Grand Street

2010-04-07T10:04:00.000-07:00

Grand is Great.
and we're celebrating it with a
Grand Sidewalk Sale!
APRIL 17th & 18th
take a walk down Grand, between Kent and Havemeyer for awesome sales & promotions all day! check out www.sidestreetswilliamsburg.blogspot.com for more details.

This Holiday Season: Grand Adventure!

2009-12-07T14:18:00.000-08:00

Fuego 718: Best of New York 2009

2009-12-03T14:06:00.001-08:00

Best Latin Arts Store

Fuego 718

THE VILLAGE VOICE

BEST OF NEW YORK 2009

It's been five years since Fuego 718 opened its doors, which is like an eternity for businesses in the financial churn of Williamsburg. The longevity can be credited to the eclectic handmade merchandise sold here by owner Alex—an outgoing señor who seems like an old family friend who knows the story behind all the handbags made from recycled rice bags, bracelets designed from vinyl records, and mirrors shipped from Mexico and Haiti, as well as the symbolism of every milagro charm.

Luckily for us, the store is expanding to a much bigger floorspace at the same location, which means even more of the sweet charm that cannot be duplicated

(not to mention the insane low prices).

I am more than happy to share this with you!

Have a great day and hope to see you very soon at the store.

New e-mail: fuego_718@nyc.rr.com

New hours: 12PM to 8PM everyday!!!!!!!

LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Gracias,

alex aldama

Rover Yonder

2009-10-13T12:26:00.001-07:00

BEFORE THE WIND BLOWS IT ALL AWAY

Friday, October 23rd 7-10 p.m

305 Grand street, vacant lot

Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY 11211

ROVER YONDER is pleased to announce its inaugural exhibition "Before the wind blows it all away," curated by Claudia Martinez Reardon, opening Friday, October 23, 2009. This sculpture show marks Rover Yonders' first in a series of site specific, multi-artist installations around New York City. Rover Yonder seeks to promote young and emerging artists through nomadic art projects that challenge traditional notions of the exhibition space. This show will highlight the works of James Walton, Shaun Acton, Hanna Liden, Justin Adian, Uri Aran, Jose Krapp, John Finneran, Nichole Arvin, and Shawn Curtis.

“Before the wind blows it all away” takes inspiration from the transformative power of art and the anarchic beauty of urban decay. Altering the land through sculpture and installations, each artist reconstructs the contours of this once derelict lot into a conceptual playground. While each artist employs unique interpretations and practices, they are united in this common exercise in urban regeneration.

As the viewer enters the exhibition space, they are met by a monumental sail by Shaun Acton. Created from repurposed drum parts, the sculpture undulates in concert with the environment. From its rigging in the earth to the breeze that fills its volume, the sail reflects the symbioses of natural, industrial and recycled elements. A pyramid of fabricated rats by Whitney Biennial alum Hanna Liden juxtaposes an iconic and grotesque byproduct of urban life with the structured order they oppose. Jose Krapp's screen of smoke forms a veil, a stage set for revolution. From each of these and several more discrete works "Before the wind blows it all away" invites viewers to create their own narrative, a convergence of creative will, landscape and time.

For further information about the exhibition and artists please see roveryonder.com or email madeleine@roveryonder.com

It's OK My Dear

2009-09-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

Grand Street welcomes new independent fashion designer: It's OK My Dear, located at 246 Grand Street. Check out the window display showing some of designer Ashley Cheeks' work and schedule an appointment to check out the shop in person. or visit online at: www.itsokmydear.com/

Ashley Cheeks
ITSOKMYDEAR
246 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel 917 753 8389
www.itsokmydear.com

BRUCE WEBER *** Publication of "THE BREAKUP OF MY FIRST MARRIAGE" & BOOOKSIGNING AT ART 101 SEPT 27, 4:30 PM

2009-09-22T11:59:00.001-07:00

Please join us to celebrate the publication of "THE BREAKUP OF MY FIRST MARRIAGE" a new collection of poems by Bruce Weber.

4:30 pm Sunday September 27

Performance by Bruce Weber's NO CHANCE ENSEMBLE

Books available for purchase and signing

Refreshments

ART 101
101 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-302-2242

L train to Bedford
South to Grand
West to 101

Art 101

2009-07-08T12:43:00.001-07:00

Friday, July 10 is the closing reception for THE SUMMER SCULPTURE SHOW, the final show of the season. ART 101 will be open until 9 pm. Do come by if you can, and help us celebrate FIVE years of

ART 101. From July 13 through most of August, the gallery will be open by appointment. Gallery artists will be showing.

Ellen Rittberg will be reading her poetry on July 28, at 8 pm. There will be another announcement later.

If you can't make it to this weekend or to the reading, we hope to see you in September, when we return with THE TIDAL WAVE , by Janice Mauro and Joanne Pagano Weber, the artists who brought you THE MAN FROM BRANCHVILLE.

Ellen E. Rand

Director

Art 101

718.302.2242

www.art101brooklyn.com

Bastille Day at Cornichon

2009-07-08T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

To celebrate Bastille day and kick off the season in style.
You are cordially invited to our annual petanque tournament!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9tanque
We have installed a court in our backyard and would love to
introduce you to this great summer game.
Rose Wine and French style tapas will be on the menu
Come play for a chance to win bottles of wine and other fun prizes
No skills or experience are required, and balls will be provided.

