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Posted by LaurelB on 06 16th, 2011
Nostrand Avenue – You Thought You Knew, But You Had No Idea…
Nostrand Park – in collaboration with VAMOS Architects, Masai Marketing, NYC Dept of Small Business Services, and desigNYC – is excited to announce the launch of its new pilot program, Destination Nostrand, intended to beautify, promote, enliven, and enhance Nostrand...
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Posted by Abeni G. on 10 20th, 2011
Occupy Wall Street’s – 1st Brooklyn General Assembly – Tonight On Franklin Ave.
Occupy Wall Street's 1st Brooklyn General Assembly - Franklin Ave
Occupy Wall Street – which began on Oct. 17, 2011, is a self – pro-claimed -
“leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions”.
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Posted by LaurelB on 09 30th, 2011
Cocktails for a Cause at Vodou Bar – This Saturday 10.1.11
If you all haven’t had a chance to check out the fabulous Vodou Bar on Nostrand yet, here is a great reason and opportunity:
Come support the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger – a nonprofit food pantry working vigorously to end hunger. The BSCAH provides the only...
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Posted by professorf on 09 15th, 2011
Last year students from Brooklyn’s exceptional youth journalism workshop produced this video about Nostrand Park’s first Nostrand Ave cleanup. Well now FIRST TAKE is gearing up for a new year and is looking for high school students to participate in this dynamic...
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Posted by LaurelB on 08 20th, 2011
Nostrand Ave Clean Up – Take 2
Great news!! A few months after Nostrand Park launched the first ever Nostrand Avenue clean-up, Council woman Letitia James is taking up the charge to clean-up and beautify Nostrand Avenue. According to the Brooklyn Eagle:
“The day will include graffiti removal, store...
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Posted by LaurelB on 08 10th, 2011
Outdoor Movie Nights in Crown Heights
This sounds fun …
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Posted by admin on 08 3rd, 2011
Franklin Kids Day
Local freelance journalist and videographer made this exceptional video montage of the recent Franklin Avenue Kids Day.
Franklin Kids Day 2011 from Aulistar Mark on Vimeo.
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Posted by professorf on 08 3rd, 2011
New Zumba Class in Crown Heights
ZUMBA!
with Mariko Masaoka-Drew
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 3 – 31
6:30 – 7:30PM
@ Force and Flow (www.forceandflow.com), 1102 Dean St. #4 between Franklin & Bedford Ave’s
RSVP REQUIRED: info@forceandflow.com
First class is FREE for Nostrand Park Readers
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Posted by LaurelB on 07 27th, 2011
Block Party – Soul of Summer Art Exhibition
Copyright - Anderson Zaca
Brooklyn Photo Salon and The ARTGROUPIENATION
Present BLOCK PARTY – SOUL OF SUMMER ART EXHIBITION – An exhibition by Anderson Zaca
Celebrating New Yorkers across race and class, sharing regional pride from different neighborhoods.
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Posted by LaurelB on 06 24th, 2011
Pop-Up Installations, Wine, Tapas, Ballroom Dancing & More @ Destination Nostrand
Join us Saturday, June 25th at 11:00 am for our soft launch of our new pilot program, Destination Nostrand, intended to beautify, promote, enliven, and enhance Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. We’re taking a multi-pronged approach to showcasing the best...
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Posted by LaurelB on 06 20th, 2011
Destination Nostrand – Looking for a few Talented Artists!
Nostrand Park is seeking the assistance of a couple of talented artists, calligraphers, and/or graphic designers to volunteer their skills in helping us create vibrant window displays along Nostrand Avenue.
If you haven’t seen the media coverage, basically, on Saturday,...
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