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That’s Our Girl: Neighbor Björk Performs In Queens To Support “Biophilia”

That’s Our Girl: Neighbor Björk Performs In Queens To Support “Biophilia”

By on February 4, 2012 2:23 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Celebrity Residents, Kids, Music, Visual Arts

Brooklyn Heights resident Björk has launched a combination concert & performance art event in support of her new album “Biophilia,” at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. If you missed her opening set Friday, she will encore Monday 2/6, Thursday 2/9, Sunday 2/12 and Wednesday 2/15. Continue Reading →

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March On: CFAF Offers Heights “Family Walking Tour”

By on February 3, 2012 11:12 am in Architecture, Brooklyn History, Events, Kids

Until the next Homer Fink Hidden Brooklyn Heights tour, New York’s Center for Architecture Foundation (CFAF), in collaboration with the Brooklyn Historical Society, is offering a “Family Walking Tour of Historic Brooklyn Heights.” The excursion, which takes place Saturday, March 17 (rain date on the 18th) from 2-4 p.m., will “explore the architecture of this beautiful, historic neighborhood on an interactive walking tour with CFAF Educator Jane Cowan.” Continue Reading →

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Brooklyn Eagle: P.S. 8 Middle School Coming?

By on December 19, 2011 10:05 pm in Education, Kids

The Brooklyn Eagle’s Mary Frost reports that relief may be in sight for middle school dilemma facing P.S. 8 parents:

Brooklyn Eagle: The city hopes to locate the P.S. 8 extension in a building housing George Westinghouse Information Technology High School and City Polytechnic High School at 105 Tech Place, fronting Tillary Street. Continue Reading →

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Karl Views the Christmas Tree Lighting

By on December 5, 2011 11:45 pm in Events, Fun, Kids

Mr. J. and his cam were on hand for the lighting of the Borough Hall Christmas Tree, and accompanying ceremonies, this evening. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Mil’s Trill’s Returns: More Musical Fun for Tots at Vineapple Thursday 12/8

By on December 5, 2011 5:06 pm in Events, Fun, Kids

Mil’s Trills, a fun music show for kids 0-4 years of age, returns to Vineapple [71 Pineapple Street] this Thursday (12/8) at 3:30pm. There’s a $15 suggested donation.

This week’s feature guest is musician Tyler Sussman, who will be playing the flute and didgeridoo.

Remember to bring shakers and blankets!

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Brooklyn Bridge Animals Holiday Extravaganza Saturday

By on November 29, 2011 12:06 am in Events, Fun, Kids, Pets

The Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition will hold its second annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza and Fundraiser this coming Saturday, December 3, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Rocco & Jezebel for Pets, 89 Pineapple Walk. The event will feature: pet adoptions; photos with Santa for pets, kids and adults; a raffle; face painting; craft and holiday gifts for family, friends and pets; tree trimmings; a microchip clinic; munchies and music.

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Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Begins Holiday Craft Events

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Begins Holiday Craft Events

By on November 12, 2011 4:15 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Kids, Shopping

The Brooklyn Women’s Echange, shown in the photo in last year’s holiday garb, is beginning its weekly holiday craft events tomorrow, Sunday, November 13.

We’re feeling very crafty this weekend. Join us tomorrow, Sunday the 13th, for Children’s Crafting from 11 to 1 – we’ll be making nutcracker and holiday fairy peg dolls, using felt and fabric– and for our Artists at Work series the fabulous Spin City Yarn Spinners will be demonstrating the fine art of yarn spinning from 2 to 4! Continue Reading →

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Mil’s Trills Returns: More Fun for Tots This Thursday at Vineapple

By on November 8, 2011 9:47 pm in Events, Fun, Kids

Mil’s Trills, local musician Amelia Robinson’s interactive music showcase for kids 0- 4 years of age, returns to Vineapple (71 Pineapple Street) this Thursday (11/10) at 3:30 pm.

No need for advance tickets, just show up at Vineapple on Thursday. Bring a blanket for your child to sit on and some shakers so they can play along. There’s a $15 suggested donation.

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Halloween at Pierrepont Playground

Halloween at Pierrepont Playground

By on October 31, 2011 6:31 pm in Fun, Kids

Our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron handed out candy (aka Squadron Bars) to costumed kids at yesterday’s Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade. Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz was on hand as well. He amped up the crowd by mentioning Travel + Leisure Magazine had named the Heights one of America’s Most Beautiful Neighborhoods. He also made sure to note that Brooklyn has been declared the coolest city in America by GQ Magazine. And that’s when some guy yelled out, “Secede now!” Ok, that was me.

Photo: Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at yesterday’s event. Photo: Mrs. Fink.

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Halloween Parade Rescheduled for Sunday

By on October 28, 2011 12:30 pm in Events, Fun, Kids

Because of predicted rain, the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee has rescheduled the Halloween Parade from tomorrow to Sunday morning, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. Bring your kids in costume to the Pierrepont Playground Sunday morning for the parade.

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Halloween Events in Brooklyn Heights

Halloween Events in Brooklyn Heights

By on October 25, 2011 4:25 pm in Events, Fun, Kids, Pets

This coming pre-Halloween weekend will be a busy one for the neighborhood. The Junior Committee of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy will host the second annual All Hallows Bash Saturday evening, October 29, from 8:00 to 1:00 a.m., at One Brooklyn Bridge Park (360 Furman Street). This year’s theme is “Heroes and Villains”; there will be prizes for the best costumes. You must be 21 or older to attend. There’s more information here, and you can buy tickets ($50 in advance; $60 at the door) here. There’s also the Kids’ Halloween Parade Saturday morning, and, of course, the Howl-O-Ween Parade Sunday afternoon.

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BHA Hosts Public Discussion on Child Safety Next Wednesday

By on October 21, 2011 12:08 am in Kids, Parents

The Brooklyn Heights Association, in conjunction with neighborhood parents, will present a discussion on child safety in Brooklyn Heights next Wednesday evening, October 26, from 7:00 to 8:30, at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Court), in the first floor student cafeteria.

The purpose of this meeting is to engage parents of school age children in a relaxed dialogue with specialized officers from the 84th Precinct. Continue Reading →

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Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday, October 22

Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday, October 22

By on October 11, 2011 11:02 pm in brooklyn bridge park, Events, Fun, Health, Kids, Music

The annual Harvest Festival, presented by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park will be held on Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue, on Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“This year’s Harvest Festival promises to be a wonderful event for families all over Brooklyn,” said Regina Myer, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. “I thank the Conservancy and their partners for bringing music, crafts, food, and fun to the park and celebrating the close of a magnificent season of public programming.” Continue Reading →

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Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29

Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29

By on October 5, 2011 11:14 pm in Events, Fun, Kids, Parents

Heather White, President of the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee, has announced that the annual Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 29, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Pierrepont Playground, foot of Pierrepont Street and Columbia Heights. “Bring your little ghouls and goblins,” says Ms. White, “to join in the fun and show off their best costumes!” Continue Reading →

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9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm

9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm

By on October 3, 2011 8:41 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, Fun, Kids, Parents, Pets

Dog obsessed Brooklynites: You know what time it is!

The 9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Charity Doggie Costume Parade and Contest has been scheduled for Sunday, October 30th from 1-3pm on the Promenade.

If you’d like to enter your dog in the parade/costume contest, you’ll need to pre-register at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street (corner of Pineapple). The cost of entry is $25/dog, all of which is a  tax deductible charitable donation and all of which will be distributed among three animal-related charities: Continue Reading →

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