Ridge Rezone Could Pass This Month

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Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2005 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages •Vol. 28, No. 10 BRZ • Saturday, March 5, 2005 • FREE RIDGE STATE SENATOR TO CITY: Ridge rezone could pass this month By Jotham Sederstrom plan next and, if approved, it sioners voted “yes” on the The Brooklyn Papers could be signed into law by plan with almost no discus- Mayor Michael Bloomberg by sion. Quickly and without much the end of this month. One exception was Dolly fanfare, the City Planning As quickly as zoning matter Williams, an appointee of Commission unanimously ap- “C 050314” was introduced at Borough President Marty proved the rezoning of 249 a March 2 meeting at the City Markowitz, who lauded the blocks of Bay Ridge Wed- Planning Commission’s office plan before issuing her own nesday morning. on Reade Street in Lower “OK.” The council will review the Manhattan, the 13 commis- “City Planning and the people in Brooklyn did a fabulous job of the rezoning of Bay Ridge,” said Williams. “What we have been seeing in recent years is the destruc- School named tion of this wonderful, wonderful neighborhood.” The hearing marked the penultimate step in the city’s for Grippo Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), a roughly seven-month process that By Jotham Sederstrom requires hearings before and The Brooklyn Papers recommendations by Com- Breaking with a policy that munity Board 10, Markowitz, bars the naming of public the City Planning Commis- sion and the City Council.

Showtime schools until at least a year Bloomberg has voiced his after a proposed honoree has public support for the effort died, Schools Chancellor Joel Mango / Greg on several occasions and is Klein has approved the re- expected to quickly sign off naming of a Dyker Heights on it. Get ‘The L’ off bus shelters elementary school in honor of “I would say that this zon- the late District 20 Superin- ing in Bay Ridge is probably By Jotham Sederstrom “I’ve never even seen [this many] Jennifer Beals, best known for her star turn work’s first gay hit, “Queer as Folk.” tendent Vincent Grippo. up there among the most sig- The Brooklyn Papers naked women,” said a blushing Golden, in the movie “Flashdance,” strategically But despite heaps of acclaim, resi- While effective immediately, Papers File The Brooklyn nificant things to happen to who sent a Feb. 22 letter to the Depart- crosses her arms to cover her chest while dents in Bay Ridge have doused com- Vincent Grippo. Marty Golden, Brooklyn’s Republi- ment of Transportation calling for the the series name runs just below. Above that plaints on Golden, who said his office See GRIPPO on page 2 See ZONING on page 3 can-Conservative state senator, has his advertisement’s removal. “In communi- is the phrase “Venus Envy.” has received nearly a dozen calls since own L-word for ads promoting a les- ties like ours, it’s not the type of ad that The show also stars ‘70s action film the ads were hoisted in all five bor- bian-themed cable TV show called should be around. Young minds are vul- star Pam Grier. oughs, including at a bus shelter on “The L Word” whose cast of sexy stars nerable and I think these need to be in Afar cry from Ralph and Alice Kram- Third Avenue at 77th Street. bare it all in ads at city bus-stops: Lewd. responsible locations.” den, whose televised love affair in “The His anger over the ads, he contends, Outraged by the sight of nine nude Introduced early last month to coincide Honeymooners” was set in Bensonhurst, stems from a concern that children will women provocatively splashed across with the Feb. 20 premier of the show’s sec- the season premier of “The L Word” elec- take a gander at the voluptuous vixens, bus-stop shelters in his district and else- not the fact that the characters are les- Congress honors ond season, the ad (a portion of which is trified TV sets with talk of suicide, an where, Golden is demanding that the pictured above) reveals a skin-tangled por- adulterous lesbian love triangle and unbri- bians. Golden has consistently chal- city remove advertisements for the hot trait of the series’ stars, whose interlocked dled sex in a public restroom. The gritty lenged businesses and entrepreneurs Showtime drama, which chronicles the legs and arms cleverly conceal body parts realism has garnered widespread praise whose wares he believes are inappropri- sex lives of a gaggle of gorgeous Los that only premium cable can unlock. from critics since the show premiered last ate for children, including a children’s Angeles lesbians. Among the bevy of bunched-up beauties, year building on the premium cable net- See ‘L’ on page 15 Dodgers’ Jackie By Erica Werner er, Jackie Robinson was America to account to its Associated Press posthumously awarded founding promise of freedom WASHINGTON — More Congress’ highest honor, a and equality,” Bush said. “It’s a than a half-century after Congressional Gold Medal. lesson for people coming up to breaking sport’s color barri- On Wednesday, President see. One person can make a big Bush gave the medal difference in setting the tone of Fortway theater closing this country.” to Robinson’s wi- PAGE 7 When Robinson joined the dow, Rachel Ro- By Jotham Sederstrom expected to close later this tial buyers have expressed in- Deneroff would not say Both Deneroff and Baffuto Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he binson, in a stately was the first black player on a The Brooklyn Papers year, according to a real terest in converting the prop- why he had decided to sell the believe the theater was built in ceremony in the estate firm handling the sale erty, either to residential or property now and would not 1929, just as silent movies major league team. He died in ADyker Heights movie Capitol Rotunda. The 1972 and his No. 42 was retired of the movie house. other commercial space, no- say whether he would give were giving way to “talkies.” theater that opened the body has committed to a bid, Loews Cineplex an opportu- Later, in 1979, Catholics Democratic and Re- throughout baseball in 1997. same year as the first Philip Baffuto, director of said Baffuto. nity to renew its lease. protested outside of the the- publican leaders of “This medal confirms what Hollywood musical “The sales for Massey Knakal Re- Jeffrey Deneroff, the owner A spokeswoman for ater when it chose to screen the House and Senate we know,” Rachel Robinson alty, said that the Fortway, a Broadway Melody” and of the building, confirmed that Loews, which leases the “Life of Brian,” a controver- and baseball com- said. “Jackie Robinson stands five-screen theater at 6720 missioner Bud Selig as a heroic role model for all survived protests in 1979 he was selling his property, but space, issued an initial com- sial Monty Python comedy in Fort Hamilton Parkway, was said that despite a number of in- ment stating, “The theater is which the main character is Art from Captain looked on. Americans who believe in jus- after screening the then- put on the block in January terested buyers none had com- not closing,” before retracting confused for a messiah. “His story is one tice and equality.” controversial Monty Py- with an asking price of $4.5 mitted. He said he would fur- the statement and simply say- The movie’s tagline was Cook’s voyage that shows what one Speakers extolled Robinson thon film “Life of Brian,” is million. Although most poten- ther elaborate later this month. ing, “No comment.” See FORTWAY on page 4 person can do to hold See HERO on page 4 Charges dropped as Roper pays fee But foe of DA Hynes could still be disbarred By Jotham Sederstrom The Brooklyn Papers Embattled district attorney candidate Sandra Roper has agreed to pay nearly $9,000 to the elderly woman accusing her of fraud in an unorthodox deal that will clear the attorney of all charges but may leave her vul- nerable to political jabs. While emphasizing that the agreement was neither an admission of guilt nor the result of a plea, Roper said that she would compensate $8,829 to Mary Lee Ward, the former client whose accusations of fraud led to Roper being tried for grand larceny. A trial ended in a hung jury in No- vember and she was about to be retried when the special prosecutor handling the case made Roper an offer she couldn’t refuse. Although she still faces possible disciplinary action, Roper is now free to focus on her campaign against Kings Callan / Tom County District Attorney Charles Hynes.

/ Tom Callan / Tom “I am truly thankful that these false charges against me have been dismissed, finally,” said Roper, flanked by sup- porters on the steps of Brooklyn Supreme Court Monday.

“Indeed, these charges never should have been brought,” Papers The Brooklyn she said. “Our courts, one of the best of institutions, are fair, but not infallible. As the next Brooklyn district attorney, I’ll al- The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn ways remember that the purpose of American courts is to pro- Sandra Roper announces deal at state Supreme tect society and protect the rights of the individual accused.” Enough? I snow what you mean! Court on Court Street Monday. See ROPER on page 14 Brooklyn was hit with another half a foot of snow overnight Monday. The white stuff painted a pretty picture in Shore Road Park.

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cafe • juicebar • grill Paper story leads to Golden bill dine in • take out • delivery By Jotham Sederstrom sending and receiving a steady her since the arrest. He said nited after a fatal stabbing out- The Brooklyn Papers Girl’s internet chats end in man’s arrest stream of messages, many that his record is clean besides side the Y&Z Internet Cafe, By Jotham Sederstrom cyber cafe, the girl’s mother said this week. raveled on computers both at the family’s home and chatter, reads, “[W]here have u been?? dere r miss- her daughter was eventually found at a pool hall in The Brooklyn Papers Barbara Rosentreter, whose daughter went miss- at an Internet cafe on Bay Ridge Avenue. ing person flyers all by ur skool... be safe” [sic]. Patterson, N.J. on Jan. 14. She was staying at the from men in their early 20s, the current charges and added on 58th Street at Seventh Av- ing on Jan. 7, only to be found in New Jersey eight Although Rosentreter said that her daughter de- According to police and Rosentreter, the girl home of a friend of the man she had run off with, A 13-year-old Bay Ridge girl who went days later following an anonymous tip, believes that nied meeting the man online, the girl’s online pro- skipped classes at McKinley Junior High School on said Rosentreter. Following a Bay Ridge missing for more than a week ran off with a the mismatched couple met in person at Owl’s file, “Sexylilbitch,” indicates that she had been Jan. 7 and met up with her paramour later that “I was worried that she was dead in a ditch 19-year-old man who she may have met Head Park after exchanging messages on a Web sending and receiving a steady stream of messages morning. Rosentreter claims that after spending somewhere,” said Rosentreter, whose daughter’s since late October. that he received his high school enue. The murder, in Septem- while surfing Internet chat rooms at a local site. Those correspondences, said Rosentreter, un- since late October. The last, on Jan. 18 from a male several days near the man’s home in Bensonhurst, See INTERNET on page 5 Paper article detailing an SATURDAY • JANUARY 29, 2005 Arrested on Jan. 19, but re- Graduate Equivalency Diplo- ber 2002, stemmed from an illicit Internet romance leased the next day on his own ma, or GED, in December. fight that started inside the cy- between a 13-year-old Bay Including The Bensonhurst Paper Brooklyn’s REAL newspapers recognizance, Hanson is “A guy like this, they ber cafe, but by the time it had Ridge girl and a Ben- Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2005 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages •Vol.28, No. 5 BRZ • Saturday, January 29, 2005 • FREE scheduled to appear in court should throw away the key,” spilled onto the street three ™ sonhurst suit salesman, Snow scenes for a third time next month, Golden said of Hanson. “I feel teenagers had been stabbed, A Health Concious Kitchen At Owl’s Head Park Sunday, revelers enjoy the fruit of Saturday’s blizzard, which dumped more than a foot of snow on Brooklyn. state Sen. Marty Golden At right, the sun sets on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as seen where he is charged with for her family. This could hap- including 18-year-old Tony –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– has co-sponsored legisla- from Shore Road Park. statutory rape, sexual miscon- pen to anybody’s child, but Lee, who died shortly after the 7417 Third Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209 tion that would make duct and endangering the wel- now we have to get really se- attack. fare of a child. rious about coming down on Two men from Queens were Fax: (718) 680-6909 • Tel: (718) 680-6900 trolling for minors in on- Mon-Sat: 10-9; Sun: 11-5 • www.naturesgrillcafe.com line chat rooms a felony Reached at his home, Han- these guys.” later arrested, thanks in part to punishable by up to seven son told The Paper, “She had “At this point, she needs to surveillance cameras inside the years in prison. Callan / Tom Callan / Tom me under the impression she get help,” said Barbara Rosen- cafe, which is still open. he Brooklyn Papers he Brooklyn Papers he Brooklyn

T T was 16. I ended up finding out treter, who lives on Third Av- Golden’s decision to sign on she was 13 when I was in jail. enue at 69th Street. “She to the bill was spurred by a Jan. Headline of the Jan. 29 edition of The Bay Ridge Paper that I was like, ‘Whoa.’” The age needs to be rehabilitated for 29 Bay Ridge Paper exclusive led state Sen. Marty Golden to co-sponsor new legislation. of consent in New York State the use of illegal drugs. Her documenting events surround- is 17. education is in crucial ruins. ing the girl’s lurid romance Following her return home She needs to reach out for as- with a 19-year-old Bensonhurst some city cyber cafes. ever vigilant of, because it’s on Jan. 14, however, the girl sistance because I can’t do it man. The girl’s mother, Barbara A separate city bill, intro- much easier today to lure a ran off again, and has re- anymore. If the cops bring her Rosentreter, believes her Country-Wide Insurance Company duced by Bay Ridge Council- child to some fantasy setting mained missing now for a home, once they leave she’s daughter met the man, Brian man Vincent Gentile, would than ever before.” month, her mother said, the just going to run away again.” Hanson, in Owl’s Head Park restrictively rezone such busi- The new legislation was in- longest the McKinley Junior News of the girl’s sordid following chats that unraveled nesses in the same way legis- troduced just about a month High School student has been Internet encounters came as a on computers in her own home lators zoned video game ar- after the girl, Olivia Rosen- away in her three disappear- sharp reminder to parents and AUTO INSURANCE and at a local cyber cafe on cades in the 1980s, following treter, went missing on Jan. 7, ances since Dec. 28. community leaders in Bay Third Avenue. for the HARDWORKING CONSUMER an outburst of violence at the only to be found eight days Her mother believes she is Ridge, whose war against cy- “Definitely, your paper has arcades. Those efforts resulted later at a pool hall in Patterson, now staying with boys in Ben- ber cafes started as early as helped us to see how men with in the shuttering of dozens of N.J., where she had been stay- sonhurst and indulging in 2001, when the businesses be- across the country are luring arcades, not least of all in ing with a friend of Hanson’s. drugs while keeping in touch gan popping up. young children away for a Country-Wide Insurance Company you can get... Times Square. While the girl denied to her with her paramour, who has While a handful of fights sexual purpose,” said Golden, “These are some good first mother that her encounters be- • Low rates, low deposits & interest-free installments who also cited the abduction been ordered by the court to and reports of drug dealing in starts in putting parents at gan online, transcripts from a earlier this month of a girl in stay away from the girl. and around such establish- • Full one year auto policy with locked-in rates Long Island. ease,” said Golden. “But this Web site she routinely visits Hanson told The Paper that ments sparked early com- “Parents shouldn’t have to is something we have to be indicated that she had been he has not seen or spoken to plaints, area-wide outrage ig- • No hidden costs or increases go through that kind of night- • Competitive rates for young drivers & senior citizens mare,” said Golden. The legislation seeks to add Serving only New Yorkers for over 40 Years Internet solicitations to an al- Gentile said this week that was sent down immediately. ready existing state law that he has already begun corralling “Councilman Gentile penalizes those who attempt ZONING… support from his colleagues in brought me to his district a to lure or entice children into the council, including Melinda while ago, and after he was cars or isolated areas. Intro- Continued from page 1 of City Planning at the behest Katz, who he calls a personal elected he immediately brought duced Jan. 31, by state Sen. Bay Ridge in the last 10 of CB10, Gentile and state Sen. friend and who chairs the Bay Ridge to my attention,” Mary Lou Rath, of upstate years,” said Councilman Vin- Marty Golden, the plan would council’s land use committee, a said Katz. “He’s always been Williamsville, the bill seeks to cent Gentile. “It’s that signifi- preserve the built character of 21-member body of which very concerned about the over- reclassify the crime from a cant and that good. 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The proposal would also tees of the land use committee, land use committee inter- Golden has already intro- the commission’s chairwo- reduce by half the number of makes its recommendation, the viewed this week indicated that Get the Face-To-Face duced legislation that would man, applauded the plan. blocks in Bay Ridge designated effort moves to the full com- they would vote in favor of the limit the hours in which mi- “I’m proud that City Plan- for so-called Fedders-style row mittee. Following a majority plan. Service You Deserve nors could enter Internet cafes ning has been able to complete houses. vote, the measure will be voted Councilman James Oddo, of while also requiring detailed this complex rezoning to pre- “I expected this result and it on by the full council. 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By Jotham Sederstrom of touch the billionaire mayor ments by the DOT that busi- The Brooklyn Papers really is. nesses are in need of the park- “People find this offensive ing spots,” said Gentile, who A push by Councilman and that’s what the mayor and said that constituents still call Vincent Gentile to get rid the [Department of Trans- his offices occasionally to of Sunday parking meters portation] just do not get,” said complain of the meters. “But was bashed as election- Callan /Tom Mango / Greg Gentile. “It’s offensive to peo- it’s not true in our area and I year gimmickry by Mayor ple.” have photographic evidence.” Michael Bloomberg, who Gentile said that his office About 19,500 of the city’s defended the meters as photographed several avenues 64,000 single-space parking revenue generators for the in Bay Ridge on Sunday, Feb. meters were converted from city and a tool for turning 13, to document business ac- six- to seven-day operations in tivity on Sunday afternoons. 2003, following Bloomberg’s over parking spaces. Papers File The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn “I suspect this is just anoth- What he learned was that decision to include the meters Vincent Gentile Michael Bloomberg er way of people trying to get many of the businesses were as part of the city’s budget their names in the paper in an closed while an ample amount modifications. Of those, nearly shop, or go to school or any- ous run-ins with Bloomberg of parking spaces were open, a 7,300 are in Brooklyn.