Saturday, July 11th 6pm
register to play: rsvp@cafecornichon.com

Fuego 718

2009-06-29T09:03:00.001-07:00

Thanks!

We had a great

GAY PRIDE

Thanks to You.

So, now

FOR YOU

2 DAYS

2 CRAZY DAYS

40% OFF

EVERYTHING

LUNES Y MARTES

29 Y 30 DE JUNIO DE 2009

VEN A LA TIENDA!!!

LOVE YOU!

Fuego 718

2009-06-27T09:17:00.000-07:00

Fuego 718

249 Grand Street

btw Driggs and Roebling

CELEBRATE

GAY PRIDE

40% OFF Jewelry

25% OFF Handbags and accessories

20% OFF Gifts

You do not need

to be GAY

to enjoy the

discounts!

Love You!!!

Make Music NY at Sodafine

2009-06-21T10:59:00.001-07:00

today from 4-7pm! live bands on the sidewalk!4pm: Hard Nips http://www.myspace.com/hardhardnips
4:50pm: Red Dawn II http://www.myspace.com/reddawnii
5:40pm: Cathy http://www.myspace.com/cathyisthewinner
6:30pm: Kocho-bi-Sexual http://www.myspace.com/kochobisexual

Sodafine
119 Grand Street
between berry & wythe

Slow Dance Party at Franny & Roey!

2009-06-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

Thursday, June 18 at 9pm
come to Franny & Roey for a slow dance party!
wear your favorite party dress... or pick up a fantastic vintage dress at the shop!

Franny & Roey
252 Grand Street

THE SUMMER SCULPTURE SHOW at ART 101 June 19 - July 12

2009-06-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

The exuberant Summer Sculpture Show -- June 19 through July 12 -- brings to a close the fifth season of ART 101.

Brenda Bradley, Jack Howard-Potter, Katherine Koos, Alexandra Limpert, Fara’h Salehi, Ann Scoville, and Ulrika Stromback are the exhibiting sculptors.

Much of the work is on a small and intimate scale, providing an opportunity for conversations amongst the art and artists, articulating qualities either shared or divergent.

Bradley, Koos, Salehi, Scoville and Stromback are familiar to friends of ART 101; it is a pleasure to welcome Jack Howard-Potter and Alexandra Limpert.

The opening reception for The Summer Sculpture Show opens will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 6 to 9 pm.

Art 101 is open Friday through Sunday from 1 to 6 pm, or you may make an appointment for any time; 718-302-2242. We are located at 101 Grand Street, between Berry and Wythe. The gallery is wheelchair accessible.

ART 101

101 Grand Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211

718-302-2242

www.art101brooklyn.com

2009-06-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

JOE ELLIOT and ROBERT THOMPSON will read at Art 101 on June 4 at 8 pm.

Refreshments following

Suggested donation $5

ART 100
101 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-302-2242
www.art101brooklyn.com

neighborhood sales and event

2009-05-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

Fuego 718: 40% entire store Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 only!

Sodafine: 20% off select spring items

Charlie and Sam: *new business* 20% items

Franny and Roey: new summer arrivals

Sprout Home: check out their new blog for special events

new businesses on grand street

2009-04-14T13:32:00.000-07:00

we've been neglecting the grand street blog for a bit... but meanwhile, new businesses continue to open their doors on Grand Street! here's a few:

Bruar Falls: from the proprietors of Cake Shop and Library Bar comes this new bar/venue at 245 Grand Street (where Lucky Cat used to be) check out their website or myspace page for calendar of shows
Malta: this new restaurant is from the propietors of one of my favorite places in the hood- M.Shanghai. it's at 292 Grand Street and the menu looks great!
Caracas Arepa Bar: another new restaurant, this one also has a location in the East Village
Tracy Feith: this upscale designer has moved into the space at 64 Grand Street recently

let us know in the comments if there's something we overlooked!

Grand Street featured in Time Out

2009-03-11T10:16:00.000-07:00

Grand Street is featured in this week's Great Walks section of Time Out NY!
check out the article here:
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/own-this-city/72218/grand-street

Katherine Koos at Art 101

2009-02-10T11:27:00.000-08:00

Katherine Koos will be exhibiting her new sculpture and drawings at ART 101 from February 20 through March 15.

Katherine Koos currently lives and works in Brooklyn. A graduate (with honors) of the Parsons School of design, she has since exhibited extensively in the New York area and beyond and is a regular exhibitor at ART 101. We are very pleased to be presenting this new show.

She was awarded a Full Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center in 1999, the same year that she was an exhibitor in “Outer Boroughs”at White Columns in NY, and “Size Matters” at Gale Gates et al, in Brooklyn.

In 2003 she participated in “Certain Conditions” curated by Linda Dennis and Sam Fleming, which was seen in both New York City and Belfast, Ireland.

She exhibited at The Phatory, in NYC in 2005; “Brocia’s Aphasia,” “In/Out Of Synch,” and at the Synch Festival in Athens Greece.

