The Word on Columbia Street

"New" Bagel Spot on Hamilton Ave

2013-05-21T14:06:00.000-04:00

The coming soon is here tomorrow! We welcome the "New" Park Bagels at 75 Hamilton Ave (between Summit Street & Van Brunt) - home of the former South Brooklyn Bagel Cafe. It has been a little while coming, but they open tomorrow. Congrats and welcome!

Karen K & the Jitterbugs Sing-along at the Children's Garden

2013-05-19T09:15:00.000-04:00

Next Thursday, Karen K & the Jitterbugs will be doing a special sing-a-long at the South Brooklyn Children's Garden, 204 Columbia Street (corner of Sackett and Columbia Streets)

Thursday, May 23
11:30 am-12 noon
$10 suggested donation

Karen K & the Jitterbugs have been delighting families up and down the east coast since the release of their debut album, Pancakes for Dinner, last year. Donned "The Kiddie Queen" by the Brooklyn Paper, Karen K's well-crafted, catchy tunes combined with the band's high-energy highly-entertaining shows make them rising stars on the "kindie" music scene - a term coined for the blend of kids music and indie rock.

Karen K and her Jitterbugs have been featured in the New York Times and in New York Magazine's Best of New York 2011 issue. They were also chosen as a Critics' Picks in Time Out New York Kids. Jitterbugs retro-style music classes for kids ages newborn to age 5 operate in NYC and Boston, MA. Visit www.jitterbugsnyc.com for more info.

The South Brooklyn Children’s Garden is a community garden founded in August 2012 with a mission to provide a physical and educations space for local children to learn about gardening, food cultivation, how it effects the environment and our local ecology. It is a member of New York City’s Green Thumb Program, a division of the Department of Recreation and Parks. www.southbrooklynchildrensgarden.org.

New trivia night at The Roebling Inn

2013-04-26T21:30:00.000-04:00

The Roebling Inn on Atlantic Ave is starting a new trivia night on Monday (4/29) at 8pm. If they get a good turnout, they plan to keep it going once a month. The hosts say this trivia night will stand out. "No annoyingly specific categories and way too difficult questions allowed! Our trivia rounds will be clever and fun." The winning team will get a $50 bar tab and there will be other free beers given away throughout the evening.

Brooklyn’s Waterfront Development: A Discussion May 10th

2013-04-25T15:36:00.000-04:00

Ever want to know more about our waterfront? Join Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center as they offer a chance to delve into how it runs and what has changed and what will change in a breakfast talk with Richard Bearak, Director, Land Use, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office on May 10th from 8:30am to 10:00am at CityTech (CUNY): 300 Jay Street, Room N119.

While the event is free, reservations are required. More info can be found on Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center's website.

A new CSA in town...

2013-04-16T21:38:00.001-04:00

From the El Poblano Farm website

El Poblano Farm CSA will have a weekly pickup on Tuesday evenings in the Columbia Waterfront! They are a "beyond organic" farm in Staten Island. Can't get much more local than that! Here are the details and how to join:

SEASON: 20 weeks for the season starting June 1st. We will run for 22 weeks to give share holders a option of skipping 2 weeks any time. We will not keep track of individual member's pick-up and will leave it as an honor system since we are a community group.

FEES: $490 for a full share, $280 for half a share. Full payment due April 15th. Go to www.elpoblanofarm.com to sign up.

PICK-UP LOCATIONS AND DATES:
New Amsterdam Market, Manhattan
South Street Seaport
Manhattan
Saturdays 9am to 3pm

Socrates Sculpture Park
3205 Vernon Blvd
Astoria, Queens
Saturdays 9am to 3pm

Brooklyn Pick-up (Columbia Waterfront)
106 Union ST
Columbia Waterfront District, Brooklyn
Tuesdays 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Worm Festival at South Brooklyn Children's Garden

2013-04-14T09:46:00.000-04:00

Come one, come all to the Worm Festival on Saturday, April 20th at the new South Brooklyn Children's Garden on the corner of Columbia Street and Sackett Street. Bring your compost-able items to feed to the "wormies" and enjoy the festivities:

