“The Newtown Creek Armada is an art installation that invites the public to explore the past, present and future of a contaminated New York City waterway. The Newtown Creek, a […]
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My Chemical Portrait at Heliopolis: Last Night Tonight 8/26
It was nothing like the cowboy-dress, sepia novelties of every town tourist traps. Having my collodian portrait taken at Heliopolis gallery by inherent photographer Eric Lee Bowman felt (and was) […]
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Under the Mattress: Greenpoint Artist Billy Frey Collects and Collages
A young visitor aptly described Billy Frey’s show, Under the Mattress, as “creepy good.” This pithy description of Frey’s collages, assembled from vintage magazines dating from the 1930s to the […]
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Help Turn Eat Greenpoint’s Backyard Into A Pottery Studio!
Once a record and coffee shop, now a locally sourced restaurant, Eat Greenpoint’s owner Jordan Colon is dedicated to transforming the space once again – this time into a pottery […]
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REVERSE Space: Last Night Tonight! Sunday 8/19
On Friday, I stopped by REVERSE Space, which opened in May 2012. Six artists were invited to create and exhibit in the space from July 16-August 19. Friday was the […]
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Name That Point: Win a Beer!
Welcome to the first edition of Name That Point. Can you guess the location in Greenpoint where this street art photo is located? The first person to guess correctly wins […]
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Permanent Wave 2012 Music Festival This Weekend!!!
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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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 […]
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Waiting for Godot until 8/18 at Arts@Renaissance
The more witty the DIY aesthetic of Overturn Theatre’s interactive installation Waiting for Godot grew, the more charming the production became. The venue Arts@Renaissance, a restored medical ward at the edge of the Greenpoint/Williamsburg border, has […]
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Hair Opens Tonight! 8/10
Greenpoint’s “eco-chic” boutique the one well (165 Greenpoint Ave) is hosting Greenpoint artist Amanda LaMarco’s first solo show titled Hair, opening tonight August 12, 2012 from 7-10pm. This girl has […]