Monthly Archives: February 2011

And the Winner Is…

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Changeling

Thanks to everyone who participated in the ticket giveaway today! I’m so fortunate to have community partners who offer up the goodies so that I can create giveaways on the blog. Please support them by going to see The Legend of Buster Neal at the Billie Holiday Theatre.  So someone actually guessed the winning number!  The [...]

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Win a Pair of Tickets to The Legend of Buster Neal!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Changeling

Today we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the The Legend of Buster Neal.  You’ll get to attend the opening night performance of the play at the Billie Holiday Theatre.  Afterwards you can join the cast and creative team at the opening night reception.  Here’s more about the play:
The Legend of Buster Neal
Written & [...]

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St. John’s Bread and Life Provides Free Tax Prep for the Needy

Posted on February 25, 2011 by The Changeling

Here’s some information I received just in time for the tax season.  St. John’s Bread & Life Program is offering free tax preparation to lower income families (earning under $50,000/year) and individuals (earning under $18,000/year) until April 15th.  St. John’s University student volunteers, supervised by IRS-certified tax preparers, are using their accounting knowledge to help [...]

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Eye on The Stuy

Posted on February 23, 2011 by The Changeling

No Alcohol No Smoking No Foul Language
Monique Greenwood, pillar of the Bed-Stuy community and owner of Akwaaba Mansion, is interviewed by the New York Times.
Reclaimed Home gets the lowdown on the new Mausaic Cafe opening in the old Food 4 Thought spot.
ABC checks out The Country Kitchen, Bed-Stuy’s much-loved southern restaurant.
A Bed-Stuy resident loses over 130 [...]

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La Table Exquise’s New Venture: $20 All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Vettievette

I was at La Table Exquise Saturday to try their potato gratin and do my taxes – I figured I would indulge in something good while I do one of my least favorite things. In-between bites of creamy gratin potatoes topped with black truffle oil (!!!), Chef Sebastien excitedly invited me to their Sunday [...]

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Upcoming Open Houses

Posted on February 19, 2011 by The Changeling

[ February 19, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. February 23, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] I received some information on a couple of upcoming open houses in the neighborhood:

Lafayette Avenue Townhouse Renovated four story, three family townhouse; located between Tompkins and Throop; $649,000

Open House: Sunday, February 19th 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. (For more information on this property, click on the ad in the sidebar.)

The Gates Co-Op 566 Gates Avenue (Tompkins and Throop)

Open [...]

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Free Kidney Health Screening at St. George Episcopal Church

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The Changeling

[ March 19, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] Space is limited to 125 participants so call now to make an appointment.

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Borough Taxis: What Do You Think?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by The Changeling

How do you feel about car services here in Brooklyn? There are several things that I find irksome about the whole car service process ’round here, and these are all things that can be easily remedied:
1) I hate hailing a car in Brooklyn. All cars look the same to me so I can never tell [...]

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Behold Castle Grayskull!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by The Changeling

Check out this neato snow sculpture built on Macon between Throop and Marcus Garvey! The artist, Kilroy III, created this “Castle Grayskull igloo” during the last snowstorm. The sculpture has really helped the artist and his brother become better acquainted with their neighbors. So cool!
For more cool pictures of this masterpiece, check out [...]

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Sex Crimes Against Black Girls Exhibit at Skylight Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2011 by The Changeling

[ February 17, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

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