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By Jotham Sederstrom and Neil Sloane The Brooklyn Papers A published report this week had former Staten Island Borough President Guy Molinari issuing veiled threats that he might challenge his former protege, Rep. Vito Fossella, for the

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gressional seat. Hermann / Marc The rumors, published in the Jan. 14 Staten Island Advance, detailed how Molinari was upset

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn that Fossella would not rule out a bid to unseat Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a fellow Republican strongly supported by Molinari, in Papers File The Brooklyn next year’s primary. During happier times, Guy Molinari (left) and Vito Fossella cele- Seats with a view And both Bloomberg and for- brate Fossella’s earning the Bay Ridge seat in 1997. mer Mayor Rudy Giuliani said As the sun peaks through the clouds Thursday afternoon, snow drifts build up behind park benches at Shore Road Park. The new year’s they would support Molinari first snowstorm dumped nearly six inches of the white stuff on Brooklyn. should he challenge Fossella. time, Molinari quipped, “I know which he could do without relin- “Rudy Giuliani has tremendous it’s time to hang up the jock.” quishing his congressional seat. confidence in Guy Molinari,” a “Bloomberg said he would sup- A spokesman for the three-term source close to the former mayor port me and Giuliani said the congressman said that he was sur- told The Papers on Thursday. same thing, and it’s nice to hear prised to hear of a possible Moli- “Guy was a bit of a mentor to those types of things, but it’s not nari challenge. Rudy so he’d probably support something I’m interested in,” “I find the statement odd and Residents irate over Leif him if he ran.” Molinari added. bizarre,” said Fossella spokesman But reached by The Brooklyn If Fossella ran against the may- Craig Donner, who said he read a Papers this week, Molinari, 71, or, Molinari said, “I would sup- quote by Molinari last month in who held the congressional seat port Mike Bloomberg. Fossella the Advance in which he gave the for nine years before resigning in can’t win a general election; congressman a thumbs up. “Noth- 1990 to become borough presi- Bloomberg can.” ing seems to have changed in a Ericson parking meters dent, said he would not again run Fossella, meanwhile, who has few short weeks, but now he’s for elected office. made no secret of his displeasure saying this,” Donner said. Saying that he would not run with the mayor’s 18.5-percent Asked whether Fossella would By Jotham Sederstrom Beckmann, district manager of any on Prospect Park West. Not that residents believe the intention was for congress or any other elected property tax hike, would not rule run against the mayor, Donner I think there should be. They to clear up spaces for dealership The Brooklyn Papers Community Board 10. office in 2004, 2006, or any other out a challenge to Bloomberg, See FOSSELLA on page 7 Residents say that the spate of shouldn’t have the meters, period.” cars or for customers, though the Weeks after an initiative by letter hasn’t been revealed, said the Department of Transporta- new meters on the park-sides of The problem started in July when 66th Street and of Fifth Avenue will the Bay Ridge Nissan dealership on Beckmann. tion to line an entire block near keep softball teams away, cut by Fifth Avenue between 65th and A spokesman for the DOT con- Leif Ericson Park with parking half the number of free spaces for 66th streets sent a letter to the De- firmed that the Nissan dealership meters was shot down, resi- people with homes in the neighbor- partment of Transportation. Some See METERS on page 7 dents say that five will still be hood and set a precedent for placing erected later this month on top meters near city parks. of another five that were recent- “I’ve never seen meters by any ly added around the corner. parks,” said Joe Mondello, whose “They’re really, really upset, and family has owned a home on the I agree with them,” said Josephine stretch for 60 years. “There aren’t SHOWTIME Ratner, Nets deal near By Deborah Kolben to the negotiations told The Brook- The Brooklyn Papers lyn Papers on Thursday. “If and when it becomes a reali- Cops: Spree Developer Bruce Ratner is ty it would be a dream come true this close to bringing the New for Brooklyn and for me,” said Jersey Nets to Brooklyn, Borough President Marty Marko- sources close to the negotia- witz, who has been championing tions said this week. the effort to bring a professional / Greg Mango / Greg bandit hit Callan / Tom Ratner wants to build a Frank sports team back to Brooklyn ever Gehry-designed state-of-the-art since he took office in 2002. arena for the team at Flatbush and Ratner was reportedly in final Atlantic avenues. negotiations to purchase the reining Details of the more than $300 NBA Eastern Conference champi- The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn million sale are still being worked ons and bring them to Downtown

Ridge bank Papers File The Brooklyn The city is installing new parking meters on Fifth Avenue near 66th out and a final announcement could Brooklyn. Some published reports Street, just outside Leif Ericson Park. come “any day now,” sources close Bruce Ratner cited sources saying that the own- By Jotham Sederstrom enue U at 16th Street in Sheep- ers of the Nets were now negotiat- The Brooklyn Papers shead Bay. ing exclusively with Ratner. Police believe a brazen, Last week, the crook hit anoth- Ratner spokesman Joe Deplasco er Independence branch in Ben- declined to comment on the nega- note-passing bandit who has sonhurst, walking away with been targeting banks in south- tions. Alice McGillion, a spokes- about $6,000, cops say. On Jan. 5, man for Nets parent company Yan- ern Brooklyn the past month he approached a 22-year-old teller found his way to Bay Ridge keeNets, also declined to comment. at the bank, on Bay Parkway at CB10 bigs swap top roles The second highest bid has been this week. 65th Street, and passed her a note from New Jersey real estate devel- The Interbank branch on that read, “Give me all your mon- By Jotham Sederstrom stepped down in September oper Charles Kushner and Sen. Jon Fourth Avenue at 87th Street was ey or I’ll hurt you.” The teller rison, spearheaded the zoning study robbed Monday, Jan. 12, at 9:46 The Brooklyn Papers 1999, all but ensures that the four years ago. Corzine (D-N.J.), who together passed unmarked bills to the man, have bid $267.6 million to keep am, when a man wearing a gray who fled in an unknown direction. The new chairman of Com- board’s recently released Citing Harrison’s involvement zoning study will undergo the team in the Garden State. hood and sunglasses walked in “This guy is a creature of munity Board 10 has chosen his with the study, most members say few changes. That report, that the medical malpractice attor- Reached Thursday, a spokesman and passed a simple note, much habit,” said Capt. William Aubry, predecessor to fill the post he like in the string of robberies that commanding officer of the 68th which blasts current zoning ney is a smart pick for the job. In a See RATNER on page 7 vacated this month as head of laws in Bay Ridge and letter to The Bay Ridge Paper this has included two banks in Ben- Precinct, which responded to the board’s zoning committee, sonhurst and another in Monday’s robbery. Dyker Heights, was lauded week, Eleanor Schiano, the board’s Sheepshead Bay since December, Sgt. Peter Moy, whose 62nd arguably the most crucial of the by most board members secretary and the Zoning Sub-Com- INSIDE THE PAPER police said. Precinct in Bensonhurst has been board’s 13 working groups. when it was adopted in De- mittee chairwoman, noted the con- Business Services...... GO 8 The possible spree began Dec. following the crook’s patterns, ad- The appointment was discussed cember. nections that Harrison has already GO Brooklyn 10 pages ...... follows page 4 Craig Eaton (left) and Stephen Harrison Home Improvement ...... GO 6-7 17 when a bank robber passed a mitted, however, that descriptions between former board chairman “It should be no secret established with the Department of Parent ...... page 4 teller a note at an Independence have varied slightly in each of the Stephen Harrison and his successor, that if you look at his re- City Planning, which reviews all ur- Police ...... page 3 Community Bank branch on 86th bank robberies. “But he’s got the Craig Eaton, as early as last month committee chair until he was elected lationship to the whole review ban renewal and housing projects. Real Estate ...... page 5 Street at 24th Avenue at about same MO and they’re all in the following the board’s Dec. 15 elec- board chairman in 2001, when he ap- process he’s been on this the whole But a small faction contends that Centerfold Pull-Out pointed Eaton to head the committee. 10:30 am. Five days later, another general area,” he said. tions, but it was not officially an- way, and I thought it was a natural the community board’s vibrancy de- BCAT PROGRAM GUIDE note-passing thief struck at the Police this week released bank nounced until last Thursday. Harrison’s return to the committee, fit for him to complete that pends on its ability to rotate its What’s on Brooklyn Community Access Television Commerce Bank branch on Av- See ROBBER on page 7 Harrison had served as Zoning which he chaired after John DiMartino process,” said Eaton, who with Har- See CB10 BIGS on page 7

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Come to the Poll: Rudy leads two NY races By Marc Humbert his high-profile probe into fi- had him in a dead heat with AP Political Writer nancial scandals at major Wall Schumer, 43 percent for the Street investment houses and governor to 44 percent for the BAY RIDGE CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS Sen. Charles Schumer big mutual funds. senator, and leading Spitzer, has a big lead over state But the Marist poll had 45 percent to 34 percent. Attorney General Eliot Schumer, who is running for a Pataki’s approval rating GOODS & SERVICES Spitzer for the 2006 second term this year, leading was at 46 percent in the new Democratic nomination Spitzer 54 percent to 29 per- poll, up from 40 percent in for governor while Sen. cent among Democratic voters September. Hillary Rodham Clinton surveyed. Schumer’s re-election could face a tough battle While Spitzer is already chances have been looking raising money for a potential good. Republicans have yet to for re-election that year, a run for governor, Schumer has statewide poll reported come up with a big-name op- AUCTION said he is focused on re-elec- ponent and the only an- Wednesday. tion. nounced contender for the The poll, from Marist Col- Should Giuliani decide to GOP nomination is a little- lege’s Institute for Public Rudy Giuliani Charles Schumer And Support Services to Seniors in Your Community! run for governor in 2006 in- known former Wall Street Opinion, found former New stead of the Senate, Schumer trader, Michael Benjamin. York City Mayor Rudolph prostate cancer, are considered this year. or Spitzer would have a tough Giuliani and several other Giuliani leading the former potential challengers to her ex- Clinton’s approval rating hit time against him, according to prominent Republicans have Items to be auctioned: Event to be held: first lady, 50 percent to 46 per- pected bid for a second term in 55 percent in the Marist poll, the Marist poll. The former already said they will not cent, in a hypothetical Senate 2006. the highest since she was gift certificates; professional services; mayor, whose popularity challenge Schumer. Friday matchup. Republicans have placed a elected and the first time she soared in the wake of the Sept. The Marist poll found 39 new and gently-used gift items, Clinton and Gov. George high priority on beating Clin- broke the 50-percent barrier in 11 terrorist attacks that percent of voters surveyed Pataki were tied at 46 percent ton in 2006 as a way of stop- the poll. brought down the World specialty items, lamps, bric-a-brac Jan. 23, 2004 planned to vote for Schumer’s each in another hypothetical ping a possible White House On the gubernatorial front, Trade Center towers, leads re-election while just 15 per- small appliances, electronics, etc. 6:00 – 10:00 pm matchup. run by her in 2008. She is con- Spitzer has long been viewed Schumer, 52 percent to 35 Republicans Pataki and sidered a potential contender as the favorite of Democratic percent, and tops Spitzer, 53 cent planned to vote against Bay Ridge Center Giuliani, who quit the Senate for the 2008 Democratic presi- Party elders for the 2006 nom- percent to 32 percent. him. Forty-six percent were undecided. Auction donations for Older Adults race against Clinton in 2000 dential nomination should ination for governor. He has Should Pataki seek a fourth after he was diagnosed with President Bush be re-elected gained national attention with term in 2006, the Marist poll Schumer’s approval rating still being accepted. was at 58 percent, like Clin- 6935 Fourth Avenue ton, an all-time high in the Brooklyn, NY Marist poll. Free pick-up being provided by “Incumbents are all faring AhlTone Communications. $25 Admission includes better,” said Marist pollster Hot Buffet Dinner Lee Miringoff. Just call 718-748-8500. Cops nab B’Park slashers Marist’s telephone poll of Dinner & Preview: 6-7pm 617 registered voters was con- Or drop off your auction donation at Auction: 7-10pm By Jotham Sederstrom pect but his father said he was- bias incident or an anti-Semit- The first attack, in October, ducted Jan. 6-7 and has a sam- The Brooklyn Papers n’t there, police said. ic thing.” on the Jewish High Holy Day pling error margin of plus or ATC’s 6749 Fifth Avenue store. ~ Door Prizes - 50/50 - Cash Bar~ According to police at the The first set of tire slash- of Yom Kippur, netted 70 minus 4 percentage points. Police are investigating 68th Precinct, the case was ings came Nov. 22, when cars slashed tires in Crown The findings, based on a sam- whether a pair of men transferred to the 66th on 46th Street between 16th Heights. Since then Williams- pling of 544 Democratic vot- caught slashing tires in Precinct, which is more famil- and 17th avenues were sabo- burg, Sheepshead Bay and ers, have an error margin of Borough Park this week iar with the tire slashings that taged. Fifty more tires were East Flatbush have also been plus or minus 4.5 percentage ___ Please Reserve: ___ Ticket(s) @ $25.00 Each for a Total of $ _____. were involved in a four- have taken place over the last slashed five days later on 44th targeted. points. ___ Table(s) of 10 @ $250.00 Each for a Total of $ _____. month vandalism spree three months. and 45th streets between the that’s left flat tires on near- “The investigation is still same avenues. Police at the ly 200 cars in largely continuing,” said Capt. 66th Precinct questioned sev- Orthodox Jewish neighbor- William Aubry, commanding eral suspects shortly after ___ I’m Sorry, I Cannot Attend, But Please Accept My Contribution of $ ____ officer of the 68th Precinct in those incidents, according to a hoods since October. Bay Ridge. “There’s nothing community source, who spoke In Support of Your Services to the Community. One of the suspects, who conclusive.” on condition of anonymity. police described as a 17-year- Aubry said the arrested They were all released with- NAME: old Mexican immigrant, was youth was drunk and that he out charges, the source said. arrested just before 11:30 pm spoke to him through an inter- Police would not say ORGANIZATION (if applicable): on Jan. 12, after employees of preter. whether the incidents in each ADDRESS: a private security company al- Borough Park was hit by a neighborhood were related. legedly spotted the duo slash- rash of similar incidents in Borough Park Councilman HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: ing the tires of a car parked on November when cops tallied Simcha Felder, through a 60th Street at 14th Avenue. 