Brooklyn Heights is a hotbed of squash–not the kind you eat, but the kind you play. As this Eagle article notes, the Heights Casino “might well be called the squash center of the universe.” Despite the sport’s international popularity, it is as yet not recognized for the Olympics. To boost its chances of being added […]
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The third-annual Brooklyn Heights Association Dog Show Sunday, held during the Montague Street Business Improvement District’s Summer Space event, certainly demonstrated the passion neighborhood residents have for their pooches. Before hundreds on onlookers, 63 dogs participated, with nine dogs crowned the 2012 victors in the following categories… Finn, Best Treat Catcher; human companion: Rachel Epson […]
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Dekalb Market, which was booted by development at its Downtown Brooklyn locale, will host a farewell party on Sunday, September 30, from 3-9 p.m. Among the features: an authentic Pig Roast hosted by modern Filipino food vendor Maharlika ($30 a plate), ping pong courtesy of party sponsor PUMA, and a bouncy castle for kids. Throughout […]
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While Sunday’s second Montague Street BID Summer Space event included plenty of recreational activities, with music, games, dance, restaurant & retailer goodies, the main event was without a doubt the annual Brooklyn Heights Association-sponsored Dog Show, which offered prizes for: Best Treat Catcher, Best Tail Wagger, Best Hairdo, Coolest Ears, Best Trick, Cutest Medium-Big Dog, […]
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Hundreds of authors and 70s TV icon Jimmy “JJ” Walker were on hand for the 6th annual Brooklyn Book…
September 24, 2012New York magazine and design periodical Dwell are co-sponsoring the City Modern Brooklyn Home Tour, with five renovated homes in Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights, on Sunday, October 7. The starting point is modular design retailer Module R, 141 Atlantic Avenue (between Clinton and Henry). For more information, see the Brooklyn Heights Blog here. (Photo: […]
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Reminder: This Sunday, September 9th, the Montague Street BID launches its annual Summer Space, with a fun-filled day of freebies. Brooklyn Heights’ main thoroughfare will be closed to traffic and re-imagined as a pedestrian oasis from noon to 5 p.m., as restaurants expand outdoor seating, retailers offer special promotions and services, and hundreds of tables […]
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The Transit Museum is embarking on a new year of Subway Sleuths, a special after school program for children…
September 5, 2012The ever-entertaining end-of-summer Atlantic Antic—which brings madness, music and playful mayhem to a 10-block stretch of Atlantic Avenue, bordering Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill—will convene Sunday, September 30, noon to 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, it offers 500+ retailers and pop-up shops pawning goodies, food, dancing, family fun and more, […]
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The ever-entertaining end-of-summer Atlantic Antic—which brings madness, music and playful mayhem to a 10-block stretch of Atlantic Avenue, bordering Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill—will convene Sunday, September 30, noon to 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC), it offers 500+ retailers and pop-up shops pawning goodies, food, dancing, family fun and […]
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