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Gallery Opening Tonight!
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I recently received from Jon Feinstein, the former Creative Director of Heeb Magazine and a wonderfully talented photographer, alerting me to a new show he has assembled in collaboration with Mark Batty Publisher. Jon writes:
If you’re in NYC this Thursday night, please stop by Gallery Bar at 120 Orchard Street for a show I helped curate, in conjunction with the Novella A Field Guide to the North American Family by Garth Risk Hallberg.
Here are the details:
WHAT: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN FAMILY: THE EXHIBITION
WHEN: December 6, 2007 – January 2, 2008*; the opening reception starts tonight at 7:00 p.m. and an open wine and drink specials are promised!
WHERE: Gallery Bar
120 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002
(212) 529-2266
info (at) gallerybarnyc (dot) com
HOW (to get there): Take the F to Delancey or the JMZ to Essex Street
Although I have other plans this evening, I definitely plan to add this to my “to do” list. If you happen to be in the area, want to see some quality photography while quaffing a little wine, you should too. For more information, click here and you will be directed to the Humble Arts Foundation’s web site.
Miss Heather
*Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
FYI: Found In Brooklyn Art Call
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My buddy over at Found in Brooklyn is organizing an art show this upcoming February. In order to make this happen she needs:
- Art to curate
- “Lo-fi type garage bands” to play after the opening reception
Anyone who wishes to participate in this event should contact Lisanne at:Lisannem (at) gmail (dot) com
I say we show her what north Brooklyn can dish out. Good luck!
Miss Heather
1000 Manhattan Avenue, Revisited
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Last night I noticed the crutch at 1000 Manhattan Avenue received a few accessories. Amused, I took a photo of it and forwarded to my buddy over at the Gowanus Lounge. Well, I just got home from running errands and guess what? It’s even more amusing in day light.
Note the half-assed application of neon yellow spray paint.
Whoa, I almost walked right into this! Good thing they nailed a street cone to it and covered it with spray paint so I would notice. Whew, that was close!
The only word I can muster to describe the above “set up”, and it is inadequate in its ability to describe the utter idiocy to be found at 1000 Manhattan Avenue, is RETARDED.
Miss Heather
FYI: The Hearts and Crafts Affair
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Tomorrow, December 2, Cafe Grumpy will be hosting its holiday craft fair from noon until 6:00 p.m. On top of buying, selling and trading all manner and variety of arts and crafts, musical guest Mannequin Circus is slated to appear for your entertainment! Those of you who are brave enough to hazard the cold weather (and possibly snow) tomorrow should check it out.
Cafe Grumpy
193 Meserole Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 349-7623
In closing, I’d also like to give a quick reminder that Arts in Bushwick’s Open Spaces will be held tomorrow from noon until 8:00 p.m. In addition, The Diamond Bar is currently accepting canned goods and coats on behalf of NY Cares and the Greenpoint Reformed Church food pantry. For more information about either of the previous, click please here.
Miss Heather
Parental Visit Wrap-Up: Part II
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My mother wanted to stay (at that new hotel) in Williamsburg.
And I said, NO, NO, NO!
My parents stayed at the Best Western City Shitty View in Sunnyside instead.
Sunrise.
Sunset.
Same shit.
A scenic view of Greenpoint’s favorite waste treatment plant is still better than staying at Le Jolie. Off the BQE. In Willy-B*.
Miss Heather
*Whoever came up moniker should be shot.
Photo Credits: Curbed, Miss Heather and Ma Heather
The Sprinkle Brigade Cometh!
I recently received a couple of emails notifying me that the Sprinkle Brigade is having an opening this Friday Thursday*, November 29th, right next door in Williamsburg! As you can imagine I am very excited about this event and want to pass along the deets to you, dear readers.
WHAT: The Sprinkle Brigade
WHERE: Riviera Gallery
103 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211
WHEN: November 29 – December 23, 2007 (no opening times are mentioned, but I suspect it’ll be roughly 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. November 29)
HOW (to get there): the Bedford Avenue stop of the L or the B61 bus
These folks are real maestros with merde. By all means check it out! To get in the proper state of mind beforehand be sure to check out the online “Gallery” on their web site or their blog.