Linda Dennis, the curator of "Certain Conditions" wrote, "Katherine Koos...whose intricate time-intensive work defies metaphysical descriptions at the same moment that it evokes associations of multiple meaning...is a testament to the combination of spirit and time taken to create things of enigmatic beauty that need nothing more than themselves as explanation."

Katherine herself: “The work reflects my interest in nature, architecture and science…I believe that the voice of this work is not something that can be described in words but can be heard after long contemplation.”

The exhibit opens on Friday, February 20. The opening reception is on Sunday, February 22, from 4 to 7 pm.

Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, from 1 to 6 pm. or an appointment may be made by calling 718-302-2242

ART 101

101 Grand Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211

www.art101brooklyn.com

The gallery is wheelchair accessible.

Sprout Home Floral Design Class

2009-01-30T14:02:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I’m writing to let you all know about our upcoming V-day Bouquet Class on Friday, February 13^th @ 6pm. We’ll show people how to make a hand-tied spiral bouquet. $45 class fee includes a $35 beautiful bouquet you make and take home.

*Cheap wine will be provided to help with inspiration and coordination.*

Space is limited so sign up now! Visit the store or call us to register 718-388-4440.

Thank-you!
Tassy

sprout home
44 grand street brooklyn ny 11211

v 718.388.4440
f 718.388.4460
www.sprouthome.com

Valentine's @ AuroraBK

2009-01-20T12:46:00.000-08:00

Love is an the air . . .

. . . At Aurora Brooklyn!

Come with the one you love
To a 5-course Prix Fixe Dinner
Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 14th 2009

We will have seatings on the hour starting at 6pm
For Reservations, call: (718) 388-5100
View the menu at AuroraRistorante.com

Hogar Collection: Sneak Peek Extended until January 26 and save the date for Peter Fox - "Moving Target" - Opening on Friday January 30

2009-01-20T12:36:00.000-08:00

If you haven't yet, there's one more week left to see, Sneak Peek, a taste of the year to come......
Extended until January 26 at Hogar Collection!

And up next ..........

PETER FOX
January 30 - March 1 Opening Reception with the artist, Friday January 30 from 6-9pm.

The Hogar Collection is pleased to announce Moving Target, the must see exhibition by Peter Fox. On-view from January 30 - March 1, his first solo show at the gallery will feature new paintings that expand his obsessive, psychedelic and optical abstract drip series in new and exciting directions. Integrating imagery and text with his well-known controlled paint dripping techniques, the show consists of 6 paintings that borrow from both art history and popular culture. Included is a re-visitation of Chuck Close's seminal black and white “Big Self-Portrait”; a 7 x 14 ft. monumental version of Johannes Vermeer's "View of Delft"; a portrait of Sid Vicious; another from his lapel pin that declares, “I’m a mess”; a Jasper Johns-inspired "moving target” and a final painting that borrows its palette from every work included in the exhibition that aptly states and is titled, “Fug Tup”. With a clever and masterful sense of optically dense visual play, the new work investigates and probes a pointed and direct approach to understanding the architectural structuring of a visual language, which is at the foundation of the artist’s main curiosities. Incorporating straightforward notions of recognizable and already defined “superficial” subject matters with quirky and witty word play that broach the boundaries of philosophical semantics and phonetics, Peter Fox’s “liquid pointillist” paintings rise to an unprecedented height in current contemporary abstract painting.

Obama and Fuego 718

2009-01-20T12:29:00.000-08:00

Fuego 718

249 Grand Street
Williamsburg
Brooklyn, New York 11211
T: 718.302.2913 F: 718.302.2913
E: fuego718@nyc.rr.com

Fuego 718 Welcomes Barack Obama as the new President of the United States of America!

January 20th, 2009 "the day"
40% OFF Everything!

Besos,
Alex Aldama

Raclette Party is Back @ Cornichon! + Obama's Inauguration

2009-01-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

Bonjour Everyone,

RACLETTE PARTY is BACK!
This Sunday Starting @ 7pm
Cornichon is hosting ANOTHER Raclette party!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raclette

So please come join us for our all-you-can-eat raclette extravaganza this sunday, please email us to reserve a spot at rsvp@cafecornichon.com
Merci and see you there...
--------------------------------------------------
Also Join us Tonight to celebrate Obama's Inauguration

Art 101: NEW YEAR NEW ARTISTS NEW WORK

2009-01-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

ART 101 ushers in the New Year with an exhibition of work by five
artists new to the gallery:

SIMONE LOURENCO * MARK MULHOLLAND * CHESTER NIELSEN

JAY PLUCK * ULRIKA STROMBACK January 23 - February 15

The opening reception is on Friday, January 23, from 7 to 9 pm.
Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 1 to 6 pm or by appointment,
718-302-2242.
101 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.art101brooklyn.com
The gallery is wheelchair accessible.

The gallery is also available for events and gatherings of moderate
size, with or without catering.
Call or write for details: 718-302-2242 *** info@art101brooklyn.com

Cornichon One Year Anniversary

2009-01-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Our little Cornichon is turning 1 already!
We're growing everyday with your endless support so we would love for you to join us to celebrate our 1 year anniversary, this Saturday Jan 10th
The party starts @ 9pm.
Wear your festive outfits and come enjoy the drink specials and cool DJs.

