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Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2005 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 18 pages BWN •Vol. 28, No. 48 •Saturday, December 10, 2005 • FREE THE SURVEY SAYS... PAGE 7 ‘Park’ BORO’S BIZ towers FEARS 2006 shrink, By Gersh Kuntzman • Nearly 70 percent of businesses believe they will The Brooklyn Papers hire new employees next year. Un-happy New Year! • The city needs to do a better job in Brooklyn. Near- That will be the cheer of many Brooklyn business- ly 80 percent cited potholes and poor streets conditions es as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2006, ac- as a problem. Litter was a concern of 64 percent. cording to a just-released report by the borough’s • Amajority — but not a strong majority — be- grow Chamber of Commerce. lieves the city school system is moving in the right di- Only 31 percent of business owners believe they rection. The 53 percent who said the school system is will have a good year in 2006 — a marked contrast getting better is a jump from only 40 percent who an- to the 80 percent of companies that expected good swered that way last year. By Ariella Cohen things as they went into 2005. • Only 18 percent of business owners oppose The Brooklyn Papers Roughly 55 percent think 2006 will be worse or Bruce Ratner’s plans for a 24-acre commercial, resi- Bowing to critics, planners of the Brooklyn Bridge about the same as 2005. dential, retail and athletic complex at Atlantic Yards; Park waterfront development have proposed bringing Chamber President Kenneth Adams attributed the pes- sixty-one percent support it — numbers almost iden- down the height of some of the commercial buildings that simism to higher energy and real estate costs. Fuel ex- tical to last year’s poll results. would subsidize it. penditures jumped to number three on the business own- • Wal-Mart still has a lot of ’splaining to do. The But the smaller buildings would come at a cost. ers’ list of “obstacles to growth,” right behind health care company is in the midst of a large public-relations One building, on Furman Street at the foot of Joralemon Street and insurance costs, those perennial revenue-sappers. campaign, yet only 33 percent of Brooklyn business- — which was not slated for residential development in prior ren- “Brooklyn businesses did well in 2005, but they’re es support a big-box Wal-Mart in the borough — and

Andrew Schwartz Andrew derings — would now be converted to high-end condos. looking at 2006 with caution,” Adams said. only if “a suitable location could be found.” Forty- And in one “Brooklyn is a small-business economy, and those four percent oppose the discount retailer. scheme, a 30-story types of economies are very dependent on external Big support for Ratner, but little support for Wal- condo tower rising forces. We don’t have large margins for error. If the Mart — but Adams did not see a contradiction ‘Produced’ near Atlantic Avenue, bills go way up, it’s a big deal.” “Small business owners support projects they think would shrink by 10 The survey was sent out after Labor Day to all will strengthen the marketplace by bringing in new cus- in Brooklyn stories — but a 1,200 members of the Chamber of Commerce, but tomers or new investment, but they think Wal-Mart neighboring building answered by only 177 businesses, or 14.7 percent. threatens the vitality of marketplace,” Adams said. Nathan and Uma star in first would grow in height The survey also showed that: “And some just don’t like the company.” film shot at Steiner Studios to compensate. Critics slammed such changes as merely tinkering around the edges of a misguided park-and- residential scheme. “They are switch- Build it and they will lounge: A plan- ing up the chess ner’s vision of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Less Vegas, more Coney pieces — they aren’t improving the game,” said Judi Francis, president of a group that opposes the current development plan. But designers clearly tried to fix some gripes. Another new plan for beachfront Mecca scales down original On John Street in DUMBO, planners trimmed a proposed res- idential building by 100 feet. And instead of a 15-foot-wide side- By Ariella Cohen a longtime player in the sea- walk at the Atlantic Avenue entrance, which critics said did not side attraction’s future. properly welcome the public into a park, visitors will pass The Brooklyn Papers through a 70-foot, tree-lined entrance. Sitt’s plan for a 19-story Reality has already hit Planners also eliminated a controversial roadway — covering Joe Sitt’s development plan condo tower and retail center that area with grass. for Coney Island. has drawn intense fire from But the changes weren’t enough for Atlantic Avenue Better- Where only a few months community members. ment Association President Sandy Balboza: “Shorter here, taller ago, Sitt was hawking an in- “I don’t know why they there— residential development on Atlantic just isn’t going to door, Vegas-style complex keep trying this in Brooklyn,” benefit the avenue.” with a water park, a climbing said Zigun, “Don’t they ever Both Balboza and Francis got a sneak-preview of the latest plans wall, a blimp port, and a learn that amusement parks on Wednesday at the office of park designer Michael Van Valken- House of Blues theme restau- and bars where people get burgh. The private meeting was the latest in a series of public discus- rant, new schematics now drunk and loud don’t mix sions meant to quell the tide of criticism that the $150-million plan show a more subdued face well with housing.” has provoked in the neighborhoods that will surround it. for his proposed amusement For now, the condos are The development will stretch from the Manhattan Bridge to Mecca. just another sandy mirage — Atlantic Avenue when it’s complete in 2012. Sitt’s “Stillwell Walk” unless Sitt can get the city to The new design will be unveiled to the public on Tuesday be- would run from Surf Avenue change the zoning to even al- fore it moves into the final round of environmental assessments to the Boardwalk, from W. low a residential use. and ultimate approval in Albany. 15th to W. 12th streets. If it’s built, Coney land- marks such as Ruby’s Bar on the Boardwalk, and Faber’s Fascination, an old-time game salon on Surf Avenue, would be demolished. New plans for development along the Boardwalk in Coney Island (above) have been scaled-down since original glitzy Instead of those vintage plans were revealed in September (below). amusements, Sitt bets on bringing in the Board- walk’s only movie theater or even a circus. Sitt owns 12 acres of prime, albeit faded, Board- walk properties near Still- well Avenue. He presented the plans to Community Board 13 last Thursday. Sitt did not return re- peated calls from The Brooklyn Papers.

Coney Island insiders Callan / Tom — who’ve seen plenty of “renewal” plans burst faster than balloons in a carney sideshow — viewed the new designs with some optimism. Papers The Brooklyn “It’s better than it was, but it still needs some work,” said Dick Zigun, A winter welcome founder of the Coney Is- A snowman either has his arms raised in glee or is shooing away some pesky Canadian geese land Circus Sideshow and after the season’s first snowfall, at DUMBO’s Empire Fulton-Ferry state park on Sunday.