election year,” Bloomberg Callan / Tom said on his WABC-AM radio thing else,” said Bloomberg. include an election-year pam- contradiction, said Gentile, to A DOT spokesman said that show last week, referring to Later in the week, he of- phlet critical of the mayor’s Bloomberg’s claim that the the Sunday meters drew an es- Gentile and Queens Council- fered to recalibrate one-hour 18.5-percent property tax hike spaces were needed to help timated $3.5 million to city man Hiram Monserrate, who meters near churches up to that showed a picture of his turn-over spaces. coffers in 2004, the first entire each drafted bills calling for two hours. East Side townhouse, said that “I think we sufficiently year in which the meters were the repeal of the city’s 2-year- But Gentile, whose numer- the comments prove how out showed the salacious argu- operational. Papers The Brooklyn old Sunday parking meter reg- The Fortway Theater at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67th Street is up for sale and may ulations. soon stop showing movies. The comments came only a day after the separate pieces of legislation, both seeking to suspend Sunday metered Clintonite: Pres. Pataki laughable FORTWAY TO CLOSE parking throughout the city, were introduced in the coun- By Marc Humbert year. Meanwhile, a top Pataki political ad- to the former first lady, who is considered Continued from page 1 Sheepshead Bay, on Knapp Street at Harkness cil’s transportation commit- Associated Press viser said the Clinton camp was probably a top contender for the 2008 Democratic enough to steam some filmgoers: “See the Avenue, and the Kent Theatre in Midwood. concerned about the former first lady hav- presidential nomination. Beckmann said that if the Fortway goes, tee. Both councilmen contend ALBANY, N.Y. — A top adviser movie that’s controversial, sacrilegious and that the meters penalize reli- ing to face the governor, either in her re- “Sounds like Wolfson and the Democ- blasphemous. But if that’s not playing, see residents could use a full-size supermarket in gious worshipers by forcing to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said election race in 2006 or a possible run for rats are scared the governor will decide to ‘Life of Brian.’” its place, an idea that may be possible since, them to dash from churches, Monday that Republican Gov. the White House by her two years after that. run again,” said Pataki spokesman David “It’s an institution,” said Josephine Beck- she said, most grocery stores require at least mosques and other places of George Pataki is increasingly becom- “It’s obvious that Hillary’s people have Catalfamo from Washington, D.C., where mann, district manager of Community Board 10,000 square feet. The theater, said Baffuto, Sunday worship to feed the ing an object of ridicule and that his decided who they don’t want to run against,” Pataki was attending the winter meeting of 10, who lives only three blocks south of the is 21,866 square feet. meters. possible presidential ambitions are said Pataki adviser Keiran Mahoney. the National Governors Association. movie theater. “If there’s a hot movie there, Another rumor floating across Bay Ridge On his radio program, how- “laughable.” The Feb. 28 issue of the National Review “They know New Yorkers like and trust there’s a line out the door. I thought they were and Dyker Heights is that the Department of ever, Bloomberg defended the “When a conservative magazine pic- featured a highly critical story on the New Governor Pataki and that he has provided doing fine.” Education had visited the building and was Sunday meters, saying it was tures you as a monkey on the cover, York governor. A caricature of Pataki as the the tough leadership that has led New Loews Cineplex Entertainment is the third considering it as a new school. While both not “less fair” to charge for you’ve become an object of ridicule — bicycle-riding “Curious George” monkey York through crisis after crisis.” largest movie theater chain in the world, with Beckmann and Carlo Scissura, president of parking in front of a church and that’s from his own base,’’ said graced the conservative magazine’s cover “The only thing laughable here is Hillary nearly 3,000 screens worldwide. In recent the District 20 Community Education Coun- than near shopping areas or Howard Wolfson, who in addition to be- for the story headlined “Spurious George.” Clinton’s failed record,” said state GOP years, however, theaters across Brooklyn cil, confirmed that the Education Department entertainment venues. ing a top Clinton adviser is also a strate- While Pataki is sometimes mentioned Chairman Stephen Minarik, a Pataki loyal- have shuttered, including one in Prospect was exploring the option, Scissura empha- “I don’t know why it is in- gist for the state Democratic Party in New as a potential contender for the 2008 Re- ist. “New Yorkers are still waiting for the Heights. sized that the site was only one of a dozen the herently less fair to charge York. publican presidential nomination, Wolfson 200,000 jobs she promised to create in up- If the Fortway closes, southwest Brooklyn agency is looking at. people to go to their place of A Pataki spokesman said the comments said that notion was not realistic. state New York. Instead of helping New would be left with only The Alpine, on Fifth Education Department spokeswoman Ali- religion than it is to go where suggested the Democrats were worried the “His presidential ambitions are not seri- Yorkers, Hillary Clinton is focused on mak- Avenue at Bay Ridge Avenue. The next clos- cia Maxey said, “We can’t say exactly which they want to be entertained, or governor might run for a fourth term next ous. They’re laughable,” said the adviser ing sure that convicted felons like murderers est multiplexes would be the United Artists sites we’re looking at until they’re finalized.” SALE HERO EXTENDED Continued from page 1 as a courageous athlete who UNTIL suffered taunts and slurs from fans and fellow players, ignor- ing them as he proved both a March 15 brilliant ballplayer and a civil rights hero. 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DANCE Two premieres Ballet aficionados have something to look for- ward to on March 6, when Colorado Ballet returns to the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts for the third time. “Colorado Ballet represents an important regional company in the [World of Dance] series,” said Brooklyn Center’s managing director Cheri Walsh, describing the Colorado company’s dancers as “versa- tile with a wonderful classical training.” “But they can do anything, even modern dance,” she said. Colorado Bal- let’s performance (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings March 5, 2005 is part of the Brooklyn Center for the Perform- ing Arts World of Dance series, whose goal is to present great dance at modest prices, Walsh told GO Brooklyn. And giving regional companies a chance to shine in this country’s cultural capital is just another perk of the series. Budding romance “It’s so crucial for the regional companies to get exposure in New York,” Walsh said. In its 44th season — under the guidance of BBG displays a ART artistic director and CEO Martin Fredmann since 1987 — Colorado Ballet is one of the state’s old- “The Banks’ Florilegium: An Eighteenth est and most successful arts organizations. Found- Century Botanical Art Treasure Rediscovered” treasure trove is on display now through April 10 in the ed by native Denverites Lillian Covillo and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Steinhardt Conser- late Freidann Parker as a ballet school in 1951, the vatory (900 Washington Ave. at Eastern Park- company now consists of 37 national and interna- way in Prospect Heights). Free with garden admission: $5, $3 seniors and students with tional professional dancers and 15 apprentice of botanical art valid ID, free for children age 15 and younger. dancers, has an eclectic repertoire and a $7 million For more information, call (718) 623-7200 or budget. By Lisa J. Curtis visit the Web site at www.bbg.org. “[Colorado Ballet] is a repertory company that GO Brooklyn Editor leans toward the classical side,” Walsh said, “with very diverse programming.” he set of engravings of plants in the their collection, where they sat for 200 years. Among the dances planned for the Brooklyn Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s new exhibit, “So it’s an amazing publishing story, Center performance are two New York premieres: T“Banks Florilegium: An Eighteenth- too,” said Jonas. “My original background “Rachmaninov’s Concerto” by choreographer Century Botanical Art Treasure Rediscov- was in publishing, so I’ve been involved Konstantin Uralsky and an untitled dance choreo- ered,” is of interest to everyone from scien- in projects that took a long time — but graphed by Darrell Moultrie. tists, to lovers of botanical art to those who not 200 years — to bring to completion.” Colorado Ballet will perform at the Brooklyn love a good old-fashioned story of adventure Although Alecto only printed 100 Center for the Performing Arts on March 6 at 2 on the high seas. copies of the Banks Florilegium, the pm at Brooklyn College’s Walt Whitman The- Curated by Patricia Jonas, the Garden’s di- Botanic Garden received its own copy of atre, one block from the junction of Flatbush rector of library services, these engravings are the 743 engravings as a gift from the fam- and Nostrand avenues. Tickets are $35. For based on the botanical drawings of artist Syd- ily of the late Robert Duenner Jr. in reservations call (718) 951-4500. For more infor- ney Parkinson while aboard Captain James 2003. The prints on display are culled mation visit the Web site at www.brooklyn- Cook’s voyage around the world on the En- from this set. center.com. — Ajla Grozdanic deavour from 1768 to 1771. Out of the 743 While the paintings of plants in far color engravings (in the Garden’s collection) off lands represented in the Banks Flori- that are made from his works, Jonas culled legium were fascinating for 18th-century nat- just 36 for this exhibit. ural history buffs and royalty alike (“King The collection of engravings, Banks’ Flori- George III devoted two weeks after the tri- MUSIC legium, is named for Joseph Banks, the umphant return of the Endeavour to studying British naturalist who with Daniel Solander the drawings,” according to the exhibition collected more than 30,000 plants in Brazil, notes), botanical art continues to be an impor- Tierra del Fuego, Society Islands (Tahiti), tant way of collecting qualitative information New classics New Zealand, Australia and Java. about a plant and its seed, fruit and flowers Jonas said she started whittling down the for today’s scientists, explained Jonas. Far from being museum pieces that are only number of images to be displayed by first in- “Botanical art itself is still favored over performed exactly as written, many classical cluding representatives of each of the coun- photography because of the universal detail it works come in different versions, whether sanc- tries the botanists visited, but she also chose can capture and put into one illustration,” said tioned (or even rearranged) by the composer him- some that are represented in the Botanic Gar- Jonas. “A photograph may take many an- self or reconstructed by someone else. den’s own collections, and labels them as gles, many times of the year but there For its next Brooklyn Museum concert, on such, so visitors can see the engraving and have to be multiple images, where a March 6, the St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble plays then seek out its living counterpart. botanical artist can and does paint the plant three Romantic Era masterpieces in versions usu- “Of the 743 plants in the Florilegium, in one painting in various times of the year. ally not heard. In the case of Wagner’s lovely lull- Banksias were an easy choice for me: Banks The painting would include a rendering of the aby for his young son, “Siegfried Idyll” (1870), and Solander were the first Europeans to see flower, seed and important details for identi- the ensemble performs the original arrangement this important Australian genus and it was the fying the plant — all on one illustration.” for flute, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon, two horns, genus later named for Banks,” said Jonas. “I’m also curator of a contemporary flori- trumpet and strings. “Banksia includes over 70 species but legium, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Flori- (It’s usually heard in a Banksia serrata is fairly widespread and has legium, a multi-year project to record in wa- more voluptuous the colorful common name, ‘Old Man tercolor, oil, and pen and ink the living string-orchestra Banksia.’ We also have an herbarium speci- collection at BBG,” said Jonas. “Some of the arrangement.) men of that plant on display and a small plant United States’ finest botanical artists paint the Franz Lizst’s 1840 in our living collection. living collections here … And we do some- “Malediction” was “I also tried to choose those that had a thing very similar [to 18th century botanists]: originally composed good story or were visually exciting,” she painting the specimen while it’s still fresh, be- for piano and string or- continued. “For instance, one of the weedy fore it wilts and fades, and we are collecting chestra. But this con- plants I chose is an endangered plant, Cook’s the specimens and drying and pressing them. certo-like work will be Scurvy Grass from Australia. It’s not much to Both of these records are essentially perma- performed in a look at, but it’s an antiscorbutic — it has nent records of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden stripped-down arrange- properties that help fend off scurvy, which and the plants that grow here.” ment for piano and was a terrible scourge of long sea voyages. While Banks and his entourage were string quintet. Pianist They collected a lot of this on the trip, so I in- aboard the Endeavour to collect specimens Jeffrey Swann (pic- cluded a story about scurvy.” and data about the landscape, people and tured) takes the de- Jonas said that after most of the voyage plants they came across on the journey, the manding solo part in this performance. was over, only five passengers on the En- Mango / Greg primary reason for the voyage to Tahiti, The final work on this program, Johannes deavour had scurvy and there were no deaths which had recently been named King George Brahms’ “Serenade” (1859) was originally com- from it, “as opposed to Magellan’s voyage III’s Island by Captain Samuel Wallis, was to posed as a nonet (flute, bassoon, horn, violin, vio- where 80 percent of the crew died of scurvy,” record the transit of Venus, in a larger attempt la, cello, bass, two clarinets), but after creating an she said. to compute the distance between the Earth arrangement for chamber orchestra, Brahms’ origi- While he did not die from scurvy, Parkin- and the sun. So the Botanic Garden’s exhibit nal was lost. This nonet version was reconstructed son did die of fever six months before the end also includes information about that undertak- by Alan Boustead, and was first heard in 1987.