Hope to see you all!
Cornichon Team

rsvp@cafecornichon.com

Cornichon
251 Grand Street

Feliz Año Nuevo

2009-01-03T12:50:00.000-08:00

Fuego 718
249 Grand Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York 11211
T: 718.302.2913 F: 718.302.2913
E: fuego718@nyc.rr.com

Dear Friends,

2009 is here! It is going to be fabulous, amazing, cheerful, a great one!
So, let's go and do the right things. Let's drink, celebrate, love, live and laugh and let's go to Fuego 718 and enjoy 40% Off the entire store only this weekend.
We are getting ready for a lot of exciting events this 2009 so please stay tuned.
Now more than ever transmit your inner Fuego!

Besos,
Alex Aldama

a note from Fuego 718

2008-12-27T10:09:00.000-08:00

249 Grand Street

Williamsburg

Brooklyn, New York 11211

T: 718.302.2913 F:718.302.2914

E: fuego718@nyc.rr.com

FROM NOW TO THE END OF THIS YEAR:
ENJOY 25% OFF EVERYTHING
AND 40% OFF ALL OUR WONDERFUL ORNAMENTS

I truly wish you a wonderful time this Holidays
starting right now ... a time full of
LOVE, HOPE, COMPASION and RESPECT.

MINE 177 Grand -Saturday Dec.20th 6-9pm 20% Sale

2008-12-18T08:12:00.000-08:00

2008-12-16T11:30:00.000-08:00

Right now it is snowing outside!
It is wonderful!!!

Inside:
the store is warm, full of ornaments from Italy, Peru, Mexico, Vietnam, Bangladesh,
funny Christmas music is playing,
shelves are full of beautiful crafts:
boxes, hand mirros, coasters, bowls, books, ...
conejitos, osos pandas, monitos, caballitos, are ready for a new home after they came from Peru and also from Vietnam...
we got last minute the Red Cotton "For happiness" Oven Mitts and Por Holders from Vietnam,
basquets with rattels from Mexico, or Beads, or Cards, or Hearts with bells are here...
the MILAGROS Wall is more amazing than ever,
handbags silkscreened or Totes with Corduroy and Cotton Print one-of-a-kind.,
Hats and Gloves with all the Arco iris colors,
Iron Pieces and a lot of Trees of Life from Haiti make us happy with all the Birds and Flowers,
the desk is cover with Retablos, and all this beautiful Recucled Magazine Paper items from Vietnam,
and then
all the Sacred hearts... everywhere...
our Jewelry display handmade furniture has:
the most beautiful CARAMIA VISICK (from California, of course!) pieces,
GABRIELA from Buenos Aires, Argentina with her collection INDIA (all Sterling),
and our preciosa amiga OLIA (Williamsburg) with only a few pieces left...
AND yes!!!!!
tHE hAPPY sKULL pILLOW (best seller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
and the new OWL pillow by The rise and Fall...
Believe it!... please!!!
Fuego 718 looks really wonderful this Holiday Season and is Ready to Enjoy You here, so COME IN!!!!

20% OFF EVERYTHING UNTIL THE 24TH.
and if you are having a "difficult time" do not be shy and ask us for more discount because IT IS TIME TO CELEBRATE FOR ALL OF US!!!
Muchisimas Gracias.

Fuego 718
249 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-2913

2nd Fridays on Grand Street

2008-12-11T10:39:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is another 2nd Friday on Grand Street and many businesses will be extending their hours and offering specials for the day! here are just a few of the specials for tomorrow:

Fuego 718 will be offering 30% off everything from 6-10pm and 10% off pillows by The Rise and Fall
Pop is having a sale & party from 6-10pm with free champagne and 30% off everything.
Sodafine will be offering another 10% off sale items already marked 20-50% off and 20% off full priced items from 6-9pm.

Holly Jolly Winter Sale

2008-12-01T08:24:00.001-08:00

Sodafine's winter sale has begun. Find great deals online and in person at our boutique in Williamsburg!

Sodafine
119 Grand Street
(between berry & wythe)
t-sat 12-7pm sun 1-6pm

Secret Santa Project Holiday Sale

2008-11-24T12:42:00.000-08:00

It's that time again that Tamika (Self+Therapy) and Erin (Sodafine) get things ready for their annual Holiday Sale. You may have heard about "The Gift on Grand" Well it is our third year and we decided to make this year super special!!! We are excited to be invited for a second year to hold our event at Secret Project Robot. We love this space and the lovely folks who run it.
This year our event "Secret Santa Project"will be on December 13th, bringing the best local designers together in one space for all your holiday shopping needs.

SECRET SANTA PROJECT Holiday Sale
Saturday, December 13 from 11-7pm
@ SECRET PROJECT ROBOT
210 Kent Ave (at Metropolitan)
Brooklyn,NY 11211

We will also be bringing "The Gift on Grand" back on to Grand Street! December 19, 20, and 21st, making it a "Holiday Walk Weekend". We will be organizing events, special discounts, raffles, holiday storytelling, and gifts- up and down Grand Street. From Marcy to Kent- Grand street businesses will be participating in this special holiday weekend event.
check out: giftongrand.blogspot.com for more info and updates!

