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Cast Your Vote: Movies in the Park on September 2!

by Caitlin Heikkila on 27. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Events, brooklyn bridge park

Ever wish you could select the movies played at Brooklyn Bridge Park? Here’s your chance! The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announced that the polls are open for the final evening of this season’s Syfy presents Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies with a View. On September 2nd, the pick will be determined by public vote.

Here are your options:

Dreamgirls

Some like It Hot

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

The Iron Giant

Click here to make your choice, but make it fast, the polls close September 1st! For more information on each film, including movie posters and film trailers, visit http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/events/movies-with-a-view.

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Tug and Barge Week at Pier 6

by Claude Scales on 26. Aug, 2010 in Events, Fun, Maritime, brooklyn bridge park

The historic tug Pegasus and Lehigh Valley Barge No. 79, the latter property of the Waterfront Museum at Red Hook, will be visiting Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park (foot of Atlantic Avenue; to get there, go to the foot of Joralemon Street, cross Furman, turn left and walk one block to the pier entrance), arriving tomorrow and continuing through Tuesday, August 31. A schedule of activities, which includes tours of the barge and free tug rides, is on the Park’s website.

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Refresh with Water-on-the-Go

by Caitlin Heikkila on 25. Aug, 2010 in Environment, Events, brooklyn bridge park

If you haven’t had enough water with all of the rain over the past few days, head down to Washington Street at the corner of Prospect Street today for a little refresher. The New York Department of Environmental Protection has set up water bottle refill stations all over the city, including right here in our neighborhood, for their “Water-on-the-Go” program.

The New York DEP says, “Get your fill of New York City’s great-tasting, award-winning tap water all summer long! DEP is partnering with City agencies and other local organizations to help New Yorkers stay hydrated and healthy this summer by setting up NYC Water-On-the-Go fountains at public plazas, greenmarkets and parks from July Fourth until Labor Day.”

With less than two weeks left until Labor Day, you only have two chances left (after today) to get a taste from Water-on-the-Go in Brooklyn Heights. NYC Water will be at the Borough Hall Green Market on August 31st, and at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 on September 5th.

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Donate School Supplies to Benefit Homeless Children

by Caitlin Heikkila on 24. Aug, 2010 in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Kids, charity, schools

It’s that time of year again– New York children everywhere will soon be back to school. But did you know that there are 15,000 homeless boys and girls in New York who don’t have the school supplies they need to succeed? The Coalition for the Homeless started a project three years ago to help those kids in need– “Project: Back to School.” (more…)

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Roebling Inn Hosts Liverpool FC

by Heather Quinlan on 23. Aug, 2010 in Events, Fun, Sports, Video

Roebling Inn recently became the official Brooklyn outpost of the Liverpool Supporter’s Club. To find out why, I spoke with BHB Soccer Correspondent Ed Winnick, as well as Roebling’s Jason Furlani and a host of Liverpool fans. Roebling’s will be airing all the Liverpool matches, so here’s a handy schedule. Video below, with help from Pink Floyd and their homage to Liverpool FC, “Fearless.”

Liverpool FC at Roebling Inn from Heather Quinlan on Vimeo.

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Star Studded Brooklyn Book Festival Announced for September 12

by Homer Fink on 19. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Downtown Brooklyn, Events

The Brooklyn Book Festival will take place in Borough Hall Park on September 12 and feature this star studded line-up of authors and guests:

Salman Rushdie, Naomi Klein, Paul Auster, Nelson George, Sarah Silverman, Gary Shteyngart, Mary Gaitskill, John Ashbery, Rosanne Cash, Paul Krugman, Colson Whitehead, Francine Prose, Dennis Lehane, Per Petterson, Esmeralda Santiago, Pete Hamill, Jennifer Egan, Russell Banks, Michael Connelly, John Hodgman, Kristen Schaal, Sam Lipsyte, Sloane Crosley, Maaza Mengiste, Paul Harding, Amy Goodman, Marlon James, Sarah MacLean, Jean Valentine, Elizabeth Nunez and many more, as well as children’s and young adult lit stars like Rebecca Stead, Sara Shepard, Jacqueline Woodson, Jon Scieszka, Jenny Han, Nina Crews, Mac Barnett, Tad Hills, Chris Raschka, Michael Rex, Matthew Reinhart and Francisco X. Stork.

There will also be “bookend events” on September 10 &11. Full details available here.

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Tall Ship to Visit Red Hook

by Claude Scales on 17. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Fun, Maritime, Red Hook

The barkentine Gazela will arrive at Pier 11 (enter at Pioneer and Conover Streets), Red Hook, this Wednesday, August 18, and remain through Monday, August 23. Tours of the ship will be available Thursday from 2-5 pm, Friday from 2-6 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Monday from 2-5 pm. A $5 donation is requested for tours, but is not mandatory.

Cabaret Red Light will present two performances of Seven Deadly Seas, one at 8:00 pm and one at 10:00 pm, on Gazela’s deck each evening Thursday through Sunday (Monday is the rain date). The show is described as “an adult thing” because it includes “a modest burlesque” at the close. Tickets are $25, and may be purchased here. (more…)

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DWR Artists Showcase

by Heather Quinlan on 13. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Video

Some footage from last night’s Design Within Reach event celebrating Brooklyn talent. Have a look-see:

DWR Artists Showcase from Heather Quinlan on Vimeo.

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Brooklyn Artist Showcase Thursday at DWR

by Heather Quinlan on 11. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Events

Beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Design Within Reach will be showing off the work of local artists.

We are showcasing Brooklyn artists’ work throughout the studio, all with their own interpretation of a Brooklyn theme. Stop by to meet local designers, clients and art dealers, including Clementine, Kory O’Donnell, Kate Fauvell, Todd Boebel, Sloke One, Jeff Beler, Andres Hoyos and Jason Covert.

In addition, DWR will feature tasty snacks and complimentary beer from Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Craft Ales. Swing by and have a look!

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Scenes From Last Night’s BHA Pub Crawl

by Claude Scales on 06. Aug, 2010 in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Nightlife, Photos

BHB photo by C. Scales

From left to right: past Brooklyn Heights Association President Tom van den Bout; Karen Auster, President, Auster Agency, Inc., planners of the event; and BHA President Jane McGroarty enjoy Promenade Prosecco Punch at Armando’s.