of the voyage, said Jonas. So Banks commis- Papers All photos The Brooklyn ing, excerpts from Banks and Parkinson’s The final St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble concert sioned other artists to finish Parkinson’s Wallflowers: (Clockwise from top) An etching of Banksia serrata on display in the meticulous journals, actual dried plant speci- is May 15, when an all-baroque program includes paintings, which had meticulous notes, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s exhibit “Banks’ Florilegium: An Eighteenth-Century mens from the Endeavour voyage and a re- music by Bach and Handel. engravings were then made from those paint- production of Parkinson’s sketch of a kanga- The St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble performs Botanical Art Treasure Rediscovered”; curator Patricia Jonas; and herbarium speci- ings. Upon landing, “Cook’s considerable roo — which is probably the first ever made Wagner, Liszt and Brahms on March 6, at 2 pm, cartographic accomplishments were over- mens from Australia of the Metrosideros collina and the horsetail tree. by a European. in the Cantor Auditorium, Brooklyn Museum of shadowed in 1771 by the dazzling natural Said Jonas, “[This exhibit] is interesting to Art, 200 Eastern Parkway at Washington Av- wonders collected and cataloged by Joseph 1983. fine press, Alecto Editions, approached the botanical artists working today, and to enue in Prospect Heights. Tickets are $25, $18 Banks and Daniel Solander and painted by “Banks hired 18 engravers to create three natural history museum in England to publish botanists for the information that it contains for museum members, students and senior rush Sydney Parkinson,” explain the exhibition tons of copper plates that were engraved, and it for the very first time and that’s what we’re about plants and specimens that were first col- seats available one hour before the concert. For panels. Despite this success, prints were not then it was never printed and why is a matter looking at [in the Garden’s exhibit]. The [origi- lected of those plants, and to people interested more information, call (212) 594-6100 or visit made from the Endeavour engravings until of speculation,” said Jonas. “In the 1980s, a nal] paintings and the copper plates are still in in the romantic story of this great voyage.” www.orchestraofstlukes.org. — Kevin Filipski

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BAMcafe Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place, 2nd floor, (718) 636-4139 Papers The Brooklyn (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$18. Mango / Greg Lively and funky crowds pepper the laid-back atmosphere of this pre-show place-to-be. Great Performances, the city’s largest catering company, recently took over operations. Executive chef Carlos Baca’s menu features roasted free-range chicken with tamarind-glazed apples; Merlot-

braised lamb shank with rosemary polenta and Papers File The Brooklyn roasted root vegetables; and arugula and moz- Chef Thomas Ferlesch serves Viennese zarella ravioli with organic plum tomato and basil Sea change sauce. A light entree special is served daily. food at Thomas Beisl. BAMcafe offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights, when there is no cover, but a $10 minimum food or drink order is required. (On those evenings, Mo-Bay Restaurant Mare Blu’s welcoming interior an abbreviated dinner menu is offered with $9 to 112 DeKalb Ave. at Ashland Place, (718) 246- $15-entrees.) For more information about future 2800, www.mobayrestaurant.com (AmEx, DC, performances, see Brooklyn Nightlife on page 12. & consistent Italian menu are Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8.75-$16.75. Open for dinner Thursdays through Saturdays, from 5 pm; also open on other days of the week If Caribbean, soul and vegetarian food are what two hours prior to performances in the BAM Opera you fancy, then Mo-Bay restaurant is the place to improvement over predecessor House or BAM Harvey Theater. be. Mo-Bay’s beach hut interior, fresh-cut flowers and reggae music give the place a cool, island vibe. Owner Sheron Barnes’ popular dishes include the By Tina Barry warmed with sunny golds and sage Butta’ Cup curry coconut salmon, brown-stewed chicken and for The Brooklyn Papers green. Awful prints are replaced with 271 Adelphi St. at DeKalb Avenue, (718) 522-1669 oxtail stew. For vegetarians, there’s the brown- (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $11-$30. stewed “veggie” chicken, curry “veggie” chicken, Italian movie posters and photographs

barbecue “veggie” chicken and “veggie” salmon / Jori Klein Set in a Fort Greene brownstone, Mike “Milo” ike marriage, restaurants begin of fishing villages. The wooden curves (made from soy protein). The dessert menu offers Odom’s seductive lounge is decorated with sexy with the best intentions. And, like a that line the ceiling, a reference to ship Mo-Bay’s famous “rummy rum cake,” vanilla cake leopard print and vintage furniture. Start with soaked in three types of rum and served warm with union doomed from the beginning, hulls and an original Aqua touch, re- something spicy — jerk wings or the Cantonese- L vanilla ice cream — a slice of heaven. Daily lunch- they’ll close — sometimes months later main. In this setting, they’re like arms style salt-and-pepper jumbo shrimp. Chef eon specials. Open Monday through Saturday for Francisco Pastrejon’s “Asian soul” menu includes — with the owners saying, “Why did- caressing the room. lunch and dinner, and Sundays from 3 pm to 10 pm. customer favorites like the salmon Japanese, Lil’ n’t we see the problems from the But most importantly, the menu by Papers The Brooklyn Big Daddy’s fried chicken, sweet potato pie, apple start?” new chef Jose Lema plants itself in Today’s catch: At Mare Blu restaurant on Smith Street, Chef Jose Lema pie or homemade red velvet cake. But don’t limit Pequena Giuseppe Salvitti, the owner of Italy and doesn’t budge. yourself to just the food. Butta’ Cup’s two bars serves up an array of seafood dishes, such as the tuna tartar with ginger, 86 S. Portland Ave. at Lafayette Avenue, (718) Aqua, an ambitious seafood restaurant As soon as you’re seated, the wait- serve some of the coolest cocktails around and all- 643-0000 (Cash only) Entrees: $10-$16. chives, capers and yellow peppers (top left) and grilled, wild striped sea you-can-eat brunch on Sundays. “Blunch,” or that opened in ress drops a bas- bass with garlic potatoes (above). brunch and lunch, is served weekdays. Garden At Chelsea Altman’s Pequena, which means “little one,” try the house-made chips with pico de gallo April, and shut its ket filled with the seats available in season. Open daily for lunch and doors six months kind of tender- dinner. or smoky chipotle salsa to start. Chef Bernadino DINING Martinez’s entrees include a wide variety of later, probably centered, brittle- roasted garlic cloves. The large bowl is rived with overcooked, oily broccoli tostadas, quesadillas, fajitas and tacos, or try the asked himself that Mare Blu (174 Smith St. between crusted bread you ringed with tender, sweet baby clams rabe studded with sausage pieces. Chez Oskar poblano relleno, a poblano pepper stuffed with question. Warren and Wyckoff streets in Boerum wish every res- in their shells and brightened with the None of it worked. 211 DeKalb Ave. at Adelphi Street, (718) 852- cheese or spicy beef hash and topped with a spicy Hill) accepts American Express, Diner’s 6250, www.chezoskar.com, (AmEx, Disc, MC, tomato salsa. Dessert ranges from key lime pie to Aqua was up- Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. taurant served. deep green leaves of arugula. Desserts are the least interesting Visa) Entrees: $14-$19. chocolate ancho chili cake. Daily luncheon specials. scale for Smith Entrees: $9.50-$23.50. The restaurant With it comes a I loved my bronzino (which I think items on the menu. There are a variety Brunch served from 10 am to 4 pm on weekends. Street where most serves dinner daily. Brunch is available bottle of extra- they should return to the menu) just as of gelatos and sorbets, a tiramisu, a Chez Oskar offers some of the best French bistro Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 3 fare — with hints of the Caribbean — in Brooklyn. bistros aim for a pm. For more information, call (718) virgin olive oil much. The delicate sea bass is grilled classic creme brulee and zabaglione And what goes better with owner Denis Costav’s laid-back ambi- 643-1589. and saucer so you until the skin is crisp and the flesh with mixed berries. The creme brulee delicious French staples than a bottle of wine Stonehome Wine Bar ence. In the dining can do a pour and sweet and tender. Beside the fish is a was silky with a perfectly browned- from an affordable list? Whether you choose the 87 Lafayette Ave. at South Portland Avenue, escargot, the lamb shank with couscous or the (718) 624-9443, www.stonehomewinebar.com room, homey ac- dunk till you mound of potatoes that resemble mold- sugar crust; the zabaglione, a frothy steak frites, the flour-less chocolate cake is a per- (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $4-$12. cents fought modern furnishings in a drop. A tiny dish of little mouth-puck- ed home fries. They’re fabulous; gar- custard, needed another splash of fect ending. Brunch is served Saturdays and no-win battle. The menu offered glob- ering olives and tangy radishes accom- licky, soft potato slices alternate with Marsala wine to give it the kick it Sundays, from 11 am to 4 pm. Sidewalk cafe seats Chef Stacie Lynn serves up light fare including available, weather permitting. Open daily for warm citrus marinated shrimp with arugula, cucum- ally diverse dishes that seemed less like pany the bread. crisp-edged, browned pieces flecked needs. lunch and dinner. ber and tropical fruit, wild mushroom ravioli with a chef’s interest in experimentation My guest and I were still chilled with parsley. That unassuming pile of While Aqua wasn’t at home in the herb butter, and grilled flank steak with green pep- percorn. Or sample the cheese platters, charcuterie than an unsuccessful attempt to offer from our dash from the car to the potatoes could steal the scene if the neighborhood, Mare Blu is. And you Liquors or hot pressed sandwiches. Desserts include flour- something for everyone. restaurant — a good 10 feet. The bowl fish wasn’t such a strong partner. A can feel just how right it is as soon as 219 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue, (718) less chocolate cake, vanilla almond pudding and Mare Blu is the eatery that Salvitti, of wild mushroom soup with its potent dollop of fresh-tasting parsley sauce you sit down. The room bustles quiet- 488-7700 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $11-$20. red velvet cake. Offers a selection of 140 wines, who also operates Savoia on Smith aroma of the forest warmed us. added a note of color to the dish. ly; diners linger over the meals; and including 25 by the glass and 5 different tasting While Liquors does have a cozy bar and lounge flights. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Street, opened in Aqua’s place. It’s Lema makes a fine version of lin- The one blooper was a special that the waitresses are happy, not harried. area, a reputation for wicked mojitos, and a select everything the original restaurant was guine with clams, an entree that we evening of lightly battered pork loin And that linguine with clam sauce is wine list, this African-Diaspora-influenced restaurant took its name from the sign left by the previ- Sugarhill Supper Club not. Gone are the chilly white and shared as an appetizer. The sauce is slices that were fried crisp and grease- worth a trip — even with a frigid wind ous tenant. 615 DeKalb Ave. at Nostrand Avenue, (718) 797- seafoam walls. Now the room is light, briny and scattered with whole less — but without taste. The meat ar- whipping down Smith Street. “We thought it was beautiful and worthy of keep- 1727, (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees $9.95-24.95. ing,” says owner Christian Dennery. The bohemian Sugarhill Supper Club has been serving up space, with its weathered walls, creates a warm Southwestern cuisine since 1993. If you’re hungry and comforting feeling. You can enjoy your meal late on a weekend night, it’s open 24 hours on inside, or in warmer months in the garden. Fridays and Saturdays. With a nightclub downstairs Take it slow Chef Idris Mohammed serves specialties such as and three full bars, things are kept lively. Manager Cajun catfish with wilted greens, hijiki-crusted Akesha Freeman recommends the popular crab There’s nothing more satisfying on a cold night than salmon with a soy-spinach pate over coconut and cakes. Live entertainment performs four nights a sitting beside a fireplace, listening to the logs crackle and cashew rice, and mango barbecue chicken served week. Open Mondays and Thursdays from 8 am to watching the embers fly. Add a dinner made with organ- with sauteed string beans. Desserts include a trop- 10:30 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am to ic ingredients and cooked slowly, and you have one ical fruit (type used changes daily) creme brulee. 7 pm, and continuously from Friday at 8 am until Open weekdays for dinner, and for brunch and Sunday at 7 pm. blissful evening. Such an experience is the aim of David dinner on the weekends. and Laura Shea, whose restaurant Applewood opened in Thomas Beisl Park Slope in September. Lou Lou 25 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place, (718) 222- The Sheas — she’s the front of the house presence; 222 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue, (718) 5800 (AmEx) Entrees: $15-$18. he’s the chef — are disciples of the “Slow Food” move- 246-0633 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees:$14-$18. In 1981, Thomas Ferlesch became the first 23-year- ment, whose followers believe in bringing back the Lou Lou has a cozy atmosphere with rustic tables, old chef awarded a coveted four stars from New pleasure of cooking simple ingredients with care, and exposed brick walls and a lovely garden. A signa- York Times dining critic Mimi Sheraton. Now, this taking the time to enjoy it. ture dish from chef William Snell’s French menu is Austrian-born chef whips up his Viennese dishes for his seafood bouillabaisse in a coconut curry broth. Brooklyn patrons in his own restaurant, Thomas The Sheas buy their provisions from small, local Snell also recommends the diver scallop crepe in a Beisl, just across the street from the Brooklyn farms and nearby fisheries, producing such dishes as vermouth and portobello cream sauce. A $19 Academy of Music. cauliflower gratin with whole-grain mustard and three-course prix fixe menu is offered Mondays The menu, crowded with exotic ingredients and baguette crouton topping; and braised Berkshire pork through Thursdays. On 2-for-1 Thursdays, get two names accented by umlauts, pays homage to the belly with caramelized apples and apple cider glaze. At entrees for the price of one, and Mondays are cork- diversity of Viennese cooking. Try the beef “gulyash,” age-fee free. Open for dinner daily, brunch on the served with “spätzle” and tender braised beef Applewood, grilled loin of venison with roasted sweet weekends from 11 am to 3 pm. cheeks, or the gravlax, marinated salmon with mus- potatoes are partnered with a saute of endive and Brus- tard and dill sauce. Top off dinner with the apple sels sprouts and served with brandied cherry sauce. strudel served with “schlag” (homemade whipped cream) or “palatschinken,” a crepe dish stuffed with For dessert, pastry chef Michael Hyman offers butter- = Full review available at your choice of apricot jam or hazelnut and chocolate. milk panna cotta (an Italian custard) with orange-caramel If you are on the way to BAM, stop in for a pre-the- sauce, and a warm ginger-infused pear soup topped with ater drink and try the “Egon-Schiele,” a cham- molasses ice cream. pagne cocktail with elderberry syrup named after Get to Applewood soon, but please, don’t rush. the Austrian-born artist. Outdoor seating with a

/ Greg Mango / Greg Applewood (501 11th St. at Seventh Avenue in heated patio is available year-round. On Monday Park Slope) accepts American Express, Discover, Mas- Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American nights, a three-course $18.98 prix fixe menu is Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover served. Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday, terCard and Visa. Entrees: $18-$25. The restaurant Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card weekend brunch from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, and serves lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. dinner every night. Brunch is offered on Sundays from 10 am–3 pm. For

