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Thoughts Becoming Loud Exhibition Opening

On April 5th Grant Cutler’s interdisciplinary three-day exhibition Thoughts Becoming Loud opens at the Realty Collective Gallery, Compère Collective, in Red Hook, Brooklyn. In Thoughts Becoming Loud, Cutler explores the complexity of a moment through impressionistic multimedia works: an interactive portrait, a small-edition large-scale heavyweight magazine, and oversized prints. The collection centers on a digital […]

Urgent Care Walk-In for Your Pets in Cobble Hill

A new type of veterinarian’s office is opening at 217 Court Street neat Warren in Cobble Hill. It’s called Bond Vet and it’s set up very much like an urgent care for humans, with walk-ins welcome and night time hours. It’s a great idea and Cobble Hill, which seems to have a plethora of pet […]

Spring Art Show at Brooklyn Works

Brooklyn Works is a co-working space in the Greenwood Heights area located at 159 20th Street. They’ve also opened up their space to host art shows and this Friday is the opening reception for a spring event called Wisteria Art Show. The artists, Ilana Hope, Elena Barrio and Brittany Naundorff, will have their work hanging […]

Stand with Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Opposing Zoning Changes.

Does the sound of allowing 39 story buildings to cast a shadow over Brooklyn Botanic Garden appalling? Many Brooklyn residents definitely think so does the Brooklyn Botanic Garden organization. A new proposed zoning change could make this a reality and for community members who oppose it. The BBG has posted a petition. Read more below! A proposed […]

Erie Basin: The Photography of Jenny Young Chandler, 1890-1915

By The Red Hook WaterStories team Newly married and recently widowed in 1890, Jennie Chandler Young began working as a photojournalist to support herself and her two-month old son. Using the moniker “Brooklyn Girl,” she worked until 1915 for the New York Herald as a gifted photojournalist and feature writer. She also wrote and illustrated articles for […]

An Expert Weighs in on the Mortgage Calculator and Joins Our Workshop Tonight!

Our good friend and mortgage expert, Mark Maimon, was recently quoted in this very informative Apartment Therapy post on the topic of mortgage calculators. We know they aren’t exact but can be helpful in the early stages of home purchasing, when you’d like to know an approximation of how much you may be able to spend. […]

Home Buying and Selling Guide for the Spring Real Estate Rush

Spring home selling and buying season is approaching! Below is a guide for both sellers and buyers to prepare for the process! For Sellers: You’ve decided to sell you home! I know that sometimes this isn’t an easy decision and can feel overwhelming at first. Don’t worry, though, because I can talk you through it! Finding a […]

Brooklyn Summer Camps Info and Fair

We know it’s only mid-March but those who have put their kids into summer camp in previous years know that now is the time to start informing yourself of the different options and sign your kid(s) up. Spots tend to go fast, especially in the more affordable options or the unique specialized camps. Mommy Poppins […]

Participatory Budgeting Event on March 11th

Participatory budgeting voting week is coming up from March 30th- April 7th. And leading up to it the offices of Carlos Menchaca is putting on a very unique and creative event. See more info below! Arts Workshop onMonday, March 11th at 6:30pm, location TBD. We’re excited to partner with Arts & Democracy to hold this workshop where we’ll be […]

Artist Spotlight: Ethan Cornell by RC’s Jane Herro

I had the pleasure of visiting artist Ethan Cornell at his studio in Red Hook a couple weeks back. We discussed how working at Hot Wood Arts, a 7,000 square foot space inside a gorgeous waterfront warehouse building in Red Hook that houses fifteen artist residents, inspires his work. He also shared more about his process, how having a […]