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Participatory Budgeting kicking off tonight in Carroll Gardens.

We’ve blogged before about coming out to vote on participatory budgeting projects for our area but have never blogged about the idea phase. Basically before a project is even picked to vote on there are community meetings with input from the public about what needs improvement. Here’s a bit about it below from Brad Lander’s […]

The Fifth Annual Photoville in DUMBO.

If you love photography then mark your calendars for this event of breathtaking exhibits and thought provoking talks and workshops. Photoville will begin on Wednesday, September 21st 4pm-10pm and will run until Sunday, September 25th.  For times and schedule info click here.  The exhibits look so powerful and engrossing as many tackle current events and […]

New Exhibit Coming to Kentler Gallery.

There will be an opening reception in a few days for a very interesting exhibit coming to Kentler International Drawing Space at 353 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook. Artist Golnar Adili’s Language Landscapes (above) can be seen at the gallery through the months of September and most of October.  The artist herself will be […]

FABulous Fall Events on Fulton.

The FAB Alliance, or Fulton Area Businesses Alliance, has announced some events coming up this fall.  The next one is coming up on September 10th.  It’s the Brooklyn Music School’s Jazz Concert and Jam Sessions series.  More on that below.  For a list of all the events on the docket so far click here. Brooklyn […]

Last Days for Outdoor Flicks by Jane Herro

If you’re like me, you may be in complete denial that summer is nearing its end. Skipping out of work early, beach days, grilling out, escaping the city for the weekend…there’s really nothing like summer in the city. Make the most of these next few weeks and make sure to include Red Hook Flicks in your schedule. Tonight is […]

CityKids Foundation Benefit August 25th

  We wanted to share some information for a benefit being hosted by Susan Povich and Ralph Gorman, of Red Hook Lobster Pound, and the founder of CityKids, Laurie Meadoff.  It will be August 25th from 6-9pm in Rockaway and with yummy food (of course!), drinks, and entertainment it should be a fun night for […]

Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival.

We wanted to share this info about this festival being hosted by the Carroll Gardens Association on September 10th. There is more below about what to expect, where to go and what time.  For even more info or to learn about becoming a sponsor or vendor for this event please click here. On Saturday, September […]

All The Park’s A Stage at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

                                                                                                   Photo: Julienne Schaer You have three […]

Volunteers Needed to Clean Up Valentino Pier.

We saw this flyer posted at Valentino Pier the other day and wanted to spread the word.  Tuesday, August 16th from 5pm-7pm volunteers are needed to clean-up the pier and park.  For anyone who is free that night and would like to help out their community mark your calendars and RSVP here.  Clean up supplies […]

Brooklyn Pizza Event Tonight.

For all Brooklyn Historical Society members here is a discount alert.  For all pizza lovers here is an awesome event alert! Brooklyn Brainery and BHS present Brooklyn Pizza:The Search for Authenticity at 7pm tonight at the Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St).  Tickets are $12 for the general public and members get them for $8! […]