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Dan Zanes says Zanes’s he doesn’t write Toddler troubadour overtly political songs, but his Blacks new tune, “Wan- Brooklyn der in the Sum- mer Wind,” was sings against Ratner inspired by a vi- blues sion of Brooklyn By Gersh Kuntzman gos frontman has been singing to kids. ner’s track record: Atlantic Center, that, he says, is jeopardized by Bruce Rat- ner’s Atlantic Yards mega-development. blast The Brooklyn Papers But in this fight, he’s playing to the adults. Atlantic Terminal, Metrotech. Is Here are the excerpted lyrics: If you’re under 10, this is your Wood- “I was like everyone else who had heard this the guy we want doing the stock: Children’s folk singer Dan Zanes about the project — busy with work and single biggest development in family and I thought, well, it’s ugly, but it’s New York City?” Take a left on Kane Street And do you think you would — the Bob Dylan of the pre-school set — Another one on Henry Like to wander in the sum- inevitable,” said Zanes, who’s been so And then Zanes issued his has joined the opposition to Bruce Rat- Take a look around us mer wind busy, in fact, that he even let his member- most-damning edict (at least ner’s Atlantic Yards project and will head- For anyone we know We can take the F train Bruce ship in the Park Slope Food Co-op lapse. from the perspective of a Up the hill and down again Right on up to Ninth Street line an anti-project concert next month. When he took the time to consider the dewy-eyed 10-year-old Park Hand in hand Walk on to the park Zanes, a resident of Cobble Hill, be- “nuts and bolts” of the project — the 17 Slope Zanes fan): “Ratner gave We’ll be feeling grand To where the steel drums came a member of the advisory commit- skyscrapers, the basketball arena, the us Chuck E. Cheese. Is that the When we wander in the play Ex-Panther says summer wind Dance around in circles tee of Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn 6,900-units of housing, the thousands of best we can do for our kids?” last month and now hopes to spread his With anyone that we meet cars, the use of eminent domain to con- A spokesman for Ratner declined I’ll take you to the river All this could happen Ratner ‘disrespects anti-Ratner message through song. demn buildings where people are currently to comment. Maybe down to Red Hook On a summer Saturday “My opposition is mostly about saving living — Zanes said he could ignore it no Although Zanes will headline the Eat a few tamales us, denigrates us’ the soul of Brooklyn,” Zanes (pictured more. Saturday, June 3, concert at the Han- Over by the soccer right) told The Brooklyn Papers. “Every- “I thought, ‘Well, I live in Cobble Hill, son Place Central United Methodist games thing I do is about community — in my Basketballs are flying By Dana Rubinstein that’s not going to affect me.’ But this Church in Fort Greene, don’t expect Over by the school- The Brooklyn Papers case, the spirit that comes from making project is not just in ‘someone else’s’ any overt anti-Ratner songs. yard music. That’s what Brooklyn means right neighborhood,” he said. “I’m not that kind of songwriter,” I hear the breeze Is Bruce Ratner’s basketball card a now. That’s why we came here. But Rat- Zanes, who is known by virtually every- said Zanes, who will sing protest Call your name race card? ner’s project is in direct opposition to all one with a kid under age 12, said his job songs like “We Shall Not Be Moved,” High and low That question was raised by two fiery that’s good, soulful and communal about will be to spread the word to “busy, self- “I Don’t Want Your Millions, Mister,” black leaders at an Atlantic Yards forum last Brooklyn. People that we know centered” people like himself. and the more-subtle “Wander in the They say, “Hey there” week at First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn “We need to remember what we love “I tell people: get informed about the Summer Wind,” a classic Zanes yarn And “How’ve you Heights. about Brooklyn and stop this.” entire project and then make up your that celebrates the serendipity of just been?” A centerpiece of Ratner’s project is a bas- Across nearly a decade and on his eight mind,” he said. “Atlantic Yards is every- taking a walk in a low-rise borough Good, good, good ketball arena for his Brooklyn-bound New best-selling albums, the former Del Fue- thing Brooklyn is not. Check Bruce Rat- (see sidebar). Arthur Elgort Jersey Nets. “[He] has the audacity to talk about a bas- ketball stadium, like black people would be impressed,” said Bob Law, a radio commen- tator, Prospect Heights restaurateur and for- mer Black Panther. “Like hoops is something THE BROOKLYN we would really need. “We are really not going to sit quietly and By Gersh allow you to disrespect us and denigrate us Kuntzman Ratner’s glossy fantasyland ANGLE … [This] rings with a kind of contempt for poor people and black people.” OU NEVER KNOW what State Development Corporation of- Law hammered all night on the race issue, you’re going to get in the fice? Nice brownstones, Bruce! which has bubbled up at other forums, but morning mail: a glossy cata- Page 6: Ratner now says his was also the driving force behind the Com- Y Too bad Atlantic Yards munity Benefits Agreement Ratner signed logue, a piece of political literature, project will “provide approximately some junk mail. 3,800 permanent jobs,” down from doesn’t include any of them. with eight minority groups. Or, in the case of Bruce Ratner’s a claim three years ago that 10,000 “[Ratner believes that] because you are latest mailing to thousands of Brook- new jobs would be “created.” poor, you ought to accept any job you can lyn residents, a little bit of all three. Page 8: That smiling woman isn’t get, like, ‘You poor little ignorant Negroes,’” The man who wants to build 17 smiling anymore. Actress T. Sahara Law said. skyscrapers in between low-rise Fort Meer (pictured at left), the woman This project is The Rev. Dennis Dillon of the Brooklyn Greene and Prospect Heights sent out in the picture, told The Brooklyn between Christian Center in Fort Greene joined Law Angle that she posed for the photo in his opposition to Atlantic Yards — but Dil- his latest flyer this week, painting At- Fort Greene lantic Yards as an urban utopia. because she was “between gigs” — lon focused on the type of permanent jobs But it’s just a four-color fantasy. only to find out that the photographer and Prospect Ratner says will be created at the arena. Indeed, the flyer offers no render- sold the photo to Ratner. “That inno- Heights. Calling And he was more circumspect in his rhet- ings of the 17 Frank Gehry-de- cent day in the park [is] one of the oric. signed, Vegas-style towers. Instead, most nightmarish experiences of my it “Downtown” “The black community is not all about it showcases the very low-rise life: I have become Bruce Ratner’s is just an attempt some low-paying jobs that will force us to live elsewhere anyway,” said Dillon, who Brooklyn that Ratner’s project poster girl,” said Meer, who has a to justify 17 would overwhelm. “Stop Eminent Domain Abuse” sign evoked the civil rights movement as a model Deception is lurking everywhere in the window of her Prospect skyscrapers. for black opposition to Atlantic Yards. (see my annotated Page One, far Heights home. “My only hope for re- “We believe, like Martin Luther King did, right), so read the mailing with care: demption is to fight harder. So, that justice must roll down like waters and Page 3: Atlantic Yards will “create thanks, Bruce, for fueling my fire, righteousness like a mighty stream,” he said. thousands of needed apartments, of- my anger, my ire, my hatred of you.” But there was another man of god in the fice space [and] local retail space.” Page 10: Ratner claims that his Wow! He made the arena house who defended the Ratner project Yes, apartments are needed, but if of- community benefits agreement was disappear! Only Ratner “Ratner’s always been fair, just, concerned fice space is so badly needed, why are negotiated by eight local organiza- and compassionate to me,” said the Rev. Her- all the top floors along Fulton Street tions. But only two of them — could turn a 19,000-seat bert Daughtry of the House of the Lord Pen- being prepped for residential conver- ACORN and the New York State arena into a leafy meadow. tacostal Church in Boerum Hill. sions? And if Brooklyn is so desperate Association of Minority Contractors (It’s actually a private “He’s one of the more liberal, progressive for more retail space, why does Rat- — existed before the deal was inked, developers in the country.” ner’s Atlantic Center Mall fill out its as the New York Observer has re- roof garden.) Daughtry argued that Ratner’s project tenant list with a DMV and an Empire ported. See BLACKS on page 14 REAL ESTATE P6 In search of BROOKLYN BURY THE HOME SERVICES P16 SMART Heath and GOWANUS! DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EMPLOYMENT mom Michelle BRIEFS SEE PAGE 15 BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 May 6, 2006 Illegals do Brooklyn’s dirty work

By Dana Rubinstein She’s almost certainly right. The Brooklyn Papers Undocumented immigrants are, after all, in constant demand. Until last week, Silvia From the buildings that go up worked at a Bay Ridge cafe. to the restaurant meals that go An illegal immigrant from down to the babies that get Mexico, she decided that wheeled all around, immi- the May 1 immigrant grants — both legal and illegal rally in Sunset Park — prop up virtually every sec- was too important to tor of the Brooklyn economy. / Dana Rubinstein miss. So did five of her Take the restaurant indus- colleagues. try. In even the fanciest joints, They were all fired. the hands preparing your But Silvia was hardly bro- mirin-glazed baked salmon The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn ken up about losing her posi- / Roxanna Velandria usually belong to an undocu- tion of two years. mented worker. economy. During his seven “I’m not worried,” she said, At just 24-years-old, Jesus, years here, he’s made every- holding a sign at the rally that an illegal immigrant from thing from salads to stir-fry to read, “I lost my job to be here Puebla, Mexico, is a veteran sushi (which he doesn’t partic- today. I’ll find another job.” The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn of Brooklyn’s underground ularly care for). He got his current job the old-fashioned way — by walking into a restaurant that was under con- struction and asking for work. He’s helping to build the One immigrant tells his story eatery by hand. Once the ren- ovation is done, he’ll work in The Brooklyn Papers “After a few days of moving north, four of five people for two hours. the kitchen. To reach the Land of Oppor- we started walking across the desert to “A day later, we were taken by car to “I like what I do and I do Arizona. New York City. I had to adjust quickly. what I like,” he said. “They tunity seven years ago, Jesus, 24, “We began walking at 3 pm in single I ended up delivering stuff from a ware- staked $1,700, his safety, and his treat me well.” file, like in school. Three or four coy- house to 99-cent shops, and then I got a The jobs Jesus has held typ- future. Here is his story: otes took out pistols and made us lie job at a restaurant in Chinatown. I made ify the positions normally filled / Dana Rubinstein “I wanted to better myself. My dad down on the ground. One by one, they salads and stir-fry and sushi. If anyone by immigrants — they are asked me if I wanted to move to the searched us, making us undress to see if gets sick, they fire you. low-wage, don’t require many United States. I didn’t know anything. I we were hiding money. I lost about 600 “But overall, I am happy to be in skills, and are attained through was 17. I wanted the adventure. pesos. Brooklyn. I earn good money and have a web of contacts, by pounding

“I left Puebla, Mexico, on a Monday “Fifteen hours later, we arrived at a my own place in Bushwick. the pavement or merely stand- Papers The Brooklyn MACEO morning. My family took me to the air- small forest next to a highway [near “I like the U.S. a lot. I don’t care if ing at well-known day-laborer Silvia (bottom) joins flag- PARKER port to say goodbye, and I boarded a Phoenix]. We were divided into groups they say bad things about us. I came to pick-up sites like the parking waving immigrants during James Brown, George Clinton plane to Nogales with a friend of my fa- of 15 and piled into trucks. work. I came to earn money.” lot of the Caesar’s Bay shop- Monday’s Sunset Park rally. and Prince’s funkiest sax man ther’s. We were following a coyote. “I had to lie at the bottom of a pile of — as told to Dana Rubinstein ping center in Bensonhurst. A program of BRIC/BrooklynBEGINS Information JUNE and 15 Culture “Very few Americans apply for these jobs — cooking, pending bill in Congress that dishwashing, construction,” would cause the deportation said a restaurateur who’s been of many illegal workers. in the business for a decade. “What’s less clear, because Not only are immigrants we don’t have good data more willing to take these jobs, about it, is the percentage of but, according to the restaura- illegal immigrants in the teur, they do a better job. Brooklyn workforce.” “We prefer to train someone That’s because most employ- from the ground up anyway,” ers and immigrant groups have he said. “You want someone a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. who will come to you humble Andrew Friedman, co-director and is willing to learn. And of the advocacy group Make then you hold on to these guys the Road by Walking, says that and hopefully you treat them he has no idea what percentage well and you keep them.” of his 1,600 clients are illegal. Jesus’s story illustrates this His organization doesn’t ask. point (see sidebar). He had no Some businesses do ask for construction skills when he Social Security cards, but it’s was first hired. Now he can do little more than a formality. delicate carpentry with the “Anyone can get some type best of them. of paper that says something While the number of posi- on it,” said the restaurateur. tions filled by undocumented “And most people will take it, workers is elusive, experts say photocopy it, and file it some- the number is very high. where. A lot of these guys are “Even in the highest-end even paying taxes.” restaurants, the majority of the Like anyone who works so employees, at every level, ex- deeply in the shadows, undoc- cept the management, has umented workers are subject been illegal immigrants,” said to abuse. the restaurateur. “There are some restaurants The Brooklyn Chamber of that are great places to work, Commerce estimates 20,000 and there are others where the jobs borough-wide in ac- restaurant owner is mistreat- commodation and food services ing or exploiting workers,” — many held by immigrants. said Friedman. “Immigrant workers are of Jesus knows this from first- vital importance across the hand experience. At one Brooklyn economy, in a vari- restaurant where he worked, ety of sectors,” said Kenneth employees who got sick were Adams, president of the told to stay home and rest — chamber, which opposes a permanently. Stop and eat the wild violets

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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT An ugly payoff

HE PRICE OF A CLEAR conscience Shades of Joni Mitchell: “They paved par- selves on the defensive when a reporter — our dropped dramatically this week with adise to put up a parking lot.” own Gersh Kuntzman — said that $10,000 T the news that Century 21, the depart- No one argues that the Mark Lanes was didn’t seem to be a heck of a lot of scratch. ment store chain with a massive presence “paradise” — but in a neighborhood that re- “But other companies don’t give anything,” on 86th Street in Bay Ridge, had given cently saw one of its two movie theaters one local business leader said. close, where parents are desperate to find safe Actually, they do it all the time — witness four youth groups checks for $2,500. places for their kids to play or hang out, and Bruce Ratner’s sponsorship of this year’s PS What could be wrong with a donation of where seniors are constantly looking for 321 spring dance and auction in Park Slope. $10,000 from a family-owned corporation to something to do, the loss of the Mark Lanes The problem is that companies like Century struggling neighborhood groups? Nothing — will hit Bay Ridge hard. 21 and Forest City Ratner, promoting its At- if the checks are written for the right reasons. But that isn’t Century 21’s concern. Only lantic Yards mega-development against heavy But Century 21’s donations amount to blood after the fact — and only after relentless community opposition, seem to think they money. Only a few months ago, residents, prodding by City Councilman Vincent Gen- can buy off the public for a song. elected officials and indeed this newspaper tile (D-Bay Ridge) — did the company cough Century 21 is destroying a community re- decried the department store for buying a up a little dough for a reeling community. source to make it easier for discount shoppers well-liked bowling alley and planning to tear Local officials feted company officials at a to park their SUVs and spend their money. it down to build a multi-level parking garage. press conference on Monday, but found them- For that, $10,000 is a paltry sum.