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The act allowed lawsuits Worship Service and Christmas Pageant Afederal law designed nicipalities for the safety of Acknowledging that his de- turers to appeal. “We believe it is now the only if a gun maker or seller Plymouth Sanctuary, Orange Street to give the gun industry their populations against hand- cision would be controversial, NRA spokesman Andrew law of the land that law-abid- knowingly violated a law ap- broad immunity from law- gun violence spawned by care- the judge immediately sus- Arulanandam said he was con- ing manufacturers and retailers plicable to the sale or market- less merchandising,” Wein- pended all action in the trial in fident the bulk of the opinion will not be held responsible ing of firearms. Sun., Dec. 18 • 5:30 p.m. suits filed by crime vic- tims and violence-plagued for the independent actions of Lawrence Greenwald, an criminals,” Arulanandam said. attorney for Beretta USA, said Christmas Carol Service cities does not apply to a He added that the NRA had Congress meant that exception Plymouth Sanctuary, Orange Street pending suit by the city of expected to encounter “judi- to apply only to laws specifi- New York, a federal judge cial activism” in the law’s ear- cally regulating guns. has ruled. Court: Bag search OK Sat., Dec. 24 • 5:30 p.m. ly days. Weinstein interpreted it If upheld, Judge Jack B. New York is one of several more broadly. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Weinstein’s ruling would raise Associated Press The New York Civil Liber- for a specific threat or an at- cities suing major U.S. suppli- “If Congress had wanted to questions about the point of Afederal judge has ties Union had challenged the tack to crack down. ers of handguns, arguing that limit the predicate exception ... Plymouth Sanctuary, Orange Street the federal legislation, which searches, arguing that riders “That kind of complacency gun manufacturers violated it could easily have done so. It upheld the NYPD’s practice is a very dangerous thing,” was championed by the Na- of randomly searching sub- were being subjected to a public nuisance law by foster- did not,” he wrote. tional Rifle Association and pointless and unprecedented she said. “The threat is imme- ing a situation that allowed Mayor Michael Bloomberg way riders’ bags, saying the invasion of their privacy. diate. It is real and of extreme signed into law by President intrusion on people’s priva- widespread access to illegal praised the ruling in a written Bush in October. The judge cited the testimo- concern to those who run the firearms. statement and said the shoot- Weinstein said in a 97-page cy is minimal while the ny of police officials who said counterterrorism in this city.” The suit seeks no money ing of a New York police offi- opinion last Friday that the threat of a terrorist bombing the searches might cause terror- During the trial, Deputy Po- damages, but wants gun makers cer during a traffic stop earlier legislation contained an ex- is “real and substantial.” ists to choose a different target. lice Commissioner David Co- to more closely police dealers in the week is “deadly evi- ception wide enough to allow Police tightened security in “Because the threat of terror- hen said the searches keep ter- who frequently sell guns later dence that the scourge of guns New York’s claim to go for- the nation’s largest subway ism is great and the conse- rorists guessing. used to commit crimes. in the city is ever-present.” ward. system in July after the deadly quences of unpreparedness may “Unpredictability is the en- Atrial was scheduled to be- “Our lawsuit is designed In a victory for gun makers, terrorist attacks in London’s be catastrophic, it would seem emy of terrorists and the ally gin on Nov. 28, but looked and intended to stop this Orange Street, between Hicks and Henry however, Weinstein also re- underground. foolish not to rely upon those of those trying to prevent an like it might be derailed by en- scourge,” Bloomberg said. Brooklyn Heights jected the city’s argument that “The risk of a terrorist qualified persons in the best po- attack,” said Cohen, who actment of the federal law, “With the gun industry com- the law was unconstitutional. bombing of New York City’s sition to know,” Berman said. joined the police department which required that most pletely unwilling to take rea- “As construed, the act ade- subway system is real and Gail Donoghue, a city after a three-decade career at pending suits seeking to hold sonable steps to control their www.plymouthchurch.org quately balances congression- substantial,” U.S. District lawyer, called the searches a the CIA analyzing the threat gun makers and sellers ac- own dealers, the city has no al concern over the viability of Judge Richard M. Berman “life-and-death” necessity and of terrorism. countable for crime “shall be recourse but to go to the the handgun industry and the said in his ruling last Friday. said the city should not wait OUR VIEW, page 15 immediately dismissed.” courts.”

LEGAL NOTICES Win $50 Perps nabbed Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by accepted from attendees only. RSVP no Crime tip #1: Don’t sell the Civil Court, Kings County on the 30th day of later than Dec 26, 2005. Please send POLICE BLOTTER… where you steal. November, 2005, bearing Index Number responses to: McPherson Taylor, LLP, 244 in Clothes! A 13-year-old learned this N501037/2005, a copy of which may be exam- Fifth Avenue Suite C227, New York, New ined at the Office of the Clerk, Civil Court, Kings York 10001 or email to: bedstuyproper- Continued from page 2 number on the grey Ford smacked the victim in the face lesson the hard way after po- County, located at 141 Livingston Street, [email protected]. before 5:30 am, police said. Econoline van. with a mysterious object, split- Brooklyn, NY 11201 in room number 007 grants BP46-49 Every $25 purchase lice arrested him for allegedly the petitioner the right effective on the day of The burglar then burst through ting the man’s upper lip, police compliance to assume the name of AVRUM Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by Red Hook rob stealing $1,675 worth of elec- the Civil Court, Kings County on the 2nd day of gets you in our the door, his body barreling said. The three thugs then SHLOIME GRUBER. His birth-date and present The trio of thugs who tronics from an Irving Place name is September 5, 1984, AVRUM SHLOIME December, 2005, bearing the Index Number 2nd anniversary into the cash register inside. robbed the man and ran off. apartment — and then pawn- KATZ. The place of birth is New York City. His N501041/05, a copy of which may be examined mugged a man on Columbia present address is 1246 46th Street, Brooklyn, at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL The force helped the thug The victim walked to the ing them on the sidewalk COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, raffle. Win a gift Street in the pre-dawn dark- New York 11219. pop open the drawer, which 76th Precinct stationhouse, on right out front. BP48 Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants certificate for contained $2,000. Black ness of Dec. 1 did its best to Union Street. But the man’s The John L. Phillips Estate is seeking pro- me rights to: Assume the name of: Shakira Ruiz. A 23-year-old resident on posals for the development of a historical My present name is: Dixie Shakira Ruiz a/k/a gloves on the thief’s hands keep the victim from talking. Dixie Shakira Ruiz Green. My present address is: $100 of clothing cut and swollen lip made talk- the fourth floor of the build- site, located in the heart of Bedford prevented police from finding Police said the robbers ing difficult, so the victim was ing, near Putnam Avenue, Stuyvesant. This Request for Proposals 357 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, New York 11237. from Luce. his fingerprints at the store, jumped the man as he walked (“RFP”) has been developed to assist the My place of birth is: Puerto Cortes, Honduras. unable to give them a detailed told police she left home at Legal Guardian (“GUARDIAN”) in the evalu- My date of birth is: August 25, 1980. FG48 near South Elliott Place. by the Red Hook houses, be- description of the robbers. He ation of its options associated with the 10 am on Dec 1. 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A woman told po- Call Ellen Pittari today for a items for sale on the pave- L.PHILLIPS and/or its existing theatre name. COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, lice that three or four strangers ment outside. Police quickly This will be finalized by the guardian and Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants free quote! 718-834-9512 estate, which will also maintain oversight me rights to: Assume the name of: Carmelo Ortiz throughout the duration of the project. The 281 Van Brunt Street (bet. Visitation & Pioneer) broke into the home and stole arrested the boy and his 36- Jr. My present name is: Carmen Ortiz a/k/a the gas welder, a circular saw, year-old aunt. GUARDIAN may also desire the company to Carmelo Ortiz a/k/a Carmelo Ortiz Jr. My present Open: Tuesdays - Saturdays • perform management services for the site. address is: 49 Crown Street, Brooklyn, New York a Sawzall and a screw gun. Everything except one iPod RSVP required for attendance to showings. 11225. 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TIS JUST A HUMBLE that gets lost in a Wascomat Wascomat Junior W74 Junior W74 double-loader. Idouble-loader, like mil- It has an “M” on the front. lions of others across the land. Just like Alava’s Wascomat But one partic- ular Wascomat Junior W74 double-loader THE BROOKLYN in one partic- By Gersh ular Brooklyn Kuntzman laundromat ANGLE has become for tens of thousands of chil- Junior W74 double-loader. dren what Graceland is to Now, Alava said he can Elvis fans. pick out a Knuffle Bunny fan Every week for the past a block away. He sees them year or so, a handful of tots standing in front of the laun- filter into Luis Alava’s laun- dromat and comparing the dromat at 358 Sixth Ave. in facade with the photographs Park Slope for a private audi- in Willems’s book before ence with the washing ma- coming inside. And then they chine with the big “M” on its gravitate towards the “M.” face. The other giveaway is that The “Knuffle Bunny” ma- they’re not toting laundry, ei- chine, that is. ther. For a few months, Alava “It’s once a week or so,”

