CAMERA SHY Suit: Ratner Had Me Arrested When I Took His Spy Cam Off My Building

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By Dana Rubinstein The Brooklyn Papers One of the remaining property owners in the footprint of the proposed Atlantic Yards project is suing developer Bruce Ratner for mounting a surveillance camera in his building, and then having him arrested for taking it down. “They took me out in handcuffs, put me in the back of a police car and took me to the station,” said Lars Williams, who lives with his sis- ter in a building on GARGANO’S Sixth Avenue between OUR VIEW Pacific and Dean streets SHAME PAGE 6 that he co-owns with

/ Dennis Ho his dad. “I spent a night in jail for taking a camera off [our] building,” said Williams in disbelief. The Williams family sued last week in Manhattan Supreme Court charging that Ratner’s company had no right to install a video camera on the premises. The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The suit — which names Bruce Ratner, his vice president, A feral cat in a parking lot in Park Slope approaches a meal placed there by Jesse Oldham of Slope Street Cats. James Stuckey, and their company, Forest City Ratner — also claims that a man named Michael Machuch, an “agent and/or employee” of Ratner’s, had Williams arrested on Oct. 1 for burglary by wrongly telling cops that the camera had been on Ratner-owned property. Williams was booked, but released on his own recogni- On the prowl with zance pending a court date next month. / Gersh Kuntzman Despite repeated attempts by The Brooklyn Papers, a For- est City Ratner spokesperson refused to comment. When a reporter called FCR directly asking for Machuch, she was told that there was no employee by that name.

Security cameras have been sprouting up all over the foot- Papers The Brooklyn print for the proposed $4.2-billion office, residential, hotel Lars Williams points to the spot in his home where Bruce Rat- Brooklyn’s cat lady and arena mega-project, but this is the first time anyone has ner's company had installed a surveillance camera. Williams See SPY CAM on page 15 tore it down and was later arrested. By Dana Rubinstein her “cat colonies” (as groups of wild fe- er to feed the cats and give them shelter The Brooklyn Papers lines are known in the feral cat world). in the cold. This particular colony has about 11 It’s not just any neighborhood “As cute as they look, they will just kitties and sits in a parking lot between jack you up,” said Oldham of the where people can swipe a cat off the two houses. Before Oldham began car- street, have his or her genitals surgi- pussies lazing about the parking lot. Lawmaker: Give us A’Yards info! ing for them, the cats had been keeping “There’s a feral cat saying, ‘A friend- cally removed, and be declared a neighbors up at night with their notori- hero. ly cat is a dead cat.’” By Gersh Kuntzman tor is making the same claim. the state agency because elected of- ously loud mating. Oldham struggled to open a reluctant But in Park Slope, a group of men “The neighbors called me in,” said Assemblyman Jim Brennan (D- ficials — who earlier this year rub- sardine can, when she was interrupted and Ariella Cohen and women doing just that has been Oldham. The Brooklyn Papers Park Slope) said that his office had ber-stamped $100 million for the gaining supporters — and not just be- And in she swooped, trapping the cats, by a middle-aged man picking up his car been forced to file a formal “Free- project with little debate — have not cause next Monday is National Feral neutering them, and putting the better-be- from the lot. Journalists and opponents of dom of Information Law” request been given “complete information.” Cat Day. haved cats up for adoption. “Catwoman!” he cried, and intro- the Atlantic Yards aren’t the this week to force the Empire State Such information is vital, Bren- With that holiday approaching, The But not all wild cats can, after all, be- duced himself as Robert. only ones complaining that the Development Corporation to re- nan said, so the public and elected Brooklyn Papers accompanied Jesse Old- come cuddly lap-sitters. The less-social- “It’s a nice thing you’re doing. Now mega-project’s lead state agency lease “all financial information re- officials can determine whether the ham, the executive director of Slope ized of the kitties returned to the lot, that they’re fixed, they don’t spray my is withholding public informa- lated to the Atlantic Yards project.” project needs to comprise eight Street Cats, as she checked up on one of where volunteers work with the lot own- See CAT LADY on page 14 Jim Brennan tion — now a local state legisla- Brennan said he had to take on See YARDS INFO on page 15 Vito’s Foley linked to Mark By Dana Rubinstein for the seat that covers Staten Island abruptly two weeks ago after ABC return Hastert’s donation as a sign of The Brooklyn Papers and Bay Ridge. news aired his raunchy instant-mes- his blind obedience to the Republican Rep. Vito Fossella has donated Hastert has been engulfed in accusa- sages to House pages. party and to President Bush. tions that he knew about Foley’s sexu- Fossella has received $7,000 from “What we have is a congressman $1,000 he received from disgraced al harassment of male pages, but took Hastert’s Keep our Majority PAC since who says he is an independent, but will ex-Rep. Mark Foley to a Staten no action against Foley, who resigned 1997 — but a $5,000 contribution always rally around the Republicans, Island charity for abused children, came in June 2005, after the Clerk of rather than do the right thing,” Harri- P6 and now, Fossella’s Democratic rival the House says he told Hastert’s chief son said. for Congress is demanding that he P7 of staff about Foley’s behavior. The harsh tone of Harrison’s rheto- return the $7,000 he’s gotten over the “Hastert was aware there were prob- ric echoes the tone of the first two of years from embattled House Speaker lems for months,” said Harrison. “He his debates with Fossella. MAGGIE Dennis Hastert. should have investigated and done At a forum this week at St. Philip’s / J. Pat Carter “You don’t want to show support for something about it.” Church hosted by the Dyker Heights someone who has not been diligent in But Fossella is standing firm. Civic Association, Harrison dispensed MAYHEM his duties as Speaker of the House,” “He is not returning Hastert’s mon- with the usual introductory speech to said Stephen Harrison, the Bay Ridge ey,” said campaign manager Matthew talk instead about what he termed a “de- Associated Press Photo draws readers’ wrath. attorney running against Fossella, New Mika. ception,” pointing to a piece of Fossella Rep. Vito Fossella (left) and disgraced ex-Rep. Mark The Papers apologizes. York’s only Republican congressman, Slope’s ‘Urinetown’ Harrison paints Fossella’s refusal to See FOSSELLA on page 14 Foley shared a stage in Miami earlier this year. Aquarium designs are Coney’s latest freak show

Cast your vote: The city is choosing a new look for the New York Aquarium in Coney Island from three final designs created by (left to right), the big-mouth bass by WRT; the sand-dune panorama by Smith-Miller & Hawkinson; and the jellyfish of West 8 Urban Design and Weisz & Yoes. Vote for your favorite at www.brooklynpapers.com and we’ll tell the city Economic Development Corporation which design our readers preferred.

By Ariella Cohen select one of the three sea-themed visitors to Coney Island and its oft- activist hoped city officials would Zigun favored the “comic jelly- only 750,000 people visit it annual- welcomed its three-millionth ad- The Brooklyn Papers design proposals as the new exteri- forgotten attraction. choose a design freaky enough for fish” — his nickname for Weisz & ly, most of them coming from the mission-paying tourist. or of the New York Aquarium, a The final designs were drafted Coney Island, once the honky-tonk Yoes’s 16-tendril tower — and dis- five boroughs. Planners hope to finish the Will the next freak in the drab concrete-walled compound by West 8 Urban Design with playground of the Western world. missed WRT’s canopy as “ a blob” Yet nationally, aquariums do big aquarium facelift around the same Coney Island be a 50-foot jelly- just beyond the boardwalk on Surf Weisz and Yoes Architecture; “Give us something loud. Give us and Smith-Miller & Hawkinson’s business. time as developer Joe Sitt finishes fish, a phosphorescent whale Avenue and West Eighth Street. WRT; and Smith-Miller & something comic,” said Dick Zigun, design as “a conceptual prison The Monterey Bay Aquarium, his Las Vegas-style “amusement with a gaping mouth or the The renovation — the first since Hawkinson — and each touted its the founder of the Coney Island Cir- fence.” for instance, draws an average of mall” — $1-billion retail, architectural love child of a the aquarium opened in 1957 — is scheme at a Community Board 13 cus Sideshow and a member of the Whichever design is chosen, the 1.8 million people per year. The megaplex, hotel and indoor water Beluga and the Cyclone? one element of Mayor Bloomberg’s meeting last week. board of directors for the Coney Is- city hopes to make the Aquarium a Georgia Aquarium, which opened park project slated to rise on Surf In two weeks, city officials will $83.2-million plan to attract new All had positives, but one local land Development Corporation. national destination. Right now, less than a year ago, has already Avenue from 12th to 15th Streets. 2 BRZ-DTZ THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 October 14, 2006

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Stainton A woman shopping at the old woman to help him reach peared into the crowd. man, 5-foot-8 tall and wearing The burglar forced his way The Brooklyn Papers Grand Army Plaza farmer’s an item from the top shelf of a The suspect is described as a black hat, but were unable to through the front door of the market on Oct. 7 was pick- display, around 2:30 pm. a black man, roughly 40 years POLICE BLOTTER track him down that night. one-tenant building between The sticky-fingered pa- pocketed by a man she was try- When she obliged, the stranger old, 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds, Fourth Av burg 11th and 12th streets, sometime tron obviously didn’t come ing to help, police said. reached into her backpack and dressed in blue jeans. The after 8:30 am on Sept. 29 and 4 That’s when the thug for the produce. The thief asked the 55-year- stole her wallet, then disap- wallet held $100, credit cards, jeans and a black hat. A thief raided a third-floor pm on Oct. 1. When the 47-year- insurance information, a dri- rushed her from behind, insist- Almost home apartment in a nearly vacant old tenant came home, a silver ing, “Give me your bag.” He ver’s license and a Social Se- A robber attacked a man Fourth Avenue building earlier Trek mountain bike, a DVD curity card. pulled out a knife with an just steps from his Sterling this month, police said. player and a laptop were gone. Doorstep heist eight-inch blade, knocked her Place home on Oct. 5, police A 34-year-old woman was to the pavement and slashed said. stabbed and robbed as she en- her on the left shoulder. The thug rushed the 21- tered her Butler Street home The thief grabbed her pock- year-old victim from behind, GRAND etbook and pedaled off on a GRAND on Oct. 4, police said. around 11:30 pm, near Flat- The victim was on her way small bicycle, heading down bush Avenue. P’Heights partier home from the subway station towards Fourth Avenue. “Empty your pockets. What at Pacific Street and Fourth Av- He is described as a white do you have in the bag?” the OOPPEENNIINNGG enue, and reached the door of Hispanic man, 5-foot-9 and thief insisted, swinging around plunges to death her building around 11:30 pm. 160 pounds, dressed in black to the front and punching the man in the face and stomach, A22-year old Carroll Gardens resident was killed trying to leaving him with a swollen jump from one Prospect Heights roof to another during a birth- jaw. day party last week. Park The thief grabbed the vic- Alexander Vaubel fell to his death in the wee hours of Oct. 8, tim’s iPod and wallet, which plunging four flights down an air shaft while jumping from the Caught in the act held $25, a debit card, insur- roof of 460 Prospect Pl. to 462. ance information and his Before Vaubel fell, a few guests were hopping back and forth Veterinary Hunter College student ID. over a two-foot wall at the front of the roof, a witness said. 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According to Cliff Matias, director of the y Redhawk Native Amer- ellow ican Arts Council, the state of New York has the sixth-largest population of Native Americans in the U.S., and the largest Gallery Players stage Boerum percent of this population live here in Brooklyn. The Redhawk Native American Arts Council is one of only two indigenous arts organizations in the tri- state area, known best for their annual “Native Hill scribe’s hit show,‘Urinetown’ American Heritage Celebration” powwows held at Floyd Bennett field. By Karen Butler script,” he explained. “I am trying to keep a Redhawk’s interactive dance and music work- for The Brooklyn Papers little bit of distance, however, so that I can shops are a highlight of LIU’s conference as the write new stuff.” group will use live musicians and dancers (pictured our years after taking home a pair of Tony With Tom Wojtunik at the helm, the above) to perform and interpret indigenous dances Awards for the Broadway hit, “Urine- Gallery Players production features Jon Fra- like the “fancy dance,” “grass dance,” “chicken Ftown,” Boerum Hill author and lyricist zier as Officer Lockstock, Jennifer McCabe dance” or “hoop dance.” Workshops will be held in Greg Kotis is still marveling at the way his ode as Penelope Pennywise, Joshua James Metcalf 323 from 10 am to 11:50 am (for those to pay toilets has been embraced all over Campbell as Bobby Strong and Kat Aberle who sign up in advance). At noon, there will be a North America. as Little Sally. grand performance by the Redhawk Dance Troupe “The response to Despite the atten- in the Kumble Theatre. the show continues THEATER tion he has received Another feature of the conference is the opening of to be a happy sur- since “Urinetown” the exhibition of Native American visual art in the The Gallery Players production of “Urine- became a sensation, prise,” Kotis told town” will run from Oct. 14 through Nov. 5 at Salena gallery, with a reception at 6 pm. Artists Duane GO Brooklyn. “I their theater on 14th Street, between Fourth Kotis says his life- Slick (Winnebago/Mesquakie) and Jason Lujan generally feel like and Fifth avenues in Park Slope. Showtimes style hasn’t changed (Apache) will use photography and painting, respec- are Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm and I’ve gone off the Sundays at 3pm. Tickets may be purchased all that radically in tively, to present two diverse views on Native Ameri- deep-end after I reach online at www.galleryplayers.com or by calling recent years. can identity and myth as well as its role in contempo- the end stages of TheaterMania at (212) 352-3101. “I live with my rary society. developing a full- family in the same According to his artist’s statement, Lujan’s “The length piece. That apartment we did Sacred Nothing” (pictured at top) is his take on Na- was certainly true for ‘Urinetown.’ It’s a re- prior to ‘Urinetown,’ ” he said. “It’s small, tive artifacts and their interaction with the tools of lief when people return after intermission.” but it’s right across the street from my kid’s collection, restoration and preservation. After running on Broadway from 2001 to school, so we’ve stayed Biggs encourages New Yorkers to come to what 2004, this hilarious musical satire of corpo- put. I wouldn’t say our she promises will be “a unique opportunity to learn rate greed and government corruption has life is ‘normal,’ exactly, Callan / Tom about Native American cultures and meet Native spawned a popular national tour and well-re- but we’ve been given a artists of different backgrounds.” ceived productions in Canada and Chicago. great gift of time to work, “Native Americans: Living the Diaspora” will This month, Park Slope’s Gallery Players is write and see what life is be held on Long Island University’s Brooklyn staging its own version of the musical about like without a day job. Campus at Flatbush Avenue Extension and a city where individuals have to pay to pee, “My wife, Ayun Hall- Papers The Brooklyn DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn on Oct. thanks to a water shortage and opportunistic iday, is also a writer. ‘Urine’ luck: (Above) Catia Ojeda stars as Hope Cladwell and Joshua James 18, from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. The event is free financiers and politicians. The title refers to She’s just published her Campbell as Bobby Strong in the Gallery Players production of “Urine- and open to the public. For information or to the place to which violators of the strict fourth book, ‘Dirty Sug- town,” written by Greg Kotis (inset). register for workshops, call Lisa Biggs at (718) commode codes are exiled. ar Cookies,’ which 488-3355 or go to www.brooklyn.liu.edu. Reportedly moved to pen the musical af- everyone should buy, in — Claire McTaggart ter an unpleasant encounter with Europe’s addition to her other In addition to work- wife catches the eye of the help, “Pig Farm” pay public toilet system, Kotis won his books, ‘The Big Rum- ing on two new musicals recently enjoyed a successful engagement at Tonys for writing the show’s book and co- pus,’ ‘No Touch Mon- and “a number of plays New York’s Roundabout Theatre Company writing its lyrics with Mark Hollmann. The key,’ and ‘Job Hopper.’ ” that are all in various where it was directed by Kotis’s “Urine- ART musical also earned Gallery Players alum, So, what is it like be- stages of development,” town” collaborator, Rando. John Rando, the Tony for best director. ing half of a couple who Kotis is also putting the “The ‘Pig Farm’ script is just about Although Kotis admits he has checked out writes for a living? finishing touches on done,” said Kotis. “We had a great run at a few of the newer productions of “Urine- “Having two writers “Pig Farm.” A new, dark the Roundabout over the summer, and the town,” the married father of two says he in the family means that our apartment — comedy about how a couple and their farm- Old Globe has just launched an equally ex- generally tries to avoid them, so he can con- more days than not — is very messy,” hand try to hold onto their 15,000 pigs as the cellent production in San Diego last week, centrate on creating more shows. quipped the veteran of the experimental, Environmental Production Agency cracks so now it’s just a matter of entering in the “It’s a thrill to see new takes on the mate- Neo-Futurists theater troupe and author of down on them for dumping sludge into the changes and getting the manuscript off to rial, new solutions to challenges in the the play, “Jobey and Katherine.” river, the husband starts to drink and the the publisher.”

