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Don’t Get Mad…
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
get glad… with spray paint!
Yesterday we learned that one thoughtfully used can of spray paint is a more effective means of deterring errant motorists from parking illegally than the fancy-pants signage provided by our fair city. Today I learned this humble staple of the graffiti artist’s is capable of more. Much more.
CASE IN POINT: Engert Avenue
Out of the corner of my I noticed a missive had been scrawled on this door. Intrigued, I went in for a closer look.
FAT PIG THIEVE
A bit crude grammatically speaking, but effective nonetheless. Albeit not as much as the illustration which graces the sidewalk in front of said doorway.
Brooklyn11211 writes (in regards to this post):
…Like any well executed graphic design, its effective in getting its message across.
That’s a big 10-4 my friend to the south!
Miss Heather
P.S.: In other news, it would appear that someone had an unpleasant dining experience at Antek Restaurant recently.
Fuck Michelin with their star rating system and “recommendations”. This review gets right to the point. I always liked oinions myself but to each his own.
THIS WEEK: Art & Fashion
This upcoming weekend is going to be a busy one. On October 5th alone you have the Pulaski Day Parade and Atlantic Antic. Lest any of you are wondering, I will be attending the latter. This is not so much a matter of not being proud of my Polish-Lithuanian heritage. Rather, it has more to do with my affection for sock monkeys and Steve’s Key Lime pies. My mouths waters at the mere thought of the latter (yum). But I digress.
Here are a couple of other things going down this weekend which might be of interest.
A group show entitled Perfect Strangers will be opening at Alphabeta this Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free until 9:00 p.m. at which point they will be kicking off an after party featuring live bands and DJs. The price of admission is a measly $7.00. For more information about this event check out the Brooklyn Art Collective’s web site.
Perfect Strangers
Alphabeta
70 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Further south Sodafine and Treehouse have teamed up to bring us 
Williamsburg Fashion Weekend the very same evening at Monster Island (AKA: Secret Project Robot). Per their press release:
In this, our third season, we’ve assembled a group of eight Brooklyn-based designers who make one-of-a-kind or small-run collections, with an emphasis on fair-trade, eco-friendliness, and artisan techniques that celebrate the handmade and the visionary.
Designers Showing — Oct.3rd (7-10pm)
SDN, King Gurvy, and Tricia Mcbride.
Musical performances by Pantagruel and DJ K0unt Zer0.Designers Showing — Oct.4th (7-10pm)
Untitled 11:11, Racecar, Sodafine, Dear Birthday, and Treehouse Brooklyn. Musical performance by DJ K0unt Zer0.
Williamsburg Fashion Weekend
Secret Project Robot
210 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Admission is absolutely free!
Miss Heather
The Face Of Greenpoint
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This weekend I was delighted by a number of excellent photographs taken by one mugsniffer. So much so I felt they needed — no make that must— be shared (along with a couple pix from yours truly). Here they are. Enjoy!
The denizens of Greenpoint along Manhattan Ave in front of “The Big Dee” (formerly Dee & Dee).
My favorite local crazy guy engages in conversation with another citizen on Manhattan Avenue.
A photo shoot taking place on Manhattan Ave. recently with some wild-haired young people.
I know what you are thinking:
Wow, what a cute little old lady!
I suppose she is. Unless of course you have had the pleasure of listening to her SCREAM for a solid 60 seconds because she wanted the price for a nightshirt (as I have). These, dear readers, are a few of the faces which will greet you in Greenpoint on any given day. Central Park East the Garden Spot of the Universe is— most decidedly— not.*
Miss Heather
*Which is why I live here. I am one of them.
Photo Credits: The first three images come courtesy of mugsniffer.
Madonna In Bushwick?!?
In a manner of speaking, yes! Madge can be found (kissing Britney Spears, no less) on Bogart Avenue.
Miss Heather
Work Has Begun At The Old 87th!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
It would appear that Herbert Street’s old precinct house has begun its journey from hoosegow to affordable housing! What’s more, my buddy over at Musings on ‘point got a sneak peak of the interior of the station house and garage. Check it out!
Miss Heather
(Speechless)
Ever had one of those moments when you see something and all you can do is stand there staring at it like a slack-jawed idiot? I had one such moment today on Meserole Avenue.
I know the city is trying to cut costs and everything, but wouldn’t simply painting the curb yellow have been a quicker (and less hideous) option? In all seriousness. I wonder which costs more: the $115.00 ticket for parking in this space or the ticket for admonishing someone (via the use of spray paint) of the $115.00 fine for parking in this space? Don’t everyone speak up at once.
Miss Heather
Brooklyn Photos du Jour: P’s & Q’s
Grattan Street, “East Williamsburg”
Franklin Street, Greenpoint
Miss Heather
Meet Suzi
Filed under: Crazy Cat Lady
She has come to our fair city by way of Connecticut and is looking for a home. Per the person who rescued her she is very loving and a-OK with children. Anyone interested in learning more about this lovely lady (or better yet offer a place to hang her hat!) should email Maly at:
malyblomberg (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks!
Miss Heather
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