The immigrant story is fertile ground for storytelling; it has been highlighted in literature (Ragtime), theater (Hamilton), film (La misma luna), and — of course — art. Carol Joo Lee, […]
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Weekly Arts Roundup May 3–6: The Other and Moniker Art Fairs, the INCALL encore, and More
The art fairs are coming. Those, and some noir films, art-that’s-not-at-fairs-but-that’s-still-art, and Cinco de Mayo celebraciónes. Below is your weekly roundup, Greenpointers! The Other Art Fair Brooklyn Expo Center | […]
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Hidden Gems: Le Fanfare’s Special Off-Menu Pastas
Order the Myrtle-scented pork ribs. Yes, this post is about Le Fanfare’s (1103 Manhattan Ave) irresistible $10 pasta special, but you won’t be dissatisfied if you veer onto the main menu […]
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Minus The Bear’s Sweaty Planet of Ice at Warsaw
Jubilant cheers rang out the moment the band stepped on stage. The hearts of every concert-goer were sincerely invested in this night. While many shows have a similar energy, very […]
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At The Other Art Fair May 3–6, More Than Half the Artists Are Women
The street art doesn’t lie: The Other Art Fair is returning to Brooklyn, popping up May 3–6 at the Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble Street) in Greenpoint. This is the third […]
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I Saw You Across the G Train Platform… Missed Connections
Was this you? Someone is searching for a dark-haired man or woman who was at the Greenpoint Ave G train station yesterday afternoon (4/25). Saw you across G Train Platform […]
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Elsewhere’s Music & Visual Art Expands to Rooftop Venue & Bar
Elsewhere, Brooklyn’s multi-disciplinary music and art venue, is expanding and opening a new rooftop venue and bar this summer. The Rooftop opens to the public officially (as does the summer), […]
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Weekly Arts Roundup April 26–May 2: Art with a Cause, New York Polish Film Festival, + More
We’re almost in May, the homestretch before Greenpoint Open Studios — a weekend-long, Greenpoint-wide art walk all around the nabe on June 2 and 3. ‘Til then, there’s more art […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Director Jon Lutz at 106 Green
106 Green, located at 104 Green Street in Greenpoint, is an alternative gallery co-founded by artists Holly Coulis, Ridley Howard, and Mitchell Wright. Established in 2009, and open only on […]
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Buy This Badass Vintage Stationary Bike and Donate to Magick City
Greenpoint’s Magick City (37 Box Street) has announced they’re ending their run of vintage spin classes, and selling off the rad-as-hell vintage bikes—and purchasing one is a donation to Magick […]