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The Shittiest Car In North Brooklyn, Revisited
Filed under: 11206, Bloomblight, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, Criminal Activity, Dung of the Day, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Other Shit
I honestly do not know what to say about this, the latest state of the East Willie Guanomobile, other than whoever is responsible for this act of theft must have really wanted that car stereo. BADLY.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Call For Art!
Filed under: 11206, 11211, 11222, 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This item comes from the folks over at St. Nick’s. Laura McLelland writes:
My name is Laura McLelland and I am working with St. Nicks Alliance to open a new community arts space over by Cooper Park in Williamsburg. St. Nicks has bees working with the low and moderate income residents of North Brooklyn for the last 35 years, and we are starting to reach out to the new creatives with services for artists. Our goal for the community arts piece is to create a space that brings together the artist community of North Brooklyn with the wider community to engage in creative advocacy, to make a better North Brooklyn for everyone.
First, I would love to invite you to come out to the space at 2 Kingsland Ave at Maspeth Ave and have a tour. The building is the old outpatient building for the Greenpoint Hospital, and we are retaining a lot of the character of the old space, so it is pretty funky.
Second, we are planning to open the space with a big exhibition highlighting the depth and breadth of creativity in NorthBrooklyn on June 18th. The show is open to any artists currently living in our service area of Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick. I have attached the call for artists and wonder if you would be able to distribute it to any artists you are in touch with. I want to get this out far and wide as quickly as possible, to get the broadest range of artists represented.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and if you would be interested in seeing the space.
As you can imagine I am very interested in checking out this space— and I am currently in the process of making arrangements with Laura to see it! In the meantime here’s the their press release which give the full rundown as to how you can submit your work!
CALL FOR ARTISTS- WILLIAMSBURG/GREENPOINT/BUSHWICK
St. Nicks Alliance, a community organization serving Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick, is seeking submissions for NorthBrooklyn, the inaugural show for its new community arts center.
NorthBrooklyn will celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of the creative community of North Brooklyn. The exhibition will open at 2 Kingsland Ave in East Williamsburg on June 18th and will be on display until August 15th, 2010. The new community arts space is housed in the old outpatient clinic of the Greenpoint Hospital (now named the Greenpoint Renaissance Center), with approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of open space for exhibition.
All artists/mediums are welcome, as long as you reside in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, or Bushwick at the time of application. Artists who are selected will be asked to verify their residency at that time.
A panel of local arts and community leaders will select a group of around 30 artists. The new arts space, located in the old outpatient clinic building on the Greenpoint Hospital campus, will be dedicated to using the arts and creative problem solving to find innovative solutions to local problems, using the arts as a vehicle for advocacy and community engagement. The North Brooklyn exhibition will kick off a summer full of activities and events dedicated to investigating issues of the North Brooklyn community through the arts.
Interested artists should submit the following no later than Sunday, May 23, 2010:
- Up to 5 images (jpg, 72 dpi) of previous work
- Include image list with title, date, size, and medium of work
- Title files LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_IMAGE#.jpg
- Or up to 5 minutes of video (provide link to website with video, no files)
- An image or description of the work you would like to exhibit/perform (if not included with work sample above)
- Include image list with title, date, size, and medium of work
- Title files LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_SHOWPIECE.jpg
- Resume and Artist Statement
- Title file LASTNAME_FIRSTNAMEResume.doc or .rtf
- Short paragraph describing how North Brooklyn has impacted/influenced your life as an artist.
Submissions should be sent to arts (at) stnicksalliance (dot) org with the subject line Art Show Submission. Please make sure to include your address and a contact phone number in your email. Artists will be notified of selection by Friday, May 28th and will need to be available to drop off artwork between June 4-11th, 2010.
Questions can be directed to Laura McLelland @ lmclelland (at) stnicksalliance (dot) org.
To be continued!
Miss Heather
UPDATE, 9:40 p.m.: I will be checking out St. Nick’s new and very much still in process art space this Wednesday. I can hardly wait!
