A Greenpointer gave us a heads up about a “note” from city hall about a “rather large” explosion tomorrow night 8/16 around 10pm-11pm – near Commercial St & Franklin St […]
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Permanent Wave 2012 Music Festival This Weekend!!!
Last night I was really excited to meet a dynamic duo, Kiri and Heidi, who are leaders of a huge network of pro-feminist musicians, artists and activists called Permanent Wave. […]
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There Goes The Neighborhood: Chat With Author Robert Anasi
You know the old expression –Â there goes the neighborhood. Nowadays in North Brooklyn, that sentiment is in the air when new high rise condominiums go up or when the hipsters […]
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Knife Forging/Engraving – Sat. 8/18 @Smorgasburg – FREE!
Three Japanese master craftsmen from Kikuichi Knives will be at Smorgasburg (27 N. 6th St.)Â this Saturday 8/18/12 from 11am-3pm demonstrating how to make knives from iron to blade as part […]
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GO Artist Meet-Up: 8/13 @ Diamond
Did you know that are over 200 artists in Greenpoint are going to open their studios to the public on September 8-9? GO is a new project at the Brooklyn […]
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Looking Up: Eastern Kingbird (VIDEO!)
Whenever I see folks pointing and looking up into a tree, I have to stop and find out what’s up. At McCarren it’s usually one of the Red Tailed Hawks […]
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Waiting for Godot until 8/18 at Arts@Renaissance
The more witty the DIY aesthetic of Overturn Theatre’s interactive installation Waiting for Godot grew, the more charming the production became. The venue Arts@Renaissance, a restored medical ward at the edge of the Greenpoint/Williamsburg border, has […]
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The Hook-Up 7/11
• Poopy Hudson River Threatens NYC’s First Ever Ironman : Gothamist • Kickstarter Is Moving to Landmarked Factory in Greenpoint : Brownstoner • Instead of Industrial Giants, Brooklyn Has Niche Factories : NYTimes • Enter Biographile’s […]
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Hair Opens Tonight! 8/10
Greenpoint’s “eco-chic” boutique the one well (165 Greenpoint Ave) is hosting Greenpoint artist Amanda LaMarco’s first solo show titled Hair, opening tonight August 12, 2012 from 7-10pm. This girl has […]