LETTERS Papers Cristian Fleming © The Brooklyn After IND, the reformers need reform To the editor: For more than two years, Brooklyn the 1990-2000 Census as evidence came on strong in 1998 and has not male District Leader Alan Fleishman As a new member of the venerable citizens with a vast array of serious that blacks are not being pushed out abated as of this date. Therefore, your at a diner in Park Slope. political club, Independent Neighbor- concerns about Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic of Brooklyn. pithy retort to my commentary is ir- But, for the record, there was a hood Democrats (IND), I am also a Yards proposal have been locked out of First of all, Brooklyn demograph- relevant. Kelly Grill, Cobble Hill redheaded female district leader en- newly disenfranchised member (“New the development’s review process, both ics from 1998 to 2006 are not cov- gaged in animated conversation with Dems locked out,” April 22). by state and city agencies, as well as ered in the Census you quote. Mr. Spitzer and Gov. Carey. IND’s executive board took the ex- elected office holders. Next, blacks are not the only peo- Simonized Feeling like chopped liver, I re- treme, wrongheaded, shortsighted For the largest single-source devel- ple being pushed out of previously To the editor: quest some acknowledgement of and contemptible measure of moving opment proposal in the history of affordable Brooklyn neighborhoods. Whoa! Your front-page story on this. Jo Anne Simon, District Leader Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc. its stated and publicized congression- New York City, this is unacceptable. Arabs, Puerto Ricans, Asians, many Hugh Carey’s endorsement of Eliot at 55 Washington St, Ste 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201 al and state race endorsement dates So concerned citizens, and opponents ethnic groups suffer the same fate. Spitzer (“New Odd Couple,” April Editor’s note: Acknowledgement Phone (718) 834-9350 weeks earlier in order to block the en- of that project who seek sensible and The Anglo Anschluss of Brooklyn 29) mentioned that they met with provided — with our apologies. Established 1978. Copyright 2006. • Ed Weintrob, President (ext 105) dorsement vote eligibility of new responsible development, have dues-paying members. sought to find their place in the few PUBLISHER Celia Weintrob (ext 104) The measure has disenfranchised remaining corners of the political EDITOR Gersh Kuntzman (ext 119) anywhere between 70 and 100 new world that allow and encourage the SENIOR EDITOR /PRODUCTION MANAGER members. It seems that the club voices of citizens and voters. Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) board, which seeks to grow the club, Political clubs are one of those last GO BROOKLYN/BROOKLYN BRIDE EDITOR was not pleased with who joined the Protect the protectors Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) corners of grassroots politics, where ART DIRECTOR Leah Mitch club. In so doing, the board has se- sunlight can shine on processes and (ext 127) verely harmed its integrity. To the editor, tragedy, but it is even more so when it effort in the City Council to call on the OFFICE MANAGER Charna Brown (ext 101) candidates. And the opportunity to When it comes to fighting crime in might have been prevented with a mayor to buy 18,000 state-of-the-art participate in ground-level endorse- and making sure our communities are more up-to-date bulletproof vest. It vests for New York’s Finest. The latest COMPOSITION OWNERSHIP: Copyright 2006 Brooklyn Paper Publications ments is a key part of the club safe, the men and women in the Police forces us to ask a critical question: as vests are capable of stopping bullets Inc. All content prepared by our staff, including ARTWORK, DESIGN and COPY, remain the sole property of The Brooklyn Papers and may not be re- process. Department truly are New York’s cops put their lives on the line to pro- traveling at higher velocities and offer Send a letter Yet now, IND, Brooklyn’s premier produced without the Publisher’s written permission. Finest. Crime is down. Arrests are up. tect us, can the city do more to protect added protection to vulnerable areas EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: The Brooklyn Papers assumes no responsibil- By mail: Letters Editor, Brooklyn reform club, has closed that window And day after day, our brave officers put them? The answer is yes. under the arm and around the neck — ity for unsolicited materials. Articles, story ideas, letters, photography, and all Papers, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, and blocked that sunlight, removing yet themselves in harm’s way to keep New Police Commissioner Raymond Kel- the area where Officer Mosomillo was other materials delivered to The Brooklyn Papers, whether or not solicited NY 11201 another forum for political engagement. by Publisher or Publisher’s agent and whether or not they contain or are York the safest big city in the world. ly recently testified that approximately fatally wounded. otherwise accompanied by restrictions on publication or use, will be treat- By fax: (718) 834-9278. What, I wonder, are they all so Yet many New Yorkers recall half of the NYPD — nearly 18,000 offi- I have also introduced legislation to ed as unconditionally assigned to The Brooklyn Papers for publication and By email: afraid of? tragedies like the death of Police Offi- cers — wear older, less-protective vests. reimburse officers who choose to up- copyright purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Publisher prior [email protected] to publication. All submitted material becomes the property of The Brooklyn Daniel Goldstein, Prospect Heights cer Anthony Mosomillo, a Benson- These outdated vests do not take advan- grade or add attachments to their vests. Papers which may edit, publish and assign the material for use in any medi- All letters must be signed and hurst resident, who was fatally shot tage of new technology that protects vul- As weaponry gets more sophisticated um now known or later developed. Submissions will not be returned and may include the writer’s home address while arresting a criminal for a parole nerable areas along the sides of the body and criminals become more brazen, not be acknowledged. and phone number (only the writer’s Note on your note violation. Although Officer Mosomillo and around the neck. helping officers wear a more protective ADVERTISING: Subject to Terms Governing Acceptance of Advertising pub- name and neighborhood are pub- To the editor: vest is a simple, commonsense plan to lished in our latest rate card. CIRCULATION: Net, based on period norms. lished with the letter).Letters may was wearing a bulletproof vest, he was For police officers to put their lives You ran my letter in a recent issue save lives. It’s also the right thing to do. NATIONAL AFFILIATIONS: The Brooklyn Papers is a member of Indepen- be edited and will not be returned. struck in the neck, a section left unpro- on the line without the proper safety dent Free Papers of America (IFPA), Suburban Newspapers of America The earlier in the week you send (“Racial plagues,” April 29), but tected by his vest. equipment is just plain wrong. Councilman Vincent Gentile (SNA), National Newspaper Association (NNA). Lisited in SRDS. your letter, the better. added an “editor’s note” which cited The death of any police officer is a That’s why I have spearheaded an (D-Bay Ridge)

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/ Gersh Kuntzman owner of the Third Avenue pie joint, told appreciated it. The Brooklyn Papers. “It was the only place [in Downtown] to get a decent It could have been worse. In hopes of slice,” groused Reggie Brown, an electrician who had the un- avoiding last year’s waffling, the club em- enviable job of dismantling the parlor’s four brick ovens. “All ployed a numbering system that hid the day long people are knocking on the door, crying, ‘You broke identity of the 11 participating pizzerias. The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn my heart.’ ” “I know that a group of Democrats Carlone is now considering selling the family owned Joe Carlone of the now-shuttered Nick and Joe's Pizza on tends to have 14 opinions on every topic, recipe — and the father and son name — for a franchise. Court Street in Brooklyn Heights this week. but we will pick a winner this year,” Pierre Lehu, the club’s second vice president, said as members of the club gathered last week at The Pour House on Third Avenue. “One winner, that is.” As the pizzas started showing up, the club was clearly divided along partisan Keep safe with your iPod lines. Some genuinely wanted to get seri- ous about pizza (and, of course, complain The Brooklyn Papers who will mark them with ink at any of the NYPD’s transit in Crown Heights): 2399 Ful- about the Bush Administration). But oth- Readers of the police that can only be seen under a bureau offices. Area locations ton St. (at Van Sinderen Av- ers were there just to eat, drink and com- are: 333 Schermerhorn St. (be- enue in East New York): and plain about the Bush Administration. blotter in The Brooklyn black light. If such registered devices tween Nevins and Third av- 2800 West Sixth St. (at Nep- Club President Jeannie May took the Papers may have noticed are stolen, but later found, enues in Boerum Hill); 960 tune Avenue in Coney Island). competition seriously, although she admit- that iPod theft is one of the cops can return them to their Carroll St. (at Franklin Avenue — Susan Cosier ted that, despite the club’s egalitarian most prevalent crimes in rightful owners. stance on most social issues, she had a Brooklyn. The NYPD “prejudice in favor of cheese.” People who register their / Julie Rosenberg wants to reverse the trend. “I’m from Wisconsin, you know,” she electronics also get a “Gear said. A new program will allow Guard” that can be attached to In the end, May voted for Peppino’s — owners of iPods, cellphones, zippers to protect easy targets Prime-time mug and was pleased when the plurality of her and other handheld electronic on the subway. members did, too. devices to register their eye- The new program is free. “As a Democrat, it does feel nice to Paper The Brooklyn catching items with the police, Register your handheld device of teen in Slope back a winner from time to time,” she Joe Mancino and his sister Rosanna of Peppino's Pizza, voted the best pizza in said. Bay Ridge by Brooklyn Democrats for Change. The Brooklyn Papers In exit polls, Peppino’s vot- ers praised the outstanding Four thieves — one riding a bike — robbed a 14-year-old Pizza alla Vodka, a standout walking down Seventh Avenue in broad daylight April 27, pie featuring proscuitto, mush- The Most police said. rooms, fresh mozzarella and a We’re home delivered The robbers approached the teen as he reached the corner of vodka-infused sauce. Berkeley Place, around 5:30 pm, and asked, “You want to fight And the selection earned The Brooklyn Papers are now home delivering newspapers every Memorable Funeral tonight?” But they chose to talk instead, and the conversation begrudging support from Saturday throughout Brownstone Brooklyn. Ft. Greene can offer your loved one ended with the thugs snatching the boy’s high-end cellphone — some Republicans. Because we’re limiting our delivery to one or allegedly worth $400 — and fleeing along Eighth Avenue. two newspapers per building (thus avoiding the kind (and surrounding areas) “They picked Peppino’s?” The youngster gave police a description of three out of four said John Quaglione, an aide of wasteful, litter-producing clutter generated by robbers. Now they’re looking for three black men, one 5-foot-5 to state Sen. Marty Golden some circular distributors): Enjoy the serenity of with dreadlocks, another 5-foot-10, bald and wearing glasses, the (R-Bay Ridge). “I like Pep- 1) If a neighbor picks up your building’s Papers before you get a chance, you can still get a Paper a comfortable chapel third 5-foot-3 with cornrows. pino’s. It has the feeling of an — at one of our 400 “bulk drop” locations. For a located in the historical old-fashioned pizza parlor. I must say, it is a good choice!” location near you, go to BrooklynPapers.com. Fort Greene-Clinton Hill area. Others were less conciliato- 2) If you live in a large apartment house, we can ry. deliver an adequate quantity of newspapers to your Services customized to meet your needs. “Casa Calamari, on 86th lobby — but only with your building’s permission. No cars allowed Street and Third Avenue, is Please call Charna Brown at (718) 834-9350, ext. 101. Serving Fort Green-Clinton Hill the preferred choice of the 3) If The Paper has been delivered to your house for over 40 years Starting today (Saturday), Willoughby Street, between Pearl Brooklyn Young Republican and you do not want The Paper delivered in the and Adams streets in Downtown Brooklyn, will be closed to ve- Club,” said the club’s new future, we will put you on our “opt out” list. Please respond online at www.BrooklynPapers.com. Robert F. Cranford Funeral Home hicular traffic so a pedestrian plaza can be built. Once completed, president, Bob Capano. “I’m planters will separate the pedestrian corridor from traffic and the sure the Brooklyn Democrats As always, The Brooklyn Papers are free. 203 DeKalb Ave. (bet. Adelphi & Carlton) city will fill the pocket-sized plaza with benches, chairs, tables for Change put a lot of time We hope you enjoy it. (718) 625-4656 and freshly painted bike racks. — Ariella Cohen into deciding their favorite FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Robert F. Cranford & Eva J. Cranford