Activities will include:
• Arts& crafts activities for kids
• Music provided by The Dads Beats- with songs about worms and gardens!
• Compost drop off
• Games
• Bake sale and lunch
• Book reading – worm-related books will be read to the kids
• Raffle

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Spring pottery classes at Clayworks

2013-04-09T16:22:00.000-04:00

Clayworks on Columbia Street is registering for spring classses:

Wheel/handbuilding sessions:
Monday am May 6 thru July 15 no class 5/27
Wednesday pm April 24 thru June 26
Thursday pm April 18 thru June 20
Saturday am April 20 thru June 29 no class 5/25

Monday evening sculpture class May 6 thru July 15 no class 5/27

All morning classes are from 10 am to 1 pm
All evening classes are from 7 pm to 10 pm

Our classes include 3 hours of instruction per week & unlimited open studio time during our scheduled open studio hours.

For more info or to register for a class please email info@clayworksoncolumbia.org or call 718 858 9256 or 917 428 3128

Red Hook Prom Fundraiser

2013-04-08T15:39:00.002-04:00

ok now this sounds really fun...

Saturday, May 11 is the Red Hook Prom!
For more information, email Katie Dean at kdean (at) coradance.org or call 718-858-2520

THE RED HOOK PROM!
A Benefit for Cora Dance
Saturday, May 11 at 7pm
at South Brooklyn Community High School, 173 Conover Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn
Tickets $100 or pay-what-you-can (suggested minimum: $20)
Voluntarily produced by home/made

Fasten your corsage, put on your dancing shoes, and come celebrate the start of summer and show the invincible Red Hook the love (and party) it deserves. On Saturday, May 11 at 7pm, Red Hook, Brooklyn is having a prom like you’ve never seen. Come to South Brooklyn Community High School at 173 Conover Street, walk up to the gym and help us celebrate this amazing neighborhood.

The event, voluntarily produced by Red Hook’s own home/made (a restaurant and catering company), features delicious food, punch (spiked, just like we remember), sweet tunes by DJ Body Rock (yes, you read correctly) spinning 80’s jams and requests, dance lessons from Cora Dance pros, a photo booth, the knighting of Prom King and Queen- nominations are local "celebrities" including Dana Athens, Stella Dora, Reg Flowers, Solomon Goodwin among others, and many more surprises!!!

The evening’s performances include excerpts of Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance’s newest work "Bench" (with dancers Solomon Goodwin and Sarah Burke) part of a larger work to premiere in Spring 2014 in Red Hook.

In addition to performances, the evening will include a silent auction, with beginning bids ranging from $5 up to several hundred. Items include tickets to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, spa packages, classes for kids and adults, vacation packages to the Berkshires and Disneyworld, and much much more!

The Red Hook Prom is the annual gala benefiting Cora Dance, a vital arts organization keeping Red Hook strong. We hope you will join us. All the proceeds of the evening go to support our 7 days a week of pay-what-you-can dance classes for ages 4 to 94+, as well as supporting the development of Red Hook’s first studio theater where the community can see our work, the work of other community artists and beyond.

So doubleknot your scrunchie, tighten your bowtie, and help us celebrate a neighborhood that just won’t quit!

Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $100 (suggested minimum $20) and can be purchased online athttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367381 or at the door.

Table reservations for companies or groups- COOL KIDS’ TABLE for $1000: A limited number of seated prom tables will be available. Tables seat six and include VIP entry, commemorative table photos, and corsages/boutonnieres.

For more information, email Katie Dean at kdean [at] coradance.org, call 718-858-2520 or visitwww.coradance.org.

Preliminary Results in for Participatory Budgeting

2013-04-08T07:46:00.001-04:00

The preliminary results are in for our district's (District 39) participatory budgeting vote. A whopping 2,812 votes for our district was a new PBNYC record! Here are the prelim winners:

1) Tech - PS 230 ($180,000)
2) Bathrooms - PS 58 ($110,000)
3) Computers - Carroll Gardens/Windsor Terrace libraries ($75,000)
4) Safety Improvements - Church Ave ($300,000)
5) Tech - PS 179 ($115,000)
6) Green Corridor - 3rd Street ($170,000)
7) Safety Improvements - Hicks Street ($350,000)

Here is a link to the sample ballot & Brad Lander's announcement.