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By Paulanne Simmons “King Kong” has to do with now at the Gallery Players un- Brooklyn Center debut! for The Brooklyn Papers the animal rights movement. der the direction of Henry Bobby Vinton – Live In Concert For Anderson, all reality is Wishcamper. aturday • March 12, 2005 ~ 8pm aurie Anderson has been personal. And not all of life is As a comedy of manners, called a visual artist, com- reality. “The School for Scandal” re- Sponsored by Lposer, poet, photographer, Her experiences at NASA turned to the basic style of the Tickets: $50, $30 filmmaker, electronics wiz, vo- serve mostly as a launching Restoration period, but many calist and instrumentalist. But pad for her own thoughts on critics have noted that Sheri- Guess How Much I Love You she’s really best described as a life on Earth and beyond. The dan’s play has a moral content Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia metaphysical reporter. stage in “The End of the not present in works of 17th- Sunday • March 13, 2005 ~ 2pm For her 2001 solo show, Moon” is set with burning century England. Names like Sponsored by “Happiness,” Anderson stayed candles, an armchair and a Lady Sneerwell, Joseph Sur- Tickets: $15, $8 with an Amish family in Penn- small screen displaying the face and Sir Benjamin Back- sylvania, went whitewater raft- cratered surface of the moon. bite clearly demonstrate Sheri- Brooklyn Center debut! ing with Buddhist monks and Anderson, wearing a black dan’s disdain for a certain type Soweto Street Beat worked at a McDonalds in pantsuit with sequin trim, has a Stephanie Berger of individual. Saturday • March 19, 2005 ~ 8pm Simple affair: Laurie Anderson drew from her experiences Supported by Mertz Gilmore Foundation & Harkness Foundation downtown Manhattan, not far voice that is gentle, com- With his brilliant depiction Tickets: $30, $20 from Ground Zero. Her cur- pelling and sexy. Her stories as NASA’s artist-in-residence to create her latest work of the manners of his day, rent show, “The End of the are ironic, self-deprecatory, “The End of the Moon,” which emphasizes words over Sheridan created a polished Moon,” which opened at funny and mystical. She is ac- elaborate gadgets or set design. satirical comedy that loses none Royal Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Review BAM Harvey Theater on Feb. companied by low but strident of its charm as a period piece in Sunday • March 20, 2005 ~ 2pm

22, was inspired by her two- background music. When An- ing quality about “The End of derson was ever afraid. Her contemporary times. The UPCOMING EVENTS year stint as artist-in-residence derson doesn’t speak, she the Moon.” Perhaps Ander- entire 90-minute performance Gallery Players, true to their ro- Sponsored by at NASA. plays her signature violin, cre- son’s performance has been in- is one sure-footed step after bust treatment of the classics, Tickets: $40, $25 Although Anderson never ates striking images with a fluenced by the tragedy of the another. It is filled with confi- present “School for Scandal” traveled into outer space, she handheld camcorder and mix- space shuttle Columbia or the dence and a sense of purpose. with all its stylish trimmings — Caribbean Callaloo did visit the Jet Propulsion es sound on a PowerBook lap- tragedy of the war in Iraq, Anderson has a long rela- from Carrie Mossman’s simple with Shurwayne Winchester, Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.; top computer. which she clearly opposes. But tionship with BAM, beginning but eloquent set to Sarah Riz- Tabou Combo, WCK and Gillo the Johnson Space Center in For the average performer, even Anderson’s jokes seem with “United States I-IV” za’s elaborate costumes, com- Saturday • March 26, 2005 ~ 8pm Houston, Texas; the Space “The End of the Moon” would sad. which was staged in 1983. She plete with 6-inch-high wigs and Supported by A. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION Telescope Science Institute in be pretty high-tech, but for An- At one point she tells her was later part of the Next wired skirts. Baltimore, Md.; and the derson, who has previously audience that life is bad art Wave Festival in 1989 (“Emp- Unlike many directors, Wish- Tickets: $40, $35, $15 Kennedy Space Center in employed gadgets like the with too many writers. Later in ty Places”) and 1999 (“Songs camper has resisted the tempta- Cape Canaveral, Fla. Ander- Talking Stick, which produces the evening she remarks that and Stories from Moby tion to tinker with the classics. For complete season Call 718.951.4500 brooklyncenter.com son watched training sessions, sounds when touched, and people don’t stutter at the end Dick”). Her return is nothing He has chosen instead to let the or visit the Box Office, located at Campus Road and Hillel Place, took notes and asked ques- eyeglasses that pick up and of words because by then it’s less than triumphal. play’s dramatic structure and one block from the junction of Nostrand and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn. Additional support provided by tions. But “The End of the echo sounds, this show is too late to be afraid. Anderson may not know accessible humor speak for Box Office hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 1-6 pm Moon” has as much to do with somewhat bare bones. Of course, she doesn’t stut- where she or the nation or the themselves. For groups of 15 or more, call 718.951.4600 x26 LILA ACHESON WALLACE THEATER FUND America’s space program as There’s a mournful, brood- ter, and it’s hard to believe An- world is going. But she cer- See SCHOOL on page 12 The Best Spanish & Japanese-French Fusion Asian Fusion in NYC

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For more information, visit and signed the lease for their store. “Sideways.” ucts store in Clinton Hill, owner the Web site at www.karensbody- Karen’s Body Beautiful takes up a This episode shows us Karen Tappin Saunderson knew just beautiful.com or call (718) 797-4808. double storefront on Clinton Avenue once again that Hollywood what to do. just off of bustling Myrtle Avenue. and the Oscars Committee “I tell people that I’m not an Lavender curtains drape the win- can be very partial and po- herbalist or a doctor,” she told GO sity of Virginia, Saunderson’s entre- dows, and the invigorating scents of litical. Just look at the film Brooklyn. “I just read a lot of preneurial spirit kicked in, and she eucalyptus and bergamot waft out / Jori Klein “Passion of the Christ” books.” In this case, she custom- began packaging and selling care onto the sidewalk. which so far has made made a soothing lotion from a blend packages, gourmet gift baskets and “People often mistake us for a over $600 million world- of non-irritating ingredients such as birthday cakes. After a brief stint as a spa,” said Saunderson, which has in- wide, an amount which ginger and rosemary to relieve the Wall Street research analyst with spired her to create a line of spa current Oscar film con- baby’s symptoms. “long and unhappy hours,” she be- products, such as masks and muds, Papers The Brooklyn tenders won’t make. [It] “I feel good making something for came a high school history and eco- due out this spring. Inside the store, a ‘Beautiful’ day: Karen Tappin Saunderson in her Clinton Hill boutique, Karen’s Body Beautiful, where she wasn’t even mentioned as someone specially,” said Saunderson. nomics teacher as a way to pay the medley of earthy and fruity scents makes and sells her lines of bath and body products. an Oscar contender. She may only be 29 years old, but bills until she could start her own rises from large silver pots in the ex- What a joke! Saunderson possesses a Trump-like business. She had no idea she’d end posed stainless steel kitchen, where enough to eat. She wasn’t always so Saunderson’s current lines are Damani, who still teaches during the Anyway, the point I business savvy — of a more femi- up loving to teach, nor that she Saunderson stands stirring a vat of a careful, but her husband, a devout Karen’s Body Beautiful (women’s day. would like to make about nine sort. Her 520-square-foot store, would meet her future husband, who bubbling, creamy substance. vegetarian (“I’m trying!” said Saun- products), KBB for Men and KBB “I do everything from cleaning the Ms. Butler’s article is that opened last February with her hus- also taught in the history department. “We use olive oil as the base for derson sheepishly), influenced her to Essentials Aromatherapy. Of all her toilet to handling the accounting,” she she omitted mentioning band and business partner, Damani During the summer of 2003, most of our lotions,” she said, point- live a healthier lifestyle. products, she’s most proud of her says proudly. “But the kitchen is my the word “late” when re- Saunderson, 46, is both a joint labor Saunderson and her husband began ing to an enormous bottle on the “We’re joining a very small rank best-selling Face Moisturizing Lo- lab; it’s where I spend more time than ferring to Paul Giamatti’s of love and the realization of a per- studying the therapeutic properties of counter. Other ingredients include of manufacturers who only use natu- tion made from organic virgin co- anywhere else in my day.” father and former Presi- sonal lifelong dream. Growing up in natural oils, butters and herbs. avocado and jojoba, oils such as cal- ral ingredients,” she said. conut oil. As for Damani, he’s a fan It’s this personal devotion to taking dent of Yale and Major impoverished East Flatbush to “My husband makes everything endula, grapeseed and apricot, and a With its soft lighting and faint mu- of the shea sugar body scrubs he for- the best care possible of her cus- League Baseball Commis- Guyanese immigrants, Saunderson, — mayonnaise, butter, bread — variety of herbs like thyme and sage. sic, the store encourages relaxed mulated himself. “Men love them,” tomers that makes Karen’s Body sioner A. Bartlett Giamat- like many first-generation Ameri- from scratch, so it wasn’t difficult to Saunderson’s basic philosophy is browsing. Products are beautifully Saunderson confirms. Beautiful so unique among bath and ti. As you may know, Mr. cans, dreamed of one day being able learn how to make lotions and “if you wouldn’t cook with it, don’t packaged in exquisite beribboned She can usually be found whip- body boutiques. Giamatti passed away sev- to support her parents. soaps,” she said. Consulting books use it on your skin.” And indeed, her bottles, and are displayed on elegant ping up lotion on the stove or advis- “I hate being away from the store,” eral years ago while serv- “My mother was my inspiration,” purchased from the local Barnes and products — such as Fig Tea Herbal oak bookcases handcrafted and ing customers on which products to says Saunderson. “I want to meet all ing as baseball commis- she said. “I wanted to be able to take Noble, they quickly taught them- Shower Gel, Honey Oatmeal Body stained in mahogany and ebony by use. She manages the store herself the customers who come in, because sioner. care of my family.” selves how to formulate their own Butter and Strawberry Smoothie — of course — Saunderson’s hus- with only part-time assistance from I like the feedback. It makes all the — Michael Giammarella While still a junior at the Univer- products from basic recipes. Body Splash — sound delicious band. one other employee and occasionally hard work worth it.” Oakland Gardens, NY