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They don’t live there.” or visit: www.hnjbklyn.org “My life right now is, I Stein was an unapologetic Smartmom. (Dumb Editor note: But they’re not here now, are Still, Smartmom’s opinion of wouldn’t say reduced to food, treasure trove of information Down, girl.) they, thought Smartmom. Healthmichelle was rising to Accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools but my duties in life are that I about Heath and Michelle. “I Next, Smartmom checked Smartmom headed to Hoyt new heights. They are so cool wake up, cook breakfast, clean also saw the two of them at an out the various children’s bou- Street, where, she’d heard, the to see the beauty in this very Supported by the Holy Name Foundation the dishes, prepare lunch, clean afternoon screening of ‘Grizzly tiques on Smith Street. Smart- dashing couple lived. 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Curtis GO Brooklyn Editor HOME On May 11, “Sundance Institute at BAM” kicks off with an invitation-only screening of the film, hile Brooklyn furniture makers Bklyn Designs takes place May 12-14 at “Little Miss Sunshine.” several locations, including St. Ann’s Ware- and product designers are already house [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUM- Before the tears start to flow, rest assured that there sought after for their clever con- BO, (718) 254-8779] and Bklyn Designs are tickets remaining for most of the screenings of 15 W Gallery, 37 Main St. The “Blockparty” exhibit cepts, top-notch craftsmanship and ironic feature length and docu- is on display at 267A State St., between Smith wit, they’re increasingly getting a rep for an and Hoyt streets in Boerum Hill; a shuttle bus mentary films culled environmentally friendly work ethic, too. to and from DUMBO will be stopping there from January’s festival At this year’s edition of the annual home every half-hour. Bklyn Designs hours are May in Park City, Utah, as 12 (for trade only), from 10 am to 8 pm; May decor showcase, Bklyn Designs, 13, from 10 am to 7 pm; and May 14, from 11 wells as the panel dis- more than 20 of the 57 ex- am to 6 pm. Tickets, which include admission cussions, filmmaker hibitors will be show- to all show venues and seminars on May 13 Q&As, and musical per- and 14, are $12 and are available at the ing products that are door, at the Web site and Brooklyn Indus- formances that continue good for the earth tries locations. For a list of exhibitors, through May 21. and home. visit www.brooklyndesigns.net. Among the Sundance “Some of the Film Festival selections exhibitors who being screened is Mark are building materials to fill out some Dornford-May’s “Son of green now of the found materials, Man” (pictured), which sets Jesus’s life in modern- haven’t in the past,” but I also buy recycled day South Africa. This movie will be shown May 14 explained Karen things.” For in- at 6:15 pm and May 15 at 9:30 pm. Auster, producer of the stance, her “Spring The co-winner of the jury prize in short filmmak- Brooklyn Chamber of Line” of screens is ing, Adam Parrish King’s short film “The Wraith of Commerce event, which made from uphol- Cobble Hill,” is, indeed, set in our very own borough. features the largest number of stery springs. “Wraith” will be shown as part of a short film pro- participating green designers to date. “It’s part Sam Kragiel of gram on May 14 at 12:30 pm and May 16 at 9:30 pm. of our culture; it’s more mainstream now.” Brave Space says his For a complete list of Sundance Institute One of the designers, who not only cre- company “tries to implement non-toxic, events — including the May 21 panel discussion ates furniture from sustainable materials, but sustainably produced” materials whenever with Allison Anders, Hal Hartley, David O. Russell, is also a source of such materials for his fel- possible, and all of their furniture’s finishes John Waters and Janet Maslin — visit low artists, is Bart Bettencourt. His Betten- Creature comforts: At Bklyn Designs in DUMBO, May 12-14, Williamsburg’s Swigg are water-based or organically produced oils. www.bam.org/sundance. For tickets, visit the box court Green Building Supplies in Williams- will showcase its “Swigg Critters II,” crafted from hand-screened vinyl and stuffed “You can’t consider one facet of the envi- office at 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in burg supplies designers, like those from East with 100 percent polyester fiber fill and poly pellets. ronmental movement to be irrelevant be- Fort Greene or call (718) 777-FILM. — LJC Williamsburg’s Brave Space, and he uses re- cause it’s only doing a small part,” said newable resources and non-toxic adhesives Kragiel in response to Williams. “It’s a and finishes in his own Bart Bettencourt fur- with green materials is increasingly neces- feature film, “Brother’s Shadow. “I get things growing and necessary movement.” niture line. sary “as population increases and we deplete out of Dumpsters and things that are going to At Bklyn Designs, Brave Space will exhib- “A couple of years ago, no one was doing our natural resources,” but New York maga- be thrown away — as a result, the materials are it its “Hollow” line of furniture, made from FASHION it, and that’s why we started [Green Building zine’s Ben Williams recently sniffed that the repurposed. Sometimes I have to buy certain Bettencourt’s Plyboo, a bamboo product. Supplies],” Bettencourt told GO Brooklyn. greenies are deceiving themselves. “It acts like a hardwood,” explained “Now people are starting to see there’s a “Given that eco-friendly furniture Kragiel. “It has the strength and density of market for it. can have little impact on the environ- hardwood, and we like using it because it Indie threads “The wood alternatives have come to a ment at such small production levels, comes in a sheet. But it has a strength and point where they are as good or better than it cannot help but be more about the resilience you can’t find in normal ply- After three years, fashion-forward Brooklynites their environmentally damaging counter- idea of saving the Earth than actually wood.” — with a heart — know the place to be is by the parts: those that have finishes that have doing it,” Williams wrote. Kragiel believes customers will pony up the runway at Tuesday’s annual “Fashion on Fulton & heavy-metal drying agents, or are formalde- Susan Woods of DUMBO’s As- slightly higher price tag of green materials. Friends” event at the Brooklyn Museum. hyde-based, or have off-gas or ozone-deplet- woon showroom disagrees. “It doesn’t cost THAT much more,” he Year after year, borough clothing and accessory ing chemicals in their finishes that lead to “Every contribution that people said. “It doesn’t look as cheap as compara- designers have come together for the fundraiser, poor indoor air quality, or particle board or make is very important to the envi- ble materials; it looks more expensive and which benefits Brooklyn Community Housing and fiber board from virgin trees rather than in- ronment,” Woods told GO Brooklyn. it’s durable and has the green selling point Services (BCHS). dustrial by-products.” “I buy biodegradable dish soap and that makes it worthwhile.” Karen La Porte, of Bettencourt also collaborates with Carlos that’s a good thing. Brooklyn designers like Kragiel, Woods Boerum Hill’s Ouvrez Salgado to create a line of furniture fashioned “Some of these people are not at a and Bettencourt are proving that employing La Porte, is one of the from 100 percent reclaimed lumber, Scrapile. point where they are able to make eco-friendly materials doesn’t mean sacrific- many artists who have At Bklyn Designs, Scrapile works will be big runs — or they don’t want to. ing durability, form or function, so their sent their fashions down exhibited as well as pieces from Betten- Many of the people in Bklyn De- pieces — and the philosophy behind using the catwalk since the court’s line. signs are new to the industry, like those materials — can’t help but influence beginning. He will also display pieces he created with myself. It takes a while to establish even more consumers and manufacturers to “This year, I’m Colleen Smiley, a textile designer from oneself.” jump on the green bandwagon. showing a lot of silk Williamsburg, such as an ottoman with a At Bklyn Designs, Woods will exhibit “If it seems naïve now to say that green pieces, such as a silk wood base topped with a white-hemp cush- her metal and bent poplar wood pieces that Bamboo duo: Brave Space’s “Hollow Ta- design is making an environmental impact, charmeuse dress in ion. are “on the cusp between art and functional bles,” crafted from bamboo with an or- watch for a year or two and see if you feel brown and silver satin — “She does a lot of work with vintage and objects.” ganic finish, come in a utility table size and the same way,” wagers Bettencourt. “There’s 1940s-vintage inspired reclaimed fabrics,” he said. “I do a lot of recycling,” said Woods, end table version, which has a number definitely a growing trend and the supply is pieces,” La Porte told Bettencourt says that making furniture whose work is shown in Todd Yellin’s new of folds that create pockets for storage. just starting to catch up with the demand.” GO Brooklyn. “I love doing the show and see- ing what other designers are doing, and it always has such great energy. And it’s a great cause.” Peek at the Joneses Randolph Waterman A silent auction will Whether looking to meet their neighbors, to quitectonica that are slated to rise in this his- Triangle Park. For information, visit add to the excitement of watching the sartorial tempta- find inspiration for their own interior design toric ’hood. www.historicfortgreene.org. tions strut by in the Beaux Arts Court — “a gorgeous project or just to get some exercise, decorating The Heights tour, “The Brooklyn Land- “The Brooklyn Landmarks House and space,” says La Porte (whose 2005 ensemble is pic- junkies won’t want to miss this month’s house marks House and Garden Tour” (pictured), Garden Tour,” takes place May 13, from tured above). Proceeds from bidding and ticket sales tours in Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene. takes place on May 13 and benefits the Brook- 12:30 pm to 4 pm, followed by pastries support BCHS, which provides housing and support to On Sunday, select Fort Greene residents lyn Heights Association. Among the crowd and tea in the garden of Plymouth Church formerly homeless people and others in need. will open their homes for a self-guided tour, pleasers on this self-guided tour are an 1848 of the Pilgrims from 3 to 5 pm. Tickets are BCHS will honor restaurateur-chef Alan Hard- which benefits the Fort Greene Association, brick house with a Japanese tea garden and the $30 and can be purchased by phone at ing, host of Discovery Home Channel’s “Cookin’ in a community advocacy group. newly restored ceiling murals in the Zion Ger- (718) 858-9193 or on the Web site Brooklyn,” among others. Among this tour’s highlights are access to man Evangelical Lutheran Church’s sanctuary. www.brooklynheightsassociation.org. On “Fashion on Fulton & Friends” takes place the top of the Williamsburgh Bank Tower, rare “Transition/Fort Greene” takes place the day of the tour, tickets will be sold at May 9 at 6 pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 glimpses of the interiors of Victorian-era May 7, from noon to 5 pm, rain or shine. the entrance to St. Ann’s School, 129 Pier- Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect homes (decorated in a wide array of styles) and Tickets are $20 in advance at Tillie’s of repont St. at Clinton Street. The tour does Heights. Tickets are $100 and up. For informa- the exhibit “Fort Greene Modern,” which fea- Brooklyn [248 DeKalb Ave. at Vanderbilt not permit photography or children under tion, call Brooklyn Community Housing and Ser- tures artist’s renderings of cutting-edge struc- Avenue, (718) 783-6140]. On the day of age 13, except infants in front-packs. vices at (718) 222-1808, ext. 132 or visit tures by Enrique Norten, Hugh Hardy and Ar- the tour, $25 tickets are available at BAM — Lisa J. Curtis www.bchands.org. — LJC Judith Angel

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ocotte was the only French bistro on Fifth Avenue when it opened in C2002. Not long afterward, this commercial strip of 99-cent stores and greasy spoons began a culinary turn- around. Joining the few intrepid restau- rateurs, like Cocotte’s owners Bill and Christine Snell, came chefs who opened French cafes, Thai places, Ital- ian trattorias and bars. Cats Before long, Fifth Avenue was the second — and much improved — Sun., May 21, 2006 at 4 PM coming of Smith Street. Having so many dining choices can Tickets start at just $20! be a wonderful thing, but it can pose a Don’t miss your chance to experience the 25th Anniversary tour of CATS! With over problem: with new places to sample, 45,000 performances in twenty-six countries, what began as a musical about cats after customers sometimes forget the older Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become gems in their midst. the longest running show in Broadway’s history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including That’s what happened to me. Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies, including I never made a decision to stop visit- the hit song, Memory. And you thought cats only had nine lives! ing Cocotte (French for “chicken”); I just got busy giving the newcomers a

try. Before you could say “coq au vin,” Mango / Greg Call or Go Online Today! a year went by between meals there. (718) 951-4500 During that time, executive chef Re- BrooklynCenterOnline.org becca Peters and pastry chef Valerie Pryor moved on. I’d heard that the

Walt Whitman Theatre, one block from the junction of Flatbush & Nostrand Avenues Snells hired Adam Ross (formerly of Papers The Brooklyn Support provided by Salt, a four-star restaurant in Cam- bridge, Mass.), who was turning out There isn’t a better way to welcome Shanks for the memories: At Co- elegant, boldly flavored fare. I’d also spring than with an icy cold, crisp — cotte restaurant in Park Slope, Chef heard that the desserts, executed by yet slightly sweet — flute of Kir Adam Ross (at left) serves up a Richard Chirol, were impressive. Royale. The old-fashioned cocktail is braised lamb shank (above), which I never know what to expect when made with champagne tinged with he marinates for 14-hours then I’ve been away from a restaurant for a creme de cassis, the black currant-fla- serves with turnips and artichokes. while: the menu can seem dated; what- vored liqueur. ever I enjoyed about the ambience Another touch of spring is Ross’s could lose its charm at second glance. bright green pea soup. He kept the bundle is served juicy like a plump Neither proved true during a recent seasoning down to a minimum so the sausage. Slices of orange and anise- visit to Cocotte, vegetable’s fresh- tinged fennel lighten the dish with cit- where Christine ness stayed strong rus notes. It’s delectable. still acts as the DINING and clear. Creme So was the 14-hour braised lamb charming hostess. fraiche added a shank, but this dish was a touch heavy I’d forgotten Cocotte (337 Fifth Ave. at Fourth touch of tartness on a warm night. Ross served the Street in Park Slope) accepts Master- how lovely Co- Card and Visa. Entrees: $10-$22. The to it, while mint hearty meat with sunchokes, pieces of

cotte’s dining restaurant serves dinner Tuesday brightened the Mango / Greg silky, slow-cooked turnips and string room is. On the through Sunday; brunch is available taste. A brittle, beans that added a necessary touch of from 11 am to 3 pm on weekends. first Sunday even- Closed Mondays. For reservations, call extra salty strip green to the plate. ing, when the (718) 832-6848. of house-cured Like Ross, Chirol takes familiar weather finally pancetta balanced fare and gives it a contemporary spin.