New York Shitty Day Ender: Love On Meeker Avenue
Filed under: 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
By Meredith Chesney.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: East Williamsburg Gothic
Filed under: 11211, Bloomblight, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Recession, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Yesterday, despite my better judgment (90+ degree weather and the aftermath of a cold do not mix), I took a walk. I went to the no-man’s land some call Greenpoint and others call East Williamsburg. Over the years I have developed a cynical disdain neighborhood taxonomy. This is due in large part to the real estate industry.
What I saw was the past, present and future of north Brooklyn. Do we, as a community, want to be the same or enjoy being different? Should we accept derelict testaments to speculation and greed such as 64 Maspeth Avenue as being a fact of life?
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Hell, No!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Some of you might recall that my buddy (and cat woman extraordinaire), Lisa, tipped me off to the Hell, No! show at St. Cecilia’s Convent. Today I swung by to check it out. I honestly do not know what to say.
Well, actually I do. But speaking as someone who has five figures of student loan debt for a MFA in Sculpture— and in all fairness I did receive an excellent education, albeit whilst bearing witness to some of the best worst Sophistry bullshit I have ever had the misfortune to encounter— I’ll spare you the in-depth academic analysis. Or to put it more accurately: I want to be paid for it. Handsomely. In the meantime the following bullet points and slide show will have to suffice:
- Was it worth my time? ABSOLUTELY.
- Would I recommend this to my friends? Hell, Yes!
- Should people who espouse more traditional religious and/or gender roles see this show? Hell, No!
- What I particularly liked was how the art work dovetailed with its surroundings. I will readily admit I like neither galleries nor museums. Most of the previous have the feel of the New York City Museum of Natural History: a mausoleum filled with taxidermy and artifacts for delectation by the living.
- Hell, No! has to be experienced firsthand to be appreciated. The interactive nature of the exhibit is, in my opinion, one of its strongest points. I thoroughly enjoyed being left at my own leisure to explore each nook and cranny for new discoveries. This is what art— especially public art— should be about!
- The odd references/homages to historic works of art were charming, not cloying. This is especially true of the shopping basket homage to Constantin Brancusi by Christian Dietkus.
- I lay the odds of this being picked up by the mainstream media as a source of outrage (e.g.; an affront to traditional family values and/or blasphemy) at 9:1 in favor. Not that the “objectionable content” of this show bothered me in any way. It didn’t. I rather enjoyed it.
Without further ado here is a slide show (with video clips!) of highlights from my visit to Hell. Enjoy!
HELL, NO!
April 30 – May 9, 2010
HOURS: Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-11 p.m.; May 1, 12-8 p.m., May 2, 12-6 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 7-11 p.m., May 8, 12-8 p.m., May 9, 12-6 p.m.
The Convent of Saint Cecilia
21 Monitor Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
I have been told they will be having an evening of performances next Friday, May 7 starting at 7:00 p.m. Among the offerings are:
- Michael Mahalchick, fresh off his sold out run at the kitchen!
- RJ Supa – ongoing – “The Ironman”
- Fetchin’ Gretchen – performance installation on the third floor, 7:30-9:30
- Victoria Keddie, in an epic battle of Life and Death with Mikael Tarkela
- Hank Shedd on the third floor
- Jaeeun Lee in the basement
- Jeremiah Lockwood in the chapel at 10PM
and some “surprises”
Check out David Louis Fierman’s web site for more details. Otherwise you can read the press release for Hell, No! by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Dog Doo Sign Du Jour: Calling All Pigs!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Advanced Life Forms, Dog Shit Signage, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
From Monitor Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: HELL, NO! & A Huron Street Kitten Update
Filed under: 11221, 11222, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This item comes courtesy of my friend and “foster mom” of the Huron Street kittens: Lisacat. She writes:
Hi Heather,
This show opened at the St. Cecilia Convent last night. I haven’t been yet but while taking some photos, the artist who actually made the “Hell, No!”, RJ Supa, waved from the steps. He gave me a press release and we chatted a bit. His hair was perfect… I’m intrigued and plan to go to one of the nights coming up this week. Lots happening at St. Cecilia’s lately! Rock ‘n’ roll in the school, dog training classes in the basement, tomato planters in the churchyard, film shoots and art all over the place… You can find more info on the convent show here.
P.S.: …the Huron kittens (which we have named Anna and Jerzy* — Ed. Note) are doing ok. They are still “runty” but eating and playing. I swear photos are coming soon
HELL, NO!
