Monthly Archives: February 2009

Bed-Stuy Real Estate Picks 02/20/09

Posted on February 20, 2009 by The Changeling

RENTALS

Pick of the Week #4
#1 — $1675 — LOFT: This is a cool loft that would be perfect for an artist. It’s got huge windows and it’s close to the train, but it’s on the pricey side. This might be better if you’re looking to share with a roommate. Apparently they don’t allow [...]

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bushbaby Presents Project Diallo

Posted on February 20, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 21, 2009; 8:00 pm; ]
This Saturday, February 21st at 8:00 p.m. bushbaby presents Project Diallo, featuring Diallo House on bass, Brian Jackson on keyboards, Laron Land on sax, Kafele on trumpet, Isaiah on clarinet and Ismail Lawal on drums. Don’t miss out on this special event! There’s limited seating to get there early!

Project Diallo
Saturday, February 21st
8:00 p.m
$7 cover
bushbaby [...]

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Brooklyn Clothing Exchange Presents swap*meet This Sunday!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 22, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another swap meet this Sunday. All the information is below. Be sure to check out their MySpace page as well by clicking here.

All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a [...]

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CIBS Symposium on Strategies for Dealing with the Economic Environment

Posted on February 19, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 21, 2009; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The CIBS (Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant) Asset Building Network is having a press conference and symposium this Saturday, February 21st at the First AME Zion Church. The symposium is called “Strategies for Dealing with The Economic Environment.” Here’s the information that they’ve sent us about the program:

David Ushery, Anchor, WNBC [...]

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The YMCA Kicks Off Its Strong Kids Campaign

Posted on February 18, 2009 by The Changeling

The YMCA has just kicked off its Strong Kids Campaign, which makes the YMCA accessible to all children and families, regardless of their ability to pay. They are able to do this through donations, so please donate to keep the campaign going strong. Their goal is to raise more than $190,000. For more [...]

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Bed-Stuy Real Estate Picks 02/13/09

Posted on February 13, 2009 by The Changeling

RENTALS

#1 — $1050 — 1 BR: I don’t know if I’d call this apartment “suite-like.” I’d probably choose words like “plain”, “clean” or “all white.” In any case, the price is nice and the apartment is located an area where there are beautiful tree-lined blocks. Being close to Fulton Street is a plus.
Halsey [...]

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What’s the story?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Nettie

People in Bed- Stuy do things differently. A multitude of backgrounds make for an interesting mix, from food to fashion.
What we place in the front yard is no exception. We have blocks that compete, and win, most beautiful in the city. And we have blocks that boast pianos as front yard decor. 
I have seen many [...]

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Get Your Wine On!

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Mayfly

[ February 13, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
If you’ve been waiting for an occasion to head over to Olivino Wines on Marcus Garvey and Macon, the time is now. Whether you view Valentine’s Day as a carte blanche for Wining-and-Dining or W*h*ining-with-a-capital-H, the reds, whites, and bubblies at Olivino can contribute to your plans. This Friday the 13th, you can stop in [...]

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A Third Place and a Cup of Joe

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Mayfly

FOOD4THOUGHT~ ALLLL DAY BABY!!!!
 
Discarded resolutions and downtrodden spirits and are a dime a dozen this time of year.  As the optimism of the New Year fades out, a space for serious reflection starts to creep in. As I wandered into Food 4 Thought Cafe for a dense slice of cake to sit out the blizzard with (Vegan Red Velvet Cake, Vegan [...]

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New Florist Opens on Lewis

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ February 11, 2009; ] Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

I walked down there to take a picture and the storefront looks very fresh and pretty. It’s in the former House of Brown space, across from the Macon Library, down from where Stizzy and Butternut Market were going to be, so I hope this heralds more businesses opening on that [...]

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