Quickie: Poor Little Lost Doggie!
I just saw this on Bad Advice and the face of this pup makes me melt – even with all the snow outside. I sure hope he finds his owner!
February 2008
I Heart Crafters
Yeah, it’s my weakness. I’ve said a million times how much I love crafty and cool things and how I’m an Etsy whore. Those who can’t do…
So I have a few things I want to pass on. One is for people like me who might like to try and actually learn a crafting skill. My sister and I are going to our first ‘knitting class’. Save the goofs for your mama. I spotted this via OTBKB and so we’re gonna check it out. It’s for beginners and you really can’t get anymore beginner than us.
Part deux is for peeps who actually got the skills and are maybe looking for shows to be a part of. Bust Magazine is having a Spring Fling Craftacular (that’s not a cheesy name at all…) at Warsaw April 27, 2008 which I found out via PlushYou! They’re looking for vendors now so start crafting away!
Lastly, the Renegade Craft Fair is rolling back into town. According to The {New New} it’s coming up June 14th & 15th at McCarren Pool.
Category: Culture, Events
Tags: Driggs Avenue, Greenpoint, McCarren Park, Renegade Craft Fair, Spring Fling Craftacular, Warsaw
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ANTM, Brooklyn Style
I try to keep up on the local peeps in the world of reality tv. Everyone knows my sister hearted Camille on Top Chef and I had a soft (brain) spot for the debutante Texan who runs the track at McCarren, but last night I think I found the ultimate Brooklynite on reality tv.
Meet Lauren Utter of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 10.
When I saw Brooklyn, NY pop up on the screen and her mention the word ‘artist’ and I just knew this chick was living in either Williamsburg or Bushwick. It really depends just how “starving” she is. Her MySpace page just says Brooklyn, but it seems she’s a Jersey transplant. Hey, it’s better than a Texan one, no?
I am all about being Team Lauren! And hey, if that whole modeling thing don’t work out for her (I saw your runway walk, girl…) go buy some of her art.
Vintage Polish Wedding Greenpoint Circa 1949
If you have a chance to view this great video from YesMan46, definitely do!
It’s a Polish wedding video from 1949 taking place in Greenpoint. It shows the beautiful bride getting ready, the wedding party exiting their home on Broome Street (gotta love the woman on the first floor just sitting in the window looking – totally old school Greenpoint!) and some brief shots of the drive to St. Stan’s. Bonus Poconos honeymoon footage, too!
A lot of love was put into this little 7 minute video and it’s just wonderful to watch. The fashions are fabulous!
Also, check out their Engagement Party in 1948.
Category: Community
Tags: Greenpoint, History, Polish, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Videos
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Little Thailand
When Greenpoint turned from Little Poland into Little Thailand is beyond me, but here’s another Thai place – this one is all the easier to order online from. God knows I love not having to talk to people.
And to top it off Tonkao II is giving away FREE dinners.
FettY x DKNY Exclusively at Alter
TONIGHT: FettY x DKNY Exclusively at Alter
We are proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the sneaker collaboration between Fetty of Brooklyn and DKNY on Wednesday February 20th, 2008 at 8:00 PM. Alter will be the only store in the United States to stock this limited run of 24 sneakers. There will be 12 Men’s/$195 each and 12 Women’s/$175 each.
OTB TBD
So now with the impending shutdown of the city’s OTB’s – what will replace it on Manhattan Avenue?
OTB Unanimously Approves Plan for a Shutdown in June – New York Times
Quickie: New Outdoor Concert Space Could Replace McCarren Pool
New Outdoor Concert Space Could Replace McCarren Pool – New York Magazine’s Daily Intelligencer
A leader of the community board in North Brooklyn says the city can set up a parking lot along the waterfront between North 9th and North 10th streets for live music as early as the summer of 2009.
In the immortal words of Paris Hilton – That’s Hot.
Quickie: Pies & Thighs New Digs
They’re Baaaaaaaack. Sorta.
Eater: Pre-Plywood Special: Pies & Thighs New S. 4th St. Digs
Greenpointer Quickies
Sometimes I come across something cool and quick that I just want to pass on so here’s my answer to that. Greenpoint Quickies. Fucking brill.
First up: A nice little collection of places to drown your sorrows. Or find a random hook-up.
