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Alpine theater? / Julie Rosenberg
By Gersh Kuntzman tion signatures that, he claimed, Golden said his office “worked in- 9:30 am The Brooklyn Papers helped persuade owner Jeffrey Den- credible man-hours” to convince state
eroff to commit to finding a buyer regulators to expand the boundaries of Papers The Brooklyn The Alpine Cinema has been who would maintain the 85-year-old an Empire Zone in Sunset Park to in- Dueling press conferences — which took place just hours apart — had both saved — now, who gets the cred- Alpine as a cinema. clude the cinema, which is at Fifth Councilman Vincent Gentle (above) and state Sen. Marty Golden (below) tak- it? Gentile said the new owner, Nico- Avenue and 68th Street. ing credit for saving the Alpine Cinema. Gentile’s event featured Borough Two Bay Ridge lawmakers — who las Nicolaou, would take over in July, If such an expansion of the zone President Markowitz (far left), while Golden’s show had Fifth Avenue bigwig have been rivals for more than a and transform the Alpine from a weak goes through, the Alpine would be- Basil Capetanakis (far right). decade — held bizarre back-to-back link in the national AMC chain into come eligible for a long list of tax press conferences this week to crow an independent cinema. There will credits and energy cost abatements. about their roles in finding a buyer for also be long-overdue renovations, Golden also mentioned renovations 1:00 pm the last moviehouse in a neighbor- Gentile said. that Nicolaou will make — plus con- hood that once had a half-dozen. Nicolaou owns an independent the- verting some currently unused space First up was City Councilman Vin- ater on the Upper East Side of Man- into a community theater. cent Gentile (D-Bay Ridge). The hattan and the Cinemart in Forest And Golden’s press conference did credibility of his event — bright and Hills. have Basil Capetanakis, president of early at 9:30 am on Tuesday — was King refused to say how much the Fifth Avenue Board of Trade, who bolstered by the appearance of Bor- Nicolaou paid for the building, which has been credited by both sides for ‘Green’ lights ough President Markowitz, Commu- had an asking price last year of $10 finding Nicolaou and hooking him up nity Board 10 District Manager Jose- million. A source close to the deal did with Deneroff. Among the environmentally friendly artists who phine Beckmann, congressional candidate tell The Brooklyn Papers that Nico- “Basil made the shidduch,” will be showcasing their work at Bklyn Designs, Steve Harrison, Fifth Avenue Board of laou paid between $6 and $7 million. Markowitz had said earlier, employ- / Julie Rosenberg May 12-14 in DUMBO, is Nicholas Furrow, Trade board member Jim Clark, and Three hours later, state Sen. Marty ing the Yiddish word for arranged whose “Red Light District Lamps” recycle vin- Tim King, the Massey-Knakal real es- Golden (R-Bay Ridge) presented his marriage. tage glass lampshades and consume only 1- to tate broker who sold the building. half of the double-feature with some But the language of this deal was 5-watts. For more about Bklyn Designs ex- “The Alpine has been saved!” Gen- of the same co-stars — King, Beck- probably Greek. hibitors, see GO Brooklyn on page 7. tile cheered, brandishing 2,300 peti- mann and Clark — but no Markowitz. See ALPINE THEATER on page 14 Papers The Brooklyn
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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,” 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,” High and low People that we know black leaders at an Atlantic Yards forum last Brooklyn. 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 ANGLE Kuntzman Ratner’s glossy fantasyland … [This] rings with a kind of contempt for poor people and black people.” Law hammered all night on the race issue, State Development Corporation of- OU NEVER KNOW what which has bubbled up at other forums, but fice? you’re going to get in the Nice brownstones, Bruce! was also the driving force behind the Com- Page 6: Ratner now says his Ymorning mail: a glossy cata- Too bad Atlantic Yards munity Benefits Agreement Ratner signed logue, a piece of political literature, project will “provide approximately with eight minority groups. some junk mail. 3,800 permanent jobs,” down from doesn’t include any of them. “[Ratner believes that] because you are Or, in the case of Bruce Ratner’s a claim three years ago that 10,000 poor, you ought to accept any job you can latest mailing to thousands of Brook- new jobs would be “created.” get, like, ‘You poor little ignorant Negroes,’” lyn residents, a little bit of all three. Page 8: That smiling woman isn’t Law said. The man who wants to build 17 smiling anymore. Actress T. Sahara This project is The Rev. Dennis Dillon of the Brooklyn skyscrapers in between low-rise Fort Meer (pictured