60 slashed tires. spokesman, said of the arrests: NAMES OF GUESTS: When the suspects strayed to The captain said that while “I’m very happy to hear the 63rd Street at 13th Avenue, the duo may have perpetrated news, if it’s true. Time will tell police from the 68th Precinct many or all of the other Bor- if it is.” No Tickets will be Mailed; Reservations will be Held at the Door. apprehended one of them. ough Park slashings, he does The incidents in Borough Please make checks payable to “Bay Ridge Center for Older Adults” and send to: The other man, also de- not believe they were racially Park were bookended by a se- scribed as a Mexican immi- 411 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent motivated. ries of tire slashings that began grant, escaped, but police re- “There was nothing on the in October and had residents of allowed by law. Reservations should be received at the above address by Friday, January 16, 2004. trieved two knives at the scene. vehicle to indicate whose car largely Jewish neighborhoods For additional information, or to reserve by phone, please call (718) 748-0873. 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How can I get my family to coop- erate and not encourage this To the editor: behavior?” — a mother This is in response to the A: Approach the problem article that appeared in your LETTERS in a different way. Turn off the Dec. 22 edition headlined, offensive cartoons, not Dad. “MTA big covers air rights As toddlers and preschool- gaff.” I would like to set the dies that will be given to Bruce fects of the arena proposal — ers pick up new words, record straight with regard to Ratner if his bid for the Nets is and its office and residential they’re sure to parrot catch the MTA’s position regarding accepted. If this were to hap- components — will be signifi- phrases they hear on shows the possible development over pen, I am left with unsettling cant to our neighbors and must and commercials — even if the LIRR train yards in questions. be dealt with now. they have no clue what Downtown Brooklyn. What happens when the Already, Carlton Avenue is they’re saying. They might The MTA does not have state, city and local government considered a shortcut to the also pick up other bad habits, any agreement with Forest decide that they would rather Brooklyn-Queens Expressway such as sassy attitudes or hit- City Ratner concerning the have an arena where your by drivers who consider its ting to solve problems. Is it construction of an arena or home is? stoplights and speed limits going to be you, or the televi- T anything else over the LIRR You lose, your neighbor- “optional.” On game nights, sion, who is your child’s earli- train yards in Brooklyn. hood is called “blighted” and how will traffic be contained est, most influential teacher? At the present time, the your life as you know it is to major avenues? “You know the old saying: LIRR has a functioning train changed forever. So, Mr. Markowitz, please ‘Garbage in, garbage out.’ I yard at Flatbush and Atlantic I live in one of the new con- contact us at your earliest con- would suggest watching only REN dominiums that will be torn avenues and requires the convenience. You’ll find it’s a one or two good quality tinued use of that train yard in down while the paint is still beautiful walk here along shows a day, and watch them order to continue its train serv- drying to make way for the Carlton Avenue in Prospect her sonPA to his room until there limits to develop appropriate Kids’ TV” are available for with your son,” one reader ice to and from Brooklyn. It arena and I have several ques- Heights and Fort Greene. And Parent-to-Parent $8.95 plus shipping and han- says. “Then turn the TV off, was no more talk of “dumb TV habits. has not been determined tions for Mr. Markowitz, it will help us all if the players dling by calling Public TV and let him play.” babies.” Ratings will help but don’t whether the reconfiguration of which I hope he can clarify: involved in this plan, includ- Books toll free at (800) 358- As children build their vo- Dad needs to stop laughing give the whole picture. It’s up railroad functions within the • What percentage of new ing its biggest cheerleader, are 3000. cabularies, they typically im- at his son’s remarks and start to parents to glean the good existing yard is feasible. stadiums have benefited the aware that this is a residential The American Academy of prove their language skills telling the child that “stupid” out of television and avoid the However, a feasibility study neighborhoods they are in street. — Phillip Kellogg, when adults respond to them, isn’t a nice word to use, one bad. That’s the philosophy be- Pediatrics recommends the (careful, I know the answer to secretary Carlton- book and suggests parents: has been commenced, and initiate conversation and add father suggests, and Mom hind “The Smart Parent’s Forest City Ratner will be re- this one and you do, too). Willoughby Block Association words to what their kids say needs to be firm about what Guide to Kids’ TV” (KQED, • Chart all TV shows your • Why doesn’t the arena family watches within a week. quired to pay the costs of the — “Yes, you have a red ball.” she wants as a parental team. 1994) by Milton Chen, PhD, feasibility study. plan optimize the use of the Wrong place Television doesn’t offer these For the under-2 bunch, the an expert in educational me- Discuss which programs are land which Bruce Ratner’s worthwhile and which can be In the event that the study advantages, but there are American Academy of Pedi- dia. demonstrates that develop- failing Atlantic Center occu- for arena choices that can be both enter- atrics urges parents not to let He has worked in program dropped in favor of other ac- pies so that eminent domain To the editor: tivities. ment over the yard is feasible, taining and educational with- them watch television. After development for “Sesame any proposed project would does not need to be invoked to I have a serious question I out violence or inappropriate age 2, limit television to no Street” and “Electric Compa- • Read TV listings and re- displace more than 1,000 want to know the answer to: views. be the subject of full environ- language. more than one or two hours of ny” and is a former director of mental review, including the homeowners, business people When did Marty Markowitz Here’s how one mother quality programs a day, the or- the Center for Education and • Preview programs before and renters? This project can stop being a man of the people your kids see them. Talk to opportunity for extensive pub- quickly put a stop to the “you ganization suggests. Lifelong Learning at PBS lic participation. Any develop- work without demolishing the and principles and start sup- dumb babies” phrase her pre- One way to stay within By Betsy Flagler member station KQED in San friends, teachers and pediatri- neighborhoods which we have porting absolutely wacky ideas cians to learn what they rec- er would also be required to schooler acquired from a car- these guidelines, some parents Francisco. pay any costs incurred by the worked so hard to create for like building a Nets stadium in means no channel surfing. ommend. toon. After about a week of it, find, is to help their kids get With more TV options, se- MTA for design and construc- each other. the middle of one of the worst Just like family members need • Select TV programs that she had heard enough. She into the habit of watching a fa- lecting the right programs for tion. • Where in the Constitution sites you could pick in Brook- then involved her kids in set- vorite program or two, then help to develop healthy eating kids is a challenge. Copies of build interest in other activi- does it say that public land lyn? I mean, if you threw a and sleeping habits, they need ties, such as reading, hobbies The MTA’s position with ting up new TV rules, and sent turning off the television. That “The Smart Parent’s Guide to regard to this issue has been may be given to private parties dart at a map of Brooklyn or the outdoors. for private profit? (Did I miss you’d probably be able to find • Look for shows with edu- consistent. I hope this issue is now clarified. that part? I only glanced at it.) a better spot. Try it, I dare you. cational content and positive • Living across from the — Katherine Lapp, Executive Marty has turned into the characters and values. train yards, I am very con- Director and CEO, Metropoli- proverbial polymorphous child • Take advantage of high- cerned with the chemicals that tan Transportation Authority when it comes to building gi- quality programs offered on have permeated the soil from gantic monstrosities that are Passion demands you move videocassettes or from other Editor’s note: Ms. Lapp’s let- the standing train cars. Please going to fracture neighbor- sources. ter does not address the primary describe the soil reclamation hoods and turn into nothing For more information on point of the above-referenced process that will take place if but traffic congestion and children’s programming with- article — that the MTA’s an arena is built here as well as headaches for its residents. His spokesman on three occasions your kids out of bedroom out commercials on PBS, plus any Department of Environ- record in supporting unhealthy insisted that Bruce Ratner held resources on how to use tele- mental Protection involvement development is nearly perfect development rights to the train Dear John: to help decorate their space moving together into Stage vision as a learning tool, go to to date. in this sense. He certainly MEN ARE FROM MARS yard property and that the My husband and I have (by arranging the room, pick- Two, Uncertainty. So, now PBS online at www.pbs.org. Thank you for your time, doesn’t look to future impacts; spokesman’s assertion had been two children, ages 2 and 4. WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS ing out a comforter, bed table since your return, he has fallen Can you help? Mr. Markowitz, I look forward his mind seems incapable of accurately reported by The Since their births, we’ve got- or lamp, or making pictures back into this missed stage. to hearing from you. any long-range thought. Just “We think our 9-year-old Brooklyn Papers. ten into the habit of allowing for the wall) will reinforce the If you chase or berate him I apologize for the sarcasm “gimme gimme,” “more granddaughter has dyslexia. Ms. Lapp also fails to clari- them to sleep with us in our notion that their rooms are a at this juncture, your actions in this letter — it comes from more,” like an out-of-control She’s failing nearly everything fy the MTA’s past and present bed. Of course, this has put part of their individual person- may only deepen his concerns a profound sadness at the child. in third grade and has been di- relationship with Forest City a damper on sex and ro- ality, and this will instill a about the relationship. Instead, prospect of unfairly losing the Take, for example, his recent agnosed with AD/HD. We Ratner in and around the site. mance. sense of pride. With patience, wait it out. have raised her most of her home and community that crusade to help get more testing My husband is growing you’ll succeed in convincing When he calls back, don’t life, since her mother died have taken me so long to find. and treatment for Brooklyn res- distant, but I am worried them that sleeping in their chastise him. Just let him when she was one year old. States of — Irvin Glassman, idents with asthma. If you look that tossing the kids out of own beds is not a punishment know that you missed him and She is having a terrible time confusion Prospect Heights at all the development he spon- the bed will cause them but a reward. look forward to when you can socially, at home, and in sors and all the new parking some emotional damage. ••• get together again. school and we don’t know To the editor: Regarding and congestion it will bring, he Will it? Dear John: If and when you schedule what to do.” — a grandmother Do the politicians who sup- is actually the worst nightmare — Four’s a Crowd in So you go away with a another date, take things slow- If you have tips or a ques- posedly lead our city and state Marty for an asthmatic like me. Pasadena, Calif. guy for a wonderful vaca- er. tion, call our toll-free hotline think that no one is paying To the editor: Shame on him! Dear Four’s a Crowd: tion, no hassles, everything You’ll need to reconnect in any time at (800) 827-1092 or any attention? I write regarding Brooklyn And for a man who seems The communal bed is a nat- hunky-dory, but after you Stage Three, Exclusivity, be- e-mail us at [email protected]. First, the mayor in his Borough President Marty to love Brooklyn so much, he ural instinct. Still, you can’t By John Gray come back, he wants his fore moving back into Intima- Parents concerned about “State of the City” attacks Markowitz’s letter to the editor sure seems intent on destroy- have passion without privacy, space! What does that cy, but be sure not to rush this their children’s calorie intake over-development in Staten in the Jan. 10 edition of The ing the Brooklyn experience. I so don’t feel guilty about start- moving your children into their mean? — Dropped Cold process. can obtain a copy of the new Island and Bay Ridge. Brooklyn Papers (“Markowitz think his secret plan is to make ing this habit and then ending own beds after they’ve fallen Dear Dropped Cold: If you want to stay together, Parent To Parent newsletter Yet in the same speech responds to arena critics”). In us as much like Manhattan as it. asleep. For staying put, reward It means that you jumped you have to first get there — “Getting Over Overeating” Bloomberg enthusiastically trying to make a point about possible. The goal is to make a suc- them with stories at bedtime or the gun in assuming that you together. by sending a long, self-ad- supports a plan that would the benefits of the arena pro- — Jackie Folder, cessful transition. “wake up” surprises left next to can move into Stages Three All five stages of dating are dressed, stamped envelope greatly over-develop several posal, Mr. Markowitz argues, Brownsville It may take a month or their beds as they sleep. and Four of dating, Exclusivi- covered in detail in my book and $2 to Newsletter, Box 167, brownstone neighborhoods in “The immediate neighborhood more, but start immediately by Also, allowing the children ty and Intimacy, without first “Mars and Venus on a Date. Wickliffe, OH 44092. Brooklyn — Bruce Ratner’s would flourish. arena with its millions of Avenues such as Atlantic, B’ball fan Flatbush, Carlton and Vander- PARK SLOPE WINDSOR TERRACE square feet of office and resi- nixes plan • dential towers — and at tax- bilt that already boast many To the editor: payer expense, no less. successful businesses would I love the Nets. I love bas- Then, the governor now grow into even more thriving Day ketball. But a stadium in the says he wants to see a plan to shopping and entertainment middle of one of the already bring the train to the planes di- destinations.” most congested areas of rectly into Manhattan. Several We would like to invite Mr. School, Brooklyn? Marty, you’ve got sound transportation groups Markowitz to accompany to be kidding. advised just that, repeatedly, members of the Carlton- Let’s look at what this Inc. for a number of years, with Willoughby Block Association “project” will bring: more traf- one option utilizing unused on a walking tour of Carlton fic, more noise, more pollu- A fully licensed and certified preschool LIRR property. Avenue in Fort Greene and Every other world-class Prospect Heights. tion, more inconvenience, city has, or is well on its way, By including Carlton Av- more cases of asthma, less safe streets for pedestrians and I 2-4 year old programs I 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, to a “one seat” trip from air- enue in his list of “thriving port to city center. shopping and entertainment cyclists, more traffic delays, lots of headaches in lawsuit af- I Pataki has had control over destination(s),” Mr. Marko- Licensed teachers afternoons or full days both the MTA and PATH — if witz shows that he doesn’t ter lawsuit, and don’t forget: he cares enough to lead. know the residential nature of tons of our city $$$ to “subsi- I Optimal educational equipment I Spacious Classrooms Be assured that smart New our street. dize” all of this, money which Yorkers will be paying atten- And the impact of his not could be spent on schools, I Exclusive outdoor facilities I Enriched Curriculum Our Camp tion during future Novembers. knowing this — as plans for building parks or lessening our — Paul Sheridan, the arena proposal barrel for- tax burden. • Variety of programs for Oh, I guess it will also bring I Indoor Gym facilities