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Tis The Season: 97 Russell Street
Yesterday I hit you with some holiday spirit courtesy of 648 Humboldt Street.
Today I present for your enjoyment some yuletide greetings from their neighbors (and friendly competition around the corner) at 97 Russell Street!
WELCOME
Joy to you courtesy of Walt Disney.
North Pole here we come!
And last— but hardly least— a trio of snowmen* and a gift-giving bear.
Miss Heather
*With no snow! Inasmuch as I hate to say it, this snow-less season is irking me. It is a tradition at Chez Shitty to watch The Shining during the first blizzard of the season. Mind you, while raiding the liquor cabinet— this provides the ambiance!
THIS WEEK: Holiday Market at Clayspace & More!
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City
I went to this event last year. I was not in the least bit disappointed! It was a most enjoyable evening. For this reason I strongly recommend— even if you cannot afford their wares (which are absolutely stunning)— that you go! You’ll meet some of the most talented (and downright nice) crafters and kiln cats in the Garden Spot!
Clayspace Holiday Market
Opening reception: Thursday, December 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Market Hours: Saturday, December 12, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
1205 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
To close on a related note my photography show at t.b.d. is bravely marching forward. Last night I finalized my selections, burned ’em onto cds and today I will get them developed. Truth be told, it was damned difficult to pick and choose among the several thousand photographs I have taken over the years. It was downright frustrating. In any case, I think Greenpointers, Williamsburgers, and East ‘Burgers in particular will enjoy what I picked. These works will be for sale, priced to delight and move at $25.00 and up; and if all goes to plan a portion of the proceeds will go towards some of my favorite causes:
- Empty Cages Collective
- North Brooklyn Cats (which is involved in a very ambitious animal rescue project in Long Island City. You can anticipate a post about this in the future!)
- Dog Habitat
- The McCarren Dog Run
My Neighborhood (my working title for the show, the final one is t.b.d.)
“Soft opening”: Thursday, December 10, 2009 (exact time t.b.d.)
Closing reception: (t.b.d.)
Venue: t.b.d. (Really, that’s the name of the place!)
224 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
When the deets become firm I will post more details.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Only In Greenpoint
This bit of vehicular of holiday cheer hails from Greenpoint Avenue and comes courtesy of Laura Hofmann. Great find!
Miss Heather
Found On Norman Avenue: Cat
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
As you can see this flier (which I found today on Norman Avenue) gives no identifying information about this lovely feline whatsoever. Nonetheless if this furkid looks familiar to you— or if you know who he (or she) might belong to— please give his (her) rescuer(s) a call at the above telephone number. Thanks!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Gentrification Watch: Oxygen For Sale!
Filed under: 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Laura (who sent me this hilarious item which hails from the Duane Reade at 893 Manhattan Avenue) writes in an email entitled “It was only a matter of time”:
I always knew that oxygen would be sold in Greenpoint one day. Maybe Duane Reed will be selling gas masks next?
I myself would prefer an over-the-counter Shit Tit Kit. But to each their own…
Miss Heather
‘Tis The Season: 648 Humboldt Street
Since the afternoon proved to be sunny— if a bit brisk— I decided to go out for a walk. And in so doing I spied a number of homeowners busy hanging garlands, Christmas lights and other holiday mirth on their homes. When I finally reached my destination, 648 Humboldt Street (which some of you might recall are no slouches in the Halloween decoration department), I was pleased to find their holiday cheer in full swing.
Carousels, ferris wheels, candy canes, lollipops, ginger bread people and a nativity with Mr. and Mrs Claus presiding over the mirthmaking on the second floor.
All in all it is quite an impressive sight— but photographs don’t quite do it justice. Follows is a little video footage to help you appreciate the feast of the five senses that is 648 Humboldt. Enjoy!
I want to give a New York Shitty shout-out to the peeps of 648 Humboldt Street for this, their best Christmas display ever! In addition I would like to tender my heartfelt condolences to the residents of 646 and 650 Humboldt; I don’t think I could handle listening to that Christmas music ALL DAY.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Happiness is a Cold (War) Gun
As his recent Thanksgiving window display made all too clear Chris, the proprietor of T & N Wine and Liquor, is a man of— how shall we say— unique sensibilities. Needless to say when I noticed he has embarked upon his Christmas decor this afternoon I simply had to know what was in store. Chris was rather coy but he told me it would be pretty subdued. Noting the disappointed expression on my face Chris then gestured to me head to the last register. He had something to cheer me up.
This is an advertisement he recently placed with a Polish language publication. To truly appreciate the ad copy (which he translated to me and I will go into in a minute) one needs to take a closer look at the wares being advertised.
- Polish vodka in a “decorative” container aping an artillery shell.
- A “field artillery kit” consisting of a “bottle” of vodka in the form of a Kalashnikov, six shot glasses (or “bullets” as Chris called them) and a flask shaped like a grenade.
Which brings me back to Chris’s snappy copy (NOTE: this is highly paraphrased):
These will guarantee you a peaceful evening.
His rationale behind this cryptic statement:
If you have a gun no one will bother you.
Indeed. You will be delighted to know these items will be the centerpiece of Chris’s Christmas opus. I can hardly wait!
Miss Heather
From the New York Shitty Inbox: CONFIRMED!
Some of you might recall that a few weeks ago I received an anonymous tip that Vinnie’s (of Bedford Avenue renown) was going to open a second location in Greenpoint. Well, thanks to my buddy Caryn this tidbit from the Greenpoint grapevine has been confirmed!
In an email entitled “Seen in Wburg!” she writes:
Vinnie’s our favorite.
So there have you!
Miss Heather
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