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Crowd Creates Kimchi at Brooklyn Brainery

By on January 23, 2011 in Carroll Gardens, Events, Food, Uncategorized

Dozens gathered for a Make Your Own Kimchi Party at 515 Court Street in Carroll Gardens this afternoon. The party was hosted by Brooklyn Brainery, a group that hosts cheap collaborative classes on anything from American Sign Language to Microwave Candy. Today’s $5 class taught participants how to combine veggies like cabbage, carrots, and radish with spices to form the pickled Korean treat.

The class ran drop-in style. From 2pm to 7pm, participants could stop by and tune in to presentations every 30 to 60 minutes. All ingredients were provided, but if you wanted to bring your kimchi home, you had to BYOC (bring your own container).

Missed today’s class but want to learn from Brooklyn Brainery too? Sign up for the next class– “Bee Night,” complete with a movie, Q&A session, and honey tasting on January 25th at 7pm. For more details, visit this link.

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February is Mixology Month!

By on January 19, 2011 in Bars, Cobble Hill, Events, Uncategorized

Brooklyn Wine Exchange has deemed February as “Mixology Month.” In its honor, the shop is offering plenty of events to help you become an expert mixologist. Classes will be led by  drink-aficionados like Jeremy Swift from JakeWalk, Dave Wondrich of Esquire Magazine, and Audrey Saunders, one of the leading mixologists in the US. Check out this list of upcoming events and click here to sign up.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 7-8pm : The ABC’s of Mixing Drinks

Saturday, February 5, 2011 4-5pm : American Whiskey

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7-8pm : Gin and the Winter

Saturday, February 12, 2011 4-5pm : Cocktails and Love Potions

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7-8pm : Rum, X2

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7-8pm: PUNCH

Saturday, February 26, 2011 4-5pm: TBD

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Repair or DIY at Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio

By on January 13, 2011 in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Uncategorized

You don’t have to take your broken beaded necklaces to the jeweler anymore– learn how to fix them yourself in a single session on January 23rd at the Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio. Just bring your broken necklace, and the owner of the studio, CJ Segall-Isaacson will show you how to restring the necklace and professionally attach the clasp. It’s a two-hour session for $25, including all supplies like professional grade beading cord, crimp beads, pliers to use while you’re at the class, and written instructions to keep. The class is limited, so make your reservations now by emailing hungrycatcafejewelry@verizon.net. Two sessions are available, 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm.

Don’t need repairs, but want to learn how to make your own original jewelry? The Beginners’ Bead and Wire Work Course starts on Thursday January 27th. The program includes 6 classes– on Thursdays through March 10 (no class on February 3) from 7pm to 9pm, for $150. Students will make earrings and earring wires, create both delicate and old beaded chains, and engage in a variety of other projects. If you’re interested, email or call 718-462-5607.

The Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio is located at 455 Argyle Road.

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Resolute to Learn at Brooklyn Bead Box

By on December 30, 2010 in Uncategorized

It’s time to make those New Years Resolutions, and this year, how about learning something new? The Brooklyn Bead Box at 244 Smith Street is offering plenty of jewelry making classes in the new year to put your plan into action. For beginners, try Crimping, Earrings Level 1, Wire Wrapped Rings, or Peyote Stitching, each $35-$40 per class.

At Brooklyn Bead Box, classes are small, with only 4 students per class. If you learn best one-on-one, private lessons are also available. All purchases are 10 percent off on the day of your class for an added bonus! Call 866-504-2702 for more information, or visit their website. Start early and sign up for one of these classes in the first week of January:

Crimping (Necklace/Bracelet): January 2, 2011 at 2pm, $35

Earrings Level 1: January 3, 2011 at 5pm, $35

Wire Wrapped Rings: January 1, 2011 at 2pm, $35

Peyote Stitching: January 8, 2011 at 2pm, $40

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Tour No More?

