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Halloween Parade today @ 4pm Cobble Hill Park!!
Josh Guttman | October 31, 2008
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This afternoon at 4pm is the annual halloween parade in Cobble Hill Park. This is one of the best annual events in the neighborhood. The creativity that expresses itself through the costumes worn by this neighborhood’s parents and kids is truly inspiring. After the parade, Verandah and Congress become prime trick or treating (mostly treating) corridors. Click here to see photos of last year’s parade.
Electronic recycling drive hosted by Cobble Hill Association
Josh Guttman | October 30, 2008
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Paco Abraham, Green Chair of the Cobble Hill Association, just emailed me this information about the electronics recycling drive this coming Saturday. The drive is sponsored by Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, the Cobble Hill Association and PS 29 PTA.
Electronics Recycling
Saturday, November 1 - 10am-4pm
Schoolyard PS 29, 425 Henry Street (entrance is on Baltic between Henry & Clinton)
They will accept working and non-working:
-Computers (laptop & desktop), Monitors
-Printers, scanners, fax-machines, copiers
-Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
-Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, etc.)
-Components (hard drives, CD Roms, circuit boards, power supplies, etc,)
-TVs,VCR & DVD Players
-Radios/Stereos
-Cell Phones, pagers
-PDAs,Telecommunication (phones, answering machines, etc.)
-Media (SMALL QUANTITIES of floppies, cd’s, zips, VHS tapes)
Nectar Update - fresh fruit is back
Josh Guttman | October 27, 2008
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A July article on Bergen Carroll inquiring about Nectar’s smoothy ingredients caused quite a stir, receiving links from notable local food blogs and attention from neighborhood residents. But after all, that’s the point of a neighborhood blog, isn’t it?
Since then, I’ve had several conversations with Nectar’s owner, Jeff, who happens to be a very genuine guy who is committed to the neighborhood. Apparently, his supplier discontinued several products on him, leading to a temporary unavailability of the natural peach nectar they had been using. Since then, it seems that they’ve moved to all natural fruit, a move that leaves me thrilled . This morning, I visited Nectar and ordered my ol’ standbye, “Hometown Squeeze”. This time, the ingredients I saw go in the mixer were 100% natural fruit - apples, peaches, bananas and blueberries. I couldn’t be happier about this change and hope they stick to their guns. Thanks to all our readers for caring and thanks to Nectar for listening.
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New Orleans style party at Gowanus Studio Space this Saturday
Josh Guttman | October 24, 2008
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On Saturday, October 25, 8pm-12am, The Gowanus Studio Space will host the launch of Habitus 04: New Orleans. The event is complete with performances by the Sugartone Brass Band and beer from Kelso of Brooklyn!
The Sugartone Brass Band is New York’s premiere New Orleans-style brass band devoted to bringing the traditions of the Big Easy to the Big Apple. They have been featured in New York City’s Annual Halloween Parade since 2004. The Sugartone Brass band is dedicated to promoting the traditions of New Orleans’ music worldwide. Their first album, “Live from Brooklyn,” was released in February.
A donation of $10 is recommended.
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And now a word from the party’s sponsor…
The new issue is here! As always, we have worked hard to bring you a unique perspective on an extraordinary city––a view into New Orleans that only Habitus can offer. Some highlights include:
• A remarkable personal essay abut the conflict between restoration and renewal from Rodger Kamenetz
• Poetry from Andrei Codrescu and Maxine Cassin, fiction from Nancy Lemann and Moira Crone
• A guide to disaster and memory from environmental historian Ari Kelman
• L.J. Goldstein’s photo essays on the city’s dynamic street culture
• Ronne Hartfield’s extraordinary memoir about the intersection of African-American and Jewish roots in one New Orleans family
• Interviews with musician-historian Ned Sublette and the Brazilian urban-planning innovator Jaime Lerner.
The Gowanus Studio Space
119 8th Street #202
Brooklyn NY 11215
between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
take the F or G to Smith/9th Streets
or the F, M or R to 4th Ave/9th Street
Gowanus Harvest Festival - this Saturday 10/11
Josh Guttman | October 10, 2008
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What’s become a bit of an annual tradition now, the Gowanus Harvest Festival will take place this Saturday at our neighborhood’s makeshift outdoor waterfront venue, The Yard. These guys are doing great work in the name of charity. The events has been somewhat hit or miss though, in the past. Nice fall outdoor experiences sometimes offset by long lines, expensive beer and poor sound systems, not to mention musicians of questionable talent. I’m hoping the organizers continue to improve on past events though, because the space has enormous potential. Official event announcement follows….
Brooklyn! Fall! Brews! Bounty! Yes, its that time of year again. The Yard is once again hosting a day of farm fresh food, live music, local vendors, delicious brews and other triumphs of sustainable urban living. Join us! Last year, over 1,000 people flocked to the banks of the Gowanus Canal. This year, with pony-rides, arts n crafts, pumpkin carving, pie bake-offs, urban chickens, raffle prizes, composting, transportation alternatives, voter education, and tons of surprises… it will be a day to remember. Best of all, proceeds from the Gowanus Harvest Festival will be donated to Just Food.
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Atlantic Antic returns to Atlantic Ave Sunday 10/5
Josh Guttman | October 3, 2008
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This Sunday, our neighborhood’s famed main street extravaganza - The Atlantic Antic - returns.
“Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the Atlantic Antic is New York’s number one street festival, offering something for everyone!”
The festival is known for its eclectic delicacies, with an exciting array of foods from around the world, representing the shops that line the thoroughfare from baklava and funnel cake, to grilled sardines and pulled pork sandwiches, to street fair favorites like fresh lemonade, fried mozzarella, and roasted corn. This year, the Atlantic Ave Local Development Corp released this 2008 Food Map detailing the varieties so we can all be super-efficient in getting our munchies on.
Ten live musical stages will offer free performances all day, featuring blues, rock, country, R&B, jazz, music for kids, and belly-dancing. As always, Atlantic Avenue’s trendy restaurants and boutiques along with a host of local vendors, craftspeople, and nonprofits offer a hodgepodge of one-of-a-kind merchandise (as the local restaurants and boutiques continue to improve, so does the festival).
There will also be pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, live storytelling, and more for kids and families!
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