but also the rest of New York City. Christie announced that he had added “more performances to our season because we want the orchestra to play together more often.” As part of that initiative, the exciting new series, “BP Presents,” debuts with two genre-busting concerts Spooky stuff Another beginning at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, “hosted” by Christie. On Feb. 1, “Four Scored” presents a quar- There is nothing like a good scare to celebrate tet of female vocalists — Laurie Anderson, Nellie the Halloween season. That’s the idea behind the Maestro Michael Christie reveals highlights McKay, Joan Osborne and Suzanne Vega — who will Micro Museum’s “Haunted Maze,” which will be each perform her tunes with various ensembles featur- terrifying Brooklynites during the last three Satur- of the Bklyn Philharmonic’s 2006-2007 season ing members of the Philharmonic. On March 9, days of October. “Antony and the Johnsons” features the orchestral de- Maze co-creator and resident artist Kathleen By Kevin Filipski the Brooklynites in April 2005. but of this acclaimed vocal group. Laziza called the activity “a study in fright” as for The Brooklyn Papers From the start, Christie began molding the orchestra in The Brooklyn Philharmonic’s 53rd mainstage season young couples, families and children of all ages test his vision: his youthful enthusiasm and his passion for all — subtitled “The Sound of Brooklyn” — begins Feb. 3 their courage against the 26 laughing “evil clowns” ith only one season as the music director of the forms of music have been largely responsible for getting with the program “Earth Awakened,” in which Christie (pictured) as well as eerie projections, installations, Brooklyn Philharmonic under his belt, 32-year- Brooklyn Philharmonic audiences buzzing again. leads the orchestra in works that touch on the mysterious- interactive art and film. / Tom Callan / Tom Wold conductor Michael Christie is already leav- In announcing the orchestra’s upcoming season at ness of Mother Nature and mankind’s primal instincts. During the three Saturdays, the museum is also ing an indelible mark on the organization. the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge at the always splendid Opening this evening are two compositions by Australia’s hosting a costume competition and will award a Following Robert Spano’s departure at the end of (scenically and gastronomically) River Cafe last own Peter Sculthorpe: “Earth Cry,” which features museum gift basket to the winner on Nov. 1. the 2004 season, the Brooklyn Philharmonic was in a month, Christie eagerly discussed the four mainstage William Barton playing a wind instrument indigenous to The “Haunted Maze” is open to the public state of flux: 2005, in which several conductors came concerts taking place at the BAM Howard Gilman the Aborigine people, the didgeridoo; and “Mangrove.” from noon to 7 pm on Oct. 14, 21 and 28 at the The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn and went, was essentially a run of “try-outs.” And Opera House from February through May 2007, as At the press conference, Christie shared that this will Micro Museum, located at 123 Smith Street at Brooklyn Philharmonic music di- Christie, who at the time had just finished his four-year well as mentioning the many — and always expanding be a reunion of sorts with Barton, an Aboriginal musician, Dean Street in Boerum Hill. 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$17.55. Mango / Greg the word. This way, kinks can be that drips juice onto freshly baked Opened in March 2005, this Indian restaurant spe- worked out in the kitchen and among slices of brioche. cializes in curries and tandoori, quick-roasted meat the waitstaff. By the time a story or What it lacks in elegance though, it and seafood dishes prepared in a traditional clay two about the place is published, luring makes up in full force flavor. It’s lus- oven (“tandoor”). Out of that oven come dishes such as shrimp tandoori — large shrimp marinated more diners to the eatery, whatever is- cious. In keeping with tradition, frites

in herbs and spices and served with spinach and Papers The Brooklyn sues surfaced in the beginning will be are served. Not the standard shoestring mushrooms. Owner Akm Rahman recommends the Fried shrimp po’ boy at Stan’s Place. resolved. fries (I was slightly disappointed by “dampakth” — a dish much like a pot pie, filled Chef Jean Jacques Bernat and his their appearance), but they’re still thin with your choice of meat or vegetables — or “zira,” a cumin-flavored curry dish. Chef Sirazul Islam also manager/wife Leslie didn’t have that and very tasty. vegetables, owner and chef Daniel Wu told GO prepares a number of vegetable-based entrees, luxury. Before they opened Provence “Lapin buissonniere” (rabbit braised Brooklyn. Take the “ikan bakar,” a fillet of pan- like the “baingan bhurta,” a whole eggplant baked seared snapper with grilled zucchini and eggplant en Boite on Smith Street in June, the in white wine) is understated compared and blended with herbs, sauteed onions and toma- and a swirl of coconut milk flavored with ground couple were proprietors of a popular to the burger. The meat has the rich- toes. A few varieties of bread — some with assort- candlenuts (like a macadamia but crisper), lime ed fillings — are also available. For appetizers, French bistro and patisserie of the ness of dark chicken with silkier flesh, juice and lemongrass, that GO dining critic Tina Rahman recommends the “aloo tikiyas,” a potato same name in Bay Ridge. When they and the wine’s sharpness brightens the Barry calls “dazzling.” Other specialties include “vi cake with chickpeas and sauces or “kathoris,” a xao gung,” a half-duck over Chinese broccoli closed shop in 2004, the neighborhood game. He serves the stew simply, as deep-fried lentil pastry with mashed potatoes, sauteed with Asian mushrooms, ginger and wine missed Bernat’s slow-cooked, classic they do in Provence, with a mound of chickpeas and homemade sauces. Dhaka’s “lunch box to go” offers one meat, seafood or vegetable sauce; or the “cha do ca” (spring roll), filled with bistro fare and the kind of buttery pas- buttery mashed potatoes, a few slow- curry served with basmati rice, flat “nan” bread, salmon and cilantro leaves, served with a dip of try any self-respecting French baker cooked pieces of leek and carrots and a “dhal” (a lentil sauce) curry, rice pudding, condi- basil, mint, lime juice and chili. The “ca bam,” wok- fried monkfish eaten with a lettuce leaf wrapper, would be proud to proffer. splash of sauce. ments and soda for $6.95 to $8.95. There’s also a Before the couple opened its new lo- Atraditional “coquilles St-Jacques” “dinner-to-go,” including soup, an appetizer, an and “muc nuong” a single, grilled squid stuffed entree, “nan” and rice pudding for $15.95, which is with shrimp, glass noodles and shiitake mushrooms cation, word leaked that the duo was (scallops served in its shell with a enough for two people. Free delivery available. make “stellar” appetizers according to Barry. For about to re-establish their eatery, and, cream and cheese sauce) gets a light Open daily for lunch and dinner. dessert, Wu offers grilled pineapple, roasted chest- nut and coconut sorbet with palm sugar caramel says Leslie, “We were packed from spin in Bernat’s kitchen. The mollusks and a pot of freshly grated ginger tea. The restau- day one and it hasn’t let up since.” are removed from the shells and seared Downtown Atlantic rant seats 35, with garden seating available — Diners, who tried the bistro in its until their edges are crispy. Instead of a 364 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street, (718) 852- weather permitting. Delivery and catering avail- early days, ran into a few problems. heavy mornay sauce (made with cream 9945, www.downtownatlantic.com (AmEx, MC, able. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. There were postings on Internet sites and wine), he adds a touch of whisky Visa) Entrees: $8-$22. mentioning long waits for tables, to the pan and swirls it with creme The decor of the restaurant run by husband-and- Nicky’s Vietnamese wife team Kurt and Fran Sippel certainly is “classic stressed-out waitstaff, and food taking Greenhood / Aaron fraiche. The result is a thin, silky pud- style with a modern twist” as it says on their menu. Sandwiches longer than it should to reach the table. dle with a tart, boozy edge. He serves For dinner, there’s “bucatini al ragout d’agnello” 311 Atlantic Ave. at Smith Street, (718) 855- But that was then. It’s been more than the seafood with a tangle of sauteed (long pasta tubes tossed with a slow-simmered 8838 (Cash only) Sandwiches: $3.95-$4.50. three months since they’ve begun, and Greenmarket vegetables that change lamb ragout) and much more. Kurt noted the beer- The popular East Village sandwich shop has battered fish and chips as a favorite lunch special as opened another location in Brooklyn, offering five whatever issues plagued the eatery in daily. A pile of crisp zucchini, oyster

well as the braised, crispy pork shank, which is different varieties of Vietnamese sandwiches as well its early days appear to have gone Papers The Brooklyn mushrooms and green beans made a cooked for six hours and served with spiced red as hot dishes for those who prefer a full entree. poof! Boite of course: Homemade pistachio mouse at Jean Jacques and Leslie worthy partner to the main attraction. cabbage and homemade applesauce. Downtown Quynh Dang, the new location’s manager, recom- On a recent Tuesday evening, the One of the pleasures of dining at Atlantic even has their own bakery where you can mends the classic — a toasted baguette with pate, Bernat’s Provence en Boite on Smith Street. sample one of Fran’s cupcakes, generously topped Vietnamese ham, roasted ground pork, pickled car- place was full and customers stopped Provence en Boite is knowing that at with an elaborate buttercream frosting and rots, cucumber, cilantro and mayo, which you can in to purchase pastry and bread at the the conclusion of the meal you’ll be coconut shavings or a blueberry crumb tart. Open wash down with fresh lemonade or an iced salty glass counter. While I wouldn’t say summer, all the eateries looked identi- Bernat is fond of “foie gras” (goose served a dessert that won’t disappoint. for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, and plum drink. Nicky’s seats about 14 or delivers for that dishes flew to the table, they did cal to Provence en Boite, right down to liver) and finds ways of balancing its Bernat is as good a pastry chef as he is dinner and brunch (beginning at 11 am) on week- orders totaling $7 and up. Open noon to 9 pm ends. Closed Mondays. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 7 pm on arrive in a timely manner. The wait- the paisley-printed tablecloths. unctuousness with acidity. He cuts the with the savory side of the menu. (He’s Sundays. staff seemed relaxed and friendly, and The decor may be a trifle contrived, richness of crispy seared liver by plac- been on the faculty of the culinary arts Jolie Restaurant — most impor- but it is charming. ing it over a thin slice of sauteed green program at the New York College of 320 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street, (718) 488-0777 Sana’a tant — the food And where else apple, then swirls a bit of blueberry Technology on Jay Street for seven www.jolierestaurant.com (Disc, MC, Visa) is as good as it would you feel sauce around the plate. Creme fraiche years.) 193 Atlantic Ave. at Court Street (Cash only) DINING Entrees: $15-$23. Entrees: $8.95-$15.95. was in the former comfortable spoon- in the sauce lends a touch of acidity. His tarts have crisp, buttery crusts From the art displayed on the walls to suede ban- Chef and owner Abdul Alrammah says that Sana’a is location. Provence en Boite (263 Smith St. ing up “gratinee a “Foie gras” makes another appear- and fillings that are light and not over- quettes and contemporary-style chandeliers, Jolie the place to come for traditional Yemeni and Middle at DeGraw Street in Carroll Gardens) Some patrons accepts American Express, Diners l’oignon,” (rich ance in the “Le Jean-Jacques,” a “burg- ly sweet. His crepes are a master class Restaurant is all about its name — it’s very “pretty.” Eastern cuisine. Offering menu options such as In addition to the 60-seat dining room, you can enjoy may find the cafe Club, MasterCard and Visa. Entrees: onion soup with a er” for lack of a better name. The idea in how to do the dessert right. Order “salta,” a boiled soup with chopped lamb meat, $16-$25. The restaurant is open Tues- a Nancy Li, Isaure, Ida or Jylla — cocktails known as potatoes and okra served with a homemade, flat formulaic in its crust of melted for the dish came from a customer who these thin, egg-y, silken pancakes with “Jolie juices” — at the 10-seat marble-top bar. day through Sunday for breakfast, flaky bread, this three-month-old restaurant com- adherence to lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. gruyere) or “escar- raved to Bernat about chef Daniel Grand Marnier. The liqueur is heady; The classic French dishes, created by chef bines traditional dishes with popular Middle Eastern classic bistro For reservations, call (718) 797-0707. gots a la Proven- Boulud’s “DB” burger served at DB bittersweet chocolate deepens the Christophe Gest, are the most “jolie” of all. For favorites like falafal sandwiches, shish kabobs and touches: lace cur- cal” (snails sauteed Bistro Moderne in Manhattan. works; and orange zest adds texture starters, there’s a steak tartare au cognac that is lentil soup. For dessert Alrammah recommends the “famous,” boasts co-owner Benjamin Tretout; they “Night of Sana’a,” a “rawani” cake made with rose- tains and a pastry in butter with a Boulud’s version is made with shred- and a bright citrus note. also offer sauteed sea scallops with tomato, garlic, water and syrup that goes well with any assortment case filled with huge, cloud-like garlic and red wine sauce)? ded short ribs, foie gras and black truf- It’s too bad for the Bay Ridge com- basil and white wine; lamb shank with creamy of their teas or Turkish coffee. Sana’a has a changing meringues. However, it is truly authen- The small, focused menu contains fles. munity that Provence en Boite has polenta, “petis pois” (peas) and natural jus; or mar- selection of sandwich and soup combinations for ket fish with leeks, fennel fondue and warm herbs under $5 with options such as beef or chicken tic in the Provencal, or country, style. few surprises, no disappointments and “It was a joke at first,” says Bernat, changed locales, but that’s what the F vinaigrette. Complete your meal with a crepe shwarma. The restaurant seats about 50 people and When I visited the south of France last many high points. whose original spin-off was called the train is for. Suzette, a crepe filled with orange cream and heat- is open from 11 am until 4 am daily. ed at tableside, or the creme brulee trio, flavored with blueberry, vanilla and espresso. Outdoor dining is available in the 50-seat rear garden. Open Stan’s Place Mondays for dinner; Tuesday through Friday for 411 Atlantic Ave. at Bond Street, (718) 596-3110 lunch and dinner; weekends, for brunch and dinner. (Cash and AmEx) Entrees: $10-$20. Sampling frenzy This year-and-a-half-old Boerum Hill restaurant, which seats about 40 customers, is straight from Mai the New Orleans scene. Owner Stan Williams has Contrary to your guesses, BoCoCa is Stoltz, of the South Brooklyn LDC. 497 Atlantic Ave. between Third Avenue and put together a unique, Cajun-style restaurant that’s not a foreign confection, a chic restau- The draws are “food, wine and neigh- Nevins Street (718) 797-3880 (Cash only) slogan is “Good food, good music, good folk.” The rant, or a product of Coca-Cola. Rather, it borhood camaraderie.” Entrees: $9-$15.50. signature dish, the New Orleans classic shrimp is a contraction of the neighborhood The edible samples are provided to- At Mai (pronounced “MY”), benches are strewn po’boy, features those lightly fried crustaceans with rose and apricot Indonesian pillows, their served on a French baguette with remoulade names Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and day, from 2 to 6 pm, in the Transit Gar- golden threads glinting in the subdued glow. sauce. If you have an early morning appetite, Carroll Gardens that are uniting on Oct. den and at booths on the opposite side “I serve light, healthy dishes with lots of seasonal “Bubba’s big breakfast,” which comes with eggs, 14 to celebrate two neighborhood addi- of the street, at the plaza in front of the bacon, cheese grits and a corn muffin, should more tions with a wine-and-food tasting for all. F and G train station. Here, you can try than satisfy. Manager Ola Akinola also recommends the beignets — French market donuts that “Take a Bite of BoCoCa” celebrates bruschetta from Panino’teca 275, mini = Full review available at go well with the “cafe dumonde.” Open Monday the opening of Carroll Gardens’ newest brioche lobster rolls from Union Smith through Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner and garden, the Transit Garden, at the cor- Cafe (pictured), a selection of wines weekends for an all-day brunch and dinner. ner of Smith Street and Second Place, from Smith & Vine, cheeses from as well as the funding secured to up- Stinky Brooklyn, and many other deli- Editor’s note: These are a sampling of restaurants Cross / Gregory in the neighborhood. The list rotates, and it is not grade the Culinary Arts Facility at the cacies from local eateries. comprehensive. For more restaurants, go to School For International Studies on Coupon books will be sold at the Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American www.brooklynpapers.com on the Web. If your Court and Baltic streets. event for $20 (for 12 tastings) and Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover restaurant is not listed and you would like it to be, Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card please contact GO Brooklyn Editor Lisa Curtis via “We made it a populist event that $10 (for five tastings). The rain date is e-mail at [email protected]. everybody in the neighborhood could Oct. 15. For more information, call

