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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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NYTimes: Giant Icicle Terrorizes Cobble Hill

By on December 29, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Uncategorized, Weather

Terrorizing icicle

With a title like: Giant Icicle Terrorizes Cobble Hill one immediately thinks of a 1950s horror film or something from “The Onion”.  But as they say… “You can’t make this stuff up!”.  The New York Times has definitely lived up to their motto of providing “all the news that’s fit to print”.

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Sad Yet Hilarious: Snow Plow Stuck in Cobble Hill, the Video

By on December 27, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Uncategorized

Youtube user jlstysis posts a video that’s hilarious and sad at the same time. An NYC snowplow shovel thingy stuck hopelessly in a snowbank. Will he get out? Watch it after the jump and see. Continue Reading →

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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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How Could You Not Love the Pig?!

By on November 20, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Food, Pets, Uncategorized

Although technically not within the generally accepted boundaries of Cobble Hill, it isn’t every day that one gets to read about everyone’s favorite mascot in the New York Times.  Of course, we are speaking about the anthropomorphic pig outside of G. Esposito and Sons Jersey Pork Store on Court Street.  The article goes over some of the 90 year history of  the neighborhood pork store.  As the current owners, brothers George and John Esposito explain,  making sausage and other pork products is physically demanding and the next generation may not be interested in taking over the business.  So, get your sausages while they last!

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PS 29 to Host “Eat Pie and Shop” Fundraiser

By on November 18, 2010 in Uncategorized

On Sunday, December 5th, from 11am-5pm, PS 29 (Henry and Kane Street), will host the second annual Eat Pie and Shop fundraiser.  There will be a pie contest with celebrity judges including Gail Simmons (Food & Wine), Dannielle Kyrillos (Top Chef), Francois Payard (owner of Francois Payard Bakery), Jeff Lederman (owner of Bocca Lupo), and Borough President Marty Markowitz.  Slices of the sweet & savory pies will be on sale to the public for $5 each.

There will be a Gift Fair highlighting local artisans and merchants selling jewelery, toys, clothing and other items.  Rooftop Films will be on hand showing short films for children throughout the day.  Tickets to the films will be $2.  There will also be free crafts for kids throughout the day.  Proceeds will support the school’s PTA.

Full details, including a list of vendors can be found here.

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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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Ideas for Improving BQE Trench Revealed

By on November 17, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Real Estate, Uncategorized

Several ideas were presented at Monday’s meeting to discuss improving the area around the BQE trench.  They include planting trees along Hicks Street, installing sound barriers, building new bicycle and pedestrian bridges over the trench, and installing an energy-generating canopy (see photo above).  The estimated cost for these changes total over $100 million and the city currently has no timeline or source of funding in place for them.

What do you think?  Is it a good idea, or just a dream?

The full story, and more renderings, can be viewed on Curbed.

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Open Thread

By on November 11, 2010 in Uncategorized

What’s on your mind? Have news? Comment away!

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