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Photo Of The Day: Frozen Trashsicle
The melting snow and ice are revealing all sorts of delightful treasures on the sidewalk. Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@southslopenews.com, and we’ll post them on the blog. Looking for a way to keep up with the site all week? Sign
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History At Home: This Day In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle archives, and explore what was happening around South Slope
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Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Opera On Tap Auditions When: Saturday, March 8, 12-7pm Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets What: If you’ve ever dreamed of joining the amazingly talented performers of Opera on Tap, the group is holding auditions on Saturday for men and mezzos (no sopranos this season). How
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Photo Of The Day: Open Source
Photo of Open Source Gallery by abroderick388. Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@southslopenews.com, and we’ll post them on the blog. Looking for a way to keep up with the site all week? Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, and Twitter.
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Help PS 10 Rock By Taking Out An Ad In Their March Program
Have a business that would like to show some love to one of our local schools? The popular PS 10 Rocks fundraiser, where parents and teachers take the stage to perform live music for their adoring fans, returns on March 28th, and they’re looking for folks to advertise in the program. Ads are $25 for a business card
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The Joyful Mommas Are Happy At Harmony Playground
Ready to get Happy? The Joyful Mommas sure were when they met up at Harmony Playground on Thursday, and let loose to the Pharrell Williams song Happy. Inspired by the initial release of Happy’s video, which featured 24 hours of people dancing to the tune around Los Angeles, videographer The Geoff Man has spent the last several weeks shooting people getting Happy across
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South Slope Rental Roundup
On the lookout for a new rental? You’re in luck, because we’ve found three area apartments that have recently hit the market. Best of all, they’re $2,000 or less a month. 4th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets Price: $1,800 Size: 1-bed, 1-bath Available: Now Details: First up is a newly remodeled unit with hardwoods throughout, cherry cabinets, granite
Enjoy A Moonlight Stroll Through Prospect Park March 20
Ever wanted to explore Prospect Park after dark? Now is your chance with this month’s family friendly Moonlight Walk, scheduled for March 20, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Audubon Center. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in both hiking and stargazing, before finishing up the evening with hot chocolate and s’mores (yum). The cash
Afternoon Bite From Monsignor’s
Leaving the meat out of your menu for Ash Wednesday? Monsignor’s (679 5th Avenue, between 20th and 21st Streets) has a baked ziti lunch special you won’t want to miss. For $7.95, you’ll receive a huge serving of rigatoni in tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, fresh herbs, and two pieces of garlic bread. The pasta was
History At Home: This Day In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle archives, and explore what was happening around South Slope
Adoptable Animal Of The Week: Stella
If our warmer weekend forecast has you dreaming of long afternoons in the park with a pup, Sean Casey Animal Rescue has a lovely young lady you should meet. Stella, a 1 1/2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier/Whippet mix, is spayed, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas & ticks, and is up to date with vaccinations. Her adoption fee
Date Change For 72nd Precinct Community Council Meetings
If you were planning to attend the March 72nd Precinct Community Council meeting, take note of an important date change. From this month forward, all community council meetings will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, as opposed to the second Tuesday. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm on Tuesday, March 18,
Still No Signs Of Life At 4th Avenue’s Park Slope Laundromat
According to signs posted outside of 510 4th Avenue, the Park Slope Laundromat was scheduled to reopen on February 24. That date has come and gone, though, and the gates remain down. When we called today, a gentleman told us that they will “definitely reopen sometime next week,” and that “it has just taken a
Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Opera On Tap Auditions When: Saturday, March 8, 12-7pm Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets What: If you’ve ever dreamed of joining the amazingly talented performers of Opera on Tap, the group is holding auditions on Saturday for men and mezzos (no sopranos this season). How
South Slope Rental Roundup
On the lookout for a new rental? You’re in luck, because we’ve found three area apartments that have recently hit the market. Best of all, they’re $2,000 or less a month. 4th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets Price: $1,800 Size: 1-bed, 1-bath Available: Now Details: First up is a newly remodeled unit with hardwoods throughout, cherry cabinets, granite
Date Change For 72nd Precinct Community Council Meetings
If you were planning to attend the March 72nd Precinct Community Council meeting, take note of an important date change. From this month forward, all community council meetings will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, as opposed to the second Tuesday. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm on Tuesday, March 18,
