Monthly Archives: March 2010

Signs of Spring

Posted on March 15, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Two sure signs of spring occurred over the weekend – Daylight Savings Time and sprouting Snow Crocuses, captured in front of a brownstone front yard on Chauncey Street.

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Stuy Heights Owners: Do a Reno, Get a Credit

Posted on March 15, 2010 by The Changeling

Are any of you living in Stuy Heights and in the middle of a reno? Well here’s some good news: the Historic Preservation Office is offering tax credit programs to owners of historic property for rehabilitating their buildings. The credit is intended to target historic districts in distressed areas–those located within a Census [...]

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My Sisters’ Keeper 1st Annual Networking Extravaganza

Posted on March 15, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ March 20, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]

My Sisters’ Keeper Inc. will be hosting their 1st Annual Networking Extravaganza on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 6-11PM at Green Bar Lounge,
1175 Bedford Avenue (between Putnam & Jefferson Avenues).  Admission is $25, which includes two glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres.

My Sisters’ Keeper mission statement: To enhance the self-esteem levels of teenage mothers and encourage [...]

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Inside Scoop: Peaches Hothouse Opens Monday!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by The Changeling

I just got the inside scoop for all of you foodies! Peaches Hothouse, the new restaurant being brought to you by Craig Samuel and Ben Grossman (of Peaches, Smoke Joint and Li’l Pig fame), will be open for business on Monday!
I got a chance to peep the new place and it is a cute little [...]

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Brownstones to Red Dirt Postcard Art Benefit

Posted on March 12, 2010 by The Changeling
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Grants for Community Building Projects

Posted on March 12, 2010 by The Changeling

Have a great idea for a community improvement project? Apply for a New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods Award! Citizens Committee for New York City awards grants of $500 to $3,000 to volunteer-led groups to work on projects that bring neighbors together and that have a positive impact on the community. Some of their grants are [...]

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Brooklyn Movie Labs FREE Open House This Weekend

Posted on March 11, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ March 13, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. March 14, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Movie Labs is an all-digital filmmaking institute.   There will be a FREE open house this  Saturday and Sunday at StageOne (449 Nostrand Avenue on the second floor, between Halsey and Hancock Streets) from 12-3pm.  Highlights include:
-  Hands-on sessions with camera, sound, and lighting equipment
-  Technical advice and tips from experienced professional filmmaker
-  Sign up [...]

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Friday Night Jazz at Afroart Designs

Posted on March 10, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

If you feel like staying local on a Friday evening, grab a bottle of wine and head over to Afroart Designs (316 Stuyvesant Avenue at Halsey Street) at 8PM for some live jazz.  Admission is $10, featuring The Jeff King Band.
Lately, Friday nights at this home furnishing/interior design gallery have been jumping.   It seems to [...]

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Beauty and Spirituality: Butterfly 7

Posted on March 9, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

A visit to Butterfly 7 (207A Bainbridge Street, at Malcolm X Boulevard) may help to spread your wings, feeling beautiful and free.  Here, spirituality blends with natural body therapy in an original line of inspiring bath & beauty products.  Owner Rick Shorter officially opened on December 16th.

The butterfly logo consists of other symbols and the [...]

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Brooklyn Clothing Exchange Presents Swap+Meet This Saturday

Posted on March 9, 2010 by The Changeling

[ March 13, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another clothing swap at the Macon Library! All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a great time!
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What’s a clothing swap, you say?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing. [...]

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