Calling all Non-Native New York Artist!

Hey everybody do you have any artist friends who didn't grow up in New York?  If you do then you should tell them about Non-Native New York, which is an Art show being put together to showcase Non-Native New York artists!  While I am not a visual artist, I am a transplant originally from  Houston.  This is such a refreshing thing to see.  The goal of this project is to shine a light on the artistic contributions made by those of us from other lands who came to the Big Apple to grow as artists.  I think this show will be a great one, as another of its' goals is to have art submitted that also reflects the artists' New York experience.  Another plus is that it is a showcase for Brooklyn artists only!  I love seeing projects like this!  Celebrate Brooklyn as well as where you came from-what a great idea!  I encourage anyone with Artist friends to check this thing out and have them submit work!  It will cost them nothing!
http://24sevenbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-for-non-native-brooklyn-art.html

ARTup Spaces Wants to Bring Attention to Your Storefront! Call to Artists, Shopkeepers, Building Owners & Sponsors!

Whether your building is empty or occupied ARTup Spaces can make it pop-out!

We’re looking for common ground -- pop-up places where artists can convert underutilized spaces and storefront windows to showcase their contemporary works! Other pop-up possibilities are temporary places for art studios; theater, rehearsal spaces; space for a photo-shoot; a pop-up shop; a screening; an exhibition or a workshop!

While promoting a win-win building-owners provide a temporary stop-gap for artists while they, along with the neighborhood, see their empty or underutilized real estate put to good use. Artists and property owners are joining forces to come up with short-term pop-ups that create buzz, the now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t facet adds an extra kick! ARTup Spaces can window-dress your place, bringing contemporary art to the windows of vacant storefronts -- visual-art installations or live-performance, bringing even more foot traffic to your block. Is your space zoned for live-work? ARTup Spaces can connect you with long-term tenants too.

Calling all artists, shop-keepers, building owners and sponsors -- want to connect? Contact here: art.up4u@gmail.com

Robots in Boerum Hill

Probably the best thing about being an agent is the people you meet. Today I met a guy that makes robots...on 3rd Ave! That's right our great South Brooklyn hood has smart guys making smart machines. Trying to tap into the 3d revolution (that I guess guys like me are into), MarkerBot makes robots that make things. Check them out and support our locals. I'm saving up for the Cupcake Deluxe.

Steak au Poivre

I love a good steak. I often seek out restaurants that have a good steak. I have eaten a lot of steak and know a good one when I taste one. One of the best steaks I have had in Carroll Gardens is at Quercy on Court St. between Baltic St. and Kane St. First of all it is a dry aged black angus steak. Then they must cook it at such a high temperature that the outside of it is so crispy and the inside is perfectly cooked, I enjoyed mine medium. The texture is so good and the au poivre sauce is rich and delicious. The steak stays perfectly crispy until the last bite even though it is covered in sauce. Served with a glass of red wine, it is perfection.

Mother & Child

This is a beautiful photo I captured in the Fall of 2008. I was taking a photography class at Brooklyn College and my theme was Mother & Child. I walked down Court Street asking women with children if it was alright if I took photos of them. Most of them told me no. It was on Court Street at the corner of Dean in front of Starbucks that I asked this beautiful pregnant woman with her 2 year old daughter if I could take some photos of them. The lady was flattered and said yes, so I started clicking away. Unfortunately, I couldn't find enough women to take photos of so I had to change my theme to cats and dogs, which, might I add, I love as well.

The theme of Mother & Child has stuck in my mind ever since. I am taking an independent workstudy program at Brooklyn College this semester and decided I will continue with my Mother & Child project. But, it's different this time around. I would like to take photos of a mother and her child(ren), not only little children, a mother with her sons and/or daughters no matter the age, because as we all are aware no matter how old we are we are STILL our mother's child, LOL!

If anyone is interested in taking a part in this project you can contact me at (646).492.2219 or email me at j-ciliento@hotmail.com.

Thank you!

