Monthly Archives: August 2008

What’s Happening in the Forum

Posted on August 29, 2008 by The Changeling

Here are a few items of note in the forum. You can access the forum by clicking on the Forum tab at the top of this page.
Where were you during Obama’s speech? (Obama’s Acceptance Speech @ DNC) [Bed-Stuy Politics]
Stoop Sale on Saturday! Mention Bed-Stuy Blog and get a special discount! (Bed-Stuy Yard Sale) [Stoop Sales]
Looking [...]

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Gina Samson Exhibit at the Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center

Posted on August 28, 2008 by The Changeling

[ September 6, 2008; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Image from www.samsonart.com

Even though it is outside of Bed-Stuy, I thought many of you would be interested in this exhibit. I think Samson’s paintings are wonderful.

During the month of September 2008, the Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center (at The Brooklyn Public Library’s Flatbush Branch) will feature a jazz and music theme art exhibit by [...]

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MXB Rising

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Alexa11221

Intrigued by recent comments about developments on Malcolm X Boulevard, I took a walk over there last Friday. Here’s what I saw:

Flea Market and Food on Saturdays at Janes United Methodist Church, corner of Monroe. It’s also a venue for other events, such as the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium’s annual festival.

One thing I noticed was [...]

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The New Construction That Tried

Posted on August 26, 2008 by The Changeling

Everybody knows that the Kodachrome building represents the pinnacle of new construction in this neighborhood. It’s sickeningly gorgeous, but the units are expensive and it’s not representative of the majority of new construction in Bed-Stuy. Even those adorable, moderately priced homes on Vernon, Marcy, (and a couple of other streets that I can’t remember) [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 08/25/08

Posted on August 25, 2008 by The Changeling

Sidewalk donations

The Sad Lives of Bed-Stuy Gas Jockeys: If you weren’t already a tad wary of the shady gas station characters that offer to pump your gas and clean your car windows, you will be after reading this.[NY Times]

Just Tell ‘Em You’re Going Over The Bridge: A cabbie fakes car trouble to avoid dropping [...]

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Town Hall Meeting with Kevin Powell

Posted on August 22, 2008 by The Changeling

[ August 25, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Kevin Powell, candidate for the 10th Congressional District (which covers Bedford-Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Mill Basin, Midwood, downtown Brooklyn, Boreum Hill, East New York, Carnarsie, Brownsville, and Cypress Hills), will be holding a town hall meeting at the Akwaaba Mansion here in Bed-Stuy. Come out and share your ideas, ask questions and [...]

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Bed-Stuy Real Estate Picks 08/22/08

Posted on August 22, 2008 by The Changeling

Autumn-colored 2 BR (Rental #3)
RENTALS
#1 — $2500 — 4 br: Other than having the messiest kitchen and den in the world, there’s nothing remarkable about this 4 bedroom. Seems like a tight layout for the money. Tompkins and Vernon Myrtle-Willoughby G
#2 — $700 — 2 br: Something’s fishy here. It says the apartment is [...]

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Cooking Class at Le Toukouleur

Posted on August 21, 2008 by The Changeling

[ August 30, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
On Saturday, August 30th learn the secrets behind Le Toukouleur’s top selling dishes with Chefs Salif and Paul. Ask all the questions you want about their fusion of African and French cuisine. Classes are limited to 5 people, so you should reserve your spot today. Admission per class: $50.

There will be two [...]

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Sucre Coffee Jazz Lounge

Posted on August 21, 2008 by The Changeling

I was walking along Dekalb a few days ago and I noticed a yellow awning that I’d never seen before. The awning read “Sucre Coffee Jazz Lounge.” Is this a new spot on Dekalb, or is this an old place that closed a long time ago?

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A Local Place for Local People

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Alexa11221

The third outpost in Craig Samuel’s restaurant mini-empire, which includes The Smoke Joint and Lil Pig in Fort Greene, Peaches perfectly expresses the comfortable yet elegant vibe of its Stuyvesant Heights location. The food is delicious and the staff is attentive, low-key and friendly. It’s a place you can take your mom or grandma and [...]

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