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Posts by Author Archives: Courtney Bassett

Courtney took a leap of faith across the East River to Greenpoint in 2013, leaving the Village to build a mystery with two gentleman in a sunlit, registered historic antler kingdom. It's been all Transmitter Park moonlight views of the city skyline and bread baked in terra cotta flower pots ever since. [sights: @_rosmarine_; sounds: https://open.spotify.com/user/1227119754]

Hurricane Benefit Yoga Class TONIGHT (8/31) at Usha Veda

by Courtney Bassett August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

In the true spirit of the meaning of “yoga” or its English definition “union,” Usha Veda Yoga (1006 Manhattan Ave) is holding a donation-based yoga class in support of disaster […]

Drink To End Cancer At Moonlight Mile This Thursday

by Courtney Bassett June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

Drink Booze. End Cancer. This Thursday, at Moonlight Mile (200 Franklin St). The community event to benefit the HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is part of a fundraising effort by Greenpoint […]

Summer Solstice Yoga in Transmitter Park Tonight!

by Courtney Bassett June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Wednesday, June 21st (today!) marks not only the Summer Solstice, but also International Day of Yoga! To celebrate both, Goodyoga (114 Greenpoint Ave.) is leading a Summer Solstice offering of 108 […]

Bahamas Vibes In Greenpoint At Good Room

by Courtney Bassett June 20, 2017June 19, 2017

Last Tuesday night, a bit of the tropics came to NYC as Bahamas—the recording name of Canadian musician Afie Jurvanen—played to a sold out crowd at Good Room (98 Meserole Ave). […]

Threes @ Franklin + Kent Extending Stay through Summer

by Courtney Bassett April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

Thanks to a warm welcome from the neighborhood and the initial success of the pop-up, Threes Brewing is extending its stay in Greenpoint! The outpost will continue to occupy the former […]

Don’t…Eat…’Til Brooklyn: Benefit for Citymeals on Wheels in Williamsburg

by Courtney Bassett March 23, 2017March 22, 2017

On Thursday, April 6th, the city’s culinary community will converge in Williamsburg as some of NYC’s best restaurants, food trucks and sommeliers come together to serve up their signature cuisine, specialty cocktails […]

Fried Chicken Shows Its Healthful Side at Pretty Southern

by Courtney Bassett March 10, 2017March 10, 2017

“NEW FRIED CHICKEN JOINT ON MY BLOCK” read the text message accompanying a selfie of my friend in front of a pretty-in-pink menu posted in the window of 14 Bedford […]

Review: London Grammar At Good Room (3/2)

by Courtney Bassett March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

In January 2015, I became obsessed with London Grammar‘s debut album, If You Wait. I can’t recall which single I heard first, or how, but whatever that entry point was, it […]

Momofuku Alumni Serve Up Dinner Benefiting ACLU Tomorrow Night (1/31) At Alameda

by Courtney Bassett January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

To paraphrase American anthropologist Margaret Mead, never underestimate the power of a few thoughtful, committed citizens to change the world. This post was originally inspired by my excitement for a […]

The Sounds Celebrate Album’s Ten Year Anniversary at Warsaw

by Courtney Bassett November 28, 2016November 28, 2016

Simply put, Swedish New Wave quintet The Sounds rocked Warsaw (261 Driggs Ave.) last Tuesday night. As their first stop in NYC during their North American tour celebrating the ten year anniversary […]

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