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We Came To Sweat – Starlite Documentary Is Seeking Archival Material From Community!
Posted by Abeni G. in Art/Culture, Business, Crown Heights 360, Events, Featured Articles, Gentrification, Local History on 04 2nd, 2012 | No Comments
On Dec. 3, 2011, a benefit – reunion was held at The Red Lotus Room in Brooklyn – to help raise funds to help secure a permanent home for The Starlite Lounge.
The video above is from that wonderful night!!!
The Starlite Lounge Family, Management, Staff & Owners - in conjunction with...
1st Annual Brooklyn Girl Film Festival Hosted at Launchpad- March 29 – 31
Posted by Abeni G. in Art/Culture, Crown Heights 360, Events, Featured Articles on 03 26th, 2012 | No Comments
Brooklyn Girl Film Festival -
On Thursday, March 29th @ 5 PM, Launchpad kicks off the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival’s first annual, 3 day festival & reception!
Launchpad is located at 721 Franklin Ave., between Sterling Pl. & Park Pl, 646-494-7211.
Take the 2,3,4, 5 or S subway to Franklin...
The Curious Case Of 341 Eastern Parkway – aka “The Hole”
Posted by Abeni G. in Business, Crown Heights 360, Events, Featured Articles, Gentrification, Local History, Real Estate on 03 21st, 2012 | 5 Comments
"The Hole" - The Curious Case Of 341 Eastern Parkway
341 Eastern Parkway aka “The Hole” – brilliantly named by Nick at ILFA - is a very curious case of “gentrification” and development opposed to community revitalization.
“The Hole” is a vacant,...
Occupy Crown Heights – Meeting 3/18/2012 @ Five Myles – What Does A Just Crown Heights Look Like?
Posted by Abeni G. in Business, Crown Heights 360, Events, Featured Articles, Gentrification on 03 16th, 2012 | No Comments
Occupy Crown Heights
“What Does A Just Crown Heights Look Like To You?”
We would like to hear from you!
Come meet your neighbors and discuss the various issues on Sunday March 18, 2012 @ Five Myles Gallery, 558 St. Johns Pl, from 4PM to 7PM.
On February 29th, a small, diverse...
Occupy Wall Street’s – 1st Brooklyn General Assembly – Tonight On Franklin Ave.
Posted by Abeni G. in Business, Crown Heights 360, Events, Featured Articles on 10 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Occupy Wall Street's 1st Brooklyn General Assembly - Franklin Ave
Occupy Wall Street – which began on Oct. 17, 2011, is a self – pro-claimed -
“leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions”.
Agree with their stance or not,...
Nostrand Ave Clean Up – Take 2
Great news!! A few months after Nostrand Park launched the first ever Nostrand Avenue clean-up, Council woman Letitia James is taking up the charge to clean-up and beautify Nostrand Avenue. According to the Brooklyn Eagle:
“The day will include graffiti removal, store front cleaning, garbage...
Outdoor Movie Nights in Crown Heights
This sounds fun …
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Franklin Kids Day
Local freelance journalist and videographer made this exceptional video montage of the recent Franklin Avenue Kids Day.
Franklin Kids Day 2011 from Aulistar Mark on Vimeo.
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Block Party – Soul of Summer Art Exhibition
Copyright - Anderson Zaca
Brooklyn Photo Salon and The ARTGROUPIENATION
Present BLOCK PARTY – SOUL OF SUMMER ART EXHIBITION – An exhibition by Anderson Zaca
Celebrating New Yorkers across race and class, sharing regional pride from different neighborhoods.
Anderson Zaca: Block Party Soul...
Pop-Up Installations, Wine, Tapas, Ballroom Dancing & More @ Destination Nostrand
Posted by LaurelB in Art/Culture, Business, Crown Heights 360, Dining, Events, Featured Articles, Local History, Real Estate on 06 24th, 2011 | No Comments
Join us Saturday, June 25th at 11:00 am for our soft launch of our new pilot program, Destination Nostrand, intended to beautify, promote, enliven, and enhance Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. We’re taking a multi-pronged approach to showcasing the best of what is + the best of...