Monthly Archives: May 2009

High Priestess of Dark Alley Starts Nine Week Run at the Billy Holiday Theatre

Posted on May 1, 2009 by The Changeling

Check out this new play currently at the Billy Holiday Theatre:

All images/photos courtesy of Jerritt Clark/WireImage

Here’s a synopsis:
Following a sold-out six week run the “The High Priestess of Dark Alley” returns to the Billie Holiday theatre for a nine week run starting on Thursday, April 30 through June 28th 2009.
Set in present-day New Orleans, THE [...]

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SoLA Green Day Event Tomorrow!

Posted on May 1, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; ]

In addition to the events listed above there will also be a clothing swap:

Kids’ (and Babies, too) Clothing Swap!
SoLA Green Day Festival
Saturday May 2 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Lewis Gallery
411 Lewis Avenue at Decatur Street

Bring all your clean, gently worn, unwanted or out-grown children and baby stuff* to swap with others. Leftovers [...]

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Check Out Scene: Brooklyn

Posted on May 1, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 4, 2009; 7:00 pm; May 5, 2009; 7:00 pm; May 6, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

Scene: Brooklyn celebrates the borough’s thriving film community, and features a seminar for filmmakers, a panel discussion, and screenings. Nineteen films bring fantastical animations, thought provoking short films, and eye opening documentaries about local issues to the screen. This event takes place at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street in DUMBO.

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Creator of The Backyardigans to Participate in YMCA’s Saturday Morning Story Time

Posted on April 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon’s series “The Backyardigans” will be taking part in this Saturday’s story time at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA.

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Fundraiser for Tremaine Wright, City Council Candidate for the 36th District

Posted on April 28, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

Meet Tremaine Wright, City Council Candidate for the 36th District, for a campaign brunch fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at Common Grounds – A Neighborhood Coffee House, 376 Tompkins Avenue (between Jefferson & Putnam Avenues).

Tremaine Wright is a lifelong Bedford Stuyvesant resident and small business owner who will revitalize [...]

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“By Any Means Necessary” A KIDS EXHIBITION @ Brooklynite Gallery

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ May 5, 2009; ] Because I’m lazy and it’s hot, I cut and pasted this directly from the press release, so don’t blame me.

I do like the idea of a kids’ exhibition! But you better get those rug rats painting–the submission deadline is May 5.

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Neighborhood Bike Ride Scheduled for May 16th

Posted on April 9, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 16, 2009; ] The Bedford Stuyvesant Biking Coalition is organizing a Neighborhood Bike Ride on May 16th so mark your calendars! I’ll post additional details as soon as I receive them.

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Writing Workshop for Haitian Teens (Application Deadline May 1)

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ May 1, 2009; ]

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