By on December 19, 2010 in Cobble Hill, History, Uncategorized

The Huffington Post reports that tours of the Atlantic Avenue tunnel may be over. The FDNY is threatening to shut down the underground visits for safety reasons. The tunnel once was the oldest underground subway in North America, and is now toured by those looking to take a glimpse at some of New York’s history.

Rooftop Films recently created an underground film screening in the tunnel, with a tour hosted by “tunnel aficionado” Bob Diamond. When Rooftop Films discovered just before their event that it would be shut down, they released this statement:

“This came as a complete surprise to us, as we had every reason to believe the events were entirely legal and sanctioned. While we believe that the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel is a valuable and historic New York City landmark, we also have a strong commitment to safety, and hope that arrangements can be made to reopen the Tunnel safely and legally so that it can again be enjoyed by all New Yorkers and visitors.”

Will we ever see below Atlantic Avenue again?

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Donate at the Gowanus Toy Drive

By on December 6, 2010 in Gowanus, Uncategorized

The Gowanus Neighborhood Association has partnered up with councilman Stephen Levin to launch the First Annual Toy Drive,  The Cobble Hill Association tells us. The drive will benefit the economically strained families of the community, allowing more children to have holiday gifts this year.

Bring your safe, unopened toys to the councilman’s district office at 410 Atlantic Avenue t Bond Street from 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday to benefit an underprivileged local child ages 1 to 12 years old. For more details, contact Betty Lester at bejay919@yahoo.com or 718-243-1252.

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Entertain Your Tot at Cobble Hill Cinemas

By on November 17, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Cobble Hill, Uncategorized

Wish there were more kid-friendly movies for your son or daughter? Check out Cobble Hill Cinemas‘ “Big Movies for Little Kids,” a film series for children ages two and up. Every other Monday during the school year, you and your child can enjoy admission for $7 per person.

The next showing is Buggs Bunny Cartoons Monday November 29th at 4pm, and then on Monday December 6th at 4pm see Meet me in St. Louis.

Big Movies for Little Kids is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC). Check out the Big Movies for Little Kids website for more details and show times.

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Paper Source Opening Soon

By on November 14, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Shopping

The season of gift wrapping, greeting cards, ribbons and bows is upon us– making it the perfect time for Paper Source to open their doors on Smith Street. A paperie filled with unique stationery, invitations, and custom envelopes and cards, Paper Source is on the brink of opening to the public. The shop has locations across the country, but this is the first New York spot.

When looking inside the newly renovated space at the corner of Pacific Street, the shop looks to be completely set up, just waiting for customers. Paper Source’s website says the Brooklyn location will open in November 2010, so the shop should be peddling paper products within the next two weeks, or “just in time for crafting projects for the season.”

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Holiday Market Pops Up on Smith Street

By on November 7, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Cobble Hill, Events, Shopping

Starting today, November 7th, the ArtsCetera space at 212 Smith Street transformed into a holiday pop-up shop filled with gifts from local artisans and entrepreneurs. The market will run every Saturday and Sunday through December 19th from 11am to 6pm, complete with a selection of clothing, jewelry, accessories, books and CDs.

Each weekend will offer a whole new list of vendors (available on the shop’s website), but this week, shoppers can find unique children’s clothing from Overall Baby, stylish jewelry & home accessories from Lio & Linn, handmade soaps from Nordea Soaperie, and others.

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Tour & Taste From Brooklyn to Manhattan

By on November 2, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Events, Food

Are you a Brooklyn bike aficionado? Are you a food freak? Here’s your chance to combine your two passions! On Saturday, November 6th, Rolling Orange Bike Shop and Vandaag restaurant are hosting a “Tour & Taste.” The bike tour begins at Rolling Orange at 269 Baltic Street  in Cobble Hill, and will continue on a journey across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Union Square Green Market. At the Market, Vandaag’s Chef Phillip will provide a tasting tour of the freshest ingredients. Then, head over to Vandaag in the East Village, where you can enjoy a three course luncheon.

Interested? Tickets are $45, and you can RSVP at tourandtaste@vandaagnyc.com.

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