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The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn are some wines that I return to or buy and, like me, will want to share your looming deadlines. The next few for winter,” she explains. I October oasis: During Spa Week 2006, Bruno Salon & Spa in Bay Ridge year after year, true, but I love to find discoveries with your friends! weeks promise to be no different and Many other participating spas are also the only thing to look forward to is Hal- offering skin treatments. At Body By is offering a 45-minute Swedish or deep-tissue massage, a 45-minute fa- loween, which, frankly, you’d rather Brooklyn Spa and Lounge in Clinton cial or a haircut with blowdry for just $50. celebrate with a proper day off than dis- Hill, opened earlier this year, customers Chardonnay, Miali, Lunalba bor, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Ripe, rich pensing trick-or-treat candy. can get a Dead Sea salt scrub with platza “It’s a unique concept,” says Mira “It’s exciting for clients that are regu- Our good friend Michael Lerner keeps flavors of plums, stewed figs and To take your mind off the October treatment (beating with oak leaf branch- Goldin. “Nobody expects to see such a lars to get a massage for $50,” he says. “I grind, why not treat yourself to a relax- es) or “ ‘C’ a Difference” anti-aging fa- place in Clinton Hill.” feel like I’m giving them a perk.” finding these delicious, well-priced berries along with a hint of the aroma ing Swedish massage; an invigorating, cial, normally offered for $100. Then, for For a Spa Week haircut, clients can For the perk that will complete your wines for us! This one comes from of the wild herbs and grasses of the hill- cleansing facial; or even that dreaded an additional fee, spa-goers can sip some head to Bruno Salon & Spa in Bay look, check out the Beehive Beauty Salento, Italy, and is just so well made sides, the “garrigue.” $12.95 but oh-so-exciting Brazilian wax? cocktails in Body By Brooklyn’s modern Ridge, which was opened in 2004 by col- Boutique & Spa in Williamsburg, and beautifully balanced, it will make Don’t even think of putting it off, be- lounge or even stay for dinner prepared orist Bruno Grillo, who has worked with where you can not only opt for great you a Chardonnay fan all over again! Prosecco, Mastro Colombo cause this week, Oct. 16-22, is Spa by the spa’s chef, Adriano Rodriguez. the likes of Michael Douglas and value treatments like the 75-minute Really, it’s so much better than almost Life is too short to miss out on sparkling Week, when 11 Brooklyn relaxation “People can spend the whole day re- Gwyneth Paltrow. In addition to provid- Dermalogica facial or the 90-minute any California Chardonnay I’ve had at Prosecco! This lovely, dry bubbly from emporiums will offer a variety of treat- laxing and steaming and massaging and ing massages and facials “that people in mani-pedi on their custom wireless twice the price! Appealing fruit flavors, Veneto is simply filled to the brim with ments for only $50. eating as well,” says Mira Goldin, who Manhattan pay $200-300 for,” Bruno Sa- couch, but also the “Fall Eye Opener,” Spa Week started with 25 New York owns the spa with her husband Alex lon & Spa will offer a $50 haircut with a truly hair-raising combination of eye- crisp acidity, mouth filling richness, a lively fruit flavors and aromas! Keep a spas in October 2004. Since then, the Goldin. “We try to offer everything in blow dry. Here, clients can sip compli- brow design and tint with a choice of smooth-as-silk feel on the tongue... bottle in your ‘fridge, chilled and ready blessed phenomenon launched by Man- one place.” mentary wine or cappuccino while Brazilian or full leg wax. and a bargain! $10.95 to pop open whenever you feel that life hattan-based C&R Media has spread to Although Body By Brooklyn’s they’re groomed, as well as peruse the The Beehive Beauty Boutique will should be a celebration! Mixed with a spa-loving cities throughout the country. amenities, such as a cedar sauna or high-end products that, according to Gril- extend their Spa Week services until Pic-St-Loup, Lavabre ‘Tradition’ splash of peach nectar, it’s the classic Of course, the draw is the $50 price tag Turkish aroma steam room, are not on lo, other local spas don’t carry. Oct. 31, so don’t forget to treat yourself Another wine from one of our favorite Bellini,just as it’s made in Harry’s Bar that can get you a 75-minute organic fa- the $50 menu, they may be worth a try Participating in Spa Week for the first to their $50, hour-long makeup lesson importers, Eric Solomon. This wine is in Venice. Mixed with orange juice, it cial at Williamsburg’s Magnolia Beauty as the Goldins modeled them after the time, Grillo is not only inviting new cus- and application with mineral cosmetics a blend of red grapes grown just out- the best tasting Mimosa in town. There Spa, a 50-minute Swedish massage with best traditions of spa towns in Russia, tomers to check out his salon and spa but that is sure to get you looking your best side Avignon in the Rhône Valley. Taste may be no better wine for brunch than 10-minutes of foot reflexology at Spring Turkey and France. is giving back to his loyal clientele. for those Halloween bashes. Thyme (which has locations in Brooklyn this wine, and you’ll see why I think of Prosecco, and there may be no better Heights and Park Slope), a Titan laser it as the “kid brother” to it’s more value in Prosecco than Mastro Co- treatment for the lower two-thirds of your Magnolia Beauty Spa Inc. [124 Bedford Ave. at North 10th Street in famous (and more expensive!) neigh- mombo! $12.49 face at Dermacare Laser & Skincare Williamsburg, (718) 599-5780, www.magnoliabeautyspa.com] Treat- Clinic of Brooklyn Heights, or a 45- Participating spas ments: 75-minute organic facial; full-leg and Brazilian bikini wax; or Buy Darrin’s October Discovery 3 Pack: Save 10% ...... $32.74 45-minute microdermabrasion treatment. minute “chocolatini” body scrub at Bed- During Spa Week 2006, Oct. 16-22, the following spas are ford-Stuyvesant’s Hibiscus Day Spa. O Spa [7606 Third Ave. at 76th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 833-8811, Part 3 of “Did You Say WHITE Burgundy?” will appear next week. offering these treatments for $50 each. www.ospany.com] Treatments: 45-minute Swedish massage or 60- “It’s a wonderful promotion that al- minute aromatherapy facial. lows clients to experience different spas Body by Brooklyn Spa and Lounge [275 Park Ave. at Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill, (718) 923-9400, www.bodybybrooklyn.com] Providence Day Spa* [329 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street in Boerum without… a large expense,” says Provi- Treatments: 45-minute Dead Sea salt scrub with platza treatment Hill, (718) 596-6774, www.providencedayspa.com] Treatments: 30- dence Hogan of Providence Day Spa in (bathing suit recommended); 45-minute “C”-a-difference anti-aging minute Swedish massage followed by 15-minute reflexology treat- Boerum Hill, who has participated in facial; or 45-minute Swedish massage. ment; 45-minute “shankara bioregenesis” facial with choice of ex- 211 Fifth Avenue Spa Week since the beginning. “In gen- Bruno Salon & Spa [6911 Shore Rd. at 69th Street in Bay Ridge, tractions or custom restructuring facial massage; 45-minute lemon (bet. Union & President) PARK SLOPE (718) 921-0736, www.brunosalonandspa.com] Treatments: 45- or bamboo body polish; or 45-minute natural men’s facial with a eral, spas are important because stress minute Swedish or deep tissue massage; 45-minute deep cleansing neck massage. *Note: These treatments will be offered at Providence is one of the largest causes of disease in facial; or haircut with blow dry. Day Spa through Oct. 29. Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm, Sun, 12-8pm our lives. And in our day and age, it’s Dermacare Laser & Skincare Clinic of Brooklyn Heights [122 Atlantic Spring Thyme [144 Montague St. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, www.redwhiteandbubbly.com • 636-9463 hard to carve out the time to take care Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 625-7546, www.der- (718) 260-9379; 131 Seventh Ave., second floor, at Carroll Street in of yourself.” macareusa.com/loc-brooklynheights.html] Treatments: Laser hair re- Park Slope, (718) 230-1838, www.springthymeny.com] Treatments: 50- moval for upper lip or chin; Titan laser treatment for lower two- minute relaxing Swedish massage with 10-minute foot reflexology For each Spa Week, the 10-year-old thirds of face; 30-minute microdermabrasion treatment; or treatment; 50-minute tension reliever deep tissue massage; 45-minute Providence Day Spa provides a sampling 60-minute, deep pore-cleansing facial. back facial; or 45-minute hand and foot treatment. of different treatments. This year, they are Element Beauty Lounge [73 Fifth Ave. at Prospect Place in Park The Beehive Beauty Boutique & Spa* [349 Leonard St. at Jackson offering a “shankara bioregenesis” (anti- Slope, (718) 398-2969, www.elementbeauty.com] Treatments: 50- Street in Williamsburg, (718) 472-3507, www.thebeehivesalon.com] aging) facial with a choice of extractions minute full body massage; 60-minute microdermabrasion treatment; Treatments: “Fall Eye Opener,” eyebrow design and tint combined or custom restructuring facial massage; a Brazilian and half-leg wax; or Elemental manicure and pedicure. with Brazilian wax or full leg wax; 90-minute hydrating and exfoliat- bamboo body polish; and even a men’s Hibiscus Day Spa [538 Halsey St. at Stuyvesant Avenue in Bedford- ing spa manicure and pedicure; 60-minute fresh look for fall make- Stuyvesant, (718) 573-0831, www.hibiscusdayspa.com] Treatments: up consultation, application and lesson; or 75-minute Dermalogica facial with a neck massage. All of these 50-minute Hibiscus aromatherapy massage; 45-minute Hibiscus sig- customized spa treatment facial. *Note: These treatments will be of- Galleries in DUMBO services will be offered at the promotion- nature facial; or 45-minute “chocolatini” body scrub. fered at the Beehive Beauty Boutique & Spa through Oct. 31. al price of $50 through Oct. 29. Space Available Chris Havens 718.222.2505 Two Trees www.dumbo-newyork.com valdo Golijov — a new orches- composer Julia Wolfe’s “My demption” on May 12 — lowing Hitler’s invasion of 111 Front Street tration of his chamber-music Beautiful Scream,” which was maestro Christie once again Poland to spark World War II. 5+5 Gallery | Howard Schickler Fine Art | Henry Gregg Gallery CHRISTIE... piece “Dreams and Prayers of written expressly for the Kro- demonstrates how he is bring- Also on the bill for this sea- Isaac the Blind,” featuring clar- nos foursome. ing new blood to Brooklyn son-ending celebration are two | s.e.e.dgallery | Safe-T-Gallery | Wessel + O’Connor Fine Art | Continued from page 7 inetist David Krakauer, and Climaxing this concert is not Philharmonic programming: more jubilant works: Paul Hin- Underbridge Pictures | Nelson Hancock Gallery | Gloria Kennedy Sculthorpe’s music, “Song of “Last Round,” inspired by the only Gustav Holst’s explosive this concert marks the begin- demith’s “Mathis der Maler” Sea and Sky,” with the Queens- Argentine tango composer As- — and enduring — “The Plan- ning of a three-year initiative symphony and Mozart’s aptly ti- Gallery | Eighth Elephant Contemporary Art | Sankaranka Gallery | land Orchestra. tor Piazzolla — with Gustav ets,” but also another New York by the orchestra to partner with tled “Exsultate jubilate.” Sopra- Brooklyn Arts Council | and visit The concert ends with Igor Mahler, whose Sym- the highly regarded avant- no Nathalie Paulin will sing the Stravinsky’s still-shattering ex- phony No. 1 in D Ma- garde Ridge Theater (which Gorecki and Mozart works. 30 Washington Street Dumbo Arts Center ploration of an ancient pagan rit- jor remains a celebra- MUSIC has performed at the Brooklyn In addition to outlining this ual, the ballet “The Rite of tory achievement, even Academy of Music’s Next quartet of compelling and orig- 92 Plymouth Street Smack Melon Gallery Spring,” which will be danced in light of the eight Brooklyn Philharmonic concerts be- Wave festival), to explore one inal programs this coming sea- by Manhattan-based nicholas- masterpieces that fol- gin Feb. 1, 2007. Tickets for subscription faith-based musical work son by an orchestra clearly on performances are $60, $55, $40, $20 and DUMBO_come see what they see leichterdance to Nicholas Leich- lowed in that genre be- $10 for students and may be purchased through what’s being described the rise, Christie also discussed ter’s world-premiere choreo- fore his untimely death by calling BAM Ticket Services at (718) as “a theatrical film staging.” the community partnerships 636-4100. Multi-buy discounts are avail- graphy. in 1911 at age 50. able by calling the Brooklyn Philharmonic For this concert, Henryk and music education programs This performance is part of The music director at (718) 488-5913. Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3, in which the Brooklyn Philhar- a three-year project with sits out the third con- subtitled “Symphony of Sor- monic is involved, including ºiÀV>½ÃÊ iÃÌÊ ÀVÕÃÊvÀÊ `Àit»ÊqÊ*>ÀiÌÃÊ >}>âi nicholasleichterdance featuring cert of the season, rowful Songs” — which be- the ongoing “Music Off the Stravinsky ballets, explained “KRONOS + COSMOS,” on premiere: the accompanying came that rarity of rarities, a true Walls” concerts at the Brook- Christie. Future seasons will April 21. 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OPEN STUDIOS: Triangle Artists’ Work- 768-2972. Free. shop hosts an open studio day. 1 pm to BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- Compiled 6 pm. 20 Jay St., ground floor. (718) 858- dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: by Susan 1260. www.triangleworkshop.org. Free. “Flight to Fury” (1964). $10, $7 children FALL ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront and seniors. 2 pm and 6:50 pm. Also, Rosenthal Jay Artists Coalition presents “Experimen- “Back Door to Hell” (1964). 4:30 pm and tation,” an exhibit of over 1,000 pieces 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- Where to of art by 233 artists. 1 pm to 6 pm. FILM. www.bam.org. “Artists Speak” series at 1 pm and runs CRAFTS FEST: at the Brooklyn Museum. 11 SAT, OCT 14 all day. Tap dance at 2 pm. 499 Van am to 5 pm. See Sat., Oct. 14. Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. FALL ART SHOW: “Experimentation.” 1 pm Jewish festival of Simchat BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- to 6 pm. Artist Priscilla Bain-Smith gives a Torah begins at sundown dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: presentation on food symbolism in works “Two-Lane Blacktop” (1971). $10, $7 at the Met. 1 pm. See Sat., Oct. 14. OUTDOORS AND TOURS children and seniors. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, ART UNDER THE BRIDGE: DUMBO Arts 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. Center hosts the 10th annual “dumbo ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY TOUR: Learn (718) 777-FILM. www.bam.org. about the history of Brooklyn’s changing art under the bridge festival.” See Sat., BITE OF BOCOCA: Wine and food tasting Oct. 14. landscape firsthand. Take a hike through event benefits The Transit Garden and some of Prospect Park’s least-explored South Brooklyn. Live music, family activi- regions, including Look Out Hill, the sec- ties. $10 includes five tastings. 2 pm to 6 MON, OCT 16 ond highest point in Brooklyn. Tour is pm. Transit Garden, corner of Smith moderately strenuous. $10. 10 am to Street and Second Place. (718) 852-0328. 11:30 am. Meet at Audubon Center, TAKE YOUR MAN TO THE DR: New York inside the park’s Vanderbilt Street and INSTALLATION: Artist Agata Olek Oleksiak Medical Associates of Avenue J provides Prospect Park Southwest entrance. (718) presents her living installation “100% cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose and 789-2822, ext. 10. Acrylic.” Her crochet work covers several memory screening. 10 am to 3 pm. 1309 bodies in interaction with the surround- Ave. J. (718) 677-1710. Free. BIRD WATCHING CRUISE: Prospect Park ing environment. 4:30 pm. 59 Adams St. SENIOR FITNESS: City Parks Foundation Audubon Center hosts a cruise aboard (651) 592-3693. Free. the electric boat Independence. Tour the and state Sen. Martin Golden’s office Marco Polo Lullwater, a scenic habitat for flora and PROSPECT PARK BALL: Black tie evening offers City Parks Seniors Fitness. Sign up RISTORANTE fauna. $10, $6 kids. Binoculars provided. of dinner, dancing and carousel rides for tennis lessons. 10 am. Tennis Courts, Noon to 12:40 pm. Enter park at Lincoln under a tent. 6:30 pm to midnight. For Avenue S and East 32nd Street, Marine Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. information, visit prospectpark.org. (718) Park. Call for information. (718) 699- 956-8988. 4200. www.cityparksfoundation.org. Free. WEEKSVILLE WALK: Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment takes a walk PARENT OF NEWBORN: Families First 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 hosts a discussion group. $250 for 10- around this neighborhood. See artifacts SUN, OCT 15 Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • from the archeological dig. Also, visit the week series. 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Advance original Hunterfly Roadhouses (additional registration is necessary. 250 Baltic St. Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com $3). $9, $8 seniors and students. 1 pm to OUTDOORS AND TOURS (718) 237-1862. 3:30 pm. Meet in front of Boys and Girls BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: hosts “Walk dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: High School, Fulton Street and Stuy- Around the World” a 10K walk to raise vesant Avenue. (718) 788-8500, ext. 208. “Outcast of the Islands” (1951). $10, $7 funds for autism. Walk is held simultane- children and seniors. 4:30 pm and 7 pm. FORT GREENE WALK: New York Like a ously with other events around the Native offers a walks around Fort Greene Cinemachat with Monte Hellman and United States and throughout the world. Elliott Stein follows 7 pm screening. 30 and Clinton Hill. $15. 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Registration at 11:30 am; walk at 1 pm. Call for meeting location. (718) 393- Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. 25th Street at Fifth Avenue. (347) 684- www.bam.org. 7537. Visit www.nylikeanative.com. 2989. www.walkaroundtheworld.org. HELP THE ANIMALS: Slope Street Cats WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts WALKING TOUR: Architectural historian the Metro Tour Service, taking a walk hosts a fundraiser to help feral cats. Event Matt Postal leads a walk that explores features a wine and chocolate tasting at through Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and ideas of change and memory in monu- Brooklyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Cocoa Bar in Park Slope. $25 includes ments and memorials. Tour begins in the wine or hot cocoa, chocolate bon-bons, Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, 333 exhibition “Looking Back from Ground Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Cervantes Eduardo and entry to win a door prize. 6:30 pm Zero” and ends at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ to 9 pm. 228 Seventh Ave. (718) 499-4080. Ofelia surfaces: As part of WHITE WAVE’s “2006 DUMBO Dance Fes- Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza. PERFORMANCE Brooklyn Museum sponsors tour. 2 pm to BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a young adult BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music tival,” Danscores by Ofelia Loret de Mola will perform “Aktun Spukil” 3 pm. Call for ticket info. (718) 638-5000. reading with Scott Westerfeld, author of program featuring works by Haydn, at the John Ryan Theater on Oct. 21 at 8 pm. “The Uglies Trilogy.” Also, Justine Larba- Prokofiev, Newman and Rozsa. $35, $30 PERFORMANCE lestier reads from her book “Magic Les- seniors. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, CHAMBER MUSIC: Brooklyn Friends of sons.” 6:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) HARVEST FAIR: 6/15 Green Community Chamber Music presents The Jasper 832-9066. Free. 624-2083. CHILDREN Garden hosts its fall event featuring face String Quartet. $15. 3 pm. Lafayette BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a reading DANCE: The Berkeley Carroll School pres- CHILDREN’S THEATER: Heights Players painting, pumpkin painting, apple bob- Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. with Maryann Reid, author of “Mrs. Big.” ents Aerial Dance Company in “Updraft: A Storybook Theater for Children presents bing, bake sale, magician, tarot readings Oxford St. (718) 855-3053. 7 pm. 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Conspiracy of Movement.” $15, $10 stu- “Goldilocks.” $5. 11 am. 26 Willow Pl. and pot luck dinner. 10 am to 4 pm. BARGEMUSIC: presents a classical music MILONGA: Learn the Argentine Tango. No caffé dents. 7:30 pm. 181 Lincoln Pl. (718) 237-2752. Sixth Avenue and 15th Street. Rain date: program featuring works by Haydn, Pro- experience or partner necessary. $20 per www.globalhomestead.org. (718) 534- ART MAKING: Brooklyn Museum hosts Sunday, Oct. 15. www.neighbor- kofiev, Newman and Rozsa. $35, $30 class. Class meets for four weeks. 7 pm 6569. “Arty Facts.” Explore the galleries, enjoy hoodlink.com/brooklyn/615green. seniors. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old to 8:30 pm. Families First, 250 Baltic St. buon NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of Music a family activity and create art. CRAFTS FEST: at the Brooklyn Museum. Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624- (718) 237-1862. presents “Mycenaean,” a poetic opera- Appropriate for ages 4 to 7. $8 adults, Works in leather, stained glass, fashions 2083. ANGER WORKSHOP: Learn about anger in 1 Montague St. gusto oratorio. $20 to $40. 7:30 pm. BAM Har- free for kids younger than age 12 and in silk, cashmere and cotton, home fur- CONCERT SERIES: Music from Good Shep- your family. Families First presents a ther- 15 members. 11 am and 2 pm. 200 Eastern (bet. Henry & Clinton Sts.) RISTORANTE vey Theater, 651 Fulton St. Also, “Nine nishings from dinnerware to dinner herd series presents the chamber quartet apist who explores the many faces of ITALIANO Hills One Valley,” by Ratan Thiyam’s Cho- Parkway. (718) 638-5000. tables and more. 11 am to 5 pm. 200 Pastiche. Donations encouraged. 6 pm. parental anger and its impact on chil- Brooklyn Heights rus Repertory Theater of Minipur. $20 to HARVEST FEST: Old Stone House hosts a Eastern Parkway. (973) 746-0091. Good Shepherd Church, Avenue S and dren. Learn how to detect triggers, alter $45. 7:30 pm. Howard Gilman Opera toy hunt, sponsored by the Doll and Toy MICRO MUSEUM: hosts its annual Brown Street, Marine Park. (718) 998-2800. patterns, practice ways of expressing 718.624.3838 House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Museum of NYC, as well as pony rides, a Haunted Maze. Freaky installations, visu- ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: Les Freres Cor- anger effectively and more. Five weekly inner eek COMEDY: Theatre OUF performs “Plouf! A petting zoo, a hay wagon and pumpkin al montages and crime scenes aim to busier’s “Hell House.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., sessions. $100. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 Dive in the Hudson,” at the DUMBO arts painting. 11 am to 4 pm. JJ Byrne Park, scare children of all ages. $2. Noon to 7 Oct. 14. Baltic St. Call to register. (718) 237-1862. ays a W festival. Interactive, 40-minute comedy- Fifth Avenue between Third and Fourth pm. 123 Smith St. (718) 797-3116. BREAST CANCER MONTH: State Sen. elivery cruise focuses on public transportation, streets. (718) 768-3195. Free. INSTALLATION: Gallery 440 presents OTHER Marty Golden’s office invites members of pen SevenFree D D security, emergency procedures and HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP: Old works by Todd Erickson, an environmen- FUNDRAISER WALK: Non-competitive the community with concerns about Lunch • OBrunch • D Full Bar love. Cruise departs from Fulton Ferry Stone House and The Park Slope Civic tal sculptor. Noon to 6 pm. 440 Sixth “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” breast cancer to call the Adelphi NY Landing every 30 minutes from 7 pm to Council host a swap meet. To get a cos- Ave. (718) 499-3844. Free. walk in honor of survivors and in memory Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and 8:30 pm. For information, visit www.the- tume, bring a costume. First come, first ART UNDER THE BRIDGE: DUMBO Arts of those who have died to raise funds. Support Program. Trained volunteers atreouf.org. Free. served. 11 am to 3 pm. JJ Byrne Park, Center hosts the 10th annual “dumbo No registration fee or fundraising mini- who are breast cancer survivors staff the ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents Les Fifth Avenue and Third Street. For infor- art under the bridge festival.” Live art, mums; donations welcome. Registration hotline. (800) 877-8077. Free. Freres Corbusier’s “Hell House.” Part mation, visit parkslopeparents.com. Free. video, panel discussions, interactive art at 10 am. Ninth Street bandshell, Pros- installation, part performance, part and more. For complete program pect Park. Walk follows circular Park haunted house. Intended for mature OTHER details, visit www.dumboartscenter.org. Road through Prospect Park. (718) 237- TUES, OCT 17 audiences. $25. Demon-guided tours CONSUMER BANKING DAY: NYC Comp- (718) 694-0831. Free. 7851, ext. 9124. begin at 7:30 pm. 38 Water St. (718) troller William C. Thompson, Jr. speaks MEMORIAL DEDICATION: Green-Wood SUNDAY PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for RECEPTION: Pratt Institute presents a fac- 254-8779. at Medgar Evers College. 9 am to 2:30 Cemetery unveils and dedicates its new Ethical Culture offers a talk: “The Crises ulty exhibition. 4 pm to 6 pm. 200 GALLERY PLAYERS: presents the musical pm. 1650 Bedford Ave. Reservations Korean War Memorial to the 28 Irish- of Health Care: Problems and Solutions.” Willoughby Ave. (718) 636-3517. 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OPEN STUDIOS: Triangle Artists’ Work- 768-2972. Free. shop hosts an open studio day. 1 pm to BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- Compiled 6 pm. 20 Jay St., ground floor. (718) 858- dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: by Susan 1260. www.triangleworkshop.org. Free. “Flight to Fury” (1964). $10, $7 children FALL ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront and seniors. 2 pm and 6:50 pm. Also, Rosenthal Jay Artists Coalition presents “Experimen- “Back Door to Hell” (1964). 4:30 pm and tation,” an exhibit of over 1,000 pieces 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- Where to of art by 233 artists. 1 pm to 6 pm. FILM. www.bam.org. “Artists Speak” series at 1 pm and runs CRAFTS FEST: at the Brooklyn Museum. 11 SAT, OCT 14 all day. Tap dance at 2 pm. 499 Van am to 5 pm. See Sat., Oct. 14. Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. FALL ART SHOW: “Experimentation.” 1 pm Jewish festival of Simchat BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- to 6 pm. Artist Priscilla Bain-Smith gives a Torah begins at sundown dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: presentation on food symbolism in works “Two-Lane Blacktop” (1971). $10, $7 at the Met. 1 pm. See Sat., Oct. 14. OUTDOORS AND TOURS children and seniors. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, ART UNDER THE BRIDGE: DUMBO Arts 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. Center hosts the 10th annual “dumbo ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY TOUR: Learn (718) 777-FILM. www.bam.org. about the history of Brooklyn’s changing art under the bridge festival.” See Sat., BITE OF BOCOCA: Wine and food tasting Oct. 14. landscape firsthand. Take a hike through event benefits The Transit Garden and some of Prospect Park’s least-explored South Brooklyn. Live music, family activi- regions, including Look Out Hill, the sec- ties. $10 includes five tastings. 2 pm to 6 MON, OCT 16 ond highest point in Brooklyn. Tour is pm. Transit Garden, corner of Smith moderately strenuous. $10. 10 am to Street and Second Place. (718) 852-0328. 11:30 am. Meet at Audubon Center, TAKE YOUR MAN TO THE DR: New York inside the park’s Vanderbilt Street and INSTALLATION: Artist Agata Olek Oleksiak Medical Associates of Avenue J provides Prospect Park Southwest entrance. (718) presents her living installation “100% cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose and 789-2822, ext. 10. Acrylic.” Her crochet work covers several memory screening. 10 am to 3 pm. 1309 bodies in interaction with the surround- Ave. J. (718) 677-1710. Free. BIRD WATCHING CRUISE: Prospect Park ing environment. 4:30 pm. 59 Adams St. SENIOR FITNESS: City Parks Foundation Audubon Center hosts a cruise aboard (651) 592-3693. Free. the electric boat Independence. Tour the and state Sen. Martin Golden’s office Marco Polo Lullwater, a scenic habitat for flora and PROSPECT PARK BALL: Black tie evening offers City Parks Seniors Fitness. Sign up RISTORANTE fauna. $10, $6 kids. Binoculars provided. of dinner, dancing and carousel rides for tennis lessons. 10 am. Tennis Courts, Noon to 12:40 pm. Enter park at Lincoln under a tent. 6:30 pm to midnight. For Avenue S and East 32nd Street, Marine Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. information, visit prospectpark.org. (718) Park. Call for information. (718) 699- 956-8988. 4200. www.cityparksfoundation.org. Free. WEEKSVILLE WALK: Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment takes a walk PARENT OF NEWBORN: Families First 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 hosts a discussion group. $250 for 10- around this neighborhood. See artifacts SUN, OCT 15 Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • from the archeological dig. Also, visit the week series. 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Advance original Hunterfly Roadhouses (additional registration is necessary. 250 Baltic St. Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com $3). $9, $8 seniors and students. 1 pm to OUTDOORS AND TOURS (718) 237-1862. 3:30 pm. Meet in front of Boys and Girls BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: hosts “Walk dent Spirit: Monte Hellman.” Today: High School, Fulton Street and Stuy- Around the World” a 10K walk to raise vesant Avenue. (718) 788-8500, ext. 208. “Outcast of the Islands” (1951). $10, $7 funds for autism. Walk is held simultane- children and seniors. 4:30 pm and 7 pm. FORT GREENE WALK: New York Like a ously with other events around the Native offers a walks around Fort Greene Cinemachat with Monte Hellman and United States and throughout the world. Elliott Stein follows 7 pm screening. 30 and Clinton Hill. $15. 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Registration at 11:30 am; walk at 1 pm. Call for meeting location. (718) 393- Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. 25th Street at Fifth Avenue. (347) 684- www.bam.org. 7537. Visit www.nylikeanative.com. 2989. www.walkaroundtheworld.org. HELP THE ANIMALS: Slope Street Cats WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts WALKING TOUR: Architectural historian the Metro Tour Service, taking a walk hosts a fundraiser to help feral cats. Event Matt Postal leads a walk that explores features a wine and chocolate tasting at through Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and ideas of change and memory in monu- Brooklyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Cocoa Bar in Park Slope. $25 includes ments and memorials. Tour begins in the wine or hot cocoa, chocolate bon-bons, Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, 333 exhibition “Looking Back from Ground Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Cervantes Eduardo and entry to win a door prize. 6:30 pm Zero” and ends at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ to 9 pm. 228 Seventh Ave. (718) 499-4080. Ofelia surfaces: As part of WHITE WAVE’s “2006 DUMBO Dance Fes- Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza. PERFORMANCE Brooklyn Museum sponsors tour. 2 pm to BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a young adult BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music tival,” Danscores by Ofelia Loret de Mola will perform “Aktun Spukil” 3 pm. Call for ticket info. (718) 638-5000. reading with Scott Westerfeld, author of program featuring works by Haydn, at the John Ryan Theater on Oct. 21 at 8 pm. “The Uglies Trilogy.” Also, Justine Larba- Prokofiev, Newman and Rozsa. $35, $30 PERFORMANCE lestier reads from her book “Magic Les- seniors. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, CHAMBER MUSIC: Brooklyn Friends of sons.” 6:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) HARVEST FAIR: 6/15 Green Community Chamber Music presents The Jasper 832-9066. Free. 624-2083. CHILDREN Garden hosts its fall event featuring face String Quartet. $15. 3 pm. Lafayette BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a reading DANCE: The Berkeley Carroll School pres- CHILDREN’S THEATER: Heights Players painting, pumpkin painting, apple bob- Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. with Maryann Reid, author of “Mrs. Big.” ents Aerial Dance Company in “Updraft: A Storybook Theater for Children presents bing, bake sale, magician, tarot readings Oxford St. (718) 855-3053. 7 pm. 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Conspiracy of Movement.” $15, $10 stu- “Goldilocks.” $5. 11 am. 26 Willow Pl. and pot luck dinner. 10 am to 4 pm. BARGEMUSIC: presents a classical music MILONGA: Learn the Argentine Tango. No dents. 7:30 pm. 181 Lincoln Pl. (718) 237-2752. Sixth Avenue and 15th Street. Rain date: program featuring works by Haydn, Pro- experience or partner necessary. $20 per www.globalhomestead.org. (718) 534- ART MAKING: Brooklyn Museum hosts Sunday, Oct. 15. www.neighbor- kofiev, Newman and Rozsa. $35, $30 class. Class meets for four weeks. 7 pm 6569. “Arty Facts.” Explore the galleries, enjoy hoodlink.com/brooklyn/615green. seniors. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old to 8:30 pm. Families First, 250 Baltic St. NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of Music a family activity and create art. CRAFTS FEST: at the Brooklyn Museum. Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624- (718) 237-1862. presents “Mycenaean,” a poetic opera- Appropriate for ages 4 to 7. $8 adults, Works in leather, stained glass, fashions 2083. ANGER WORKSHOP: Learn about anger in oratorio. $20 to $40. 7:30 pm. BAM Har- free for kids younger than age 12 and in silk, cashmere and cotton, home fur- CONCERT SERIES: Music from Good Shep- your family. Families First presents a ther- vey Theater, 651 Fulton St. Also, “Nine members. 11 am and 2 pm. 200 Eastern nishings from dinnerware to dinner herd series presents the chamber quartet apist who explores the many faces of Hills One Valley,” by Ratan Thiyam’s Cho- Parkway. (718) 638-5000. tables and more. 11 am to 5 pm. 200 Pastiche. Donations encouraged. 6 pm. parental anger and its impact on chil- rus Repertory Theater of Minipur. $20 to HARVEST FEST: Old Stone House hosts a Eastern Parkway. (973) 746-0091. Good Shepherd Church, Avenue S and dren. Learn how to detect triggers, alter $45. 7:30 pm. Howard Gilman Opera toy hunt, sponsored by the Doll and Toy MICRO MUSEUM: hosts its annual Brown Street, Marine Park. (718) 998-2800. patterns, practice ways of expressing House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Museum of NYC, as well as pony rides, a Haunted Maze. Freaky installations, visu- ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: Les Freres Cor- anger effectively and more. Five weekly COMEDY: Theatre OUF performs “Plouf! A petting zoo, a hay wagon and pumpkin al montages and crime scenes aim to busier’s “Hell House.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., sessions. $100. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 Dive in the Hudson,” at the DUMBO arts painting. 11 am to 4 pm. JJ Byrne Park, scare children of all ages. $2. Noon to 7 Oct. 14. Baltic St. Call to register. (718) 237-1862. festival. Interactive, 40-minute comedy- Fifth Avenue between Third and Fourth pm. 123 Smith St. (718) 797-3116. BREAST CANCER MONTH: State Sen. 139 Montague Street • 718.858.5592 cruise focuses on public transportation, streets. (718) 768-3195. Free. INSTALLATION: Gallery 440 presents OTHER Marty Golden’s office invites members of security, emergency procedures and HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP: Old works by Todd Erickson, an environmen- FUNDRAISER WALK: Non-competitive the community with concerns about www.latraviatatogo.com • Delivery in Brooklyn Heights only love. Cruise departs from Fulton Ferry Stone House and The Park Slope Civic tal sculptor. Noon to 6 pm. 440 Sixth “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” breast cancer to call the Adelphi NY Landing every 30 minutes from 7 pm to Council host a swap meet. To get a cos- Ave. (718) 499-3844. Free. walk in honor of survivors and in memory Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and 8:30 pm. For information, visit www.the- tume, bring a costume. First come, first ART UNDER THE BRIDGE: DUMBO Arts of those who have died to raise funds. Support Program. Trained volunteers atreouf.org. Free. served. 11 am to 3 pm. JJ Byrne Park, Center hosts the 10th annual “dumbo No registration fee or fundraising mini- who are breast cancer survivors staff the ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents Les Fifth Avenue and Third Street. For infor- art under the bridge festival.” Live art, mums; donations welcome. Registration hotline. (800) 877-8077. Free. Freres Corbusier’s “Hell House.” Part mation, visit parkslopeparents.com. Free. video, panel discussions, interactive art at 10 am. Ninth Street bandshell, Pros- installation, part performance, part and more. For complete program pect Park. Walk follows circular Park haunted house. Intended for mature OTHER details, visit www.dumboartscenter.org. Road through Prospect Park. (718) 237- TUES, OCT 17 audiences. $25. Demon-guided tours CONSUMER BANKING DAY: NYC Comp- (718) 694-0831. Free. 7851, ext. 9124. Read online begin at 7:30 pm. 38 Water St. (718) troller William C. Thompson, Jr. speaks MEMORIAL DEDICATION: Green-Wood SUNDAY PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for RECEPTION: Pratt Institute presents a fac- 254-8779. at Medgar Evers College. 9 am to 2:30 Cemetery unveils and dedicates its new Ethical Culture offers a talk: “The Crises ulty exhibition. 4 pm to 6 pm. 200 GALLERY PLAYERS: presents the musical pm. 1650 Bedford Ave. Reservations Korean War Memorial to the 28 Irish- of Health Care: Problems and Solutions.” Willoughby Ave. (718) 636-3517. Free. every week at “Urinetown.” $18, $14 kids and seniors. required. (212) 669-3089. Free. born U.S. soldiers who died in the war. A screening of the short film “Don’t Be A BAMCINEMATEK: presents “An Indepen- 8 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101. 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companies. 2 pm – 4 pm; 5 pm – 7 pm; 8 pm and 10 pm. John Ryan Theater, 25 Jay St. (718) 855-8822. www.whitewave- Magnetic Field Ray’s Comedy Club Where to GO... dance.com. Free. 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn 9604 Third Ave. at 96th Street in Bay Ridge, ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: pres- BROOKLYN Heights, (718) 834-0069, (718) 748-6400. ents Les Freres Corbusier’s “Hell www.magneticbrooklyn.com. Oct. 14: Eric McMahon & Marty Rackham, 9 pm, Continued from page 10... House.” Part installation, part FRI, OCT 20 Oct. 14: Dead Flowers presents The New Lou $15 and 2-drink minimum. “China 9, Liberty 37” (1978). performance, part haunted Reeds and more, 8 pm, $TBD; Oct. 15: The Moon- $10, $7 children and seniors. house. Intended for mature SENIOR FAIR: Assemblywoman lighters, Mary Flower, The Second Fiddles, Time 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. audiences. $25. Demon-guided Reign Joan Millman hosts a fair featur- tours begin at 7:30 pm. 38 TBD, $TBD; Oct. 18: Dick Swizzle’s Sudden Death 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- ing over 20 government, non- Game Show, 8 pm, $5 per contestant; Oct. 19: 46 Washington Ave. at Flushing Avenue in FILM. www.bam.org. Water St. (718) 254-8779. profit and other organizations Chris Buckridge and the Ne’er Do Evers, 8 pm, Clinton Hill, (718) 643-7344, FOOD TASTING: JRG Restaurant that offer services to seniors. Nightlife $TBD; Oct. 20: Tighten up Brooklyn!, 11 pm, FREE; www.myspace.com/reignlounge. CHILDREN hosts an evening of sampling. 6 Saturdays: “Your Space Saturdays” with DJ Hud, Refreshments offered. 