You know the old expression – 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.) 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 […]
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Kickstarter Furthers Brooklyn’s Tech Boom!
Fellow Greenpointer Nathaniel Ziering tipped me off that Kickstarter is moving their headquarters from Manhattan to Greenpoint! The fast growing company provides crowd-sourced funding for creative projects, many of which […]
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New Venue: Delinquency
Brooklynites are always craving new everything. How about a DIY music space? With a name like Delinquency, I had to check it out. Plus, my favorite band Gunfight! was playing, […]
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What’s Happening? (8/8 – 8/15)
For more events, check out the calendar. Looking for something? Check the directory. WEDNESDAY 8/8 ♥ Top Gun @ Summercreen (McCarren Park – N 12th & Bedford Ave) 6-10pm, music, food, drinks, […]