April 30 – May 9, 2010
HOURS: Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-11 p.m.; May 1, 12-8 p.m., May 2, 12-6 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 7-11 p.m., May 8, 12-8 p.m., May 9, 12-6 p.m.
The Convent of Saint Cecilia
21 Monitor Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
*As in Anna Walentynowicz and Jerzy Szmajdzinski.
Photo Credits: Lisacat
THIS WEEKEND: Cooper Bark Yard Sale
Filed under: 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This item comes courtesy of the peeps of the Cooper Bark. This upcoming Sunday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. they will be hosting a yard sale with all proceeds to benefit the Cooper Park Dog Run. Those of you who you have the opportunity should pop by and show your support.
Cooper Bark’s “I Do Not Have Fleas” Market
Sunday, May 2, 2010; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
249 Skillman Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
I have also have it on good intelligence that they are accepting donations of items to sell at this event. If you wish to contribute in this manner please contact Katherine at: katharine25 (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Lincoln
Filed under: 10009, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Street Art
From Avenue B.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Video Du Jour: Meeting Nemo & More About The Huron Street Kittens
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
As I mentioned last week, a couple of my favorite north Brooklyn cat ladies (including the woman who is taking care of the Huron Street kittens) conducted an adoption event at Muddy Paws yesterday. I made it clear I planned to swing by. My purpose for doing so was twofold:
- The get the latest news on the Huron Street kittens
- To meet Nemo
I am pleased to report that the Huron Street Kittens are faring well! Lisa is still treating their eye infections (which is understandable) but they are eating on their own and, despite their humble and less than auspicious entrance in this world, are proving to be gourmands. They are thumbing their respective and very cute noses at dry food (which is less expensive), but are consuming wet food with gusto. Lisa also told me that after initially being leery of human contact (can you blame them?) they are learning to trust her. I for one think this is a terrific development. When the time and opportunity affords Lisa has promised me more pictures of these little ones. You can rest assured I will post them on New York Shitty.
As for point #2: yesterday afternoon I— at long last— made the acquaintance of another Greenpoint cutie. Nemo.
This winsome (and very inquisitive) guy hails from Russell Street and for reasons that are unclear became separated from his mother and litter mates at the tender age of one week. That is when he found his way into Lisa’s care. He has proven to be quite the early-adopter: not only is he eating wet food at four weeks but is also a stone cold killer. At least inasmuch as a two pound kitten can be as you will see. Enjoy!
Anyone interested in giving this amazing little guy a home should contact his foster/bottle mom Lisa at: lisavallez (at) gmail (dot) com. NOTE/CAVEAT: there is an adoption fee and application process. Landlord approval is mandatory.
Miss Heather
P.S.: As for the identity of the good Samaritan who stepped forward and took the Huron Street kittens home. I met her last week. She is a truly amazing woman— could you possibly expect anything less? Her are a few facts about her:
- She was born and raised in San Francisco.
- She has lived in Greenpoint for one month (who says all noobs don’t care!). Prior to that she lived in Harlem.
- She likes Sidecars and Old Fashioneds. This impressed the Mister TREMENDOUSLY.
- She is a dancer who has worked in performance pieces by the renowned artist Mike Kelley.
- She is a yoga teacher at Greenpoint’s very own Good Yoga.
- She recently had a birthday.
The latter most became the object of some suspicion to her manager when she failed to arrive to work on time that fateful day. Her boss lady, Flannery, writes:
…She was on her way to teach a 7 am meditation class when I received a text telling me she was going to be late because she found some kittens in the road.
I’m embarrassed to say that it did occur to me that perhaps she was just running late and feeding me a line that she thought I might swallow with greater ease than “I’m late because I overslept after my birthday weekend bacchanal,” but either way I didn’t mind. No harm, no foul. We’ve all been there. But when she came to class and told us the story of kitten saving, and later that night at her dance class when she told us about the loss of one of the kittens, it was clear that she really was the right girl in the right place and the right time.We hear about people’s misdeeds so often, that I hope you might take a moment to highlight her beautiful act…
Done! Without further ado here is our mystery woman. If any of you happen see her during your Greenpoint ramblings, dear readers, please welcome Sarita to the neighborhood. She’s a keeper!
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