Marking It Up exhibition at Grand Society

2008-11-24T09:06:00.000-08:00

'MARKING IT UP'
An Exhibition Of Photography And Paintings On Canvas That Explore Two Views Of Our Urban Landscape
December 2 – 28, 2008
Opening Reception on December 2, from 6 to 9pm

'Marking it Up', is an exhibition featuring Photography by Monica Müller and Paintings by graffiti / muralist artist's Davide and Raoul Perre, at the Grand Society gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The exhibition explores two different approaches in viewing our current urban landscape in New York City. One view with an emphasis on a gaze that is directed towards the sky, and the other, an instinctive urge of expression and mark making on the walls that surround us. The exhibition encompasses full color and black & white photography of the city, and a handmade unfolding book, in a series titled 'Up' by Monica Müller, alongside the colorful and striking works on canvas that provide a glimpse into the incredibly diverse skill range and visual vocabulary of artists Davide and Raoul Perre. 'Marking it Up' is a curatorial project of independent curator, Johan Kritzinger.

Grand Society Gallery
358 Grand St
General Gallery Hours: Tue to Sun 1:00pm – 8:00pm (By Appointment)

New restaurant on Grand Street

2008-11-15T11:16:00.001-08:00

Another food option in the neighborhood. After a long wait while this space was under construction, Santorini Grill is now open at 167 Grand Street (near the corner of Bedford Ave)

via FREEwilliamsburg.com:

"There's a new Greek joint on Grand. More information and a menu in our restaurant section. Has anybody been? If so, let us know what you think in comments. For now, it's cash only with no booze until December..."

Santorini Grill
167 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718 388-3668

2nd fridays on Grand Street

2008-11-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

Tonight is this month's Williamsburg Every Second Friday, a monthly event during which galleries in the area stay open late and present receptions and art performances. And beginning this evening, many other Grand Street businesses (not just the galleries!) will be staying open late and offering special sales, refreshments, and other events to coincide with the art happenings.
Some participating businesses to swing by tonight:
(check out the links on the right for addresses and more info)

Pop
Fuego 718
Love Brigade & Friends
Celebritay
Lucky Cat
Sodafine
Sprout Home
Fille de Joie
Choplet
Fuggedaboutit
Atlas Cafe

!Tumba la Tumba! Day of the Dead Celebration at The Lucky Cat

2008-10-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

Fuego 718
is very proud to announce the event
!Tumba la Tumba!
ANTOJITOS, MUSICA, ALTARES, SIDEWALK MURALS AND FACE PAINTING AND MORE...
(Dulce Pinzon, Nacotheque and Yesenia Ruiz) a Day of the Dead Celebration
at: The Lucky Cat
245 Grand Street - Williamsburg, Bklyn.

Friday, October 31st
10:30pm Big City Records Halloween Party!
DJs Jared Boxx, Young Chris, Mix Greens, Doc Strange plus guests spinning Hip Hop + Lowrider Soul

Saturday, November 1st
10PM SUNRISE SOCIAL CLUB, SPORT CASUAL with special guest
12AM DJ BILLY GOODS (Funkmosphere, Boogaloo Assassins, LA.,), spinning Soul $ Latin vinyl.

Sunday, November 2nd
2PM-6PM All day party for kids and semi-grown-ups
4PM-8PM OLLIN (live) East L.A. Corridos, Cumbias and Pachuco Hop.
DJ and Artist SPACECRAFTE-ONE with an interactive voice altar and multimedia installation.

Fuego 718
249 Grand Street - Williamsburg, Bklyn.
will open from 12PM to 10PM on Friday and Saturday
and Sunday from 12PM to 8PM
and offer to you all 25% Off the entire store.

Cecilia Biagini Requests for Expansion at Hogar Collection

2008-10-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

Cecilia Biagini
Requests for expansion

October 24 - December 8, 2008
Opening Reception: This Friday, October 24, 6-9pm

Requests for Expansion

acrylic and flashe on wood, 34 x 24 x 4 inches, 2008

The Hogar Collection is pleased to announce, "Requests for Expansion", the upcoming exhibition by a distinguished emerging forerunner of contemporary abstraction, Cecilia Biagini. In her second solo exhibition at the gallery she will present powerful new abstract paintings, sculpture and photograms that visually and seamlessly traverse between their materials and mediums. Exploring and celebrating color, movement, poetry, minimalism and abstraction her works are like well-practiced improvisational dances that contemplate thoughtful intuition. Embracing it's place in history and the unknowing of the future, her work oscillates in a space where it simultaneously embraces an intellectual and non-intellectual understanding of the purely abstract. Primarily working with variations of line, her diverse array of work weaves webs of layers that intricately hide and camouflage into each other. Layers upon layers of color and line build, producing an effect that gives an incredible sense of depth and focal perception; similarly to that of a thick and colorful fog.

