Do you have a soft spot for furniture design? Head over to Design Within Reach on Thursday October 28th from 6 to 8pm for the “Brooklyn’s Best and Brightest Lighting Designers Wine-and-Treats Reception.” Rub elbows with Brooklyn-based lighting designers Jason Miller and Lindsey Adelman of Roll & Hill, while sipping on wine and munching on sweet […]
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Spend Halloween with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra
The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra (BSO), a 65-person music ensemble, will be performing their first show of the season on Sunday October 31st at 3pm. The Halloween performance is the first of five, stretching all the way to June. All shows take place at St. Ann’s Church on the corner of Montague and Clinton Streets. The […]
Diva Salon Gets a Makeover
Diva Salon at 72 Henry Street has a new look. Ladders and paintbrushes surrounded the entrance over the last few days, as the salon recieved a new facade complete with a fresh coat of gold paint. What do you think of the new style? Share this Story: Tweet
Clark Street Sushi: How do you decide?
We’re lucky over here in Brooklyn Heights– we have a vast selection of sushi restaurants anytime we’re craving a giant dragon roll. With three sushi restaurants on Clark Street alone, how do we decide where to go? Ambiance? Price? BYOB? Let’s take a look at the break down: 1. Iron Chef House, 92 Clark Street […]
Embrace your Inner Nerd at Galapagos Art Space
Don’t hide your nerdy inner-self, celebrate it this Friday at Galapagos Art Space in Dumbo! “Nerd Nite” is Galapagos’ first ever themed presentation evening. Festivities include Word Freak author Stefan Fatsis discussing Scrabble, WSJ journalist Mary Pilon diving into the depths of Monopoly, Seth Porges displaying his pinball knowledge, and Neil Janowitz re-telling his 2007 […]
Montague BID’s Summer Space: “Come for the Dog Show, Stay for the Opera”
The Summer Space pedestrian plaza series concludes this Sunday September 19th, with a final day of fun and games on Montague Street. From 11am to 6pm, the two blocks between Clinton and Hicks will once again be closed off to cars. So what’s in store? The Brooklyn Heights Association will host it’s first-ever dog show […]
Outdoor Art Installation Coming to Dumbo
A dozen video artists from around the world will come together to collectively show their work as “The Endless Bridge” at the Dumbo Arts Festival September 24th to 26th. But this video art won’t be displayed on a traditional TV or projector screen, the work will actually be projected onto both sides of the Manhattan […]
So far, Summer Space Event is Car-Free but Quiet
Today and next Sunday, Montague Street between Clinton and Hicks, is closed off to vehicles for the annual Summer Space pedestrian plaza event. Local arts groups and non-profits offer the community free activities and events, and Montague businesses hold sidewalk sales and promotions. The weather seems to have put a damper on things so far, […]
Young Composer Brings Music to Brooklyn Heights Church
On Friday September 10th, Kyle Bobby Dunn will fill the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn at 124 Henry Street with the sounds of his self-composed music. Church doors open at 7 pm with an opening performance by the Brooklyn Heights-based electric guitar quartet, Dither. Kyle will perform a series of his own compositions. Admission is […]
Envy Looks Salon Opens, Offers Grand Opening Discounts
Yet another salon is up and running in Brooklyn Heights– but this one is at 16 Columbia Place near restaurant River Deli. Envy Looks opened its doors with a 20 percent discount for all first time customers, as well as a free kid’s haircut with a haircut for a parent. On top of their grand […]
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