Brooklyn Heights Blog

The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange will host a children’s craft workshop this Saturday, March 20.

Children ages 4+ and their caregivers are invited to join members of the BWE this Saturday, March 20th to make a spring craft at 11am or 12 noon. A $5 materials-fee is requested. Please stop into the shop or call us at 718-624-3435 to reserve a spot. 10 children per class.

The Exchange is located at 55 Pierrepont Street, between Hicks and Henry.

On Saturday, April 17 acclaimed silhouette artist Deborah O’ Connor (featured in the Brooklyn Independent TV piece on BWE) will be at the Exchange from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to work her scissors magic. Silhouettes, which make dandy Mother’s Day gifts, are $30 each; frames are available at extra cost. Call 718-624-3435 for an appointment.

This photo from a tipster shows the spoils of another crazy Saturday night near the St. George dorms at Henry and Clark Streets.  On Friday night, neighbors were “treated” to a wee hours brawl on Pineapple Street.

So if we’re headed back to the bad old days of the 70s on Clark and Henry, why not pull out this classic nugget from ‘73 by Garland Jeffreys: Read more »

This in from Plymouth Church:

Young music-lovers, their parents and friends are invited to Plymouth for some merry music-making with local favorite JON SAMSON, founder of CoCreative Music. In the style of a “Baby Beck,” Jon and his full band will be performing selections from his “Kids Album” and bringing youngsters, parents and everyone within earshot to their feet. Hear a sample of Jon’s music and read more about his work at www.cocreativemusic.com. Read more »

Responding to a reader inquiry about the condition of the trees being held near the foot of Pier 3 for eventual transplantation to Pier 6, we requested information from the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation. Today, Nathan Tinclair responded for the Corporation:

We understand completely your reader’s concerns, and we have paid close attention to the condition of the trees which will be planted at Pier 6. The trees are currently in a temporary nursery on the site, and we have taken many precautions to ensure that they remain healthy and vibrant until we are able to plant them at Pier 6. Our landscape contractors are taking diligent care of the trees in the nursery including giving the trees special biological inoculations which will ensure that they will stay in good condition until they are transplanted in the coming months.

Thanks for your concern, and please let us know if you have any other questions.

This Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) will host the annual “Red Show” Affordable Valentine’s Day Crafts Fair.

NY Creates in association with the Brooklyn Historical Society will hold a Valentine’s Day Weekend Crafts Fair at BHS. Come pick up handmade jewelry, clothing, pottery, soaps, sweets and other treats for your Valentine at the fair. The fair will take place on the ground floor entrance of BHS. Another sweet treat: All visitors to BHS receive free admission to the museum during the Fair.

In conjunction with the Fair, there will be a red velvet cake taste off, starting at noon on Friday, with judges including Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz and BHS President Deborah Schwartz digging in to determine who makes the Borough’s best version of this Valentine classic. Come early to be sure to get your share of succulent cake. The Fair will be open during the Museum’s normal hours: Friday, 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm; and Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

A framed vinyl LP and album cover of U2’s Under a Blood Red Sky, signed by the band’s members; a painting by award winning Heights artist Mark Crawford; and an antique sterling silver cocktail shaker are among the items that will be available at the silent auction (disclosure: your correspondent’s wife is in charge of the auction) and gala wine and hors d’ouvres reception that will conclude Grace Church’s annual Winterfair this Saturday, February 6.

The Fair begins at 10:00 a.m., with many items on sale at bargain prices, including baked goods, books, CDs and DVDs, children’s and women’s clothing, furniture, jewelry, plants, tchotchkes, toys, and sporting goods. A silhouette artist will be there. Luncheon will be served in the upstairs Guild Hall from 11:30 to 2:00, and a kids’ cafe will be open in the downstairs gym area from 11:30 to 1:30. The daytime portion of the Fair closes at 3:00 p.m.; there is no admission charge. Read more »

BHB pal @eleanaroth tweets today:

Connecticut Muffin has expanded their musical repertoire. The Postal Service has FINALLY arrived.

Ah! “Such Great Heights” we say!  The sweet sounds of the Kings of Twee Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello is a fantastic way to start anyone’s post-post-modern day.

A father and son crew put the finishing touches on a snowman on the sidewalk next to Pierrepont Playground this morning. Alas, the forecast calls for temperatures in the low 40s and rain showers tomorrow.

Roebling Inn, the eagerly anticipated new bar from the folks behind Boerum Hill’s The Brooklyn Inn, will open next Monday, December 28, and BHB got an exclusive look of what to expect at Brooklyn Heights’ newest neighborhood bar, located at 97 Atlantic Avenue.  Read more »

After an aborted attempt to set it up in gale force winds a few days ago, a Parks Department crew successfully installed the Heights Christmas tree next to the Menorah at the Montague Street entrance to the Promenade this morning. The tree lighting will take place this Wednesday evening at 5:30.