Last summer Greenpoint Girls Group started as a way to meet fellow kickass ladies living in this neighborhood to share ideas, projects, gossip, and the like. It’s been a pretty awesome experience so far, bringing together friends and strangers to share stories over food and drinks.
The next episode of GGG will take place May 11th and start off with some delicious pizza at Paulie Gee’s followed by an evening of dancing in the dark hosted by No Lights No Lycra.
Celebrate your awesomeness and bring all your Greenpoint lady friends!
Today was a great day, I a movie set on Metropolitan Avenue. I decided to try to get some business out of it. I went to the craft services table and I spoke to the woman in charge, who asked for a sample. So I went to my truck and brought out some biscotti and butter spritz cookies. When I went back with the samples she opened the bag to taste them.
There was a man standing next to me who took a biscotti, tasted it and grabbed the whole bag. I looked surprised at his response. I looked at the woman and her response was “You know Mr. Pacino, don’t you?” “YES IT WAS AL PACINO!!!” and YES, He liked my Biscotti!! He asked me what else I made, and I proclaimed my famous cannoli’s to which he replied “Bring me a dozen – Extra powder.” And so from this a cannoli star is born.
Red Star is hosting its first ever Spring Music Festival. The all day event is set to kick-off at 3pm on Saturday April 24, 2010, and will feature 7 bands from Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan ranging from funk to indie rock.
The Telephones and The Binary Marketing Show will headline the music festival with opening acts from Thinning the Hear, Yellow Hash, Harris Trucks, and a fresh new band, Attic Ends. But before it all begins, veteran and Brooklyn-based musician Ray Gehring will perform with his new band Commonwealth.
But the fun doesn’t stop with Brooklyn’s rock and roll scene, after all this is a music festival! New York’s premier DJ’s of British Dub Step, Hellfire Machina and Code of Arms will take over the night with their special guest DJ’s Claw, the Widdler, Enoe, and Katie Rush to keep the energy up and the crowd pleased all night.
Red Star’s first ever spring music festival promises to be one to remember, packed with live music, high energy, and the best bartenders in Brooklyn serving you as you enjoy a kick-off to the New York summer music scene.
$5 cover charge. Must be 21 to enter. Facebook event here.
Earth Day has always been significant to me becuase it is my first baby sisters birthday, but Earth Day is now 40 and well, my little sister ain’t. Do something good for the environment tomorrow. And locally.
For Earth Day: Clean Up Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn Date/Time: Earth Day – Thursday, April 22 from 11 am – noon Location: 365 Kingsland Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Contact: Sandi Franklin, Pinwheel Studios: 646.483.8413; Linda Gross, LCG Communications: 718.853.5568; 917.767.1141; linda@lcgcommunications.com
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, volunteers from the greater Greenpoint, Brooklyn area will participate in an hour-long cleanup of Kingsland Avenue sponsored by urban|REgen, a new initiative from Broadway Stages.
Each volunteer will receive an urban|REgen t-shirt. Legislators and officials are also expected to stop by and lend a hand.
“Every neighborhood needs cleaner, greener streets,” said Catherine Barton, Principal, The Pinwheel Group, one of the event’s supporters. “Broadway Stages’ urban|REgen initiative is an attempt to help regenerate Greenpoint’s local economy and to say that taking care of your own home or your own building is just the beginning. Everyone has to pitch in to make the community work,” she added.
About urban|REgen: Building Blocks to the Future: Urban regeneration is a practical approach to economic and neighborhood development by providing an infrastructure to support meaningful employment and healthy living. Broadway Stages is committed to enhancing and remediating the communities in which they live and work.
Red Star is hosting its first ever Spring Music Festival. The all day event is set to kick-off at 3pm on Saturday April 24, 2010, and will feature 7 bands from Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan ranging from funk to indie rock.
The Telephones and The Binary Marketing Show will headline the music festival with opening acts from Thinning the Hear, Yellow Hash, Harris Trucks, and a fresh new band, Attic Ends. But before it all begins, veteran and Brooklyn-based musician Ray Gehring will perform with his new band Commonwealth.
But the fun doesn’t stop with Brooklyn’s rock and roll scene, after all this is a music festival! New York’s premier DJ’s of British Dub Step, Hellfire Machina and Code of Arms will take over the night with their special guest DJ’s Claw, the Widdler, Enoe, and Katie Rush to keep the energy up and the crowd pleased all night.
Red Star’s first ever spring music festival promises to be one to remember, packed with live music, high energy, and the best bartenders in Brooklyn serving you as you enjoy a kick-off to the New York summer music scene.
$5 cover charge. Must be 21 to enter. Facebook event here.