didn’t understand why par- Alava said. “They come in Mango / Greg ents were flocking to his and all they want to do is nondescript laundromat and take a picture of themselves taking pictures of their kids with the ‘M’ machine.” in front of the Wascomat Ju- He says he doesn’t mind nior W74 double-loader with — even though he’s in the The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn the “M” on the front. laundry, not child-care, busi- Luis Alva (left) with his most popular washing machine, made famous in the Mo Willems book “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale” (right). But finally, a customer ness. showed him “Knuffle Bun- “If it makes the kids hap- ny: A Cautionary Tale,” a py, I’m happy,” he said. “For tween the “L” and “N” ma- willingness to sign a release. Alava’s joint on the inside become like the Soup Nazi,” When told that she was in “Look sugar,” Woodbridge kid’s book by award-winning the children, that ‘M’ ma- chines. I’m not sure he knew what he cover of “Knuffle Bunny,” he said. the presence of the most-fa- said. “I work in high-end tile, Slope author Mo Willems, chine is everything.” “I was at that laundromat was signing. I not only get his but said he would regret it if Not to worry. The other mous Wascomat Junior W74 so I know celebrities.” that uses photographs and Willems professed to be for maybe all of 10 minutes, soul, but free use of the ‘M’ the laundromat became over- day, several customers went double-loader in the country, It was unclear if Wood- drawings to tell the story of stunned — and bemused — taking pictures,” Willems said. machine in perpetuity.” run by crawling fans making about their business with nary Shanee Woodbridge offered bridge meant the tile or the a harried father, a cheery in- at the fame of the stainless “The only reason I chose that As a tip of the hat, Willems pilgrimages. a glance at the unused “M” her respects, but still chose customers. fant, and beloved bunny doll steel celebrity squeezed be- place was because of Luis’s did include the address of “I don’t want the place to machine. another machine. [email protected]

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Among the rare gift items will be colorful, cro- cheted cupcake Setting the scene tree ornaments (how did they do that!?); Broadway show, not only to preserve the ex- glittery yar- traordinary performances of its stars, but also mulke bras Director Stroman to make it available in a format that is acces- (it’s for real — sible for audiences who can’t afford tickets to see it to believe the stage show or who don’t have the means it); original iPod on shooting ‘The to watch it in the Big Apple. cozies by Becky Lee “[Brooks] absolutely has that sensibility. (pictured, top), which are He wanted someone in Ohio, who is never the only way to make an iPod original at this Producers’ at going to make it to New York, to see the per- point; “hip” holiday stockings; jewelry; beauty formance of Nathan and Matthew and to hear products; silk-screened T-shirts and handbags. Mel Brooks’s lyrics and music and thank God Additional handmade goods for sale include Steiner Studios he wants to do that,” Stroman said. Hodge Podge’s vintage-inspired doggie sweaters (pictured, center), and By Karen Butler Brooks still has it My Imaginary Boy- for The Brooklyn Papers Arenowned director, producer, writer and friend’s “Christmas Ro- actor in his own right, Brooks concentrated bot” ornament (pic- irector Susan Stroman says there were on writing the show, and later the movie, and tured, left). advantages to filming her movie musi- honing his unique brand of comedy, entrust- DJ Rekha, who D cal version of Mel Brooks’s “The Pro- ing Stroman, who also directed and choreo- spins at Manhattan club ducers” at Steiner Studios before work on the graphed the stage musical, to handle most of S.O.B.’s well-attended brand-new Brooklyn facility was even com- the other details. Basement Bangra par- plete. “When we created the musical, I think ties, will provide the “It was great out there and the Steiner peo- what was great for Mel was he didn’t have to music — along with DJ ple were wonderful,” Stroman told GO worry about anything,” Stroman explained. Shakey, Dirty Jean, Brooklyn in Manhattan recently. “It was 90 “He … just had to worry about the comedy. Peppermintwist and percent done and I thought, ‘Maybe the toi- And he wrote and wrote and wrote these Jaime Kozyra — for lets aren’t going to work.’ But, in fact, it all wonderful lyrics, and it just gave him the your enjoyment on the was there and they kept working as we were freedom to be this incredible writer, and that dance floor. shooting. is why it is so chock full of comedy. Throughout the “But because things weren’t totally done, I “And when we got to the movie, Mel had day, authors will be was able to say: ‘I need a dance studio over his producer hat on. He was there to say, present for book sign- here. I need a warm-up room.’ So, we shaped ‘You can have whatever you want, just don’t ings, including Boerum Hill’s own Ayun Halliday it, and we shaped it for a musical. So now spend a penny.’ He would say: ‘Stro, stop (“No Touch Monkey!”), and New York’s own any musical movie can move in there and be asking for pie a la mode. Just ask for the Dazzle Dancers will go “totally nuts,” says Burgel, fine.” pie.’” in their nearly nude disco dance performance. The freshman filmmaker and five-time So, how hard was it to switch gears and “Holiday Craftacular” will be held from noon Tony Award-winning director and choreogra- turn a stage musical based on a non-musical to midnight on Dec. 17 at Warsaw (261 Driggs pher insists the production suffered none of movie into a movie musical? Not so hard, Ave. at Eckford in Greenpoint). the time-consuming or expensive snafus one Stroman swears. Actually, she says “The Pro- DJ Rekha is expected to spin from 9 pm to might imagine plaguing the first major proj- ducers” was the perfect project for her to cut 10:30 pm. The first 1,000 shoppers to show up ect shot in a new studio. her teeth on, since it required so many of the get a free gift. Admission is free. For more infor- “Everything worked!” Stroman declared. same skills she used in directing stage pro- mation, visit www.bust.com/craftacular. “To be able to, in the same day, shoot a scene ductions. The fact that many of her actors — Lee Cabot Walker in Rio and then shoot a scene in a jail cell also had considerable film experience and was great. knew how to pull back and not play to the “It was important to do this movie in New balcony as they do in theater, also helped, York. The movie is authentically New York, she admits. even in its talent. The accountants are all “If a [theater] audience is really enjoying EVENT Broadway folk. The girls are all accom- [a performance], the actor is going to milk plished Broadway dancers. Even in crowd it,” said Stroman. “If the audience is not re- scenes, I have a couple of Tony Award win- sponsive, they are going to drive that show ners.” and get home. They are in charge of how fast Getting lit “We’re a Broadway story!” the 79-year- or slow that show goes. old Brooks is quoted saying in production “But in film, the director is totally in If you happen to Andrew Schwartz Andrew notes for the film. “It would have been heart- charge. The director is the only constant all get an earful of breaking not to shoot this movie in New Embracing Brooklyn: the way through the year, for the entire film. soul-stirring chil- York. And here we are in Brooklyn, only 11 The movie adaptation I think the editing process was my favorite.” dren’s voices raised and a half blocks from where I was born and of the Broadway musi- in song while me- bred. Mostly bred. We were so poor, the Working through tears andering through neighbors had to give birth to me.” [Brooks, cal “The Producers,” Despite the joy and success “The Produc- Downtown Brook- who is grieving over the death of his wife which stars Uma Thur- ers” has brought to all involved, both Brooks lyn on Monday, Anne Bancroft, was not available for inter- man as Ulla Svanson and Stroman suffered personal tragedies dur- Dec. 12, follow the views.] and Matthew Broder- ing the course of creating the stage musical sound to the source Although Steiner is a new, state-of-the-art, ick as Leo Bloom and new film. Stroman’s husband, musical and enjoy the free, 100,000-square-foot