Cast your vote for neighborhood projects!

2013-04-04T15:44:00.000-04:00

New York City Council member Brad Lander wants to spend 1 million dollars on neighborhood projects for the 39th district and he wants our input! There are at least two projects on the table that will directly impact the quality of life for residents in the Columbia Waterfront District. Community members are asked to vote for their preferred project and the voting is happening at Brad Lander's office from April 2nd - 4th and at community locations on April 6th-7th including the Carroll Gardens Library on April 6th from 12pm - 7pm. Please follow the link below for more information on the voting locations and the projects proposed.

http://bradlander.com/where-and-how-to-vote

The projects proposed in our neighborhood include a community/green plaza at the intersection of Van Brunt & Hamilton and a pedestrian safety initiative which would make it safer for pedestrians crossing Hicks from the foot bridge. Take a few minutes and cast your vote!

Summit Street Community Garden Spring meeting Sunday

2013-04-04T15:35:00.001-04:00

Summit Garden March 2012

One of our local community gardens is getting ready for the 2013 season with a meeting on Sunday morning. Summit Street Community Garden, on the corner of Summit and Columbia, has friendly members and fun events and parties. Here's the info:

Summit Street Community Garden will hold the first meeting of the season this Sunday, April 7th at 11 a.m. Current garden members and interested community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

On the agenda:
Welcome new members
Treasury report
Gardening, maintenance and work days
Open hours
Box usage, membership, Green Thumb info
Composting
Events
Job sign-up
Anything else that needs discussing

The meeting will be followed by an optional work day and walk through for new members. Looks like the weather will be beautiful! We look forward to spending some of it together in such a calming and beautiful space. See you there!

Red Hook Jazz Festival 2013

2013-03-26T21:02:00.001-04:00

The 6th Annual Red Hook Jazz Festival comes back to our neighborhood at the Urban Meadow on June 9th and June 16th. Plenty of time for you to save the date and come out and enjoy not only the beautiful weather and the company of our lovely neighbors, but some wonderful sounds they have lined up for us.

Here are the details, but be sure to check back (https://www.facebook.com/RedHookJazzFestival) to ensure they haven't changed it up:

WHAT: 6th ANNUAL RED HOOK JAZZ FESTIVAL

WHEN: TWO SUNDAYS IN JUNE: 9th & 16th

WHERE: in the Urban Meadow - on the corner of President & Van Brunt streets

HOW MUCH: $10.00 per day & kids are FREE

LINEUP:
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 from 1pm - 6pm

CLARENCE PENN QUARTET
Ben Street - bass
Adam Roger - guitar
Seamus Blake - sax
Clarence Penn - drums

FAY VICTOR ENSEMBLE
Fay Victor – voice, compositions
Anders Nilsson – guitar, effects
Ken Filiano – bass, effects

WILLIE MARTINEZ' LA FAMILIA SEXTET
Willie Martinez - drums & vocals
Misha Tsiganov - keyboards
Jennifer Vincent - bass
Renato Thoms - percussion
J. Walter Hawkes - trombone
Maximilian Schweiger - baritone saxophone

JAMES CARNEY GROUP
Peter Epstein - soprano & alto sax
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
Tony Malaby - tenor sax (maybe)
Josh Roseman - trombone
James Carney - acoustic & electric piano
Chris Lightcap - bass
Mark Ferber - drums

THE NOWTET PLAYS ZEPPELIN
Adam Kolker - sax
Andy Gravish - trumpet
Jeremy Manasia - piano
Carlo De Rosa - bass
Al Street - guitar
Richi James De Bonis - drums

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 from 1pm - 6pm

ROB MOSHER'S POLEBRIDGE
Rob Mosher - soprano sax & clarinet
Micah Killion - trumpet
John Marcus - violin
Stephanie Nilles - piano
Andrew Small - bass and fiddle

