Greenpoint illustrator Jen Keenan’s work is both cheerful and comforting in its handcrafted imperfection. Inspired by vintage children’s books, animals, our awesome neighborhood, and more recently our country’s political climate, her […]
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Calling All Crafters: Brooklyn Craft Co. Is Hiring Teachers!
It’s a new year, which means it’s a good time to reset with new career goals and aspirations. If you’re handy with a needle and thread or a paintbrush, you […]
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Q&A With Stephen Levin on Tuesday, January 10th At Pete’s Candy Store
Join new local podcast The Hook next Tuesday, January 10 at 7pm at Pete’s Candy Store for their inaugural episode of a new, live, one-on-one talk show. The first episode will kick off […]
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Get Ready for Your January 2017 Horoscopes
This month is all about goals and aspirations. Now that we’re in Capricorn, matters of career, goals, ambitions are on the brain—and you’ll be focused on who you want to […]
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So Long, Farewell… The 2016 Venue Graveyard
From large outdoor clubs to medium-sized rock n’ roll bars to tiny DIY venues to neighborhood staples that hosted local DJs, 2016 saw a lot of great spots disappear—and in […]
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Your North Brooklyn New Years Options!
If you want to erase all memories of 2016 via booze, hardcore dancing and from anywhere but your couch, here’s our list of where to party in North Brooklyn this […]
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An Ode to the Manhattan Avenue Holiday Lights
We were inspired to make this video after reading the wonderful story of the Manhattan Avenue businesses’ commitment to reignite the holiday lights this year here on Greenpointers.com (check out the article here). […]
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Weekend Music (12/22 – 12/24): Sex Dungeons and Alternate Identities
El Vez moved his Christmas show to San Diego. This year there were also no quirky holiday theme shows from Ronnie Spector and alt-cabaret icon Tammy Faye Starlite. WTF? Don’t close […]
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Winter Solstice, The Murder of Santa Claus, Holiday Festivities in North Brooklyn – What’s happening, Greenpoint? (12/21–12/27)
There are more events in our weekly calendar! Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 12/21 ♦ William Blake’s ‘The Book of Urizen’ @ Park Church Co-op (129 Russell St) 8pm, $10, Encore performance of […]
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17 Frost Hosts Celebratory Exhibition on 12/22 Prior to Major Renovation
This Thursday evening December 22, local multi-use art space 17 Frost presents its last show before shutting its doors for renovation and expansion. Curator Ellis Gallagher affectionately framed the event as […]