Another show I have been meaning to mention is Luv-able & Hug-able at Gallery Hanahou. Here’s the scoop from their web site:
This holiday season, 28 of the world’s most innovative plush artists will stuff gallery hanahou full of the cutest, fuzziest, and strangest gifts around! The show will include toys from 9 popular Japanese plush artists, rarely seen outside of Japan and specially curated by renowned plush collector PAPANDA (Kazuyoshi Kitami). Prices will range from $12 to $1200 in this holiday show of original, handmade gifts, and all of the pieces in the show will also be available for viewing and purchase beginning November 8th (online sales start November 9th). Let a hug-able plush send a luv-able message to your special someone!
I have not made it to this exhibition yet— but I definitely plan to do so before it closes. Check out their flickr photo set and you will understand why: this stuff is insanely cool!
Gallery Hanahou
611 Broadway, Suite 730
New York, New York 10012
(646) 486-6586
To close on an artistic note, by buddy over at Icky in Brooklyn has a little project in the works that might be of interest to some of the more craftier people out there. He writes:
Attention all Brooklyn weavers, painters, potters, photographers, artists, and craftsfolk of all disciplines!
The holidays and shopping season is upon us, and fact is, being someone who hand-crafts, I like to support those who hand-craft. (Besides, I have stuff to sell.) Over the next few weeks, I will be creating a list of Brooklyn artists and craftsfolk, links and all.
Ideally we can make folks aware of how many artists (and of how many disciplines) we have here in Brooklyn, and perhaps we can bring each other a bit of business. It will be available here at Icky. A sort of “Brooklyn Holiday Handmade Gifts” list. Copying of the list and cross posting on your blog or website is encouraged! Let’s work together for the love of Pete.
Here’s the rules: Handmade or personally-produced art and craftswork only, and Brooklyn residents only. For instance, if you crochet baby blankets and you live in Bay Ridge, that’s fab. If you sell machine-knit sweaters from China and you live in West Orange, that’s a double strike-out (in more ways than one, I suppose).
Artists unite! If you’re someone who ought to be on the list, please leave a comment including your info, and I’ll create a post that will accrue items as they come in. Please include –
Your name (or business)
What you do (short description, a few words)
Website, Etsy address, whatever
Those of you who are interested in participating can contact Icky via his web site.
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: The Sprinkle Brigade & Gallery Hanahou
*Humor me, I am still recovering from Thanksgiving.
The Queensboro Kitten: ADOPTED!
I am pleased to announce that not only did Jeff, a cute little fella who was found wandering around on the 59th Street Bridge, get a new home over the holiday weekend, but he is now a Greenpointer! Lisacat writes:
If he wasn’t headed for Greenpoint, it’s too late to change his mind now! He’s living in our lovely neighborhood now with a really nice couple who found him on your blog. They want to remain anonymous for now but said it was ok to post a cropped photo (below). I’m going to post about it later, we got a funny email from the official Jeff Bridges website! Cute story…
I knew it! This little Lebowski wanted to go to Greenpoint all along (because, I suspect, he heard we have a bowling alley). He simply got a little confused and mistook the 59th Street Bridge for the Pulaski. It’s a perfectly understandable mix up for a seven week old kitten to make. Especially one working without the benefit of a map.
On the behalf of my fellow Garden Spotters, I’d like to give Jeff a great big Greenpoint welcome to the neighborhood! Those of you who can’t get enough of the Little Lebowski can click here and read more about his curious homecoming on BARC’s blog.
Miss Heather
UPDATE: Here’s an excerpt of an email I received from Jeff’s (or as I like to call him, The Dude’s) new people:
Hi, Miss Heather —
I’ve been meaning to write you to thank you SO much for sharing the story of Jeff, which led to his eventual adoption into a loving family on Lorimer Street! I’m a faithful reader (and admirer) of your site and once I saw him up there, I just couldn’t quit looking at him. As a matter of fact, I still can’t, which is why I’ve been so remiss in sending the thank-you note I owe you. I tell you, the cuteness is incapacitating. There oughta be a law.
