Back in the day, there was an advice columnist who assumed the persona of a familiar figure: your most annoying relative. He provided “wisdom you did not ask for […]
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Local Boozehound Vows Daily Drinking Blog; Wife Reportedly Just Thrilled
As the new year approached, it dawned on Greenpoint resident J.P. Grace that he needed a challenge–specifically, a challenge firmly grounded in the consumption of adult beverages. Bravely acknowledging the dangerous […]
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Weekend Music Picks: From Club to Bluegrass with Headbanging in between (3/27-29)
Abby Hollander plays Skinny Dennis Sunday night There is a spirit of cautious optimism in our neighborhood this week. Ice has disappeared from the sidewalks. There are fewer sightings […]
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The NRIs at the Pine Box Rock Shop
Seven out of eight rockers agree: “kids are the new rock,” said Collin Cogan, drummer of Washington, DC-based band, The NRIs, as we ate spinach dumplings and jalapeño poppers at […]
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Spiritual Minds grow in Greenpoint. Golden Drum celebrates its 4th Birthday
Brooklyn Raga Massive playing at the 4th Year Anniversary Celebration of Golden Drum Two weeks ago Greenpoint’s spiritual center, The Golden Drum, celebrated its fourth anniversary and invited Greenpointers along […]
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Instagram Recap: Greenpoint Gallery Night
Even though this past Friday brought more (unwanted, unexpected) flurries and cold, gallery owners took the storm in stride and kept their doors open late for Greenpoint Gallery Night. And […]
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TONIGHT *Greenpoint Gallery Night (7-10PM)* – This is How We Do It!
It’s been a long week, Greenpoint Gallery Night is happening tonight (3/20) from 7-10PM, and Montell Jordan is on my mind singing: ♫ It’s Friday night, and I feel all right […]
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Birds of Paradise: Lee O’Conner Book Launch & Reception (3/20)
Last year, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lee O’Connor, an amazing Greenpoint photographer. This Friday, she’s celebrating the launch of her visceral, enigmatic portraits at Picture Farm Gallery. You’re […]
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Get Your Art Crawl On! Greenpoint Gallery Night is Happening this Friday! (3/20)
There’s no better draw for a cool, fun-loving crowd than art and booze. Greenpoint Gallery Night, which we are once again media sponsors for, returns this Friday (3/20) from 7-10PM to […]
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Instagram of the Day: @ThatShannon
Hello, Greenpoint! Are you reading this on your cell phone while waiting for the G train? Me too. What better way to get your daily dose of colorful, fun, and […]