I Caring, loving environment 1 Presidents’ Week Prospect Heights ward — could be devastating campers age 4⁄2 to 14 Mini-Camp to our neighborhoods. us the Nets. Big deal. Let’s not • Safe, fun, stimulating After walking eight, beauti- make another mistake on the February 16–20, 2004 Call the scale of Robert Moses. environment 5 days of trips and activities ful, tree-lined blocks along 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) • (718) 230-5255 Carlton Avenue — from Flat- — Tom Rorb, Carroll Gardens • Very flexible registration; based in Park Slope fouls! To the editor: bush Avenue in Prospect accommodating 10 week Heights to Lafayette Avenue They’re not If we had a referee who season Open House for in Fort Greene — Mr. was not intent on throwing the Summer Camp Markowitz will find only one a member • Free morning transportation game, Ratner’s slam dunk Sunday, January 25, 2004 business. To the editor: would be called a personal Nature Oriented, Physically Active from most Brownstone Noon–2pm That’s it! One. In the article “D’Town Plan Brooklyn neighborhoods 339 8 St. just below 6 Ave. foul of Brooklyn. No “thriving shopping or hearing Thurs” (Jan. 10) the — Stephen Arthur, • Established 1992 entertainment destinations.” Metrotech Business Improve- Experienced Adult Staff • Flexible Scheduling Prospect Heights Just one small neighborhood ment District is mentioned as a Day Camp 718 788-PSDC (7732) market on one quiet corner. member of the Downtown www.parkslopedaycamp.com Our homes And that’s OK because — as Brooklyn Coalition. aren’t blight our borough president will This is not the case. Daily Trips to: find out — these are residen- Although representatives of To the editor: tial neighborhoods! the BID have attended a few Lakes, pools and beaches for swimming, This letter concerns the They are destinations all meetings with this group, we hikes, special playgrounds, Sesame Place, TED ROTHSTEIN, DDS PhD pending sale of the Nets to right — destinations for the have not been present at any Chinatown, the Brooklyn Cyclones, amuse- Bruce Ratner, and the subse- people who live here and are vote to support a position. Adults and Children quent arena project in Brook- coming home. — Michael Weiss, Executive ment parks, museums and more! lyn. I ask that [Borough Presi- The almost certain side ef- Director, Metrotech BID dent] Marty Markowitz Early drop-off and late pick up available Named Invisalign “Top 500 Docs” respond to this letter, as I am 1 1 Ages 5- /2 to 11- /2 years one of the Brooklynites he Specialist in Lingual (behind the teeth) promised to advocate for. Send us a letter While I am pro-develop- Call Dan Moinester ment, I am against the abuse of By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Wash- • 852-1551 • • www.drted.com • eminent domain and political ington St., Brooklyn 11201. By fax: (718) 834-9278. By Park Slope • 718-768-6419 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS SINCE 1976 favoritism embodied in the free e-mail: [email protected]. Letters may be public property and tax subsi- edited and will not be returned. January 17, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 5 Supreme Court deaf to appeal by O’Hara

By Deborah Kolben disappointment to O’Hara, he the possibility that the charges The Brooklyn Papers said he was glad that he pur- against O’Hara were political- “It’s back to the chain gang,” sued the appeal. ly motivated. O’Hara has long John Kennedy O’Hara told The “At least I stood my ground,” contended that Hynes was be- Brooklyn Papers just moments said O’Hara, who has long hind the push to have his case after being told the U.S. Su- claimed the charges against him tried as many times as it has preme Court will not hear his were politically motivated. been, and to have criminal appeal. O’Hara was disbarred and Mango / Greg charges brought against him. sentenced to 1,500 hours of “If politically charged dis- The “chain gang” to which community service as a result putes such as this and ques- he refers is the community of his conviction. tions of ‘residence’ are going to service duty — picking up “It’s not surprising that they be resolved in the criminal are- trash in city parks — to which didn’t take the case. There is na and decided by juries … we he reports weekly in Bay no constitutional issue,” said should ensure that the defini- Ridge. O’Hara’s crime: voting Deputy District Attorney John Papers File The Brooklyn tion of residence is plainly in Sunset Park. O’Mara, the lead prosecutor John O’Hara fixed and easily understood,” But that’s the Reader’s Di- handling the O’Hara case for Rosenblatt wrote in his dissent. gest version. District Attorney Charles Hynes. winning a conviction. “They claimed it was not O’Hara, a former attorney “He ran frequently for of- Since then it’s been one un- my principal and permanent who made five unsuccessful fice in order to convince peo- successful appeal after anoth- address. That’s true. It was- bids for public office, was ar- ple to vote for him. He wanted er. The state’s highest court n’t,” said O’Hara, who readily rested and convicted for vot- to convince people that he ruled against him 5-2 in June admits that he registered to ing more than a decade ago lived in the area he wanted to 2001, although, in the dissent- vote from his former girl- from an address that was not represent,” O’Mara said. ing opinion, Judge Albert friend’s address. his primary residence. The O’Hara, 42, who three times Rosenblatt said that according But according to O’Mara, only other person ever con- failed in Democratic primary to previous cases, which es- O’Hara’s girlfriend had al- victed for voting — suffragist bids for Assembly and twice for tablished that it was possible ready moved out of that ad- Susan B. Anthony in 1873. City Council, was indicted on to vote from a secondary resi- dress and O’Hara was claim- A decade, three trials and a seven felony counts in October dence, O’Hara’s 47th Street ing to live in the basement. number of appeals later, 1996 for registering to vote and address was permissible. That basement, O’Mara O’Hara tried to take his case voting from a temporary ad- In the only other criminal claims, was not even a fin- Hope... to the U.S. Supreme Court. dress four years earlier. Hynes case involving voter residency ished apartment. But on Monday the court’s contended that O’Hara regis- in New York State, the indict- Asked why Hynes pursued nine justice’s denied his re- tered to vote from an address on ment of a Bronx man running the case so fervently, O’Mara quest. 47th Street in Sunset Park while for school board was over- said it was brought to the “Ain’t not much above he maintained a permanent resi- turned in a decision that was DA’s attention by the state that,” O’Hara said. dence on 61st Street. upheld by the state’s highest elections commission. “I always knew it was a First convicted in 1997, that court in 1994. In that case, the “If you got 1,000 people long shot,” said his attorney, decision was overturned on court ruled that a candidate speeding you don’t expect Barry Fallick, who has argued appeal. Hynes tried him again could choose another residence 1,000 to be pulled over,” O’- other cases before the Su- the next year. 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The Brooklyn Papers And then he cried for days. son to tell him of their decision. with respect to Alice. “Residents basically just think Nissan hasn’t been a good “A dog is like a child,” said While Silverman offered to “She’s my dog and I don’t neighbor,” said Beckmann, who noted that she’s received Not a day goes by that Robertson, who was too dis- refund the $175 euthanasia know what’s happening to her,” complaints about the parking meters from 20 people in the Desmond Robertson doesn’t traught to stay and watch Alice cost, Morehead refused to re- Robertson said while petting neighborhood. think about his beloved Alice, a take her last breaths. turn Alice, named for “The Col- Shug and Emma, two of his A sales manager at the Nissan dealership said this week cream-colored French bulldog That’s a move he regrets to or Purple” author Alice Walker, other cream-colored Frenchies. that employees usually park their cars on 65th Street, a non- with a “kick up her heels kind this day. Robertson said. A professional breeder for residential strip without parking meters. of attitude” and impressive re- With four other French bull- Morehead said Robertson the past 13 years, Robertson “I don’t know why they’d put [parking meters] on the sume that includes an appear- dogs, and a black cat named Mr. agreed to let him keep Alice af- says he never lets a dog go park,” said Paul Aguilar, sales manager at the eight-year-old ance on the “Live with Regis Boo, the 43-year-old animal ter he discovered that she was without a detailed signed con- dealership. and Kathy Lee” TV show. lover, who often houses stray alive. tract. Another manager, who would only give his name as Man- When Alice came down with pets tried to move on. “Subsequently he has contin- “He would never drop the ny, said he had no knowledge of the letter sent to the DOT, cancer about two years ago, But when he returned to the ued to use the clinic and at no dog and say you can have her,” point has he asked abou;t Alice said D.M. Sotack, who has but said that the meters had been reduced from the larger Robertson made a vow that he clinic two months later to pick number first planned. “And they’re complaining about five would not let his pup suffer. So up Alice’s ashes and for an ap- or her health,” said Morehead, been breeding bulldogs since casting doubts about Robet- she was a ninth-grader in 1952. meters?” he said, flustered. when Alice started showing pointment with another one of Leif Ericson Park, named for the Icelandic explorer signs of pain, Robertson made his Frenchies, as the bulldogs son’s devotion to the pup. “Desmond was very devoted / Greg Mango / Greg But according to Robertson, to Alice,” said Sotack, who sold thought to have set foot on the American continent some 500 an appointment with a local vet- are affectionately known, a pa- years before Christopher Columbus, runs 16 acres across the erinarian. tron in the waiting room told he was strong-armed into the Alice to Robertson and recently After watching two uncles him one of the clinic’s veteri- deal by Morehead, who said retired from the Pennsylvania northern limits of Bay Ridge and includes a large baseball fight losing battles against the narians now owned a similar- that treating Alice would be ex- state Department of Agriculture field and two softball fields, including one at 66th Street disease, Robertson, a profes- looking bulldog — and that her tremely costly and that he was after 27 years. where the meters are to be erected. A small children’s play- free to pursue litigation. After going back and forth ground stands next to it. sional dog breeder, decided he name was Alice. Papers The Brooklyn wanted his own dog to go That’s when Robertson went While Morehead’s doggy with Morehead, who said he Bay Ridge Councilman Vincent Gentile last month called Desmond Robertson with his two French bulldogs, Emma snatch may have broken the law, didn’t know that Alice was sup- DOT officials, urging them to remove what was then planned gracefully. berserk. and Shug, in their Park Slope home. “I believed she should die “That’s my dog!” screamed according to Hayley Greenberg, posed to be put to sleep when to be between 20 and 32 meters. He sent a follow-up letter to with dignity,” Robertson told the British-born canine enthusi- an animal rights attorney based he took her home, Robertson fi- Transportation Commissioner Iris Weinshall earlier this week, The Brooklyn Papers this week ast, who busted into the veteri- generally cost about $2,500. “One of our vets decided he in Manhattan, Robertson would nally went to the police in De- demanding that the meters be limited to Fifth Avenue be- in his garden apartment tucked narian’s office and demanded “I really freaked out,” said could offer the dog a healthy be hard pressed to pursue his cember, charging the vet with tween 65th and 66th streets and 65th Street between Fifth and away on a quiet Park Slope the doctor hand over Alice. Robertson, who began seeing a home,” said Dr. Leonard Silver- case in court. theft. Police visited to the clinic Sixth avenues. street. Alice, as it turns out, had not therapist after the ordeal. man, who owns the Prospect “The vets get away with shortly after. “There’s poles in the ground without any meters,” said So on a cold day in Novem- been put to sleep at all. “It really brought up a lot of Park Animal Clinic, on Prospect murder,” Greenberg said. Police at the 78th Precinct Scott Gastel, a Gentile spokesman. “The community board ber 2002, after watching Alice Instead she had been taken trust issues,” he said. Park West at Fifth Street, ex- Even a clear malpractice confirmed that a report was wasn’t informed and the people on the block were never giv- chase her last squirrel, Robert- home by a veterinarian at the Ever since then Alice has plaining that Morehead opted to case can take two to three years filed. en any advanced notice.” and the owner — unlike med- While not putting the dog to son brought his pet, a winning clinic, Dr. John Morehead, who been at the center of a heated treat the tumor. State Sen. Marty Golden spoke to DOT Borough Commis- ical malpractice — is unlikely sleep is an infraction, it is high- show dog and faithful compan- took a liking to the show dog custody battle between Robert- “This is not standard practice to recover enough money to ly unlikely that the doctor sioner Lori Ardito, who said that the department was consid- son and the veterinarian paid to for us,” added Silverman, who ion of 11 years, to the Prospect and decided to make her his even cover attorney fees, would have his license revoked, ering moving the meters on 66th Street to the other side of the Park Animal Clinic to be put to own. French bulldogs like Alice put her to sleep. said in retrospect the clinic Greenberg said. according to William Klaus, su- street, the residential side. But a DOT spokesman said on Under current law, pets are pervising investigator for the Wednesday that would not happen. considered property. state Office of Professional Dis- “The north side of the street had too many curb cuts and “It’s the same if you take a cipline, which investigates cas- driveways, so it wasn’t possible,” said spokesman Craig chair somewhere and it gets de- es against 38 different profes- Chin. stroyed. Try convincing a judge sions including veterinarians, Members of CB10’s Traffic and Transportation committee Ridge burgle leads to terror inquiry of emotional damages because I architects and engineers. voted unanimously on Monday to send a letter to the DOT was attached to my chair,” said “First time I ever heard of demanding the removal of all meters on 66th Street as well as By Jotham Sederstrom enue and Colonial Road at about 8 pm. common procedure when documents such Greenberg, who is also the anything like this,” said Klaus, on the park-side of Fifth Avenue. The Brooklyn Papers When the man left, however, cops say he as passports are stolen. president of Justice for Ani- who has been with the agency The letter, sent to the agency on Tuesday, asks that meters carried with him the U.S. passport and natu- What before Sept. 11, 2001 might have “It’s protocol,” said the spokesman. mals, a nonprofit animal rights for more than 20 years. be placed on the stretch of 65th Street used by the dealership ralization papers of a 75-year-old Arab- “With the current situation today, when group. But according to Greenberg, employees. They’ve also asked for a copy of the letter sent by been a routine home burglary in Bay American man, which authorities say could “The only thing vets have to this kind of thing happens all Ridge snagged the attention of local and passports get stolen we let everyone know Nissan to the DOT. be altered and used to sneak someone else who needs to know.” worry about is if you fall at the time. “We’re not sure we want to rest at this point or leave it federal anti-terrorism officers when it was into the country — or worse. The burglars also made off with $20,000 their office,” she added. If Robertson opted to pursue this way,” said Gentile. “There’s really no meters right in discovered that the property stolen “In the current situation, you have to take in cash and a checkbook, police said. Robertson has been living on litigation he could sue for front of the car dealership. If they’re looking for parking, amounted to more than just jewelry. these things seriously,” said Capt. William worker’s compensation follow- breach of contract, negligence, “By stealing it, it really becomes use- they should stick the meters right in front of their own es- The Jan. 8 burglary started out much like Aubry, commanding officer of the 68th ing an accident at a four-star and intentional infliction of tablishment.” a slew of others that frequently happen in Precinct, whose officers responded to the less,” said Aubry. He explained that if either restaurant on Madison Avenue emotional distress, said Green- Bay Ridge and elsewhere. Police say a man burglary. of the red-flagged documents were shown, where he slipped on a tomato berg, who added that criminal slid in through an open side window of a But a police spokesman said calling in say at an airport or the immigration office, while on duty as waiter and fell charges might include fraud and home on 86th Street between Narrows Av- the NYPD’s Counter Terrorism bureau is the holders would be detained immediately. down three flights of stairs. He theft. YWCA