felt like spring, on the rim of the Papers The Brooklyn Rice pudding, the humblest of the cafe’s tall windows were opened bowl. One nibble of the intense bacon, desserts, travels to the tropics when wide, allowing breezes to ruffle the paired with a spoonful of the warm was as attractive on the plate as it was the grains and moist golden raisins are sheer golden curtains. The walls are soup, made a little cha-cha on the a pleasure to consume. cooked in coconut milk. The dish is covered with dark wood and lit by tongue. Big, grilled scallops sat over lus- finished with a scoop of intense man- stained glass chandeliers, so the space He played the same salty/delicate ciously creamy mashed potatoes. go sorbet, candied walnuts and banana is romantically dark in the colder dance in another appetizer of aspara- Small chunks of braised sunchokes slices that have a hard cap of cara- months, and full of light from the gus spears, tossed in champagne vinai- — which are actually tubers — added melized sugar. street during the warmer seasons. With grette and topped with slices of house- nuttiness, while a dab of cherry toma- Flourless chocolate cake is served its deep-stained wood floors and white cured duck breast. The vegetables had to salad, freshened with cilantro, just as it should be: in a small, warm linen tablecloths, its aesthetic is nei- a nutty, lemony taste; the meat was brightened the plate. circle, enveloped on one side by a disc ther farmhouse cute nor Parisian chic, tender and rimmed with crisp fat. One stunning entree was the slow- of chewy hazelnut meringue and but something comfortably in be- Coarse grains of sea salt intensified roasted pork shoulder bundles. Ross topped with a spoonful of Guinness- tween. each ingredient and added a playful roasted the meat with orange juice, Stout-tinged gelato. The dinner I recently had there was crunch to the dish. A warm poached rosemary and garlic for five hours un- Cocotte may be an old-timer in the indeed elegant, but also earthy and at- egg dripped over the works. til it took on the texture of confit, and Fifth Avenue dining scene, but it’s my tractively — yet simply — plated. An entree of grilled sea scallops then wrapped in fatback. Each little latest favorite. Catering to clients It’s no longer possible to make reservations at Asian ingredients,” he says. Restaurant Gia. The ivy-covered brownstone, furnished in the The modern cafe in Fort Greene closed on Jan. 1, contemporary style of French designer Christian Li- but the fans of Ian Grant (pictured in 2003), Gia’s aigre, is available for private events. Its two rooms owner and chef, will be delighted to learn that he is with dark wood floors, shelves of art books and long now concentrating on A La Carte Catering and Event limestone bar make an elegant setting for up to 150 Services. people. Off-premise catering is available, too. Housed in the same two-level space as Gia, the A La Carte Catering and Event Services (68 full-service catering and party planning operation spe- Lafayette St. between South Portland and South cializes in upscale fare for corporate and residential Elliott streets in Fort Greene) accepts American clients, including on- and off-site wedding receptions. Express, MasterCard and Visa. The catering serv- “The restaurant was doing well,” says Grant, “but ice is open from 9 am to 8 pm, Monday through / Greg Mango / Greg we were ready for a change. The catering side of the Saturday, and Sundays from 10:30 am to 3 pm. business was taking off, so it made sense to concen- For more information on services and pricing, call trate on that.” Grant, who cooked in the kitchens of (718) 246-0139. DUMBO’s The River Cafe and Manhattan’s Jean- The Manhattan location of A La Carte is 1 West Georges and Bouley, offers a full range of dishes St., Suite 100. For information, call (646) 274-1409.

The Brooklyn Papers file The Brooklyn “prepared in the French technique and influenced by — Tina Barry