at left), the woman Christian Center in Fort Greene joined Law Greene and Prospect Heights sent out in the picture, told The Brooklyn between in his opposition to Atlantic Yards — but Dil- Angle that she posed for the photo his latest flyer this week, painting At- Fort Greene lon focused on the type of permanent jobs lantic Yards as an urban utopia. because she was “between gigs” — Ratner says will be created at the arena. But it’s just a four-color fantasy. only to find out that the photographer and Prospect And he was more circumspect in his rhet- Indeed, the flyer offers no render- sold the photo to Ratner. “That inno- Heights. Calling oric. cent day in the park [is] one of the ings of the 17 Frank Gehry-de- it “Downtown” “The black community is not all about signed, Vegas-style towers. Instead, most nightmarish experiences of my some low-paying jobs that will force us to it showcases the very low-rise life: I have become Bruce Ratner’s is just an attempt live elsewhere anyway,” said Dillon, who Brooklyn that Ratner’s project poster girl,” said Meer, who has a to justify 17 evoked the civil rights movement as a model would overwhelm. “Stop Eminent Domain Abuse” sign for black opposition to Atlantic Yards. Deception is lurking everywhere in the window of her Prospect skyscrapers. “We believe, like Martin Luther King did, (see my annotated Page One, far Heights home. “My only hope for re- that justice must roll down like waters and right), so read the mailing with care: demption is to fight harder. So, righteousness like a mighty stream,” he said. Page 3: Atlantic Yards will “create thanks, Bruce, for fueling my fire, But there was another man of god in the thousands of needed apartments, of- my anger, my ire, my hatred of you.” house who defended the Ratner project fice space [and] local retail space.” Page 10: Ratner claims that his Wow! He made the arena “Ratner’s always been fair, just, concerned Yes, apartments are needed, but if of- community benefits agreement was disappear! Only Ratner and compassionate to me,” said the Rev. Her- fice space is so badly needed, why are negotiated by eight local organiza- could turn a 19,000-seat bert Daughtry of the House of the Lord Pen- all the top floors along Fulton Street tions. But only two of them — tacostal Church in Boerum Hill. being prepped for residential conver- ACORN and the New York State arena into a leafy meadow. “He’s one of the more liberal, progressive sions? And if Brooklyn is so desperate Association of Minority Contractors (It’s actually a private developers in the country.” for more retail space, why does Rat- — existed before the deal was inked, Daughtry argued that Ratner’s project ner’s Atlantic Center Mall fill out its as the New York Observer has re- roof garden.) could reverse the chronic joblessness of his tenant list with a DMV and an Empire ported. parishioners. REAL ESTATE P6 In search of BROOKLYN BURY THE HOME SERVICES P16 SMART Heath and GOWANUS! DELIVERED BRIEFS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYMENT mom Michelle 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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S Smartmom ran into a small ...or call our office to arrange a school • Parish sports and the scene in the tent with Jake ing bright red sweat pants, an Africa t-shirt, a really weird SMART woman walking a fashionable tour at your convenience. scouting programs really got her juices going. Literally. A little rough, a little headband, and big sunglasses, small dog and popped the ques- raw, it was one of the best mov- flailing his arms about like this.” tion. The woman’s eyes moved ie sex scenes in recent memory. She demonstrated what mom discreetly towards the building Truth be told, Smartmom got looked like a cross between where Heath and Michelle sup- 241 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 all hot and squirmy sitting next modern dance and kick-boxing. posedly live. (F train to Prospect Park; B69 and B75 bus) to Hepcat in the Pavilion not “He looked so funny, we had By Louise Crawford “But we’ve never seen them,” long ago. Then, the other day, to stop the car. And then my Dog Lady said. “I think they For information, call: 718-768-7629 Smartmom read a short on-line friend figured out that it was just the three of us.” “They’ve been here a lot,” must have a house somewhere piece about her man Heath. Heath Ledger!” That sounded kinda kinky to one salesgirl said helpfully. else. 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. 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For premium tickets, call (718) 488- 5913, all others call (718) 636-4100 or visit Easy being green www.brooklynphilharmonic.org. — Lisa J. Curtis CINEMA More than 20 exhibitors at Bklyn Designs 2006 put the earth first Sundance East By Lisa J. 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.