Street and 11th Avenue. KNITTING CIRCLE: at the Brooklyn TUES, MARCH 8 Compiled (718) 266-0283. Public Library, Bay Ridge branch. BROOKLYN AUTHORS: SUPPORT: Maimonides Medical 1:30 pm. 7223 Ridge Blvd. (718) by Susan Brooklyn Historical Center offers a program for care 748-5709. Free. Rosenthal Society presents Sherill givers. 1:30 pm to 3 pm. 979 48th TWO STEPS DOWN: Advocacy Where to Tippins’ “February St. (718) 283-7396. Free. awards and a book signing by House,” the story of BOOK DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Public Elaine Bartlett, subject of the book dents and seniors. 8 pm. Brooklyn 3799. Free. Carson McCullers, W.H. “Life on the Outside.” Refresh- SAT, MARCH 5 Library, Central branch, presents Conservatory of Music, 58 Seventh GREEN THUMBS: City gardeners are Auden, Benjamin Brit- editor Dawn Lundy Martin in a dis- ments served. 6 pm to 10 pm. 240 Ave. (718) 859-8649. invited to attend a talk at Brooklyn ten, Jane and Paul cussion on her book “The Fire This DeKalb Ave. (718) 399-2020. Free. OUTDOORS AND TOURS IMPACT THEATER: presents Shake- Botanic Garden, “Unusual House- Bowles and Gypsy Time: Young Activists and the New LITERARY SERIES: National Book ICE SKATING: at Wollman Rink. $5 speare’s “Macbeth.” $15. 8 pm. plants to Know and Grow.” Learn Rose Lee living togeth- Feminism.” 7 pm. Grand Army Foundation and the Brooklyn adults, $3 children and seniors. 190 Underhill Ave. (718) 390-7163. how to grow and where to find er during 1940. Also, Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Academy of Music presents “Eat, Drink and Be Literary: Dinner and a Skate rental $5. 10 am to 1 pm and THEATER: Brooklyn College Depart- interesting and beautiful plants. $28, discussion: “Perspec- MUSIC: Long Island University pres- Reading at BAM Café.” Tonight: 2 pm to 6 pm. Enter Prospect Park ment of Theater presents Shake- $25 members. 2 pm to 5 pm. 1000 tives on the Verrazano- ents jazz cellist Erik Friedlander. 4 speare’s “As You Like It.” $12, $10 Washington Ave. (718) 623-7220. Narrows Bridge.” 1 pm. Humanities Building, DeKalb author Walter Mosley and modera- at Parkside and Ocean avenues. tor Wendy Wasserstein. $38 (718) 287-5252. seniors, $5 students. 2 pm and 8 RECEPTION: Opening for “Life Made pm. $6, $4 students Avenue and Flatbush Avenue pm. George Gershwin Theater at the Strange: Otherness,” an HIV+ artists’ and seniors. 2 pm. 128 Extension. (718) 488-1011. Free. includes dinner and wine. 6:30 pm. COFFEE BARK: Canines and their 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Brooklyn College, one block from response to Bush’s America. 3 pm Pierrepont St. (718) DEBT: Brooklyn Public Library, Business owners are invited to an early morn- 222-4111. MEETING: Community Board 7 ing get-together. 7 am to 9 am. Long the intersection of Nostrand and to 6 pm. Fading Ad Gallery, 679 branch, hosts “Managing Your Debt: Flatbush avenues. (718) 951-4500. Myrtle Ave. (718) 254-9300. Free. DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Understanding How to Reduce Your meets to discuss a zoning resolu- Meadow near Picnic House, Pros- tion. 6:30 pm. 4201 Fourth Ave. pect Park. (888) 604-3422. Free. YOGA: Partner class at Noodle Yoga. Become a safe driver Debt and Avoid Debt Pitfalls.” 6 pm CHILDREN and save on your car (718) 854-0003. URBAN WALK: Brooklyn Center for $35 per couple. 5 pm to 7 pm. 31 to 8 pm. 280 Cadman Plaza West. READING: Freebird Books and Goods Washington St., No. 4. (718) 624- insurance. $50 includes (718) 623-7000. Free. AUTHOR TALK: Brooklyn Public the Urban Environment takes a tour presents children’s book author Library, Central branch, presents of the art and culture in Williams- 5525. pizza. 1 pm to 7:30 READING: Writers Jonathan Lethem Miriam Chone. She reads from her REIKI DAY: Learn about Reiki, a pm. Park Slope Jewish and Colson Whitehead take part in author and psychiatrist Anna Fels. burg. $11, $9 members, $8 seniors book “My Big Brother.” 11 am. 123 She discusses her book “Necessary and students. Noon to 2 pm. Meet Japanese energy technique. 5 pm. Center, 14th Street “Readings on the 4th Floor,” a liter- Columbia St. (718) 643-8484. Free. Pay what you wish. 295 Fourteenth and Eighth Avenue. ary series with proceeds benefiting Dreams: Ambition in Women’s at street level of the Marcy Avenue Changing Lives.” 7 pm. Grand station on Broadway. (718) 788-8500. BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Arty Facts, a St. at Sixth Avenue. (718) 499-4702. (718) 768-1453. the creation of a new school library story and art hour for kids, presents Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALK: Big BAMCINEMATEK: presents film series BAMCINEMATEK: pres- at PS 107. $10. 7:30 pm. 1301 “All About Animals.” 11 am and 2 “Mr. Vengeance: Park Chan-Wook.” ents “Mr. Vengeance: Eighth Ave. (718) 369-6714. ADVANCED HEBREW: Park Slope Onion Tours takes a walk across the pm. Also, storyteller Heather Forest, Jewish Center offers a course. Brooklyn Bridge and through the Today: “Sympathy for Mr. Ven- Park Chan-Wook” film BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Fright gives a program of nature stories geance” (2002). $10. 5 pm and 9 pm. series. Today: “Joint Nights,” a series of horror films $200, $150 members. 7 pm to 8:30 city’s first suburb focusing on histo- inspired by paintings of mountains pm. 396 Eighth St. (718) 768-1453. ry, architecture and people of this 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Security Area” (2000). from around the world. Today: and waterfalls. 4 pm. $6, $3 seniors OPENING: Hogar Collection presents Art on fashion: The work of Paul Innis will be $10. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, “Kwaidan” (1964). $10. 7:30 pm. 30 KABBALA: Series on day-to-day appli- area. $12, $10 students and seniors. and students, free for members and 1 pm. Meet at southeast corner of “Microcosoms,” paintings, works on discussed at the Corridor Gallery on March 6. 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. cation of teachings of the Jewish children younger than 12. 11 am paper and sculpture. 6 pm to 9 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Kabbala. Rabbi Dovber Pinson Broadway and Chambers Street. and 2 pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (212) 439-1090. 111 Grand St. (718) 388-5022. Free. 636-4100. leads. 7 pm. Congregation B’nai (718) 638-5000. FIRST WEEKEND: Brooklyn Arts Chamber Ensemble plays romantic ART TALK: Round table discussion on WEDS, MARCH 9 Jacob, 401 Ninth St. (718) 965- OBESITY WALKATHON: Student BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 9836. Free. National Medical Association hosts Exchange presents artist-in-resi- works. See story on front page of “Influence of Art on Fashion.” 3 pm presents “Herstories,” tales about dence Nami Yamamoto. $15, $10 GO. $25, $18 museum members. 2 to 5 pm. Danny Simmons Corridor LUNCHTIME TOUR: Brooklyn His- THEATER: The Brooklyn College an event to raise funds for obesity extraordinary women. Ages 5 and research. Call. (347) 524-4666. members, $8 low-income. 8 pm. pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Gallery, 334 Grand Ave. (718) 638- torical Society hosts a tour of its Theater Department, New Work- up. $4, free for members. 1 pm to 2 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. Parkway. (212) 594-6100. 8416. Free. four-story Queen Anne style build- shop Theater, presents “A Lovely PERFORMANCE pm. Also, “Let’s Make World Music.” THEATER: “As You Like It.” 2pm. See SUNDAY AT SUNNY’S: Novelist ing. Limit 10 people. $6, $4 seniors Sunday for Creve Coeur,” by Tenn- 3 pm to 4:30 pm. Ages 5 and up. Sat, March 5. Samantha Hunt and others read and students. 12:30 pm. 128 essee Williams. $5. 8 pm. Gershwin CONCERT: Kolot Chayeinu hosts its 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. annual celebration and dance party. SUN, MARCH 6 from their works. $3. 3 pm. Sunny’s, Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. Theater, Brooklyn College, one PLAY: “My Favorite Year.” 3 pm. See block from the intersection of Flat- Live music, a cocktail and dessert OPEN HOUSE: Brooklyn Arts Ex- 253 Conover St. (718) 625-8211. QUIT SMOKING: Therapeutic support Sat., March 5. bush and Nostrand avenues. (718) reception and a silent auction. 7 pm change hosts an information open RECEPTION: Williamsburg Art and at LICH for smoking cessation. 5 house about its summer programs. OUTDOORS AND TOURS IMPACT THEATER: “Macbeth.” $15. 3 951-4600. to 11 pm. Grand Prospect Hall, 263 pm. See Sat., March 5. Historical Center hosts a reception pm. Long Island College Hospital, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW: Othmer Conference Center, 339 ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: “House/ Prospect Ave. Call for ticket info. GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for for the exhibit “Fiber Art.” 4 pm to 6 (718) 390-7493. (718) 832-0018. Free. Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts a pm. 135 Broadway. (718) 486-7372. Hicks St. (718) 780-1234. Free. Lights.” $30. 8 pm. See Sat., March tour to the largest indoor flower Scandal.” 3 pm. See Sat, March 5. 12. OPERA: Regina Opera Company per- Free. ESTATE PLANNING: Learn the basics. OTHER show in the world. Theme is BAM: “The End of the Moon.” 3 pm. Families First hosts. $15. 7 pm to 8:30 forms “Cavalleria Rusticana.” $15, FIRST SATURDAY: Brooklyn Museum “America the Beautiful.” Displays See Sat., March 5. BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: hosts $10 seniors and $5 teens. 7 pm. a reception for “Amanda Alic and pm. 250 Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. hosts its monthly event featuring art over 10 acres in the Philadelphia ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: “House/ BARNES AND NOBLE: presents a dis- FRI, MARCH 11 Regina Hall, corner of 65th Street and entertainment. Today, perform- Convention Center. $65, $59 mem- Lights.” $37. 4 pm. See Sat., March Ethan Crenson: Photographs.” 6 pm and 12th Avenue. (718) 232-3555. to 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832- cussion and signing with Joe Shee- ance of “Beautiful Hills of Brook- bers. 8 am to 7 pm. Reservations 5. han and Steve Goldman, writers of BAMCINEMATEK: presents a series of BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music lyn,” a one-act play about a woman necessary. 1000 Washington Ave. OPERA: “Cavalleria Rusticana.” 4 pm. 0018. movies by filmmaker Pupi Avati. presents “The End of the Moon,” a “Baseball Prospectus.” 7 pm. 106 growing old in 1970s Brooklyn. 9 (718) 623-7220. See Sat., March 5. Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Today: “The House with the solo work by NASA artist-in-resi- pm. See story on GO’s front page. TAKE A WALK: Guided urban walk Laughing Windows” (1976). $10. 2 dence Laurie Anderson. See review Also, short films by Brooklyn Col- CHILDREN MON, MARCH 7 MEDITATION WORKSHOP: Barnes pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. takes a tour through Canarsie. Learn and Noble hosts Matthew Riechers, on page 9. $20 to $50. 7:30 pm. lege students and “Weimar Ca- SEA STORIES: NY Aquarium hosts 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. about this parkland adjacent to Ja- FILM: ANF Short Film Collective pres- a senior-most western disciple of BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. baret,” music performed by mem- maica Bay. 10 am. Meet at the last “Sea Life Adventures,” with story- MOVIE: Plymouth Church screens (718) 636-4100. bers of the Brooklyn Philharmonic. 6 ents a film by an emerging filmmak- Buddhist monk, Geshe Kelsang stop of the L train, Canarsie/ Rock- teller Luann Adams. $11, $7 children Gyatso. Talk includes a guided me- “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973). 7 ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: The pm and 7 pm. Dance party begins at away Parkway. (212) 228-3126. Free. 2 to 12 years. West Eighth Street er. 6:30 pm. NY Perks, 193 Smith St. pm. 75 Hicks St. (718) 624-4743. Wooster Group’s “House/ Lights,” 9 pm. 5 pm to 11 pm. 200 Eastern (212) 414-5144. Free. ditation. All welcome. 7:30 pm. 267 WILD TOUR: “Wildman” Steve Brill and Surf Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. Free. from Gertrude Stein’s “Doctor Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Free. hosts its “Wild Food and Ecology FAMILY CONCERT: Families First pres- ANGER MANAGEMENT: Families First SNUGGLE IN THE DEEP: Kids, ages 6 Faustus Lights the Lights.” $37. 8 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: Long offers a talk “The Role Anger Plays GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: presents Tour” of Prospect Park. $10, $5 chil- ents singer Wendy Gelsanliter of “The Straight Girl’s Guide to Sleeping to 12, and one parent are invited to pm. 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. Island University hosts a conference dren under 12. 11:45 am. Meet at “Ants in Your Underpants” fame. in Your Life as a Parent.” $15, $10 spend the night with the fish at NY GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “The with presenters from the American members. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 with Chicks.” 7:30 pm. 70 North Sixth Grand Army Plaza entrance to $12, $10 children. 11 am. John Car- St. (718) 782-5188. Free. Aquarium. $145, $130 members. 7 School for Scandal,” a comedy of Museum of Natural History, the Prospect Park. (914) 835-2153. lin, singer and musician performs. Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. pm to 10 am Saturday. West Eighth ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: “House/ manners in the English language. Wildlife Conservation Society, the EARLY BIRD WALK: Take a close look $12, $10. 1 pm. 236 Kane St. (718) MEETING: Neighborhood Improve- Street and Surf Avenue. (718) 265- See review on page 9. $15, $12 US Fish and Wildlife Service and 237-1862. ment Association hosts a meeting. 7 Lights.” $30. 8 pm. See Sat., March FISH. and discover all the different gull 12. children 12 and under and seniors. several major universities. Scientific, species in Prospect Park. Call to re- BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: pm. Regina Center, 1258 65th St. FISH TALK: Brooklyn Aquarium Society 8 pm. 199 14th St. (718) 595-0547. social and political aspects of con- gister and for time. Meet at Audu- presents a natural wonders work- (718) 236-5266. presents Dr. Sanjay Joshi in a talk PLAY: Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth servation will be explored. 9:30 am CARD EXCHANGE: Williamsburgh “Shedding Light on Reef Aquarium bon Center. (718) 287-3400. Free. shop which celebrates the Spring THURS, MARCH 10 Theater presents “My Favorite to 4 pm. Health Sciences Building, WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn Center for Equinox with an exploration of eggs. Music Center hosts a networking Lighting.” $5, members free. 7:30 Year.” $11, $9 seniors and children room 119, Flatbush and DeKalb event. $20. 7 pm to 9 pm. 367 the Urban Environment takes a tour $4, free for members. Ages 7 and TRAINING SERIES: Resources for Chil- pm. Brooklyn Aquarium, West 10 and younger. 8 pm. 1518 73rd avenues. (718) 780-4129. Free. of DUMBO. Learn the history of this older. 1 pm and 2 pm. 145 Brooklyn Bedford Ave. (718) 384-1654. Eighth Street and Surf Avenue. St. (718) 232-6920. dren with Special Needs hosts a BIO DIVERSITY EXPO: 120 exhibits and area and visit artist ateliers. $11, $9 Ave. (718) 735-4400. RETREAT: RC Church of St. Finbar training series for parents. 10 am to (718) 837-4455. FIRST WEEKEND: Brooklyn Arts 80 lectures on natural health and the members, $8 students and seniors. EASTER EGG HUNT: State Sen. Gol- hosts its annual parish Lenten 1 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, Brook- ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: “House/ Exchange presents a dance per- environment. $10. 10 am to 8 pm. NY 1 pm to 3 pm. Meet at street level den’s office hosts a hunt. 2 pm to 4 retreat. 7:30 pm. until Wednesday, lyn Heights branch, 280 Cadman Lights.” $37. 8 pm. See Sat., March 12. formance piece Papirepose. $15, Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 of the A train at High Street on Cad- pm. Marine Park Field House, Fill- March 9. Call. (718) 236-3312. Plaza. (212) 677-4650. Free. Continued on page 11... $10 members, $8 low-income. 8 Adams St. (718) 853-9344. man Plaza West. (718) 788-8500. more Avenue entrance. (718) 238- CONCERT: Salem Lutheran Church pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. DESIGNERS SHOWCASE: Brooklyn 6044. Free. presents a program of duets and BRICK THEATER: presents “Big Top Designers Showcase presents works PERFORMANCE MUSIC FOR FAMILIES: Brooklyn solos. $10. 7:30 pm. 450 67th St. Machine,” featuring acting, life- by emerging, talented designers BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Per- Conservatory of Music presents (718) 748-7770. sized puppetry and theatrics. $10. 8 featuring handcrafted merchandise. forming Arts presents The Colorado shakuhachi, Japanese flute music. FOOD DRIVE: Curves hosts a food pm. 575 Metropolitan Ave. (718) 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. 157 Ballet. See story on front page of $15, $5 children. 3 pm. 58 Seventh drive to benefit local food banks. LIST YOUR EVENT… 907-3457. Montague St. (718) 763-7654. GO. $35. 2 pm. Walt Whitman Ave. (718) 622-3300. Anyone joining Curves the week of To list your event in Where to GO, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send MUSIC: The Omni Ensemble presents GARDEN TALK: Floyd Bennett Gar- Theater at Brooklyn College, one March 7 may bring a bag of gro- a program of works by Frank dens Association hosts the talk, block from the junction of Flatbush OTHER ceries and have the normal service your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite Zappa, Marta Ptaszynska, Ornette “Designing Your Small Space Gar- and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951- FASHION SHOW: St. Finbar hosts its fee waived. Two locations: Park 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed Coleman, John Lewis, David den.” 2 pm. Ryan Visitor Center, 4500. annual dinner and fashion show. $60. Slope and Carroll Gardens. Call. on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Wechsler and others. $15, $12 stu- Floyd Bennett Field. (718) 338- CHAMBER MUSIC: St. Luke’s Noon to 4 pm. Rex Manor, 60th (718) 788-0003.

