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As seen from the Promenade, a klatch (is that the right plural noun?) of Kayaks was on the water between Piers 1 and 2 this morning.
The NY Post writes that Governor’s Island and the new Brooklyn Bridge Park are a super-fantastical smash hit this season:
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.
Getting into the Brooklyn Bridge Buzz at Roebling Inn. (More photos and text after the jump.) (more…)
The first BHA Pub Crawl kicks off at the Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar tonight at 7:30. The boozy neighborhood cruise will then make its way to Armando’s and Pete’s Waterfront Ale House before finally passing out at the Roebling Inn. Guests must pre-register by emailing rsvp@austeragency.com and space is limited to 25. Potent potables to include: “Heights Hundredth Hellenic Punch”; “Promenade Prosecco Punch”; “Atlantic Antic Maker’s Mark Mojito”; and “Brooklyn Bridge Buzz.” Hiccup!
Perfect Day for Kayaks
Storm Troopers Invade DUMBO
Members of the Empire City Garrison — the NYC-based branch of the global Star Wars costuming group, the 501st Legion, enforce the Empire’s might on DUMBO Thursday, 8/26. LucasFilm requested that the troopers pay a surprise visit to Big Spaceship’s offices on Main Street. (Yes, one of them is a pal of Homer’s.)
Tug and Barge Week at Pier 6
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.
Brooklyn Heights People: Caitlin Pasko
Caitlin Pasko, a Brooklyn Heights newbie and BHB reader, also wears the hat of songstress. As Lacrymosa, she’ll perform at The Living Room on September 5, 19, and 26 at 8pm in the first residency of her career. (more…)
Roebling Inn Hosts Liverpool FC
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.”
Governor’s Island is a Smash Hit
Flickr photo by James Wolberg
The NY Post writes that Governor’s Island and the new Brooklyn Bridge Park are a super-fantastical smash hit this season:
NY Post: Among the prime reasons is the free ferry service unveiled two months ago at the new Pier 6 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights.
There have also been more concerts and cultural programs this summer on at Governors Island.
“Governors Island is one of New York City’s greatest free resources, and more New Yorkers are taking advantage of it than ever before,” said Mayor Bloomberg, who convinced the state this year to hand over control of both Governors Island and Brooklyn Bridge Park to the city.
Atlantic Avenue Subway Tunnel: Holding Out for a Hero
occipital lobe via flickr
The Brooklyn Paper features an update on Bob Diamond’s quest to tear down the wall he believes hides a locomotive from the mid-19th century. More on the story after the jump. (more…)
Tall Ship to Visit 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…)
Scenes From Last Night’s BHA Pub Crawl
BHB photo by C. Scales
BHB photo by C. Scales
BHA Pub Crawl Tonight
Runs With Scissors via Flickr
The first BHA Pub Crawl kicks off at the Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar tonight at 7:30. The boozy neighborhood cruise will then make its way to Armando’s and Pete’s Waterfront Ale House before finally passing out at the Roebling Inn. Guests must pre-register by emailing rsvp@austeragency.com and space is limited to 25. Potent potables to include: “Heights Hundredth Hellenic Punch”; “Promenade Prosecco Punch”; “Atlantic Antic Maker’s Mark Mojito”; and “Brooklyn Bridge Buzz.” Hiccup!
Update: The pub crawl is now sold out, but you can still cheer the gang on.
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