My old college pal Jack Rabid celebrates 30 years(!) of his fanzine The Big Takeover at the Bell House this weekend:
Brooklyn Paper: “This is my dream to do something like this,” said Rabid. “I just got frustrated that a number of my favorite bands were never going to play here unless I made them, and [...]
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Big Takeover at the Bell House
The Invisible Dog to Host Season-Closing Party This Sunday
Everyone’s favorite neighborhood gallery/performance space/art studio The Invisible Dog at 51 Bergen Street is hosting a party this Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm to celebrate the end of their successful first season. This, straight from the dog’s mouth:
We will provide free wine as a thank you for your generous ongoing support. You are [...]
Jodi Arnold NYC Opens Atlantic Ave Boutique
This Saturday, July 24th, contemporary women’s fashion designer Jodi Arnold will celebrate the grand opening of their newest retail location at 347 Atlantic Avenue (at Hoyt). Ms. Arnold, a neighborhood resident, is thrilled to have a location in the hood:
“Brooklyn isn’t as transient as other parts of the city; it reminds me of home. Most people [...]
Business of the Week: Flavor Paper
Since their grand opening just a few weeks ago, the design world has gone gaga over Flavor Paper – just take a look at their extensive press listings. The new designer wallpaper company has moved its operational hub from New Orleans to 216 Pacific Street, and their four-story home base may just be the most [...]
Bored to Death Coming Back This Fall
We already knew that the Brooklyn-based HBO series Bored to Death was coming back for a second season even if you weren’t a fan and didn’t read the showbiz trades. Why? They’ve been filming around the borough for months and it was hard not to stumble upon the cast including Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson. [...]
Stink Fest 2010 This Sunday
Our friends at Stinky Bklyn, Smith & Vine and The JakeWalk would like you to know about Stink Fest 2010, a cheese festival in its fourth year that will take place this Sunday as part of the annual Smith Street Fair. The fair is much more than just tube socks and pastries – it’s a [...]
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Alex and Simon Host ACS Benefit at BellTel Lofts
The luxury high rise BellTel Lofts was the place to be last night, as CHB faves Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen hosted the American Cancer Society’s “Eat, Drink and Be Hopeful” food and wine event. Alex and Simon were among the many on hand to check out some of the tasteful silent auction items [...]
The Invisible Dog to Host Premiere of “Bay Rizz: The Man For You”
On June 19th, Zero Film Festival presents the premiere of Bay Rizz: The Man For You at The Invisible Dog Gallery [map]. The Man For You was shot in January, 2010 in Brooklyn’s storied Bay Ridge neighborhood. The film is the 10th short in a series that chronicles the story of Bay Ridge’s unofficial Mayor, Bay Rizz, [...]
Breaking News: BKLYN Yard to Close!
Last weekend will be the last weekend of the BKLYN Yard! The Yard will be missed by many.
This just in from MeanRed Productions, operators of the BKLYN Yard:
BKLYN Yard is closing.
With heavy hearts, a message from MeanRed To our Yardies…
Over the past four years, we have worked hard to create BKLYN Yard. You watched us grow from [...]
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