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‘Keith Haring: 1978-1982,’ Brooklyn Museum Exhibition, Examines Pop Artist’s Early Works And Socio-Political Relevance

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by admin

via huffingtonpost.com “The show’s curators have wisely looked beyond the cartoonish, almost childlike dancers, flying saucers and barking dogs which have become synonymous with Haring’s work (though all are, of course, represented throughout), incorporating notebook sketches, collages, photos videos and … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Kosher Sushi in Brooklyn?

Posted on Feb 24, 2012 by admin

Does kosher sushi really exist? It certainly does, and in Brooklyn, you’ve got plenty of options for when you need to find a lunch or dinner place for you and an orthodox friend. As long as the fish itself is … Continue reading →

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Southpaw Co-Owner Mikey Palms Gets Married; New Baby May Jump Velvet Ropes at Kids Club

Posted on Feb 22, 2012 by admin

Mikey Palms, co-owner of the now-defunct Southpaw, just got married on Saturday night to Nicole Gunther, a source tells us. But there’s more: “I was at Southpaw’s final night on Monday and was informed by someone there that he’s going … Continue reading →

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How to Raise Kids in Brooklyn: 9 French Tips to Avoid Horribly Permissive Parenting

Posted on Feb 22, 2012 by admin

To raise confident, independent, and generally awesome kids, Brooklyn parents could learn a lot from the French. Continue reading →

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Promote Your Local Brooklyn Business for Free Just by Uploading a Photo

Posted on Feb 22, 2012 by admin

This is Alyssa Ettinger, an accomplished and creative potter who works out of  a studio in an old warehouse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. She’s using Brooklynian Local Businesses, a simple and free way to promote your local business just by uploading a … Continue reading →

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Lil’ Kim (Brooklyn) vs Lil’ Kim (North Korea): How to Tell the Difference

Posted on Feb 21, 2012 by admin

Handy comparison chart to tell the difference between Brooklyn’s Lil’ Kim and Kim Jong-un (who Time Magazine call the “Lil’ Kim” of North Korea). Continue reading →

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Greenpoint: Watch BBC Video on Hipster vs. Immigrant Cultural Battle

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by admin

BBC investigates the impact of hipster encroachment on immigrant Pole and Latino communities in Greenpoint. Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Music Curates Concerts in Unusual Places

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by admin

Mason Jar Music (Kensington, Brooklyn) connects artists with fans in groundbreaking ways, like Feist’s secret Harlem concert. Continue reading →

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Babyccinos, Coffee for Kids: Brooklyn Late to Party

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by admin

Brooklyn coffee shops are serving Babyccinos: tiny decaf cappuccinos, or steamed milk and foam, known to Baristas in Australia & Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Burger Madness: Chez Bibis Promises Cheap Burgers in Pricey Park Slope

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by admin

Chez Bibis Burger Bar is bringing beer and “very inexpensive” burgers on Fifth Avenue. Continue reading →

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Sidney Frumkin is the Most Famous Jewish Matador From Park Slope

Posted on Feb 15, 2012 by admin

Bullfighter Sidney Franklin was born Sidney Frumkin in 1903 on Jackson Place off 16th Street near Seventh Avenue. He went on to become one of the top matadors in the world, and claimed some rather famous fans, including Ernest Hemingway. “No history of … Continue reading →

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Pre-Teen Gets Horrific Intro to Male Anatomy via “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”

Posted on Feb 15, 2012 by admin

Julia Wertz learned about “wormy white” male anatomy through this passage in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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