Park along with the staff of the Sunset Park Recreation Center will hold their 4th Annual Trees Lighting Ceremony this Friday, December 19th, at 6:00 p.m. LET’S PAUSE FOR A MOMENT AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AS WE SING FESTIVE SONGS, BRIGHTEN OUR BEAUTIFUL PARK AND SHARE HOT COCOA AND COOKIES IN THE […]

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Just somewhat symbolic, that’s all, with the destruction of the park goiing on within. Video from the intrepid Captain Nemo.

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If you’re trying to figure out what to get your office’s Secret Santa, or that aunt back home who does expect a little something, how about a beautiful calendar? Local photographer and writer, Brenda Becker, has been wandering and photographing our lovely Prospect Park and writing her experiences and knowledge on her blog A Year […]

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This charitable appeal has been widely publicized and hit up every blog in Brooklyn for a post (most of which have done so), but it’s for a good cause, so why not join an already large club? Brooklyn Gives, an initiative of Independence Community Foundation is encouraging Brooklynites to make a holiday donation to the […]

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What better gift is there than the gift of art!? This Saturday (12/6) from 4-7pm is the grand opening for Cobble Hill’s newest gallery, Shop Art Gallery (51 Bergen Street b/w Smith and Court Streets). Artists Michiyo Ihara, Cynthia Winings, Lyn Noland, Lara Wechsler and DGé will be the first to show in what’s being […]

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Ugly Betty, which has been making its way around town, will be shooting in beautiful Park Slope tomorrow from 5PM to 6AM. (Love those night shoots.) Looks like they’ll be working on Seventh Avenue between Union Street and 1 Streeet and also possibly on President St between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. What this means to […]

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And in this case, on N. 9 Street, it seems to have done just that. With that, we conclude our broadcast day.

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The gift of giving is in full force at the the Junior League of Brooklyn. Join league members for a night of drinks, laughs and friends on December 5th, 2008, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. They will be collecting can good and monetary donations, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Christian Help in Park Slope […]

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It’s all there in one place on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. Several ATMS (which have appeared in the last several weeks), plus transportation. Happy and safe Thanksgiving travel to all.

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[Photo courtesy of Miss Heather] Yes, this couch found on Eckford Street is missing its cushions, but its original beauty still shines through. Quite the specimen.

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The Civilians Theater Company in collaboration with Urban Bush Women, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, neo-soul singer Grace Kalambay, plus many more is coming to the The Brooklyn Lyceum to host several nights of theatre, dance and music taking inspiration from “interviews with the real life players in the story of Brooklyn: residents both old and […]

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This Saturday (11/22) 1-6pm Empty Cage Collective will be at NYC Pet Supplies in Williamsburg (241 Bedford Avenue b/w N 3rd & 4th Streets), with adorable kittens and cats rescued from the mean streets looking for loving homes. Head on down to enter in the raffles, donate to the ECC food bank, or even share […]

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