10 am to SCIENCE DAY: Siemens Science Oct. 21: Finn’s Motel, The Attorneys, 8 pm, $6. pm to 9 pm. 177 Flatbush Ave. 1 pm. PS 58, 330 Smith St. (718) Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan 11 pm, FREE before 12:30 am, $20 after 12:30 Call for info. (917) 416-8160. Day features a day-long pro- am; Wednesdays: “Fuel” with DJ Khaos and 246-4889. Free. gram for kids in grades 3 to 6. Magnolia www.jrgrestandfash.com. SENIOR CINEMA: Brooklyn Aca- Anyway Cafe Spectrum Disco, 5 pm-midnight, FREE. BRIDAL SHOW: Elite Bridal hosts a Participants will meet two talk- 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street demy of Music and the Oxford ing robots, learn forensics, build 1602 Gravesend Neck Road at East 16th show featuring exhibitors and Health Plans host a screening of in Park Slope, (718) 369-4814, wedding professionals. Learn a lemon-powered car and more. Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, www.magnoliabrooklyn.com. Sistas’ Place “Watermelon Man” (1970). 10 9 am to 3 pm. Polytechnic www.anywaycafe.com. how to plan the wedding of am. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636- Mondays: Monday Night Foot- 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in your dreams. $10. 6:30 pm to University, 6 Metrotech Center. Tuesdays: Jazzy funk with Karin Okada and Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 498-1766, 4100. Free. (732) 906-3855. Free. ball, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live 9:30 pm. El Caribe, 5945 guests, 9 pm, FREE. music, 9:30 pm, FREE. www.sistasplace.org. BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Por- ART MAKING: Brooklyn Museum Strickland Ave. (718) 629-9299. denone Silent Film Weekend.” Oct. 14: Bluiett, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $25 in advance, EDUCATION: Community Edu- hosts “Arty Facts.” Explore the $30 day of the show; Oct. 21: Ahmed Abdullah’s Today: “Treasures From a galleries, enjoy a family activity The Backroom Melt cation Council, District 20, Chest” (1920). $10, $7 children Ebonic Tones, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $25 in advance, and create art. Appropriate for (At Freddy’s) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue in 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue $30 day of the show. Region 7, presents guest speak- and seniors. 7 pm. Live piano Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, www.fred- er Chancellor Joel Klein. 7 pm. ages 4 to 7. $8 adults, free for in Park Slope, (718) 230-5925. and commentary by Serge kids under 12 and members. 11 dysbackroom.com. PS 200, 1940 Benson Ave. (718) Bromberg. 30 Lafayette Ave. Saturdays and Fridays: Meet and Southpaw 759-3921. Free. am and 2 pm. 200 Eastern Oct. 14: “Vladapalooza” with Sal Adelfio, Pocket Mingle, 11 pm, FREE. (718) 777-FILM. www.bam.org. Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Monster, Box of Crayons, Beer Vampire, Plastic BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a Beef, Black Death, Girl to Gorilla, 8 pm, FREE; Slope, (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. talk with Sarah Bennett and young adult writing workshop. 5 National Nancy Kalish, authors of “The reading featuring kids’ favorite Oct. 15: Rhythm ‘n’ Strings, 9:30 pm, FREE; Oct. Oct. 14: The Coydogs, Johnny Carpenter, pm to 8 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. books. 11 am. 106 Court St. 16: Comedy night with host Pat O’Shea, 9 pm, Modern Skirts, The Shorebirds, 8 pm, $8; Oct. 15: Case Against Homework.” 7:30 (718) 832-9066. Free. Restaurant pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832- (718) 246-4996. Free. Brooklyn vs. Bush TV, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: Glen Hansard, Doveman, 8 pm, $15; Oct. 17: 45 EXHIBIT: Siloam Presbyterian Church CHILDREN’S THEATER: Heights Minimalist Brooklyn Chick Jazz with Christiana 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at 9066. Free. Brighton Second Street in Grave, Trashlight Vision, The Rabies, Glass Doll, 8 hosts “Footprints of Our History.” Players Storybook Theater for Drapkin and Stephanie Greig, 9:30 pm, FREE; 62 PCT: 62nd Precinct Community Brighton Beach, (718) 646-1225, pm, $8; Oct. 18: Vic Thrill & The Saturn Missile, Exhibit features slave shackles, Children presents “Goldilocks.” Oct. 18: Bloom, 7 pm, Rev 99, 7:30 pm, Karaoke, Mason Dixon, The Elephants, 8 pm, $8; Oct. 19: Council meets. 7:30 pm. Bay deed signed by Frederick Doug- www.come2national.com. $5. 11 am. 26 Willow Pl. (718) 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: Kings County Opry with a Girlyman, We’re About Nine, Summer Pierre, 8 22nd Street and Bath Avenue. lass, ads for runaway slaves and Saturdays: Live Russian music and 237-2752. song circle, 8:30 pm, American String Conspiracy pm, $14 in advance, $16 day of the show; Oct. (718) 236-2501. more. 7 pm to 11 pm. 260 Jeff- dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 FAMILY MOVIE: Brooklyn Public featuring Emily Neustrom & Gary Keenan, 9:30 20: Laid, a queer dance party for a cause, with DJs TERRIBLE TWOS: Families First erson Ave. (718) 789-7050. Free. prix fixe dinner); Fridays: Live Library’s Central branch pres- pm, M Shanghai String Band, 10:30 pm, FREE; Noa D, Bianca, and Inge, 9 pm, $TBD; Oct. 21: offers a talk about being 2 years BARGEMUSIC: presents a classical Russian music and dance show, 9 ents a screening of the film Oct. 20: Behan & Cimitile, 9:30 pm, Matt Suicide Girls, Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, 8 pm, $15. old, a powerful developmental pm, FREE (with $50 prix fixe din- music program featuring works “Charlie and the Chocolate Macauley, 10:30 pm, Weiss & Jackson, 11:30 pm, period in a child’s life. $25, $20 ner); Sundays: Live Russian music by Mozart, Beamish, Bruch, Factory.” 11 am. Grand Army FREE; Oct. 21: Artofficial, Alice Bierhorst, Hank members. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Call and dance show, 7 pm, FREE (with Debussy and Brahms. $35, $30 Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Place & the 2x4s, Burglar’s Wine, 8 pm, FREE. Solomon’s Porch to reserve a seat. 250 Baltic St. seniors. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry $50 prix fixe dinner). 307 Stuyvesant Ave. at Halsey Street in (718) 237-1862. Landing, Old Fulton Street at SPLISH SPLASH: Staten Island Children’s Museum invites kids Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 919-8001. OPERA: Brooklyn Lyceum presents the East River. (718) 624-2083. BAM Cafe Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, $5 (ladies FREE “A.F.R.A.I.D,” a work of histori- to make a ship for the bathtub. Night and Day OLDIES DANCE: Come dressed $5. Noon to 4:30 pm. 1000 (At the Brooklyn Academy of Music) 30 before 10 pm). cal fiction in English. All-female from the decade of your favorite Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Restaurant cast traces the origins of the Richmond Terrace, Staten music - 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s. Island. (718) 273-2060. Greene, (718) 636-4100 www.bam.org. 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street women’s movement. $20, $10 Prizes for best costume. Music Spoke the Hub NY TRANSIT MUSEUM: Kids are Oct. 14: Ezra Reich, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Somi, 9 in Park Slope, (718) 399-2161, students and seniors. 7:30 pm. and more. $25 includes buffet. pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Slow Six, 9 pm, FREE. www.nightanddayrestaurant.com. (at the Gowanus Arts Building) 295 Douglass 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. invited to a workshop, “Create 11 pm to 3 am. 317 Clermont One hot night: Grammy-nominated Ja- Sundays: John McNeil and Bill St. at Third Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 408- Ave. (718) 493-0407. a City.” Create a city with streets, buildings, bridges, sub- maican singer Freddie McGregor will kick off McHenry, 8:30 pm, $6 and $7 3234, www.spokethehub.org. NEXT WAVE: “Dogs.” 7:30 pm. Bar 4 Oct. 14: Basic salsa and swing dance instruction, WEDS, OCT 18 ways and buses with a variety of the 2006-07 season of Brooklyn Center for food/drink minimum; Mondays: Also, “Violet Fire: A Multimedia materials. Suggested for ages 4 444 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street in Park Debra and Mary’s Night on the 7:30 pm, Open dancing to Art Lillard’s Heavenly Opera.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. and older. $5 adults, $3 kids. 1 Slope, (718) 832-9800. the Performing Arts on Oct. 21 at 8 pm. Town with Daniel Reichard, 8:30 Big Band, 8:30 pm, $10 in advance, $15 day of the CONFERENCE: Long Island Uni- 21. BAM Dialogue with Jon Oct. 15: Gerald Cleave’s NiMbNl, 8 pm, 10 pm, versity hosts “Native Americans: pm. Boerum Place and Scher- pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Live jazz jam, show. Gibson, Terry O’Reilly and merhorn Street. (718) 694-1792. $5 (includes both sets). 8:30 pm, $5 suggested donation Living in the Diaspora.” Con- Miriam Seidel post show. (Free PUMPKIN PATCH: Brooklyn Arts Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, and $7 food/drink minimum; Oct. 14: Jesse ference features workshops, a for same-day ticket holders.) www.europaclub.com. Sputnik Exchange hosts a fall celebra- Stacken Trio, 6 pm, $5 suggested donation and dance performance by Redhawk DANCE: WHITE WAVE presents Barbes Saturdays: “VIP Dance Party,” 10 pm, FREE 262 Taaffe Pl. at DeKalb Avenue in Clinton Dance Troupe, films and panel tion for families with young chil- $7 food/drink minimum, Deborah Latz Quartet, 9 the DUMBO Dance Festival fea- 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Tuesdays: Hill, (718) 398-6666, www.barsputnik.com. discussion. 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. dren. Music, dancing and activi- (718) 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. pm, $10 and $7 food/drink minimum; Oct. 17: turing numerous performers and ties. 2 pm to 4 pm. 421 Fifth Karaoke Night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Sexy Pro- Jazz Jam hosted by the Art Bailey Trio, 8:30 pm, Saturdays: French Beats International, 9 pm, Corner of Flatbush Avenue companies. 7 pm – 10 pm. John Sundays: Stephane Wrembel, 9 pm, $8 suggest- Ave. (718) 832-0018. Free. gressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE before 10:30 $5 suggested donation and $7 food/drink mini- FREE; Wednesdays: Open mic, 9 pm, FREE; Extension and DeKalb Avenue. Ryan Theater, 25 Jay St. (718) ed donation; Oct. 14: Tim Zeismer, 7 pm, $8 sug- pm, $15 after 10:30 pm. mum; Oct. 18: Songwriter’s Showcase with Thursdays: DJ Nicole Leone, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 18: (718) 488-3355. Free. 855-8822. www.white- gested donation, The Dirtballs, 8 pm, $8 suggest- OTHER Alexander Seeler, Chana Rothman hosted by Staci Sepia Tones, Time TBD, $5 suggested donation; TAKE YOUR MAN TO THE DR: wavedance.com. Free. ed donation, The Wiyos, 10 pm, $8 suggested YARD SALE: Neighbors on Leonard Rochwerg, 8:30 pm, $5 suggested donation and Oct. 20: Mashup Culture with DJ London Broil, New York Methodist Hospital donation; Oct. 15: Judith Berkson, 7 pm, $8 sug- Food 4 Thought ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: Les Street, between Nassau and $7 food/drink minimum; Oct. 19: Downtown Time TBD, $TBD, Loki da Trixta, Saga One, Aidy offers screenings including blood Freres Corbusier’s “Hell House.” gested donation; Oct. 16: Les Primitifs Du Futur, Driggs avenues, host a multi-fami- 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough Brooklyn Book Launch Party, 6 pm, FREE with $7 Proof, and guests, Time TBD, $TBD. pressure and glucose, prostate 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. 10 pm, $10; Oct. 17: Jenny Scheinman with ly frontyard sale. 9 am to 3 pm. Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443-4160. food/drink minimum, Speakeasy “Stories from the and cardiovascular. 11 am to 2 Kenny Wollesen, 7 pm, $8 suggested donation, GALLERY PLAYERS: “Urinetown.” THRIFT SALE: at New Utrecht Saturdays: Open mic, 8 pm, $6. Backroom” hosted by Sherry Weaver, $8 and $7 pm. Medical Office Pavilion Slavic Soul Party, 9 pm, $10 suggested donation; Stain 8 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. Reformed Church. 10 am to 3 food/drink minimum; Oct. 21: La Piantada Trio, 9 Lobby, 263 Seventh Ave. (718) Oct. 18: Michael Musillami Trio, 8 pm, $8, 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in 780-5367. Free. pm. 84th Street and 18th Galapagos pm, $10 and $7 food/drink minimum. Avenue. (718) 236-0678. Tremolo of Joy, 10 pm, $8; Oct. 19: The Jack Williamsburg, (718) 387-7840, BAMCINEMATEK: presents Cinema 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in www.stainbar.com. SAT, OCT 21 CRAFTS FEST: at the Brooklyn Grace Band, 8 pm, $8 suggested donation, Matt Tropical with “Mulheres Do Munisteri, 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; Oct. Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, Night of the Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 pm (often accompanied Brasil” (“Women of Brazil,” Museum. Works in leather, stained glass, fashions in silk, 20: Opera on Tap, 7 pm, $8 suggested donation, www.galapagosartspace.com. Cookers by the jazz guitar of Noboru, 8 pm), FREE; 2006). $10, $7 children and sen- OUTDOORS AND TOURS Howard Fishman, 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. Wednesdays: JAMstain, an informal open mic iors. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 cashmere and cotton, home fur- RIVER VU: Brooklyn Center for the Oct. 21: Napoleon Maddox, 7 pm, $8 suggested 14: (Frontroom) Crashin’ In and Bloodsugar, 11 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in hosted by singer-songwriters, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 14: pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- nishings from dinnerware to din- Urban Environment hosts a tour donation, The Mandingo Ambassadors, 9 pm, $8 Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. Katelyn Clapham, 8 pm, The Band of Black FILM. www.bam.org. ner tables and more. 11 am to 5 pm, FREE; Oct. 15: (Backroom) Peace out East of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Dis- suggested donation. Closing party, 7:30 pm, $10, (Frontroom) Le Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Live Gypsies, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 15: Sunday Salon, 7 EATING FOR PREGNANCY: Learn cover the cobblestone streets pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (973) 746-0091. Cabaret Melange with Oberon Orchestra, 8 pm, jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. pm, Tom Loschiavo, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: Tin Veil, which foods are best for you and building that adjoin the site, 8:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: Chelsea Labate, 9 pm, and your baby-to-be. $25, $20 with stops in DUMBO, Fulton WALKATHON: Develop Don’t Des- Black Betty $7, Low Lows, 10 pm, $TBD; Oct. 16: (Backroom) The New Williamsburg Screening Series presents FREE; Oct. 19: Spoken Word, 8 pm, $3 suggested members. 7 pm to 9 pm. 250 Ferry landing and the Brooklyn troy hosts its second annual 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street Northsix Cocaine Cowboys, 7 pm, $TBD, Jose James donation; Oct. 20: Dave Treut, 8 pm, Giustino, 10 Baltic St. Call to reserve. (718) Heights Historic District. $11, $9 event. Sign up at www.dddb.net/ in Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- Quartet with Shell, 10 pm, $10; Oct. 17: Keep the pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Nadje Noordhuis, 8 pm, 237-1862. members, $8 seniors and stu- walkathon. Noon. Meet at Pros- www.blackbetty.net. burg, (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. pect bandshell. (718) 362-4784. Arts in Williamsburg Symposium, 7 pm, FREE; Samurindo (CD release party), 10 pm, FREE. BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a dents. 11 am to 1 pm. Meet at Saturdays: DJs Yah Supreme and Concerned, 11 Oct. 14: Beatallica, 8:30 pm, $10; Oct. 15: The Oct. 18: (Backroom) Jasmin, 10 pm, $TBD; Oct. talk with Brian Kilcommons, corner of York and Jay streets. PILATES WORKSHOP: Pilates pm, FREE; Sundays: Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Hysterics, The Josef K, Tangents, 8:30 pm, $10; garage hosts a post-partum 19: (Backroom) Metrosonics with Akir, 10 pm, $7, author of “My Smart Puppy.” (718) 788-8500, ext. 208. Marquand and DJ Greg Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: Dust Galaxy, 9 pm, $15; Oct. 18: (Down- Tea Lounge workshop for new moms. $35. (Frontroom) Theo and the Skyscrapers, 10 pm, Learn how to raise a happy FALL CLEAN UP: Help spruce up Mondays: Rev. Vince Anderson and his Love stairs) God Fires Man, Cages, Beardlift, 8 pm, $8; 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Noon to 2 pm. 291 Eighth St. $10 suggested donation; Oct. 20: Evolve pres- puppy. 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Prospect Park for the upcoming Choir, 10:30 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Hot Rocks, 10 Oct. 19: (Downstairs) Jana Hunter, Deertick, Slope, (718) 789-2762, (718) 768-1235. ents Red Metal Mailbox’s “Einstein’s Dead and So Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. Halloween Walk. Tasks include pm, FREE; Thursdays: Kings County Soul Night Diamond Caverns, Random Cutting, 9 pm, $8; www.tealoungeny.com. Ladies Club of Sporting NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy raking, sweeping and litter AUCTION: featuring DJs Monkone, Emskee, Finewine & Nick Are You - a Love Letter to Betsy Ross,” 8 pm, $10 Oct. 20: Deicide, Nachtmystium, Daath, Oct. 18: Shaul Besser Group, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, of Music presents “Violet Fire: A removal. 10 am to 2 pm. Meet Club Gjoa hosts an auction fea- in advance, $12 day of the show, America’s Embalmer, Desolation, Annunaki, Dimentianon, 8 FREE; Oct. 19: Ethnoeccentric String Trio, 9 pm, turing gift baskets and prizes. Cope, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: The Greenhouse Multimedia Opera,” composed at base of Lookout Hill. Enter with DJ MonkOne and DJs Emskee and MC G- Favorite Burlesque Game Show “This or That,” pm, $25; Oct. 21: (Downstairs) Party Line, Love or 10:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Wu Li, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, park at 16th Street and Prospect $5 includes coffee and cake. 1 by Jon Gibson. $20 to $40. 7:30 man, 11 pm, FREE. 10:30 pm, $TBD. Perish, 9 pm, $TBD, (Upstairs) Supersystem, FREE. pm. BAM Opera House, 30 Park Southwest and walk across pm to 5 pm. 850 62nd St. (718) Professor Murder, 9 pm, $10. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. the road to Center Drive. (718) 745-9436. Good Coffeehouse BEER & FOOD TASTING: Down- 965-8960. Free. GROUP EXHIBIT: A Space Gallery The Brooklyn Tommy’s Tavern town Bar and Grill and Legends BIRD WATCHING CRUISE: Pros- presents “Intrinsic Form,” an Music Parlor 1041 Manhattan Ave. at Freeman Street in pect Park Audubon Center exhibit featuring abstract paint- Lyceum Lts. hosts “Celtic Autumn,” a (At The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture) Greenpoint, (718) 383-9699, sampling of imported ales hosts a cruise aboard the elec- ings. 1 pm to 5 pm. 1138 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park www.tommystavern.com. tric boat Independence. Tour Broadway. (917) 776-0772. Free. Slope, (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. 53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in paired with a five-course tasting Park Slope, (718) 768-2972, www.bsec.org. Oct. 14: The Suicide Dolls, The Shemps, Sick Sick the Lullwater, a scenic habitat GARDENING TALK: Brooklyn Bo- Oct. 15: Kelly Zullo, 6 pm, $5. Birds, Dead Mechanical, Lost Locker Combo, 8 menu. $35. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Oct. 20: Third Friday with the Park Slope Food 160 Court St. (718) 625-2835. for flora and fauna. $10, $6 kids. tanic Garden hosts a talk about pm, $7. Co-op with guitarist Tomas Rodriguez, bassist/cel- MEETING: Bay Ridge Historical Binoculars provided. Noon to gardening with bulbs. $31, $29 Bubby’s Brooklyn 12:40 pm. Enter park at Lincoln members includes book. 2 pm list Barry Kornhauser and percussionist Urbano Society meets and presents a Sanchez, 8 pm, $10 adults, $6 children. Trash Bar slide lecture by Gus Tacopina on Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) to 5 pm. 1000 Washington Ave. Pie Company “Lookin’ at Brooklyn,” featuring 287-3400. (718) 623-7220. 1 Main St. at Plymouth Street in DUMBO, 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williams- trivia from 1941 to present. WALKATHON: Develop Don’t BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Por- (718) 222-0666, www.bubbys.com. Hank’s Saloon burg, (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. Destroy Brooklyn hosts a fund- denone Silent Film Weekend.” Oct. 14: DJ Mojo presents Screaming Females, 8 Shore Hill Towers, 9000 Shore Oct. 17: Shawn Segrue, Welcome to the Danger 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum raiser. Noon. Prospect Park Today: “Hearts of the World” pm, The One and Only Typicals, 9 pm, Bear Hands, Road. (718) 745- 5938. Free. Show, 8 pm, $5; Oct. 19: Rockdove, Michael Hill, (718) 625-8003, www.hankssaloon.com. bandshell. Visit www.dddb.net/ (1918). $10, $7 children and Mangia, 8 pm, $5. 10 pm, Trikuti, 11 pm, Arckid, Midnight, $8; Oct. walkathon for schedule and info. seniors. 4 pm. Live piano by Do- Sundays: Shotgun Shack, 6 pm, Sean Kershaw 15: Jason Deutsch, 9 pm, Shadowgraphs, 10 pm, and the New Jack Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Mon- THURS, OCT 19 (718) 362-4784. nald Sosin. Also, “The Scarlet $6; Oct. 16: Holy Roller NYC & DJ Mojo present GOWANUS STUDIO TOUR: Letter” (1926). 8 pm. Live piano Cafe Steinhof days: Live band kuntry karaoke with Rob Ryan and Prowler, 9 pm, Goes Cube, 10 pm, The Giraffes, 11 SPECIAL NEEDS TALK: Resources Artists open their studios to the by Donald Sosin and vocals by 427 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in Park Slope, the Brooklyn Country All-Star Band, 10 pm, FREE; pm, Valient Thorr, Midnight, $7; Oct. 17: for Children with Special Needs public. Self-guided walking tour Joanna Seaton. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 369-7776, www.cafesteinhof.com. Wednesdays: Mobscenity, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 14: Appomattox, 9 pm, Ladycop, 10 pm, $TBD; Oct. offers a talk on education options features over 120 artists in 26 (718) 777-FILM. www.bam.org. Oct. 18: J. Walter Hawkes Trio, 10:30 pm, FREE. Shattered NYC, 10 pm, Chesty Morgan & the 18: DJ Mojo presents The Midnight Show, for children. 10 am to 1 pm. different locations. 1 pm to 6 MICRO MUSEUM: hosts its annual Slice ’em Ups, 11 pm, Scared Stiffs, Midnight, Midnight, $6; Oct. 19: Love or Perish, 8 pm, Dirty Brooklyn Public Library’s Brook- pm. For information visit: “Haunted Maze.” Freaky instal- FREE; Oct. 18: Joey Allcorn Band, 10 pm, FREE; Magaine, 9 pm, The Window Smashers, 10 pm, lyn Heights branch, 280 Cadman www.agastbrooklyn.com. Free. lations, visual montages and Cattyshack Oct. 20: I’m Jeph Duarte Bitch!, 10 pm, FREE; Winning Looks, 11 pm, Broadband, Midnight, Plaza West. (212) 677-4650. Free. LULLWATER EXPLORATION: crime scenes aim to scare chil- 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Park Slope, Oct. 21: The Lexington Arrows, The Allrighters, Renminbi, 1 am, $7; Oct. 20: Spoiler NYC, 10 pm, READING: Heights and Hill Com- Enjoy a boat tour detailing dren of all ages. $2. Noon to 7 (718) 230-5740, www.cattyshackbklyn.com. Los Blankitos, Youth Against Nature, 10 pm, $7; Oct. 21: Dodger, 8 pm, Rejectionist Front, 9 munity Council presents author Prospect Park’s aquatic habitat. pm. 123 Smith St. (718) 797-3116. Saturdays: Shack 249 with DJs BK Brewster, Daryl FREE. pm, Madison Ambush, 10 pm, Tunnels to Holland, Louis Pizzitola. He reads from his Binoculars provided. $10, $6 INTERRACIAL DATING: Cafe Sutra Raymond and more, 10 pm, $5, $7 after 11 pm; 11 pm, $7. book “Hearst Over Hollywood: kids. 1:15 pm to 1:55 pm. Enter and Multimixx hosts a speed Mondays: Chump Change, 10 pm, FREE; The Hook Theo and the Skyscrapers play Power, Passion and Propaganda park at Lincoln Road and Ocean dating event for those interest- Tuesdays: Trivia Night, 7 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Galapagos on Oct. 19. in the Movies.” 2 pm. 160 Monta- Avenue. (718) 287-3400. ed in interracial dating. 6:30 pm. Karaoke with Sherry Vine, 9 pm, FREE ($2 after 10 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red Two Boots gue St. (718) 596-8789. Free. WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence 639A Fifth Ave. Reservations pm), Oink Boys Party (ladies welcome with sexy Hook, (718) 797-3007, Brooklyn hosts the Metro Tour Service, necessary. Visit: www.multi- www.thehookmusic.com. BARGEMUSIC: presents a classical boys), 10 pm, $5; Thursdays: Shitkickers, 8 pm, 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park taking a walk through Fort mixx.com. (718) 499-0279. Oct. 14: Emergenza Festival with Neversour, 8 music program featuring works Hey DJ!, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: R.P.M. with DJ Parlor Jazz Slope, (718) 499-3253, Greene, Clinton Hill and Brook- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15th annual pm, Seasons Changing, 8:30 pm, Echoes of by Mozart, Beamish, Bruch, Lug Nut, 7 pm, FREE, Cirrah Fridays, DJs and bur- 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue in Clin- www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. lyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. New York Cares Day needs vol- lesque, 11 pm, $5 ($7 after midnight). Praise, 9 pm, The Murena Project, 9:30 pm, The Debussy and Brahms. $35, $30 ton Hill, (718) 855-1981, www.parlorjazz.com. Oct. 14: Ann Courtney & the Late Bloomers, 10 seniors. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, unteers to work in 100 public Montauk Project, 10 pm, Matthew Pop, 10:30 pm, Oct. 21: Carla Cook Quintet, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $30 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, Landing, Old Fulton Street at 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. schools in the five boroughs and Hard Drive, The Band, 11:30 pm, $15; Oct. 15: Center for donation. 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Memphis Train, 10 pm, the East River. (718) 624-2083. paint classrooms and playground Emergenza Festival with Antidote, 5:30 pm, The PERFORMANCE FREE. ALL ABOUT ORCHIDS: Brooklyn fences, re-organize libraries, plant Improvisational Step Right Ups, 6 pm, Soundeffect, 6:30 pm, NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy Botanic Garden presents a talk bulbs and much more. Visit Something New, 7 pm, Mel Mednick, 7:30 pm, The Perch Cafe of Music presents “Dogs,” with www.newyorkcaresday.org. Music by an expert orchid curator. Samefourwalls, 8 pm, Rim Jaw, 8:30 pm, The 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, Union Hall Learn how to grow orchids suc- choreography by Sarah Michel- 295 Douglass St. at Third Avenue in Park son. $20 to $40. 7:30 pm. BAM Swing, 9 pm, Strange Day, 10 pm, $15; Oct. 19: (718) 788-2830. (Downstairs at) 702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue cessfully. Slides, discussion, lec- Slope, (212) 631-5882, Emergenza Festival with PM, 7:30 pm, Randy in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400, www.union- tures and more. $64, $59 mem- Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. SUN, OCT 22 www.schoolforimprov.org. Sundays and Thursdays: Live jazz, 8:30 pm, $5 Also, “Violet Fire: A Multimedia Niles, 8 pm, Mr. Shy, 9 pm, Melissa Rogers, 9:30 suggested donation; Oct. 14: Rob Hecht Group, hallny.com. bers. Fee includes an orchid to Oct. 14: Shane Endsley, 8:30 pm, $10 ($6 with Opera,” composed by Jon pm, Paul Cote and his Beautiful Big Band, 10 pm, Oct. 14: Cassettes Won’t Listen, The Soft Lighties, take home. 6 pm to 9 pm. 1000 student ID); Oct. 17: Open Session hosted by J. 8:30 pm (two sets), $5 suggested donation; Oct. Gibson. $20 to $40. 7:30 pm. OUTDOORS AND TOURS Mark Shine, 10:30 pm, Seca Konsa and Les Beat Radio, 8 pm, $8; Oct. 15: New York Noise 5th Washington Ave. (718) 623-7220. Granelli, 9 pm, $7; Oct. 19: Open Session hosted 17: Seung-Hee Quartet, 9 pm (two sets), $5 sug- BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette GOWANUS STUDIO TOUR: Artists Enrage, 11 pm, $15; Oct. 20: Emergenza Festival gested donation; Oct. 19: Amy Cervini Quartet, Season Premiere Party, 7 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: An RECEPTION: Safe-T-Gallery pres- Ave. (718) 636-4100. open their studios to the public. by J. Granelli, 9 pm, $6; Oct. 21: Respect Sextet, with Digamy, 7:30 pm, Death by Pacman, 8 pm, Evening with Zach Galifianakis, 8 pm, 10 pm, $12; ents “Mind Control,” works by 8:30 pm, $10 ($6 with student ID). 8:30 pm (two sets), $5 suggested donation; Oct. BARGEMUSIC: In celebration of 1 pm to 6 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. Bat-Or Kalo, 8:30 pm, The Party Death, 9 pm, Oct. 19: Mancino, Driftless Pony Club, 8 pm, $TBD; Jun-Ah Kim. Also, “A History of 20: Alessandro Ricciarelli Quartet, 8:30 pm (two tenor Bobby White’s birthday, Michelangelo, 9:30 pm, King B. and Queen B., 10 Oct. 20: The Circulatory System, The Instruments, Tears,” photography by Corey sets), $5 suggested donation. program features selections by PERFORMANCE pm, Kacie Sheik, 10:30 pm, Apostles, 11 pm, $15; New Sound of Numbers, 8 pm, $TBD; Oct. 21: The Armpriester. 6 pm to 8 pm. 111 Club Exit Beethoven, Liebermann, Rach- BARGEMUSIC: In celebration of Oct. 21: R.A.D., 7:30 pm, Uncle Pumpkin, 8 pm, Great Lakes, Ian Love, 8 pm, $TBD. Front St. (718) 782-5920. Free. 147 Greenpoint Ave. at Manhattan Avenue maninov, Zdes, Reger and more. tenor Bobby White’s birthday, in Greenpoint, (718) 349-6969, Methodical, 8:30 pm, The Audacity, 9 pm, King Pete’s Candy Store BAMCINEMATEK: presents Violet $35, $30 seniors. 7:30 pm. Ful- program features selections by for a Day, 9:30 pm, Veinmelter, 10 pm, 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Fire with “Tesla Mania!” (2006). www.club-exit.com. Vox Po p ton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Beethoven, Liebermann, Rach- Saturdays: DJ Dance Party, 10 pm, $15 (ladies Electricsoul, 10:30 pm, $15. Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, $10, $7 children and seniors. 6 maninov, Zdes, Reger and more. 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford Road in Street at the East River. (718) FREE until 11 pm); Fridays: DJ Dance Party, 10 www.petescandystore.com. pm. Also, “ A Primer on Urban 624-2083. $35, $30 seniors. 4 pm. Fulton Flatbush, (718) 940-2084, Painting” (2006). 8 pm. Q & A pm, FREE. Hope and Anchor Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; Oct. 14: www.voxpopnet.net. BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street A Locomotive, 8 pm, Cavalier King, 9 pm, Drew with Pablo Arevana and local 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Sundays: Open mic, 7:30 pm, FREE with 2- Performing Arts presents music at the East River. (718) 624-2083. Victor and We Are the Beautiful, 10 pm, Tom artists after screening. 30 Lafa- with Jamaican performers: DANCE: WHITE WAVE presents Club Xo Hook, (718) 237-0276. drink/snack minimum; Oct. 21: Bryin Dall with yette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. Brousseau, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 15: Golden Joseph Gates & Control Groups, 7 pm, $5 or 2- Freddie McGregor and Yellow- the DUMBO Dance Festival fea- 1819 Utica Ave. at Avenue J in Flatlands, Saturdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Karaoke host- Shoulders, 8:30 pm, Daniel Marr, 9:30 pm, Ryan www.bam.org. man. $20, $35, $40. 8 pm. Walt turing numerous performers and drink minimum. (718) 209-0525, www.clubxonyc.com. ed by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. Doyle, 10:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: Spelling Bee, PLAYFUL PARENTS: Learn how a Whitman Theater, Brooklyn companies. 1 pm – 3 pm and 4 parent can facilitate constructive Fridays: “The Best of the Best” featuring live DJs, 7:30 pm, Chris Sutherland, 9:30 pm, Jeff Lewis, College, one block from inter- pm – 7 pm. John Ryan Theater, 11 pm, FREE before midnight, $10 after midnight. Walt Whitman play. $25, $20 members. 7 pm section of Flatbush and No- 25 Jay St. (718) 855-8822. Laila Lounge 10:30 pm, Seth Faergolzia, 11:15 pm, FREE; Oct. to 8:30 pm. 250 Baltic St. Call to strand avenues. (718) 951-4500. www.whitewavedance.com. Free. 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in 17: Bingo, 7 pm, Shonali Bhowmik, 9 pm, Finian Theatre reserve. (718) 237-1862. McKean, 10 pm, Sam Rosen, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. GALLERY PLAYERS: presents the GALLERY PLAYERS: “Urinetown.” Cornerstone Pub Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, (on the campus of Brooklyn College) Campus 18: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, Keegan Dewitt, 10 pm, BARNES AND NOBLE: Discussion musical “Urinetown.” $18, $14 3 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. 1502 Cortelyou Rd. at Marlborough Road in www.lailalounge.com. Road at Hillel Place in Midwood, (718) 951- with Mark Nelson and Sarah kids and seniors. 8 pm. 199 14th PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “A Little Flatbush, (718) 940-9037, Mondays: Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: APA Matt Schickele, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: Marisa 4500, www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org. Hudson Bayliss, authors of Mini, 9 pm, Rosy Nolan, 10 pm, Madelyn, 11 pm, St. (212) 352-3101. www.gallery- Night Music.” 3 pm. See Sat., www.cornerstonepub.com. League, 7 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Jezebel Music Oct. 21: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts “Exquisite Corpse,” about the FREE; Oct. 20: Hope for a Golden Summer, 9 players.com. Oct. 21. Saturdays: Alegba & Friends, 9 pm, FREE (dona- Showcase with an open mic, 7:30 pm, Live music, at Brooklyn College (BCBC) presents Freddie unsolved murder case better PAPER MOON PLAYERS: presents tion suggested); Tuesdays: Dan Pratt Quartet, 9 8:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: RG Daniels presents pm, Chris Bowers, 10 pm, David LK Murphy, 11 known as the Black Dahlia. 7:30 McGregor & Yellowman, 8 pm, $40, $35, or $20. “A Little Night Music,” by CHILDREN pm, FREE (donation suggested); Thursdays: Ste- Super Happy Fun Show, 8 pm, $TBD; Oct. 20: pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Tsui, 8 pm, Cavalier King, 9 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832- Stephen Sondheim. $14, $12 NY TRANSIT MUSEUM: Kids are pm, Que Verde, 10 pm, Heernt, 11 pm, FREE. 9066. Free. phane Wrembel, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ Juicee OHM and special guests, 9 pm, $TBD; Oct. 21: seniors. 8 pm. Emmanuel Epis- invited to a workshop, “Wheels spins Music That’ll Make You Thirsty, 10 pm, FREE. Saturday Night Live with Craig Greenberg Group, Zebulon NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy copal Church, 2635 E. 23rd St. and Wires.” Kids are invited to 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in of Music presents “Dogs,” with 9 pm, The Larch, 10 pm, $TBD, DJ Friend and Puppet’s Jazz Bar (718) 377-1342. shape, twist, sculpt and equip a guests, 11 pm, FREE. Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934, choreography by Sarah Michel- SPACE GRANT SHOWCASE: bus or train of the future. Crossroads Saloon 284 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Slope, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. son. $20 to $40. 7:30 pm. BAM Brooklyn Arts Exchange pres- Suggested for ages 4 and older. 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in (718) 499-2627. Oct. 14: The Sway Machinery, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. ents an evening of dance, the- $5 adults, $3 kids. 1 pm. Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Les Babouches Oct. 14: Alex Blake Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Mid- 15: Colin Stetson’s Transmission with solo set by (718) 636-4100. ater and performance. $15, $10 Boerum Place and Schermer- Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. 7803 Third Ave. at 78th Street in Bay Ridge, night, $5; Oct. 17: Jaime Aff Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 Jeremiah Lockwood and Colin Stetson, 10 pm, NEXT WAVE: “Dogs.” 7:30 pm. members, $8 low-income. 8 pm. horn Street. (718) 694-1792. (718) 833-1700. pm, Midnight, $5; Oct. 18: Tommy Campbell FREE; Oct. 16: Jonas Mekas & Here We Now See Sat., Oct. 21. 421 Fifth Ave. For performance OTHER Dakar Cafe Saturdays and Fridays: Belly dancer Shahrazad, 8 Band, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Oct. 19: Orchestra, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: Gauchupin, 10 ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: Les details, visit www.bax.org. (718) pm, FREE. Bill Ware’s Pups Vibe, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, pm, FREE; Oct. 18: The Inbetweens, 10 pm, The Freres Corbusier’s “Hell House.” 832-0018. HEALTH AWARENESS: New York 285 Grand St. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Midnight, $5; Oct. 20: Alex Blake Trio, 9:15 pm, Barbarian Horde, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Brooklyn 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. DANCE: WHITE WAVE presents Methodist Hospital offers Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net. 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Oct. 21: Alex Blake Trio, Qawwali Party, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Asiko, 10 GALLERY PLAYERS: “Urinetown.” the DUMBO Dance Festival fea- screenings for dental, blood Sundays: DJ Contra Sounds, 6 pm, FREE. The Lucky Cat 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5. pm, FREE. 8 pm. See Sat., Oct. 21. turing numerous performers and pressure and foot and ankle 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williams- problems. 9:30 am to noon. Dragon Lounge burg, (718) 782-0437, Family Health Center, 210 www.theluckycat.com. 145 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Flatbush Ave. Call to register. Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Piano Parlor and key- (718) 780-3593. Free. 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The derelict piece of real estate sits in the heart of Park Slope. “That building is a hazard,” 4FSWJDFT $BTInPX"OBMZTJT 8FBMUI"DDVNVMBUJPO and her two daughters, Esther said Brian Mitchell, who tends and Rachel. bar at Two Boots restaurant .BEJTPO"WFOVF /:$ “They would go buy cases $BMM they were seeing.” tempts to contact them. enues has racked up 21 viola- ing 2004 violations for failure across the street. BWFTUFEJOUFSFTU!WFSJ[POOFU '3&&$0/46-5"5*0/ of beer — probably from the Chris Selicious, who used But there are still sightings “If there were ever a case Key Food across the street — tions over the years, 20 of to repair the disintegrating to live just around the corner, of the family — including a which are unresolved, includ- front wall. for eminent domain, this is it.” and sell the cans for $3 each,” had similar memories. bizarre appearance by Esther said Keney. “There were no regular and Rachel on the reality Another former Landmark hours, so it was catch-as- show, “Single in the Hamp- 4FDVSJUJFTPõFSFEUISPVHI4FDVSJUJFT"NFSJDB *OD .FNCFS/"4%4*1$BOEBEWJTPSZTFSWJDFTPõFSFEUISPVHI4FDVSJUJFT regular added, “It was as if the "NFSJDB"EWJTPST *OD $IBOJF4DIXBSU[ 3FQSFTFOUBUJWF"7FTUFE*OUFSFTUBOE4FDVSJUJFT"NFSJDBBSFOPUBöMJBUFE catch-can,” he said. “They tons.” Addams family or Queequeg served both kinds of Stephen Silverman, who Park Slope Kitchen Gallery from ‘Moby Dick’ opened a Yuengling beer in bottles. lives near the Nashes’ other bar. “I never saw it crowded, building, on Second Street be- invites you to “You’d walk in and the old but that was part of the charm. tween Sixth and Seventh av- Loose lady would give you a silly You didn’t go there to head off enues, said mother Nash still hat, a coffee can and a stick,” to a corner and drink. It was stops by the brownstone every Create, Transform, he said. “You’d have to keep more like a little party. … And couple of months — but that Dentures? time with whoever was per- then they just stopped alto- the building, like the one forming on stage.” gether.” housing the Landmark Pub, is and Revive! GO AHEAD.... But this regular’s favorite Estimates vary on when ex- abandoned. part of the bar was not what actly the Landmark Pub Silverman has many odd Eat what you want! happened inside, but the looks closed, ranging anywhere recollections of the Nashes. featuring Medallion Cabinetry he’d get from people on the from 1996 to 1999. “When I first moved here in Visit Dr. Tony Farha in the morning, street. 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/ Becky Holladay ed to the June 23 crash. liance, which manages the park. Anne Perzeszty, president of “They all feel it’s their park,” the Prospect Park Track Club, said Tupper Thomas, the presi- who’s both a jogger and a cyclist, dent of the Alliance. sees both sides of the conflict. “The cyclists, this is their cy- “There appears to be a huge

