Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Sacre Bleu” by Christopher Moore
In Paris, in the second half of the 19th century, the painters Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Seurat,…
April 27, 2012-
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Local Performer Leads Sensorial Journey Through “Farm to Table” Process
Dance and performance artist Carrie Ahern brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “you are what you eat”…
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Brooklyn Bugle Pals The Kin Add Their Voice to World Malaria Day
April 25 is World Malaria Day and Interscope Recording Group (and Brooklyn Bugle Sessions alum) The Kin lend their…
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Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Next to Love” by Ellen Feldman
The title of Ellen Feldman’s novel is ascribed to Eric Partridge, the British lexicographer, who, as a young recruit,…
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Cobble Hill Tree Fund Hosts Annual Plant Sale Saturday April 28
The Cobble Hill Tree Fund is hosting its annual fundraising Plant Sale on Saturday April 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cobble Hill Park at Clinton & Congress streets. In case of rain, the event moves to Sunday April 29. A wide variety of annuals, herbs and perennials will be available, as well […]
April 21, 2012
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Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” by Deborah Moggach
Until I came across a copy in the local branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, I had no idea…
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‘Serious Eats’ Returns To Cobble Hill, With High Marks For Spanish ‘La Vera’
Serious Eats seems to have some serious love for the ever-evolving restaurant scene in Cobble Hill. A week after serving up a loving review of intimate eatery Battersby (255 Smith Street), the webbie is licking its chops over La Vara, a new Spanish restaurant at 268 Clinton Street, which explores the Moorish and Jewish flavors […]
April 19, 2012
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Reminder: Squadron’s Community Convention Sunday
State Senator Daniel Squadron will host his fourth annual Community Convention this Sunday, April 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the High School of Economics and Finance, 100 Trinity Place (one block west of Broadway, between Cedar and Thames Streets), in downtown Manhattan. The keynote speaker will be MTA chair and Brooklyn Heights resident […]
April 19, 2012
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Boerum Hill Resident Tracy K. Smith Wins Pulitzer Prize For Poetry
Boerum Hill resident Tracy K. Smith has won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for poetry for her collection “Life on Mars,” which the prize committee called “a collection of bold, skillful poems, taking readers into the universe and moving them to an authentic mix of joy and pain.” There was plenty for Smith to celebrate when […]
April 19, 2012
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Cobble Hill Association Calling for Executive Board Candidates
The Cobble Hill Association has issued an open call for nominations to form its new Executive Board of officers for the 2012-2014 term. Its Nominating Committee invites any interested residents to join an open meeting Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Cobble Hill Community Room at 250 Baltic Street, off Court Street. Please […]
April 18, 2012
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