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. […]
Posts by Author Archives: Jen G
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 – 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.) 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 […]