facility, “The Produc- (above), was shot in and film director Mike Ockrent, died of live performance ers” is not the first movie musical shot on the the Brooklyn Navy leukemia shortly after she met Brooks, while by the Grammy Callan / Tom site of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The first was Yard’s Steiner Studios. Brooks’ beloved wife, Bancroft, died of uter- Award-winning the 1949 film, “On the Town,” the opening Tony Award-winning ine cancer just as the film was being edited. Brooklyn Youth scenes of which were lensed on the lot. The Susan Stroman (right) “I know everything he is going through,” Chorus. The group filmmakers of “The Producers” thought their Stroman confided. “I speak to him almost will perform a pro- directed both the film movie, which is set in 1959 New York City, every day. He is grieving, and it is hard for gram of songs and was the ideal choice to continue the tradition. and stage versions. him to be out in crowds. He misses her so. carols for that Papers file The Brooklyn “Mark Friedberg, my wonderful produc- Schwartz Andrew They were inseparable. We are very close evening’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at tion designer, built a 44th Street out there that and it is strange that this kind of thing would Brooklyn Borough Hall plaza. went from Broadway to the river and it had “Springtime for Hitler — A Gay Romp with alum Will Ferrell plays the deranged happen. The material of ‘The Producers’ is Borough President Marty Markowitz invites all Sardi’s and the Shubert Alley. And the St. Adolf and Eva in Berchesgarten,” written by Liebkind. like a life raft. It was when I started with it Brooklynites to come and see the lighting of the James Theater and Shubert Theater and to the insane, Fuhrer-worshipping playwright, Stroman believes “The Producers” has en- and now it is for him.” sensational 35-foot balsam fir tree, decorated by walk down those streets, I was like Gene Franz Liebkind, they assume they’ve found dured for so long, in so many forms because, Although Brooks is avoiding the limelight the staff of New York City’s Department of Parks Kelly,” recalled Stroman. “It was a sound- their show. By hiring Roger DeBris, the “It is a buddy movie, but everybody in this these days, Stroman emphasizes he is still and Recreation. stage like MGM.” worst director in New York, and his com- musical comes in and states their wants and working hard on new comic projects. Also making an appearance at the tree lighting Based on the record-breaking, Tony mon-law assistant, Carmen Ghia, to stage the dreams … At the end of the musical, it is de- “We’re talking about making ‘Young will be Santa Claus and the Brooklyn College Award-winning musical, which was itself in- show, how could they miss? livered, and that is what satisfies the audi- Frankenstein’ into a musical,” Stroman re- Brass Ensemble. spired by Brooks’s Oscar-winning 1968 film ence. vealed. “So much so, that Mel has written, The façade of Borough Hall and its cupola will of the same name, “The Producers” is the Stage to screen “Mel Brooks’s characters are working- like, 10 new songs. It’s good to have a cre- be transformed into a dramatic backdrop for the comic story of how meek and unhappy ac- Stroman’s film uses many of the original class people that have these wants and ative outlet. When I’ve been going out to Los tree when it is illuminated with the building’s new, countant Leo Bloom and washed-up, but stars of the Broadway show in the roles they dreams,” the 51-year-old Delaware native Angeles for different press trips, we’ve got- state-of-art, computer-generated architectural light- tenacious theater producer Max Bialystock created. Nathan Lane reprises his role of Bia- continued. “And I think that has an accessi- ten together and worked on little sections of ing system, which is making its debut on Monday. conspire to swindle investors out of $2 mil- lystock; Matthew Broderick plays Bloom; bility that is appealing. Mel says he writes for the musical. It’s rich. It’s a wonderful story. The Christmas tree lighting festivities will begin lion by staging the biggest flop in Broadway Gary Beach plays Roger DeBris; and Roger the people, and I think people see themselves But I think that’s a good year-and-a-half at 5:30 pm on Dec. 12 at the Brooklyn Borough history — a surefire loser that would close Bart plays Carmen Ghia. New additions to in these roles, although these are very eccen- away.” Hall Plaza (209 Joralemon St. between Court and quickly and allow the pair to keep the money the cast include film actress Uma Thurman, tric characters.” “The Producers,” directed by Susan Adams streets). The event is free of charge. For left over from the production. as Ulla, the producers’ stunning Swedish sec- Stroman says both she and Brooks felt it Stroman, opens in limited release on Dec. more information, visit www.brooklyn-usa.org When Bialystock and Bloom discover retary/chorus girl, and “Saturday Night Live” was important to make a film version of the 16 and nationwide on Dec. 25. — Monserrat Cabral

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BROOKLYN Neighborhood Viva Olea Dining Guide Duo’s third restaurant charms with pan-Mediterranean menu Bites By Tina Barry This week: for The Brooklyn Papers PARK SLOPE’S ohannes Sanzin and Chelsea Alt- man have struck again. The co- FIFTH AVENUE J owners of Fort Greene’s Pequena, a small, casual Mexican eatery, and

Blue Ribbon Brooklyn Mango / Greg Clinton Hill’s Maggie Brown, another 280 Fifth Ave. at First Street, (718) 840-0404 casual bar and American bistro, have (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12.50-$32. joined with new partner Dan DiMarti, Blue Ribbon Brooklyn features wines from around to open their third Brooklyn restaurant, the world and offers an extensive raw bar. The Olea. Their newest addition to Fort eclectic menu includes a vast array of choices, from

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Greene is a gorgeous, pan-Mediter- matzo ball soup, escargot bourguignon and garlic

shrimp and chorizo for appetizers, to duck confit The white beans and smoked salmon ranean taverna and raw bar with a far- Mango / Greg with arugula and tomato salad, hanger steak with appetizer at Peperoncino. reaching menu that works. onion rings, and lobster and corn-on-the-cob for Housed in the former A Table space, entrees. Blue Ribbon Brooklyn opens at 6 pm, Olea, which opened in September, fea- Monday through Friday, and stays open as late as 4 been cooking comfort food classics served in a set- am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations accept- ting that makes diners feel at home. The menu tures a moody room with dark wood

ed for 5-10 people. Open daily. includes American, Mexican and Italian cuisines — beams running across the ceiling. The Papers The Brooklyn crab cakes, tilapia with rice pilaf served with sauteed floor is paved with terra cotta tiles, and Loving ‘olive’ it: Olea chef Gary Blue Ribbon Sushi spinach, shrimp linguini in tomato sauce with mush- instead of fabric-covered banquettes, rooms, yellow peppers and rum — and decadent Moran (above) ensures a happy end- 278 Fifth Ave. at First Street, (718) 840-0408 desserts like the three chocolate caramel mousse there are surprisingly comfortable (MC, Visa) Average price per person: $35. ing with his dessert, “due panna cot- cake. Owned by Hector’s brother Mauro Gonzalez, wooden benches along the walls. ta” (right), two ramekins of the Italian If it’s late and you’re craving a spicy tuna roll, head Jack’s also offers daily specials and live country However, it’s the windows that to Blue Ribbon Sushi, the latest addition to the culi- custard. “Chocolate Saffron” (front) music on Sundays. Brunch is served on weekends, make lingering in Olea (Latin for nary empire of brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg. from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays. Open is topped with candied orange peel (They also own Blue Ribbon locations in Manhattan Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. “olive”) so rewarding. The entire front and Brooklyn, another sushi restaurant by the same of the space is floor-to-ceiling glass while “Vanilla Rosemary” is sprinkled name in Manhattan, and Blue Ribbon Bakery.) with almond pralines. There’s an extensive selection of melt-in-your-mouth Long Tan bordered with tiny sparkling panes fish from the Atlantic and Pacific, as well as a huge 196 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) 622-8444, edged in a dusty jade color. The win- / Greg Mango / Greg sake list. The restaurant boasts more space than its www.long-tan.com (MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$16. dows frame leafy Lafayette Avenue, that is smoky, thanks to their charring Manhattan sushi cousin and shorter lines than its Long Tan is a friendly and relaxed Thai restaurant affording diners an ideal perch for peo- on the grill, and given a hint of sweet next-door bistro. Open daily. Reservations are not where comfy cushions in vibrant colors line an accepted. open, white dining room dotted with hanging ple-watching. and sour flavoring with pomegranate paper lanterns. A large window overlooks a garden In the kitchen is Gary Moran, late of molasses. I can’t imagine tasting a bet- area with outdoor seating. For appetizers, Long Tan Relish in Williamsburg, and before that ter version of the salad than Moran’s.

