Our local Philly Cheesesteak joint Delilah’s Steaks is hosting a pop-up 6 course dinner on Monday March 17th. Shop owner Tommy Ferrick along with his friend Robert Flaherty, who is […]
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!
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McCarren Park Tree Decorated for 3/11 Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Memorial
If you see this beautifully decorated tree in McCarren Park today, feel free to take an ornament in remembrance of the Earthquake and Tsunami that devastated Japan on 3/11/11.
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Um. Yeah. Cats + Arts + Crafts
Not sure if you’ve noticed but cats are everywhere! Big cats, little cats – they are the new spirit animal of this here Brooklyn life. It’s because they are the […]
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Sweat Lodge on the Shore of the Newtown Creek via Urban Spa Organics
Peter T, our health and wellness reporter, will be participating in this exclusive Greenpoint natural spa event he found on craiglist, and taking place on the banks of the Newtown […]
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“Women for Women” Designer Sale at Little Poland Gallery + Surprise Gifts! Sat. & Sun. (3/8-9)
(sponsored) This weekend – shop for handmade European fashions, jewelry and home goods at Little Poland Gallery (240 Kent Ave @ No. 1st) from 11:30am-8pm. This “Women for Women” Designer […]
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Bring Your Mitts! Greenpoint Little League Registration This Weekend (3/8-9) + Funny Ump Video
Sure you are proud of your kid and enjoy sunshine in the bleachers while chowing down on a hot dog, but sometimes magic happens when adults participate in kid’s sporting […]
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“Wear Sequins for Breakfast” & Sip + Shop at Vintage Shaun Pop-Up Tonight (3/6)
While walking down Meserole, we noticed the Vintage Shaun Pop-Up shop and met shop owner / commercial fashion stylist / FIT teacher Shaunya Hartley, a Brooklyn born and raised, bad […]
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Art + Pasta Jewelry at New Franklin St Gallery Rekover Projects
While real estate snooping, I spotted a 2500 sq. ft. space on Franklin St, sandwiched between the newly opened People of 2Morrow and the half block of scaffolding that will […]
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“Via Delorosa: Meditation on Mortality” Opens Tonight at Messiah Church (3/5)
Last night, I met with Pastor Amy Kienzle at Lutheran Church of the Messiah (129 Russell St) mid installation of an art show that opens tonight at 7pm. For all […]
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Pilita Garcia’s “Rowan’s Sphere” Opens at Picture Farm on Friday (3/7) Video + Interview
In our age of digital hyper connectivity, we often feel isolated – our smartphones a barrier rather than a bridge to “the real thing.” Our viewing experience of art is […]