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Come & enjoy a full screen movie 8:30 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern & our special $18 prix fix Where to Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Free. PILATES DAY: In honor of the third annual International Pilates Day, Half Moon “Crêpes à gogo” SAT, MAY 6 Pilates offers classes. 9 am to 6 pm. Eastern Athletic Club, 43 Clark St. Reser- WEDNESDAY OUTDOORS AND TOURS vations necessary. (917) 363-3394. Free. SIDEWALK SALE: Plants, books, appli- Savory, sweet, delicious & cheap, CRUISE THE LULLWATER: Guided tours on ances, food, vintage and new clothing, you’ll get addicted! the electric boat Independence. See toys, and more. Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn’s flora and fauna by water. $10, between Greene and DeKalb avenues. $6 children. Noon to 12:45 pm. Prospect 10 am to 6 pm. (718) 636-9263. Two-for-One THURSDAY Park Boathouse. Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 965-8943. PILATES SEMINAR: Learn how to access Buy one entrée; get one free, your inner voice. $25. 10 am to noon. INTRO TO BIRD WATCHING: at Prospect Pilates Garage, 291 Eighth St. (718) 765- exclusive in Park Slope Park. Noon to 1:30 pm. Prospect Park 1235. Boathouse. Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400 ext. ANIMAL ADOPTION: Dogs, cats, and bun- FRIDAY Kids Eat for Free 101. Free. nies available for adoption. 11 am to 4 Between 5:30 & 7pm URBAN RANGER WALK: Learn about the pm. The Christ Church of Bay Ridge, history of Fort Greene Park. Ranger-led 73rd Street and Ridge Boulevard. (718) walk discusses fort’s role in the 836-2600. SATURDAY & SUNDAY Revolutionary War and the prisoners of FILM FEST: Fifth annual Woman of African Brunch between 11am & 3pm war who are entombed in a vault. 1 pm. Descent Film Festival. 11 am to 6 pm. Meet at Visitor’s Center, Myrtle Avenue Kumble Theater, Long Island University, at Washington Park. Call 311. Free. 1 University Place at Flatbush Avenue SUNDAY Night BOAT TOUR: Boat around Brooklyn while Extension and DeKalb Avenue. (718) BYO learning about the history of Prospect 625-0080. Free. Park. $10, $6 children. 1:15 pm to 2 pm. MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING: hosted by Prospect Park Boathouse. Enter park at The Lutheran Church of the Good Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) Shepherd. 11:30 am to 4 pm. 7420 965-8943. Fourth Ave. (718) 745-8520. WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts LUNCH & LECTURE: Congregation B’nai the Metro Tour Service, taking a walk Avraham presents “Positive Parenting,” SpringSpring through Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and with Rabbi Shmuel and Rivkah Zahler Brooklyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Stauber. $25, $35 non-members, $18 Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, 333 students and seniors, $10 children. Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Lunch served. 1:30 pm. 117 Remsen St. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: presents Mike (718) 596-4840 ext. 18. Daisey in “Great Men of Genius.” $12. ARTIST TALK: Tabla Rasa Gallery hosts a is Back talk: “Collaborative Art: How It is Back 70 N. Sixth Street. (212) 868-4444. Happens.” 2 pm. 224 48th St. (718) 833- PERFORMANCE 9100. Free. CONCERT: Brooklyn Public Library’s BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Floating Central branch presents the Brooklyn Clouds” (1955). $10, $7 children and College Conservatory of Music in a pro- seniors. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and Restaurant gram of piano music. 2 pm. Grand Army 9:30 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- atat CocotteCocotte Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. FILM. www.bam.org. DANCE: Site-specific dance theater work KNIT ONE, PERL TWO: Creative Arts for 12 dancers, choreographed by Studio hosts a “Pic-knit.” Knit and nosh Abigail Levine. 5 pm and 6 pm. Brook- while working on your own creation. 337 Fifth Avenue (corner of 4th St) • Park Slope lyn Museum, main entrance, 200 $20. 2 pm to 5 pm. 310 Atlantic Ave. Eastern Parkway. (646) 265-6775. Free. (718) 797-5600. Closed on Mondays • (718) 832-6848 OPENING RECEPTION: Hogar Collection HOGAR COLLECTION: presents “Absolute presents “Absolute Threshold,” by Best foot forward: Mark Waren’s “Dancing Lessons” will be screened Threshold,” an exhibit by Cecilia Biagini. Cecilia Biagini. 6 pm to 9 pm. 111 6 pm to 9 pm. 111 Grand St. (718) 288- Grand Street. (718) 288-5022. Free. at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch on May 11 at 7 pm. 5022. Free. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert VEGAS NIGHT: hosted by Engine Co. 201. “Gallant Troubadour” featuring selec- $40 donation. Food and beverage tions by Beethoven, Weber, Godard, dren ages 12 and younger. 8 pm. St. am. YWCA of Brooklyn, 30 Third Ave. included. 7 pm to 1 am. OLPH Notre Molique and others. $35, $30 seniors, Patrick’s Auditorium, Fourth Avenue and (212) 724-0677. Dame Hall, 60th Street and Sixth Marco Polo Ristorante $25 students. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry 97th Street. (718) 482-3173. FAMILY MOVIE: Brooklyn Public Library’s Avenue. (718) 813-0144. Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East THEATER: The Sackett Group performs as Central branch presents “Beauty and May 14, 2006 - Mother’s Day River. (718) 624-2083. the resident company at the Brooklyn the Beast.” 11 am. Grand Army Plaza. NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of Music Music School Playhouse. Production is (718) 230-2100. Free. SUN, MAY 7 Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner For 34.95 presents “Kammer/ Kammer,” a dance “One Big Happy Family,” by Joe ARTY FACTS: Brooklyn Museum invites piece by William Forsythe. $20 to $70. Costanza. $19. 8 pm. 126 St. Felix St. kids, ages 4 and older, to look at art and 18.95 Per Child (Under 12) 7:30 pm. BAM Howard Gilman Opera (718) 638-5660. www.smarttix.com. OUTDOORS AND TOURS have an arts and crafts session. $8 FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR: 42-mile route House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. 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Tuesdays: Open mic, 7:30 pm, 1-drink minimum, Brooklyn Country All-Star Band, 10 pm, FREE; May Saturdays: The Weekend Workout, 10 pm, $5; Tues- Dan Pratt Quartet, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: 11: The Impulse, 10 pm, FREE; May 12: Packway days: Open Mic Artist Showcase, 8 pm, $5; Thurs- Delta Dreambox, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Ste- Handle, Citigrass, Whiskey River, 10 pm, FREE; May Q: Why do I often feel as if I’m in a daze? days: Fashun4ward, live fashion show featuring phane Wrembel’s Hot Club of New York, 9 pm, 13: Alex Battles and Friends, 10 pm, FREE. Brooklyn designers and models, 8 pm, $7. FREE; Fridays: Beavin Lawrence Trio, 9 pm, FREE. Q: Why do I fi ght to stay awake while I’m driving? The Hook Anyway Cafe Crossroads Cafe 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red 1602 Gravesend Neck Road at East 16th Street 1241 A Prospect Ave. at Reeve Place in Windsor Hook, (718) 797-3007, www.thehookmusic.com. in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, Terrace, (718) 972-1852, www.cafe-crossroads.com. May 6: Tall Days, 9 pm, The Earthquakes, 10 pm, www.anywaycafe.com. Tuesdays: Jazz series with Todd Neufeld and Rats with Wings, 11 pm, Drums and Tuba, Midnight, Tuesdays: Jazzy funk with Karin Okada and guests, friends, 8 pm, $5 donation suggested. $10; May 7: Tarantula Hill Benefit with Kites, 7:30 A: THE INSTITUTE FOR SLEEP 9 pm, FREE. pm, Double Leopards, 8:15 pm, Nautical Almanac, 9 Crossroads Saloon pm, Lightning Bolt, 10 pm, $10 in advance; May 11: AND BREATHING DISORDERS. The Backroom 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in Emergenza Festival with Ingrained, 6:30 pm, A (Inside Freddy’s Bar) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Staggering Genius, 9 pm, Dragoneyeseven, 9:30 Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. pm, Sex, 10 pm, Section 8 Cartel, 10:30 pm, Dry At the Institute for Sleep & Breathing Disorders, you can fi nally www.freddysbackroom.com. Heave, 11 pm, $10 in advance, $15 day of the show; Sundays: Pub Quiz, 9 pm, FREE; May 13: s.a.m., 9 Le Dakar Cafe May 12: Emergenza Festival with Timeless, 7:30 pm, fi nd the answer to these questions and begin to live a fuller, more pm, FREE. Last Will, 8 pm, Victoria’s Dying Secret, 8:30 pm, 285 Grand Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Dirty Dick, 9 pm, Surviving Sunrise, 9:30 pm, Dead Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net. productive life. The center is open seven days a week and has BAM Cafe Men Dreaming, 10 pm, Guernica, 10:30 pm, Dirty Mondays: Keswa, a cast member in “The Lion Mother Nation, 11 pm, Durtneck, 11:30 pm, $10 in all the amenities of a four-star hotel. So, you can have your sleep 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort King,” sings live, 8 pm, $5; Wednesdays: Soul Greene, (718) 636-4100, www.bam.org. advance, $15 day of the show; May 13: Emergenza study any day and leave the next morning ready for work. Good Session with DJ Op, 8 pm, FREE; Thursdays: DJ Festival with Come Out Fighting, 7:30 pm, Zamora, May 6: Sparlha Swa, 9:30 pm, $10 food/drink mini- Moh, 8 pm, FREE. 8:30 pm, Rid of Me, 9:30 pm, Code 6, 10 pm, A-Life, mum; May 12: Las Rubias del Norte, 10 pm, $10 sleep could be just a few days away. Please call to arrange for 10:30 pm, Dirty Bath Water, 11 pm, Our Finest Hour, food/drink minimum; May 13: Barbez, 10 pm, $10 Europa Night Club 11:30 pm, Ready, Willing, Disabled, Midnight, $10 in an appointment. food/drink minimum. 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in Green- advance, $15 day of the show. Tara Jane O’Neil plays Union point, (718) 383-5723, www.europaclub.com. Bar 4 Pool on May 12. Saturdays: VIP Dance Party, 10 pm, FREE before Hope and Anchor 718-283-2920 444 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street in Park Slope, 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Fridays: Sexy Pro- (718) 832-9800. 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Hook, gressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE before 10:30 (718) 237-0276. May 7: James Carney Group, 8 pm, 10 pm, $5 (718) 622-3300, www.bqcm.org. pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; May 7: Susane De & Saturdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Karaoke hosted (includes both sets). May 6: The Libre All-Stars featuring Andy Gonzales Friends, 7:30 pm, $10 (students free before 8 pm with valid student ID). by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. The Institute for Sleep and Breathing Disorders & Manny Oquendo and more, 8 pm, $25 ($15 for Barbes students/seniors). Jazz 966 At Maimonides Medical Center 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Five Spot 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 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(718) 639-6910, www.jazz966.com. donation; Tuesdays: Slavic Soul Party, 9 pm, $8; Lyceum Sundays: Soul Food Sundays with The Boogaloo Fridays: Live jazz, 8 pm, $5 and $15 donation; May Wednesdays: “Night of the Ravished Limbs,” 9 pm, 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Communicators, 7 pm, $3; Mondays: Open turnta- 12: A Pre-Mother’s Day Tribute featuring “Blues $8; May 6: The Jack Grace Band, 8 pm, $8 suggest- Slope, (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. bles hosted by DJ Copa, 8 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: DJ Man” Ray Schinnery & Quartet, 8 pm, $15 donation ed donation, Life in a Blender, 10 pm, $8 suggested May 6: Improv Summit hosted by Norman K with Handspin Dinero, 6 pm, FREE, DJ Tommy Talkz, 8 and $5 minimum. donation, A Tribute to Nikki Sudden of the Jacobites Beatrice, Scothatory Tape, 9:30 pm, $10. pm, FREE, Hot Damn Tuesdaze (comedy night) with by Sea of Scarves featuring Henry Tenney, 11 pm, $8 Dave Lester, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: DJ Copa, 6 The Jazz Spot suggested donation; May 8: Andy Statman, 9:30 Cattyshack pm, FREE, Soul F’Real, an R&B open mic for Soul 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Kosciuszko Street in pm, $8 suggested donation; May 9: Jenny 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Park Slope, Singers, 9 pm, FREE, back-up band Da Feel, 10 pm, Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 453-7825, New York’s largest lighting store is not in Scheinman, 7 pm, $8 suggested donation; May 10: (718) 230-5740, www.cattyshackbklyn.com. FREE; Thursdays: Large Professor presents “Timbuk- www.thejazz.8m.com. The Diplomats, 8 pm, $8, Bishop/Cleaver/ Flood, 10 tu,” 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: PF Cuttin, midnight, $5. Mondays: Jam session, 8 pm, $5. pm, $8; May 11: Catherine Russell, 8 pm, $8 sug- Saturdays: DJs Daryl Raymond & BK Brewster, 10 Manhattan; It’s right here in Brooklyn. pm, $5; Sundays: PJ’s Tea Party featuring rotating gested donation, Ben Monder, 10 pm, $8; May 12: Frank’s Lounge Split the Lark, $8 suggested donation, Samba de DJs and the latest “L-Word” viewings, 9 pm, FREE; Jolie Restaurant Tres, 8 pm, $8 suggested donation, Howard Tuesdays: (Downstairs) Trivia Night with Sancho, 7 660 Fulton St. at South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, 320 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 625-9339, www.frankscocktaillounge.com. Fishman, 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; May 13: pm, FREE, (Upstairs) After work party with rotating (718) 488-0777, www.jolierestaurant.com. WFMU Live Broadcast from Barbes with Lamazi DJs, 5 pm, $5, FREE after midnight; Wednesdays: Saturdays: Sinful Saturdays with DJs Tyrone and Tuesdays: Bonne Ambiance Mardi Night featuring Kolektsia, Musette Explosion, Luminescent (Downstairs) Karaoke hosted by Jeanie Sol, 9 pm, Infinite, 9 pm, $5; Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Live, 9 live music with Peter Davenport, 9 pm, FREE. Orchestri, 6 pm, $8 suggested donation, Musette FREE to watch, $5 all you can sing, (Upstairs) pm, 2-drink minimum; Wednesdays: Karaoke with Explosion, 9 pm, $8 suggested donation. “Oink!” with DJ Floyd for dirty boys hosted by PJ, Davey B, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Lonnie Young- 9 pm, $3; Fridays: All-request after-work party with blood, 9 pm, $TBD; Fridays: (Downstairs) Ffun Dance Kili Bar-Cafe Bembe DJ Lugnut, Cirrah with DJ Mark James, and rotat- Party with DJs Tyrone, Julian and Infinite, 8 pm, $5. 81 Hoyt St. at State Street in Boerum Hill, (718) ing go-go with Maine & Sarah and Cinnamon & 855-5574. 81 S. Sixth St. at Berry Street in Williamsburg, Keisha, 10 pm, $5. Galapagos Tuesdays: Open acoustics, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: (718) 387-5389, www.bembe.us. DJ Chappy plays rock, hip-hop and funk, 10:30 pm, Saturdays: Rhum, live DJs alongside live Latin per- 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, www.galapagosartspace.com. FREE. cussion flavors, 9 pm, FREE; Sundays: No Selectors Center for with live DJs, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: Unintripited, 9 Improvisational Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; May 6: Laila Lounge pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Natural Selections with DJ Jon (Backroom) Emo-Sin Productions presents 1st Bless and guests, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Music Annual ScrEMO Mayo Concert, 7 pm, $7, (Front- 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- Convalescence with DJ Stefan Andemicael, 9 pm, 295 Douglass St. at Third Avenue, in Park Slope, room) The Monster Project, 8 pm, $5, Methods NYC burg, (718) 486-6791, www.lailalounge.com. FREE; Thursdays: Toque with DJs Busquelo and (212) 631-5882, www.schoolforimprov.org. Record Release Party featuring live performances by Sundays: Bloody’s, 4 pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke, Preacher Mann, Groove Bros. with Jahdan, Slow Captain Planet with live rumba by Romain Diaz and May 6: Henry Grimes with Andrew Lamb and 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: APA League, 7 pm, FREE; Suicide Stimulus, Lodeck, and live DJs, 11 pm, $5; The Victoria Collection Pupi and the Oriki omi Oddra Rumba Ensemble, 10 Newman Taylor Baker, 8 pm, $12; May 7: Amphis- Wednesdays: Jezebel Music Showcase with an May 7: (Backroom) Aaron Hill & The Crimson Guard pm, FREE; Fridays: World Beat Flavors, 9 pm, FREE. Baena, Kneebody, 8 pm, $12; May 9: Lenny Pickett open mic, 7:30 pm, live music, 8:30 pm, FREE; with Casimir Nozkowski present “Misanthrope” Fridays: OHM, 10 pm, FREE. 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(718) 852-4002. $15; May 11: Katy Mae, Patina, The World Without Magic, Time May 6: Michael Boyd presents Kentucky Derby Party, 4 pm, FREE; presents “Swing Along Broad- SINGLES EVENT: Williamsburg art TBD, $TBD; May 12: JellyNYC presents “Jelly” with The Mooney May 9: The Von Ghouls, The Dagons, 8 pm, $6; May 11: Live way.” $10, $5 teens, free for gallery walk for singles in their Suzuki, Trick & The Heartstrings, Stimulus, DJ John Ciba, Impose band karaoke, 8 pm, FREE; May 12: The Fleshtones, Purple kids. 4 pm. Regina Hall, corner 20s and 30s. $10. 1 pm. Call for Magazine 4th Birthday Party, Bellrays’s “Have a Little Faith” CD Wizard, 8 pm, $9; May 13: Wide Right, The Brought Low, Dirty of 65th Street and 12th Avenue. meeting place. (212) 696-6627. Listening Party, 8 pm, $10; May 13: Bronx River Parkway, El (718) 232-3555. JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH: Sketchy situation: “Four Eyed Monster” hits the screen May 6 at the Brooklyn Museum. Excuse, 7:30 pm, $7. Michels Affair with Pazant Brothers, 9 pm, $10. CLASSICAL MUSIC: Cerddorion Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Vocal Ensemble presents “L’Invi- branch offers a talk by author Magnolia Stain tation au Voyage.” $25, $20 stu- Henryk Grynberg. 2 pm. Also, NUTRITION ASSESSMENT: US Malbaurn. He discusses the www.bam.org. 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park Slope, (718) 369-4814, 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, (718) 387- dents and seniors. 4 pm. Ora- www.magnoliabrooklyn.com. slide lecture “From the Inquisi- Family Health Plan invites fam- two polar extremes in his art- 7840, www.stainbar.com. tory Church of St. Boniface, at tion to the New World: Spanish FASHION SHOW: Pratt Institute Fridays: Live jazz, 9:30 pm, FREE; May 12: Nytehawke, 9:30 pm, FREE. Willoughby and Duffield streets. ilies to learn about nutrition work. 6 pm. Grand Army hosts it annual gala. Diane von Sundays: Jimmy & Piruz, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 and Portuguese Synagogue and receive direct personal Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. pm (often accompanied by the jazz guitar of Noboru, 8 pm), (212) 260-1498. Architecture Around the Globe.” Furstenberg is honored. 6 pm. coaching and advice. 5 pm to BUSINESS WORKSHOP: Church 311 W. 34th St. Call for ticket Melt FREE; Wednesdays: JAMstain, an informal open mic hosted by ORGAN CONCERT: St. Ann and 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 8 pm. Bay Ridge Family Health 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 230-5925. singers/songwriters, 9 pm, FREE; May 6: Ernesto Cervini Quartet, the Holy Trinity Church presents 230-2100. Free. Avenue Merchants Block info. (718) 636-3600. Center, 9920 Fourth Ave., Association offers “Marketing LECTURE: The Rabbinical Com- Saturdays and Fridays: Meet and Mingle, 11 pm, FREE. 7 pm, Third Border, 9 pm, Andrew Neff’s, 10:30 pm, FREE; May Gregory Eaton, organist. Pro- DANCE LESSONS: Learn the tango. Suite 305. (718) 523-7900. 7: The Suite Unraveling, 7 pm, FREE; May 9: Chelsea Labate, 9 ceeds help complete new roof 2 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, Basics,” a workshop on how to mittee of Brownstone Brooklyn Free. sell more. 6 pm to 9 pm. 884 presents “From Sinai to Cyber- Night and Day pm, FREE; May 11: American String Conspiracy, 8 pm, Holus- for landmarked church. $25, $20 Central branch, Grand Army Bolus, 10 pm, FREE; May 12: Lauren Smith, 8 pm, Freaky Funky seniors and students. 7:30 pm. Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. READING SERIES: Pratt Institute Flatbush Ave. Registration space,” a series of eight weekly hosts a faculty reading. 6:30 required. (718) 282-2500, ext. lectures. Today’s topic: “Isn’t the Restaurant Family Day, 9 pm, $3. Montague and Clinton streets. ARO TRADITION: Practice sessions 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, (718) 399- (718) 875-6960. pm to 8 pm. Prattstore, 550 242. Free. Bible Enough?” Call for price of “Yogic Song and Silent Myrtle Ave. at Emerson Place. 2161, www.nightanddayrestaurant.com. Tea Lounge NARROWS COMMUNITY THE- Sitting.” 3 pm to 5 pm. Body FASHION ON FULTON: Brooklyn info. 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm. Con- (718) 636-3473. Free. Community Housing and Ser- gregation B’nai Jacob, 401 Sundays: John McNeil and Bill McHenry, 8 pm, $6 and $7 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 789- ATER: “Mame.” 3 pm. See Sat., Tonic, 192 Flatbush Ave. at Dean food/drink minimum; Mondays: Artist’s Salon, 7 pm, FREE, Debra 2762, www.tealoungeny.com. May 6. Street. (201) 236-9372. Free. JEWISH HERITAGE: Brooklyn vices celebrates Brooklyn’s re- Ninth St. (718) 207-1701. Public Library’s Windsor Ter- vitalization with a fashion show and Mary’s Night on the Town, 9 pm, $10 and $7 food/ drink min- May 11: Curtis Hasslebring’s B.T.H., 9 pm, 10:30 pm, FREE; May DRAMA: “Cabrini-Greene.” 3 pm. RECEPTION: Brooklyn Arts GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Team race branch presents Old Red and silent auction. Refresh- Queen music video release imum ($5 for students); Tuesdays: Songwriters Showcase hosted by 12: Imo and One Man Africa Band, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, FREE. See Sat., May 6. Exchange presents “Intelligent Wine, a klezmer and Dixieland Staci & Justin, 7 pm, FREE with $7 food/drink minimum, Live jazz Design,” art by construction ments served. $100. 6 pm. party. $10. 7 pm. 70 N. Sixth St. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Once on This band. 6:30 pm. 160 E. Fifth St. Beaux Arts Court of the (718) 384-4586. jam hosted by the Dan McCarthy Trio, 9 pm, $5 suggested dona- Trash Bar workers. 4 pm to 8 pm. 421 tion and $7 food/drink minimum; May 6: The Alex Levin Trio, 7 pm, Island.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 6. (718) 686-9707. Free. Brooklyn Museum, 200 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 599- Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. Free. AEROBIC CLASS: At the FIAO $5 and $7 food/drink minimum, The J.D. Allen Trio, 9 pm, $5 and PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Jake’s BAMCINEMATEK: presents Eastern Parkway. (718) 222- 1000, www.thetrashbar.com. BAMCINEMATEK: presents series Beacon Community Center. 7 $7 food/drink minimum; May 10: Poetry Open Mic hosted by Les Women.” 3:30 pm. See Sat., series “The Films of Mikio 1808 ext. 132. May 6: Zach Arria, 8 pm, The Thoughts That Kill, 9 pm, Chris Cu- “The Films of Mikio Naruse.” pm to 8:30 pm. Beacon Center, Lopes, 7 pm, FREE with $7 food/drink minimum; May 11: Jon May 6. Naruse.” Today: “Her Lonely beta & the Liars Club, 10 pm, The Franklin Kite, 11 pm, Puppetbox, Today: “When a Woman BAMCINEMATEK: presents series I.S. 96 Seth Low JHS, 99 Ave. P, Sobel’s Soul of Blues Gospel Night with Theresa Morton, 9 pm, BARGEMUSIC: Classical music con- Midnight, $7; May 7: The Bleedin Bleedins, 8 pm, Time in Motion, Ascends the Stairs” (1960). $10. Lane” (1962). $10. 7 pm. 30 “The Films of Mikio Naruse.” between West 11th and 12th $10 and $7 food/drink minimum; May 13: Measure for Measure cert “Gallant Troubadour.” 4 9 pm, The Hate My Day Jobs, 10 pm, $6; May 8: Victor DiMarko, 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. Today: “Flowing” (1956). $10. streets. Call to register. (718) Sextet, 9 pm, Suggested donation and $7 food/drink minimum. pm. See Sat., May 6. www.bam.org. 7 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 232-2266. Free. 8 pm, Terminalse7en, 9 pm, $6; May 9: Stella’s Ball, 8 pm, Rain of 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Kings, 9 pm, Cameron McGill and What Army, 10 pm, White THEATER: “One Big Happy 777-FILM. www.bam.org. TRAVELING CINEMA: Barbes 777-FILM. www.bam.org. Family.” 5 pm. See Sat., May 6. Night of the Cookers Monkey, 11 pm, Dylan Nirvana, Midnight, The Dirty Things, 1 am, FILM FEST: Fifth annual Women of Backroom presents “Dreams BABY TALK: Families First hosts a BRIC STUDIO: “Everyday Above That Money Can Buy” (1947). workshop on feeding your THURS, MAY 11 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) $6; May 10: Pain Hertz, 8 pm, The Old Souls, 9 pm, Endless Mike African Descent film festival. 797-1197. Jambox, 10 pm, 2 A.M. Orchestra, 11 pm, White Noise, Midnight, Ground.” 8:30 pm. See Sat., 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Long Island 7 pm. 376 Ninth St. at Sixth baby. Learn what is appropri- May 6. Avenue. (718) 965-9177. Free. ate for an infant 4 months to 1 SUNDANCE AT BAM: Sundance Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Live music, noon, FREE; $6; May 11: Colostomy Trough, 8 pm, Squirrels From Hell, 9 pm, University, Flatbush Avenue Waking State, 10 pm, The Bollocks, 11 pm, The Station Myth, Mid- BERG LECTURE SERIES: Rabbi year. $40 per couple, $25 per Institute in collaboration with Thursdays: Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. CHILDREN Extension and DeKalb Avenue. night, $6; May 12: Telecom, 8 pm, Ghostfinger, 9 pm, Peter & The (718) 625-0080. Free. Aaron Raskin leads a series on person. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 Brooklyn Academy of Music NY AQUARIUM: Children are invit- presents a series of film, theater, Northsix Pansexuals, 10 pm, Achyllis, 11 pm, Kung Fury, Midnight, $7. BAM MART: Closing reception for The Zohar. Today: “Drawing Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. ed to take a look behind the Your Soul Mate.” Call for tick- PANEL DISCUSSION: Brooklyn musical performances, panel dis- 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 599- second annual silent auction. 5 cussions, Q&A and more today Two Boots Brooklyn scenes and find out what it’s like pm to 7 pm. BAM Peter Jay et info. 8 pm to 9 pm. Congre- Public Library’s Central branch 5103, www.northsix.com. to be an animal trainer. $25, $18 gation B’nai Avraham, 117 Rem- hosts a talk: “Affordable through May 21. At various May 6: Captured! by Robots, 9 pm, $10; May 7: (Downstairs) 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 499- Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Brooklyn Academy of Music 3253, www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. members. 9:30 am to 11 am. Ave. (718) 636-4101. Free. sen St. (718) 596-4840, ext. 18. Housing: Challenges and Solu- Celebrity Murders, The Pedestrians, Storm the Tower, Spanish West Eighth Street and Surf locations. (718) 777-FILM. Bombs, 6 pm, $7; May 9: Pinback, Pleaseeasaur, 9 pm, $16 in May 6: Billy Stephens & Friends, 10 pm, FREE; May 11: Grizzly SHORTS: Brooklyn Lyceum pres- tions for Brooklynites.” 7 pm. Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- www.bam.org/sundance. advance, $18 day of the show; May 10: Shelby, Hail Social, Army Mercenaries, 9 pm, FREE; May 12: Chuck McKinnon Mactet, 10 pm, ents “An Evening of the World’s of Me, 9 pm, $8 in advance, $10 day of the show; May 11: FREE; May 13: Mike Merman & The Taskmasters, 10 pm, FREE. CAROUSEL: Ride the Prospect Park Best Short Films.” $10. 7 pm. TUES, MAY 9 2100. Free. HEALTH FAIR: Bay Ridge Center Carousel. $1.50 per ride. Noon MUSICAL DRAMA: American hosts a fair for seniors. 8:30 am Foreign Islands, Chinese Stars, 9 pm, $10; May 12: Gospel, 227 Fourth Ave. www.brooklyn- Destructo Swarmbots, Goes Cube, Phantasmatrash, 9 pm, $10 in to 5 pm. Children’s Corner, inter- lyceum.com. (718) 857-4816. CARIBBEAN COOK-OFF: Five Females for Righteousness, to 12:30 pm. Maimonides Union Pool section of Flatbush Avenue and finalists prepare original dishes Abasement, Ignorance and Medical Center, Victory Mem- advance, $12 day of the show. 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 609- Empire Boulevard. (718) 965- MEDIATION: Learn how to medi- orial Hospital and other area tate. 7:30 to 8:45 pm. Lucky during event. 11:30 am to 2 Docility presents a musical 0484. 8960. pm. BSH Showroom, 1 Main drama in two acts. $20. 7:30 health care providers take part. The Perch Cafe May 12: Tara Jane O’Neil, Samara Lubelski, 9 pm, $TBD. Lotus Yoga, 184 DeKalb Ave. All adults, ages 50 and older, ARTY FACTS: 11 am and 2 pm. Additional class at 2 pm to 3:30 St., DUMBO. (212) 725-4500, pm. Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, (718) 788-2830. See Sat., May 6. ext. 320. Free. Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. are welcome. 411 Ovington Sundays and Thursdays: Live Jazz, 8:30 pm, $5 suggested dona- Vox Po p pm. Timeless, 147 Front St. (718) Ave. (718) 748-0873. Free. PUPPETWORKS: “The Wizard of 496-5514. Free. HEALTH & WELLNESS FESTIVAL: tion; May 7: Michael Petrosino Trio, 8:30 pm, $5 suggested dona- 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford Road in Flatbush, (718) 940- Oz.” 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. presented by Brooklyn College. LECTURE: Medgar Evers College tion; May 11: Kris Davis Duo, 8:30 pm, $5 suggested donation. 2084, www.voxpopnet.net. See Sat., May 6. Screenings for asthma, dia- WEDS, MAY 10 hosts “Promoting Health Educa- Sundays: Open mic, 7:30 pm, FREE with 2-drink/snack minimum; tion Through Collaboration and DROP-IN CRAFTS: 1 pm to 3 pm. MON, MAY 8 betes, cholesterol, blood pres- Pete’s Candy Store May 6: Songwriter’s Exchange hosted by Rebecca Pronsky fea- See Sat., May 6. sure, vision and hearing, foot GREEN TEAM: Children, ages 9 Innovation: A Dine and Learn turing Frank Marotta Jr., Greg Hoy, Audrey Ryan, Dan Shuman Healthy Youth Symposium.” 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) NATURE BABIES: Children, ages 1 health conditions, and Body to 13, are invited to help con- 302-3770, www.petescandystore.com. and Matt Lydon, 8 pm, FREE. OTHER to 3, are invited to partake in Mass Index calculation. Noon serve and clean Prospect Park. Prizes and complimentary gift bags. Call for ticket information. Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; May 6: Kentucky Derby LECTURE: Jewish scholar Rabbi nature-themed music, storytelling to 3:30 pm. Brooklyn College 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Prospect Party, 4 pm, Cheese on Bread, 8 pm, The Dream Bitches, 9 pm, Zebulon Quadrangle, 2900 Bedford 4 pm to 8 pm. Founders Audi- Neil Gillman discusses topic: and crafts. 9:30 am to 11 am. Park Audubon Center at the Ching Chong Song, 10 pm, Andrew Phillip Tipton, 11 pm, FREE; 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) “The Future of Liberal Judaism.” Prospect Park Audubon Center Ave. (718) 951-5882. Free. Boathouse. Enter park at Lin- torium, 1650 Bedford Ave. (718) 370-6493. May 7: Whiskey River, 8:30 pm, Dead Heart Bloom, 9:30 pm, 218-6934, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. $5. 10 am. 1625 Ocean Ave., at the Boathouse. Enter park at LINE DANCING: Jubilee Senior coln Road and Ocean Avenue. Grace Church, 10:30 pm, FREE; May 8: Uncle Monk featuring LECTURE: Institute for Living May 6: Tubapalooza, 8 pm, Judith Berkson and the East River between avenues K and L. (718) Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. Center invites dancers of all (718) 287-3400 ext. 114. Free. Tommy Ramone, 9:30 pm, The Extraordinaires, 10:30 pm, The Orchestra, 9 pm, Los Knobs!, 10 pm, The Dolomites, 11 pm, 339-0230. (718) 287-3400 ext. 114. Free. levels for fun. 1 pm. 55 Pierre- BAMCINEMATEK: presents “The Judaism in Brooklyn presents Corndawg, 11:30 pm, FREE; May 9: Bingo, 7 pm, Majnun, 9 pm, “The Labor of Love.” Workshop Romashka, midnight, FREE; May 7: Mystic Fire Video Night, 8 YARD SALE: Multi-family sale fea- MOVIES FOR KIDS: Cobble Hill pont St. (718) 680-2142. Free. Films of Mikio Naruse” series. Jon Regan, 10 pm, Tom Leach, 11 pm, FREE; May 10: Quizz-Off, pm, Marianne, 11 pm, FREE; May 9: Tiblits with Christian Randall, turing antiques, household Cinema presents “Electric ARTIST TALK: Brooklyn Public Today: “Scattered Clouds” explores how to make relation- 7:30 pm, Andrew Vladeck, 10 pm, Edward Gorch, 11 pm, FREE; 10 pm, FREE; May 10: Akim Funk Buddha, 10 pm, FREE; May 11: items, furniture, tools, toys and House” (1922) with Buster Kea- Library’s Central branch pres- (1967). $10. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm ships work. $5. 7:30 pm. East May 11: Lianne Smith, 8 pm, Marykate O’Neil, 9 pm, Jose Ayerve, Yah Supreme & Bohemian featuring DJ Concerned, 10 pm, FREE; clothing. 10 am to 4 pm. East ton. Also, other shorts. $6. 4 pm. ents the exhibit “Tornado and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 10 pm, Rolla, 11 pm, FREE; May 12: Carol Bui, 9 pm, LJ Murphy May 12: Antropo-fagia, 10 pm, FREE; May 13: Baye Kouyate et 17th Street to East 19th Street, 265 Court St. (718) 596-9113. Flower,” an exhibit by Scott Ave. (718) 777-FILM. Continued on page ... and The Odds, 10 pm, The Golden Revelry, 11 pm, FREE. les Tougarake, 10 pm, FREE. Hardfire By Rahul Chadha

