Pamela Wong

Arts & Culture

Nightlight: A Candle Inspired By Tom Fruin’s Water Towers

CLINTON HILL – Local design studio and fragrance brand Joya has teamed up with artist Tom Fruin for a true Brooklyn collaboration—a colorful, lightly-scented candle inspired by his iconic plexiglass water towers. Nightlight by Tom Fruin and Joya (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)Fruin’s Watertower (2012), displayed atop 20 Jay Street,

Boerum Hill

Another 12-Story Residential Building Planned For 4th Avenue

PARK SLOPE – The group of low-rise buildings spanning the east side of 4th Avenue from St. Marks Place to Warren Street will soon become a 125-foot-high, 12-story apartment building, The Real Deal reports. 85 4th Avenue (via Google Maps)Developer Harry Einhorn filed for a NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Downtown Brooklyn

Schaller’s Stube: Uptown Sausage Bar Comes To Downtown Brooklyn

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – A pedigreed German-style charcuterie and sausage bar will soon join the lineup of food vendors at Dekalb Market Hall. Courtesy of Schaller’s StubeSchaller’s Stube—”a Berlin style street food stand with a New York sensibility”—will officially open on Friday, November 1 at the City Point

Arts & Culture

A Swinging Good Time: Made In New York Jazz Cafe & Bar

PARK SLOPE – A new Park Slope jazz venue officially celebrated its grand opening over the weekend with a trio of jazz greats. Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Lenny White perform during Made in New York’s grand opening weekend (Photo: Nathan Haselby)Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist

Events

Support CHiPS By Dining At A Local Eatery Oct. 29

GOWANUS/PARK SLOPE – Make dinner or drink plans Tuesday night at a local restaurant or bar and support CHiPS, the 4th Avenue soup kitchen and shelter for homeless moms. CHiPS, 200 4th Avenue (via Google Maps)Eleven restaurants in the Gowanus/Park Slope area will participate in the annual Night

environment

No CSO! Activists Evoke Gowanus Canal ‘Poonami’

GOWANUS – In an effort to bring attention to the area’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) problem, activists marched at Thomas Greene Playground on Saturday with reminders of the notorious Gowanus Canal “Poonami.” Members of the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice marched during Thomas Greene Park’s Halloween Parade (Pamela Wong/

Business

Wegmans Opens Sunday, October 27

Courtesy of WegmansBROOKLYN NAVY YARD – The wait is nearly over for Wegmaniacs. New York City’s first Wegmans supermarket officially opens its doors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard at 7am on Sunday, October 27. Bklyner has been following the status of the store for what feels like an eternity. The

Coney Island

Coney Island USA Hosts Halloween-Themed Fundraiser Nov. 2

CONEY ISLAND – Coney Island USA, the non-profit arts organization dedicated to the revitalization of the beachfront neighborhood, will host its 2019 fall fundraiser, “Creeptacular,” on Saturday, November 2. Proceeds from the event will support off-season programming, institutional development, and renovations to Coney Island USA’s landmarked headquarters at 1208 Surf

Food & Drink

Not Just Chocolate: New Park Slope Shop Creates Edible Works of Art

A selection of treats at Not Just Chocolate, 537 5th Avenue, Park Slope (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE – A new shop in Park Slope offers a selection of chocolate masterpieces that look almost too beautiful to eat. Not Just Chocolate officially opened at 537 5th Avenue (at 14th Street) last

Business

Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg Return to Williamsburg for Winter Season

Via brooklynflea.comWILLIAMSBURG – Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg will return to Williamsburg for the winter season starting Saturday, November 2. The popular markets will set up shop in a 25,000-square-foot venue on the top floor of 25 Kent Avenue, a new eight-story office building that has hosted a variety of

Arts & Culture

Gowanus Manufacturers Highlighted in New Calendar

GOWANUS – Gowanus Souvenir Shop hosted a launch party over the weekend for the release of its latest Souvenir Edition—the Gowanus Manufacturing Calendar 2020. Via gowanussouvenir.comThe calendar focuses on old and new manufacturing businesses as well as the people who run them and work there—many for several generations—

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Celebrates 165 Years and Seeks New Home

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – As the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange celebrated its 165th anniversary on Tuesday evening, the not-for-profit announced that it will soon have to vacate its longtime storefront at 55 Pierrepont Street. Brooklyn Women’s Exchange 165th Anniversary Celebration held at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, 13 Pineapple Street (Pamela