cling park, the runners, it’s their Papers The Brooklyn running park, the concert-goers increase in the number of cy- A woman jogs along the East Drive of Prospect Park, clists of all ages and abilities go for concerts. There’s even open to automobiles during weekday morning rush hours. barbecuers and non-barbe- riding the wrong way,” she cuers.” said. “That needs to be en- If the park is increasingly a said Yim. resident and park user who forced, and enforcement is not battleground, it’s no surprise, Apparently, one also hates complains of trash scofflaws. happening. Bicycles are very given how many different con- the guy who walks the park Even worse then the beer definitely vehicles.” stituent groups — from runners bearing Sukkot blessings. cans is human waste. On the other hand, pedestrians to sunbathers, softball players Katti Wachs, an atheist and “I hate it when people go to aren’t necessarily doing their part to soft-ice-cream eaters — are Windsor Terrace resident, was the bathroom in the park in broad to avoid conflict. Perzeszty had a using the emerald expanse. The approached by two wandering daylight,” said Amy Duquette, a near collision recently thanks to arrival of wireless Internet ac- Lubavitchers last weekend, member of the Prospect Park some reckless walkers. cess two weeks ago may mean while she was languidly leafing Track Club who was helping out “I was coming down a hill the emergence of an entirely through a tabloid in the grass. at the Fourth Annual Miles for on my bike, and there was a new user-group, presumably “When people interrupt me Midwives race. group of youngsters coming off with its own reasons to kvetch. when I’m in the park, I get irri- “And we’re not just talking a bus,” she recalled. A trip to the park on any day tated, particularly when they about number one,” said Du- “The person who was direct- shows that Brooklynites are a ter- have religious purposes,” said quette. “There is human feces ing them into the park had her ritorial — and irritable — bunch. Wachs, who’s seen a lot of near Prospect Park West and back into the oncoming traffic. ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS As Sloper Mike Yim barbe- proselytizing Mormons and 13th Street all the time, and my I had nowhere to go at all, be- cued last weekend, he took a Jews for Jesus lately. cause the running lanes were moment to decry his personal And everyone hates a litterer occupied, so I started screaming park nemeses — the guitar-play- (except the litterer, perhaps). ‘Heads up!’ ‘Heads up!’ It ers who butcher classic songs, “But it’s just par for the could have been really danger- FAMOUS FOR DISCOUNTS SINCE 1924! particularly those of Bob Dylan. course — outright disrespect Green ous for the kids and for me.” “You just hate the guy who for the property,” said Alex Another battle raging on the can’t sing and has a guitar,” Nazaryan, a Crown Heights war park’s green lawns pits dog Prospect Park may seem owners against other park-goers Brooklyn • 2600 Flatbush Ave large, but its many users who don’t like the pets’ off- are constantly fighting leash privileges between 9 pm over turf. Here are a few and 9 am. of the many warring Kimberly Edwin, a Prospect (718) 951-3888 tribes: Heights resident, says she’s stopped visiting Prospect Park cyclists vs. pedestrians because of run-ins she’s had with free-ranging dogs. dog owners vs. birders “The stress of encountering www.samashmusic.com off-leash dogs outweighed the softball players vs. benefits of regular exercise,” soccer players said Edwin, who complains of litterers vs. an “dog-owner entitlement environmentalists mentality.” She’s a supporter of this cellphone users summer’s lawsuit by a Queens vs. quiet, community group against the contemplative types Parks Department challenging its long-standing courtesy ducks vs. geese hours. But dog-owner organizations cars vs. everyone else like Prospect Park’s FIDO, ar- — Rubinstein gue that dogs actually make parks safer for all patrons. “In the 1960’s, reported dog bites in the city exceeded 40,000,” said Robert Marino, COMING FALL 2006 the president of NYCdog. “By 2005, this dropped to less than 4,000, of which only 86 — just “Combining Spa & Wellness with Medicine” 2.2% — occurred in parks.” Moreover, “Police data supports the crime deterrent effect of increasing responsible parks usage,” he said. Steven Calvino, MD Louis Tranese, DO Thomas, the Alliance president, agreed. But as with all of these competing interests, she admitted she somestimes feels like she’s more referee than ranger. At least one park user, though, was able to look at the A picture of carbon monoxide PHYSICIAN-DIRECTED silver lining to this storm cloud: as it may appear in a typical home. 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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Stop hiding, Gargano UST WHO DOES Charles Gargano think agency (!), Gargano’s answer should appall any- formation as the developer’s actual costs, his he’s working for — the public that pays one who believes that government gets its pow- expected profit, and the full cost of the massive J his salary or developer Bruce Ratner? ers from the consent of the governed. public subsidies on which the entire project Gargano, the chairman of the Empire State “First of all,” Gargano said, “what they are floats. Development Corporation, made it clear on looking for is internal documents, working doc- In the interview — which can be seen at WNET’s “New York Voices” last week that uments. ... We are now still negotiating and http://www.thirteen.org/nyvoices — Gargano he’d rather negotiate in secret with Ratner than when you are negotiating, you don’t open your did more than just romanticize the glory days of defend the public’s interests. cards up to who you are negotiating with. ... the backroom deal. The show’s host, Rafael Pi Roman, asked That’s simple business. It is not a question of He also insulated himself from future criticism Gargano why the ESDC has refused requests from not wanting to make documents available. with the bizarre claim that he is selling out project opponents, journalists and now even state When they are completed, when the deal is Brooklyn to save it: “We work for a common Assemblyman Jim Brennan to release financial in- done, then the documents will be public record.” ground, something that the developer can live formation that could show whether Ratner is get- When the deal is done? with and not walk away from a project and say, ting a sweetheart deal (as many suspect) or merely In Gargano’s mind, the deal is done, and any ‘Well, too bad. We can’t do it; the public sector making a reasonable real-estate deal with the state proposals competing with Ratner’s need not be doesn’t want to be a partner with us.’” that will earn him a fair profit (as he claims). entertained, lest they expose weaknesses in Rat- But Gargano is wrong: The public sector Putting aside for a second the notion that an ner’s done deal with the state. does want to be a partner with developers — as assemblyman had to use the state’s Freedom of The whole purpose of Gargano’s top-down, long as the public has a seat at the table when Information Law to get information from a state smoke-filled approach is to hide such vital in- the turkey is carved up.