LARK
Kris Davis - piano
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
Ingrid Laubrock - sax
Tom Rainey - drums

MIKE PRIDE's FROM BACTERIA TO BOYS
Jon Irabagon- alto sax
Jonathan Moritz- tenor sax
Alexis Marcelo- piano / keyboard
Peter Bitenc- bass
Mike Pride- drums

ALLISON MILLER's BIG MOLASSES
Brandon Seabrook - guitar
Hagar Benari - bass
Allison Miller - drums

BAD TOUCH
Loren Stillman - sax
Nate Radley - guitar
Gary Versace - keyboards/nord
Ted Poor - drums

PAUL KOGUT TRIO
Paul Kogut - guitar
Drew Gress - bass
Vinnie Sperrazza - drums

*RHJF is sponsored by the
BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL
&
THE HOUSE OF PIZZA & CALZONE
URBAN MEADOW

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

2013-03-26T19:27:00.001-04:00

Bring your kids down to the cutest neighborhood egg hunt around - the Columbia Waterfront District's Annual Spring Egg Hunt. To accommodate more kids at this popular event, babies to age four will hunt for eggs in the Meadow and kids five and up will be in next door Mother Cabrini Playground. There'll be baked treats, and Urban Meadow t-shirts! So bring your baskets and don't be late. Those eggs go fast!

WHEN: Sunday, March 31 10 AM -12 noon
WHERE: Urban Meadow community garden and Mother Cabrini playground, corner of President and Van Brunt Streets. Contact urbanmeadow@gmail.com with any questions.

2013-03-07T11:57:00.001-05:00

The Urban Meadow on President Street is hosting two membership meetings soon for the next season! Check out their blog to see all the perks of membership.

Saturday March 9 at 3:00 downstairs at the Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton Street on the corner of Union, and Sun March 17 at 3:00, at the House of Pizza and Calzone at 132 Union Street. They'll be talking about fees, membership rights and responsibilities, and plans for the season. If you wish to renew your membership or become a new member, please make sure to attend one of the meetings.

Write to the coordinators at urbanmeadow@gmail.com with any questions.

http://urbanmeadowbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-membership.html

Cora Dance performances this week

2013-03-04T23:05:00.000-05:00

THE CORA STUDIO-THEATER PRESENTS:

SHANNON HUMMEL/CORA DANCE'S 2013 NYC SEASON PREMIERE OF "DOWN HERE"FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2 AND MARCH 6-9 AT 8PM
@ the Cora Studio-Theater, 201 Richards Street, Buzzer #15
between Coffey and Van Dyke Streets, Red Hook, Brooklyn NYC

March 1-2; March 6-9 @ 8pm: Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance presents "down here"
w/ guest choreographers Nadia Tykulsker/Spark(edIt) Arts (March 1 & 2);
Courtney Cooke, (March 6 & 8); and Katie Dean (March 7 & 9)
Tickets: $20 or pay-what-you-can. Tickets are available at the door or
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/317542. ADVANCE PURCHASE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

About Courtney Cooke, (March 6 and 8 at 8pm)

Courtney Cooke's newest work "Steeper Beast" is a tightly structured
improvisation exploring research in the body as a vessel for hypnotic
states, trances, regressive behavior, relationships, and time travel.

About Katie Dean, (March 7 and 9 at 8pm)

Katie presents "Royal Jelly", an exploration of nostalgia, our
collections, the Golden Record, symmetry, iPhones, lust and randomness. A
Waiting for Godot-ish 20 or so minutes of the moments in between.
Performed by Airin Dalton, Megan Harrold, and Nadia Tykulsker. Sound
design created in collaboration with Heather Bregman. Set design in
collaboration with Michael Drake.

About the Cora Theater

The Cora Studio-Theater is an intimate 750 square foot performance space
which debuted as a theater in 2012. Home to the professional company
Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance and its educational program, Cora School for
Dance, the studio is a laboratory for addressing the impediments that keep
many underserved populations from taking part in the arts. The theater
will host over 20 evenings of live performance in 2013 by Cora Dance,
students, guest artists and others. All programs and performances at The
Cora Studio are pay-what-you-can and no one is ever turned away based on
what she/he can afford. Cora is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. The
Cora Studio-Theater is proudly located in Red Hook, Brooklyn at 201
Richards St between Coffey and Van Dyke Streets. For more information,
visit www.coradance.org.

