Tag Archives: Lewis Avenue

Tear A Street Up. Then Pave It. Then Tear It Up Again.

Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Progressive Southside

Is it Murphy’s law or some sort of conspiracy when it comes to paving our city streets? Perhaps residents on Putnam Avenue between Lewis and Stuyvesant Avenues are pondering this. In Mid-October, the brownstone lined block tolerated street closings and construction as their street was milled and freshly paved.  In late December, the street was [...]

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Saraghina’s Entrance Canopy

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Progressive Southside

Has anyone noticed Saraghina’s new entrance canopy?  The black canopy was placed over the Lewis Avenue cafe brunch entrance a few days after New Year’s Day.   Saraghina is located on Halsey Street at the corner of Lewis Avenue (435 Halsey Street).

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Therapy Wine Bar Introduces Their Coffee Bar

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ August 10, 2010; 7:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Wine and dine there at night, but go there for a cup of joe in the morning!  Therapy Wine Bar (364 Lewis Avenue, between Macon and Halsey Streets) kicks off their coffee bar with a FREE CUP of coffee from 7-10AM.  You can get your coffee to go or stay and lounge.   Croissants, scones, [...]

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Apartment For Rent In A Fully Remodeled Home

Posted on October 9, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

This house at 420 Lewis Avenue (between Decatur and Bainbridge Streets) has been under renovation and beautification for awhile.  Fully upgraded and modernized, the ground floor apartment is available for rent.  It’s a one bedroom with new windows, appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and hardwood floors.  It also includes a security system.  Rental price is $1450.00.  For [...]

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SoLA Presents the 4th Annual Sidewalk Soiree

Posted on September 14, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 19, 2009; 10:00 am; ] The Shops of Lewis Avenue Merchant Association (SoLA) presents the 4th Annual Sidewalk Soiree this Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The soiree takes place on the sidewalks of Lewis Avenue between Decatur and Hancock Streets. This year’s soiree will include an array of Bed-Stuy retailers and home-based businesses. Fun for the [...]

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The Word of Mom Series: The School Search Process

Posted on September 10, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 12, 2009; 4:00 pm; ]
On Saturday, September 12th at 4:00 p.m., Brownstone Books presents The Word of Mom Series: The School Search Process. Mom-experts, Allison Bonner-Shillingford and Crystal Isom have obsessed over public/private school testing, tutoring and the admissions process so you don’t have to. Let these women help you navigate the process from application to admissions to [...]

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Lights, Camera, Action!!!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

A couple of snapshots from the short film production of “The Cycle.”  Day one was shot at Fulton Park, right off Stuyvesant Avenue.  On day two, the crew spent the day at Brownstone Books on Lewis Avenue.  Read more about the project at www.mundolocofilms.com.

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Film & Talk 4 Thought at the Macon Library

Posted on July 27, 2009 by The Changeling

[ August 1, 2009; 1:00 pm; ]
This Saturday, August 1st, the Macon Library will hold a screening of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket [87 minutes - 1990].

The Price of the Ticket uses striking archival footage to evoke the atmosphere of Baldwin’s formative years – the Harlem of the 30s and his father’s fundamentalist church. Newsreel clips from the ’60′s [...]

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Film & Thought 4 Talk at the Macon Library

Posted on July 17, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 18, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] Film & Thought 4 Talk is a film screening and discussion series held at the Macon Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library every first and third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

This Saturday, July 18th they will be screening The Conformist: [107 minutes – 1970].

The Conformist is about wanting to be normal. Directed [...]

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Calling All Filmmakers! Annual Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

The Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest kicked off last Wednesday and they’re looking for filmmakers who are interested in submitting their shorts as a prelude to the feature film.  This is a great way for Bed-Stuy’s own to get some exposure.  The flim fest happens every Wednesday.  For time, venue and more details, please contact [...]

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