walls and sculptural design, when Molinari endorsed Sen. Summer Camp the plans also include 14 resi- John McCain for president in dential buildings providing an 2000, the two had a major Our 84th RATNER… estimated 4,500 apartments. FOSSELLA… 2004 falling out because Fossella Season Continued from page 1 Asked whether they had, or The arena development site Continued from page 1 ty took a nosedive in that very refused to follow suit. Fossel- for Kushner insisted they are would, up their bid, Turner said encompasses about six blocks, said simply, “He has no plans district,” said political consult- la’s allegiance to then-Texas The YWCA has been running summer camps for nearly a still in the running to purchase they were “currently reviewing primarily in Prospect Heights, beyond this year. He’s had ant Joseph Mercurio. Gov. George W. Bush was re- and is bounded by Dean Street the team. the financials.” He said they zero thought about running He called Fossella the paid when he was chosen to century. Here in Brooklyn, and across the country, we are and Flatbush, Atlantic and Van- “front-running Republican” one of the leading providers of children’s programming. “It’s the furthest thing from had heard that an answer would derbilt avenues. for mayor.” He would not address the Republican Na- the truth as far as we know,” come later this month. But there are still several ob- rule out a mayoral bid, how- and said, “It’s not inconceiv- tional Convention that year. said Michael Turner, a Kushner New York financier, Stuart stacles Ratner must overcome ever. able that if Bloomberg con- But some critics, including spokesman. “While our bid Feldman, reportedly has the to get the deal off the ground. The Fossella versus tinues to be vulnerable some- some at City Hall, say that YWCA Summer Camp ACTIVITES contains certainties including an third-highest bid at $257.5 In order to complete the deal, Bloomberg rumor mill had one like Fossella could come Fossella has not done enough is located at INCLUDE: million. Ratner needs to secure rights southern Brooklyn Republi- into the race. You have Fos- existing arena, [the] Brooklyn for the families of some 300 30 Third Avenue swimming bid is based on speculation and If Ratner is successful, and from the Metropolitan Trans- cans somewhat split since the sella, who is a genuine Re- victims of 9-11 that reside in should he get approval to build publican, and he’s got a sub- uncertainties and contingencies portation Authority to build over mayor’s popularity plummet- his district. Despite his work at Atlantic. arts and crafts the arena — the plan has the the LIRR yards and needs the ed after he enacted the smok- stantial amount of money.” to establish funding for a me- guest speakers that have yet to be explained.” support of the mayor and bor- state to condemn more than two ing ban in bars and the prop- Though he’s been in the morial on the 69th Street Pier team sports ough president and opposition square blocks of land, including private sector for more than Join us for an information erty tax hike. Conservatives, in Bay Ridge and legislation to the arena has thus far been two luxury condominium build- two years — at the Staten Is- Open House for field trips meanwhile, are said to be he drafted in 2002 that would limited to residents and elected ings and some small businesses. pushing Fossella to run for land law firm of Russo, Sca- Summer Camp 2004. officials in the area where it The sale would have to be ap- mardella and D’Amato — give victims the right to sue Healthy the same reasons, in addition Meet the director, would be built — the Nets proved by three-fourth’s of the to the fact that they don’t Molinari is still intimately in- the state-sponsors of terror- OPEN Feet are would be the first big-league NBA’s 28 team owners. Knicks view Bloomberg, who volved with politics, say ism, he’s been criticized for tour the facility and HOUSE sports team in the borough President Charles Dolan has re- switched from the Democrat- some, including Kassar. He failing to secure federal fi- have all your questions Sat., Jan. 24 portedly been lobbying NBA nancial aid from Congress. HAPPY since Walter O’Malley moved ic Party to run for mayor in cited a campaign for Staten answered. 10 am-noon his Dodgers to Los Angeles in Commissioner Henry Stern not 2001, as a true Republican. Island district attorney that Donner contends that 1957. O’Malley had wanted to to allow another team in the city. “Vito would be a very at- Molinari helped win last year House Majority Leader Tom A group of vocal neighbor- build a new stadium for his for a former aide. Delay and President Bush FEET! hood opponents — including tractive candidate, but I 30 Third Avenue team at roughly the same site as have both signaled that Footcare for ages 0 - 120 Councilwoman Letitia James and haven’t had any formal con- “Vito’s voting record is ex- of Brooklyn (bet. Atlantic & State) Ratner has planned for the Nets versations with him,” said cellent and Guy’s was, too,” they’d help secure financial • sports medicine but the city refused to cede the state Sen. Velmanette Mont- aid for New York. gomery — have been trying to Kings County Conservative said Kassar. “But [the rumors For more information call 718-875-1190, ext 250 • pediatrics land to him, preferring he build Party Chairman Jerry Kassar. are] surprising because their “The president told him, a stadium out in Flushing, thwart the plans ever since they www.DOCMIKE.org got wind of them in November. “A substantial portion of voting records are identical.” ‘Vito, we’ll be there for New Medical & Surgical Treatments Queens, where Shea Stadium Residents who would lose registered Republicans come Molinari handpicked Fos- York,’” said Donner. “So Dr. Michael G. was eventually built. their homes have been meeting from [Fossella’s] district and sella to run for the congres- when you get assurance like At the center of the plan, Szczepanski, DPM with attorneys to discuss how to that would be a major problem sional seat after his daughter, that, it’s sort of like money in which Ratner is calling Brook- defend themselves. because Bloomberg’s populari- Susan, left it in 1997. 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ART DUMBO view While noshing at the Brooklyn Heights Italian restaurant Noodle Pudding, don’t miss painter Charles Murphy’s ongoing series of cityscapes, “New York/Brooklyn Impressions,” on display through Feb. 6. The oil-on-linen works include “Winter Light,” a wintry view of DUMBO’s Washington Street and the Manhat- tan Bridge. There are also three limited-edition giclees, high-quality inkjet prints executed by a master art printer. The 70-year-old Murphy is a Manhattan resident but maintains a second studio in Brook- (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings January 17, 2004 lyn Heights, because he spends so much time painting in the neighborhood. “New York/Brooklyn Impressions” is on view during restaurant hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday, 5:30–10:30 pm; Friday and Saturday, 5:30-11 pm; and Sunday, 5-10 pm. Closed Mondays. Noodle Pudding is located at 38 Henry St., between Cranberry and Middagh streets. For more information, log on to www.charlesmurphy.com Out of or call (718) 625-3737. — Lisa J. Curtis

MUSIC Africa Lofty choirs Two Brooklyn-based choirs will be showcased in the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s “Praise Mu- sic” program on Jan. 17. The New Life Taberna- The art of Kenya is on view cle Mass Choir, from Crown Heights, and Total Praise, of the at five Brooklyn locations Emmanuel Bap- tist Church in Clinton Hill, By Lisa J. Curtis will perform GO Brooklyn Editor gospel music on the enor- magine a trio of stationary zebras set mous BAM Crawford Todd against a brilliant blue sky or the bold, red opera house Ifabric swathing a trio of tall Maasai or the stage (30 Lafa- bust of a black woman, carved from wood, yette Ave. at Ash- and sprouting glinting, silver nails bent to land Place in Fort form the curls of her hair. Greene) on Saturday at These rarely seen artworks from Kenya 7:30 pm. Grammy-nominated contemporary gospel can be experienced in the flesh all over soloist Beverly Crawford (pictured) will also be fea- Brooklyn as part of the “Kenya Art” show, tured. Tickets are $20 and $25. For more informa- organized by Five Myles gallery director tion, call (718) 636-4100 or visit the Web site at Hanne Tierney. www.bam.org. — Lisa J. Curtis After two years of labor, the ambitious “Kenya Art” show — an exhibition of 96 artworks in a variety of media — is on display at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Li- brary at Grand Army Plaza, the Five Myles ART Gallery in Crown Heights, the Kentler Inter- national Drawing Space in Red Hook, Long Island University’s Salena Gallery in Down- town Brooklyn and the Welancora Gallery in Bedford-Stuyvesant through Feb. 29. Rare glimpses: Pieces included in the “Kenya Art” exhibit are Beatrice Wangeci’s acrylic on About 50 artists are represented in this paper, “Maasai Women” (at left), and Simon Murithi’s “Homeward Coming” a 12-piece paint- show which brings to the United States the ing (above). Both are on display at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library. art of eastern Africa’s Kenya as opposed to the more frequently exhibited works of western Africa. (All of the artists live and work in the beginning of time. fine art is really an interesting fusion in baskets on a towering, bending stick. Kenya with the exception of Meek Gichugu, “The first art venues appeared only after Kenya,” said Mwaura. “There’s a word for Now on display at the Welancora Gallery who now lives in France.) Kenya’s independence, in 1963,” said Tier- dance and song. It’s the same word, because are paintings from two artist communities in “Kenya Art” was curated by Judy Ogana, ney. there could be no song without dance.” rural Kenya: Banana Hill and the Ngecha director of the Kuona Trust Museum Art Stu- “It’s an art scene not yet dominated by the Mwaura said he was inspired by a political Group. (Tierney said this African-American dio and Carol Lees, program coordinator at pressure of sales or financial commitments, cartoonist’s work, so he made a theater piece gallery, run by Nicole Jones, will soon be the Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art, both but rather by the exhilaration that accompa- based on it. first auction house dedicated to selling work based in Nairobi. nies the beginning of a journey,” she said. Tierney pointed out the differences be- by artists of African descent.) On Jan. 14, Ogana and Lees joined Tier- The curators explained that their mission tween West and East African art. Now on display at Tierney’s own Five ney at the Central Library for a panel discus- was to select a broad swath of artwork from “My impression of West African artists is Myles gallery and performance space, are the sion about this momentous borough-wide ex- contemporary Kenyan artists — and this is that they are Eurocentric, much closer to the works of “first generation” artists such as Sane Bklyn scenes hibition. just the tip of that country’s iceberg. art of the West than Kenyan artists,” she said. Wadu, Ancent Soi and Annabelle Wanjiku. The show was the brainchild of Tierney, “The works we selected are a cross-section “One of the strengths here [in this exhibit] is According to Tierney, “These [first-gener- The limited-edition watercolor prints of Brooklyn who exhibits works from Africa every two of what could be found,” said Ogana. “It’s not that it is not an imitated voice. To me it’s al- ation] artists are little influenced by the West- Heights resident and award-winning scenic designer years at her gallery. On a visit to Nairobi she comprehensive. It’s not all encompassing, just a most like jazz. People speak because it’s in ern parameters of academic training. They Oliver Smith (1918-1994) are on display now viewed contemporary artwork in the national taste of what East Africa has to offer.” them, not someone else’s voice.” are the originators of modern art in Kenya.” through Jan. 31 at the Clinton Hill Simply Art museum. “To use a downtown word, it blew Performance artist Bantu Mwaura said At the Central Library there are several Two Kenyan artists, whose work is on dis- Gallery (583 Myrtle Ave. at Classon Avenue). me away,” she said. that even the nature of Kenyan art is different large, vibrant paintings tucked away in the play now at the Salena Gallery at Long Island Broadway Art Enterprises is the exclusive pub- Tierney speculated that the dearth of from the Western concept of painting, sculp- Lobby Gallery alcove by the elevators. Art University, James Mbuthia and Petersen Ka- lisher of Smith’s distinctly American paintings, Kenyan art in the international scene might ture or song. lovers will be rewarded for sleuthing them mathi, will be in residence at the Five Myles drawings and stage renderings and they have cho- just be because their modern art scene is so “What’s interesting about art in Kenya is out by the sight of Simon Murithi’s “Home- gallery working on an installation of a chicken sen Clinton Hill Simply Art to preview the newly new, although they’ve been making art since that in the Western world what is considered ward Coming,” a dense, complicated compo- coop, which will be unveiled at the Salena for released, giclees of watercolors Smith painted of sition painted and scratched onto the 12 can- its reception on Feb. 11 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Brooklyn. vases, incorporating a woman curled inside Several New York artists will be invited to cre- Smith’s “Brooklyn Bridge #1” watercolor (circa Heights (718) 783-4438. an oval with flowers. A man’s face peeks in ate chickens for the coop, said Tierney. 1940s) is pictured. The entire exhibition is free and open from the left of the frame, watching the The artists’ residency and a portion of the The artist, a Wisconsin native, moved to Mid- Where to GO to the public. woman, or perhaps, the viewer. exhibit costs are being underwritten by the dagh Street in 1939, later bought a home on Willow Also in the Lobby Gallery is Elijah Ooko’s Ford Foundation, said Tierney. Street (made famous in Truman Capote’s “The “Kenya Art” will be on display through Related events, which are also free, “A Group of Zebras,” which takes the uncon- “The Ford Foundation thought it would be House on the Heights”) and lived here until his Feb. 29 at these locations: Brooklyn Public include: ventional, and humorous, approach of painting very nice and important to have two artists death. (In addition to set design, Smith was co-di- Library’s Central Library at Grand Army “Golden Libations” presents spoken- a trio of the striped animals from behind. come over and profit from the experience — rector of the American Ballet Theatre from 1945 to Plaza (718) 230-2100, www.brooklynpubli- word performances at Five Myles on Feb. 15 from 4 pm to 6 pm. In the library’s main lobby are numerous which is terrific,” she said. “The foundation 1980.) clibrary.org; Kentler International Drawing works on paper and on the second floor bal- and Rob Burnett have taken this really seri- Gallery owner Lurita LB Brown says, “While I Space, 353 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street Kenyan storytelling for families, with Bantu Mwaura, on Feb. 1 at 2 pm, and cony are wood sculptures including “Henry’s ously and are thinking about what’s good for am familiar with such musicals as ‘Hello Dolly!’ in Red Hook (718) 875-2093; Long Island Swahili poetry readings in Swahili and Bust,” by David Mwaniki, and a display of Kenya.” In addition to raising the visibility of ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Brigadoon,’ University’s Salena Gallery, at the corner of English on Feb. 8 at 2 pm at the Central Frank Odoi’s comic strips, “Akokhan Lives.” the artists, all of the works are for sale. ‘Camelot,’ ‘On the Town,’ ‘Oklahoma,’ ‘Guys and Flatbush Avenue Extension and DeKalb Library. Opening Jan. 17, at the Kentler Interna- “This work isn’t shown, it doesn’t get out Dolls,’ I did not know the eight-time Tony Award- Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, (718) 488- Opening reception for the Kentler In- tional Drawing Space, will be an exhibition much, so it’s great to have it in this New winner, nor was I familiar with Oliver Smith as a 1198; Welancora Gallery 410 Jefferson ternational Drawing Space exhibit on Jan. of works on paper including colored pencil York art scene,” said Tierney. painter — but I know Brooklyn. Ave. at Throop Avenue in Bedford 17 from 2 pm to 5 pm. drawings by Joel Oswaggo, born in 1944, of The last piece of the borough-wide show “Once I viewed Mr. Smith’s Brooklyn watercol- Stuyvesant, (718) 919-0344; and Five Reception for the Salena Gallery’s ex- the disappearing way of life of his tribe, the is an exhibit of works by “second-genera- ors from abstract to figurative, I felt his passion — Myles, 558 St. Johns Place between Clas- hibit of Kenya’s second-generation artists, Luo. Among the works is “The Bird Catch- tion” artists, including Kamathi, Ooko and Brooklyn.” son and Franklin avenues in Crown on Feb. 11, from 5 pm to 7 pm. ers,” an 11-inch by 14-inch, stylized drawing Irene Wanjiru, among others, at the Salena For more information about gallery hours, call of two villagers and a child hanging vibrant Gallery. (718) 857-0074. — Lisa J. Curtis