Coco Roco Restaurant Papers The Brooklyn offers “samurai-spiked” crab cakes with Asian gua- Manhattan’s Bouley and Citarella. On the plate are squares of pan-roasted 392 Fifth Ave. at Sixth Street, (718) 965-3376 camole. Other appetizers include the pad Thai (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $4.95-$15.95. spring roll salad and a mini-Peking crispy duck bun. Moran’s menu rounds the Mediter- “Halloumi,” a slightly salty Greek made with red chili peppers. — job of complementing the meal. Owner Fernando Martin boasts that his Peruvian For entrees, the restaurant’s signature dishes ranean, dipping into Greece, Italy and cheese similar to feta, that takes on a Risotto can be a hit-or-miss affair, The “due panna cotta”— two ramekins restaurant Coco Roco has the best rotisserie chick- include a yellow curry of butternut squash, three- the Middle East. He’ll mix Italian nutty taste when it’s roasted. There’s too often rendered into gummy rice. At of the custard — were each just right: en in Brooklyn. This casual family restaurant attracts flavored snapper, and duck with tamarind sauce. all kinds of diners — from cozy couples to large par- risotto with Greek also a bit of tahini Olea, the grains are just right: tender the vanilla was subtly enhanced with ties. Their tropical Peruvian cocktails will keep you At Long Tan’s red bar, sassy cocktails make drinking cheese; toss a sal- sauce and sauteed yet not mushy. Moran uses a rich, fresh rosemary and the chocolate, coming back. There’s a happy hour Monday through here an original experience. The wines are from ad with pome- DINING spinach too; like seafood stock as the dish’s base, then topped with slivers of candied orange Friday, from 6 pm to 8 pm, and their brunch menu Australia and New Zealand, making the restaurant a favorite spot for wine enthusiasts. Open daily for granate juice- most of what I strews the mix with sweet shrimp, and peel, was given a slightly bitter note is also available from noon to 3 pm on weekends. Olea (171 Lafayette Ave. at Adelphi Open daily for lunch and dinner. Delivery available. dinner. Long Tan also offers takeout and delivery laced vinaigrette sampled, all the adds an unexpected touch: bits of with a hint of saffron. and caters parties. Street in Fort Greene) accepts cash only. and sprinkle pine Entrees: $15-$18.50. The restaurant components har- creamy feta cheese that melt into the The problem with the roasted fruit Cocotte nuts over the top; serves dinner daily; breakfast and lunch monize, and the grains, adding a touch of nuttiness. with spice bread and creme fraiche Peperoncino from Monday through Friday; and brunch 337 Fifth Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 832-6848 and pair a crisp appearance of the “Chermoula,” the Moroccan blend of was its presentation. A large bowl is 72 Fifth Ave. at St. Mark’s Place, (718) 638-4760 on the weekends, from 10 am to 4:30 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $12-$23. pm. For reservations, call (718) 643-7003. (Cash only) Entrees: $10-$20. chicken breast dish looks sim- coriander, garlic, paprika, lemon juice filled with pear halves that sit atop Indulge in traditional French-American fare served Since 2004, Peperoncino owner Nino Gagliardi has with Moroccan ple, not cluttered. and olive oil, lends heat to a large filet spiced bread and are doused with up by Christine and Bill Snell, who also own Fort of moist, wild salmon, and forms a crisp creme fraiche. It’s too clumsy looking Greene’s beloved Lou Lou bistro. Cocotte features been serving 18 varieties of thin-crust pies, lightly vegetables, Israeli The batter used French classics including bouillabaisse (fish stew), as topped with a simple tomato sauce and cooked in couscous and a dab of orange-car- in the “piccolo fritto,” a big plate of crust around the fish. Moran accompa- and not exciting enough to work as well as seasonally inspired dishes. Now on the menu his wood-burning oven at this Neapolitan-style damom aioli (French mayonnaise fried calamari, mussels and lemon nies it with chunks of slow-roasted dessert, but I wouldn’t mind half of it restaurant. The cheese is special, too; instead of the is a baked apple stuffed with pork “rillettes” served sauce). Minor disappointments occur slices with fresh sage leaves, could be beets and fried beet greens. The plate is served with coffee for breakfast. with a potato camembert “galette” in Calvados usual buffalo mozzarella, cow’s-milk mozzarella is sauce, cauliflower soup with caramelized apples and used, adding a taste that GO Brooklyn critic Tina during a meal, but even then, Moran lighter, but I’d order the dish again in a given a bright, citrus note with slices of I’m looking forward to sitting in sea urchin. Chef Adam Ross also offers oysters and Barry called clean and fresh. Chef Daniela Gori should be applauded for taking a few second. Have you tried a fried mussel? roasted orange and a splash of corian- Olea’s dining room and watching the whole, grilled fish-of-the-day. Rough-hewn wooden cooks up appetizers like the tender white beans with chunks of rare, smoked salmon and thin slivers risks in the kitchen. They’re delectable. Especially when der-caraway vinaigrette. Although there snow fall, the leaves turn green again, tables and wall sconces round out the prosperous To begin, there’s falafel-crusted arti- they’re consumed with a chewy, tart are a lot of contrasting flavors, textures and come this summer, sitting at one of farmhouse atmosphere, adding to Cocotte’s roman- of red onion tossed in a tart lemon dressing. The tic charm. On weekends, enjoy a brunch of special- Cornish game hen with sea salt and rosemary is just choke hearts. The falafel coating is slice of lemon and swiped through and spices going on, the dish doesn’t ca- the outdoor tables beside the eatery. If ty crepes and homemade pastries from 11 am to 3 one of the outstanding entrees, according to Barry. crisp but too heavy, making for less- “agrodolce,” a sweet and sour syrup reen out of control. I’m feeling really loving toward my pm. Dinner served daily at 5:30 pm. Kids, ages 10 Open daily for dinner, and for brunch on weekends, than-delicate eating. They’re accompa- comprised of reduced red wine vine- The dessert menu features five dish- companion, I may even share my fried and younger, eat free on Mondays, entrees are 2- from noon to 3 pm. for-1 on Tuesdays, and there is no corkage fee on nied by a rich Turkish eggplant salad gar, sugar and Turkish pepper sauce es that do a good — if not wonderful mussels. Wednesdays. Outdoor dining in the sidewalk cafe. Tempo Restaurant and Wine Bar Convivium Osteria 256 Fifth Ave. at Carroll Street, (718) 636-2020, 68 Fifth Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, (718) 857- www.tempobrooklyn.com (AmEx, DC, MC, Visa) 1833 (AmEx) Entrees: $13-$24. Entrees: $17-$30. He’ll Wu you Since 2000, Convivium Osteria has offered Park Boasting cream-colored stucco walls and crushed Slope a welcoming, rustic dining room with its silk draperies, Tempo is a sophisticated yet com- Finding a decent Thai begin a meal by dipping pan- ocher-toned walls and rough-hewn tables — some fortable restaurant perfect for romantic tete-a-tetes communal. Chef and owner Carlo Pulixi has skipped and family dinners alike. Open since September restaurant in the neighbor- seared scallop dumplings into around the Mediterranean to combine the flavors of 2004, chef-proprietor Michael Fiore orchestrates hoods surrounding Mai, the soy, ginger and lime sauce. Spain, Portugal and Italy on the Convivium Osteria the creations coming from his kitchen, while co- new Southeast Asian eatery Follow the appetizer with an menu. Among the tapas highlights are the seafood owners Michael Elliott and Robert Amato oversee that borders Fort Greene and entree of whole grilled sea bass tapas for two, Vermont quails with figs, and all aspects of dining room service. “boquerones” (pickled anchovies). Try the “seba- Park Slope, is as simple as wrapped in a banana leaf and Whether you’re enjoying the bar or two dining das,” a Sardinian dessert featuring ravioli filled with rooms, the offerings on the Mediterranean-inspired scoring a bowl of French onion served with a spicy chili and pecorino cheese, fried and topped with bitter American menu include “prime Black Angus rib- soup in Park Slope. Satisfying fish sauce. If poultry is their honey. Open daily for dinner. Outdoor garden seat- eye steak for two,” which has sauteed cippoline ing available. a craving for Indonesian cui- pleasure, Wu sautes half a onions and mushrooms, recommended by Amato. For dessert, sample the house-made sorbets and sine or the complex flavors of duck with shiitake mushrooms Jack’s gelatos, or go for the sticky date and toffee pud- Malaysia is another story. That and splashes it with a light, 519 Fifth Ave. at 13th Street, (718) 965-8675 ding served with creme fraiche and warm toffee is, until Mai opened on At- ginger-spiked wine sauce. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$14. sauce. Tempo offers about 200 wines from around lantic Avenue in September. In the summer, a garden the world, a dozen of which are available by the Since December 2000, chef Hector Gonzalez has “quartino” (a third of the bottle) — making it more Step beneath Mai’s bright with a fountain makes an ideal affordable for diners to order a different wine with yellow awning, you’ll find spot to sip sake and enjoy the each course. chef Daniel Wu (pictured), restaurant’s refreshing coconut = Full review available at Tempo is open daily for dinner. Tempo Presto’s who co-owned Jefferson and and lime custard. takeout counter is open from 11 am to 10 pm on the Cafe Asean in Manhattan, Mai (497 Atlantic Ave. be- weekdays and 11 am to 11 pm on weekends. spinning out a spirited menu tween Third Avenue and that traverses Vietnam, Thai- Nevins Street in Boerum Hill) Editor’s note: These are a sampling of restaurants in the neighborhood. The list rotates, and it is not / Jori Klein land, Indonesia, Singapore and accepts cash only. Entrees: comprehensive. For more restaurants, go to Malaysia. $9-$15.50. The restaurant Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American www.brooklynpapers.com on the Web. If your Sitting in the modern, brick serves lunch and dinner Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover restaurant is not listed and you would like it to be, Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card please contact GO Brooklyn Editor Lisa Curtis via walled space atop wooden every day. For reservations, e-mail at [email protected]. banquettes strewn with bright- call (718) 797-3880.

