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From The New York Shitty Inbox: Vendors Wanted
As many of you know, every Friday this summer the Greenpoint Reformed Church is hosting the Greenpoint Flea Market Bazaar: an indoor/outdoor market where crafters, cooks, junk mavens and thriftsters can sell their wares. Will, last night I was contacteds by the people organizing this market. They they have special offer for vendors and they want me to pass it along. Here it is. Greenpoint Flea writes:
Just wanted to let you know we are running a special discount for all vendors $25-$45 for all spaces in the market the next two Fridays 6/25 and 7/2.
Anyone interested in taking renting a table for these or any other upcoming Greenpoint Flea Market event should contact Greenpoint Flea via email at: greenpointflea (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
NEXT WEEK: Dan Witz Book Signing & Party
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Here’s the deal: as a general rule I do not post events until the week of said event. In this case I am making an exception. Why, you ask? Because I am damned excited, that’s why! Next Wednesday, June 30th, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Spoonbill and Sugartown Books will be hosting a book signing party for our very own Dan Witz (whose handiwork can be seen at left). Refreshments are promised as is the opportunity to purchase a copy of his new book, In Plain View: 30 Years of Art Work Illegal or Otherwise; and have it signed by the man himself.
Check it out!
Dan Witz Book Signing
June 30, 2010 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Miss Heather
P.S.: Special thanks goes out to my buddy Lisacat for tipping me off to this!
SATURDAY: JELL-O SPRINGS ETERNAL
Filed under: 11215, 11222, Gowanus, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Park Slope
Another year, another Jell-o competition. What I—- and many other fellow Greenpointers, I suspect— want to know is if our very own Jello Mistress Goddess and keeper of Edie the Hamster, Victoria, will represent the Garden Spot? I suppose we’ll have to wait and find out!
JELL-O Springs Eternal
June 26, 2010 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Gowanus Studio Space
166 7th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Rock & Grow High School
(Or, Looking Good In The Neighborhood!)
I’ve noticed a number of changes at Greenpoint’s very own Automotive High School over the years. First there were musicals (Guys & Dolls). Last year they started a garden. That was pretty cool— but it is nothing in comparison to what they have created this year!
Raised beds with every imaginable herb, fruit and vegetable imaginable. Pumpkins, tomatoes, sage; you name it!
What I particularly adored was the furniture these youths created to accompany this much-needed (re)greening of Greenpoint. The above bench reads: AUTOHS.
And a rocker fit for a queen.
Or perhaps a king? In any case I cannot do justice to what this creation. See it for yourself!
Automotive High School Garden
50 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
Greenburg Photo Du Jour: Red Gate Garden
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
A pair of mockingbirds have decided to call Red Gate Garden (which is still waiting to have its Green Thumb paperwork renewed) their home. What’s more, I’m pleased to report they’ve started a family!
Miss Heather
Blue Light Special
(Or, 214 Green Street Gets Lit)
Last night I had a craving for nachos so I decided to make a run to our spiffy new Taco Bell. When I did I noticed an azure glow emanating from McGuinness Boulevard and Green Street. My fair ‘nabe being bathed in a blue haze in rainy weather is nothing unusual. It’s one of the more interesting and under reported side effects from our waste treatment plant: the lighting from the Shit Tits is reflected in the clouds above. Truth be told, it’s rather pretty. But this blue hue was very much located on terra firma. I decided to go in for a closer look.
It would appear the new condominium at 214 Green Street has spiced up its facade with blue neon lights. This building has been the source of considerable debate between the Mister and yours truly. He, on the one hand, rather likes the red stucco facade. I, on the other, am of the belief it does not make up for:
- the rather oppressive use of black brick
- the fact this building is wildly out of context with its much more diminutive neighbors.
But even I have to admit this news (and if I may so,very Las Vegas) addition has cast my trepidations about “context” in, well, a new light.
The fact of the matter is garish lighting IS contextually in keeping with the overall je nais sais quoi of McGuinness Boulevard.
And a number of the balconies at 214 Green Street (and it sports many) afford wonderful views of it.
Where do I sign?
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: The Bad Luck Spot
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
From Nassau Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Play Me, I’m Yours
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From McCarren Park.
Miss Heather
Urban Fur: No Littering
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur
When I first encountered this tree pit I found its construction, well, curious.
Then I quickly came to the realization there was a watch cat on duty.
Those of you who head over the Van Dam Street be warned: there will be no litter bugging on this guy’s (or gal’s) watch!
Miss Heather
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