ARY POPKIN WASN’T BORN A LIBERTARIAN.In fact, he would say Gthat in his younger days his political leanings would be best described as hewing to the traditional liberal Democrat end of the spectrum. As a 30-year-old, Popkin even committed himself to the presidential campaign of Democratic hopeful Eugene McCarthy, an outsider politician considered a liberal even by the standards of Democrats of the day. “Already in 1968 I was not satisfied with Gary Popkins, producer traditional Democrats,” he says. Safe to say, then, that his personal politics have changed a bit. These days Popkin serves as the producer of Hardfire, a weekly pro- and often director of Hardfire, a weekly talk show cablecast on gram on BCAT offering a Brooklyn Community Access Television (BCAT) dedicated to Libertarian view of issues. espousing the virtues of the Libertarian approach to government. The politics of Libertarianism are status, impressive considering still making the same promises they predicated on the notion that the Popkin had never so much as were making 50 years ago.” Yet people should be left to govern picked up a video camera before unlike some cable programs themselves as much as possible, starting the show. “I took the Hardfire could easily be compared without the government taking a BCAT training courses. I had no to (e.g., The O’Reilly Factor, substantial role in the day-to-day experience before that,” he says. Hardball, Hannity & Colms), guests lives of the citizens. “Every episode “But I had known for maybe a and viewers alike are spared from tries to focus on how freedom can couple of years before that it was being unceremoniously hammered solve a problem that either has possible for an ordinary person to by the politics of an egotistic host. been created by government, made do such a thing as create such A recent program featured the worse by government, or resists shows through BCAT.” Metropolitan Transit Authority, the a government solution,” explains Owing to the preferences of the operators of the NYC subways and Popkin. Generally speaking Liber- show’s various hosts, the program buses, and their attempts to block a tarians find that often neither has since evolved into a more local bagel shop from using the Democrats and Republicans have regulated and “cerebral” format. store name “F Line Bagels.” The no good solutions for the problems Popkin culls hosts for many episode featured a piece introduced of the day – or as Popkin would episodes from the ranks of the and narrated by the storeowner and say, “They’re two sides of the same New York State and New York City manager, who detailed his experi- coin.” According to him, both Libertarian party, often with specif- ence of being threatened by the parties are simply interested in ic experiential knowledge of the MTA with legal action unless they increasing the size and scope of the topic of the program. For example, ceased using the store name. “intrusiveness” of government, one show centering on circumci- Popkin had gotten the idea for the though members of both parties sion, relied on a Libertarian physi- segment after reading about the surely would be quick to argue this cian to moderate the discussion. store’s plight in a local paper. He point. What follows is a discussion on thinks it typifies the overreach of Luckily for any such would-be a specific issue between several government today. “I want people debaters, they can find just such a panelists. Sometimes the show to think that freedom works, that venue to debate policy on Hardfire, feature Republican and Demo- government is the problem,” he which Popkin describes as a cratic guests, with a host moderat- says. “I’d like viewers to rethink “Libertarian political talk show.” ing and rebutting with the their ideas about into what realm When he originally began work on Libertarian viewpoint. Other times government ought to stick its the program in December of 2004, the host interviews guests. “On nose.” the New York native had envi- every show we try to show how sioned Hardfire as a no-holds- freedom—how people—can solve –––––––––––––––––––––––– barred political argument captured their own problems,” says Popkin. Hardfire can be seen in on video. “I’d been thinking [about Popkin, a retired computer sys- Brooklyn on BCAT on the program] for a couple of years, tems instructor at the NYC College but it was not until after I retired of Technology, doesn’t remember a Mondays at 10:30pm on that I pursued it. As it turns out, specific incident that led him away Time Warner Cable chan- doing the show is like a full-time from the Democratic Party. “I just nel 35, Cablevision channel job itself.” noticed that the promises of the By February of 2005, the show Democrats were never fulfilled. It 68, and streaming live had gained its current weekly never happened,” he says. “They’re online at www.bcat.tv/bcat.