Cecilia Biagini was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1967 and since 1998 has lived and worked in Brooklyn, NY. She is mainly a self-taught artist who also studied under the direction of Guillermo Kuitca in Buenos Aires. Her artwork has been exhibited Internationally at such venues as: The Hunterdon Museum of Art, NJ, PROA Foundation, Buenos Aires, The Bemis Center, NE, Recoleta Cultural Center, The Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires and the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires among others. . Her career to this date has also included acting with major and acclaimed roles in feature length movies, telelvision and in the most important theater houses in Buenos Aires.
Her work is included in both private and public collections Internationally.

The Hogar Collection
362 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
tel.718.388.5022
info@hogarcollection.com

Gallery Hours: Thursday - Monday 12:00 - 7:00pm and by appointment

Fuego 718: El Dia de los Muertos

2008-10-17T09:25:00.001-07:00

Fuego 718

Is ready to Celebrate

El Dia de los Muertos.

One-of-a-kind Skeleton Retablos,

Catarinas Tin Ornaments, Skull Beads & Magnets

Ceramic and clay hand painted Figures,

Black clay Skulls, Posada coasters,

Skeleton Fandango mirrors and boxes,

Skeleton Tonala hand made Tiles,

And for the first time in five years

HAND MADE

By Ines, Puebla (Mexico)

CALAVERAS DE AZUCAR BLANCO

(Sugar skulls)

Also Enjoy our new Windows

Esterina and James

“El Altar Mejicano”

“La Virgen de los Milagros”

Hope to see you soon here at Fuego 718!

249 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Bklyn.

718 302 2913

Tria Brooklyn is now open!

2008-10-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

This past weekend marked the opening of a new boutique on Grand Street between Bedford and Berry- Tria Brooklyn. They have lots of great vintage curiosities, jewelry, vintage shoes, and gorgeous hats made by Ryan Wilde.
Tria will be holding an opening reception on Friday, October 10th from 7-10pm

Tria Brooklyn
135 Grand Street
(between bedford and berry)

October at Art101

2008-10-04T12:30:00.001-07:00

October promises to be a busy month at ART 101. Friday October 10 is
the opening of "Earth, Hands & Fire" and "Girls on Bicycles" new
works by sculptor Brenda
Bradley and painter Dylan Williams. The opening reception will be
from 7 to 9 and it coincides with the COLLECT WILLIAMSBURG event, a
collaboration of the Williamsburg Gallery Association, ArtLog and
Phillips de Pury. Go to Collect Williamsburg on line for details.
The Bradley/Williams exhibition will run through November 2.

On Thursday, October 16, ART 101 is hosting an ART FOR OBAMA
reception from 6 to 9 pm. Admission is $20 (for the Obama campaign)
and there will be refreshments, along with many works of art donated
by ART 101 artists; originally from $200 to $1000; now $25 to $200.
Many artists will be present. Bring your friends and neighbors and
take advantage of these amazing prices, while contributing to the
Obama campaign, as all proceeds go directly there.

Tuesday, October 28 brings another highly entertaining "Song Night",
with Nat Drake and Chris Woltmann. The performance starts at 8 pm
and is about one hour. Refreshments will follow.
Suggested donation $5.00

Sodafine, Dear Birthday, and Treehouse at Williamsburg Fashion Weekend Tonight!

2008-10-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

Sodafine boutique, Dear Birthday, and Treehouse Brooklyn will be collaborating on a fashion show tonight as part of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend at Secret Project Robot! Please come check it out! We go on around 9pm, after Untitled 11:11 and Racecar.

Williamsburg Fashion Weekend continues to show the work of designers
that have their fingers on the hip and now, with a nod to the past and
wide-open eyes on the future. In this, our third season, we’ve
assembled a group of eight Brooklyn-based designers who make one-of-a-
kind or small-run collections, with an emphasis on fair-trade, eco-
friendliness, and artisan techniques that celebrate the handmade and
the visionary.

Designers showing -- Oct.3rd:
SDN, King Gurvy, and Tricia Mcbride.
Musical performances by Pantagruel and DJ K0unt Zer0.

Designers showing -- Oct.4th:
Untitled 11:11, Racecar, Sodafine, Dear Birthday, and Treehouse Brooklyn.
Musical performance by DJ K0unt Zer0.

When:
Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th, 7:00 PM to 10 PM
Admission: Free

Where:
Monster Island Building, Secret Project Robot
112 River St (at Metropolitan Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.secretprojectrobot.org

Directions:
L-Train to Bedford Ave. Exit at Bedford Ave. Walk south on Bedford Ave
to Metropolitan Ave. Take right onto Metropolitan Ave and walk towards
the water front. Walk past Kent Ave to River St. Take right onto River
St. Secret Project Robot is located on the corner of River St and
Metropolitan Ave. The entrance to Secret Project Robot is the arch
doors on the Loading Dock on River St.
tinyurl.com/wfw-directions

Paul Smith on Grand Street

2008-10-01T12:45:00.001-07:00

We've been hearing murmurings about this for a couple weeks now, and today racked.com reports that it's true- Paul Smith is setting up shop on Grand Street:
Storecasting: Following A.P.C.'s Lead, Paul Smith Will Open in Williamsburg
opening slated for october 8th.

