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Labor Day West Indian Carnival and More

Labor Day West Indian Carnival and More

Aug 25, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Labor Day along Eastern Parkway becomes a sea of colorfully-dressed West Indian American parade goers celebrating and dancing down the street.  Also known as the New York Caribbean Carnival, this event is amazingly vibrant. It’s a wonderful experience to feel so much joy and pride surrounding you and it’s hard not to get wrapped up […]

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Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration in Red Hook!

Aug 24, 2017 ,,,,,,,

On September 3rd at 8pm join the Waterfront Museum in Red Hook to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, a 363 mile long canal that runs through New York. The Heartland Passage Tour  is the name of this celebration that will entail a concert and movie screening.  Read more about the event and […]

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Pig Island is September 9th in Red Hook.

Aug 22, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

We remember the very first Pig Island, which was a pig feast that took place on Governors Island originally, and it feels like such a short time ago.  We can’t believe it is going on it’s 8th year! It has since moved to Red Hook and will take place at Eerie Basin Park on September […]

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Brooklyn Bark Annual Dog Wash is Saturday.

Aug 04, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

When we heard about this event years ago we thought it was such a lovely idea.  SCAR, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, is a wonderful cause known and loved throughout the entire borough of Brooklyn. The event is happening at their space in Kensington/Windsor Terrace (153 E. 3rd Street between Ft. Hamilton and Caton Avenues) on […]

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Hindu Lamp Ceremony In Brooklyn Saturday.

Aug 02, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

The Aarti ceremony, a Hindu tradition for peace and harmony, varies from person to person but always has something to do with flames or light.  We found this brief explanation on Wikipedia that seems to summarize the tradition well. “The purpose of performing aarti is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a […]

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Bastille Day Celebration in Cobble Hill!

Jul 14, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

Today is Bastille Day and , though some celebrate this holiday throughout the entire week, the big Smith Street Festival Bastille celebration will take place on Sunday. You can expect delicious food from local restaurants and vendors since the neighborhood favorite French cafe Bartabac hosts this fest. We also look forward to the live music and […]

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Happy July 4th Everyone!

Jul 04, 2017 ,,,,,,

We would like to wish you all a wonderful July 4th from all of us at Realty Collective!  It’s been a busy summer for us, as summers usually are in the real estate market, and it’s nice to take this weekend to unwind, relax and enjoy ourselves. We are very lucky to have had some […]

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Ideas for This Weekend!

Jun 30, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Many of you will be driving or flying away from the city today but, for those of us staying, there is so much to do!  Free shows, movies, the beach!  How can we squeeze it all in? We’ve got our favorites picked out: -Kick off the weekend with a free Afro-Caribbean Garth Fagan Dance performance […]

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Live Jazz at Putnam Triangle Plaza by Arthur and Darlene.

Jun 27, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

Earlier this month, locals around Putnam Triangle Plaza were treated to a wonderful outdoor performance from Patsy Grant and her jazz band. It was a perfect mild early-summer evening, with many people casually ambling about. The band began with an instrumental set sans-Patty, and then she joined them for a set of jazz tunes, as […]

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July Classes for Brooklyn Brainery.

Jun 26, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

We wanted to share the Brainery’s July schedule and remind you of all the wonderful  and unique courses they offer, such as a moisturizer and lip balm workshop being offered on July 2nd or a course on birding on July 6th.  One class on June 29th at their Prospect Heights location is entitled “The Long and Fascinating History […]

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