Holla! Brooklyn Based and Brooklyn Brewery are bringing us The Total Franklin Street Immersion (Props to my friend, local Greenpointer and contributor to this blog Dylan on BB using one of his photos from his Greenpoint Street Signs collection!) on Saturday May 15th from 12-7pm with complimentary beer & deals at all the hots pots along MY block! Facebook event here.
Been to Franklin Street lately (or ever)? We’ve planned the perfect day for you to explore one of Greenpoint’s coolest blocks. Head there on Saturday May 15, from 12-7 p.m., for complimentary Brooklyn Brewery beer and incredible deals.
During the Total Franklin St. Immersion [TSFI], you’ll get to know the nabe, AND support local Greenpoint shops and restaurants while under the influence of Brooklyn Brewery seasonal and special brews.
RSVP at rsvp@brooklynbased.net to get a special TSFI card that entitles you to the deals and of course, the beer! The Diamond will be pouring half pints of Brooklyner Weisse; Black Rabbit will serve East India Pale Ale, and t.b.d. will serve Brooklyn Summer Ale (one complimentary glass per person at each).
Pick your TSFI card up between noon and 3 p.m. on May 15 at either The Diamond (43 Franklin Street at Calyer) or at Champion Coffee (1108 Manhattan Ave. near Clay). Then take the day to drink, eat, and shop.
Over a dozen shops and cafes on Franklin Street (listed below) will have serious discounts for those carrying TFSI cards–including 30% off at Hayden-Harnett, 20% off at WORD Bookstore, and menu specials at restaurants like Le Gamin, Anella, and Mrs. Kim’s (formerly The River Barrel until it recently changed its menu offerings to Korean comfort food).
During the crawl, you’ll get your TSFI card stamped after every purchase made and half pint downed. The first 100 to collect 6 stamps, and present them at t.b.d., will get a Brooklyn Brewery tote filled with gifts and coupons from Greenpoint stores including Fred Flare, Pip-Squeak Chapeau, In God We Trust, Alter, and more.
We’ll also select a random person who tweets about the crawl using the hashtag #TFSI to win a complimentary 22-ounce bottle of Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace.
Holla! Brooklyn Based and Brooklyn Brewery are bringing us The Total Franklin Street Immersion (Props to my friend, local Greenpointer and contributor to this blog Dylan on BB using one of his photos from his Greenpoint Street Signs collection!) on Saturday May 15th from 12-7pm with complimentary beer & deals at all the hots pots along MY block! Facebook event here.
Been to Franklin Street lately (or ever)? We’ve planned the perfect day for you to explore one of Greenpoint’s coolest blocks. Head there on Saturday May 15, from 12-7 p.m., for complimentary Brooklyn Brewery beer and incredible deals.
During the Total Franklin St. Immersion [TSFI], you’ll get to know the nabe, AND support local Greenpoint shops and restaurants while under the influence of Brooklyn Brewery seasonal and special brews.
RSVP at rsvp@brooklynbased.net to get a special TSFI card that entitles you to the deals and of course, the beer! The Diamond will be pouring half pints of Brooklyner Weisse; Black Rabbit will serve East India Pale Ale, and t.b.d. will serve Brooklyn Summer Ale (one complimentary glass per person at each).
Pick your TSFI card up between noon and 3 p.m. on May 15 at either The Diamond (43 Franklin Street at Calyer) or at Champion Coffee (1108 Manhattan Ave. near Clay). Then take the day to drink, eat, and shop.
Over a dozen shops and cafes on Franklin Street (listed below) will have serious discounts for those carrying TFSI cards–including 30% off at Hayden-Harnett, 20% off at WORD Bookstore, and menu specials at restaurants like Le Gamin, Anella, and Mrs. Kim’s (formerly The River Barrel until it recently changed its menu offerings to Korean comfort food).
During the crawl, you’ll get your TSFI card stamped after every purchase made and half pint downed. The first 100 to collect 6 stamps, and present them at t.b.d., will get a Brooklyn Brewery tote filled with gifts and coupons from Greenpoint stores including Fred Flare, Pip-Squeak Chapeau, In God We Trust, Alter, and more.
We’ll also select a random person who tweets about the crawl using the hashtag #TFSI to win a complimentary 22-ounce bottle of Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace.
Quaint French creperie, Le Gamin has officially opened their doors at their new Greenpoint location at 108 Franklin Street. Although they had a self-described “super soft opening” this past Saturday, the kitchen was not quite ready so they have been relying on their food truck, parked out front. Don’t worry, their kitchen should be fully functional by Wednesday, churning out crepes, sandwiches, and more goodies.
There’s a shiny new storefront at 146 Franklin St that I passed by this morning. I didn’t have a chance to get all up in it, so just a quick Blackberry pic.
Anyone know what’s up? Looks like a pretty basic storefront for retail or office.