Dr. Sketchy's this Saturday at Lucky Cat

2008-09-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

This sounds like an awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
from molly crabapple:
"Dr. Sketchy's is what happens when cabaret meets art school. Artists draw glamorous alternative models, compete in contests, and win booze and prizes. Hosted by Molly Crabapple and John Leavitt. This week we have downtown phenomenon Machine Dazzle and surrealist burlesque queen Amber Ray"

Dr. Sketchy's Anti- Art School
September 27, 3-6pm
$10 ($15 for a table)
The Lucky Cat
245 Grand St (between Driggs and Roebling)

A.P.C. Surplus

2008-09-22T11:46:00.000-07:00

from refinery 29:
"Brooklyn's A.P.C. Surplus store has just received new shipments on cold weather staples for both guys and gals. Find discounts of up to 50% off already discounted fall/winter '07 jackets, pea coats, capes, shoes, boots, and more..."
wednesday-friday 1-7pm

A.P.C. Surplus
35 Grand Street (between Kent Avenue and Wythe Street)
347-381-3193

Walter Foods set to open this weekend

2008-09-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

This weekend sees the opening of a new Grand Steet restaurant. From brooklynbased.net:
"Danny Minch (formerly of Balthazar) will soft open his restaurant Walter Foods at Grand and Roebling this Friday (kitchen is open 5:30pm-1am weekdays, and till 2 on weekends). Since sampling the blackened shrimp, warm beet salad, and pork chops with apple and shallot compote at the friends and family tasting on Monday night, we’re more excited about Walter Foods than any other Brooklyn spot that’s opened in some time."
Walter Foods
253 Grand Street
718-387-8783

things to come...

2008-09-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

Grand Street has been changing at a rapid pace these days. Buildings coming down, new construction, businesses coming and going. I was quite sad to see Love Brigade Co-op close shop last month as well as the transplanted from Bedford Ave- Lawana's. Both shops will be missed. Digital Fix just left Grand St. to move to new digs in the neighborhood, and in it's place will be Tria- an accessories shop. I met the ladies at nogoodforme.com's Spirit Animal House party last week and chatted about their upcoming boutique. They'll be opening as soon as October. And today, via racked.com I've learned that Tracy Feith plans on opening up a shop at 64 Grand Street.

Heart & Soul Pilates: One Year Anniversary Celebration

2008-09-14T13:39:00.000-07:00

Please Join Us
Saturday, September 27th from 6pm - 10pm
We will be having our fourth group art opening reception and one year anniversary celebration at Heart & Soul Pilates Studio and Gallery Space.
The show will feature local and Seattle based artists, including, Ann Murphy, Alexis Callender, Allison Hawkins, Hans Hermann Viets, Sarah Paul Ocampo, Jesse Gelaznik and Russell Williams, who will be showing a 14,000 post-it note installation piece.
Wine from Bridge Urban Winery will be poured

Heart & Soul Pilates
115 Grand Street
bet. Berry and Wythe in Williamsburg
heartandsoulpilates@gmail.com

Friday evening at Grand Society

2008-09-11T12:03:00.000-07:00

With the re-opening of the New York art scene, many of you might be taking to the streets to explore all the new work of the season. If your out visiting your favorite galleries in Williamsburg, please be sure to stop in at the Grand Society this Friday evening from 6 - 9pm for a drink and to meet with one of our featured artists. Also on Friday from 7pm to 9pm, come see the weird and wonderful poses of 'Auntie transformer' from Michael Alan's infamous 'Draw-a-thon' theater here in costume.

We have had an overwhelmingly positive response since the Grand Opening of Grand Society. We would like to invite you to come share the evening with us, have a glass of wine and show support to the incredible work of Anne Arden McDonald and Michael Alan featured in the 'Sub Rosa' Exhibition.

We look forward to seeing you all and ask that you pass this message on to your friends.

GRAND SOCIETY Antiques & Gallery
358 Grand St (btwn Marcy & Havermeyer)
Williamsburg, Broolyn
September 12th 2008 from 6pm - 9pm

While you are here, don't miss the Jihoon Park exhibition opening of 'One Day One Deal' next door at The Hogar Collection, also from 6pm - 9pm.

Best Wishes,
Syam Suddin & Johan Kritzinger

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Th 'Sub Rosa' exhibition at the Grand Society features the work of two Brooklyn based artists, Anne Arden McDonald and Michael Alan, both of which have become know in their own right as initiators and gate keepers of their own special communities.

Anne Arden McDonald presents intricate installations inconspicuously inside old antique watches, and will also be showing a selection of her black and white self-portraits that expose a sense of frail beauty and nostalgia. The indulgent line work by Michael Alan, the infamous artist and founder of the 'Draw-a-thon' theater, crawl up the walls and is found hiding among the other objects that Grand Society have to offer.

The 'Sub Rosa' Exhibition will be open through October 14th, 2008.

--
GRAND SOCIETY Antiques & Gallery
718.782.8382
www.grandsocietygallery.com

Foodswings is for sale!

2008-09-11T09:35:00.000-07:00

After 4 & 1/2 years Lee & I have decided that we want to move on & do something else. It is not because Foodswings is failing or anything like that, We're just ready to try something new. We don't want to see Foodswings disappear . We are hoping that someone out there wants to pick up the mantle. If you or anyone that you know is interested in taking on such a venture please get in touch.

