Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesRally to Oppose City’s Plan for Homeless Shelter
Saturday, May 31st, 2008[ May 31, 2008; 2:00 pm; June 1, 2008; 12:30 pm; ] I just received this information about the upcoming rally against the expansion of the homeless intake center in Crown Heights. I believe that Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights should not be forced to shoulder the burden of housing this type of center in our neighborhoods. If you agree, then be sure to attend this [...]
Fancy Fried Chicken Coming Soon?
Friday, May 30th, 2008OK, so, it’s “French rotisserie” chicken, which has to be a step up.
I’ve recently noticed that the commercial space on the corner of Marcy and Lafayette Avenues seems to have a tenant (although there is still a “Commercial Space Available” banner on the Marcy side). I’ve never seen it open, though. When I called the [...]
KRS-ONE Kicks Off the Celebrate Summer Reading Event at the Brooklyn Public Library
Friday, May 30th, 2008[ June 5, 2008; 11:00 am; ]
I just received this information on an exciting event happening next week at the Brooklyn Public Library! Having KRS-ONE speak about literacy as a means to curb violence in our community makes this event especially timely. Check it out:
Celebrate Summer Reading at the Brooklyn Public Library with Mr. Met, the Big Apple Circus, [...]
The Whole Pig
Friday, May 30th, 2008[ May 30, 2008; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 31, 2008; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] I don’t know much about BBQ (I am, after all, from Connecticut) but I see that the Upper Room Full Gospel Baptist Church (corner of Marcus Garvey and Van Buren) is offering BBQ tonight (May 30) and Saturday night (May 31), sponsored by the Men’s Ministry and hosted by “The BBQ Kings.”
The menu includes [...]
Bed-Stuy Artist Profiles: Rob Fokused
Friday, May 30th, 2008As most of you know, I have a special place in my heart for artists. I’m especially interested in artists who place their art in public spaces, and I try to photograph their pieces whenever I stumble upon them. Several months ago I photographed some art placed on a sign in front of [...]
Bed-Stuy Real Estate Picks 05/30/08
Friday, May 30th, 2008RENTALS
Pick of the Week (#2)
#1 — $1500 — 2 br: It’s a cute space at a decent price. If it really is a 2 bedroom, grab it before it’s gone! Lewis and Macon
Utica AC/Kingston-Throop C
PICK OF THE WEEK! #2 — $2000 — 2 br: This place is not 6 blocks to the G, it’s more [...]
From the Emailbag: A Question for the Dog Owners Out There
Thursday, May 29th, 2008This week’s question from the emailbag is for those of you who have a canine companion:
I have a dog, and am wondering if through the blog or any friends, you might know of a dog daycare or dog walkers in the area? Any suggestions would be welcome.
Any recommendations?
EMERGENCE on Governor’s Island
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Ok, so Governor’s Island is not exactly bordering Bed-Stuy, but the event being held this Saturday seems so exciting I just had to post it. It’s an art exhibition involving 25 artists. It’s opens this Saturday and runs through July 26th:
ArtForward is pleased to promote EMERGENCE: Creative Pioneers in Uncharted Territory
On Saturday, May [...]
Meet Your Neighbors : Episode 6
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Welcome back to “Meet Your Neighbors,” a weekly feature on the Bed Stuy blog that serves to make the introductions between you, our readers, and other people who live or work in Bedford Stuyvesant.
This week’s holiday episode serves to provide both your humble beat reporter and all of you a needed break from some [...]
Solomon’s Porch Weekly Concert Lineup
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Here’s a list of artists performing at Solomon’s Porch this week:
Reginald Barnes
Wednesday, May 28
8:00 p.m.
$10
Kuku, Dubber and Blaqmel
Thursday, May 29
8:00 p.m.
Acoustic guitar, folk, world music
$10
The Jeff King Band
Friday, May 30
9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Jazz
$5
LeTha
Saturday, May 31
8:00 p.m.
Jazz Vocalist
$10
Solomon’s Porch
307 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
718 230 1368 main office
718 919 8001 restaurant
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