Montague Street BID’s annual meeting this year will feature an honorary contributor of Brooklyn Heights Blog, Martha Foley, by virtue of being married to BHB’s Claude Scales for a very long time. Martha has also contributed many photos and tips to Claude over the years that generated many a blog posts. Not only one half […]
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The BHB Ten 2023: The Most Notable People of Brooklyn Heights This Year
It’s that time, for our annual list of ten people or groups of people living or working in Brooklyn Heights, who made an impact on our neighborhood, the city, the country, or the world this year. With input from everyone at BHB, here in no particular order (actually after the first three groups, alphabetically listed), are The […]
Promenade Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday Evening, December 13
The ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree at the Montague Street entrance to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, coordinated by the Brooklyn Heights Garden Club, will be on Wednesday, December 13, starting at 5:30 PM. Carolers from the Grace Chorale of Brooklyn will be there to provide holiday spirit. Afterwards, the carolers will proceed to the […]
Halloween Theme for Last Open Streets Montague of 2023 This Saturday
For the first time in many weeks, no rain is being forecast for this Saturday, October 28. Open Streets Montague, presented by the Montague BID, promises to be a “SPOOK-tacular” pre-Halloween event, with local merchants inviting trick-or-treaters; free pumpkins while they last from a Pumpkin Patch; Halloween themed games, fitness, and dance events; music by […]
Open Streets Montague Tomorrow Features Market for Crafts; Pride Fest; Activities for Kids
Tomorrow’s Open Streets Montague will feature a FAD (Fashion Arts Design) Market from noon until 5:00 pm on Montague between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks. [O]ffering everything from impeccably-crafted jewelry and apparel to bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, and artisanal packaged food. Come for a curated selection of goods, and […]
Silhouette Event at Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
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 […]
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 […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig (Blessings of St. Patrick’s Day). You can be sure of a lively time this evening at The Custom House, 139 Montague Stret (between Clinton and Henry) or at O’Keefe’s Bar & Grill, 62 Court Stret (between Joralemon and Livingston). If you missed Theater 2020’s free reading of David Fuller’s The B’ard […]
St. Ann’s Church Celebrates Women’s History Month with Talk About History of the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
This coming Sunday, March 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM (preceded by a light luncheon at 12:30; the event is free and open to all) St.Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, corner of Clinton and Montague streets (enter at Clinton) will present, in recognition of Women’s History Month, a lecture, followed by discussion, about the […]
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 […]
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