My boyfriend Kevin managed to crawl out of the kitten torpor long enough to post a little something about Jeff (and his new sister, Dreamy, the one responsible for the alarming state of K’s hands) yesterday. Yes, he’s not only joining a Greenpoint household, but a household of Greenpoint bloggers (some of us lazier than others), the poor guy.
Photo Credit: Lisacat
Has Anyone Seen Buddy?
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A fellow Greenpointer writes:
On Thanksgiving Day Buddy got loose from our house on Humboldt Street between Nassau and Driggs. Buddy is a very sweet and friendly tabby cat – male, about 8 years. He is also deaf, which makes looking for him impossible!!! He may be a bit skittish because he does not usually go outside, however, he can be approached… so if you see him, please try and pick him up. He has been neutered, his shots are up to date, and he was not wearing a collar.
If you have seen Buddy please contact Caitlin at:
cataspencer (at) gmail (dot) com or 212-767-9963
Let’s help this distinguished Greenpoint gato find his way back home for the holidays. It’s a jungle out there!
Miss Heather
North Brooklyn Speaks Up About Bush
On Thanksgiving my husband and I went for a walk. We sort of had to because the sound of assholes beating on metal at 9:00 in the morning renders my apartment uninhabitable. Nonetheless, I mustered up enough holiday spirit to hang out my window and shout:
Happy Thanksgiving, SCABS!
before heading to Williamsburg. When we reached North 11th Street, I found the following.
I think the intended message here is to elect anyone but a Republican. The Grand Old Party isn’t very popular in my corner of Brooklyn. George W. Bush is even less so (if that is possible).
Exhibit A: Morgan Avenue, Bushwick
Exhibit B: Kent Avenue, Williamsburg
And last, but hardly least…
Exhibit C: Nassau Avenue stop of the Crosstown Local, Greenpoint
Ryan, the incredibly gracious chap who gave me permission to use the above photo, notes:
None-too-subtle tag that’s always all over the Nassau G station. Usually the grammar is a bit better.
Very true. These rather angry missives usually read “KILL THIS FUCKEN TYRANT BUSH NOW“. They would also be found at the Greenpoint Avenue Station on occasion as well. Sadly, the Garden Spot’s finest Bushwhacker appears to have left us…
but his (or her) spirit lives on.
Seven years down, one to go.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Those of you who crave another morsel of north Brooklyn Bush hating can get a quick fix by clicking here.
A Must Have For The Crazy Cat Person On Your X-Mas List…
Today the Miss Heather Clan hit Manhattan. The objective of this trip was triple-fold:
- My mother wanted to hit Pearl River Mart.
- My mother wanted to go to Ricky’s to buy eye liner. (Alas, Greenpoint appears NOT to be getting one. Those of you needing funky wigs or butt plugs with have to go to Manhattan— though I suppose those who are in the market for the latter can save both time and money by hitting a produce stand and purchasing a turnip or carrot instead*)
- To test the limits of my father’s tolerance for shopping.
I will spare you the mundane details regarding points 2 and 3. Not only are they pretty boring, but I have a number of choice “Miss Heather’s parental” stories to relay already. Instead, I will get right to the good stuff: something I found at in the kitchenware section at Pearl River Mart.
Salt and pepper shakers shaped like cat paws. Smitten, I happily doled out the asking price of $11.50 for these bad boys. Not only is this a small price to pay for something so cool, but they are amazingly well designed: you fill the shakers by removing the pads of the “feet”. Pearl River Mart’s web site does not appear to sell these, so you will have to schlep down there in person to buy them.
Pearl River Mart
477 Broadway
New York, New York 10013
(212) 431-4770
The above pair of tuxedo paws is going to my buddy Lisacat. They also come in grey and white. Orange and white shakers were inexplicably absent (maybe they sold out???).
Miss Heather
*This is what some of my buddy Rachael’s high school classmates did when they decided to conduct a contest: who can wear a butt plug at school the longest. Participants who didn’t own the proper accoutrements used carrots instead. Teenagers are incredibly resourceful and clever people. I cannot think of a better way to ready one’s self for corporate America than to shove something up his/her ass and keep it there.
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