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Takeout menus from local restaurants are being included for those who like to make reservations for dinner. “This kind of cookbook couldn’t have been done by anyone else,” Marisa Farina, DNA’s treasurer, told GO Brooklyn. “It’s a commu- Laying down rules Park Explorers nity effort, and everyone wants to be involved.” All proceeds from the cookbook will support DNA’s community improvement efforts. Day Camp According to Farina, the cookbook will be available for purchase at area retailers for $20 in June, when a potluck launch party will be Healthy outdoor fun held at BSH Home Appliance Corporation’s Showroom at 1 Main St. at Water Street. in beautiful Prospect Park Farina, who said she’s “not a cook,” explained that the cookbook for Internet usage will cater to both chefs and amateurs alike. 718-788-3620 “It will be organized by type of meal and will include sections on Q: My teenage son is sup- means being able to say, ‘I sells Net Nanny 5.1, which has ‘great meals for kids’ and ‘under 15-minute preparation time,’” she posedly studying in his bed- Parent-to-Parent loved you enough to say no.’ a time-limit feature that will let Ages 4 years through 14 years said. It will also have an index of names for those who have submit- room, but I hear instant mes- “We have a program that you schedule access to instant ted recipes; that way, said Farina, “if you know somebody who’s a sages popping up all night on blocks Internet connections messages by day and time of great cook, you can look up his or her recipes by name.” • Sports, arts & crafts, drama, pool beach trips, his computer. I want to limit after a certain time of night, day. For more information, go nature study, and old fashion play To submit a recipe of your own by March 14, visit DNA’s Web the instant messaging, but I and it doesn’t come on until a to www.software4parents.com. • Theatre arts, gymnastics and soccer. site at www.dumbo-dna.org or call president Nancy Webster at don’t want to single him out. certain time after school to en- If you have tips or a ques- (917) 439-1585 for more information. — Erin Marie Daly — a mother courage homework.” tion, call our toll-free hotline • Exploring Beyond for children entering 6-8th grade. A: For millions of multi- In the long run, Price and any time at (800) 827-1092 or • Early Explorers for children ages 2-4. tasking teenagers, instant mes- Mohr say, most kids feel more e-mail us at [email protected]. saging, or I-Ming (pro- loved and secure when they see ... nounced “eye emming”), is their parents setting boundaries. Where to GO second nature. Develop some “parental Better Brooklyn Community Center “It’s the teenage water cool- backbone” and move the com- Continued from page 10... 3201. Free. er,” says Carol Weston, author puter out of your child’s bed- Summer Enrichment Camp 2005 THEATER: “A Lovely Sunday for CHASING THE SHARK: NY of “For Teens Only,” (Harper- room and into the family Creve Coeur.” 8 pm. See Sat., Aquarium invites teens and March 12. adults to a talk about sharks. Collins, 2002). “Nowadays room, suggests reader Shirsten IMPACT THEATER: “Macbeth.” 8 $23, $18 members. 11 am to some teenagers type more Dreyer. And think back to pm. See Sat., March 12. 12:30 pm. West Eighth Street than they talk, and that’s not and Surf Avenue. (718) 265- your own limits as a young- BRICK THEATER: “Big Top Ma- all bad. Phones no longer ring ster: “My parents limited my chine.” 8 pm. See Sat., March 12. FISH. FAMILY PROGRAM: Free admis- off the hook at houses with By Betsy Flagler phone time to 30 minutes a academic enrichment + gymnastics + dance + art + band + rockclimbing + horse sion day at Brooklyn Historical teenagers in them.” day, no more than 10 minutes back riding + bowling + nature + swimming + athletic sports + special events SAT, MARCH 12 Society. Families with kids ages 4 to 10 are invited to “Story Instant messaging lets users times shut down the computer. to a single caller, and I sur- Mapping with Brooklyn Center see line-by-line text immediate- “But if they get their homework vived just fine,” Dreyer says. = a FUN learning experience OUTDOORS AND TOURS for the Urban Environment.” ly. Cell phones are a more obvi- done, a little I-Ming can serve Some parents use America BLOOMING BROOKLYN: Brook- Participants create a literature ous distraction, Price says, but from 2 to 15 years old! lyn Botanic Garden hosts its map to build sequencing, as a wonderful break. And it’s Online’s timer to restrict the for children 24th annual Horticulture Extra- directionality and special instant messaging is one of the efficient. It’s less intrusive to amount of time allowed for WE PROVIDE: vaganza, featuring displays, awareness skills. 10:30 and newest problems facing fami- ask what questions are on a test daily Internet use to about an • Academic enrichment through noon. Also, introduction to the OPEN HOUSE #1 workshops and speakers. 10 lies with preteens and teens. rather than phone a friend.” hour, and to set up a list of ap- exciting electives and performing arts am to 4 pm. 1000 Washington Othmer Library. 1 pm. Also, • Weekly field trips to fun and cultural venues OPEN HOUSE Ave. (718) 623-7220. Free. tour of historic Weeksville. 1:30 “They can spend hours About 17 million teenagers proved screen names for IM • Outdoor pool: Instructional Swim Thurs, January 27 - 6 pm TAKE A WALK: Guided urban pm and 3 pm. Additionally, talking nonsense,” says use instant messaging each chatting. • Daily lunch & snacks Tues.@ St. March Francis 22,College 6pm walk takes a tour through researching historic homes and Robert Price, technology co- day, according to the Pew In- Other tips: • Mature, experienced, and licensed staff Jamaica Bay, Sheepshead Bay structures. 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. that enjoy working with children 180 Remsen Street @ Court Street Finally, performance of “The ordinator for a public school ternet and American Life Pro- • Be aware of opportunities Call for location information and Floyd Bennett Field. 10 • A quality experience with affordable rates Attend to get Early Bird Discount am. Meet at Sheepshead Bay Bridge: Exodus, Enchantment, system. “Instant messaging is ject. For them, I-Ming is edg- for misuse. A person can IM Licensed by NYC Department of Health Road station, Q train, street E-Z Access.” 3 pm and 4 pm. like hanging out. But it can 128 Pierrepont St. (718) 222- ing past e-mail as their favorite using several different identi- level. (212) 228-3126. Free. become an addiction.” Internet communication tool. 718-624-1992 ext. 20 + www.bkcenter.org ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink 4111. Free. ties. is open. $5 adults, $3 children BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- The solution: Fight technol- But parents rank it as the “No. • Don’t share passwords. Camp Main Office: 408 Jay Street @ Fulton Street and seniors. Skate rental $5. 10 UM: presents a family science ogy with technology. First, get 1 distraction for youngsters.” Shared passwords can cause a am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. workshop “The Scoop on your own account and explore Mom and Dad “can’t put that Enter Prospect Park at Parkside Seeds.” Kids are invited to dis- lot of damage if someone and Ocean avenues. (718) 287- cover the ins and outs of seeds, how instant messaging works, genie back in the bottle,” Price messages people and pretends 5252. while examining them under a Price suggests, then learn how says, but they need to respond to be your child. WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn Cen- microscope. Ages 6 and older. to restrict when and for how to the changes in technology by Day ter for the Urban Environment $4, free for members. 3 pm to • Help your child set up takes a tour of Cobble Hill. Learn 5 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) long your child chats — say setting limits with their kids, “privacy preferences” on his about this landmark neighbor- 735-4400. from 8 to 9 p.m. after home- talking to them about time man- computer to limit who can hood and its history, develop- BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Arty Facts, work is finished. agement, and adding web School, ment and revitalization. $11, $9 a story and art hour for kids, pre- contact him. members, $8 students and sen- sents “All About Animals.” 11 Kids have to learn to manage blockers for inappropriate sites. • Negotiate limits with your iors. 11 am to 1 pm. Meet at am and 2 pm. $6, $3 seniors and the distraction of “the party Kim Mohr, a mother of three child, or your Internet-savvy Inc. southwest corner of Atlantic students, free for members and line,” she says, and to some- sons, agrees: “Being a parent teen will thwart your efforts. Avenue and Court Street. (718) children younger than 12. 200 A fully licensed and certified preschool 788-8500. Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. One father set filters to block PERFORMANCE BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the messages between certain Performing Arts presents Bobby hours of the day so his teenag- THEATER: The Brooklyn College Vinton. $50. 8 pm. Brooklyn ■ 2-4 year old programs ■ 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Theater Department, New College, Walt Whitman Hall, er would go to bed at a rea- Workshop Theater, presents “A one block from the intersection sonable hour. But the boy fig- Lovely Sunday for Creve of Flatbush and Nostrand ■ Licensed teachers afternoons or full days Coeur,” by Tennessee Williams. avenues. (718) 951-4600. ured out a way to get around $5. 2 pm and 8 pm. 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Parish House, 450 Ovington saging limits on the time of Lakes, pools and beaches for swimming, $10, $5 students and seniors. 8 Ave. (718) 748-0873. day and the total amount of pm. 58 Seventh Ave. (718) 622- BROOKLYN WRITERS: Brooklyn hikes, special playgrounds, Sesame Place, 3300. Public Library, Central branch, time a child may be online. BRICK THEATER: presents “Big presents pop culture columnist I.M. Control! does not moni- Chinatown, amusement parks, museums Top Machine,” featuring acting, Lisa Dierbeck. She reads from Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters tor content. For more informa- and more! life-sized puppetry and the- her book “One Pill Makes You atrics. $10. 8 pm. 575 Metro- Smaller.” 2 pm. Grand Army Brooklyn Branch tion, visit www.imcontrol.net Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. or call (908) 654-0400. 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avaricious, Charles ings-on of these denizens of is profligate and THEATER high society. SCHOOL... reckless and Joseph In a uniformly excellent M Shanghai Bistro takes advantage of Laurie Anderson’s “The End of the cast, Arancio stands out for his BROOKLYN & Den Continued from page 9 his brother’s weak- Moon” is performed March 5 at 7:30 pm ability to remain dignified and 129 Havemeyer St. at Grand Street in Williams- and March 6 at 3 pm at the BAM Harvey burg, (718) 384-9300, www.mshanghaiden.com. If a moral does emerge from nesses while suc- Theater (651 Fulton St. at Ashland Place in sympathetic despite his fool- Sundays: Hip-hop karaoke with Dynamic Damien all the backbiting and prevari- cessfully concealing Fort Greene). Tickets are $20, $30 $45 and ish attachment to a younger and DJ Harry Ballz, 10 pm, FREE; March 5: M cation in this comedy, it is that his own. Peter fool- $50. For tickets and more information, call woman of dubious moral Shanghai String Band, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight, $3 (718) 636-4100 or visit the Web site at suggested donation; March 10: Rake, 9 pm, $5; true love triumphs. The princi- ishly prefers Joseph www.bam.org. quality. Humphreys is ad- March 11: Kamikaze Hearts, 8 pm, FREE; March 12: pal couple is Sir Peter Teazle over Charles thanks The Gallery Players production of “The mirable for his unmitigated Full Tank, 10 pm, FREE. School for Scandal” plays through March 6, Nightlife (Lawrence Arancio), an aging to Joseph’s insinua- Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm at the rascality. And Henry is the National bachelor who has married the tions. Gallery Players (199 14th St. at Fourth Av- perfect Dutch uncle (transport- young and attractive Lady Tea- In the meantime, enue in Park Slope). Tickets are $15, $12 sen- ed across the English Chan- The Backroom Restaurant iors and children under 12. For more infor- (Inside Freddy’s Bar) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Second zle (Lael Logan). Their union, Sir Oliver Surface mation, call (718) 595-0547. nel) who mixes a healthy dose in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, www.freddys- Street in Brighton Beach, (718) 646-1225, however, is threatened by (Wilbur Edwin of wisdom and reason with a backroom.com. www.come2national.com. Joseph Surface (Matthew Henry), Charles and generous helping of self-inter- March 5: The Crevulators, 9:30 pm, Al Duval, 10:30 Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, Gowanus Coral, 11:30 pm, FREE; March 6: Pub pm, FREE (with $60 prix fixe dinner); Fridays and Humphreys), a young man- Joseph’s wealthy uncle, returns perpetuated through disguises est. Quiz, 9 pm, FREE; March 7: Comedy Night, 9 pm, Sundays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, about-town who flirts with from India determined to find and eavesdropping. There are At a time when rich old FREE; March 8: Will Vinson, 9 pm, FREE; March 9: Kali FREE (with $45 prix fixe dinner). Lady Teazle in an attempt to out the true character of his two a number of hasty conceal- men frequently woo and win Fasteau, 9 pm, FREE; March 10: John Pinamonti, 9 pm, Max & Lana, 10 pm, FREE; March 11: Lisa Brigantin, Night of the get closer to Peter’s ward, nephews, whom he hasn’t seen ments behind screens and younger women and opinion 9:30 pm, Colin McEnearny, 10:30 pm, Blue State Band, Maria (Alexis Hyatt), even for many years. doors. At the same time the has replaced genuine news, 11:30 pm, FREE; March 12: Rachel Kershenbaum, 9:30 Cookers though she is in love with his Around these basic plot acid-tongued Lady Sneerwell “The School for Scandal” of- pm, Sweet William, 10:30 pm, FREE. 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. brother, Charles (Joshua Be- lines, Sheridan weaves a web (Brooke Delaney) and her fers a curiously modern lesson. BAM Cafe Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Live vans). of misunderstandings, misin- minions keep up an intermit- The Gallery Players prove to 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, music, noon, FREE; Thursdays: Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; If Joseph is hypocritical and formation and miscalculations tent commentary on the go- be exemplary teachers. (718) 636-4100, www.bam.org. Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. March 5: Magdalena Gomez with Fred Ho, 9 pm, $10 food/drink minimum; March 11: “Jazzberry Northsix Jam,” a city-wide Romare Bearden Homecoming 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Celebration, 9 pm, $10 food/drink minimum; March (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. MILLINERY 12: Kaiku, 9 pm, $10 food/drink minimum. holistic March 5: (Downstairs) Chris Leo, Ume, 8 pm, $6, (Upstairs) Beep Beep, Medications, Edie Sedgwick, 8 CONFECTIONS Bar Below pm, $8 in advance, $10 day of the show; March 8: resources guide 209 Smith St. at Baltic Street in Cobble Hill, (718) Spoken word with Lydia Lunch, 8 pm, $10; March 10: 694-2277. Bobby Vinton will perform at Brook- CJ Boyd, Bonfire Madigan, Tungsten 74, 8 pm, $8; March 9: “Subterranean Salsa,” 9 pm, FREE March 11: Pit Er Pat, Menomena, 8 pm, $10. (includes admission and salsa lesson). lyn Center on March 12. AIR PURIFICATION PERSONAL TRAINING Parlor Jazz Barbes 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue in Clinton ASTHMA/ALLERGIES? 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C32 March 12: Closenuf, 10:30 pm, FREE. (718) 237-0276. Most Insurances and Credit Cards Accepted (718) 633-5296 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke hosted D11/29-06 bikram by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. Rbar Black Betty 451 Meeker Ave. at Graham Avenue in Green- yoga ALAN R. KLING, M.D. brooklyn heights 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street in iO Restaurant point, (718) 486-6116. MASSAGE THERAPY Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, www.blackbetty.net. Saturdays: Live music featuring local artists, 10 pm, introductory special 119 Kent Ave. at North Seventh Street in Williams- BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST Saturdays: DJ Lil’ Shalamar, 11 pm, FREE; Sundays: FREE; Sundays: Open mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Body Treatments for Well $20 for 1 week of unlimited yoga Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and DJ Greg burg, (718) 388-3320, www.iorestaurantand- “Mikey’s Big Gay Pajama Party,” 10 pm, FREE; lounge.com. Being Lose weight & inches • Reduce stress Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Hot Rocks, 10 pm, Wednesdays: Karaoke Night hosted by DJ Jack 27 8th Avenue 1000 Park Avenue FREE; Wednesdays: Electric Gypsy, a Balkan dance Saturdays: DJ spins salsa and house, 10 pm, ladies Injury recovery • Increase energy levels “The Wack,” 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Comedy (corner Lincoln Place) (at 84th Street) • Stress Relief • Increase flexibility, strength & balance party, with DJs Shotnez and Tamir Muskat, 9 pm, FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm; Thursdays: DJ Eli Night, 9:30 pm, FREE. FREE; Thursdays: The Greenhouse with DJ spinning hip-hop, house, R&B, reggae and salsa, 9 pm, Park Slope, Brooklyn New York City, NY Bayridge www.bikramyogabrooklyn.com Monkone and DJ Emskee, 11 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ FREE (23 and over); Fridays: DJ spins salsa and house, Samba Restaurant 106 montague st. 2nd fl. Mihoko, 11 pm, FREE. 10 pm, ladies FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm. (718) 636-0425 (212) 288-1300 (718) 748-2250 between henry & hicks & Nightclub Call for appointment (718) 797-2100 Brooklyn Center for Jazz 966 9604 Third Ave. at 96th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) W17 X17 966 Fulton St. at Cambridge Place in Clinton Hill, 439-0475. the Performing Arts (718) 639-6910. Saturdays: “Havana Nights” featuring Nino Torre (At Brooklyn College) Whitman Theater, 2900 March 11: Kathy Griggs with The John Wiedman spinning Latin rhythms, salsa, club classics and disco, Campus Road at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951- Trio, 8 pm, $10 suggested donation. 10 pm, ladies FREE, men $10 (ladies 24 to enter, men 4500, www.brooklyncenter.org. 26 to enter); Fridays: Music by KTU’s DJs Riz and March 12: Bobby Vinton, 8 pm, $50. The Jazz Spot Sissahandz, 10 pm, $TBD (21 to enter). 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 453-7825, www.the- Sistas’ Place Conservatory jazz.8m.com. 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in Mondays: Jam Session, 8 pm, $5; March 5: Lakecia Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766, www.sistas- of Music Benjamin Trio, 9 pm, $10; March 11: Efacho Okeke place.org. (At PS 29) 425 Henry St. at Baltic Street in Cobble Trio, 9 pm, $10; March 12: Audrey Wright and Jazz March 5: Barbara King, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20 in Hill, (718) 622-3300, www.brooklynconservatory.com. Squad, 9 pm, $10. advance, $25 day of the show. March 12: Lucy Galliher, 8 pm, $10, $5 (students/seniors). Jay St. Bar Southpaw 68 Jay St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 260- 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, Cabaret Ovation 8207. (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. 860 Atlantic Ave. at Vanderbilt Avenue in Clinton March 5: The Maybelles, 8 pm, FREE. March 5: Zion-I, 7 pm, $10, The RUB, 10 pm, FREE; Hill, (718) 636-1400, www.cabaretovation.com. March 8: Cat Power, 7 pm, $17.50, Stand & Deliver Wednesdays: Karaoke with host Carol Williams, 6 Kili Bar-Cafe hosted by Amber Tozer and Andy Heidel, 10 pm, pm, FREE. 81 Hoyt St. at State Street in Boerum Hill, (718) FREE; March 10: New Model Army, World 855-5574. Inferno/Friendship Society, 8 pm, $15; March 11: I Chocolate Monkey Tuesdays: Open acoustics, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ Am Kloot, The Blue Van, Choo Choo La Rouge, 8 329 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park Chappy plays rock, hip-hop and funk, 10:30 pm, pm, $10; March 12: The Figgs, True Love, 8 pm, $10. Slope, (718) 813-1073. FREE. Saturdays: Express a.k.a. Open Mic Poetry talent Stain showcase, 8 pm, $7, Sexy Lounge Party with DJ Oz- Laila Lounge 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, kar Fuller spinning house, classics and rare grooves, 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- (718) 387-7840, www.stainbar.com. 11 pm, FREE; Sundays: “Krazy Nanny Sundays” and burg, (718) 486-6791, www.lailalounge.com. Mondays: “Play Dirty,” 5 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: karaoke with Lisa Love, 6 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Sundays: “Extraordinary,” new gay Sundays with DJ Open mic hosted by singer/pianist Ryan Mercy, 8:30 Singles party, 5 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: “Neo- Giles, 8 pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke Madness with pm, FREE; Thursdays: Mark Growden, 10 pm, FREE; Soul,” 7 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Sexy Thursdays After the Corn-Fed Sisters, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: March 5: Recount, a new DJ series featuring Zai- Work Party hosted by Sandy and Nicole, 6 pm, Whiskey Breath with Rick Royale, Alexander Lowry batsu and Varjack, 9 pm, FREE; March 8: Speakeasy, Karaoke hosted by Lisa Smiles and Monique, 10 pm, and guests, 9:30 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Song- a literary open mic, 8 pm, FREE; March 12: David FREE; Fridays: “Reggae After Work” with live DJ, 5 writers night with open mic, 8 pm, FREE. Snediker, 10 pm, FREE. pm, FREE, Live music and DJ, 9 pm, $5. Le Dakar Trash Bar Cornerstone Bar 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, 1502 Cortelyou Road at Marlborough Road in Restaurant (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. Flatbush, (718) 940-9037. 285 Grand Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton March 5: Less, 9 pm, The Battlecats, 10 pm, Amp II Tuesdays and Thursdays: Open mic, 8 pm, FREE. Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net Eleven, 11 pm, Wide Right, midnight, $7, karaoke to Tuesdays: Spoken word, 9 pm, FREE. follow performances; March 6: The Bellmer Dolls, 9 Crossroads Saloon pm, Fresh Kills, 10 pm, Fascist Fascist, 11 pm, $TBD; 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in Les Babouches March 7: Six Gun, 10 pm, DJ Peat, 11 pm, $TBD; Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. 7803 Third Ave. at 78th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) March 8: Dusty Horses, 9 pm, The New Spain, 10 Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. 833-1700. pm, Tomorrow’s Friend, 11 pm, Cataract Camp, mid- Fridays and Saturdays: Belly dancer Shahrazad, 9 night, La Defense after party (after bands), $6; March pm, FREE. 9: Strikes Again!, 9 pm, Americans, 10 pm, The Europa Night Club Octagon, 11 pm, $6; March 11: Darling, Some 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in Green- Action, The Lot Six, DJ Dean Rispler, Colin’s karaoke, point, (718) 383-5723, www.europaclub.com. Liberty Heights Tap 8:30 pm, $TBD; March 12: Tough and Lovely, 10 pm, Saturdays: “Saturday VIP,” 9 pm, FREE before 10 pm, Room Turpentine Brothers, 11 pm, Andy G and the Roller $15 after 10 pm; Fridays: Progressive/Dance party, 10 Kings, midnight, $TBD. pm, FREE before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm. 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, (718) 246-8050. Fridays and Saturdays: Live music, 10 pm, FREE. Two Boots Five Spot 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in Clinton (718) 499-3253, www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. Hill, (718) 852-0202, www.fivespotsoulfood.com. Life Cafe 983 983 Flushing Ave. at Central Avenue in Bushwick, March 5: Clint Dadian’s Deep Six Organ Sextet, 10 Saturdays: DJ Aki, 6 pm, FREE, Super Lowery Bros pm, FREE. bring weekly live hip-hop and future jazz with DJ (718) 386-1133, www.lifecafenyc.com. Tetsu, 10 pm, $5; Tuesdays: Hot Damn Comedy Tuesdays: Bingo for Beer, 8 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Night with DJ Tommy Talkz, 9 pm, $10; March 6: DJ Open Mic with Chuck, 10 pm, FREE. 200 Fifth Patrick, 6 pm, FREE; March 8: DJ Handspin Dinero, 200 Fifth Ave. at Sackett Street in Park Slope, 6 pm, FREE; March 9: “B” hosted by Malikha The Lucky Cat (718) 638-2925. Mallette featuring Big Brooklyn Red, 9 pm, $5; 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Saturdays: DJ Blazer spinning reggae, hip-hop, 10 March 10: DJ Chris, 6 pm, FREE, DJ Olivier and (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. pm, ladies $5, men $10; Fridays: Friday Night Salsa Black Attack, 9:30 pm, $5; March 11: Lyricist’s Lab, 9 Tuesdays: Joe McGuinty’s Piano Parlor and karaoke, with a live salsa band and DJs Blazer One and Big pm, $5. 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Hex! with DJ Jeremy, 10 Will spinning salsa, reggae, hip-hop, 10 pm, ladies pm, FREE; Fridays: “Futurefunk Sessions” with DJ $5, men $10. Frank’s Lounge Sport Casual, 10 pm, FREE; March 5: Tres Señoritas 660 Fulton St. at South Elliott Place in Fort opening, 9 pm, Magic Zorillo, 10 pm, Xtatika, 11 pm, Vox Po p Greene, (718) 625-9339, www.frankscocktail- “Proper” with DJ Mad Jester and guests, midnight, 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford Road in Flat- lounge.com. FREE; March 6: Disquieting Muses, 10 pm, FREE; bush, (718) 940-2084, www.voxpopnet.net. Saturdays: Sinful Saturdays with DJs Tyrone and March 7: “The Wrecking Ball” hosted by Slightsting March 6: Open mic hosted by Chris Theo, 7 pm, Infinite, 9 pm, $5; Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Live, 9 & Mr. Clean featuring live performances by FREE. pm, 2-drink minimum; Wednesdays: Karaoke with KnifeHandChop, Bit Shifter, Foodstampz, 8 pm, $5; Davey B, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Lonnie March 9: Fire of Space, 7:30 pm, FREE. Waterfront Ale Youngblood & The Blood Brothers, 8 pm, FREE; &/2-/.4(3 -!2#(&2%% Fridays: Ffun Dance Party, 10 pm, $5. House The LuLu Lounge (Under TacuTacu) 134 N. Sixth St. at Bedford 155 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn free103point9 Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 218-7889, Heights, (718) 522-3794, www.waterfrontale- /&&%2%.$3-!2#( house.com. 97 S. Sixth St. at Bedford Avenue, 2nd floor, in www.ricerepublic.com. !LMOST-/.4(3OF"OXING #ARDIO $ANCE 3QUASH 2ACQUETBALL #ONDITIONING !QUATICS Williamsburg, (718) 599-5955, www.free103- Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke, 8 pm, March 5: William Ash Trio, 11 pm, FREE; March 12: point9.org. FREE. The Joe Barbato Elusive Experience, 11 pm, FREE. 'YMNASTICS -ARTIAL!RTS "ILLIARDS &ENCING 3OFTBALL 7ALLYBALL AND*UNIOR3PORTS March 5: Seasonal Show with Sharks with Wings, 4HISSPECIAL-EMBERSHIPEXPIRES.OVEMBER V.V., Uncle Woody Sullender & Kevin Davis, and Magnetic Field Williamsburg Music Aranami, 9 pm, $5; March 12: free103point9 8th 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, Center -EMBERSHIPAT"ROOKLYN(EIGHTS 0ROSPECT0ARK ,)#LUBSISONLY Anniversary Concert with Sudden Infant, Sawako, Ian (718) 834-0069, www.magneticbrooklyn.com. Epps, and more, 8 pm, $8. 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in Williams- Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ Exchange, 9 pm, FREE; burg, (718) 384-1654. -EMBERSHIPATALL#LUBS INCLUDING-ETROTECHAND4RIBECA ISONLY March 5: White Clam, The Bastards of Melody, 7:30 Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, $5; Fridays: Live blues, Galapagos pm, Rock ‘n’ Roll Drugstore, 10:30 pm, FREE; March 10 pm, $5. 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, 11: ’80s Dance Party, 9 pm, FREE; March 12: The (718) 782-5188, www.galapagosartspace.com. Newborn Naturals, Low Water, 7:30 pm, $3. —compiled by Chiara V. Cowan Sundays: Sid and Buddy Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Burlesque a.k.a. “Tassel Twirling Fun,” 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: New Rock Weekly, 8 pm, $6; Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; March 5: A Week of Kindness, 6 pm, FREE, “Dance Don’t Destroy Brooklyn,” a benefit for Develop Don’t TALK TO US… Destroy Brooklyn with the Spunklads and DJ To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include name Motormouth, 8 pm, $15; March 7: SMUT presents of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site address, dates, “Stories by Polly Frost,” 8 pm, FREE, Galapagozanga hosted by Murray Hill, 10 pm, FREE; March 8: Tom times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of performers via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a Rossi featuring the Poon Dancers with Christina Courtin, 7 pm, FREE; March 9: The Straight Girls space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Guide to Sleeping with Chicks, 7:30 pm, FREE; /-Ê " ,Ê -Ê 6 Ê " 9Ê" Ê / Ê ,-/Ê 6-/Ê /"Ê / Ê 1 Ê Ê-Ê "/Ê 6 Ê 7/Ê 9Ê "/ ,Ê " ,°Ê Ê "/Ê Ê / -Ê /Ê Ê " /" -°ÊÊ March 5, 2005 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRZ 13 New flack seeks to end ‘Horror High’ Teacher at troubled Lafayette HS working to feed positive image to press By Jotham Sederstrom Most of Argano’s press releases detail Even photographers are supposed to — Cops Swarm HS Amid Gang Fears” the Hong-Kong born senior had to be then later added, “If we had a nickel for The Brooklyn Papers events like the school’s talent show last have release forms signed before snapping and “Troublemaker Teens Sprung From rushed to Coney Island Hospital, where he every teacher that was bitten or every mi- month or an upcoming journalism work- pictures of students or teachers on school Schoolhouse ‘Jail’” and “Infamy for Hor- was treated for a broken nose. In one of the nor altercation, we’d be rich.” To those who would say there is no shop. It’s Argano’s way of shedding the grounds. ror High: TV Court Airs Girls’ Case in Bat goofier violent incidents at the school, in It was not clear by press time whether such thing as bad press, Lafayette High school’s sullied image, summed up in “We here are the spokespeople for the de- Bashing” are only a few. December 2003, a student knocked uncon- the Education Department has a policy on School officials beg to differ. headlines by newspapers (including this partment,” said Education Department The 65-year-old school has been lam- scious Principal Alan Siegel while making a individual schools deciding to use a press The Gravesend school has received so one) as “Horror High.” spokesman Keith Kalb. “I would call her the basted by the press for years, thanks to a getaway after mugging another student. liaison, although both Argano and Kalb much attention for student beatings, mug- Although Argano calls herself a spokes- community relations liaison. It’s not com- spate of attacks and allegations, including Argano, however, said that she would stressed that the position was unpaid. gings and alleged bias incidents over the woman for the school, an Education De- mon in all the schools, but she’s dedicated. an investigation by the U.S. Department of not hesitate to field calls from reporters, Argano, who began teaching at the past few years that they have taken to hir- partment spokesman insisted that she be “Everything should go through me Justice for what many say are its slow or whether about celebratory events at the school three years ago, said she only puts ing a press agent — pro bono. referred to as a “community relations liai- first,” he added, “unless she’s calling to lackadaisical responses to crime. school or brawls. out one press release a month, a job that In an effort at spin control, Lafayette son.” By either name, however, the role is say, ‘Hey, there’s a spelling bee’ or some The school’s reputation for brawling Responding to a Feb. 11 New York Post requires little time. English teacher Maria Argano has taken it unique for the department, which is noto- event like that.” reached a fever pitch last March after four article in which a student bit a Lafayette dean, “There are so many teachers here who upon herself to act as a press liaison — on rious for its rigid insistence that principals, If the headlines can be trusted, howev- thugs viciously pummeled Ching Kit Ho in Argano quickly jumped into spin mode, la- are diligent and hard working,” said a volunteer basis — to community and dai- teachers, other faculty and students steer er, it’s crime, and not spelling bees, that a dimly lit second-floor stairwell. The hon- beling the incident as run-of-the-mill. Argano. “But the media isn’t helping. We ly newspapers since September. clear of the press. the reporters are after: “School Rumblings ors student was hurt so badly, in fact, that “No skin broke,” she said of the bite, want to change that.” Plan for Bridge Park Rec Center off drawing board