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Scheinman, 7 pm, FREE; Dec. 14: James Hunter, 7 pm, FREE, Kato Hideki/Marco Cappelli, 8 pm, $8, Briggan Krauss, 10 Cafe Steinhof Club Xo pm, $8; Dec. 15: Oscar Noriega Trio, 8 422 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in 1819 Utica Ave. at Avenue J in Flatlands, pm, FREE, Matt Munisteri, 10 pm, FREE; Park Slope, (718) 369-7776, (718) 209-0525, www.clubxonyc.com. Dec. 16: Malaby/Sanchez/Rainey release www.cafesteinhof.com. Saturdays and Fridays: “The Best of the New York’s largest lighting store is not in party for their new CD “Alive in Brooklyn Dec. 14: The Jack Grace Band, 10:30 Best” featuring live DJs, 11 pm, FREE Volume 2,” 8 pm, 10 pm, $10 per set; pm, FREE. before midnight, $TBD after midnight. Manhattan; It’s right here in Brooklyn. Dec. 17: A live broadcast of WFMU’s Transpacific Sounds Paradise with Chicha Cattyshack Comfortzone Libre, Mavrothis Kontanis, 6 pm, FREE, 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Andy Statman, 8 pm, $8, 4th St. Niteowls, Park Slope, (718) 230-5740, Cafe Lounge 10 pm, FREE. www.cattyshackbklyn.com. 289 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Saturdays: DJs Daryl Raymond & BK Slope, (718) 965-6401, Bembe Brewster, 10 pm, $TBD; Tuesdays: www.comfortzonecafelounge.com. 81 S. Sixth St. at Berry Street in Williams- (Downstairs) Trivia Night with Sancho, 7 Dec. 10: Blues Prophets, 5 pm, FREE. burg, (718) 387-5389, www.bembe.us. pm, FREE, (Upstairs) After work party Cornerstone Bar 1502 Cortelyou Road at Marlborough Road in Flatbush, (718) 940-9037. TALK TO US… Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, FREE. To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possi- ble. 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7 pm reception; music at 8 pm. 111 WEDS, DEC 14 Nightlife... Compiled Grand St. (718) 288-5022. Free. MARKETPLACE BREAKFAST: Brooklyn DANCE: Brooklyn Academy of Music by Susan Chamber of Commerce hosts a presents “Everywhere,” with the Continued from page 10... 8 pm, Pure Horsehair, 9 pm, Rebecca breakfast featuring NYS Comptroller Wally Cardona Quartet. $20 to $45. Shahrazad, 8 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Belly Pronsky and her band, 10 pm, Vitamin-D, Rosenthal Alan G. Hevesi and Independence 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater, 651 dancer Marta, 8 pm, FREE. 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 17: Paul Foglino, 8 Where to Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. Community Bank President Alan pm, Ted Houghton, 9 pm, Amy Hills, 10 Fishman. $75 breakfast and trade BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program Liberty Heights pm, 76 Trombones, 11 pm, FREE. SAT, DEC 10 show table, non-members $375. of all Beethoven. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Breakfast only $30. 7:30 am to 10 Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at Tap Room Puppet’s Jazz the East River. (718) 624-2083. OUTDOORS AND TOURS am. Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th St. 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Bar (718) 875-1000. HOLIDAY HARMONIES: Brooklyn Youth Red Hook, (718) 246-8050, FOREVER WILD: Salt Marsh Nature Cen- SHADOWBOX THEATER: Children’s Chorus performs a range of songs www.libertyheightstaproom.com. 294 Fifth Ave. at Second Street in ter hosts an ecology tour. Learn about storybook theater program of “Big and carols from medieval times Thursdays: Open mic, 8:30 pm, FREE. Park Slope, (718) 499-2627, plants and flora of a salt marsh. Noon. Annie.” $4.50. 10:30 am. YWCA, 30 through the present. $8 to $28. 7:30 www.puppetsjazz.com. 3302 Ave. U. Call for info: 311. Free. Third Ave. (212) 724-0677. pm. St. Charles Borromeo Church, 21 Dec. 10: Arturo O’Farrill with Alex Blake, SCAVENGER HUNT: Watson Adven- Sidney Place. (718) 243-9447. Lillie’s 9 pm, $5; Dec. 11: Jam session hosted by OPEN HOUSE: Corridor Gallery hosts 46 Beard St. at Dwight Street in Red tures hosts a hunt at the Brooklyn an open house. 6:30 pm to 9 pm. OPERA: The Opera Company of Jaime Aff, 5 pm, $5; Dec. 12: Organ Trio Museum focusing on nudes. Rated R. Brooklyn hosts an opera performed Hook, (718) 858-9822. with William Ash, 7:15 pm, $5; Dec. 13: 334 Grand Ave. (718) 362-1792. Free. Thursdays: Nadine’s Open Mic, 8 pm, $25. 2 pm to 4:30 pm. 200 Eastern MEDITATION: Class with Western Bud- in read-through version in the casual Dean Bowman Quartet with Rael Wesley Parkway. (212) 726-1529. FREE; Dec. 10: “Oh! The Insanity!” with Grant, 7:15 pm, $5; Dec. 14: Brazilian dhist nun. $10. 7 pm to 9 pm. First atmosphere of people’s homes across NYC. Tonight: “Lucia Di Lammer- Brownbird Rudy Relic, 9 pm, Anna Night with Jair Coehlo, 7:15 pm, $5; Dec. PERFORMANCE Unitarian Congregational Church, 48 Copacabana & the MG5, 10 pm, Ukulele 15: Arturo O’Farrill with Alex Blake, 9 Monroe Pl. (718) 496-5514. moor.” $20. 8 pm. Reservations must MUSIC: Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus Lloyd & My Pocket Zoo, 11 pm, pm, $5; Dec. 16: Dean Bowman Quartet LECTURE: Union Temple of Brooklyn be made in advance due to limited Banjorama, midnight, $TBD. with Rael Wesley Grant, 9 pm, $5; Dec. performs. Noon. St. Joseph’s hosts a talk: “The Jewish Left Wing in space. Location: to be announced. E- 17: Randy Johnston Trio, 9 pm, $5. College, 222 Clinton Ave. between America.” Rabbi Dr. Linda Henry mail: [email protected]. Liquors DeKalb and Willoughby avenues. Goodman leads. 7:30 pm. 17 Eastern IMPACT THEATER: presents a revival of (718) 636-6880. Free. 219 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue Rbar Parkway. (718) 638-7600. Free. “Out of the Frying Pan,” a 1940s in Fort Greene, (718) 488-7700. INSTALLATION: Site-specific installation JAZZ: Jazz night with Jon De Lucia comedy. $15, $12 seniors and stu- 451 Meeker Ave. at Graham Avenue in “Nice to Understand You: A Tangent Tuesdays: The Patrick Wolff Trio, 8 pm, Group. $5. 7:30 pm. Vox Pop, 1022 dents. 8 pm. 190 Underhill Ave. (718) Greenpoint, (718) 486-6116. in Seven Parts,” based on interviews 390-7163. FREE. Mondays: Guest bartender nights, 9 pm, Cortelyou Road. (718) 940-2084. with a machine specialist and conver- HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A Christ- FREE; Tuesdays: Mikey’s Big Gay Pajama sationalist who live and work near Party, 11 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: mas Carol,” adapted from Charles The Lucky Cat Gowanus. $10. 3:33 pm. Champagne Dickens’ classic tale. $12, $10 seniors, 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: follows. 232 Third St. (718) 237-4335. THURS, DEC 15 Comedy night, 8 pm, FREE. students and children. 8 pm. 26 Williamsburg, (718) 782-0437, CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Brooklyn Public Willow Place. (718) 237-2752. www.theluckycat.com. SANTA SIGHTING: Barnes and Noble Library, Central branch, presents CORPORATE CINEMA: St. Ann’s Ware- Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Piano Parlor and Ripple Bar welcomes Santa. 10 am to 5 pm. 267 “Christmas Carols and Winter Tunes.” Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. house presents the celluloid-free fifth keyboard karaoke, 11 pm, FREE; Tues- 769 Washington Ave. at Sterling Place 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- HEALTHY AGING: Visiting Nurse Health International Forum of Corporate days: Jezebel Music Open Mic Night in Crown Heights, (917) 657-3468, 2100. Free. hosted by Claire Bowman, 7 pm, FREE; Care System invites seniors to a talk. Cinema exploring parallel universes. www.ripplebar.com. KLEZMER MUSIC: Mikveh plays. $20. In English and French. $25. 