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(718) 638-5000. wearing a Gap sweatshirt. “Do get into the subway,’ she said, ARTS ON THE COMMONS: Metro nect the notoriously hard-to- off the ferry he was like, The opening coincided with the owners while buying a you need to get into the sub- brushing past her hero. And the Tech Business Improvement REGISTRATION: The Fresh Air Fund holds a session on how to reach waterfront neighbor- ‘That was easy,’” crowed Red the second docking of the black bra for the dress she’s way?” he said. And that’s when photographer and the author District hosts its annual Spring wearing to the Baltimore wed- Arts on the Commons series register children for free summer hood to future parks in Hook resident Katie Dixon. Queen Mary 2 at its pier at the Smartmom realized who he was. moved away, while Smartmom with Isaac Ben Ayala Quartet. vacations in the country. 11 am ding next month (again, recon, to 3 pm. First Baptist Church of Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights “It was 15 minutes door-to- foot of Pioneer Street. Some It was Jonathan Lethem, the descended the stairs. Noon. Metro Tech Commons, Brooklyn, 450 Eastern Parkway. door from his apartment in passengers were a little too not shopping). Jay and Duffield streets. (718) and Governor’s Island. (800) 367-0003, ext. 8890. Free. “Michelle has been in here 488-8200. Free. A receipt from Fairway — the financial district to Red enthusiastic. PUPPETWORKS: presents a mari- LOTS,” said Patti, one of the SEWING CLUB: Lefferts Historic expected to open on May 17 Hook.” “We got e-mails from onette performance of “The owners. “She’s really down-to- House offers basic sewing tech- Wizard of Oz.” $8, $7 children. — will earn ferry passengers Not only residents and cruise ship passengers who niques in creating a patchwork Recommended for ages 4 and earth and nice. She’s bought quilt. 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Children’s a $3 discount. Operators are tourists are impressed. Last wanted to catch the ferry in GYMNASTICS older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. stuff for her mother!” Corner, inside the Park’s Willink 338 Sixth Ave. at Fourth Street. hoping it’s enough of a deal to month, the federal Small Busi- Manhattan and take it to the Smartmom was impressed GYMNASTICS entrance, at the intersection of (718) 965-3391. Flatbush Avenue and Empire that Michelle bought lingerie for Divisions for 3 age groups Boulevard. (718) 789-2822. Free. DROP-IN CRAFTS: Prospect Park s. J’s 1-3 yrs • 3-6 yrs • 7-10 yrs Audubon Center hosts art activi- her mom. While paying for her M SUNDANCE AT BAM: Sundance ties for kids. 1 pm to 3 pm. Enter Institute in collaboration with $65 bra, Smartmom listened to DANCE park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Patti’s thoughts on Heath. ymnastics • Mommy & Me Ballet (2-3 yrs) Brooklyn Academy of Music Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. G presents a screening of “The “I really respect the fact that • Creative Dance (3-5 yrs) Short Life of Jose Antonio BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: • Jazz, Tap, Ballet (5-10 yrs) presents performing workshop he choose to move here, a real Gutierrez.” $10. 4 pm. Also, • Broadway for Boys (5-6 yrs) “Stephanie Daley” (2005). 9:30 concerts. Children, ages 9 and place with real people,” she pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- older, present dance piece made said. And then, almost as an af- Run by former member of Chinese Olympic Team FILM. www.bam.org. from the students’ experience of terthought, she added that she architecture in New York. $8, $5 289 Kent Avenue (Bet. S. 1st & S. 2nd) (718) 218-7065 FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES: Brooklyn students. 8 pm. Also, children, Public Library’s Central branch sees the two of them a lot at ages 11 to 15, perform “Our Smith and Vine, a tasteful bou- Williamsburg (L Train to Bedford Ave. Station) www.msjgym.com presents “Thelma and Louise.” Story,” highlighting strong (Rated R) 7 pm. Grand Army group connection. 421 Fifth Ave. tique wine shop across the Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. at Eighth Street. (718) 832-0018. street. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music con- “What do you expect? He’s cert of works by Mozart, We- OTHER bern, Schubert and Schumann. BKLYN DESIGNS: Annual event an Aussie,” said a woman who $35, $30 seniors, $25 students. features Brooklyn-based design- was shopping for thong under- 5th Avenue Cat Clinic 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, ers and manufacturers of con- Callan / Tom wear. Old Fulton Street at the East temporary furnishings, including Heathless, Smartmom popped • Laser Surgery River. (718) 624-2083. indoor and outdoor furniture, CONCERT: Brooklyn Philharmonic rugs, lighting and accessories. into Smith and Vine, lugging • Boarding performs with musician Elvis Keynote speakers, parties and three shopping bags with her cater Costello. $25 to $80. 8 pm. more. $12. 10 am to 7 pm. Smith Street booty, half expect- We with a View Brooklyn Academy of Music, Reception at 6 pm. St. Ann’s

Howard Gilman Opera House, Warehouse, 38 Water St. For Papers The Brooklyn ing to see them loading up on • No Barking 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 488- info: www.brooklyndesigns.net. The site of the new Fairway at the foot of Van Brunt Street in Red Hook. fine vintage booze. 5913 or (718) 636-4100. DESIGN COLLECTIVE: Park Slope’s Cats • Stress Free So it wouldn’t be a total loss, to GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: pres- indie designer market showcas- ents Mike Daisey in “Great Men Smartmom did spend $18 on a es Brooklyn’s design talent. bottle of sake (recon!). Deplet- only of Genius, An Evening Medita- Jewelry, clothing, bath, hand- tion on Men and Their Gifts.” bags, toys and more. 10 am to 6 ed and hungry, she made her $12. 8 pm. 70 N. Sixth Street. pm. J.J. Byrne Park, Fifth last stop at a real neighborhood (212) 868-4444. Avenue between Third and SACKETT: “One Big Happy Fourth streets. (347) 407-1187. SYNAGOGUE hangout, The Food Company Family.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 13. COOKING DEMO: Authors Anna — surely a place that Heath and PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Jake’s Lappe and Bryant Terry offer BLACKS… SERVICES Matilda would feel right at home. Women.” 8 pm. See Sat., May demos from their book: “Grub: Continued from page 1 Futiley scanning the casual 13. Ideas for an Urban Organic restaurant for Matilda’s stroller, IMPACT THEATER: “Wounded Kitchen.” Grand Army Plaza’s could reverse the chronic joblessness of his parishioners. Mon-Th: 10am-8pm 225 5th Ave. (at President St.) Farmers Market. 10 am to noon. Congregation Smartmom ordered a superb Hopes.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 13. “Can you imagine the despair, the sense of hopelessness, that Fri-Sun: 10am-5pm GALLERY PLAYERS: “Once on This www.greenmarket.cc. Free. Mount Sinai turkey club with bacon, arugala, (718) 398-1187 Island.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 13. MEET THE ARTISTS: Reception for 250 Cadman Plaza W. unemployment breeds? This is an opportunity for people to be and cranberries. BRIC STUDIO: “Elsewhere.” 8:30 “Transformation,” presented by Conservative/Egalitarian employed.” pm. See Sat., May 13. Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Even though she hadn’t seen Coalition. Noon to 5 pm. 499 A House for Prayer / A Home for People At the forum, it was left to Daughtry alone to defended Rat- them sipping lattes while walk- Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2507. 718-875-9124 ner’s position because neither Forest City Ratner, nor anyone else ing down the street with Matil- SAT, MAY 13 Free. Friday Eve Services 6:30pm among the project’s supporters, accepted the Unitarian Church’s SUNDANCE AT BAM: Sundance Saturday Morning 10:00am da in the sling, Smartmom felt Rabbi Joseph Potasnik invitation to appear. like she knew them both a little Institute in collaboration with A29-41 OUTDOORS AND TOURS Brooklyn Academy of Music “I didn’t want to go over there and get beat up on,” said James better. BIKE TOUR: Brooklyn Center for presents several films. The day Caldwell, president of BUILD and a Ratner supporter. “I am not They own a derelict building the Urban Environment hosts its begins with a la carte brunch third annual tour of sustainable menu at BAM Cafe. 11 am to 1 Union a punching bag. It was not neutral territory. There was nothing I across the street from a housing building and sites. Explore eco- pm. Reservations recommend- could say or do to change [the opposition’s] mind.” project and live on a block with friendly initiatives along the ed. Screening of “The Short Life Temple Betty Wagoner, who organized the event, said the church had blue-and-white plastic Virgin waterfronts of Brooklyn and of Jose Antonio Gutierrez.” $10. Park Slope’s Friendliest Reform Congregation Queens. Trip ends at Brooklyn 12:30 pm. Also, “Iraq in Frag- sought “a balanced forum, a community information thing with Mary statues in the front gar- brewery in Williamsburg. $11, $9 ments” (2005). 5:45 pm. Also, SHABBAT SERVICES: representatives from the proponents and the opponents. dens. Heath even flails his members, $8 seniors and stu- “TV Junkie.” 8:30 pm. Also, First Friday monthly followed by Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. “The church itself has not taken a position on the matter,” she hands about when he jogs. dents. Noon to 4 pm. (718) 788- “Destricted” (2006). 11:30 pm. Smartmom paid for her lunch 8500, ext. 208. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777- All other Friday evenings 8:15 p.m. added. “But only Rev. Daughtry offered to attend.” — $10.95 plus tax and tip — ECO-CRUISE: NYC Audubon FILM. www.bam.org. Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. Society offers a tour of the New MEETING: AARP Ovington Chap- and suddenly realized that she York Harbor. Learn about winter ter. 1 pm. Bay Ridge Center for 17 Eastern Parkway had spent an awful lot of cash birds of the Lower Bay region. Older Adults, 6935 Fourth Ave. at Grand Army Plaza $45, $20 children ages 12 and (718) 748-0650. Free. looking for Heath. That Dumb younger. 11 am to 1 pm. Meet AFTER PARTY: For the fourth annu- 638-7600 Editor. She could just kill him Rabbi Dr. Linda Henry Goodman at South Street Seaport, Pier 17, al BKLYN Design Show, featuring A43 for making her spend $128 in lower Manhattan. (212) 742-1969. Cameron Sinclair, founder of the kind of stores where Heath INTRO TO BIRD WATCHING: At Architecture for Humanity. Call Prospect Park. Noon to 1:30 for ticket information. 7 pm to Congregation and Michelle shop. pm. Prospect Park Boathouse. 10 pm. 76 Montague St., Kol Israel Smartmom noticed a man Enter park at Lincoln Road and between Hicks Street and the posing for a picture on the steps Promenade. (718) 643-1015. Located in Prospect Heights Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400 since 1924 ext. 101. Free. of the Bergen Street F-train 603 St. Johns Place stop. For a moment she won- BOAT TOUR: Boat around Brooklyn bet. Classon & Franklin while learning about the history SUN, MAY 14 $ 99 of Prospect Park. $10, $6 chil- 638-6583 Mother’s Day Rabbi Elkanah Schwartz 99 dren. 1:15 pm to 2 pm. Prospect Fri. at Sunset • Sat. 10:30am Park Boathouse. Enter park at W34/37/52 Model Lincoln Road and Ocean OUTDOORS AND TOURS #750B Avenue. (718) 965-8943. BOAT TOUR: 1:15 pm to 2 pm. HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR: Brook- See Sat., May 13. PARK SLOPE lyn Heights Association sponsors PERFORMANCE JEWISH CENTER annual self-guided tour of five 8th Avenue at 14th St. SUMMERSUMMER historic homes. $30. 1 pm to 5 CONCERT: Paula Jeanine and Fri. nights 6:30 pm pm. Refreshments served. Pick American Ghazal perform with Sat. mornings 10 am up tickets at 129 Pierrepont St. the Emerson Gill Orchestra. Call Adult Ed e Hebrew School (718) 858-9193. for price. 3 pm. Brooklyn Water Rabbi Carie Carter WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence Front Artists Coalition, 499 Van Park Slope’s Egalitarian, Brunt St. (718) 596-2507. Conservative Synagogue IN THE CITY hosts the Metro Tour Service, IN THE CITY Model taking a walk through Fort CONCERT: St. Jacobi Ev. Lutheran $ 99 Greene, Clinton Hill and Brook- Church hosts Duo Marchand, a 768-1453 W29-31 #550B lyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. harp and lute duo. 4 pm. 49 Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, Reception follows. 5406 Fourth 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Ave. (718) 439-8978. Free. BARGEMUSIC: All-Hindemith Shabbat Shalom! PERFORMANCE chamber music concert. $35, Presented by ORCHESTRA: Brooklyn Public $30 seniors, $25 students. 4 pm. Library’s Brooklyn Heights Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton B’nai Avraham branch presents the Brooklyn Street at the East River. (718) of Brooklyn Heights Symphony Orchestra. 1:30 pm. 624-2083. 117 Remsen St. • 596-4840 280 Cadman Plaza West. (718) NARROWS COMMUNITY THE- 623-7100. Free. ATER: “Mame.” 3 pm. See Sat., Rabbi Aaron Raskin CONCERT: Brooklyn Public Library’s May 13. We AppreciateYour Business! Central branch presents The IMPACT THEATER: “Wounded Candle Guerilla Opera Club of Brooklyn Hopes.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 13. 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn College in a program of opera GALLERY PLAYERS: “Once on This Lightingf 10% • June 5-June 29 and Broadway favorites. 2 pm. Island.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 13. Open 7 Days A Week • (718) 243-0844 Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- OFF THEATER: “Cabrini-Greene.” 3 pm. ALL STORE 2100. Free. Subway: A, C, F, M, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 • SUMMER See Sat., May 13. Achrei Mot-Kedoshim MERCHANDISE • July 5-August 8 BARGEMUSIC: All-Hindemith PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Jake’s Over 30 Years in Business • Featuring Home Delivery within Brooklyn WITH THIS AD chamber music concert. $35, Fri., May 5, before 7:37pm Women.” 3:30 pm. See Sat., UFN SESSIONS $30 seniors, $25 students. 7:30 May 13. pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old • July 10-August 10 SACKETT: “One Big Happy 3 Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083. Family.” 5 pm. See Sat., May 13. GALLERY PLAYERS: presents CHILDREN “Once on This Island.” $15, $12 PUPPETWORKS: “The Wizard of children and seniors. 8 pm. 199 Oz.” 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Classes in: 14th St. (212) 352-3101. See Sat., May 13. www.galleryplayers.com. NARROWS COMMUNITY THE- OTHER • ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ATER: presents the musical SUNDANCE AT BAM: Sundance “Mame.” 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Institute in collaboration with Auditorium, Fourth Avenue and Brooklyn Academy of Music 97th Street. Call for ticket info. Galleries in DUMBO presents several films. Screening Space Available Chris Havens 718.222.2505 Two Trees www.dumbo-newyork.com • AUTOCAD • BIOLOGY • CHEMISTRY (718) 482-3173. of “Sundance Shorts.” $10. THEATER: The Paul Robeson 12:30 pm. Also, “American Theater hosts the premiere of Blackout” (2006). 3:30 pm. Also, the production “Cabrini- “Forgiven” (2005). 9:15 pm. 30 • SOCIAL SCIENCES • MATHEMATICS Greene,” a story about an inter- Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. racial couple. $20. 8 pm. 40 PROTEUS GOWANUS: In honor of 111 Front Street Greene Ave., between Carlton its namesake “Proteus,” Proteus 5+5 Gallery | Brooklyn Arts Council | Howard Schickler Fine Art Avenue and Adelphi Street. Gowanus hosts a lesson in the (718) 783-9794. Greek alphabet and offers | Henry Gregg Gallery | s.e.e.dgallery | Safe-T-Gallery | Wessel + NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY PAPER MOON PLAYERS: presents Greek-related experiences Neil Simon’s “Jake’s Women.” including stories and hors O’Connor Fine Art | Underbridge Pictures | Nelson Hancock Gallery | 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11021 $10, $8 seniors. 8 pm. d’oeuvres. Tour the Gowanus 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11021 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Canal by canoe with the Gloria Kennedy Gallery | Eighth Elephant Contemporary Art 2635 E. 23rd St. (718) 645-2276. 718.260.5500 • 877.NYC.TECH Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club. | Sankaranka Gallery | Art Core NYC Galleryl | Flavors Gallery | and visit 718.260.5500 • 877.NYC.TECH SACKETT: The Sackett Group per- $40, $10 children. Noon to 2 forms as the resident company pm. 543 Union St. at Nevins 30 Washington Street Dumbo Arts Center www.citytech.cun.citytech.cuny.edu.edu at the Brooklyn Music School Street. (718) 243-1572. Playhouse. Production is “One JEWISH HERITAGE: Brooklyn 92 Plymouth Street Smack Melon Gallery Big Happy Family,” by Joe Public Library’s Central branch Costanza. $19. 8 pm. 126 St. presents a screening of “A Man 37 Main Street The powerHouse Gallery Felix St. (212) 868-4444. From Munkacs: Gypsy Klezmer.” www.smarttix.com. Concert follows. 2 pm. Grand IMPACT THEATER: presents Army Plaza. 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NYS DOT 2020. And the path — like the Gowanus itself — is it functioning through 2020. The $440 million refur- Touche, Tish! A Gowanus Tunnel along the Sunset Park waterfront would cost $12.8 billion. It pitted with potholes. bishment is the first major work done on the highway The chief of staff to one of the highest-profile opponents to is being considered by the state Department of Transportation. The tunnel would cost a stunning $12.8 billion — since 1961. — Dana Rubinstein the Atlantic Yards project has quit her job to work for her for- mer boss’s biggest foe — Bruce Ratner. It is unclear what Janella Meeks, former chief of staff to City Councilwoman Letitia James (D-Prospect Heights) will be doing for Ratner, but the still-unpublicized revolving-door move certainly had insiders buzzing. “Oooh, this is too good,” cooed one supporter of Atlantic ‘Fifth Yards — and an opponent of James’s. Fear of restaurants’ In-Sink-erators “How does it look for Tish James to lose her chief of staff to Bruce The Brooklyn Papers tion, told The Brooklyn Papers. Lanaghan and others’ opposition to down the drain instead of carrying Dentist’ Ratner?” A proposal to allow restaurants to At a town hall meeting last week at the new proposal. dripping bags all over the place,” said Sources say that James and grind up garbage and wash it down the YWCA in Boerum Hill, Lanaghan During heavy rainfalls, everything Big J, a cashier at Front Street Pizzeria Meeks —sister of pro-At- the drain has environmentalists seeing criticized a pending City Council pro- that goes down a drain in this city — in DUMBO. lives in lantic Yards Rep. Gregory red — red meat in the Gowanus posal that would give restaurants the food, garbage, fecal matter — ends up in But for now, Big J seems to be in Meeks (D-Queens) — dis- Canal, that is. same rights as residents to grind their waterways like the harbor and the the minority. agreed on Ratner’s plan to “Imagine all the waste from the organic material and send it down the Gowanus Canal, which has 13 sewage- “We are trying hard to clean the Brooklyn, build a basketball arena and 17 restaurants on Smith Street — ham- drain. spewing pipes along its one-mile length. canal,” said Lanaghan. “And everything skyscrapers within James’s dis- burgers, pizza, whatever — going The same fear that once banned res- Restaurant owners say garbage dis- we know leads up to believe that com- trict. Before going to work for straight into the sewers,” Mark idential In-Sink-erators — that posals would save them thousands of mercial grinders would mean a lot more James, Meeks was an aide to arena Lanaghan, commissioner of the city ground-up food would clog the city’s dollars a year in trash pickup costs. food floating in the wastewater and, probably cheerleader Assemblyman Roger Green (D-Prospect Department of Environmental Protec- antiquated sewer system — is behind “ We could just throw the wet stuff eventually, in the Gowanus.” — Cohen Heights). “Janella felt very alone in Tish’s office,” said a colleague drives a in city government. But James said Meeks quit simply because she moved to New Jersey — a jump across state lines that made it illegal for her to remain on the city payroll. Hummer “Obviously she needed a change,” James told The Brook- Greenpoint smoke blankets N. B’klyn lyn Papers. “She was looking for an opportunity, and Forest The Brooklyn Papers City offered it. The Brooklyn Papers Ever wonder about that “I guess she needed additional income and she took advan- “Did you leave the coffee-maker on overnight?” fifth dentist who refused to tage of a deal I couldn’t provide her with,” James added. recommend sugarless gum News of Meeks’ defection first appeared on The Brooklyn “Who’s smoking on the fire-escape?” Papers’ website Monday. Neither Meeks, nor Forest City Rat- “Is the house on fire?” for his patients who chew ner, returned phone calls. — Ariella Cohen That’s how northern Brooklynites — from Williams- gum? Whoever he was, he burg to Windsor Terrace — greeted Tuesday morning, has a kindred spirit in Brook- unaware that at that moment, firefighters along the lyn. Greenpoint waterfront were battling the largest blaze A new survey released this since Sept. 11, and the biggest Brooklyn inferno since week by Transportation Alter- the Hotel St. George fire in 1995. natives reveals that four out of It took 36 hours to fully extinguish the 10-alarm fire at five Prospect Park users say the Greenpoint Terminal Market — a 13-building com- they would frequent the park plex in a gentrifying neighborhood where industrial ware- more often if cars were houses are rapidly being converted to luxury housing. banned from its confines. The property’s desireability raised suspicions that its Our guess is the fifth park owner, Joshua Guttman, had burned down his own user also drives a Hummer. buildings for the insurance money rather than demol- Of the 450 pedestrians sur- ishing them, which he has the permits to do. veyed, 60 percent said the Adding to the whisper campaign is this fact: In 2004, park is “dangerous” during the a DUMBO building Guttman owned and slated for res- hours when cars are whizzing idential conversion burned down in a suspicious fire. through it, while only 6 per- / Julie Rosenberg Guttman’s lawyer denied the developer had anything cent used that term to describe to do with Tuesday’s blaze — and fire marshals have not the park during its car-free begun their investigation. hours. Here is what is known: Guttman bought the complex In the report, “Are Cars in 2001 for a mere $25 million. But last year, a devel- Driving People out of

