Direct from BSO comes this announcement of a great show this Sunday (10/21): The opening concert of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra's 35th Season will be held on Sunday October 21st at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights. The oechestra will be performing a program of gypsy […]
Archive | October, 2007
B’Paper: Coens Gave BHA $10Gs
As previously reported, after filming Burn After Reading in Brooklyn Heights the Coen Brothers and their production company showed their appreciation to several neighborhood organizations with cash. The Brooklyn Paper reports that the Brooklyn Heights Association came out the biggest winners in the Hollywood lottery, taking in a donation of $10,000 from the filmmakers. Brooklyn […]
Know Music Trivia? Win Cash Tonight!
Tonight's Dick Swizzle Sudden Death Game Show at Magnetic Field (97 Atlantic Avenue) will be an all-music edition in recognition of this week's CMJ Music Marathon. Game show starts at 8pm. Cash prize for the winner, beers for the losers. Magnetic Field is hosting CMJ showcases this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Mailer Hospitalized
Long time Brooklyn Heights resident and Pulitzer Prize winning author Norman Mailer has been hospitalized according to the New York Post: NY Post: Mailer Back in Hospital: Legendary writer Norman Mailer has been hospitalized for the second time in as many months for severe respiratory problems, and his children are now holding daily vigils at […]
Open Thread Wednesday 10/17
Some topics to ponder this week: Zagat gives Five Guys big thumbs up… Saturday is Cadman Plaza Park Day!!! Fireworks too loud for you? Who is your dentist? Artist lights up Brooklyn Bridge Park … and whatever else is on your mind…. BHB Photo Club pic by christinabean via Flickr
Comedy Tonight at Magnetic Field
Charles Star presents Pant Hoot comedy tonight at Magnetic Field (97 Atlantic Avenue) featuring:
Zagat Guide Hearts Five Guys
The 2008 Zagat Restaurant Guide is out and touts the nabe's new Five Guys Burgers and Fries outlet as a hot neighborhood favorite. Before anyone decides to pop bottles over this, consider that Outback Steakhouse also earns kudos as a "best kept secret": NY Daily News: Boro New Comers Cookin'…: On Montague St. in Brooklyn […]
“It’s Our Park Day” at Cadman Plaza Park Saturday
This coming Saturday, October 20 (rain date is Sunday the 21st), starting at 11:30 a.m. at Cadman Plaza Park, the Brooklyn Heights Association will present a neighborhood event for all ages. Volunteers will rake leaves and plant bulbs in the Park (rakes, bulbs and all other needed items provided by BHA) and will be rewarded […]
Osman Akan’s “Third Bridge” Lights Up Brooklyn Bridge Park
Yesterday evening your intrepid BHB correspondent attended a reception given by the DUMBO Arts Center for the artist Osman Akan, celebrating the opening of his installation The Third Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The reception was held at the upstairs level of Bubby's, a bar and restaurant located at the corner of Main and Plymouth […]
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