Everyone ready for the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair today? Remember that there will be no parking on 5th Avenue between 12th Street and Sterling Place between 11am and 6pm.
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Now for some of the stories you might have missed.
Green-Wood’s historian is standing up for the long-forgotten veterans.
Supercollider + wi-fi = sweet.
3 5th Avenue favorites land in NY Magazine’s Barhoppers Playbook.
Project Amelia celebrated wonderful news and the official launch of their website.
Rate your favorite Slope restaurants for the next Zagat guide.
Kahawa Cafe was closed by the health department, but they apparently cleaned up their act pretty quickly.
Share your Hurricane Sandy stories with the Brooklyn Public Library.
Have you had a chance to see A Beautiful Way To Go?
On this site in 1897…
Take a first bite at Nature’s Delite.
A diner a day in South Slope.
A lack of funding may close the Brooklyn Animal Foster Network.
When Oak, Birch, and Maple attack.
We spotted signs of life at Slope Park!
Take a Knuffle Bunny Tour through the neighborhood.
The couple behind Brownstone Cyclone chronicles one intense renovation ride.
Looking for a bar without a baby? Come to South Slope.
9 buildings are set for demolition on the corner of 4th Avenue and 11th Street.
Community Bookstore is opening a sister shop on Prospect Park West.
On this weekend in 1898, the panthers that watch over the 3rd Street entrance to Prospect Park were making quite a splash in Paris.
Image by gypsyjenna
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It might be hard to believe, but GoogaMooga, Fabulous 5th Ave, and massive stoop sales are not the only events rocking the neighborhood this weekend:
RedRum Motorcycle Club Spring Book Drive, BBQ and Bike Show
When: Saturday, May 18, from 12pm to 6pm
Where: 1022 39th Street, between 10th Ave and Ft. Hamilton Parkway
What: Bring a children’s book (or 2 or 3) and come support the Sunset Park After School Center.
How much: Admission is $10 with a Children’s book, $20 without a children’s book. All donations are welcome, and nobody is turned away. For more information, visit the RedRum Motorcycle Club website, or email contact@redrummc.com
Prospect Park Zoo Fleece Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19
Where: Prospect Park Zoo
What: Get ready for “wild and wooly fun” as the Prospect Park Zoo’s sheep get their annual haircut. Look for fun kids activities and special musical guests.
How much: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65+, $5 for children 3-12, and FREE for children under 3
Image via Prospect Park Zoo
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 over a century ago.
On this day in 1898, the panther statues (referred to in the article as pumas) that watch over the 3rd Street entrance to Prospect Park, were making quite a splash in Paris before officially settling down on their pedestals here in the Slope.
Instagrammer raphdelrio thinks their parenting skills might be little rusty.
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Warm weather + lack of storage space = STOOP SALES!
We’ve got a bunch of biggies in the neighborhood this weekend, so get out there and dig for those treasures you know you can’t live without.
When: Saturday, May 18 at 11am
Where: 9th Street, between 7th and 8th Ave
What: Gigantic multi-family sale featuring clothing, household goods, books, toys, furniture, ceramics, more. Proceeds benefit Morquio Syndrome.
When: Sunday, May 19, from 10am to 5pm
Where: 284 Prospect Park West, between 17th and 18th Street
What: The mecca of clothing (casual to fancy dress ranging in size from 18 months to size 6) and shoes (over 30 pairs for toddlers to size 1). Look for a lemonade stand, too!
When: Sunday, May 19, from 10am to 3pm (Please do not come before 10am)
Where: Windsor Place, between 7th and 8th Ave
What: Multi-family stoop sale with children’s and adult clothing, toys, books, furniture, jewelry, small appliances, and more.
When: Saturday, May 18, from 11am to 4pm
Where: 23rd Street, between 6th and 7th Ave
What: 7th Annual 23rd Street MEGA Stoop Sale. The block-long stoop sale will feature treasures from over 20 households. Definitely the stoop sale of the week!