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Cafe Steinhof Papers The Brooklyn 422 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street, (718) 369-7776 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$13. Cafe Steinhof, named after a famous park in Vienna, has a European feel — a German “bier garten” with a hint of British pub. True to its cultural roots and the taste of owner and chef Paul Goebert, the restaurant serves spaetzle (small dumplings), schnitzel Mango / Greg (meat that’s been dipped in egg, breaded and fried) and sauerbraten (beef that’s been marinated for several days and then roasted). Cafe Steinhof offers Old World five beers on tap and 10 bottled beers from Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Britain, as well as wine and a full bar. Cafe Steinhof is open daily for Grand Prospect Hall’s

lunch and dinner except Mondays when they’re Papers File The Brooklyn closed for lunch. On Monday nights, instead of the usual menu, $5 bowls of goulash and $7 sauteed Southern classics at Corn Bread Cafe. trout is offered. historic Oak Room Supper Joe’s Pizza Cocina Cuzco 137 Seventh Ave. at Carroll Street, (718) 398- 222 Seventh Ave. at Third Street, (718) 788- 9198 and (718) 398-9201 (Cash only) Pizzas: $11 Club is open for biz again 5036 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $5.95-$17.50. and up. Mango / Greg This colorful eatery has a colorful menu, as well, fea- Fans of the famous Joe’s Pizza on Bleecker Street turing South American cuisine from Argentina, Peru, don’t have to trek to Manhattan for a slice anymore. By Lisa Selin Davis stripped off the walls, there were drop Costa Rica and Colombia. The stunningly pictur- Joe’s opened its Park Slope outpost in July 2003, for The Brooklyn Papers ceilings, and the chandeliers were gone, esque interior is rainforest chic with a gorgeous salt- and it offers up the same crispy, thin-crust pizzas. water fish tank. Order the papa rellena for starters: recalls Halkias. Enjoy a traditional pie, or give the white pizza rive down Fifth Avenue in Park But the Grand Prospect Hall has potato stuffed with beef, mixed veggies and raisins, (topped with ricotta and mozzarella without tomato Papers The Brooklyn served with salsa criolla. If you’re a ceviche fan, go sauce) or Sicilian square a try. And there’s no need Slope, near Prospect Avenue, and been restored to its former grandeur. for the tuna, marinated in lime, ginger, garlic and to stand at those circular tables to eat — Joe’s Pizza you can’t help but notice the “It’s a one of a kind,” says Halkias. coconut juice. in Brooklyn has plenty of seating. Open daily. D tremendous four-story Victorian struc- The hall was built in 1892 by Brooklyn Some options for the main course: camarones al ture looming over the Prospect Ex- civic and social leaders, and then re- ajillo, shrimp in garlic sauce served with yellow rice; Master Wok salmon flameado, a salmon steak broiled in olive oil pressway. Standing out against the built in 1903 after a fire. Many celebri- with broccoli, spinach and asparagus, brought to 361 Seventh Ave. at 10th Street, (718) 499- sleepy row houses that surround it, the ty patrons have visited, including your table flambe; or bandeja paisa, Colombian 2288 or 2510 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6.95- 114-year-old Grand Prospect Hall is gangster Al Capone, dancer Fred As- pan-fried steak platter with fried egg, bacon, rice, $12.95. beans and plantain. Sidewalk cafe seats in season. Chef-owner Mei Fang Chang has presided over steeped in both history and mystery be- taire and opera singer Enrico Caruso, kitchens for more than 20 years. Trained in Taiwan, cause most of us don’t know what goes and movies such as “The Cotton he cooks mostly in the spicy Szechuan and Hunan on there. Club,” “Prizzi’s Honor” and “The Corn Bread Cafe styles. General Tso’s chicken, deep-fried chicken 434 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street, (718) 768- with a zesty sauce, is one of his specialties. But he’s “Unless you’re invited to a wedding Royal Tenenbaums” have filmed 3838, www.cornbreadcafe.com (AmEx, Disc, also at home with milder dishes like Shanghai green or Christmas party here, you don’t get scenes there. MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.95-$15.95. bok choy, a sauteed vegetable dish. The popular to come,” says Michael Halkias, who The building, which is listed on the Owner and chef Bettina Harris’ Corn Bread Cafe lunch menu includes rice, soup and a main dish. has owned the hall since 1984. National Register of Historic Places, is keeps mouths watering with her “down-home bar- But that’s all changing. certainly cinematic. There are 12 becue,” and “taste of New Orleans.” Entrees like Oshima the Maryland crab cakes with remoulade, crawfish As of Jan. 6, the Oak Room Restau- rooms, from the Grand Ballroom, Mango / Greg etouffe, and penne with spinach, roasted peppers 71 Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Place, (718) 783- rant and Supper which seats 2,000, and mushrooms show that this is no ordinary soul 1888 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$28 sashi- Club at the to the speakeasy mi for two. food restaurant. Corn Bread Cafe’s Po’ Boy sand- Grand Prospect where Capone is wiches — chicken or fish served on a baguette Oshima has done away with its previous focus on DINING vegetarian dishes and now has a menu dedicated Hall became, ac- rumored to have topped with sweet pickles, coleslaw and tomatoes The Oak Room Restaurant & — are humble but delectable. Desserts like the dou- to traditional Japanese cuisine. You’ll enjoy the cording to Hal- Supper Club is at the Grand Prospect received his fa- Papers The Brooklyn ble chocolate layer cake and warm peach cobbler benefits of owner Feng Huang’s 10 years of experi- kias, the finest Hall, 263 Prospect Ave. between mous scar. There’s (Clockwise from top left) Dancers in the supper club; Chef Michel Aytekin ensure a sweet ending. Enjoy their outdoor patio ence in the restaurant world in the full lineup of rolls dinner and danc- Fifth and Sixth avenues in Park Slope. even a 14-lane when warmer weather returns. Open daily. (including the Popeye ($7.95), with spinach, aspara- fires up the bananas at the opening of Grand Prospect Hall’s Oak Room ing spot, as well Entrees: $19 to $29. The Oak Room bowling alley in Weekend brunch, too. gus, avocado and wasabi), sushi, teriyaki, tempura accepts American Express, Master- Supper Club on Jan. 6; (left to right) Grand Prospect Hall owners Mike and noodle dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. as the only ex- Card and Visa. For more information, the basement. Ro- tant Oak Room call (718) 788-0400 or visit the Web coco decor abounds, and Alice Halkias with Jamie Snow Markowitz and Borough President Fuji San site at www.oakroomrestaurant.com Marty Markowitz at the opening party. 161 Seventh Ave. at First Street, (718) 768-3976 Paradou (besides the one or www.grandprospecthall.com. with 23.75-carat (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8.15-$16.50. 426A Seventh Ave. at 14th Street, (718) 499- at the Algonquin gold leaf on the or- A relaxing lunch or dinner, with large windows 5557. (Visa, MC) Entrees: $11-$17. Hotel) in New nate stairway rail- that sits above the gardens. ultra-Brooklyn, it retains the slightest opening onto the street, is in store for you at Fuji Chef Robert Ubhaus gets rave reviews for his York City. ings, crown molding painted in shades There’s a dining area called “the air of Miami inside. San. An affable pair of sushi chefs greet you as you dessert crepes, charcuterie plates and his roasted Halkias, who claims to have been 35 of sherbet — tangerine, pistachio and Chopin room” in homage to the build- Asked about the bright colors, Was- step in, forcing you to choose between watching tomato, basil and goat cheese terrine. He’s also very them or looking at your dining companion. proud of his traditional regional French dishes, such for many years with a wink, bought the strawberry — on the ceiling. ing’s earlier life as a Polish social club. sif replies, “We’re in the happy busi- as the duck confit cassoulet and coq-au-vin. building in 1984. Before that, he says, The Grand Ballroom was once a A French birdcage-style Otis elevator ness.” (Until now, Halkias’ primary Hijiki, marinated seaweed with bean curd and car- Paradou opened at the end of June in the old Max rots is a fresh opener, or a la carte sushi selections and Moritz location, seats 40 to 50 people, serves he was “running around happily, sleep- German opera house, covered in dark — “the first elevator in Brooklyn,” business has been weddings for the might be what you’re looking for. Tempura? Sure! wine and beer, and has a large outdoor garden (in ing as much as I wanted before I en- paint. Now the 80-foot by 130-foot boasts Halkias’ right-hand man, Artie countless ethnic groups in Brooklyn.) The Fujisan tempura is shrimp, fish and vegetables. season). slaved myself to Grand Prospect Hall,” room, with 45-foot ceilings, a balcony Wassif — brings visitors to the third- The Oak Room certainly adds to that Or try the flounder butter-yaki, lightly battered, broiled and served with the chef’s special sauce. Dinner is served Tuesday through Sunday beginning which has taken 20 years to renovate. and a vaudeville stage is completely floor Rainbow Room, once a Masonic happiness. Split into two parts, the Oak Tankatsu (sliced filet of pork cutlets in breaded bat- at 6 pm. Brunch and lunch is served Saturdays and When he bought it, most of the walls restored. The 40-foot by 130-foot sky- temple, with magnificent views of Room Bar and Grill, in what was once ter with it’s own sauce), tofu teriyaki, vegetarian Sundays, noon-4 pm. There is a three-course prix- were painted black and there were light room next door retains its original Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan and the women’s dining room, and the Oak sushi and maki are available. fixe dinner menu Sundays through Thursdays for $25. Upcoming events include a wild game three- holes in the roof and barrels in some of tin ceilings and walls, and opens onto a the Statue of Liberty. Room Supper Club, in the former Wrap it all up with delicately flavored ginger, red course dinner with wine (for $45) on Jan. 27 and a the rooms. All the molding had been brand-new atrium with granite floors Even if the Grand Prospect Hall is See OAK on page GO 5 bean or green tea ice cream or have the ice cream special menu for Valentine’s Day. tempura style, encased in a crunchy fried coating. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Salsa Rossa Inaka Sushi House 183 Seventh Ave. at First Street, (718) 369-3447 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$18. 236 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 499-7856 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $9.60-$16.50. This new Italian restaurant in Park Slope, owned by Kids eat Marcello Assante, offers Chef Daniel Flores’ pollo The making of those beautiful little works of art al salsa rossa, a spinach-and-cheese-stuffed chick- called sushi is so fascinating many people will pre- en breast, which is breaded and pan-fried; or the fer sitting at the bar where owner Joanne Wu’s gnocchi sorrentina, in a tomato sauce with fresh cadre of superb sushi chefs work their magic. mozzarella; or the ritagliata, thin sliced filet mignon free Others may prefer the comfort of Inaka’s dining with rosemary, cherry tomatoes and an arugula room. Either way, a good idea for beginners is to puree. Stay for tiramisu or zabaglione, an egg cus- In November, Magnolia restau- la, crab cakes, grilled salmon, pas- order the nine-piece sushi deluxe box, which con- tard with strawberries. Open daily for lunch and rant’s owners, Roger Esposito and ta and steak in the softly lit, dark- tains yellow tail, salmon, mackerel, fan fish roll, crab dinner. meat, white fish in several varieties, shrimp and Robert Trzcienski, decided to honor wood bistro interior. tuna roll. Sushi can also be ordered a la carte and in the loyal Park Slope families who There’s a full bar, too, with the more modest combinations. Teriyaki fans will find Sotto Voce have been frequenting their estab- answer to junior’s twelfth rendi- Inaka’s dishes expertly seasoned and melt-in-your- 225 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 369- mouth tender. lishment for the last four years, by tion of “I’m a little tea pot”: a very 9322 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6.95-$18.95. instating a special night for children. dry martini with two olives. A favorite lunch spot of indie filmmakers and actors in Park Slope, this six-year-old restaurant is open On Sundays, from 4 pm to 8 Magnolia Restaurant & Bar (486 daily for lunch and dinner, serving top-notch con- pm, children under 12 can eat all Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park = Full review available at temporary Italian cuisine from chef-owner Giovanni their favorites foods — mozzarella Slope) accepts Visa, MasterCard, Tafuri. Sotto Voce serves lunch, dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Seating available both sticks with marinara sauce, indi- American Express and Discover. indoors in the light, airy dining room and outside vidual pizzas, penne pasta with Entrees: $12-$24. Children under (weather permitting) in its sidewalk cafe where din- their favorite sauce, and fried 12 eat free Sunday evening from 4 ers happily gawk at the bustling Seventh Avenue shoppers. The entrees include a wide range of Mango / Greg chicken strips with Dijon honey pm to 8 pm. The restaurant is Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American pasta, fish, meat and chicken dishes. Fusilli with mustard sauce — for free. open for dinner seven days a Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover four-cheese cream sauce is legendary. End your While parents are congratulat- week. Brunch is served on Sunday Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card meal with a housemade Sotto Voce dessert. (The ing themselves on their good for- from 11 am to 4 pm. For informa- tiramisu is superb!) tune, they can down roasted beet tion call (718) 369-4814.