Jess Wisloski side. We didn’t know why we couldn’t have The Brooklyn Papers them. We needed recreation for our teens, for our kids, there were adult leagues that would go Dismayed that new plans for Brooklyn over to Manhattan to play. You didn’t have to Bridge Park omit a Chelsea Piers-like recre- work hard to find out there was a need for recreational facility but add luxury housing, com- ational space in Downtown Brooklyn and munity members have complained the park Brooklyn Heights,” Nicholas said. lacks enough active amenities for its neigh- “I know there has not been a full analysis,” bors. said Stone, of less-costly suggestions for recre- Franklin Stone, a Cobble Hill resident and to ation. “We have built a park for summer use, but many, the godmother of recreational uses in the not year-round.” park, said this week she had yet to see any ef- Van Valkenburgh vowed to Stone, “I will as- forts from the park planners to bring any of the sure you we will carefully look at the cost of a recreational facilities suggested in earlier park recreational building.” planning workshops. In light of a recent story in Wendy Leventer, director of the Brooklyn the New York Times about a Chelsea Piers bid Bridge Park Development Corporation, a sub- to rent Pier 57 on Manhattan’s West Side, some sidiary of the Empire State Development Corp. have wondered why not move them to the that is charged with planning and building the Brooklyn Heights piers? park, said at subsequent meetings that the cost to “We do not have recreation for our children build a recreational center is “just not feasible” and ourselves upland,” Stone pointed out to lead for the park to bear in its budget. park designer Michael Van Valkenburgh at a Jan. Asked why the existing pier sheds could not be 18 meeting held in his offices to address plans used, Matthew Urbanski, an associate of Van for Pier 6 at the foot of Atlantic Avenue. Valkenburgh’s pointed out, “You don’t really need