All the Best,

Jo-Jo

By the way the color photo is of my mom and I

New Cuban Rest. Sails Into Clinton HIll

Great news for food fans in Clinton Hill. A new little family owned Cuban place, Pilar, has opened up at 393 Classon (btwn. Clifton Pl and Greene Ave.). Pilar takes its name from the boat used by Ernest Hemingway during his years in Cuba- and of course features some photos of the aforementioned with some pretty impressively sized trophy fish. This is a great place for lunch (check out the classic Cuban sandwich) and dinner is served up with a different daily special each day...so you have to keep coming back different days to try all the deliciousness. The restaurant is housed in a small storefront so don't expect too much fanfare, however prices are very reasonable making it well worth checking out.

Be our neighbor! Amazing 1500 sf live/work rental w/garden

We don't usually hawk our listings on the blog, but this one is really special. We're showing it by appointment tomorrow from noon to 2pm. Stop by after the Realty Collective stoop sale!

Click this link for more info.

$500 award for Red Hook design competition

See below for the competition specifics - the selected logo will be a huge part of Soler Pupusas display at their food stands in the Brooklyn Flea as well as their upcoming location at Central Park's Summerstage. All submissions must be received by April 15, 2010 and should be sent to edemetriou@sbidc.org. For more information, contact Elizabeth Demetriou (718) 965-3100 Ext.104. Thanks. Andrew

 

CALLING ALL RED HOOK ARTISTS

Soler Pupusas of Red Hook are holding a design competition and are looking for Red Hook artists to portray a logo/emblem of their family business. The winner will receive a $500 award and a free pupusa lunch/dinner. The winning design will become the new official sign/logo representing Soler Pupusas of Red Hook and will be reflected in all signage and marketing materials.

Possible design elements should include:

·         A name, word, logo, or statement that appropriately reflects on and identifies Reina & Rafael Soler as part of the Red Hook Food Vendors, but also as independent business owners.
·         Design logo could be words, symbols, or a combination of both. If symbols are used, special attention will be given to those reflecting cultural connections between Reina & Rafael's heritage & the environment they operate in (Red Hook). A big plus will be given to any symbol reflecting the Mayan/Pipil influence on the traditional food served(pupusas).
·         Lively colors are always good. while not a determinant factor in selection, festive colors will attract our attention. Of course, if there is an elegant combination of darker\more traditional colors in design, then it will also make the cut.

Here's a little background form Reina & Rafael Soler:

·         Rafael Soler is from Dominican Republic & Reina Soler-Bermudez is from El Salvador. They are primarily best known for their pupusas & tamales (a traditional dish from El Salvador), and for their fusion of Dominican favorite street foods like fried plantain, sausages, steaks, rice, beans, and chimichurri (Dominican-style sandwich). Their most popular dish is the Red Hook Pupusa platter which includes pupusas, fried plantain, Salvadoran cream, & curtido(pickled cabbage) & tomato sauce. 
·         Rafael & Reina Soler also operate a satellite stand at the Brooklyn Flea at Fort Greene & 1 Hanson Pl. They will also soon open a concession stand at the famed Summer Stage concert theater in Central Park.
·         Rafael was the first RHFV to participate in the Vendy's in 2008. He is also one of the most successful vendors at the RHFV ballfields, and perhaps the most popular at the Brooklyn Flea
There's plenty on the internet about Rafael Soler. NYTimes called him "The Nobu of Red Hook"  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/nyregion/thecity/12disp.html 
Reina & Rafael also appeared on the Martha Stewart Show live last November, preparing their  now famous pupusas http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pupusas-de-queso .

I heart Art! opens tomorrow!

                           invites you to:

 

  

Saturday, April 17, 1PM–5PM 

WORK Gallery, 65 Union Street, Brooklyn NY 11231

 

 

 

An exciting opportunity to purchase small works of art by over 100 emerging and midcareer artists for the affordable price of $60, along with a small selection of works up for silent auction.