LETTERS Cristian Fleming Magnificent Maggie fills the mail To the editor, The front-page picture of Maggie Great photo! Opting out of Gyllenhaal is both tasteless and sex- To the editor, ist (“Hello, Neighbor!” Oct. 7). You An apology from The Papers Kudos on exposing the Maggie home delivery have insulted your readers and Ms. Our front-page photo last week of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal Gyllenhaal threat. Let history show Gyllenhaal. Is this any way to treat a represented a lapse of discretion for which we apologize. that The Brooklyn Papers was the Since the beginning of the year, new neighbor? Given the nature of the photo, its placement on Page One was in- first to realize that her move to the we’ve been home delivering Papers Mr. Kuntzman, I am glad I do not Slope could undermine marriages throughout Brownstone Brooklyn. live next to you. appropriate and not in line with our standards. within a 12-block radius. Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc. Our unique system limits deliveries at 55 Washington St, Ste 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to two Papers per building (elimi- Hilary North, Prospect Heights My own wife (who was once quite attractive, I might add) has or- Phone (718) 834-9350 nating the kind of clutter caused by Established 1978. Copyright 2006. • Ed Weintrob, President (ext 105) circular and menu delivery services). Plus, the mom next door didn’t dered me to cross the street if I see I am not a prude the Divine Miss G coming down the We hope everyone appreciates want her kid to see this picture. Cheap and easy PUBLISHER Celia Weintrob (ext 104) To the editor: If you ask me, this cover photo de- block. our free home delivery, but realize To the editor, Hyram Biafra, Park Slope EDITOR Gersh Kuntzman (ext 119) there are exceptions to every rule. What are you, the New York Post? serves a Bronx cheer. And I write this I was puzzled by your choice of I’m no prude but this is hardly appro- SENIOR EDITOR /PRODUCTION MANAGER If you’ve received The Paper at as the author of an award-winning photo. Running a nearly nude photo Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) home and no longer want this priate for a “family” publication. guidebook to the borough. of the actress on your front page is No ethics free service, you may “opt out” of GO BROOKLYN/BROOKLYN BRIDE EDITOR As a new “Brooklynite,” as well as Ellen Freudenheim, Park Slope hardly a neighborly welcome. To the editor, Lisa J. Curtis our delivery program by filling out (ext 131) new mother, Ms. Gyllenhaal would The writer is the author of “Brooklyn: Ulti- Did you just Google around for I bet Maggie Gyllenhaal felt really ART DIRECTOR Leah Mitch the online form at Brooklyn Pa- prefer to been seen in a slightly more (ext 127) mate Guide to New York’s Most Happen- the most inappropriate free-of-charge good about moving here when she OFFICE MANAGER Charna Brown (ext 101) pers.com/html/about/optout demure guise. ing Borough (St. Martin’s Press, 2004) .html Jane Landis, Park Slope photo you could find? Not nice! spotted your cover while pushing her newborn in a stroller along Seventh Kevin O’Leary, Park Slope COMPOSITION OWNERSHIP: Copyright 2006 Brooklyn Paper Publications Avenue. Inc. All content prepared by our staff, including ARTWORK, DESIGN and I’m really no prude And from the left… Anything to sell free papers, right? COPY, remain the sole property of The Brooklyn Papers and may not be re- produced without the Publisher’s written permission. Send a letter To the editor, To the editor, Catherine Gigante-Brown, I’m actually a left-wing person. Think of the kids! EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: The Brooklyn Papers assumes no responsibil- By mail: Letters Editor, Brooklyn This is a community paper. I’m Windsor Terrace ity for unsolicited materials. Articles, story ideas, letters, photography, and all Papers, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, not a prude, but this is a bit much, I’m not upset with puerile things in To the editor, other materials delivered to The Brooklyn Papers, whether or not solicited NY 11201 don’t you think? Are you going to general, but I find the photo really What could have been going by Publisher or Publisher’s agent and whether or not they contain or are through the minds of your presum- otherwise accompanied by restrictions on publication or use, will be treat- By fax: (718) 834-9278. join the ranks of the Enquirer? It’s re- distasteful and unwelcoming. Not on my watch ed as unconditionally assigned to The Brooklyn Papers for publication and By email: ally terrible. Daniel Luck, Fort Greene Part of the appeal of living in Park ably mature editors, who made a de- To the editor, copyright purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Publisher prior [email protected] Slope is part of the snooping of cision that could have been expected What’s with the soft-core porn on to publication. All submitted material becomes the property of The Brooklyn Papers which may edit, publish and assign the material for use in any medi- All letters must be signed and neighbors, I agree, but not that kind of a 14-year-old [when they printed the front page? um now known or later developed. Submissions will not be returned and may include the writer’s home address Nice plug of exploitation of our neighbors. that salacious photo]? Seriously, yowza! Just so’s ya not be acknowledged. and phone number (only the writer’s To the editor, I actually think you owe her an The photo was especially inappro- know, that wouldn’t have flown with ADVERTISING: Subject to Terms Governing Acceptance of Advertising pub- name and neighborhood are pub- Hey, what happened to your apology, and you owe all of us an priate given that children can come me, back in the day. lished in our latest rate card. CIRCULATION: Net, based on period norms. lished with the letter). 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By Ariella Cohen bought a house. The twist here is that the last made headlines earlier this year The Brooklyn Papers agent used a map to tell whites where when it sold a three-story building in Red they should [move] to.” Hook for a then-unheard-of price of A Manhattan-based real-estate The map was uncovered in a sting op- $1.075 million. giant, the Corcoran Group, has come eration at Corcoran’s Brooklyn Heights One day after NFHA released its under the scrutiny of federally office on Montague Street. charges, a pocket guide to fair housing sat backed agents who charge that the Four white investigators posing as yup- on the front desk of Corcoran’s Montague firm steered white home-buyers in pie homebuyers were flashed the doc- Street office, as well on a front table at the RATNER Brooklyn to white neighborhoods tored street map — complete with hand- group’s Seventh Avenue office. and discriminating against blacks. drawn boxes and red arrows identifying In a statement, the company said it In a report released Tuesday, a coali- neighborhoods considered to be “chang- condemned the conduct alleged by COUNT-UP tion of 220 fair housing organizations ing” for the better as well as established NFHA and would conduct an internal re- charged Corcoran with ignoring black enclaves of young professionals. view of the individual agents involved. clients, offering more detailed financial A Corcoran Group employee directed The discrimination described by the options and incentives to white home- the undercover agents to Park Slope, housing coalition mirrored tactics discov- seekers and directing these white clients Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens, ered in Atlanta and Chicago, other cities to white neighborhoods. Brooklyn Heights and majority-black that are experiencing a wave of white 14 A “gentrification map” is a key piece Prospect Heights, which fell in to the cat- gentrification. of evidence in the National Fair Housing egory of “changing.” “What we see is a pattern that forces Alliance’s federal discrimination com- Four black investigators, posing as us to ask if block-by block gentrification plaint filed this week with the Depart- buppies, weren’t shown the map. is happening by choice or because blacks DAYS ment of Housing and Urban Develop- Corcoran became the subject of the and Latinos aren’t given the choice to ment. NFHA investigation after HUD found move into certain areas,” Smith said. SINCE WE FORMALLY “This racial steering tactic is reminis- evidence of fair housing violations in Seventeen of Brooklyn’s 37 residential REQUESTED AN cent of discriminatory conduct from the 2000. HUD asked NFHA to investigate ZIP codes are over 50 percent white. INTERVIEW WITH 1970s,” said Shanna Smith, president of further. Thirteen ZIP codes are majority black — Courtesy of National Fair Housing Alliance NFHA. “Then, real-estate agents would The city’s largest residential real estate but the Corcoran neighborhood map BRUCE RATNER Locations of Corcoran Group offices (stars above) are less likely to be in “black” [trigger] white flight by showing … agency, Corcoran is synonymous in highlighted only those situated close to (As of Saturday, Oct. 14) neighborhoods, according to the National Fair Housing Alliance. where an African-American family had Brooklyn with gentrification. The group white neighborhoods. Cops deny profiling, but black youths see things differently