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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. BRIC STUDIO: presents “Everyday Above adults, $4 seniors, free for children ages GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Once on Ground,” an adaptation of Michael begins in Battery Park, lower Manhattan 12 and younger. 11 am and 2 pm. 200 and passes through all boroughs. Sign –––––––––––––– Antipasto ––––––––––––– This Island.” $15, $12 children and sen- Ondaatje’s “Collected Works of Billy the Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. iors. 8 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101. Kid.” $12, $10 students. 8:30 pm. 647 up online at www.bikenewyork.org. (212) Classico Antipasto Caldo Insalata Tre Colore Con Mela e Pere CAROUSEL: Ride the Prospect Park Carou- 932-BIKE, ext. 133. www.galleryplayers.com. Fulton St. (718) 855-7882, ext. 53. sel. $1.50 per ride. Noon to 5 pm. Pros- Assortment of baked clams, shrimp, Traditional three color salad with sliced PAPER MOON PLAYERS: presents Neil IMPROV: at Brooklyn Lyceum. $10. 9:30 GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Brooklyn Cen- mushrooms & Mozzarella in carozza pears & apples, balsamic vinaigrette pect Park’s Children’s Corner, near Flat- ter for the Urban Environment presents Simon’s “Jake’s Women.” $10, $8 sen- pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. bush and Ocean avenues. (718) 965-8943. iors. 8 pm. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a walking tour of Green-Wood Ceme- Piccola Parmiggiana Cocktail di Gamberi 2635 E. 23rd St. (718) 645-2276. CHILDREN ART: Opening party for an art gallery for tery. Green-Wood offers flora displays children. Eclectic assortment of imag- Eggplant napoleon with homemade Chilled Shrimp cocktail . . . Additional 4.95 DRAMA: The Paul Robeson Theater hosts KID DRUMMING CIRCLE: Dan Slovin and spectacular views to complement ined creatures and characters, illustrated the final resting places of the men and mozzarella, basil & tomato Capasante con Insalata Mista the premiere of the production entertains. $10 per family or $5 per etiquette books, alphabet designs, “Cabrini-Greene,” a story about an child. 10 am to 2 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum, women who shaped the life and culture rhymes and more. Noon to 6 pm. Art in of New York. $11, $9 members, $8 sen- Mozzarella con Pomodoro e Basilico Grilled sea scallops interracial couple. $20. 8 pm. 40 Greene 227 Fourth Avenue. (718) 857-4816. Chaos Gallery, 45 Main St., Suite 501. Ave., between Carlton Avenue and iors and students. 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Meet over a salad of mixed greens SPRING CARNIVAL: Families First hosts its (718) 222-4860. Free. Homemade mozzarella with sliced tomato, Adelphi Street. (718) 783-9794. annual entertainment event. $7 per per- inside main entrance at 25th Street and PUPPETWORKS: presents a marionette per- Fifth Avenue. (718) 788-8500, ext. 208. basil & extra virgin olive oil Minestrone BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: presents son. Live music with children’s performer Traditional vegetable soup “First Weekends: New Performance and Ann McCormack at 11 am. Music for Aard- formance of “The Wizard of Oz.” $8, $7 FORT GREENE HOUSE TOUR: The last Zuppa d’Asparagi children. Recommended for ages 4 and public opportunity to experience views Discussion Series” featuring perform- varks at 12:30 pm. Eliot the Super Magic Cream of Asparagus garnished with crostini ance by David Appel, Melinda Ring and Man at 2 pm. Also, pony rides, moon- older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. 