 

Join us at the red tin shack on the scenic Red Hook Brooklyn waterfront for live music, art, cupcakes, and drinks.

 

Silent auction works can be previewed online at redtinshack.com/iheartart   

 

 

 

Silent Auction Artists Include:

Eric Ayotte, Trevor Babb, Jeff Barnett-Winsby, Caitlin Berrigan, Jonah Birns, Rafael Bogarin, Michelle Brody, Vince Ciniglio, John Delk, Adam Eckstrom, Hope Gangloff, Ghost of a Dream, Sarah Hardesty, Lisa Iglesias, Michelle Leftheris, Jane South, Gabriela Vainsencher, Sarah Walko, Brian Zegeer

 

 

Special appearance and bakesale by:

 

 

Small Works Artists Include: 

Aaron Graham, Adrienne Lopez, Aimee Hertog, Alex Passapera, Ali Aschman, Alic Trossman, Allison Kaufman, Amanda Wallace, Ana Catalina Rojas, Andrea Morganstern, Andrew Coates, Andrew Fish, Andrew Small, Andy Jackson, Antonio Serna, Aron Chang, Ben Brown, Bonnie Gloris, Brad Fesmire, Brece Honeycutt, Carissa Spatcher, Cassandra Jenkins, Cecilia Fletcher, Charlene Weisler, Charles Printz Kopelson, Christina Soriano, Christine Herman, Claudia Sbrissa, Clement Valla, Coco Papy, Colleen Sanders, Coralina Meyer, Craig Wickwire, Cynthia Hsieh, Dana Bunker, Daniel Ostrov, Danielle de Picciotto, Danny Balgley, David Graham, Deanna Lee, Deric Carner, Diane Schapira, Donna Faranda, Dutch Masterson, Elias Ragues, Elise Graham, Elise Blumberg, Elizabeth Corkery, Ember Soberman, Emile Dubuisson, Eva Dabara, Eva Nordus, Fabian Tabibian, Fonda Yoshimoto, Frank Ryan, Gary Duehr, Hannah Barnes, Henry Klimowicz, Ian Trask, Jamila Drott, Jeanne Brasile, Jennifer Garza-Cuen, Jenny Zhang, Jenny Brown, Jeremy Couillard, Jess Levey, Ji Yoon Oh, Jin HA, Joe Goodwin, Joel Schapira, Joey Syta, Josh Kesner, Julia Hyde, Junpei Murao, Kara Rooney, Karen Culbreth, Karen Hesse Flatow, Karin Stothart, Kelly Goff, Kendall Glover, Kylin O'Brien, Lauren Rice, Lindsay Le Blanc, Lucia Cullinane Garcia, Madeleine Barnes Barnnes, Magda Gomez, Maggie Lee, Maki Kaoru, Mara Sprafkin, Marco Marco, Margaret Inga Wiatrowski, Mari Oshima, Mark Velasquez, Mary Lydecker, Matt Lucas, Matthew Wilson, Mattthew Cylinder, Maxim Ryazansky, Melanie Diaz, Melissa Barrett, Michael Gellatly, Michael Sarff, Michelle Bunnyphonic, Michelle Leftheris, Michelle Scourtos, Mike Glier, Nadine Donath, Nick Johnson, Nikki Romanello, Peggy Tan, Pia Howell, Rachel Schapira, Rick Caruso, Robert Covington, Robin Tewes, Rui Sasaki, Ryan Frank, Sarah Walko, Sasha Su Shaw, Sena Clara Creston, Shana Siegel, Sijia Chen, Siobhan McBride, Sophia Dawson, Stephanie Terelak, Talia Shulze, Tess Bricker, Toni-Lee Sangastiano, William Gabaldon, Yayoi Asoma, Zac Braun

Buttermilk Channel: true comfort food

The boys at immaculate infatuation have given high marks to local fave Buttermilk Channel, saying it exceeded their expectations. Take that, Tipsy Parson! Brooklyn wins again!