The hero’s journey often follows three simple steps: protagonist leaves home, protagonist faces challenges in the world, protagonist returns home, changed. But with In a Sea of Faces, composer and […]
Tag: Williamsburg
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Four of Wands Wellness Collective: Self-Care and Community
Four of Wands Wellness Collective (349 Leonard Street) is a self-care studio in Williamsburg, where people can find different kinds of holistic treatments, classes, handmade gifts, and a community space. Owner […]
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Endless Summer: The Search for the Perfect Frozen Cocktail
Does the end of summer have you feeling blue? Unfeel all your feels and keep that summer vibe going with these tasty frozen cocktails served long after your tan fades. […]
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Sidewalk Art Fair This Weekend To Support Clinton Campaign
Want to support your favorite candidate and get some sweet art to hang on your apartment walls? A neighborhood sidewalk fair—featuring artwork from dozens of well-known contemporary artists—will raise money for Hillary […]
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North Brooklyn Border Wars: Do You Really Live in Greenpoint?
Recently I wrote a piece for Greenpointers about Bamonte’s Restaurant on Withers Street. A number of people reprimanded me and posted that the famous eatery was not in Greenpoint, but […]
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A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: Bamonte’s Restaurant
Bamonte’s Restaurant is not only the oldest restaurant in North Brooklyn; founded in 1900 by Italian immigrant Pasquale Bamonte, the restaurant claims to be the oldest Italian eatery in all of […]
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Chill Out At Himapan’s Lotus Leaf Painting Class
Attendees of the Greenpoint-based Himapan lotus leaf painting class depart with two things: a wall-ready piece of art and an almost alarming sense of zen. I don’t normally associate prolonged […]
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Brooklyn Comedy Festival: North Brooklyn Roundup
This Sunday the Brooklyn Comedy Festival kicks off for the third year in a row, this year with plenty of hilarious stand-up, sketch, improv, panel discussions, short films, and an evening […]
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When Desperation Hits: FREE Food & Drinks In North Brooklyn
You got a job in Manhattan and live in Brooklyn baby, you ballin’! And then, after a couple birthday dinners you blew all your cash MC Hammer style. When it’s […]
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Ice Cream Meets Design at Davey’s Ice Cream
Going into ice cream actually started as a joke for David Yoo. After beginning a career in fashion and advertising, he decided in 2012 that it was time for a […]