Category Archives: Famous People

Biggie on Franklin

Posted on June 6, 2011 by The Changeling

Mural on Franklin and Dekalb Avenues

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ELIK “Snake Bite” and the Return of DJ Kool Herc at Brooklynite Gallery!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by The Changeling

Elik and DJ Kool Herc will be serving up art and music at Brooklynite Gallery this Saturday! Here’s the info:

Even today, if you walk around the streets of New York City with your chin up, you’ll see the work of ELIK, who seamlessly exists between street art and graffiti, leaving his mark in the form [...]

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Precious Screening and Panel Discussion with Sidibe and Cast

Posted on August 16, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 17, 2010; 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Official Brooklyn Screening of “Precious” that Gabby’s Attending! PROMO from Ephraim Fetti Benton on Vimeo.

The Chillin on da Corner Film Series has a special event lined up for tomorrow evening! At 6:30 p.m. in Von King Park Cultural Center there will be a screening of the Academy Award nominated film “Precious” and a panel [...]

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Singer/Songwriter Santigold Bought A Bed-Stuy Townhouse

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Shania Sampson of BlockShopper.com reported last month that Phily based indie rock singer/songwriter Santigold (Santi White) purchased a brownstone in Stuyvesant Heights. Shania posted that Santi bought a townhome in the spring for $775,000. Santigold is known for her mellow groove hit “Lights Out.” A remixed version of the song is [...]

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ABSOLUT® BROOKLYN: The Video

Posted on June 21, 2010 by The Changeling

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Check out this beautifully shot video directed by Spike Lee featuring spoken word artist Lemon Andersen. The video is an ad for ABSOLUT® BROOKLYN, the new limited edition apple and ginger flavored vodka by ABSOLUT®. The poem is the one that Andersen performed at the recent Brooklyn Blogfest. (Tip: [...]

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Eco Soul Concert

Posted on April 12, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ April 17, 2010; 2:00 pm; ]

This event takes us a bit outside of Bed-Stuy, over to neighboring Crown Heights.  The Eco Soul Concert is an outdoor celebration of jazz, held at Weeksville Heritage Center.  This concert stars bass guitarist Melvin Gibbs and composer/cellist/pianist Ayanna.  Note that a piece of Bed-Stuy will be represented.  Desserts and treats will be provided for [...]

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Women of the Media Celebration

Posted on March 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ March 29, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is celebrating Women’s History Month.  Parks will be holding discussions and exhibits throughout the five boroughs.  This particular event will be held at Herbert Von King Park, celebrating 15 NYC women who work in the media. There will be a brunch and these women will be in attendance [...]

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Last Chance to Bid on Tickets to Diddy’s Party

Posted on March 8, 2010 by The Changeling

SarahJames is auctioning off tickets for the Bed-Stuy bash that Diddy is having in honor of Biggie Smalls tomorrow night, but time is running out for you to place your bids. Click here for the details and GOOD LUCK!

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Bid Now on Tix to Diddy’s Party

Posted on March 6, 2010 by The Changeling

Just a reminder that SarahJames is auctioning off 4 tickets to the March 9th P. Diddy concert for Biggie at LAB Hall (1428 Fulton Street in Brooklyn) with ALL proceeds going to Yele Haiti.org to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
To participate in the auction simply EMAIL YOUR BIDS and YOUR FULL NAME [...]

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SarahJames to Auction Tix to the Biggie Party in Bed-Stuy!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by The Changeling

So you wanna go to Diddy’s party to honor Biggie Smalls. Well here’s all you have to do: just place a bid!
SarahJames is auctioning off 4 tickets to the P. Diddy concert for Biggie at LAB Hall (1428 Fulton Street in Brooklyn), Tuesday, March 9th with ALL proceeds going to Yele.org for Haiti.
To [...]

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