Archive | June, 2011

Floating Pool Scheme for Brooklyn Bridge Park Gaining Traction

A proposal to build a permanent floating pool is gaining traction as its designers attempt to raise funds, via Kickstarter, to test filtration methods needed to build the project.  Watch their pitch video after the jump.

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BHS Features Death Tonight, Beer Tomorrow

This evening (Wednesday, June 22), starting at 6:30, the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton), will present a panel discussion on “Brooklyn Cemeteries: Past and Present”, featuring the presidents of Green-Wood and Evergreens cemeteries and the authors of books about the histories of these two significant burial grounds. Admission is free with […]

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Open Thread Wednesday 6/22/11

What’s on your mind? Comment away!

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Jazz Great Roy Nathanson at Transit Museum Thursday

Saxophonist Roy Nathanson will celebrate his birthday this Thursday evening, June 23, at the New York City Transit Museum, entrance at the corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, from 6:00 to 8:00. Nathanson and the group Sotto Voce will perform music from his album “Subway Dreams” (see video after the jump). Nathanson has collaborated […]

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Did Anyone Notice the Closing of Dallas Jones BBQ on Atlantic Avenue?

Walking down Atlantic yesterday, I noticed that the Dallas Jones BBQ was closed forever.   We gave them a shot when it first opened and they never really impressed.  What sort of new biz would you like to see move into that space?  Nail salon? Bank?  Dry cleaners?  Ahem….

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Perfect end to a great night: fireworks! on Twitpic

Tonight’s Window Shaking Explosions and Fireworks Courtesy Of..

Those fireworks that just gave you a near heart attack, scared your dog or woke up your child are courtesy of Dalzell Productions according to Newyorkology: Tonight, a 10-minute fireworks show is scheduled for the East River at 9 p.m. The Coast Guard has issued a permit to Dalzell Productions (but there is no further […]

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Soulful Viral Video for Clinton Street Barbershop

The once “controversial” Clinton Street Barbershop is featured in an online “commercial” by Brian Conlon. It features a funky soundtrack and some awesome cuts. Watch it after the jump.

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Found Near Cadman Plaza: Is This Your Pooch?

BHB reader Matthew Abate sends in this urgent dispatch: I have taken responsibility for a white male poodle that was found chasing a cyclist in Cadman plaza. It has a broken anti-bark collar, but no tags or information. I have him in my office in DUMBO right now, but I don’t know how long I […]

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Work Resumes on Clark Street Sinkhole

“Wow! That’s really deep,” the workers seem to be thinking (click on photo to enlarge). Let’s see how it goes this time.

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Theater 2020 Presents Hindu/Muslim Romeo and Juliet

Theater 2020, as previously announced here, is presenting Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the Heights this summer. Instead of Renaissance Italy, this production will be set in contemporary India Brooklyn Heights, with a traveling acting troupe portraying Hindus and Muslims in present-day Verona, Italy (got that?). Romeo will be Hindu and Juliet Muslim. The play […]

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