Santa in the 'Hood!

2012-12-11T23:02:00.000-05:00

Neighborhood bar MikNic Lounge reports that the "real" Santa is paying them a visit this Sunday the 16th from 2pm until 5pm. Have your photo taken with him for $10 or just come and meet him. There will be hot chocolate for the kids and adult drinks too.

MicNik Lounge

200 Columbia Street, between Sackett and Degraw

Brooklyn Collective Holiday Party Tonight

2012-12-07T17:07:00.002-05:00

Brooklyn Collective is hosting a holiday party tonight from 6 to 9pm with a raffle to benefit Sandy victims in Red Hook.

Here are the fabulous local artists selling their work at Brooklyn Collective this season: http://www.brooklyncollective.com/artists.html I found the perfect presents for four people on my list this week!

Brooklyn Collective
212 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 596-6231

Shop Red Hook!

2012-12-04T23:42:00.000-05:00

Help Red Hook get through a tough winter of recovery by doing your holiday gift shopping below the Battery Tunnel. Most of the neighborhood's unique shops and eateries have reopened for business. Here are just a few of my favorites. Add your recommendations below in the comments.

Red Hook wine store Botta Di Vino offers free gift wrapping and special offers, some of which include free glassware, 10% case discounts and 5% discounts on 6 bottles. Gift certificates can be ordered over the phone and shipped to you. They also offer free delivery on most case sales.
357 Van Brunt Street
www.bottadivino.net

Shopping Metal and Thread is like exploring a mysterious gallery of jewelry and art. All the work here is handmade from metal, thread, felt, leather, gemstones, and whatever else these artists feel they can turn into something unique and unusual. They'll wrap your purchases in vintage reusable bags, and they are including a pair of drop earrings with each purchase, while supplies last. They post specials at facebook.com/metalandthread, and you can donate to help them rebuild their workshop at http://www.gofundme.com/rebuild-metal-and-thread.
398 Van Brunt Street
http://metalthread.com

Next door is Foxy and Winston, one of my go-to gift shops. I love their whimsical bags, children's clothing, and unique greeting cards. While you're there, say hi to Miss Hope the Beagle, who watches over the store.

392 Van Brunt Street

http://foxyandwinston.com/

Across the street, Baked is back at it, serving up their delectable cakes, bars, pies, and cookies. How about one of those Baked t-shirts or cookbooks for the aspiring chef in your life?

359 Van Brunt Street

http://bakednyc.com/

Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie was flooded by three feet of water but they are open to the public again for pie purchases. They're also fundraising at http://www.gofundme.com/1ire9o to repair the damage to their building and equipment.
204 Van Dyke Street, Pier 41
http://stevesauthentic.com/

Also hard hit but open again is Flickinger Glassworks, who have one-of-a-kind enameled tableware and lighting.
204-207 Van Dyke Street, Pier 41http://www.flickingerglassworks.com/

If you are looking for a gift for a dancer or a fan of dance, consider a donation to Cora Studio in their name. Cora Studio offers pay-what-you-can dance classes and rehearsal space rentals. Their electrical system was damaged and they lost thousands in income after the storm.
201 Richards Street between Coffey and Van Dyke Streets
http://www.coradance.com/

Lots of bars and restaurants are open too! One of my favorites, Hope and Anchor, will write up a gift certificate for your friend who loves a hearty meal and breakfast any time of day.
347 Van Brunt Street
http://www.hopeandanchorredhook.com/

Winter Classes at Clayworks on Columbia

2012-11-29T13:38:00.000-05:00

Looking for something fun & creative to do now that winter is approaching? Join your neighbors at Clayworks on Columbia, Inc for winter classes. Clayworks is celebrating their 19th year of sharing clay with our community!