8 pm. 38 Wednesdays: Hex! with DJ Jeremy, 10 Saturdays and Fridays: Live DJ party, 1 pm. Boro Park Senior Center, 4912 pm, FREE; Dec. 10: Phi Phomena (10 4:30 pm. Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, 14th Ave. (718) 923-5350. Free. Water St. between Main and Dock 10:30 pm, FREE; Mondays: Comedy 131 Remsen St. (718) 522-2070. streets. (718) 254-8779. bands play five-minute sets in one hour), 8 Night, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Live SPEAKER SERIES: Heights and Hill Com- pm, $5; Dec. 11: Histrionics, 9 pm, jazz session, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: DJ MUSIC SHOWCASE: Brooklyn Con- munity Council presents writer and CHILDREN People, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 12: The Victorious, 10:30 pm, FREE. servatory of Music presents Oran physician Dr. Sheri Fink, author of “War Drakes, 8:30 pm, Derek, 9:30 pm, FREE; Etkin, a member of the faculty, with Hospital.” 2 pm to 3:30 pm. 160 BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Dec. 14: Aeon Yahweh, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. Sista’s Place his ensemble Group Kelenia. Other Montague St. (718) 596-8789. Free. hosts an early learner’s workshop. 15: Lo-Fi Entertainment presents faculty members perform. $10, $5 MEETING: District 15 presents repre- Kids are invited to explore the “Glo- “Brooklyn Rocks!” with Namanista, 8 pm, 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue students and seniors. 6 pm. 58 bal Shoes” exhibit and learn about in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766, sentatives from the Department of Nakatomi Plaza, 9 pm, The James Katz Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. Education. They give presentations shoes from around the world. $4, free Group, 10 pm, The Secret Life of Sofia, 11 www.sistasplace.org. NEXT WAVE: presents choreographer for members. 11 am to 12:30 pm. Dec. 10: Rene McLean, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, on a variety of subjects including sci- pm, $8; Dec. 16: Root Valdez featuring Sasha Waltz’s “Impromptus.” $20 to ence, social studies, ESL and more. 7 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Leslie Graves and guests, 8 pm, Fuzzy $20 per set; Dec. 17: Tia Fuller & Lakecia $55. 7:30 pm. BAM Opera House, 30 MOVIES: Brooklyn Public Library, Cen- Logick, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 17: Everything Benjamin, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20 per set. pm to 9 pm. Holiday refreshments Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. served. 7 pm to 9 pm. PS 24, 427 tral branch, hosts a children’s movie: You Ever Wanted, 9 pm, The Saturday BARGEMUSIC: Enhanced concert of “Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Night Stomp, 10 pm, FREE. Solomon’s 38th St. (718) 935-3248. classical music program of Martinu DRAW-A-THON: Fix Cafe presents “12 Pooh Year.” 11 am. Grand Army Porch and Dvorak. $40. 7:30 pm. Fulton Models, 8 Hours, 4 DJs” for a holiday Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. The LuLu Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at Wally’s world: “Everywhere,” by Windsor Terrace choreographer drawing party. $14. Bring your own PUPPETWORKS: presents French fairy 307 Stuyvesant Ave. at Halsey Street in tale, “Beauty and the Beast.” $8, $7 Lounge Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 919-8001. the East River. (718) 624-2083. Wally Cardona (above), will close BAM’s Next Wave Festival, Dec. supplies. 7 pm to 4 am. Bedford GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Marriage Avenue and North 11th Street, Wil- children. Recommended for ages 4 (Under TacuTacu) 134 N. Sixth St. at Sundays: Open mic, 6 pm, FREE. 13 and Dec. 15-17 at the BAM Harvey Theater. and older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) of Bette and Boo.” $15, $12 seniors liamsburg. www.michaelalanart.com. and children age 12 and younger. 8 BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program 338 Sixth Ave. at Fourth Street. (718) 218-7889, www.ricerepublic.com. Southpaw 965-3391. Saturdays, Thursdays and Fridays: pm. 199 14th St. (718) 595-0547. of all Beethoven. $35. 7:30 pm. Ful- 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Per- READING: Cobble Hill illustrator reads gallery work and items for sale. 10 am BROOKLYN BABIES: Brooklyn Public Karaoke, 8 pm, FREE. Park Slope, (718) 230-0236, ton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street forming Arts at Brooklyn College from her book, “Flamingo’s First to 6 pm. 103 14th St. (718) 369-3645. at the East River. (718) 624-2083. Library’s Sunset Park branch hosts a www.spsounds.com. Christmas.” 10:30 am. Families First, Free. Magnetic Field presents “The Burial at Thebes,” a DANCE: “Everywhere.” 7:30 pm. See short film, “Reading with Babies” by Dec. 10: Cormega, Killah Priest, Ter- version of Sophocles’ “Antigone.” 250 Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. Free. CRAFT FAIR: hosted by PS 139. 10 am Susan Straub. Sign your baby up for 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in manology, Sav Killz, Hydra with special Sat., Dec. 17. Also, post-show pro- $5. 2 pm and 8 pm. New Workshop ART EXHIBIT: Art in Chaos presents to 4 pm. 330 Rugby Road. (718) 282- gram features choreographer Wally an ABC library card. Get expert advice Brooklyn Heights, (718) 834-0069, guests On the Wheels, Statik Selektah works by Jen Ferguson. Noon to 6 9538. on how to read to babies. 1 pm. Sun- www.magneticbrooklyn.com. and DJ Ready Cee, 9 pm, $15 in Theater at Brooklyn College. Also, Cardona. Free for ticket holders. “Sight Unseen.” $12, $10 seniors, $5 pm. 45 Main St. (718) 222-4860. Free. CRAFT FAIR: Holiday shopping at Fort set Park Library, Fourth Avenue at 51st Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ Exchange, 9 advance, $20 day of the show; Dec. 13: WRITER’S WORKSHOP: at Vox Pop. 8 Street. (718) 567-2806. Free. students. 2 pm and 8 pm. George MEETING: AARP meets. 1 pm. Bay Greene Clinton Hill Cooperative pm. 1022 Cortelyou Road. (718) 940- pm, FREE; Dec. 10: Department of Royal Playboy Cartel, Next Tribe, Man on Ridge Center for Older Adults, 6935 TRANSIT MUSEUM: Holiday workshop Earth, 8 pm, $8; Dec. 14: JellyNYC pres- Gershwin Theater. Brooklyn College, Daycare Craft Fair. 10 am to 4 pm. 2084. Free. Buildings, Lungs of a Giant, 8 pm, $5; Fourth Ave. (718) 748-0650. Free. for kids ages 4 and older. Storytelling Dec. 15: Live band karaoke, 9 pm, FREE; ents Finnean McKean, Hotbird 7, Otis, 8 one block from the intersection of 241 Taaffe Place. (347) 413-7950. pm, $8; Dec. 16: The Brought Low, Dirty Flatbush and Nostrand avenues. (718) BROOKLYN WRITERS: Brooklyn Public GIFTS: Holiday gifts include contemporary and card making. $5, $3 kids and Dec. 16: The Moonlighters, 8 pm, $6; seniors. 