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“Come Share the Dream” cel- Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis ebration on Jan. 19 will fea- King for a day: The 2004 documentary, “Citizen King,” di- Crystal Manor ture a keynote address by rected by Orlando Bagwell and Noland Walker, will be Wynton Marsalis, jazz musi- screened on Jan. 19 as part of the Brooklyn Academy of cian and artistic director of Music’s tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Jazz musician Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as performances by the Boys Wynton Marsalis, right, will give the keynote address. Call 718-859-2141 • www.crystalmanor.net Choir of Harlem, The Persua- sions and, from the landmark formed in Brooklyn many Harlem was founded 32 years (and former Underground times, as well as nationally ago at Ephesus Church “to Railroad stop) Lafayette Av- and internationally, the young give kids something interest- enue Presbyterian Church in singers have not been heard at ing and exciting to do,” Turn- ENSINGTON Fort Greene, the Lafayette In- BAM recently. bull said. Boys and girls are 1460 Flatbush Avenue, K spirational Ensem- recruited from all five bor- ALET ARKING VAILABLE ble. oughs and auditions are held (Bet. Glenwood & Farragut Rd.) V P A The event is EVENT in every elementary school in free and open to Harlem. The Boys Choir is the public on a The Brooklyn Academy of Music “Come drawn from the academy and Share the Dream” tribute to Martin Luther first-come, first- King Jr. will take place on Jan. 19 at 10:30 “that small group became in- seated basis. am at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera ternational.” The Boys Choir House. Following the event will be screen- In addition to its regular ings of the documentary “Citizen King” in of Harlem will the BAM Rose Cinemas. BAM Howard schedule of performances, the Keith Major Shop AARON’S perform a number Gilman Opera House and BAM Rose Cine- Boys Choir of Harlem has per- of songs, including mas are located at 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ash- formed at the United Nations fame but has remained in the something turned out to be a land Place in Fort Greene. The Opera House Final Fall Clearance “Precious Lord” tribute and film screenings are free and 30th Anniversary Concert, the borough. Group members live cappella. and “We Are He- open to the public with seating available on Statue of Liberty centennial in Flatbush, Fort Greene and The other part was the roes,” by Linda a first-come, first-seated basis. For more in- celebration, Pope John Paul II’s Park Slope. sound. Sale with SAVINGS Twine and Lee formation, call (718) 636-4100. Sunrise Mass in Central Park, According to Jimmy Hayes, “It was like Aretha Cooper. President Bill Clinton’s 1993 one of the founding members Franklin,” said Hayes. “Com- “[‘We Are He- inauguration and the ceremony of The Persuasions, one part ing from the South, we grew up to 80% off roes’] was written some time “We are always proud to be for the African Burial Ground of the group’s success is due up in the church. The sound ago, but it speaks to Dr. a part of any Martin Luther Re-interment Project. to timing. The Persuasions be- had gospel overtones.” King,” choir founder and King celebration. 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Caillou’s Big Party Inaka At BAM, The Persuasions sponsored by and Inaka will sing a medley of gospel Sushi House songs including the Beatles’ Saturday – January 17, 2004 • 2pm Our experienced Sushi Chef “Let It Be,” Wings’ “Harmo- Ages 3 - 8 • Tickets: $20 prepares the freshest Sushi ny for Two” and “When the & Sashimi to order! Saints Go Marching In” (“our Freddie McGregor D • E • L • I • C • I • O • U • S Sukiyaki, Yosenabe & Shabu version,” says Hayes), as well sponsored by Shabu prepared at your table Chinese Cuisine & Vegetarian Nutrition as one song with the Boys Choir. Saturday – January 24, 2004 • 8pm Combination Teriyaki & Tempura Available • Fast Free Delivery 162 Montague Street The Opera House tribute be- Tickets: $35, $30 A light, healthy meal for the entire family. Brooklyn Heights gins at 10:30 am. 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Meaningful Life Center Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin (718) 596-4840 Ext. 18 4 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 17, 2004 Compiled by Susan Where to Rosenthal 10 pm. 514 Second St. (718) 499-3253. SAT, JAN 17 CLASSIC ROCK: “Not Too Far” tour at Closenuf. No cover. 10 pm. Bantry Bar, OUTDOORS AND TOURS 2718 Gerritsen Ave. (718) 646-3585. ICE SKATING: at the Prospect Park Wollman GALLERY PLAYERS: “You’re A Good Man, Rink. Sessions from 10 am to 1 pm, 2 pm Charlie Brown.” 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. ‘Brown’ is true blue to 6 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm. $5 admis- HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A View from sion, $3 seniors and students. $5 skate the Bridge.” 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. rental fee. Enter park at Parkside and ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents “Hiro- Ocean avenues. (718) 287-6431. shima Maiden.” 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. Gallery Players’ production stays true to vision BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: presents a PERFORMANCE shared evening performance and discus- CONCERT: Brooklyn Academy of Music sion. 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. of Brooklyn Heights composer, Clark Gesner presents “Praise Music,” a gospel program featuring soloist Beverly Crawford and gospel choirs Total Praise and New SAT, JAN 24 By Paulanne Simmons Life Tabernacle Choir. $25, $20. 7:30 pm. for The Brooklyn Papers Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Dancewave Inc. presents a benefit OUTDOORS AND TOURS Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. night performance featuring works by BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts walking tour of hat perpetual loser, that concert of works by Donizetti, Beethoven choreographer David Dorfman on Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene and Clinton and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Jan. 23 at the Mark Morris Dance Hill. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Meet at Marriott hero of the underdog, that Landing. (718) 624-2083. Center in Fort Greene. Hotel, 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Tidol of the timid — yes, DANCE: Williamsburg Art Nexus presents PERFORMANCES Charlie Brown — is back in SB Dance in “The Bucket,” a fantasy on Brooklyn. the theme of Trinity. $12. 8 pm. 205 N. FORUM: Open Ground hosts a talk on gen- Seventh St. (718) 599-7997. BARNES AND NOBLE: presents author trification and rezoning. 6 pm to 8 pm. Charlie, who first appeared in GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “You’re A Charlie Stella, reading from his book 252 Grand St. (347) 613-1849. Free. Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” “Charlie Opera.” 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Good Man, Charlie Brown.” $15, $12 chil- RHYTHM AND BAM: Brooklyn Academy of comic strip, already had fans na- dren under 12 and seniors. 8 pm. 199 Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. Music presents “Winter Soul,” a pro- 14th St. (718) 595-0547. FILM: Barbes Traveling Cinema Series pres- gram featuring soul legend Sam Moore tionwide when Clark Gesner HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “A View from the ents “Alexander Nevsky” (1938). 8 pm. and singer/ guitarist Raul Midon. $25, wrote the book, music and lyrics Bridge.” $12, $10 seniors and children. 376 Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. $20. 7:30 pm. Howard Gilman Opera for “You’re a Good Man Charlie 26 Willow Place between State and House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Joralemon streets. 8 pm. (718) 237-2752. BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music Brown,” but Gesner’s gentle UES AN ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents T , J 20 concert of Bach, Mozart, Schiff and irony, fine musical ear and en- Faure. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry “Hiroshima Maiden.” Puppet theater FOUNDERS DAY LUNCH: National Council chanting humor and insight dramatizes the true story of the Hiroshima Landing. (718) 624-2083. of Jewish Women hosts a lunch. Guest BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing made the Peanuts crew come to Maidens, a group of Japanese women speaker is Borough President Marty disfigured by the nuclear blast. $25. 8 Arts presents reggae singer Freddie life in a new and vibrant way. Markowitz. $50. Noon. Temple Shalom of McGregor. $35, $30. 8 pm. Walt pm. 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. Flatbush, 2075 E. 68th St. (718) 376-8164. As a tribute to Gesner, a SHAKESPEARE: Waterloo Bridge Theater Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, one ALGEBRA COURSE: Access for Women of block from the intersection of Flatbush long-time Brooklyn Heights Company presents “Twelfth Night or NYC College of Technology, offers a math What You Will.” $15, $10 students. 8 pm. and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4600. resident and Gallery Players course for women. 6 pm to 9 pm. LOCAL PRODUCE: Spoke the Hub third 475 Third Ave. (212) 502-0796. Through June 2004. 25 Chapel St. Call to supporter, the Gallery Players PARLOR JAZZ: Jazz vocalist Katie Bull and annual winter follies featuring an array of register. (718) 552-1131. dancers, musicians, actors and perform- have chosen to present Ges- her trio performs. $15 donation. Sets at MEETING: 84th Precinct Community Council 9:30 pm and 10:45 pm. 119 Vanderbilt ing artists. $15, $5 kids and seniors. 8 ner’s original (and his pre- hosts meeting featuring Kings County pm. 295 Douglass St. (718) 408-3234. Ave. (718) 855-1981. District Attorney who will outline the ferred) work without the new JAZZ: Magnolia Restaurant presents music GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “You’re A arrangements and additional workings of the Brooklyn gun court and Good Man, Charlie Brown.” $15, $12 with Plan A. No cover. 10 pm to 1 am. the presentation of the Cop of the Year songs given to the 1999 486 Sixth Ave. (718) 369-4814. children 12 and under and seniors. 8 pm. award. Refreshments served. 7 pm. 199 14th St. (718) 595-0547. TWO BOOTS: Jazz with Hot Button All Historic common council chamber and Broadway revival. As a result, Stars. No cover. 10 pm. 514 Second St. courtroom, Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A View from this production has the warm (718) 499-3253. Joralemon St. (718) 875-6850. Free. the Bridge.” $12, $10 seniors and children. 26 Willow Place between State and glow of simplicity and the NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: Hoyt Street Joralemon streets. 8 pm. (718) 237-2752. clear ring of truth. CHILDREN Association. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Mugavero BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: “Extra! Center, 155 Dean St. (718) 237-0145. Free. BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: perform- The play is directed by Matt Natalie Robin ance and discussion featuring Division 13 Extra!” living history drama workshop for BARNES AND NOBLE: Brooklyn resident Schicker and features Christo- children 8 to 16 and their families. Workshop Productions, Hoffbauer/Sanchez Works Making cents: Christopher Jessica Glasscock reads from her book and Antonio Ramos. Discussion moder- pher Gleason as Charlie Brown, from 11 am to 1 pm; performance at 3 “Striptease: From Gaslight to Spotlight.” Gleason as Charlie Brown pm. $5 children, $3 with membership, $2 ated by Marya Warshaw. $15, $10 mem- Jennifer Smiles as Lucy, Dax 7:30 pm. Barnes and Noble, 267 Seventh bers. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. and Jennifer Smiles as Lucy adults.128 Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. Ave. (718) 832-9074. Free. Valdes as Linus, Brian Ogilvie BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: “Amaz- ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents “Hiro- (above) and Nicholas Sat- SING A LONG: Kings’s Chorus invites men shima Maiden.” Puppet theater drama- as Schroeder, Lauren Allison ing Amber.” Learn how living things can to sing golden oldies, show tunes, doo- get stuck in rocks. Appropriate for ages 7 tizes the true story of the Hiroshima Spees as Patty and Nicholas tinger as Snoopy (below wop and other popular standards. Meetings Maidens, a group of Japanese women and up. $4, free for members. 2 pm to 4 every Tuesday evening. 8 pm. Knights of Sattinger as Snoopy. right) in the Gallery Players pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. disfigured by the nuclear blast. $25. 8 Columbus, 1305 86th St. (718) 338-4421. pm. 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. Although the cast works production of “You’re a BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES: Maimonides Arts at Brooklyn College presents CONCERT: Park Slope Singers perform mostly as an ensemble, the ac- Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Medical Center hosts a celebration for vocal music featuring Faure, Handel and “Caillou’s Big Party.” Audience participa- mothers of twins, triplets or more. 8 pm tors so carefully tion and family fun. $20. 2 pm. Walt Billings, in addition to folksongs, madri- to 10 pm. 4802 Tenth Ave. Reservations gals and more. $10. 8 pm. St. and completely Whitman Theater, Brooklyn College, one necessary. (212) 363-8940. block from the intersection of Flatbush Augustine’s Church, Sixth Avenue and create their charac- THEATER and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4500. Sterling Place. (718) 629-0930. ters that each one WEDS, JAN 21 FLAMENCO MUSIC: Meson Flamenco pre- stands out as an in- The Gallery Players production of OTHER sents dance and music featuring La Conja dividual with his or “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” BREEDING CLASS: Brooklyn Aquarium FILM: Watch Club presents “Love is a Many and Pedro Cortes. 8:30 pm and 11 pm. plays through Feb. 1, Thursdays through Society offers a talk, “Breeding Tips and Splendored Thing” (1955). 1 pm. St. Ann’s Call. 135 Atlantic Ave. (718) 625-7177. her well-known Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. Natalie Robin Hints.” Learn everything you need to and the Holy Trinity Church, Clinton and JAZZ: Magnolia Restaurant presents NY ticks — Charlie’s Tickets are $15, $12 seniors and children know to bring fish into breed mode, plus Montague streets. (718) 875-6960. Free. Jazz Outfit. No cover. 10 pm to 1 am. under 12. The Gallery Players are located caring and raising of the fry. $44.95, 486 Sixth Ave. (718) 369-4814. hesitancy and for- at 199 14th St., between Fourth and Fifth revue powered by a series of know it, and I’ll outgrow it. includes up to two guests free, ages 8 to WORKSHOP: Gowanus Canal Community avenues in Park Slope. For reservations, Development Corp. offers a program TWO BOOTS: Blues with Gene Ambutter. lorn trying to vignettes. Thus we see Charlie But meanwhile it’s my blanket 15 years. 9 am to noon. Audubon Center, No cover. 10 pm. 514 Second St. (718) call (718) 595-0547. Prospect Park. (718) 377-7749. “Property Owners: How to Build a Good please; Lucy’s obli- and his friends tragically los- and me,” to Gesner’s “Happi- Tenant/ Landlord Relationship.” 6 pm. 499-3253. vious brattiness; ing a baseball game; writing ness,” which can be whistling, AUDITIONS: Impact Theater hosts a tryout 515 Court St. (718) 858-0557. Free. for people of all types and ages. 10 am to CHILDREN Linus’ philosophi- book reports (on Peter Rabbit) tying your shoes or “walking noon. Call for appointment. 190 Underhill MEETING: Community Board 7 meets. 6:30 pm. 4201 Fourth Ave. (718) 854-0003. BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Body cal resignation and intellec- cartoon-like clarity and paint- each in his or her own charac- hand in hand.” Ave. (718) 253-1256. Job movement workshop. Kids 5 to 10 FITNESS CLINIC: Modell’s Sporting Goods MEDITATION WORKSHOP: Learn sahaja tualism; Snoopy’s ingratiating ed in bright, enthusiastic colors teristic way; and at a glee club The overwhelming charm yoga. 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Brooklyn years are invited to explore different Store presents a certified personal trainer types of work through creative move- sycophancy. — Snoopy’s doghouse, a tree rehearsal that they one by one of Gesner’s work is not only demonstrating exercises and fitness tech- Public Library, Carroll Gardens branch, 396 Clinton St. (718) 833-5751. Free. ment. $5 children. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Gleason stole this review- in a park, Lucy’s home — are desert. that adults are playing chil- niques. Adults and children welcome. 128 Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. Noon to 2 pm. 89-59 Bay Parkway. (212) ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents “Hiro- er’s heart with his sweet smile. both reminiscent of the comic Charlie tries to fly a kite. dren, but that children have the shima Maiden.” 