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by Claude Scales on 28. Aug, 2010 in Fun, Photos, brooklyn bridge park

BHB photo by C. Scales
by Homer Fink on 27. Aug, 2010 in DUMBO, Fun

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.)
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.
by Julie Kanfer on 24. Aug, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Fun, Nightlife
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…)
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.”
by Homer Fink on 23. Aug, 2010 in Fun
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.
by Heather Quinlan on 22. Aug, 2010 in Fun, History
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…)
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…)
by Claude Scales on 06. Aug, 2010 in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Nightlife, Photos

BHB photo by C. Scales

BHB photo by C. Scales
by Heather Quinlan on 05. Aug, 2010 in Events, Food, Fun
Update: The pub crawl is now sold out, but you can still cheer the gang on.
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