Monthly Archives: November 2009

Parris Jaru “Conversation”

Posted on November 19, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ November 20, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

The works of Jamaican-born artist Parris Jaru will be on display this Friday at Lab 24/7.  According to Jonathan at Lab 24/7, “Parris is exploring Brooklyn in his never-ending quest for fresh eyes.”

Lab 24/7
247 Stuyvesant Avenue (between Putnam Ave. and Madison St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Buying Art in Brooklyn

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009. ] Here’s the latest from the Beep’s office. I bolded the interesting parts. So, did anybody go to this last year?

“smART” BROOKLYN GALLERY HOP

On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 70 participating Brooklyn art galleries will offer visitors outstanding exhibitions and refreshments as well as a unique opportunity to learn more about Brooklyn’s expanding [...]

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Brooklynite Gallery “Go Get Your Shinebox”

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

This is BROOKLYNITE GALLERY’s last exhibition for the year, curated by Rae McGrath.  The exhibit features a diverse group of street artists asked to portray how the current economic situation is affecting people all over the world–by creating shoeshine boxes. But not just any shineboxes…

Show opens Nov. 21. Opening reception  7-10 pm.

Brooklynite Gallery
334 Malcolm X [...]

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House of Art Presents the Works of Frank Morrison and Jamel Shabazz

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Vettievette

[ December 5, 2009; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 6, 2009; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Jump Off by Frank Morrison"][/caption]

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Jamel ShabazzA few days ago I received an email newsletter from the House of Art and immediately got excited.  As a huge fan of Hip Hop and urban art, it was a true pleasure to learn that Bed-Stuy’s very own House of [...]

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Bed-Stuy’s Nouvelle Pâtisserie: La Table Exquise

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Inquisigal

About a week and a half ago, a Bed-Stuy pâtisserie had its grand opening event. The newcomer, La Table Exquise, looks like it will be a nice addition to the steadily improving Tompkins Avenue.
Packed On Opening Night
The Menu: French press coffee and French pastries both to eat in and take out, both savory and [...]

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Bed-Stuy Gateway Kick-Off

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 19, 2009; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]

After four years of tireless organizing, Restoration succeeded in realizing the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District, which was signed into law at an official public ceremony with Mayor Bloomberg and local business leaders on March 30, 2009.

With a budget of $675,000, more than double that of the average BID, Bed Stuy Gateway went live October [...]

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The Umi Nom Experience

Posted on November 11, 2009 by The Changeling

After seeing the second post on Umi Nom over on the Clinton Hill blog, I thought that I’d better throw in my 2¢. I mean, not for nothing, but the restaurant is actually in Bed-Stuy! It’s located in the “Kashmir” section of the neighborhood, the disputed territory between Classon and Nostrand. This is the area [...]

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White Guy from Bed-Stuy Lands in the Clink. Hilarity Ensues.

Posted on November 9, 2009 by The Changeling

A white guy from Bed-Stuy (originally Florida) lands in jail, makes friends, and learns the way to a woman’s heart. This is a first person account from the New York Press, so, you know, NSFW obvs.
[Flavor of the Week: On a Tear]

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Premium Sneaker Boutique Coming to Tompkins

Posted on November 9, 2009 by The Changeling

Looks like sneakerheads will no longer have to travel far to get their kicks–a new “premium sneaker boutique” called Sole Survivor is coming to Tompkins Avenue between Putnam and Jefferson. It will be occupying the space next door to Common Grounds Coffee House and is one block south of the newly opened pastry shop, La [...]

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Film&Thought4Talk: Miles Davis Documentary

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 7, 2009; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

There are several Miles David documentaries out, but I think this must be the new one,  “The Miles Davis Documentary,” released this past June. Written and directed by Christopher Wilkinson, who was also involved in 2001′s biopic “The Miles Davis Story,” it features appearances by George Clinton, Marcus Miller, and Jimmy Heath as well as [...]

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