Events

Spook-tacular Halloween Events In Brooklyn

Argyle Street, Ditmas Park (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)Saturday, October 263RD ANNUAL KIDS HALLOWEEN PARADE + SCAVENGER HUNT Industry City, 274 36th Street, Sunset Park, 10am-4pm The third annual Kids’ Halloween Parade + Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt will include mural painting, a pumpkin patch, and other family-friendly activities. 21ST ANNUAL GREAT PUPKIN DOG COSTUME

Arts & Culture

Art Cake: A Self-Sustaining Affordable Studio Program for Artists

SUNSET PARK – Two artist brothers opened a new arts facility in Sunset Park last month providing space and affordable studios for production and creatives. Art Cake debuted on September 7 at 214 40th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) in Sunset Park. The 13,000-square-foot former industrial building was gutted

Arts & Culture

MoCADA Mural Reminds Brooklynites To ‘Take It Easy’

FORT GREENE – The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) unveiled a new mural Saturday on Fort Greene Place across from the Atlantic Terminal Mall. MoCADA’s ‘Take It Easy’ mural on Fort Greene Place (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)Titled Take It Easy, the artwork features a cast of colorful characters

Arts & Culture

Gowanus Open Studios: 400+ Artists, Disco Balls, Giant Ants & More

GOWANUS – Thousands flocked to Gowanus over the weekend to check out the largest Gowanus Open Studios yet. Now in its 23rd year, the Arts Gowanus event presented work by more than 400 artists in and around the neighborhood. “It’s been great so far. Tomorrow it’s supposed to rain,

Coney Island

Making Strides: Walk, Eat & Drink To Fight Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness. Courtesy of Salman Asif.BROOKLYN – More than 30,000 New Yorkers are expected to participate in Sunday’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Brooklyn 5k walk on Coney Island. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local breast cancer survivors, families, caregivers, and volunteers will

Arts & Culture

Weekend Events October 18-20 (Fall Festivals, Book Sales, 24-Hour Raga Marathon & More)

There is so much happening this weekend from open studios, movies, music, fall festivals, and even a Howl-o-Ween block party. The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and the BRIC JazzFest both kick off this weekend. On Saturday, you can cheer on the runners at the NYC RUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon. And

Arts & Culture

Sunset Park Open Studios, Oct 18-19

SUNSET PARK – Art lovers have been busy lately checking out open studio events in Bushwick and Red Hook. Along with the 23rd annual Gowanus Open Studios taking place this weekend, several arts venues in Sunset Park will also offer a variety of opportunities to meet artists and check out their

Arts & Culture

Brooklyn Academy of Music Opens BAM Strong And 2019 Next Wave Festival

Ribbon-cutting for BAM Strong. Holding scissors is BAM Trustee, Brigette Vosse. To her left are BAM President Katy Clark and Council Member Robert Cornegy (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)FORT GREENE – BAM had lots to celebrate Tuesday evening—reopening the renovated Harvey Theater, the grand opening of its new visual arts space,

Animals

Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s Halloween Block Party: A Howling Good Time!

WINDSOR TERRACE – Celebrate Halloween a little early while helping to raise funds for a beloved animal shelter. Sean Casey Animal Rescue (SCAR) will hosts its 12th annual Howl-o-Ween Bark Block Party on Sunday, Oct. 20, the organization’s annual spooky-themed fundraiser and adoption event. DJ Maria Milito will host the

Arts & Culture

Irondale Presents 37th Season Of Politically Engaged Theater

FORT GREENE – The Irondale Ensemble Project, one of the longest running ensemble theater groups in the country, recently announced its 2019-2020 season, which promises to be “politically relevant and emotionally charged.” Irondale, 85 South Oxford Street (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)The 37th season opens and closes with two new cycles of

Arts & Culture

BRIC JazzFest: A Week Of Concerts, Film, Poetry & More

FORT GREENE – The fifth annual BRIC JazzFest returns on Saturday featuring a week of concerts, talks, poetry, film, and dance, culminating in a three-night live music marathon (Oct. 24-26) taking place on three stages throughout BRIC House. The fest, which will showcase international acts as well as local artists, kicks

Arts & Culture

Red Hook Open Studios: Painting, Woodwork, Surfboards & More

RED HOOK – Van Brunt and nearby streets were bustling over the weekend as more than 30 artists, makers, and galleries welcomed visitors into their workspaces during the Red Hook Open Studios. Red Hook (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)The weather was perfect for strolling around the waterfront neighborhood, peeking into participating venues,

Arts & Culture

Community Board 6 Supports Redevelopment Of Old American Can Factory

GOWANUS – Community Board 6 voted in favor of plans to redevelop The Old American Can Factory which would allow the historic complex to offer more affordable workspace to local artists and creatives. The Old American Can Company at 3rd Street & 3rd Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)“What he is