Angel St Thrift Shop Benefit, Preview Tonight
The nice people at the Angel Street Thrift Shop will be throwing a Garden Party this weekend to benefit individuals and families affected by substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Mental Illness. While the fundraiser,…
The Morning Photo + Links
Hazy view of Manhattan. Photo: Mark Hulbert A look inside Williamsburg’s first bowling alley/concert venue/restaurant/bar, aka Brooklyn Bowl. [NY Mag] Gothamist takes a peek at the McCarren Pool renovations. [Gothamist] …
The BAG, for NAG
Weezer fans and NAG supporters packed the back room of Union Pool last night to hear The Blue Album Group cover the band’s eponymous classic. The BAG was note-for-note on ’90s alt anthems…
Mayor and Local Politicians Win the Right to Run Again
The U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday ruled that a bill overturning term limits, passed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in November, is legal. The bill will enable the Mayor, as well as the Public…
Public Art Coalition to Beautify India St
The North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition was organized by council member David Yassky as a means to collaborate with community artists to beautify North Brooklyn through public art. The India Street Mural Project…
The Morning Photo + Links
The Williamsburg Bridge from Hope St. Photo: Eric Ryan Anderson Tom Potter, co-founder of The Brooklyn Brewery, plans to open NYC’s first post-prohibition distillery, possibly in Williamsburg. [Daily News] Scottish post-rockers…
Extra Oomph! Interview with Artist Linda Zacks
By Jeanne Fury Our latest cover artist is Linda Zacks, a Williamsburg resident for many years. An illustrious career to her credit, she rode the web boom, first at a Soho start-up and…
