Some of you have already resolved to spend the weekend by the barbeque. But for those of you commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in an art gallery, […]
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Ona Abelis is a poet & journalist in Brooklyn.
The Art World Near You—A Weekend Adventure in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has the art that will move you this weekend. Or, at least get you out of the apartment. This Friday, June 27, head over to Beloved for the opening […]
Kickstarter Alert—Reel Works Teens’ Original Feature Film
Heads up, Brooklyn! There are just 47 hours left in this Kickstarter campaign to support a made in Brooklyn production—an original feature length film called “72 Hours, a Brooklyn Love […]
Coney Island Mermaid Parade Marks the Arrival of Summer in NYC!
This past Saturday, June 21st, New Yorkers had a chance to grow back their tails, don their eye patches, and be part of that worlddd at the Coney Island Mermaid […]
Art On View Now at Variety Cafe
If coffee is your lifeblood, then at some point you’ve ordered your 3rd small light roast of the afternoon at Variety Cafe (Let’s face it, you’re a regular everywhere). This […]
SPOTLIGHT ON: Katerina Ganchak – Opening Tonight 6/20
“I’ve worked with glass for about 10 years. I would say glass is the most challenging material I know and requires extreme patience,” says Ukrainian artist Katerina Ganchak, “The challenge is totally worth […]
The Art World Near You—A Weekend Adventure in Greenpoint
Summertime in the city, and Brooklyn is full of places to explore. Today, go to Brouwerij Lane to have a beer and check out Monte Antrim‘s neighborhood-friendly opening (6pm). On […]
The Polish Pastry Experience: Rzeszowska Bakery
Welcome back to the Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries. Looking to try something new? Curious about what’s best? […]
The Polish Pastry Experience: Northside Bakery
It’s week five of our Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries. Looking to try something new? Wondering what’s best? […]
The Polish Pastry Experience: Café Riviera (and a hidden gallery visit)
Welcome to the fourth tasty installment of our Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries (this week with an added […]