This week’s photo essay focuses on people that have been in Greenpoint a while and have stories to tell about it. Whether they remember movies at The Chopin Theater or […]
Category: Culture
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Greenpoint’s Original Wave of Home Brewing and Distilling
It’s great to see distillers like the Greenhook Ginsmiths on Dupont Street distilling high quality gin. It’s equally gratifying to know that Greenpoint is teeming with home brewing aficionados who […]
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Weekend Music: Always On Time
A three-day weekend is ahead for most of us so it’s the perfect time to catch music in the city. Starting tonight (10/6) with the Tumbao party at Yayo’s, Arepa Disco at the […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Christine Gedeon
I was first introduced to multi-media artist Christine Gedeon through her site-specific installation at the new Greenpoint events space Dobbin St. and soon learned her wealth of work includes complex […]
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Fall in Love with This Bad Ass Beast or God Embroidery
When you want to feel a little magical but totally bad ass, you need to turn to Beast or God. This Greenpoint-based creator, Robert Pappadeas, is inspired by the mystical. […]
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A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Church of the Ascension
One of Greenpoint’s oldest buildings, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St.), although beautiful, does not feel as if it belongs in Greenpoint. It feels more like a […]
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Your October Horoscopes Are Magical!
This month is definitely going to be a lot more pleasant—and less harsh—than all the changes September brought. Until the 22nd, the sun will be in the sign of peace, […]
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Sunday Snaps: Hello Fall
A few shots from this week’s strolls through the neighborhood…
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Weekend Music: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other (10/1 – 10/4)
So much good music in town this weekend that I’m expanding out to Tuesday on recommended shows. Favorites over the religious holiday include folk star Jen Chapin, R&B’s Majid Jordan, and Brazilian […]
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Archestratus Turns One: Our Very Own Foodie Heaven Bookstore Celebrates Its Anniversary
Sunday will be the one-year anniversary of Archestratus, Greenpoint’s very own cookbook shop/cafe/place of food-related treats and events at 160 Huron Street. Archestratus will be celebrating by having a day of […]