Community Bookstore announced yesterday that it will be taking over Babbo’s Books, the six-year-old used bookstore at 242 Prospect Park West (between Windsor Place and Prospect Avenue) in Windsor Terrace. The newly-titled Terrace Books is set to open this summer, and they’ve let us know what we have to look forward to:
• A considered selection of used books, a few new books, books to give as gifts (especially around the holidays), kids’ books, and more
• Quick and easy delivery of new titles from Community Bookstore by bicycle
• All the out-of-print books and vintage dust jackets you can handle
• And for Babbo’s customers, we’ll honor your credits and gift certificates.
The news is coming just days after Leonora Stein, owner of Babbo’s Books, announced she would be closing the shop. According to Karma Brooklyn, she’s taken a new position at the Lower East Side Tenement Shop as book buyer.
Community Bookstore co-owner Stephanie Valdez tells us that they’re currently in the process of making some cosmetic changes to the space, and once those have been figured out they’ll set an official opening date. We’re excited to see the outcome!
Photo via Community Bookstore
Ever been curious to see what $7,500 and up a month will get you in the South Slope area? You’re in luck, because we’ve brought you our favorite ridiculously expensive rentals from the neighborhood this week. Check ‘em out, dream a little dream, and let us know what you think.
389 8th Street, between 6th and 7th Ave
Price: $7,500
Size: 3-bed, 3-bath
Available: May 19
Details: Ok, it’s 8th Street, but that’s close enough. Here’s what you’re looking at: completely renovated 2400 sq ft triplex, large living room featuring high exposed beam ceilings and an open chef’s kitchen (shown above), backyard patio and lawn, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, and English basement. Pets allowed.
Contact Corcoran at (212) 500-7005.
635 11th Street #2, between 8th and PPW
Price: $11,500 (Seriously)
Size: 5-bed, 3.5 bath
Available: June 15
Details: Wow. This completely renovated and landmarked brownstone, features a 3 zone central heating and air conditioning, central alarm; new windows with original stained glass transoms and shutters, cooks kitchen with Viking range, en suite bathrooms, two decorative fireplaces, master suite with walk-in custom closets, and private outdoor space
Contact Keller Williams at (917) 612-5874
If you’re feeling a little anti-GoogaMooga this Sunday, think about heading over to Sheepshead Bay to support our neighboring community as they continue to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
The 22nd Annual Bayfest, Brooklyn’s largest waterfront festival, is scheduled for May 19 from noon until 6pm, and Sheepshead Bites reports that the eight block event will have a little something for everyone, including those hardest hit by last year’s storm.
We admit we got a very late start preparing for BAYFEST because we were so involved with post-Sandy efforts. At the same time, we saw it as the perfect opportunity to support the community’s long-term recovery from the disaster, and the event has come together beautifully. We’re grateful and pleased about the number and variety of Sandy recovery organizations that will be on hand, and their eagerness to meet with and assist residents still suffering from the disaster.
At this writing, two dozen organizations will participate in Investors Bank BAYFEST (with more signing on), making it the largest event of its kind in Brooklyn to date. We were able to put this list together with the cooperation of the Brooklyn Long-Term Recovery Group, which brings together organizations that focus on coordinating to address the various unmet needs of Brooklyn’s Sandy survivors.
Music fan? Look for 22 performances on 2 different stages, with special appearances by Adriana Louise (The Voice, Season 3) and Good Day New York’s Michael “Big Mike” Lynche (American Idol, Season 9).
Concerned about getting there? It’s not too painful. “Take the Downtown Q train (NO B TRAIN) to Sheepshead Bay station. Exit at East 14th St. and Voorhies Ave. Walk EAST on Voorhies Ave. Turn RIGHT onto Sheepshead Bay Rd. Turn LEFT onto Emmons Ave. BayFest starts at Ocean Ave.”
For a complete list of recovery organizations, musical performances, kids activities, and more, visit the Sheepshead Bites information page, and consider stopping by to show a little Brooklyn love for our neighbors.
Image via Bayfest
There’s no need to fear, the MetroCard Van is here!