By Christie Rizk though he’d done nothing wrong.” Transit officers to stop the black always going after black people.” and Ariella Cohen Moore’s friend, Duntrell Calderone, youths. And an NYPD source told The The National Latino Officers Associ- The Brooklyn Papers 12, offered a succinct opinion of the al- Brooklyn Papers that Vanchieri’s offi- ation and 100 Blacks in Law Enforce- leged NYPD racial-profiling: “That’s cers either deliberately or innocently ment Who Care protested the alleged While the NYPD denied newspa- messed up.” misunderstood the orders because it stop-and-frisk order this week. per reports that it stopped and Both the New York Post and the would be impossible to detain and “This is obviously a violation of civil frisked black teens in a Park Slope Daily News reported this week that question every black teen in a station rights as well as lazy police work,” said subway station last week, the possi- Capt. Michael Vanchieri, who com- used by many such youths. Anthony Miranda, president of the Latino ble subjects of the alleged searches mands a Transit District patrol based at But Vanchieri’s officers — whose officers’ group. “Crime happens every- saw things a bit differently. Hoyt and Schermerhorn streets, or- identities were shielded by the Daily where, but if a robbery happened on Wall “My friend got pulled over [in this sta- dered his officers to stop and frisk News — told the News that the orders Street and the profile was for a white guy tion] by a cop for no reason at all,” said black teens at the Seventh Avenue stop were definitely given. with a briefcase the police would not be Jamel James, who was entering the F- in response to a purported increase in “The captain said the descriptions of stopping every guy with a briefcase.” train station at Seventh Avenue and Ninth crime at that station. the [suspects] vary a lot, so we were to Then again, they might stop black Street with a group of friends Tuesday. According to police records, only stop all black males at the station, stop guys with briefcases, said one black In fact, everyone in the group inter- one robbery — on June 11 — was and frisk them because ‘they have no man in Park Slope. viewed by The Brooklyn Papers said logged in the station this year by 78th reason being there,’” one white officer “Whenever there is a sweep like this, they knew someone who had been ha- Precinct cops. told the News. people tell me, ‘Change the way you Ho / Dennis W. rassed by police because of the color of There has been more crime at other Black youths questioned by The Pa- dress,’” said a man who gave his name his skin — although not necessarily at stations, with three robberies reported per saw a much broader problem. only as Stash. the Park Slope station. this year at the Fourth Avenue and “I can’t walk eight feet without be- “Well, I can change the way I dress. I “It’s happening,” said Dondon Ninth Street F and N/R station and two ing patted down,” said Raschard can be more humble. But I can’t change