338 Sixth from top of landmarked Williamsburg Andrea Shasgus. $15, $10 members, $8 walks, refreshments and more. 10 am to Ave. at Fourth Street. (718) 965-3391. Bank Tower. Also, visit several Victorian low-income. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 4 pm. 250 Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. TRANSIT MUSEUM: Kids, ages 5 and era buildings. $25, $20 in advance. For 832-0018. SHADOW BOX THEATER: presents “The older, are invited to look at a vintage tickets, locations and time, visit NARROWS COMMUNITY THEATER: pres- Earth and Me,” and asks the question: subway map and silkscreen a transit tote www.historicfortgreene.org. (718) 596- Tortello Di Ricotta Al Pomodore Basilico Penne Rigate al Pomodoro ents the musical “Mame.” $20, $15 chil- can a child save the earth? $5.50. 10:30 for Mother’s Day. $5, $3 children ages 3 0899. Spinach lasagna with mushrooms & mozzarella Penne with fresh tomato, oregano & basil to 17. 1 pm. Boerum Place and GOWANUS CANAL: Proteus Gowanus Schermerhorn Street. (718) 694-1867. hosts a tour to look at the area along Gnocchi di Melanzane Risotto Primavera DROP-IN CRAFTS: Art activities for chil- the canal through a cultural lens: historic Potato & Eggplant gnocchi with asparagus sauce Risotto served with diced vegetables dren. 1 pm to 3 pm. Prospect Park preservationist, biologist, author, poet, Audubon Center. Enter park at Lincoln low-income housing expert and settle- LIST YOUR EVENT… Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287- ment house fundraiser. Also, film “The ––––––––––––––– Entrée ––––––––––––––– To list your event in Where to GO, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send 3400. Free. Gowanus Canal Song.” $10. 3:30 pm. Salmone Tornado Bistecca alla Griglia NY AQUARIUM: Children are invited to 543 Union St. at Nevins Street. (718) your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, 243-1572. Salmon over a bed of spinach with lobster sauce Grilled Sirloin steak . . . . . 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Fridays: “The Best of the Best” featuring live DJs, Hank’s Saloon Nightlife 11 pm, FREE before midnight, $10 after midnight. 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill, Q: Why am I tired even after a full night’s sleep? Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan (718) 625-8003, www.hankssaloon.com. The Cornerstone Sundays: Shotgun Shack, 6 pm, Sean Kershaw and the New Jack Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Q: Why do I wake up feeling that I can’t catch my breath? Amarachi Lounge Pub Mobscenity, 10 pm, FREE; May 6: Cosmic American 325 Franklin Ave. at Clifton Place in Bedford- 1502 Cortelyou Rd. at Marlborough Road in Flat- Derelicts, Ninth House, 10 pm, FREE; May 8: Live Stuyvesant, (646) 641-4510, bush, (718) 940-9037, www.cornerstonepub.com. band Kuntry Karaoke with Rob Ryan and The Q: Why do I have diffi culty falling asleep? www.amarachilounge.com. 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. The Brooklyn 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in Clinton 966 Fulton St. at Cambridge Place in Clinton Hill, 6405 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Sundays: Stehane Wrembel, 9 pm, $8 suggested Hill, (718) 852-0202, www.fivespotsoulfood.com. (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. 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