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. BARNES AND NOBLE: Pigllet Olivia is theme 822-1000, ext. 379. Free. for this week’s Saturday storytime. 11 am. Valdes worked wonders with strip and highly theatrical on Snoopy sings for his supper. wisdom adults should — but RECEPTION: Kentler International Drawing 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. his blanket. Ogilvie made his their own. Amrhein has also Lucy teaches ridiculous facts: often don’t — have. Space hosts a reception for “Kenya Art.” THURS, JAN 22 CHINESE NEW YEAR: Brooklyn Public Library, toy piano feel grand. And designed under the theory that clouds make the wind, snow Gesner, the son, grandson 3 pm to 5 pm. 882 Van Brunt St. (718) Central branch, invites kids to celebrate the 875-2093. Free. Smiles — well, who couldn’t less means more, leaving plen- blows up, fire hydrants grow and nephew of Unitarian min- YOGA CLASS: Salt Marsh Nature Center year of the monkey. Readings, crafts and RECEPTION: DUMBO Arts Center hosts an offers a class. 9 am. 3302 Ave. U. (718) entertainment. 11 am to 5:45 pm. Grand grin at her chutzpah? ty of room for Brian Mulay’s up from the ground. isters, knew more than a little opening reception for its exhibit “Home.” 421-2021. Free. Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Timothy J. Amrhein’s simple but sensational chore- But make no mistake, about the human heart. And 6 pm to 9 pm. 30 Washington St. (718) PUPPETWORKS: “Rumpelstiltskin” by The 694-0831. Free. FILM: “Veronica Guerin” at St. Francis whimsical set, consisting, for ography. there’s great wisdom here — it’s all out there on stage at the College. Noon and 6 pm. 180 Remsen Brothers Grimm. $6, $7 adults. Ages 4 St. (718) 489-5272. Free. and older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. 338 the most part, of movable “You’re a Good Man Char- from Linus’ comment about Gallery Players — in words, Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. pieces and flats, executed with lie Brown” is really a musical his blankie, “It’s foolish, I dance and song. SUN, JAN 18 COMMUNITY FORUMS: Region Six invites Brooklyn parents and community resi- HIP-HOP THEATER: Brooklyn Arts Exchange dents to learn about high school choices offers a four-week class “The Craft of PERFORMANCE within the region. Also learn about the Writing for the Stage” for young adults, BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music New Century High School Initiative. 6 pm ages 13 to 19. 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Call to concert of works by Donizetti, Beethoven to 8 pm. Erasmus High School, 911 Flat- register. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. Eat, Drink and be Merry! and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry bush Ave. (718) 636-5800, ext. 321. Free. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Work- Landing. (718) 624-2083. DANCE: Brooklyn Public Library and Dance shop “X-plorers Club: Dream Painting.” GALLERY PLAYERS: “You’re A Good Man, Films Association presents “Dance on Kids are invited to make a painting in the Charlie Brown.” 3 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. Camera.” Today: “What’s Not to Like? A style of Australian Aboriginal paintings. Community Contra Dance” (2002). Film is $4. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 145 Brooklyn HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A View from Ave. (718) 735-4400. the Bridge.” 2 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. followed by a contra dance workshop. 7 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, KIDS CAFE FEST: Dancewave 10th anniver- SHAKESPEARE: Waterloo Bridge Theater Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. sary festival featutes dance, music, theater. ALL YOU CAN Company presents “Twelfth Night or Over 150 kids from NYC and beyond per- What You Will.” 3 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. BARNES AND NOBLE: presents a discus- LUNCH SPECIAL EAT SUSHI sion with the authors of the form. $16, $12 kids. 3 pm. Brooklyn Music ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents “Hiro- “Renaissance Guide to Wine and Food School, 126 Felix St. (718) 522-4696. shima Maiden.” 4 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. Pairing.” Tasting event follows. 7 pm. $ 95 $ 95 OTHER per CHILDREN 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. & up person SINGLES EVENT: Bay Ridge Singles Club 4 17 WOMEN’’S MAKE OVER NIGHT: Rosh Cho- BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: pres- celebrates Chinese New Year. Noon. – OVER 50 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSHI – ents “Sing and Dance with Suzi.” $4, free desh gathering of B’nai Avraham hosts features artists from MAC. $5 donation Meet in front of 7404 13th Ave. Chinese TATAMI ROOM AVAILABLE for members. 1 pm and 2 pm. 145 dinner follows. Call. (718) 256-3551. Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. includes refreshments and gifts. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. 117 Remsen St. (718) 735-0793. MUMMY’S BAZAAR: Brooklyn Museum of 68-19 SWING DANCE CLASS: Dancewave invites BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music Art family party annual fundraising event. FAST FREE kids to learn the Lindy hop and jitterbug. Activities for the whole family, including delivery by car 3rd Avenue Classes for children ages 6 to 18 years. concert of Haydn, Brahms and Daily News Shostakovich. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry art-making, films, dancing and food...all $10.00 minimum BROOKLYN $12. Brooklyn Music School, 125 St. Felix inspired by the art of ancient Egypt. $25 bet. 68th & Bayridge Ave. St. Call for time. (718) 622-2548. Landing. (718) 624-2083. FAMILIES FIRST: presents Ms. Carmen Fa- per child and $50 per adult. 6 pm to 8:30 TEL 718.491.0662 • FAX 718.491.0848 • OTHER rian, Superintendent of Division 8 in a talk pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) 501-6423. Mon-Thurs:11:30am-11:00pm; SUNDAY PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for “Division 8 (formerly school District 15) YEAR OF THE MONKEY: Salt Marsh Nature Ethical Culture hosts a platform “Martin and Your Child.” $15, $10 members. 7 Center celebrates the Chinese New Year Fri & Sat:11:30am-mid; Sun:12:30pm-11:00pm pm to 8 pm. 250 Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. with “It’s the Year of the Monkey.” 7 pm. alicia’s Luther King, Jr. Reflection and Legacy.” 11 am. Potluck lunch follows. 53 Prospect GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “You’re A 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. bar & lounge • café • restaurant Park West. (718) 768-2972. Good Man, Charlie Brown.” 8 pm. See WEEK OF PRAYER: Our Saviour’s Ev. Lutheran Sat., Jan. 17. eclectic american cuisine • casual atmosphere ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: presents “Hiro- SUN, JAN 25 Church celebrates Christian Unity week. 3 dinner tues-sun 6-11pm • brunch sat&sun 10am-4pm pm. 414 80th St. (718) 745-0020. shima Maiden.” 8 pm. See Sat., Jan. 17. BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: hosts a OUTDOORS AND TOURS panel discussion, food tasting and tea BEACH ECOLOGY: Salt Marsh Nature FRI, JAN 23 10 Columbia Place bet State & Joralemon ceremony during “The Silk Road Through Center hosts a talk. 11 am. Meet at parties of 4 or more Kings County: Ethnic Food Manufacturing Coney Island Beach at the Boardwalk at (718) 532-0050/532-0069 ••call for reservatons in Brooklyn.” $6, $4 students and seniors. FILM: Psychiatry department of Maimonides Medical Center presents “Talk to Her.” Denos Vourderis (formerly W. 12th St.) 3 pm to 4:30 pm. 128 Pierrepont St. (718) (718) 421-2021. Free. 222-4111. 6:30 pm. Also, “Love Among the Ruins” at 8:30 pm. 4802 Tenth Ave. (718) 283- PERFORMANCES BLOOD DRIVE: Plymouth Church of Pilgrims. 6000. Free. Noon to 5 pm. 75 Hicks St. (800) 933-BLOOD. BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing KIDS CAFE FEST: Dancewave 10th anniver- Arts presents Principals and Soloists of Serving fine Italian Cuisine sary festival featuring dance, music and the Royal Danish Ballet. $35. 2 pm. Walt theater. Benefit night performance featur- MON, JAN 19 Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, one Parking is available. Dine in or take out. ing works by choreographer David Dorfman. block from the intersection of Flatbush Special guest performers, swing dance and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4500. Dr. Martin Luther party and silent auction. $100. 7 pm. DON’T MISS THIS TUESDAY’S SPECIAL! King Jr. Day Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette CONCERT: Bach at Zion presents Baroque Wine lover’s night – Any bottled wine on list 1/2 price Ave. (718) 522-4696. Chamber music by Vivaldi, Telemann and KING CELEBRATION: Brooklyn Academy of Handel. $15 includes wine reception. 3 All specials valid 5pm to 10pm excluding holidays Music, Borough President Marty Marko- GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: presents a night pm. Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society, 53 witz and Medgar Evers College host the of magic featuring top magical talent. Prospect Park West. (718) 768-2972. $10 adults and children. 7:30 pm. 18th annual Brooklyn tribute to Dr. Martin BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music Luther King, Jr. Keynote address by Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West. (718) 768-2972. concert of Bach, Mozart, Schiff and Faure. Wynton Marsalis. Performances by The $35. 4:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) Boys Choir of Harlem, The Persuasions, BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music Opescatoré 624-2083. others. 10:30 am. Howard Gilman Opera concert of Haydn, Brahms and Shosta- Cono’s House, 30 Lafayette Ave. First-come, first- kovich. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry GALLERY PLAYERS: “You’re A Good Man, 301 Graham Avenue (cor. Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 seated. (718) 636-4100. Free. Landing. (718) 624-2083. Charlie Brown.” 3 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: BLUEGRASS SHOW: New York Pinewoods HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A View from Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Folk Music Club presents Orrin Star & the the Bridge.” 2 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. Jr.’s birthday during a day of performanc- Sultans of String in a performance which ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: “Hiroshima es and exhibits. $4, free for members. will be recorded for a live concert CD. Maiden.” 4 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. Performances at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. $10. 8 pm. Dibner Library Auditorium, LOCAL PRODUCE: at Spoke the Hub. 5 pm. SmallTownBrooklyn.com 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Polytechnic University, MetroTech Center. See Sat., Jan. 24. DUCK DETECTIVE: Prospect Park Alliance (718) 237-2216. hosts a guided tour to teach kids about CONCERT: Brooklyn Chamber Music CHILDREN the many duck species that live in the Society hosts a program which features KIDS CAFE FEST: Dancewave 10th anniver- park. 1:30 pm. Audubon Center, Prospect the Serenade for flute, violin and viola by sary festival. 3 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. Park. (718) 287-3400. Free. Beethoven. $25. 8 pm. First Unitarian PUPPETWORKS: “Rumpelstiltskin.” 12:30 BOOK AND BAGEL: Congregation Mount Church, Monroe Place and Pierrepont pm and 2:30 pm. See Sat., Jan. 24. Sinai hosts an interactive reading club. Book Street. (718) 858-0718. OTHER is “Six Days of War: June 1967 and the JAZZ: Magnolia Restaurant presents music We’ll set up a free Making of the Modern Middle East,” by with Jay Villnai Trio. No cover. 10 pm to SUNDAY PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Michael Oren. 6:45 pm. Call for ticket info. 1 am. 486 Sixth Ave. (718) 369-4814. Ethical Culture platform “Spirituality With- 250 Cadman Plaza West. (718) 875-9124. TWO BOOTS: Jazz with Barbarians. No cover. out God.” 11 am. Potluck lunch follows. e-mail group for your 53 Prospect Park West. (718) 768-2972. The Meridian Collection ROAST: Roast 2004 to benefit Maimonides introducing 18 karat gold Medical Center. Senator Marty Golden, local organization. Borough President Marty Markowitz and paired with exquisite gemstones LIST YOUR EVENT… Maria Campanella, “The Ice Cream Girl,” get roasted. $60. 12:30 pm. Sirico’s, 8023 Art • Objects • Furniture • Jewelry 13th Ave. (718) 256-3059. Just call us! To list your event in Where to GO, please give us as much notice as possible. Send your designed in studio by Kate Rogovin listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 26 Court St., Ste. 506, Brooklyn, NY BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Meet Michael Immerso, author of “Coney 11242; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a space available basis. Island: People’s Playground.” Included in CONCENTRIC We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. museum admission of $6, $4 students [email protected] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and seniors. 128 Pierrepont St. Call. (718) (718) 222-8209 174 Main Street Beacon NY 12508 845 838 9460 near dia:Beacon January 17, 2004 5 Watch us BROOKLYN on TV! Roker on the Road Show Nightlife on the Food Network Miller’s tale BAMcafe Tuesday, Jan. 20, 9pm 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100, www.bam.org. The Heights Players production Jan. 17: Heritage O.P., 9 pm, FREE with $10 food/drink minimum; Jan. 23: Pyeng Threadgill, 9 pm, FREE with $10 Zagat rated. Vegetarian friendly! food/drink minimum. of Arthur Miller’s ‘View from the Bar Below Below Faan Asian Restaurant, 209 Smith St. at Baltic 718.857.1950 Street in Carroll Gardens, (718) 694-2277 (bar) or (646) Bridge’ is heart-wrenching drama 195 Fifth Ave. between 342-1088 (info). Jan. 21: “Delectable Wednesdays” hip-hop, reggae, R&B, clas- Union St.& Berkeley St. sics hosted by Wet Candies, 9 pm-3 am, $5 (FREE before 10 pm). Park Slope By Paulanne Simmons Barbes The band Harriet Tubman performs Wed- for The Brooklyn Papers 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965- nesdays through Jan. 28 at Galapagos. Hours: 9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. n Arthur Miller’s “A View Mon-Sun, 12pm-10pm Jan. 17: River Alexander and the Mad Jazz Hatters, 7 pm, FREE, and Delta Dreambox, 9 pm, FREE; Jan. 18: Jenny Liberty Heights Tap from the Bridge,” now at sandwich • wine bar FREE DELIVERY ALL DAY! Scheinman, 9 pm, FREE; Jan. 20: Jazz series curated by Chuck the Heights Players, the McKinnon featuring Bennet Pastor, 8 pm, FREE; Jan. 21: Jazz Room I Passengers’ Roy Nathanson, Sam Bardfeld, Tim Kaya and a 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, (718) 246- bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge revolving cast of assorted guests will perform peculiar love 8050 and the view is grim, gritty songs for cold Wednesday evenings, 7 pm, FREE, and “Night Jan. 17: Lanny Isis Unplugged, 10 pm, FREE. of the Ravished Limbs” new music series curated by Michael and violent. Attias featuring Anthony Coleman, 9 pm, $8; Jan. 22: The Miller certainly spent many Wiyos, 7 pm, FREE, and Howard Fishman, 9 pm, FREE; Jan. Lillie’s years in the borough. The son 23: Las Rubias del Norte, 9 pm, FREE. 46 Beard St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, (718) 858-9822. Tuesdays: Turntable Tuesdays with Gallagher, 9 pm, FREE; of a Jew who worked in the Boudoir Bar Wednesdays: Sammy’s Social Club, open mic, 9 pm, FREE. garment industry, Miller had 200 At East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. at Sackett Street in his bar mitzvah at the Avenue FIFTH Carroll Gardens, (718) 624-8878, www.eastendensemble.com. Magnetic Field M Synagogue and passed Saturdays: “Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha” stand up comedy, 9:30 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) pm, $5 plus two-drink minimum; Sundays: DJ motelsesso- 834-0069, www.MagneticBrooklyn.com. much of his youth in Mid- BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER! matto and film night, FREE. Jan. 17: Katy Mae, 8:30 pm, FREE, and “A Lee Grows in wood. And as a grown man, Brooklyn” party with DJ Dom, 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 19: “Rock Cafe 111 ‘n’ Roll DJ Exchange,” bring your best half-hour of music (vinyl he lived in Brooklyn Heights or CD; no techno, please), 9 pm, FREE; Jan. 23: “Shakin’ not SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS 111 Court St. at State Street in Downtown Brooklyn, (718) with his second wife, Marilyn Stirred” with Ms. K, 9 pm, FREE. 858-2806, www.cafe111online.com. Monroe. 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(718) 625-7177. who has no special claim to Chocolate Monkey Fridays and Saturdays: Live flamenco music and dance per- HBO Sundays: 329 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) formance, 7 pm and 11 pm, $5 cover charge. greatness. In his famous 1949 essay Boxing Pkg. 813-1073. NFL Sunday Ticket Mondays: Karen Gibson-Rock with Fluid, 8 pm, $5; Mezzo Cafe Thursdays: Karaoke with Terry Billy, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: “Tragedy and the Common 136 Montague St. