Monthly Archives: December 2009

Former Companion of An NBA Star Shot Dead on Clifton Place & Bedford Avenue

Posted on December 8, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Various news sources have reported that 51 year-old Audrey Johnson, who was once a companion of former NBA Star World B. Free, was shot and killed in front of her building while checking on a dispute.  In sarcasm – after reading the New York Times blog of the story, I like how some of the comments [...]

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Flipping Out On Halsey Street

Posted on December 7, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Looks like this brickfront Colonial styled home located on Halsey Street and Malcolm X Boulevard is just about finished,  but it didn’t always look like this.  Check out the house before the flip, thanks to Google Maps.   Anyone know more information – interior features, asking price?

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Open Mic at La Table Exquise

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ December 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

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New Beginnings and Fluid the Likewater Movement Present “Dancing in Brooklyn”

Posted on December 4, 2009 by The Changeling

[ December 4, 2009 10:00 am to December 5, 2009 4:00 am. ]
Imhotepstudio, a new gallery and event space, is having a party tonight! There will be music by DJ Pookey and DJ Juanita, with Boyd Jarvis on keyboard.

Imhotepstudio
1050 Bedford Avenue (Corner of Greene Avenue)
10pm-4am
$5.00 ALL NIGHT LONG

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2nd Annual Communitree Day at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden

Posted on December 3, 2009 by The Changeling

[ December 6, 2009; 10:30 am; 10:30 am; ]

On Sunday, December 6th, the Hattie Carthan Community Garden will be having its 2nd Annual Communitree Day. Here’s your invitation:

Dear community,

Happy brown leaf season!

This message is for all of you who care about trees or simply love to get dirty in the garden. Please spread far and wide to tree and Earth lovers everywhere!

Only [...]

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Community Board 3 Meeting This Monday

Posted on December 3, 2009 by The Changeling

[ December 7, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] The next Community Board 3 meeting will be held on Monday, December 7th at the Multi-Service Center at 1958 Fulton Street between Ralph and Howard Avenues. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here to view the agenda for this upcoming meeting.

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A New Bike Shop In The Heart of Bed-Stuy?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

“When did this open up?!” was my first jaw-dropping reaction as I approached the intersection of Marcus Garvey Blvd. and Madison Street.  Is it possible Antidote Bike Shop (337 Marcus Garvey Blvd., between Madison Street and Putnam Avenue) will be central Bed-Stuy’s version of Lit Fuse Cyclery?  The exterior immediately caught my eye in [...]

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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Holiday Party at Restoration Plaza

Posted on December 1, 2009 by The Changeling

[ December 12, 2009; 9:00 am; ]

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to attend the RFK Memorial Holiday Party at Restoration Plaza. The party will take place on Saturday, December 12th and the fun begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be face painting, music, activities and more! All children must register to participate. Registration forms can be found here.

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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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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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