“To me, [using Pier 6] was the perfect plan, to to talk to Chelsea Piers to know why you can’t Callan / Tom get off the BQE and drop off your kids,” Stone play soccer in here. This building is not remotely said. “My global complaint is still that the entire like Chelsea Piers. It is not structurally sound,” he area surrounding the park are not getting any- said of the shipping storage shed on Pier 6. thing in exchange. The near total absence of a Leventer said that to build anew for a recre- year-round recreational facility is a major stum- ational center on the pier would cost $50 mil- bling block for me.” lion, at least “for one with an indoor track,” like Papers The Brooklyn The planners have repeatedly cited the ex- the Chelsea Piers has. pense of building an indoor, year-round recre- “Chelsea [Piers] pays $1.5 million for their ational facility as the reason it was dropped from land from the city. That’s all. We need more than the latest designs. that,” she added. “We need 15 million dollars View of the bridge Marianna Koval, co-executive director of the every year.” Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, mentioned “A pool alone was well over a million,” The anchorage of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and everything around it, is covered in snow Tuesday after late-winter snow storm. at the same meeting that it might be too soon to added Signey Nielsen, who did the cost analysis expect everything the community wanted. of the park. “I’d really like to have an indoor recreational Van Valkenburgh concurred. “Something that center, too,” said Koval, “but we do have more generates a couple hundred thousand a year is opportunities in the future. Right now we’re get- fine — they’d probably pay us $500,000 or ting this whole park,” she said, gesturing to a $600,000 to do it. But you can’t ask the park to model of the 1.3-mile long expanse along the pay for it,” he said. waterfront. “Income generation is small on the recreational Ridge lawyer is accused of Van Valkenburgh instead plans a clear, mod- center, and development costs are large,” said Van ern-plastic, ventilated indoor soccer facility that Valkenburgh, explaining why it was scrapped. would be open year-round at Pier 6. At a press breakfast prior to a Feb. 22 public But, complained Stone, a Cobble Hill parent, meeting revealing the park plans, spokesmen for soccer alone doesn’t serve the needs of the greater the park refused to answer questions regarding how community. much revenue a sports complex could generate. bilking dead clients of millions “Their solution to all things athletic is the clear Ameeting just about revenue generation held plastic shed they’re going to put on one of the March 2 held by the BBPDC also did not address various sources. piers?” said Stone. “I’m still waiting to be con- the topic. By Jotham Sederstrom “We received part of the mon- casino in Connecticut, she was and later should the legal fund vinced.” “People don’t want a private, expensive Chelsea The Brooklyn Papers “She’s not sympathetic at ey and we are in contact with the forced into foreclose on prop- be used, is the exact value of all,” said Denise Paladino, one Joanne Nicholas, another Cobble Hill parent, Piers-style gym” said spokesman Lee Silberstein at ABay Ridge probate at- DA’s office regarding the bal- erties she owned on Staten Is- Landis’ estate. According to one who became involved with the park plan 18 the press breakfast, and he cited community dis- of three nieces named in Lan- ance,” said the hospital spokes- land and in Florida, he said. of the nieces, Simuro contends torney stands accused of dis’ will. “She couldn’t care woman, who would not divulge After shelling out more than that the estate is valued at years ago (her daughter is now 25), said she, too, cussions as his evidence. bilking millions from the was concerned about recreation. “Trust us, it wouldn’t work,” added Tom less what she did. I don’t think how much had been received. $1.5 million of her own assets to $800,000 while the family be- “What we basically wanted was, you know Montvel-Cohen, a community consultant hired estates of deceased clients, she has any remorse.” Landis family members estimat- feed her gambling addiction, lieves that with a trove of jewel- the ball fields along the East River on the other by the park. including several whose aim A telephone message left ed, however, that the hospital Simuro began dipping into the ry and other possessions it was to donate to the Brook- with Simuro seeking comment was to receive $200,000 in total. estates of mostly deceased rounds out to about $2 million. lyn Public Library and Long for this article resulted in a call Information about the eight clients, with the Landis estate Basil Capetanakis, a Bay Island College Hospital, The back from Rubenstein who to 10 other estates that may providing the lion’s share of the Ridge real estate broker and Brooklyn Papers has learned. said his client declined to have been bilked by Simuro funding, said Rubenstein. former Community Board 10 Valerie Simuro, an attorney comment directly. was not available at press time, He said it is possible that member, said that he shared NETWORKING PRODUCTIONS GROUP with an office at 12 Bay Ridge Simuro turned herself in to although Rubenstein said most Simuro clients could be eligible commercial space with Simuro Place, is accused by relatives the DA’s office in December, are linked to Bay Ridge and for recompense from the Law- in a building on Fifth Avenue at presents of her deceased clients with si- following complaints by several Staten Island. yer’s Fund for Client Protection, 76th Street in the 1970s. When phoning more than $2.5 mil- of the affected family members, Simuro, who has 20 years of a state fund providing reimburse- told of the charges, Capetanakis lion from as many as 10 said Schmetterer. Then, on Feb. experience in estate, trust, elder ment to clients who have lost expressed surprise. 1, members of the Landis fami- clients — most with roots in law, corporate guardianship money or property due to a “If I heard that the woman ly filed a formal criminal com- Bay Ridge — in order to fuel and real estate matters, devel- lawyer’s dishonest conduct. was doing something unethical plaint with the 68th Police a gambling addiction that has oped a degenerative gambling But Landis’ relatives — com- I’d be shocked,” said Cap- Precinct in Bay Ridge. left her penniless, Simuro’s problem more than five years prised of three nieces, a nephew etanakis. “She’s a lovely lady. I Surrogate Judge Ira Hark- ago, said Rubenstein. Follow- and a sister-in-law — say that a haven’t dealt with her for years, lawyer said. avy ruled on Tuesday that ing sprees to Atlantic City, Las point of contention expected to but she was always on top of “Business A hearing for one of the Paldino will be the new execu- Vegas and the Mohegan Sun be debated during the hearing, things.” families was held in Brooklyn tor of Landis’ will. Simuro re- with Surrogate Court, at 2 Johnson signed as executor. St. in Downtown Brooklyn, on According to the police March 1. complaint filed by the Landis Jerry Schmetterer, a spokes- family, Simuro is accused of Loose Dentures? man for the district attorney’s stealing $1.5 million from Lan- Style ” office, said this week that DA dis, who had hired the attorney GO AHEAD.... 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Af- actly what lies below the surface. fordable housing would be a Marlene Donnelly, a member the likelihood of such contami- * from, plus filing fee mental and Public Safety com- X12/34 mittee turned out on Monday, component, Mirski said, but she of the CB6 committee as well as nants as sulfur and petroleum and trudged through the snow- wasn’t sure how much would be Friends and Residents of Greater As for the filled canal, Mirski storm to meet in a steamy con- included. Mirski also said the de- Gowanus (FROGG) said she said Leviev Boymelgreen is not ference room above the YMCA velopers hope to use “green de- was concerned about what the in a position to do anything on Ninth Street in Park Slope. velopment” methods so the addi- state brownfields program gave about it, though it remains a con- WHY ADVERTISE? 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The best reason to advertise in 2005? — 2006! opers showed up to discuss, but needs around the canal. that didn’t identify any contami- ______many attendees were surprised to But the persistent question nants … to imply contamination brielle Done said the agency re- learn that Leviev Boymelgreen, raised had to do with exactly based on 19th-century industrial turned Boymelgreen’s application WHERE SHOULD YOU ADVERTISE? the developers who want to build what kind of contaminants were uses when the property is next to a and requested more supporting in- If you want to reach the people who live or work in Brownstone Brooklyn, on the site, recently acquired land already on the three acres owned site that has fill 18 feet above sea formation after community com- Downtown Brooklyn or Western Brooklyn, we have a vehicle for you. 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Also at the CB6 meeting was BANKRUPTCY Steven C. Joel Landes, an engineer assisting pears to be an acknowledgement that Ms. Ward was owed the money.” en-month Uniform Land Use Roper’s Feb. 28 announcement coincided with what was to be the Review Procedure (ULURP) DIVORCE/TAX PREP Leviev Boymelgreen with their Erase your debts. Get your life Cunningham first day of her retrial on charges that she doctored a retainer to elicit right away to bring community ______application for abatements through back. FREE phone consultation. ATTORNEY AT LAW the DEC’s Brownfields Cleanup $8,800 from Ward, who claims the attorney agreed to represent her discussion to a head, and look HOW DO I GET STARTED? free of charge in a dispute with a lending firm. into other issues with the site. Lovetts J. 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PERSONAL INJURY gation, bankruptcy, criminal The canal, which is beloved dential, requires hearings before MEDICAL MALPRACTICE “Believe it or not, there are those recommending that after this ordeal, and recommendations by the defense and more. by some as a historic channel of Exclusive Plaintiff’s Practice Dutch ancestors worthy of I should merely relax and be a mother and grandmother,” said Roper. community board, borough pres- Call (646) 375-2160 The deal, however, may make it difficult for Roper to even garner 40 ident, City Planning Commis- Automobile – Construction – Products preservation, and seen by others General Negligence Weekend and evening as the utilitarian industrial and percent of the vote again, as she did in her 2001 challenge of Hynes. 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UFN March 5, 2005 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 15 Arena foes stuck in Olympic spin cycle By Jess Wisloski cuse for a land grab” and that as big as we could.” with information about eminent horse of special importance to The Brooklyn Papers community process, at least in But the Olympics never came. domain and people being any appreciator of Greek history. Brooklyn “was being co-opt- “My understanding is that forced out of their homes while “Trojan Horse,” read the As members of the Interna- they send scouts,” she said. “I public subsidies are going to caption below it. tional Olympic Committee ed.” The commissioners took imagine some scouts came out support this arena.” The IOC’s final day in the city toured the five boroughs last notes, she said, but did not ask and surveyed the territory. I At least some people saw the was Thursday, and New York Tuesday, organizers from De- questions. don’t know how naive I am, but massive banners from the marked their third visit after hav- velop-Don’t Destroy Brook- But following the meeting, I supposed they would come rooftops of buildings, which ing been to Madrid and London. lyn split into factions over Kriegel held a press conference out here on Thursday morning stayed up until Thursday and Next evaluators will look at Paris whether to step inside the that, according to the activists, and at least walk up Pacific warned of land grabs in English and Moscow. The IOC will Olympic rings or worry about misconstrued their presence at Street to take a look. And we and French. choose which city will host the what’s happening on their the table as unflagging support. were waiting there for them One featured a giant, smiling 2012 Olympics on July 6. home court. DDDB spokesman Daniel The group of Prospect Goldstein said it was a bald- Heights-area residents, which faced lie. formed last year in opposition “He’s misleading and lying, to Bruce Ratner’s plans to build as is done throughout the city,” a 19,000-seat arena at the inter- Goldstein said. “We don’t have section of Flatbush and Atlantic a position on the Olympics; avenues, divided their stance on we’re agnostic on the how to handle the IOC last Olympics, and we’re against week. the bid. We’d like to ask Jay While some representatives Kreigel and their 2012 Com- landed seats at a breakfast table / Jori Klein at the Plaza Hotel Tuesday mittee if they’re even in favor morning before the IOC’s tours of the Olympics, because the of the city’s proposed Olympic bid they have outlined and put venues, others hung mammoth forth to the IOC is sure to lose. banners from buildings flanking “We’re thankful to the com- the now barren Atlantic Avenue Papers The Brooklyn mission for giving us 15 min- rail yards where the arena is an- An anti-Olympics sign hangs on a Dean Street brownstone between Flatbush and Sixth av- utes in their four-day tour of the ticipated for development. enues on Wednesday, the day before the International Olympic Committee was set to visit. city and the commissioners The latter faction, led by Pat- seemed to squirm in their seats ti Hagan and the Prospect when we told them about the / Jori Klein But members of DDDB, who Indeed, in a press conference tive who was present at the Ratner arena, particularly when Heights Action Coaltion, criti- along with PHAC pushed for following the meeting, Kriegel meeting but did not want his cized from afar those who had we told them their Olympics the meeting for weeks, went said he had met with groups that name published. “We spent the entered the “lion’s den.” were being used for real estate “It wasn’t a meeting directly ahead anyway, sharing the table supported the city’s Olympic entire time discussing all the deals,” Goldstein said. with a pro-Olympics Queens bid. problems with constructing a with the IOC,” complained Ha- While Forest City Ratner Papers The Brooklyn gan, whose PHAC turned down group. “The groups expressed their brand-new arena ... and how spokesman Barry Baum said he going to the meeting when they When a representative from views, and both groups also ex- countries in India or in South did not know whether a tour found out it would be “interme- another community group, the pressed their votes for the America would never be able to would be given of the Atlantic diated” by the city’s Olympic Clinton Special District, which Games,” said Kriegel later that afford to host the Olympics if it Yards site where the 19,000- Sacred grounds bid committee, NYC 2012. opposes the West Side stadium morning. becomes this expensive.” seat arena is proposed, the Donna Couteau-Cross of the Sac and Fox Nation walks around the grave site of Do-Hum- plans in Manhattan, dropped out Multiple calls to Kriegel’s The representative said the “I warned Dan Goldstein [of members of PHAC made their Me (1824-1843), an American Indian princess, at Green-Wood Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. DDDB] that Jay Kreigel [exec- of the meeting, saying he didn’t press officers and the NYC four members of the 13-mem- voice known anyway. utive director of NYC 2012] want to appear with groups sup- 2012 press hotline went unre- ber IOC listened with careful at- “It was hard to get anything 26. Earlier, New Yorkers gathered to save the historic monument at a fundraiser held in the would spin him in a direction porting the bid, DDDB was turned. tention and seemed “particularly across to them,” said Hagan, Green-Wood Cemetery chapel. Do-Hum-Me was the daughter of a chief of the Sac tribe he would probably regret,” she suddenly positioned as a group “It’s just ridiculous what he concerned” when she character- “So we figured the thing we who came east in early 1843. She and her husband, Cow-Hick-Kee, were hired by P.T. Bar- said. that supports the bid. said,” said a DDDB representa- ized the use of the bid as “an ex- could do is put up these banners num to perform wedding and war dances at the American Museum on Broadway. Global warming will sink REAL Brooklyn Bridge Park ESTATE

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