Wheel & Handbuilding Classes:

Monday mornings (10am to 1pm)
Dec 10 thru Feb 18 no class 12/24

Wednesday evenings (7pm to 10pm)
Dec 5 thru Feb 6

Thursday evenings (7pm to 10pm)
Nov 29 thru Jan 31

Saturday mornings (10am to 1pm)
Dec 1 thru Feb 2

Sculpture Class:

Monday evenings (7pm to 10pm)
Dec 3 thru Feb 18 no class 12/24 & 12/31

Session fee is $320 for 10 weeks and includes 3 hours of instruction per week and use of studio during our open studio hours.

For more information about classes and studio visit www.clayworksoncolumbia.org or call 718 694 9540 or 917 428 3128.

Things Happening in the 'Hood this Week

2012-11-27T14:30:00.002-05:00

Here are some events happening in and around the 'Front this week. (Like that? I just made up that nickname for the neighborhood. Maybe it will catch on...)

Thursday, November 29
Jalopy is having a benefit show for the Red Hook recovery with The Red Hook Ramblers, Buffie Roseanne, The Dalton Family Singers, Brian Speaker and The Charles Mansfield Band. Click here to buy Tickets!
9pm, $5
Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, 315 Columbia Street, between Woodhull and Rapeleye

Friday, November 30
Dry Dock is having one of their free Friday night wine tastings. This week, it's USA wines, Pinot noir and riesling. "Just because it's gotten cold doesn't mean you don't need something light bodied or sweet in your life."
5:30-8:30pm, free
Dry Dock Wine and Spirits, at their temporary outpost at 370 Van Brunt between Wolcott and Dikeman
www.drydockny.com

Saturday, December 1
MicNik Lounge is holding a fundraiser to benefit the Brooklyn Recovery Fund with DJ D, Lady Creme, Carrie Whitenoise, and DJ|JD. All proceeds go to hurricane recovery.
5pm to 2am, $5 minimum donation
MicNik 200 Columbia Street, between Sackett and Degraw

Sunday, December 2
Eat Pie and Shop
PS 29 is hosting their 4th Annual Benefit with Pie Social and Celebrity Judged Contest; Local Gift Fair, Kid’s Crafts and Portrait Studio. For more information, including a list of all vendors and information on how to enter a pie, please visit www.eatpieandshop.org.
11am to 4pm, free
PS 29, 425 Henry Street, between Baltic and Kane

Volunteer and Donation Needs in Red Hook Cleanup and Park Slope Shelters

2012-11-02T22:56:00.000-04:00

A section from tonight's email from Councilmember Brad Lander:

Volunteer and Donation Needs this Weekend

The Park Slope Armory shelter (361 15th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues) needs volunteers who can work at least an 8 hour shift, longer would be great. Shifts start at 8 AM and 8 PM. If they have too many volunteers, you may be turned away, so be prepared for that.

The John Jay High School shelter (237 7th Avenue, between 4th & 5th Streets) needs day, evening, and overnight volunteers this weekend (especially, but not only, people with medical training). You need to be able to dedicate at least 6-8 hours and cannot bring your children.

There is still a huge need for your help in Red Hook (and thank you to everyone who has already volunteered). Here are several opportunities over the weekend:

I am very happy to report that the Office of Emergency Management has set up an office in Red Hook at 402 Van Brunt Street. At 10 AM on Saturday, they are looking for 100 volunteers to assist with cleanup efforts. Please bring tools, work gloves, and be prepared to get a little dirty.

Added Value, the Red Hook community farm (480 Columbia Street, across the street from IKEA) sustained extensive damage during the storm. About 100 volunteers will be working throughout the morning and will need a hot lunch. They are asking any kind souls to bring hot, cooked food to the farm at 1 PM on Saturday. Also, their computers were destroyed by Sandy and the farm would really appreciate a donation of an old computer or smart phone.

Red Hook Initiative has been doing amazing work this week on behalf of this community in need. They would still appreciate volunteers (at 767 Hicks Street) and donations of flashlights, ice, and medical supplies (but no clothes). Call 718-858-6782 for details.

