Last night I was really excited to meet a dynamic duo, Kiri and Heidi, who are leaders of a huge network of pro-feminist musicians, artists and activists called Permanent Wave. […]
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After living in NYC my entire life, I found the strongest sense of community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Running this blog is truly an honor and the best part is meeting its readers in real life. Everyday I am energized by smiles and inspiring conversations with fellow Greenpointers who tirelessly do and create incredible things that are good for our community and share the same love I have for life here. If you see me walking with my little dog "D" - please say hi!
Posted inWhat's Happening?
What’s Happening? 8/15-8/21
WEDNESDAY 8/15 • VCR Party @ Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Ave) 10pm, $10, The Found Footage Festival and TV Carnage are proud to announce the fourth installment of their wildly […]
Posted inShopping
BK Etsy Find: PinkBabyMouse
This Etsy store not only caught my eye because it features a cat in a cone; if you’re a cat owner you can relate, but the story behind the store’s […]
Posted inCulture, Reading
There Goes The Neighborhood: Chat With Author Robert Anasi
You know the old expression –Â there goes the neighborhood. Nowadays in North Brooklyn, that sentiment is in the air when new high rise condominiums go up or when the hipsters […]
Posted inEvents
Knife Forging/Engraving – Sat. 8/18 @Smorgasburg – FREE!
Three Japanese master craftsmen from Kikuichi Knives will be at Smorgasburg (27 N. 6th St.)Â this Saturday 8/18/12 from 11am-3pm demonstrating how to make knives from iron to blade as part […]
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How to…Shake, Muddle and Stir – 8/22 – $5!
Learn how to craft the perfect cocktail! Brooklyn Brewery – 79 N 11th St New York, NY Wednesday, August 22nd 2012, from 7:30pm to 10:00pm Learn the tricks of the trade […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Drinks! Drinks! Drinks! Summer Cocktails @ Five Leaves
Sometimes the only alternative to dealing with this heat is to drink it away. The talented folks at Five Leaves have come up with a refreshing summer cocktail menu with […]
Posted inArt
GO Artist Meet-Up: 8/13 @ Diamond
Did you know that are over 200 artists in Greenpoint are going to open their studios to the public on September 8-9? GO is a new project at the Brooklyn […]
Posted inCommunity
Looking Up: Eastern Kingbird (VIDEO!)
Whenever I see folks pointing and looking up into a tree, I have to stop and find out what’s up. At McCarren it’s usually one of the Red Tailed Hawks […]
Posted inThe Hook-Up
The Hook-Up 7/11
• Poopy Hudson River Threatens NYC’s First Ever Ironman : Gothamist • Kickstarter Is Moving to Landmarked Factory in Greenpoint : Brownstoner • Instead of Industrial Giants, Brooklyn Has Niche Factories : NYTimes • Enter Biographile’s […]