Monthly Archives: January 2010

casaBAN’s Cool Style

Posted on January 7, 2010 by The Changeling

A glimpse of what casaBAN offers

Older antique furniture

Mid-century modern selection *swoon*

Antique lamp base

Curvy and classy

Owner Ban Leow
I recently got a chance to visit casaBAN, the stylish furniture shop on Tompkins Avenue, and catch up with the shop’s owner, Ban Leow. Ban has one of those truly wonderful personalities — after you’ve known him for [...]

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Ladies’ Bike Repair Workshop at Velo Brooklyn

Posted on January 6, 2010 by The Changeling

The first Ladies’ Bike Repair Workshop will be taking place this Saturday at Velo Brooklyn in Bushwick. The workshop runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
They’ll start with a wheel workshop and then move on to working on your specific bike-related questions. There will be plenty of time to hang, socialize, and play [...]

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New Year, New Art

Posted on January 5, 2010 by The Changeling

A few days before the new year I noticed that this bodega on Myrtle Avenue had gotten a new mural on its exterior. The original facade was a horrible color of red, what could only be described as a Blood Stain Red or an I Got Shot In Front of the Bodega And I’m [...]

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Wash Clothes, Make Art, Build Community

Posted on January 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

“The Laundromat Project is a Brooklyn-based non-profit arts organization committed to the well-being of people of color living on low incomes.”  Located in Bed-Stuy, they mount public art exhibits in laundromats throughout New York City.  To get involved or to learn more about their unique mission, visit their website at www.laundromatproject.org.

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Posted on January 1, 2010 by Alexa11221
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