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, Happy Hour with DJ Ozkar, 5 pm, FREE. Man,” Miller wrote: “Insis- We Feature Continental Cuisine, 40 Beers on Tap, (718) 522-2202, www.mezzocafe.com. tence upon the rank of the prepared by Chef Mendy, Cousins II Tuesdays: Comedy with Zev & Friends, 7:30 pm, $10; tragic hero, or the so-called formerly of The Grocery and 23 TVs, 1 Great Place! Wednesdays: Musicians open mic, 9 pm, FREE; Saturdays: Knickerbocker’s Grill 160 Court St. at Amity Street in Cobble Hill, (718) 596-3514. Melvin “Guitar” Williams, 9:30 pm, FREE. nobility of his character is re- Fridays: Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE. ally but a clinging to the out- 200 Fifth Ave Park Slope OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FOR DINNER: Moda Cafe ward forms of tragedy. If rank (between Union & Berkeley) Dinner served: SUN-WED, 4-12pm (Full Menu) Delia’s Lounge 294 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Slope, (718) 832- and nobility of character was THURS, 4pm-1am • FRI, 11am-2am • Sat, 4pm-2am 9224 Third Ave. at 92nd Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 745- 8897, www.modacafebrooklyn.com. 638-2925 Sat & Sun Brunch: 11am - 4pm 7999, www.deliaslounge.com. Jan. 17: “Body Music” with DJs Armando and Shakewell, 8 indispensable, then it would Tuesdays: Live jazz, 8-11 pm, $10. pm, FREE. follow that the problems of those with rank were the par- Duplexx National Restaurant 46 Washington Ave. at Park Avenue in Clinton Hill, (718) 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Second Street in ticular problems of tragedy. 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But surely the right of one Saturdays: Island Vibe DJs spin R&B, hip-hop and reggae, 10 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Live Russian music and CASK CONDITIONED pm, FREE; Sundays: Roots Reggae Caribbean music, 8 pm, dance show, 9 pm, FREE. monarch to capture the do- Red Hook story: (Top photo) Pierre O’Farrell as Eddie MICRO-BREWS main of another no longer 2 HAND PULLS FREE, after 9 pm, women pay $5 and men pay $10; Tuesdays: Carbone, LeeAnn Valvano as Catherine and Penny Frank 15 ON TAP Caviar Tuesdays with karaoke and dancing, 8 pm, $10, $5 for Night of the Cookers raises our passions, nor are KILLER women before 10 pm. as Beatrice Carbone in the Heights Players production of The 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, our concepts of justice what COCKTAILS (718) 797-1197. “A View from the Bridge.” (Above) Jamie Wollrab as Five Spot they were to the mind of an HUGE GREAT Thursdays: Blues, 8:30 pm, FREE; Fridays and Saturdays: Elizabethan king.” Rodolpho with Valvano. 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But hopelessly beyond our liberat- Head Jan. 17: “Wunmi’s Birthday Celebration” with Wunmi Girl and Jan. 17: (Downstairs) Scatter the Ashes, Pink Spiders, 9 pm, band live, DJ Spinna, 9 pm, $10; Jan. 18: DJ Dizz spins soul Steven Bergquist), serving as Catherine’s uncle refuses to ed understanding, not only 228 Atlantic Avenue, Court St. / Boerum Place $6; Jan. 20: (Upstairs) Pitty Sing, TK Webb, White Magic, classics, hip-hop and reggae, 9 pm, $10 (ladies FREE before Franz Ferdinand, 8 pm, $10, (Downstairs) Apocolypstick, The the narrator/chorus, “A View see any of this. convincing but worthy of our (718) 488-0430 • brazenheadbrooklyn.com midnight). from the Bridge” unfolds Eddie claims he objects to sympathy. Smashup, Brothers From Another, 9 pm, $7; Jan. 21: Gena Tuesday - Saturday 12pm to 4am S unday & Monday 12pm to 2am Rowlands Band, CocoRosie, Edison Woods, Devendra much like a Greek tragedy. Rodolpho because the young Presenting “A View from Frank’s Lounge Banhart, 9 pm, $10; Jan. 23: Jason Loewenstein (of Sebadoh), The tragedy is the toppling of Italian is only courting Cather- the Bridge” on an open, three- 660 Fulton St. at South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, (718) Bob Mould, 9 pm, $15. longshoreman Eddie Carbone ine so he can marry her and sided stage is quite a chal- 625-9339, www.FranksCocktailLounge.com. Fridays: “Ffun” with DJs Tyrone and Julian, 10 pm, $5, guest Office Ops (Pierre O’Farrell), who, like become a citizen, or worse lenge. Although the intimacy DJs upstairs, 11 pm, $5; Saturdays: “Sinful Saturdays” with 57 Thames St. at Morgan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Williamsburg, Did you know... DJs Tyrone and Infinite, 10 pm, $5; Sundays: Live jazz, 6 pm, Othello, “loves not wisely but yet, because “he just ain’t of the Heights Players’ theater (718) 418-2509, www.officeops.org. FREE; Mondays: Monday night football; Tuesdays: “Tuesday Jan. 17: “Rock ’n’ Rollerskate” with The Pathways, The Metric too well.” right” — code words for ho- works for them, the fact that Night Live,” 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Karaoke with Davey Mile, Palomar, 9 pm, $5 includes skates (or bring your own). The object of Eddie’s love mosexuality. often during the most intense B., 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Blues with Lonnie Youngblood, 9 is his niece, emotional scenes one or more pm, FREE; Jan. 23: Tyrone Francis (upstairs), 11 pm, $5. Parlor Jazz Catherine (LeeAnn of the actors is not facing the Freddy’s Bar & 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, (718) Valvano), whom he THEATER audience is a definite problem. 855-1981, www.parlorjazz.com. Backroom Jan. 17: Katie Bull, vocals, and Joe Fonda, bass, 9:30 and has raised since Even more problematic are 10:45 pm, $15 includes 2 sets, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. the death of her The Heights Players production of “A the activities of the circling 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) View from the Bridge” plays through 622-7035, www.Freddysbackroom.com. mother. Over the Jan. 25, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm denizens of Red Hook who Jan. 17: Rev-99 perform live, improvised television, 9:30 pm, Peggy O’Neill’s years, Eddie’s love and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets are $12, appear between scenes but are FREE, and music by Night Wigga, time TBD, FREE; Jan. 18: 8123 Fifth Ave. at 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 748- $10 seniors and children. The Heights The Struck Band: Alp horn jazz, 9:30 pm, FREE; Jan. 20: 1400, www.peggyoneills.com. for his niece has sometimes hard to discern or Smitty, 9:30 pm, FREE; Jan. 21: Rev-99 perform live, impro- Players are located at 26 Willow Place be- Thursdays: Ladies Night with Kane, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ vised television, 9:30 pm, FREE; Jan. 22: Balhan, 9:30 pm, become an obses- comprehend. Often these tran- Rob, 8 pm, FREE; Sundays: Sunday Night with Gary, 8 pm, tween State and Joralemon streets in FREE; Jan. 23: Elias Cohen, Bitter Poet, 9:30 pm, FREE. sion that interferes Brooklyn Heights. For reservations, call sitions are slow and awkward FREE; Mondays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. (718) 237-2752. with his sexual and and seem more like interrup- Galapagos Pete’s Candy Store emotional relation- tions than mood-setters. 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) ship with his wife, When “A View from the 782-5188, www.galapagosartspace.com. 302-3770, www.petescandystore.com. Beatrice (Penny Frank), and The imminent tragedy is as Bridge” was first presented at Jan. 17: Mainsqueeze 18-piece, all-female accordion orchestra, Jan. 17: Mason Dixon, Big Lazy (duo), 9 pm, FREE; Jan. 18: 8 pm, $8; Jan. 19: “AV Club” multimedia comedy, 8 pm, $7, and Open mic 6-8:30 pm, FREE, and Company & Co., 9 pm-mid- prevents him from letting obvious as the knife Eddie the Coronet Theatre in 1955, it Monday Evening Burlesque with Polly Peabody, Ruby Valentine, night, FREE; Jan. 19: PLH (from Elk City), I Feel Tractor, Rosy Catherine grow up, get a job wears on his belt. was a one-act, part of a double ...there is a great restaurant in your neighborhood Miss Saturn, 9:30 pm, FREE; Jan. 20: “New Rock Weekly” with Nolan, 9 pm, FREE; Jan. 20: Philip Price, Erica Smith, Love and leave home. Under the direction of bill with Miller’s “A Memory The Color Bars, Richard McGraw, 8 pm, $6; Jan. 21: Harriet Camp 7 pm, FREE; Jan. 21: Matty Charles & The Valentines, serving brunch, dinner and late night? Tubman, 9 pm, $7; Jan. 22: DJ Salinger, 10 pm-2 am, FREE; Jan. 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 22: Alice Lee, Randi Russo, Kingsauce, 9 The situation comes to a Heights Players veteran of Two Mondays.” The fol- 23: Damian Quinones and the Underground Sensations, 8 pm, pm, FREE; Jan. 23: Freeloader, The Navigators, 9:30 pm, $6, and Galapagos Floating Vaudeville with host Von Von Von, FREE. head when Catherine starts Robert J. Weinstein (“Sweet lowing year, Miller revised the ...our patio garden room is 10 pm, $5, and DJ Boyracer, 10 pm-4 am, FREE. dating Rodolpho (Jamie Bird of Youth,” “A Midsum- script into a two-act drama for available for private parties? 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Weekends: Dress code enforced (no hats or sneakers); mini- ian immigrants, who have en- O’Farrell defends his turf Fortunately, the Heights mum age 24 for women, 26 for men. tered the country illegally with like an injured lion. His elo- Players have treated Miller’s Halcyon the intention of working on quence lies in inarticulate rage play with great attention and 227 Smith St. at Butler Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 260- Sistas’ Place the docks. and the overwhelming desire respect. This is a heart- 9299, www.halcyonline.com. 456 Nostrand Ave. at Hancock Street in Bedford- Saturdays: Bingo-a-go-go, 9 pm, FREE; Sundays: Hangover Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766, www.sistasplace.org. But Eddie now regrets his he dares not proclaim or even wrenching production that Helper, noon, FREE and Undercity with residents Sheldon Jan. 17: Ben Dixon and Group, sets at 9 pm and 10:30 pm, generosity. admit. will keep your hands clenched Drake and DJ Spinoza, Clark ov Saturn, Mercy_Killah, and $15-$20. Wollrab’s Rodolpho is Valvano excels at the even and your eyes riveted — in- HazMat spinning experimental and psychedelic chillout, 7 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Chocolate Buddha Happy Hour party with Southpaw charming and courteous. He more difficult task of making deed sometimes full. Ron Paizley, 6 pm, FREE and Mixtape Sessions with The Almagest, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: Acupuncture breakbeat 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, (718) 230- party, 10 pm-2 am, FREE. 0236, www.spsounds.com. Jan. 17: The Newborn Naturals, The Yards, Gaijin A-Go-Go, The Coffin Daggers, 8:30 pm, $8; Jan. 20: Pinataland, Bust, The Hook Rockmaster General, 7:30 pm, $7; Jan. 23: Popa Chubby, 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red Hook, (718) special guests, 9 pm, $10. 797-3007, www.thehookmusic.com. OAK... Authentic and Creative Jan. 17: Hit, The Fitness, The Regs, Hit, 9:30 pm, $10; Jan. 21: TJ Bentley’s Continued from page GO 2 Motion For Alliance, time TBD, $TBD; Jan. 23: RPG, The Mexican Cuisine Brought Low, Dan Melchior’s Broke Revue, The Little Killers, 9 7110 Third Ave. at 71st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 745-0748. pm, $10. Fridays: Tom Daniels, 6:30 pm, and Latin Night, 10 pm, FREE; men’s dining room (it was Sundays: Live big band music, 5 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: built in the Victorian era, after Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Live big band music, 8 4 Course Menu $19 IO Restaurant pm, FREE. all), both rooms are paneled in 119 Kent Ave. at North Seventh Street in Williamsburg, shiny, tiger oak, visible only Served Mon-Fri (718) 388-3320. Toybox after Halkias and his employ- Weekends: Dave Santiago and the Latin Affair, 9:30 pm, FREE. 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) ees scraped off many thick 5:30 to 7:30pm 599-1000, www.clubluxx.net. layers of paint. Jazz Spot Cafe Saturdays: Lingo with DJ Girlina, 8 pm, $5; Sundays: / Greg Mango / Greg Playground with DJ Will and DJ Honey Dijon, 9 pm, $3; The 60-seat bar and grill, Sat & Sun BRUNCH 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Kosciuszko Street in Bedford- Mondays: Gotham indie rock night, 8 pm, $TBD; Tuesdays: open for cocktails and casual Stuyvesant, (718) 453-7825, www.thejazz.8m.com. Borderline ’80s dance party with DJ Ian, 8 pm, FREE; 10am to 2:30 pm Mondays: Jam session, 8 pm, $5; Jan. 17: Quinten Franklin Thursdays: Girl night, 8 pm, FREE. dining, is open daily from Trio, 9 pm, $10; Jan. 23: Michael Carpenter Quartet, 9 pm, 11:30 am to 2 am, and with $10. 200 Fifth happy hour from 4 pm to 6 200 Fifth Ave. at Sackett Street in Park Slope, (718) 638- The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Visit us at www.almarestaurant.com pm. The 120-seat supper club JRG Fashion Cafe 2925, www.200fifth.net. Waiters line up at the grand opening of the Oak Room at Catering Available 177 Flatbush Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Thursdays: DJ Blaze spins R&B, jazz, 9:30 pm, FREE; Fridays offers a more formal dining 399-7079, www.jrgentertainment.com. and Saturdays: Live salsa, 9:30 pm, $8 (ladies FREE). area, dancing to live music Grand Prospect Hall. Thursdays: Jazz night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Damage Band, 9 187 Columbia St. (at DeGraw St.) • CARROLL GARDENS Monday through Saturday, and pm, FREE; Saturdays: International Night, 9 pm, FREE; Up Over Jazz Cafe • Dinner Reservations: Sundays: The Damage Band, 8 pm, FREE; Mondays: Russ is open for Sunday brunch, as Aytekin has created an inter- downtown arts scene washes 643-5400 Murrow & the Trio, 8 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: DJs spin, 7 pm, 351 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) well. national fusion menu that re- over south and central Brook- FREE; Wednesdays: Fredrix Clark, 8 pm, FREE. 398-5413, www.upoverjazz.com. Mondays: Vincent Herring Quartet, 9:30 pm, $10; Tuesdays: “You can do anything here flects not only the clientele lyn, Prospect Avenue — Kili Bar-Cafe Enos Payne Trio, 9:30 pm, $10; Wednesdays: Robert but sleep,” says Halkias. but the multi-ethnic work- which doesn’t look quite as Glasper/Keyon Harrold Quartet, 9 pm, $10; Thursdays: 81 Hoyt St. at State Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 855-5574. Robert Glasper Trio, 9 pm and 11 pm, $10; Jan. 17: Sam Artisans from the “old force, including Halkias, who polished as its northern neigh- BROOKLYN Tuesdays: Soul acoustic jam, 8 pm, FREE. Newsome Quintet with Mark Turner, Bruce Barth, Ugonna countries,” as he calls them, was born in America but bors — is bound to improve. Okegwo, Adam Cruz, sets at 9 pm, 11 pm, 12:30 am, $20 plus are employed for the careful spent many years in his fami- And by reopening the sup- $5 minimum per set; Jan. 22: Thomas Janzon Quartet, with Stanley Banks, Ben Dixon, Benny Clark, sets at 9 pm, 11 pm, gild work and fine ornamen- ly’s native Greece. Entrees per club, where couples can 12:30 am, $20 plus $5 minimum per set; Jan. 23-24: Ahmed tation that Halkias has recre- range from $19 to $29, and dine and dance, Halkias makes Abdullah’s Ebonic Tones with Billy Bang, Alex Harding, Alex Nightlife TALK TO US… Blake, Andrei Strobert, sets at 9 pm, 11 pm, 12:30 am, $20 ated or restored. But this new include favorites like paella the Grand Prospect Hall acces- plus $5 minimum per set. endeavor bridges old world and filet mignon. The menu sible to all of Kings County, To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please GO Brooklyn seeks a freelance writer give us as much notice as possible. Include name Brooklyn with new, the elite will vary by season. peeling some of the mystery to update our weekly nightlife listings. of venue, address with cross street, phone num- Warsaw with the middle class. Thanks Halkias said this was the away. ber for the public to call, Web site address, 261 Driggs Ave. at Eckford Street in Greenpoint, (718) to the Oak Room Supper right time to reopen the Oak “Chances are,” the Grand Send resume and cover letter to: dates, times and admission or ticket prices. Send 387-5252, www.polishnationalhome.com. listings and color photos of performers via e-mail Jan. 24-25: Disco Polo, time TBD, $TBD. Club, you don’t need to rent Room. As the boundaries of Prospect Hall brochure states, Lisa J. Curtis, GO Brooklyn Editor, to [email protected] or via fax at one of their majestic rooms in Park Slope continue to ex- “you have seen us in your (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on Waterfront Ale House The Brooklyn Papers, order to experience the splen- pand, and the wave of amelio- dreams.” With the advent of a space available basis. We regret we cannot 155 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201 take listings over the phone. (718) 522-3794, www.waterfrontalehouse.com. dor. ration from the Brooklyn the Oak Room, Brooklynites Jan. 17: Brooks Giles Trio, 11 pm, FREE. Turkish-born chef Michel Academy of Music and the can see it in reality. No phone calls please. 6 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 17, 2004

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