- Freedom
foodswings@hotmail.com
Foodswings
295 Grand Street

Sodafine at Spirit Animal House Tonight!!

2008-09-09T12:06:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Pianos! Sodafine will be participating in the upstairs fashion lounge. Bands downstairs, many great items by indie designers raffled off all night!

Ch'i at the Art Parade

2008-09-05T07:42:00.000-07:00

We at Ch'i Contemporary Fine Art are excited to participate in the annual Art Parade tomorrow , Saturday the 6th of September. The parade starts at 4pm so come out to soho and cheer us on as we parade with our star of cultural idols. See you there!

Sale at Sprout Home

2008-09-04T13:18:00.000-07:00

from Racked.com:
Sprout is offering up to 75% off plants, planting accessories and home accessories.
Ongoing. Daily 11am—7pm.
Sprout Home
44 Grand St (between Kent & Wythe)
718-388-4440

Aurora Labor Day Hours

2008-08-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Aurora Brooklyn
Will be open
Labor Day
Monday, September 1st
From 11am to 4pm
5pm to 10pm

Will be serving the following menu during the day
And our regular dinner menu at night

(click the menu to see larger)

Aurora
70 Grand Street (at the corner of Wythe)
auroraristorante.com

ART 101

2008-08-28T15:38:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the gala celebration on September 12, when all the Grand Street galleries will be open until 11, as part of the Williamsburg Gallery Association kick off for the new season. ART 101 opens with Doug Parry's amazing new narrative series, THE THIRTEEN STATIONS OF THE DOUBLE-CROSS. The reception is from 7 pm to 11 pm.

Grand Street welcomes Christopher Deane!

2008-08-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

so... yesterday while i was walking down Grand Steet and stopping in to talk to my neighbors about this here brand new blog, i noticed something i hadn't seen before. Christopher Deane seems to have taken over the storefront that used to be Armoire! (the above look is from their S/S 08 collection) there was a note on the door that said that they're only open on weekends, and randomly during the week. but i noticed that the lights were on and the door wasn't locked, so i popped in to check it out. i chatted with Christopher (who was very sweet) very briefly, but he mentioned that they opened about 3 weeks ago. shows how much i get out! anyway...from their website i gleaned that the storefront serves as their headquarters, including the boutique and their offices.
Do drop by on the weekends to check out their beautiful clothing!
Christopher Deane
344 Grand St.

Special Labor Day Weekend at Fuego 718

2008-08-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

Friday August 29 th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st
"Adios Verano... cuidate... vuelve prontito.!"
"Goodbye, bye Summer... take care... come back soon.!"
SPECIAL WEEKEND AT

249 grand street
brooklyn, ny 11211
tel: 718.302.2913
fuego718@nyc.rr.com

HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES 50% OFF
JEWELRY, BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
AND ALL OUR HANDMADE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS 40% OFF
*******
Friday and Saturday: from 12PM to 9PM
Sunday: 12PM to 6PM
Please enjoy:
a few rice bags from Cambodia, some of our recyled project from paper and plastic made in Brooklyn, a few messenger bags Goods of Desire from Hong Kong, ductape wallets, wallets from paper, pouches, cosmetic cases, 1aeaon silcreened handbags, journals, cards, childreen books, books,postcards, NEW!!! Retablos from Peru, NEW!!! mirrors from Cajamarca, El Dia de los Muertos Boxes, ceramic skulls candleholders, black clay skulls (only 1 left!), Milagros from Italy, Red hearts from Mexico, Ornaments, Trays, Lucha libre masks, bowls, frames, picture frames recycled from paper from Vietnam, boxes from Mexico and Peru, handmirrors, tiles with el Dia de los Muertos from Tonala -Mexico-, a few Iron pieces from Haiti recycled from petrol barrels, Monkies, Rats, Horses and Ositos one-of-a-kind from Vietnam,
NEW!!! Bunnies, Pandas, Monitos and Elefantes made with wool and alpaca from Peru, NEW!!! Milagro crosses from Mexico, and more...
and please take a look to
Elizabeth's stark, eye-catching and romantic photographs transformed into elegant jewelry and accessories in sterling silver (Brooklyn), Gabriela's rings, necklaces and earrings in sterling silver (Buenos Aires, Argentina), our beautiful heart Olia's handmade with 14KG and semi precious stones jewelry (Brooklyn), or Surly's (only a few earrings and 1 bracelet left) handmade, handpainted ceramic (Hollywwod)
and
TO THANK YOU FOR COMING PLEASE ACCEPT A SPECIAL CARD
WITH 25% OFF FOR DECEMBER (12/01/08 TO 12/14/08)
YES, JUST BEFORE HOLIDAYS!!!
GRACIAS! WE LOVE YOU: HAVE UN DIA PRECIOSO!!!
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edit: Fuego 718 will be closed on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1

Summer Sale and New Fall Arrivals! @ Sodafine

2008-08-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

Last call for Summer! All spring and summer items are now marked up to 60% off!
New Fall 08 shipments arriving every week, including Chie Mihara shoes, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa footwear, Loomstate, Popomomo, Prairie Underground, Zeto and more!!

Sodafine
119 Grand Street (btwn Berry & Wythe)
718-230-3060
www.sodafine.com