From feminist sculpture to new wave sculpture to transgressive films to a one-man performance of the movie Titanic (phew!), North Brooklyn is coming alive this weekend with fun and edgy art […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Artist Adam Collignon Preserves Small Business to Keep Art in Greenpoint
I first met Adam Collignon at a group art exhibit in Bushwick. He had just finished graduate school and was showing his piece, Hi-Fi. Last week, I met him as […]
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You Can Help Create A New Sculpture in McGolrick Park (Deadline 3/1)
Last year, we profiled local Polish-born artist Martynka Wawrzyniak and her upcoming public art project, Ziemia (which means earth in Polish). Martynka is collecting dirt (not the gossip kind) from local residents—she’s […]
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Holly Miranda’s Deepest Cuts on New Album Mutual Horse + Playing Park Church Co-Op in March
Brooklyn-based singer songwriter Holly Miranda has a new album dropping this week, on February 23. Mutual Horse (on Dangerbird Records), her first release since 2015, brings a fresh batch of songs […]
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Computer Magic, Her New Album “Danz” & Her Love Of Peter Pan
Computer Magic‘s Danielle Johnson gave not just one but two shout outs to Peter Pan Donuts and their egg sandwiches. It’s clear that her love for Greenpoint runs deep. So it’s […]
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Thursday Spotlight: The Cosmopolitan Yet Hyperlocal MRToll
He might be the last cowboy in Brooklyn. Like those adventurers of yesteryear, Jamie Toll (that’s MRToll to you) wandered to a new land seeking adventure and opportunity. An immigrant […]
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Booklyn is Moving to Sunset Park—Say Goodbye Next Weekend (2/22-2/24)!
One of my favorite things about Greenpoint is its literati culture: WORD (126 Franklin St) for its impeccable catalogue and ongoing readings, Archestratus (160 Huron St) for its love of cuisine, connection, […]
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The Grooviest Pics From Sunday’s Winter of Love Photo Booth
There is an ancient Greek proverb that goes, “You have not truly seen a mortal’s soul until you have seen it in the context of a dope ’60s-themed photo booth.” […]
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Feminist Fashion, Drinks, Giveaways & Music at New Women Space This Thursday (2/15)
WHAT: A Space for Women / Hosted by Design Circle NYC WHEN: February 15th, 2018, from 7 pm – 10 pm WHERE: New Women Space | 188 Woodpoint Road Design Circle NYC, a philanthropic […]
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In Pictures: Acme’s World Record Bagel & Lox
A massive crowd turned out last Friday for Acme Smoked Fish‘s Fish Friday (30 Gem St), but not for their regular low wholesale prices on their tasty lox. Acme and […]