Deborah O’Connor will be at the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 137 Montague Street (between Henry and Clinton, below UPS), April 21 through 23, to work her scissors magic and create silhouette portraits. Children of all ages, pets, adults…everyone is a suitable subject for Deb’s keen eye and sharp scissors. You’ll be amazed at the results—in only five […]
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A Last Minute Suggestion for Parents: Kids’ Craft Workshop at Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Sunday
This Sunday, March 26, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 137 Montague Street, will host a craft workshop for children with caregivers, best suited for those age five and up. They will learn “basic sewing techniques” to make finger puppets (photo courtesy of the Exchange). No reservations are necessary. There’s a […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Celebrates Black History Month
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 137 Montague Street, is celebrating Black History Month by featuring the works of Black artisans that are available at the Exchange. Among these are the brightly screen printed zippered pouches made by Alicia Noelle Jones (photo), owner of ANoelleJay. Alicia’s art is largely inspired by her kayaking experiences with Brooklyn and […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Open Late for Festivities Wednesday
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 137 Montague Street (below Fed Ex) will stay open until 8:00 p.m. this Wednesday, December 14. After the 5:30 p.m. official lighting of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade tree at the Montague Street entrance, carolers from the Grace Chorale of Brooklyn will be stopping there to sing, and the Exchange will serve […]
Silhouettes Available for Holidays through Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
This has been a busy time for the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, with their move from Pierrepont Street and the ribbon cutting and party celebrating the opening of their new store at 137 Montague Street, as chronicled by Mary Frost in The Eagle. The Exchange now reminds us that silhouette portraits by Deborah O’Connor, which make […]
Ribbon Cutting for New Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Thursday
We reported earlier that the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange had moved into its new quarters at 137 Montague Street. There will be an official ribbon cutting ceremony this Thursday, November 3 at 5:00 PM. City Council Member Lincoln Restler will speak, as will Montague BID Executive Director Kate Chura and the Exchange’s President, Ann Aurigemma. Brooklyn […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Open on Montague
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange is open for business in its new location at 137 Montague Street, below the UPS Store, between Henry and Clinton (see photo above). The interior has plenty of room for the Exchange’s inventory of handcrafted items, including housewares and decorative items, children’s and adults’ clothing, toys, greeting cards, and condiments, as […]
Year’s Final Open Streets Montague This Saturday
The final Open Streets Montague for 2022, sponsored by Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association, takes place this Saturday, September 24 from noon to 6:00 PM. All parked cars must be moved from Montague between Clinton Street and Hicks Street before noon; an emergency lane will be open during the event. This Open […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Having Pre-Moving Sale
As we noted here earlier, the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange will be moving from its present home at 55 Pierrepont Street to 137 Montague Street, below the UPS Store. To prepare for the move, the Exchange is having a sale. “New sale items are added every day so stop on by or check it out online […]
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