1 pm. Schermerhorn Street Dec. 17: The Plungers, Booty Olympics, Excuse, Smokewagon, and special 951-4500. Library, Central branch, presents pop art, books, jewelry, wooden block sets FRI, DEC 16 8 pm, $5. guests, 8 pm, $8; Dec. 17: Omar with W. HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “A Christ- culture commentator Toure. He dis- for children, and more. Noon to 6 pm. and Boerum Place. (718) 694-1823. Ellington Felton, DJ Neil Nice, produced mas Carol,” adapted from Charles cusses his novel “Soul City,” with Proteus Gowanus, 543 Union St. (718) SENIOR CINEMA: Brooklyn Academy CHRISTMAS PLAY: The Salvation Army Nalani’s Cafe by Somaya Oveslati, 9 pm, $15. Dickens’ classic tale. $12, $10 seniors, Leonard Lopate. 2 pm. Grand Army 243-1572. www.proteusgowanus.com. of Music and Oxford Health Plan host presents “A Mouse Christmas.” 6:30 students and children. 8 pm. 26 Willow Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. a morning movie series. Today: pm. 282 86th St. (718) 238-2991. Free. and Lounge Stain Place. (718) 237-2752. BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Hard OTHER “Carmen Jones” (1954). 10 am. 30 OTHER 565 Vanderbilt Ave. at Pacific Street in IMPACT THEATER: presents revival of Boiled” (1992). $10, $7 students. 2 LECTURE: Union Temple presents a talk Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Free. 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in CRAFTS FAIR: Brooklyn Society for Prospect Heights, (347) 645-0507, Williamsburg, (718) 387-7840, “Out of the Frying Pan,” a 1940s pm, 4:30 pm, 7 pm and 9:30 pm. 30 by Rabbi Dr. Linda Henry Goodman: TEA TIME: Salt Marsh Nature Center www.nalanicafe.com. www.stainbar.com. comedy. $15, $12 seniors and stu- Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. “Catholics and Jews: 40 Years of hosts a high tea and celebrates Ethical Culture hosts a fair of original arts and crafts including jewelry, pot- Saturdays: Krush Groove, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 pm, FREE; dents. 8 pm. 190 Underhill Ave. (718) SMALL WORKS SHOW: Brooklyn Rapprochement.” Learn how the offi- Brooklyn’s colonial history. 1 pm. Sundays: An open poetic exhibit of 390-7163. Waterfront Artists Coalition hosts a cial Vatican statement of “Nostra 3302 Ave. U. Call for info: 311. Free. tery, art prints, toys, clothing, decora- Wednesdays: JAMstain, an informal tions, mirrors, candles, paper art, words produced by Jenesis Soul, 7 pm, open mic hosted by singer-songwriters, 9 BROOKLYN LYCEUM: Performance by show featuring over 100 of the bor- Aetate” changed relations between bags, stained glass and more. 11 am FREE; Thursdays: Soulful Thursdays host- pm, FREE; Thursdays: Benecio and the in-house troupe, Improv Centric Unit. ough’s artists. Most art is priced the two faiths. 10 am. Also, Basic to 4 pm. 53 Prospect Park West. ed by Red, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: Del Toros, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 10: $10. 9:45 pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) under $200. 2 pm to 5 pm. 515 Court Judaism class at 9 am. Today’s topic: (718) 768-2972. Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. Christian Seith, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 15: 857-4816. St. (718) 596-2506. “From Abraham to Exile.” 17 Eastern Sauce, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 16: Freaky ARTIST RECEPTION: David Allen Gallery Parkway. (718) 638-7600. Free. SMALL WORKS SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition hosts a National Funky Family, 8 pm, $3; Dec. 17: Nate CHILDREN hosts a reception for painter Vince FARMER’S MARKET: Locally grown Smith Jazz Quartet, Cecil Dreeme, 8 pm, JEWISH KIDS: Shira Kline leads a Contarino, whose works are on dis- show featuring over 100 of the bor- Restaurant fruits and vegetables and handmade ough’s artists. Most art is priced FREE. Shabbat and pre-Chanukah service of play in “Flow Chart.” 6 pm to 9 pm. food for sale. 11 am to 5 pm. JJ 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton under $200. 2 pm to 5 pm. 515 “outrageously hip Jewish music” for 331 Smith St. (718) 488-5568, Byrne Park, Fifth Avenue at Fourth Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) Tea Lounge children, ages 2 to 7, and their par- www.DavidAllenGallery.com. Court St. (718) 596-2506. 646-1225, www.come2national.com. Street. (914) 923-4837. 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in ents. 11 am to noon, followed by a WINTER AUCTION: DUMBO Arts WORKSHOP: The Museum of Contem- Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance community luncheon, 12:15 to 1 pm. WINTER FEST: Brooklyn Society for porary African Diasporan Arts pres- Park Slope, (718) 789-2762, Center hosts a pre-auction reception. Ethical Culture hosts its annual inter- show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix fixe din- www.tealoungeny.com. (Two concurrent adult sessions, 6 pm to 8 pm. Auction begins at 8 ents “Release Through Writing,” in ner); Fridays: Live Russian music and generational program. People of all Dec. 15: Geoff Clapp Crew, 9 pm, 10:30 “Hanukkah Gifts, Freedom’s Strug- pm. 30 Washington St. Call for reser- collaboration with the NY Writers dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with $50 prix ages are invited. 11 am. 53 Prospect pm, FREE; Dec. 16: Barbarian Horde, 9 gle,” are listed below under OTHER.) vation. (718) 694-0831. Coalition. 2:30 pm to 4 pm. James fixe dinner); Sundays: Live Russian music Park West. (718) 768-2972. pm, 10:30 pm, FREE. Kane Street Synagogue, 236 Kane St. RECEPTION: Hogar Collection Gallery Davis Arts Building, 80 Hanson Place. and dance show, 7 pm, FREE (with $50 in Cobble Hill. (718) 875-1550. Open ADOPT-A-THON: “Skip Shopping, (718) 230-0492. Free. prix fixe dinner). presents the works of Juan Jose Come Adopting” event features dogs Trash Bar to all, no registration necessary. Free. Cambre. 6 pm to 9 pm. 111 Grand St. OPEN MIC: Salt Marsh Nature Center MUSIC: Performance by Brady Rymer (718) 388-5022. and cats which need a home. Noon hosts its annual event of poems, sto- Night and Day 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in to 5 pm. John Paul Jones Park, 101st and his Little Band That Could. $15, READING: Spiral Thought Magazine ries and songs. Light refreshments Williamsburg, (718) 599-1000, $13 children. 11 am. Brooklyn Street between Fourth Avenue and served. 7 pm. 3302 Ave. U. Call for Restaurant www.thetrashbar.com. hosts a reading. 6 pm to 8 pm. Ft. Hamilton Parkway. (718) 836-2600. Children’s Academy Preschool, 122 Shakespeare’s Sister, 270 Court St. info: 311. Free. 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street in Dec. 10: Full Minute of Mercury, 9 pm, So Pierrepont St. (718) 403-9516. BAMCINEMATEK: presents “City of Park Slope, (718) 399-2161, She Was Red, 10 pm, soIhadtoshoothim (718) 832-2310. Free. BAMCINEMATEK: presents a triple-fea- www.nightanddayrestaurant.com. (CD release party), 11 pm, The Dying PARTY: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Sadness” (1989). $10, $7 students. 2 ture, “Days of Being Wild” (1990) at FILM FEST: Brooklyn Heights Jewish pm, 5:15 pm and 8:30 pm. 30 Lafa- Go with the ‘Flow’: On Dec. 10 at Tuesdays: Live jazz jam hosted by the Light, midnight, $6; Dec. 11: Terrible Heights branch, presents Mundo International film festival presents the 4 pm; “In the Mood for Love” (2000) yette Ave. (718) 636-4100. 6 pm, Smith Street’s David Allen Dan McCarthy Trio, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 12: Friends, 8 pm, Mark Mallman, 9 pm, Ninos with Susie Ibarra and Roberto film “Paper Clips.” 7 pm. B’nai at 6 pm; “2046” (2004) at 8 pm. $10, “When Music and Sweete Poetry Commando!, 10 pm, