Monthly Archives: May 2010

Chillin on da Corner Film Series

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Changeling

Chillin On Da Corner & Beyond Film Series Promo from McCray Media + Co. on Vimeo.
Actor and community activist Ephraim “Fetti” Benton has organized a Chillin on da Corner Film Series that will take place right here in Bed-Stuy. The introduction to the film series begins Tuesday May 25, 2010 with a special screening [...]

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Butternut Market Fire: “It’s A Set Back For The Set Up”

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

It’s not as bad as it could have been.  One week later after a top floor fire caused some damage to the ground floor of the soon Butternut Market (307 Stuyvesant Avenue at Halsey Street), business partners Ardenia Brown and Alexia Billart are counting their blessings.  ”We thank God that no one was hurt in the [...]

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Jazz Brunch Benefit to Honor Beloved Artist Teddy Gunn

Posted on May 22, 2010 by The Changeling

[ May 23, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Community members and art lovers will celebrate artist and humanitarian Theodore “Teddy” Gunn at a tribute and exhibition at the Skylight Gallery on tomorrow at 1 pm. The jazz brunch benefit, presented by the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Center for Art and Culture, features bassist Stanley Banks and friends. After a fall last year, the [...]

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A Peek at Nero Doro

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Changeling

I haven’t had the chance to dine at Nero Doro yet, the still kinda new place on the corner of Classon and Greene. I did drop by the spot not too long ago and I chatted with the owner, Carolina. She told me that Nero Doro was about a month away from getting [...]

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The Cake Monologues Presents: Cakes, Champagne & Culture, Vol. I

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ May 21, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]

The Cake Monologues’ Presents:
Cakes, Cocktails & Culture, Vol. I

A sophisticated evening of cake, champagne/wine & poetry.
Unlimited cake sampling, complimentary wine & champagne, hors d’oeuvres, one to one cake consultations, open mic for poets, singers and anyone willing to showcase their talent, raffles and more.

Showtime will start 7:30PM sharp.  Open mic list is limited so they [...]

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Brooklyn Indie House Presents Old School Movie Nights: Uptown Saturday Night and Let’s Do It Again

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ May 22, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] This Saturday, The Black and Latino Filmmakers Coalition and House of Art presents Brooklyn Indie House Old School Movie Nights – a tribute to masters, trailblazers and pioneers in film and television.   The BLFC  has a film festival entitled Brooklyn Indie House.  Their website explains Brooklyn Indie House is an independent film festival held [...]

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Countdown to Bedford Village Market

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Changeling

Last week we received these photos of the Bedford Village Market taking shape. The market opens tomorrow, so head on over and check it out. I’m extremely happy to have another place nearby to feed my thrifting/flea-ing addiction.

There was heavy prep work being done last week.

All clear!

Market Coordinators Ahmed Lago & Dmitri Gibbs

The Market [...]

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood Bike Ride Tomorrow!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Changeling

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood Bike Ride is a fun family ride through our neighborhood. The ride departs from Common Grounds (376 Tompkins Avenue between Putnam and Jefferson) at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. So get your bike out of the basement, dust off your bike helmet and join the ride!

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Rise Up for Safety! Get Down with S.O.S.!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Changeling

[ May 23, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The Safe Outside the System Collective works to prevent police brutality and hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of color who live in Central Brooklyn neighborhoods. They’re having a forum and workshop at Common Grounds Coffeehouse this Sunday:

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Your Monthly Real Estate Wrap Up at Bed-Stuy Blog

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Michael Corley

Thanks to the good people here at Bed-Stuy Blog, I’ll be blasting off monthly posts, dispacthing from Tompkins North, Bedford and Stuyvesant Heights about Bedford Stuyvesant’s real estate scene. Continue reading →

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