Jalopy on Columbia Street is also accepting donations of: candles, lanterns or flashlights that can be worn or hung up, hand warmers, garbage bags, rubber gloves, batteries, buckets, towels, and warm blankets

GO See Art in the Columbia Waterfront!

2012-09-08T08:58:00.002-04:00

Today and tomorrow experience a Brooklyn-wide open studios weekend that will result in a crowd-curated exhibition at Brooklyn Museum. Many of the artists opening their studios this weekend work here in the Columbia Waterfront. Go to http://www.gobrooklynart.org to register as a voter. Visit at least five studios and you can vote for the artists you think should be seen at the Museum!

While you're out at the Columbia Waterfront Fall Festival, visit some local artists opening their studios in the neighborhood this weekend:

Karni Dorell

Photography, Video/Film/Sound, Installation

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/kdorell

Christina Kelly

Video/Film/Sound, Drawing, Installation

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/ckelly

Geoffrey Davis

Painting, Drawing

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/epona

Robert Gould

Painting, Photography, Mixed Media

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/robgould

Sculptors at Clayworks

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/demetriachappo

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/Sabina

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/FreddyBorges

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/JBell

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/blipsqueak

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/emilyrosen

Launa Beuhler

Photography, Sculpture, Mixed Media

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/LaunaBeuhler

Jim Osman

Sculpture, Drawing, Installation

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/pisan0

John Monti

Sculpture, Mixed Media, Drawing

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/johnmonti

Bryan Humphrey

Drawing, Design, Craft

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/bhumphrey

Oscar Riquelme

Painting, Video/Film/Sound

http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/oscart

Columbia Waterfront Fall Festival is today!

2012-09-08T08:26:00.000-04:00

Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. will be holding the 4th Annual Columbia Waterfront Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The annual Street Fair runs from the DeGraw Street to Union Street along Columbia Street and from Columbia Street to Hicks Street along Union Street. This year’s Street Fair is anticipated to be well attended by thousands of visitors and community residents enjoying a day of food, fun for all ages, shopping, live entertainment, games and rides. This year’s event is sponsored by Apple Bank, Ascot Properties, Jabus Building Corporation, and Downstate Long Island Hospital.

For more information click here.

Petition to make Congress Street safer for pedestrians

2012-07-27T15:04:00.000-04:00

Reposted from the Columbia Waterfront Nextdoor site:

Hi

People who use Van Voorhees park on Congress Street (between Columbia and Hicks) are concerned about the speeding traffic and inability to cross the street without fear of being hit by a speeding vehicle.

We started a petition and would love the support of the neighborhood. Once we collect signatures, we can then obtain letters of support from Joan Millman, Brad Lander and Daniel Squadron to submit to the DOT.

Please sign our petition and pass it along to everybody you know!

http://www.change.org/petitions/nyc-dept-of-transportation-slow-the-traffic-speed-on-congress-street-between-columbia-hicks

Thanks
Lisa
Mom to 2 who was almost mowed down yesterday while crossing with both of my kids!

Help bring back the Union Street B71 bus!

2012-07-23T12:06:00.004-04:00

A message from Assemblywoman Joan Millman is below. She will testify at Wednesday night's MTA hearing, so sign this petition by Tuesday evening to get your voice heard.

https://www.change.org/petitions/joseph-j-lhota-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer-restore-the-b71-union-street-bus-in-brooklyn

Dear supporters of the B71 bus,

Thank you for signing my petition to bring back the B71/Union Street bus- a crucial cross-borough link for workers, seniors, students and all community members.

In just a few days we've collected more than 800 signatures online and in person. The deadline for collecting signatures is Tuesday night just before the Wednesday MTA hearing where I am going to testify. I want to present the MTA with many more signatures to really show how important this bus was to the community.

Will you help by passing this link on to anyone you know who wants to bring back the B71?

And when you have a moment - actually, 54 seconds, take a look at this video where resident Nino Pantano talks about what the loss of the B71 meant to him and his family - I think he sums up charmingly what so many people are saying:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hemzN0sipes

Thank you very much for your advocacy and help,

Sincerely,

Assemblywoman Joan Millman