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn oper paid him $42 million for just 10 percent of the site Prospect Park?” Transporta- — meaning the buildings are now worth nearly 200 / Bebeto Matthews tion Alternatives claims that times what Guttman paid for them just five years ago. the park’s loop road could be The increased value is a result of last year’s rezoning car-free on summer evenings A little off the top … of the waterfront from manufacturing to residential. with a negligible impact on

Guttman’s deal with the developer fell through. Assoicated Press traffic in the surrounding and back … and legs — Gersh Kuntzman Firefighters battle Tuesday’s massive fire in Greenpoint. neighborhoods. — Kuntzman Sheep in Prospect Park Zoo got their annual haircuts last weekend. As you can see from our startling before-and- after photos, Holly, a four-horned Jacobs sheep, got a full buzz cut — to the delight of dozens of kids. Screech! Weiner nixes grand prix CHECKIN’ IN WITH...

The Brooklyn Papers Weiner’s blood was boiling because state Hakeem Jeffries Clearly, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D- Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Sheepshead Bay), who Sheepshead Bay) isn’t afraid to lose the supports Newman’s racing plan, upbraided a Another hat is in the ring to succeed Assembly- Grand Prix vote. Weiner staffer at a recent meeting about the man Roger Green (D-Fort Greene), who is leaving his project. Weiner followed up by yelling at seat to seek a promotion to Congress not two years The fiery mayoral wannabe has put the ped- after being found guilty of double-billing the state on al to the metal and vowed to block efforts by Kruger last week at a Mill Basin synagogue. travel expenses (nice). Joining the other declared Paul Newman and his Formula One team to “He crossed the line, attacking my staffer, hold an annual three-day grand prix race at and I told him so,” Weiner said. “I think he got candidate, Bill Batson, is community activist Hakeem Floyd Bennett Field, which is part of the na- the message.” Jeffries, who has run twice for the seat — and would

/ Julie Rosenberg tional park system. Kruger aide Jason Koppel said his boss have run a third time, except Green and others re- “I’m not going to permit it,” Weiner told wants to put the back-to-back shouting match- drew the district lines so that Jeffries’s building was The Brooklyn Papers. “It’s an inappropriate es behind him. no longer in the district (nice). This week, Jeffries use of a national park. Parks are for recreation, “We just want to have an open discussion checked in with Gersh Kuntzman. not entertainment. We turned down a Phish about the grand prix plan,” he said.

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn concert there.” — Kuntzman Q: I was happy to see that you were Q: So where do you stand on the running — not because I support you, biggest project, Atlantic Yards? but because you once again live in A: There must be significant provisions for the district. affordable housing for middle-class and A: I was always a Prospect Heights resident. working-class families. A middle-class fami- Dated perks subsidize luxury When I got 40 percent of the vote in 2000, it ly in New York today is a family of four that shocked the political establishment. So they earns $100,000-150,000. That family can’t redrew the lines and suddenly my apartment afford to buy in central Brooklyn. — I was on Park Place — had been cut out. Q: Will Atlantic Yards change that? condos throughout the city The line was moved one block away. A: It will hinge on the housing component. Q: Clearly, somebody didn’t want you The project has not yet earned my support. By Ariella Cohen getting rich: Last week, he sent out a cept in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, to run against Roger Green. More can be extracted for the community. The Brooklyn Papers press release to report that three-quar- where a recent upzoning to encour- A: I don’t think even he would say he had With Bruce Ratner, the on-site affordable ters of the still-unfinished building age residential development included no responsibility for redrawing the lines. It housing is all rental. Some co-ops should be Brooklyn’s first Feng Shui- have already been sold. an affordable-housing component. affordable units. That’s how you get perma- themed luxury dwellings will be He bought the formerly industrial City Councilman David Yassky was clearly a classic case of Albany incum- publicly subsidized — but lot for just over $100,000 in 2004 — (D-Brooklyn Heights) fought to in- bent protection. nence in neighborhoods and passing wealth from generation to generation in America. affordable housing advocates but the completed building will be as- clude affordable housing in the re- Q: Why didn’t you run against him af- aren’t feeling so serene about it. sessed at $5.1 million, records show. zoning. He supports imposing the ter he resigned in disgrace following Q: Couldn’t help but notice that one In chic DUMBO, the meditation- But thanks to the city’s 421-a subsidy, affordable-housing requirements in the conviction? of the people handing out flyers at minded condos in the Beacon Tow- Boymelgreen’s tax rate will be based the 421-a program. A: Under state law, you have to be in the your announcement was none other er — where units cost up to $2.4 on the much-lower figure for the first “Neighborhoods like Brooklyn than Ratner spokeswoman Lupe 15 years. Heights and DUMBO are lucrative district for a year. [Jeffries later moved into million — were developed thanks the district.] Todd. Care to explain? to a city subsidy created in the And it’s not only condo owners in without tax break,” said Yassky DUMBO sitting pretty with the city spokesman Evan Thies. Q: So he screwed you twice — first A: My friendship with Lupe dates back to 1970s to encourage residential de- 2001, when I was working on the Mark velopment at a time when residents tax break. More than 28 buildings un- The city has tweaked the program by drawing you out of the district der construction in trendy Brooklyn before. and then by resigning too late for Green campaign for mayor and she was on were fleeing to the suburbs. Peter Vallone’s campaign. But some say the subsidy is no neighborhoods like Park Slope, In the 1980s, Mayor Koch made you to run? longer needed — especially in hot Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens get the area between 14th and 96th Q: And you were friends? the same exemption. streets in Manhattan ineligible for the A: Yes, but it brought more attention to the ’hoods like DUMBO. issue of redistricting and other reforms that A: Well, the real fighting in the mayoral race “The vast majority of New Yorkers The buildings include: subsidy. He said the incentive was no • A 512-condo Downtown high- longer necessary for attracting devel- Albany hasn’t dealt with. was between other candidates, not ours. Be- would be shocked to know that mil- sides, I had no idea that, someday, there rise where prices are expected to ex- opment there. Q: What are your issues? lion-dollar condos are being subsi- would be a Ratner project — and that she dized by their tax dollars,” said ceed $1 million. But real estate industry insiders A: We need to address the affordable hous- Jonathan Rosen, a spokesman for the • A 40-condo “zen-like” develop- fear that tightening the city’s largest would be working on it. It’s funny that peo- ing crisis that is suffocating large parts of ple bring up Lupe, yet not notice that two of

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