Moore, 13, who said he once watched a since October, 2005 at the Pacific Lewis-Holmes, 16, who admitted that my complexion. I completely believe Papers The Brooklyn friend get “pulled aside by a white cop Street N/R stop. he had never been frisked in the station that captain gave the order. It happens all Rochard Woods, 16, in the F train subway station at Seventh Avenue and Ninth Street, in for no reason and frisked — even The NYPD denies that it ordered in question. “It pisses me off. They’re the time.” — with Lilo Stainton Park Slope, where some cops say they were ordered to stop and frisk black teens.

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Birth Iceland, around 960, Genoa, Italy, in 1451, son of Norwegian- to a family of wool New Yorker critic slams Gehry born Erik the Red. weavers. Year he “discovered”America 1001 1492

By Gersh Kuntzman hance the future urban fabric spanning multiple to have been less interested in Name recognition Popular among Norwegian- Beloved in the United States of the area … blending dis- blocks than of a using Gehry’s architectural The Brooklyn Papers Americans, and in Iceland, for his holiday, but reviled by tinctive architectural forms townscape that has talent to best advantage than Norway, Denmark and Acard-carrying member with more traditional building grown organically.” in trying to leverage his many South Americans for of the Manhattan establish- types.” Unlike Gehry’s celebrity to make an unpopu- Sweden. his brutality. ment has turned on Bruce Not to the trained eye of the revolutionary Gug- lar development more palat- Ratner’s starchitect, Frank New Yorker critic. genheim Museum in able,” he wrote. Where he landed Erikson is believed to have Columbus landed in the Gehry, calling his design for “Gehry’s great [past] success Bilbao, Spain, Atlantic Neither Ratner nor anyone visited Helluland (probably Bahamas and Hispaniola, the Atlantic Yards project “a has come from architectural Yards is urban sprawl, from Forest City Ratner Labrador), Markland (proba- now the Dominican Republic large part of the problem.” jewels that sparkle against the Goldberger argued: “It would comment about Gold- bly Newfoundland), and Vin- and Haiti. In his regular “Sky Line” background of the rest of a city ceases to be an eccentric berger’s article, a spokesper- land (somewhere between column this week, New Yorker — the Bilbao Guggenheim; counterpoint to the con- son said. Nova Scotia and Cape Cod). the Walt Disney Concert Hall, architecture critic and Pulitzer text. It is the context.” But the project’s most- in Los Angeles,” Goldberger But like some others prominent booster, Borough Body count No known casualties, but It is believed countless Native Prize-winner Paul Goldberger wrote. slammed the $4.2-billion, who oppose the scale and President Markowitz, told scant evidence exists of Americans died as a conse- In Brooklyn, Gehry’s design of Atlantic Yards, The Brooklyn Papers that eight-million-square-foot, 16- challenge is to create a Erikson’s visits. quence of Columbus’s arrival. tower, arena, residential and of- Goldberger did have good Goldberger’s opinion counted mini-city that fits in with things to say about the bas- fice space development as its surroundings, Gold- for Goldberger only. Year officially recognized 1964 1937 “enormous.” ketball arena that would sit “When it comes to archi- by U.S. government berger said. near the intersection of At- In attacking Atlantic Yards, “Gehry tried to do this by tecture, I have learned that Goldberger has joined a cho- lantic and Flatbush avenues. beauty is in the eye of the be- grouping some understated “The arena is the best part rus of critics. But by singling towers around a few very elab- praised its design and did not holder,” Markowitz said. out Gehry, Goldberger has recommend that it be short- of Gehry’s plan,” Goldberger “Whether or not Frank Gehry orate ones [but] rather than giv- wrote. “Its glass-enclosed Columbus Day smackdown gone where few have gone: ing a sense of foreground and ened, Goldberger called Miss is your cup of tea, I celebrate attacking the very element that Brooklyn “foolishly named” spaces bring vibrancy to the the fact that Brooklyn will Who “discovered” America? Well, if you en- on him,” said Patrick Korten, a spokesman for the background, the juxtaposition joyed a day off on Monday, you’re probably al- Knights of Columbus. Ratner has called a selling of plain and fancy just looks and “full of self-conscious intersection … Such exclama- soon be home to his designs Gehryisms.” tion points in a cityscape are — not to mention those of ready leaning towards Christopher Columbus. “Columbus [got] a less-than-enthusiastic reac- point of the project: Gehry’s like a few Gehrys bought for But Leif Erikson — you know him as Erik the tion from the natives, some of whom were canni- lush, curvaceous, radical de- full price next to several bought And where the Planning something Gehry knows how Enrique Norten, Rafael Vi- to create better than anyone.” Red’s kid — beat Columbus to the “New World” bals, and he wound up having to fight back. signs. at discount.” Commission said Gehry’s de- noly, and Richard Meier, to by nearly five centuries. “Whoever else may have visited the North And last month, the city Even the project’s center- sign “would transform an area But as they say in basket- name a few. … For me, the This year, Leif Erikson Day — Oct. 9 — fell on American continent — whether it was Leif Erikson Planning Commission second- piece, the 620-foot “Miss … into a vibrant new mixed- ball, Goldberger’s praise was success of Atlantic Yards is the same day that most of us were celebrating or anyone else — the first one who left a lasting ed that emotion, saying Brooklyn” tower, was too use community,” Goldberger too little, too late. His final the affordable housing, the Columbus Day. As residents of Bensonhurst were impression was Columbus.” Gehry’s scheme would “re- much for Goldberger. Where said that Atlantic Yards looks conclusion was a slam dunk Nets, and a new city center parading on 18th Avenue, Norwegian-Americans The National Museum of the American Indian flect design excellence and en- the Planning Commission more like “a single structure for opponents: “Ratner seems for Brooklyn.” were raising a lutefisk to their ancestor. sent over a bundle of notes that support Lund’s And fighting the good fight against Columbus. understanding of history, including one that de- “If you go down to the Dominican Republic, scribed how Columbus burned countless Arawaks where Christopher Columbus first arrived, they alive or had their bodies hacked to pieces, and call him ‘the pirate’ and worse,” said John Lund, sold the meat as dog food because, “It was con- the CEO of the Sons of Norway. “Think of the dis- sidered good military policy to give these dogs a BROOKLYN eases he brought, all of the religious artifacts he taste for Indians.” YARDS INFO DDDB stole, how the Native Americans were forced into Given the differences in style employed by the becoming Christians, how they were brutalized.” two explorers, and the fact that they share a com- By comparison, Lund said, “The Vikings memoration day, we decided that it was time for weren’t out to take over or monopolize people.” our first-ever “Discoverers of America Smackdown.” walks Unsurprisingly, Columbus Day celebrants vig- See above for how these two conquerors BRIEFS orously defend the Italian explorer. match up in the national-holiday-worthiness de- for “I don’t think you can blame all those deaths partment. — Dana Rubinstein ©David W. Dempster, Ph.D;,1999 Casket company buck$ ©David W. Dempster, Ph.D;,1999

for The Brooklyn Paper is packing it in Raising money to fight Bruce Ratner has By Ariella Cohen never been as healthy, delicious or entertain- The Brooklyn Papers Osteoporotic Bone Normal Bone ing as it will be next Only the dead leave Brooklyn. week. The South Brooklyn Casket Company — which has main- On Monday, Develop WNET tained a hulking, haunting factory on Union Street near the Don’t Destroy Brooklyn ESDC chairman Charles Gargano on WNET’s New York Voices. Gowanus Canal since the 1930s — is talking to city officials — which opposes Ratner’s Osteoporosis about moving its coffin-making operation to Queens, sources Atlantic Yards mega-de- told The Brooklyn Papers. Continued from page 1 “Between the tickets for street loading and the traffic, it’s an velopment — is kicking million square feet to allow developer Bruce Ratner to build inefficient operation. They just can’t stay,” a source said. off a week of movies, mu- 2,250 units of affordable housing, and refurbish the LIRR rail They’ll make a killing selling their property. When the com- sic, comedy and food cul- minating in an Oct. 21 Risk Factors yards over which the project will sit, while still making a reason- pany opened decades ago, the banks of the Gowanus Canal able profit. were the perfect place for such a macabre industry. But now, as walkathon to raise funds “The question is, does there need to so much luxury housing the neighborhood becomes more residential, the company can for its impending legal bat- and office space to get these benefits,” Brennan said. “[The pub- get a nice return if it sells, a source said. tle against the 16-tower lic] can’t discuss the issues of density, public benefit and revenue The company is looking at industrial sites in Long Island arena, hotel, residential on a speculative basis.” City — and neighbors are treating it like a funeral. and office space complex. • Female and over 50 Like other opponents of Atlantic Yards, Brennan suggested “The place is a landmark,” said Freddy Robinson, who grew Film screenings and lit- that the ESDC’s silence spoke volumes. up nearby on Carroll Street. “It’s a symbol of good, honest her- erary fiestas –- including • Family history of fracture “Perhaps they haven’t released the information because it may itage. I tell my kids about it when we go by on the bus.” an appearance by author, • Early menopause show that they could have a much smaller project without losing Harry Pantone, who owns the famously secretive company, Pulitzer Prize-winner and the project’s benefits,” said Brennan. refused to comment, in fact hanging up on a reporter twice. DDDB board member • Diet Low in Calcium And on a recent morning, a workman warned an approaching A spokeswoman for the ESDC said the agency would com- Jhumpa Lahiri –- will take • Thin & small framed ment “next week.” But it’s likely that the agency will not provide Brooklyn Papers photographer against pressing the shutter but- place at restaurants and ton. bars from Fort Greene to the information. In an interview on WNET last week, ESDC – or just worried Chairman Charles Gargano said the agency would not release in- “If you take a picture, I’ll break your camera and give you a Cobble Hill. beating,” he said. “I think [the Atlantic about osteoporosis? formation until “the deal is done” with Ratner. The Pantones aren’t expected to bury its Union Street opera- “We are now still negotiating and when you are negotiating Yards project] affects Bone Density results in just 5 minutes tion completely. Angelina Pantone, Harry’s mother, still lives in everyone in the neighbor- you don’t open your cards up to who you are negotiating with,” an apartment above the company’s showroom on the south side with our new, high-tech DEXA Talk to us! 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But [Union Street] is not a place for industry ceeds to the DDDB cause. For additional information or appointment call 834-0070 The Williams family first discovered the camera a couple of anymore.” — Christie Rizk weeks ago. “My daughter’s boyfriend, as an experiment, blocked the lens with a piece of paper,” said Peter Williams, Lars’s father. “Then, a person arrived and asked him, ‘What are you doing with the camera?’A couple of days later, I asked my son to re- move it and he did.” And then his son was arrested. Peter Williams said he allows Forest City Ratner to use his hall- way as an emergency exit for the developer’s building next door. EMPLOYMENT

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Broken or Missing Maldonado Hernandez a/k/a Carmen Mercado ed at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 •Boreum Hill •Prospect Heights •Fort Greene a/k/a Carmen Iris Mercado. My present address is: Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, 45 Beaver Street, Gloversville 2055 Rockaway Parkway, Apt. 6H, Brooklyn, New in room 007, grants me rights to: Assume the •Cobble Hill •Clinton Hill •Bed-Stuy Baluster/Spindles York 11236. My place of birth is: San Juan, Puerto name of: Dolores Melendez Ortiz. My present Legal 2 as is $35,000. After renovated $50,000. •East Williamsburg/Bushwick. Rico. My date of birth is: February 11, 1941. BP40 name is: Maria Lauriano a/k/a Maria D. Weak or Broken Steps Lauriano a/k/a Maria Laureano Vega a/k/a 2124 Street Hwy 10, Caroga Lake SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR Maria Lauriano Vega a/k/a Dolorez Melendez Check out our inventory: ALLPOINTSRE.COM 1 family as is $20,000. After renovated $42,000. (Treads, Stringers or Risers) COUNTY OF CLARK. 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You are hereby notified that a Termination Petition September, 2006, bearing the Index Number 87 Forbes Street, Amsterdam LEGAL NOTICES has been filed in the above-entitled court, and a N500821/2006, a copy of which may be examined hearing on such petition will be held on October at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL COURT, Legal 2 as is $50,000. After renovated $65,000. 27, 2005, in the Clark County Superior Court, 1200 KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, Park Slope Notice is hereby given that beer license num- ined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL Franklin Street, Vancouver, Washington, at 2:30 New York 11201, in room 007, grants me rights to: 67 Mechanic Street, Amsterdam ber 1176380 has been issued to the under- COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, p.m., Adoption/Termination Docket, when and Assume the name of: Dylan Blaine. My present Legal 2 as is $45,000. After renovated $65,000. signed to sell beer under Alcoholic Beverage Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants where all persons interested may appear and show name is: Dylan Blaine Boggus. My present address is: 1859 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, New York A30-09 Control Law at 1741 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, me rights to: Assume the name of: Jamila Ajayi cause why the court should not enter such orders BROWN HARRIS STEVENS All prices are firm. NY 11214 for on-premises consumption. Lucky Falconer-Ebomwonyi. My present name is: as may be in the best interest of said child. This 11204. My place of birth is: Staten Island, New ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cue Billiards, 1741 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, Jamila Ajayi Falconer-Muhammad. My present petition begins a process which may result in per- York. My date of birth is: June 3, 1992. BR40 Established 1873 New York 11214. 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BP40-41 me rights to: Assume the name of: Fania Rose excess of $40,000,000 in townhouse sales for the of birth is: February 17, 2001. FG40 cial Statement, have it notarized, and return it to Chigrinsky. My present name is: Fania Rose Notice is hereby given that a license, number the social worker. The Social worker can be first two quarters of 2006. We have sold more Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by Gaeta a/k/a Fania Rose Gaeta-Chigrinsky. My 1180792 for beer and wine, has been applied by reached at (360) 993-7900. DATED this 1st day of present address is: 8208 Third Avenue, the Civil Court, Kings County on the Sixth day of than 20 homes in the prime areas of Park Slope Maria Suriel, dba El Nuevo Sabor Latino September, 2006. ROB MCKENNA, Attorney Brooklyn, New York 11209. My place of birth is: October, 2006, bearing the Index Number Restaurant, to sell beer and wine at retail in a General. /s/ BONNIE Y. TERADA, Assistant New York, New York. 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My day of October, 2006, bearing the Index October, 2006, bearing the Index Number Please contact Trish Martin at Brown Harris Stevens for EMPLOYMENT 081KINGOP1172741902, 081KINGOP1172740901, N500855/2006, a copy of which may be exam- Sales Information: (718) 399-4125 or e-mail: [email protected] 081KINGOP1172739252 for beer, liquor and/or ined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL wine has been applied for by Amber Studios, Inc Notice of Formation of On Three, LLC. Articles of COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, to sell beer, liquor and/or wine at retail in a club Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants YOUR ONLY CHOICE FOR IMPORTANT CLASSIFIED ADS under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 246 me rights to: Assume the name of: Kareem Allah PARK SLOPE REAL ESTATE Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Kings County 8/15/2006. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated Fowler. 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It’s one thing for us to say we have more of the top doctors in Brooklyn. It’s quite another when the experts at Castle Connolly say it.

There are over 6,000 medical doctors in the tri- York Metro Area guide. Center has more top doctors than any other hospi- state area. To ﬁ nd out who the best of them are Each year Castle Connolly’s doctor-led research tal in Brooklyn. would be a daunting task for anyone. team surveys thousands of physicians in order to Maimonides Medical Center. It’s one thing for Fortunately, there’s the identify the very best doctors in every specialty. us to say we have the best doctors. It’s quite anoth- highly regarded Castle Con- The results for this year are in. According to the er when one of the most respected names in the nolly Top Doctors: New 2006 Castle Connolly guide, Maimonides Medical healthcare industry says so.

Maimonides has more doctors in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: New York Metro Area guide than any other hospital in Brooklyn.

For more information, visit www.maimonidesmed.org. To ﬁ nd the right doctor for you, call (888) MMC-DOCS (662-3627).