Well, it’s not here yet, but it will be soon.
Assemblymember Jim Brennan is bringing the MetroCard van to 416 7th Avenue, from 1pm to 3pm on Thursday, May 30. Friendly MTA representatives will be on hand to help neighbors apply for or refill reduced fare MetroCards, buy or refill regular MetroCards, and to answer any MetroCard related questions you might have.
For more information, call 718-330-1234.
Image via Assemblymember Jim Brennan
Brownstoner reported yesterday that 4th Avenue and 11th Street appears to be on the brink of one epic construction project.
In addition to the demolition of Cafe 474′s old building, which we reported had been purchased by Fourth Eleventh Development LLC back in February of this year, permits have also been issued for the demolition of 472 4th Avenue (Urban Spaces), the Laundromat at 470 4th Avenue, and five townhouses on 11th Street (233 – 241).
Brownstoner does note that “information behind the development LLC is scarce and they have not filed any new building permits yet, leaving the scale of the new development unknown,” so it’s still anyone’s guess as to what is coming. That said, we’d wager that the condo brigade is about to get a new member.
Image via Brownstoner
One ticket for parking on the sidewalk, and another for parking too close to the fire hydrant. Photo by mbakija.
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Looking for a bar without a baby? Come to South Slope.
The Village Voice listed ten Park Slope bars that haven’t been “ruined by babies,” and SIX of our locals (Lucky 13 Saloon, Freddy’s Bar, The Owl Farm, South, Buttermilk Bar, and Commonwealth) made the list.
You can check out the full story here.
Whether you’re paying homage to the Great GoogaMooga or showing some local pride on 5th Ave, South Slope is the place to be this weekend. Check out our top picks.
Movies at the Pavilion
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 188 Prospect Park West at 14th Street
What: Want to avoid the inevitable GoogaMooga/Brooklyn Half/Fabulous 5th crowds that will be descending on our community this weekend, but feeling trapped because the F and G are both going to be wonky? Take in a movie at the Pavilion. In addition to Peeples, Iron Man 3, and 42, Star Trek and The Great Gatsby are both playing.
How much: All shows before 4:00pm are $8.00 (no matinee pricing on Sundays). Shows after 4pm are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors (62+) and children (12 and under). All 3D films are an additional $3.
Great GoogaMooga
When: Kickoff Concert: Friday, May 17 from 4pm to 10pm, Weekend festival: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, 19 from 11am to 8pm
Where: Prospect Park
What: You know the drill by now. Music, food, lines, and GoogaMooga minions.
How much: Tickets for the kickoff concert are available for $54.50 a pop, but you’re probably out of luck if you’re still trying to score a free weekend ticket. That said, there appear to be a million and a half New Yorkers on Craigslist trying to sell their GoogaMooga passes if you can’t live without one.
The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
When: Sunday, May 19, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Fifth Avenue between 12th Street and Sterling Place
What: The annual street fair brings a day of fabulous family fun on Fifth Avenue, with live performances, local vendors, and special attractions (previous years have included rides, arts and crafts, antique cars, and puppetry theater arts).
How much: Free!
Shred Fest
When: Sunday, May 19, 10am to 4pm
Where: Prospect Park West and 3rd Street
What: Safely shred papers containing personal information for free using shredding trucks, and get free identity theft prevention tips. The first 5 people to arrive with your papers to shred will also receive a FREE paper shredder from Staples
How much: FREE
Photo via All About 5th
Get ready for another wonky weekend of G and F trains!
Jamaica-bound F trains run express from Church Av to Smith-9 Sts
Weekend, 11:45 p.m. Friday May 17 to 5:00 a.m. May 20
No Jamaica-bound service at Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park, and 4 Av-9 St.
For service to these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Smith-9th Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F. For service from these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
No G trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Ave
Weekends, 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday until May 20
No G service at Bergen, Carroll, Smith-9th Sts, 4 Av-9 St, 7 Av, 15 St-Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
These schedules sometimes change, so check mta.info for the latest information.
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