Monthly Archives: November 2009

Gov. Paterson Comes to Bed-Stuy

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ December 1, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Here’s your opportunity to tell NY Governor David Paterson what you really think:

A Community Conversation With N.Y.S GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
6:00 -  8:00 pm
First A.M.E. Zion Church
54 MacDonough Street
Between Tompkins & Marcy Avenues

For information call Assemblywoman Annette M. Robinson: (718) 399-7630
First A.M.E. Zion Church: (718) 638-3343

You are invited to attend by:
Community [...]

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Commercial Property For Rent: 101 Saratoga Avenue

Posted on November 30, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Heading over to the east side of Bed-Stuy, there’s an interesting corner storefront property available for rent.  Located on the northeast corner of Saratoga Avenue and Decatur Street (101 Saratoga Avenue), the store is a part of a four story building that looks like it had a nice brickfront renovation.  You can see the bright details and [...]

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Municipal Art Society Gives Bed-Stuy Walking Tour on Sunday

Posted on November 28, 2009 by The Changeling

[ November 29, 2009; 11:00 am; ]

An architectural historian, Matt Postal, will lead a walking tour in Bed-Stuy on Sunday, November 29th. The tour will start at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Franklin and Fulton. The cost is $10 for Municipal Art Society members and $15 for non-members. Find out more by clicking here.

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Community Organization Robbed!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by The Changeling

I was planning to post about an upcoming event organized by DIVAS (Digital Interactive Visual Arts Sciences) for Social Justice, a community organization that is working out of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center at 677 Lafayette Avenue. On December 1st, the organization was planning an event called, “Imagery & Its Power” and it [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by The Changeling

We’ll be off for a couple of days. Happy Thanksgiving!

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‘Tis The Season Along Fulton Street

Posted on November 25, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

The lighted poinsettia and holiday skyline decorations were draped all along Fulton Street late last week.  This picture was taken at Fulton Street and Kingston Avenue, looking westward.

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Ha Ha Ha Hallelujah! Comedy Show Gospel Music Explosion

Posted on November 24, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ November 29, 2009; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

Comedy show/gospel music explosion at the Brown Sugar Restaurant – Sunday November 29th at 5:00pm.
Tickets $15
Brown Sugar Restaurant
433 Marcus Garvey Blvd. (btwn. Macon and MacDonough Streets)
718.919.4163 or 347.489.4077

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Unwind and Rejuvenate at Le Château de Frenche

Posted on November 23, 2009 by The Changeling

Now that the holiday season is underway, I’m already starting to feel the stress associated with having lots to do and no time in which to do it. Some time ago I won a gift certificate to Le Château de French Day Spa and Private Tea Room in a raffle. I haven’t used it [...]

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Brownstoner’s Cafe Officially Opens This Saturday

Posted on November 20, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

With free Wi-Fi service now available, brownstoners east of Malcolm X now have a place to surf and sip!  I paid a Sunday afternoon visit to Brownstoner’s Cafe (212 Patchen Avenue, between Macon and MacDonough Streets).  Their doors will officially open this Saturday.  Bed-Stuy native and owner Winfield Harrell Jr. remembers when he first opened in [...]

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“Live To Change Something Through Art”

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 21, 2009; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]

Coup D’Etat Arts Collective presents an exhibition, “Live To Change Something Through Art.”

Opening reception 4-7 pm, Saturday, November 21, Skylight Gallery @ Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton St, 3rd floor.

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