Monthly Archives: October 2008

Clifton Flea Market This Saturday

Posted on October 29, 2008 by The Changeling

[ November 1, 2008; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
On Saturday, November 1st, the Clifton Memorial Garden will be having another flea market. The market will be open from 11:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by for unique holiday gifts and sweet apple cider. The garden is located on the corner of Clifton Place and Bedford Avenue.

Check out [...]

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Haunted Houses of Bed-Stuy 10/27

Posted on October 27, 2008 by The Changeling

Haunted on Lafayette

This haunted house on Lafayette near Franklin wasn’t very spooky…

until I realized that it has 3 ghosts guarding it. In cartoons, the universal symbol for dead is X-ed out eyes, so I figured that these were ghosts, but I guess they could be dead 3-legged octopi.

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Eye on the Stuy 10/27/08

Posted on October 27, 2008 by The Changeling

Clairvoyance at Marcy

Fame Slept Here: Frederick William MacMonnies (1863-1937), the sculptor who created the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch at Grand Army Plaza, spent part of his childhood in Bed-Stuy before moving to France. [Brooklyn Eagle]

More Affordable Housing: A church donates a lot that is turned into affordable rental housing. [Brooklyn Eagle]

What’s Happening in [...]

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BBG’s Ghouls and Gourds Halloween Bash This Sunday

Posted on October 24, 2008 by The Changeling

[ October 26, 2008; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Here’s a cool autumn event that just landed in my inbox:

This Sunday, October 26th from noon to 6:00 p.m., the Brooklyn Botanic Garden holds their wacky Halloween celebration, Ghouls and Gourds. The party features music by the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and John Carlin & the Kids Music Underground; larger-than-life puppetry by Mortal Beasts & [...]

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It’s My Park Day This Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2008 by The Changeling

[ October 25, 2008; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]

It’s My Park Day takes place this Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. in Saratoga Park. They will be planting daffodil bulbs and carving pumpkins (courtesy of the Bed-Stuy Home Depot). So bring the kids and spend some time in Bed-Stuy’s prettiest park. The park is located between Saratoga and Howard [...]

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Kings County BBQ is Here!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by The Changeling

Been yearning for some BBQ? Then head on over to Quincy Street, just off of Bedford Avenue, and you will find the newest addition to the Bed-Stuy restaurant scene: Kings County BBQ.
Owner/Chef Chris McGee
Chris McGee is the chef/owner, and he and his wife Kate decided that they wanted to set up their business in [...]

Posted in Food, New Businesses | 9 Comments

Haunted Houses of Bed-Stuy 10/21

Posted on October 21, 2008 by The Changeling

This haunted house on Madison between Bedford and Franklin was suggested by a reader (thanks, ab!) The house is definitely scary looking, and it is squeezed between two new construction buildings which adds to the spookiness. The ghosts have posted signs that say “It’s Our Community” and “Keep Out.” Will do.

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Brooklynite Gallery Gets Retro

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Alexa11221

[ October 18, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
WHAT: BROOKLYNITE GALLERY presents recent work from hot NYC street artist DAIN and dynamic Berlin duo VARIOUS & GOULD
WHEN: October 18 from 7:00-9:00pm.
WHO: Vibrant eye-catching glamour girls by DAIN and bright, thought-provoking pop-art  by VARIOUS & GOULD and a live performance by the RETRO KIDZ along with CLOUD, the MPC Beatmaker.

Retro Kidz re-live [...]

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Not Just Vintage Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary!

Posted on October 16, 2008 by The Changeling

[ October 17, 2008; 9:00 pm; ]

Not Just Vintage, the cutesy vintage shop located on Bedford Avenue, will be having a huge 1 year anniversary celebration on October 17th at Tamboril Restaurant (527 Myrtle Avenue). The celebration will begin at 9:00 p.m., and the girls from Not Just Vintage will have a fashion show and a party with a special [...]

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Obama Campaign Event at Lab 24/7

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Alexa11221

8 pm – 2 am, October 18
Join us at Lab 24/7 this Saturday to celebrate Barack! We
have an awesome line-up including three live bands (featuring Tiga
Jean-Baptiste & Tchaka), three soul-struck DJ’s and the winner of last
month’s Jerk Shack serving up Obama-inspired vittles. And thanks to
Smirnoff for covering the vodka!
$15 donation at door.
rsvp@lab247.net
www.lab247.net

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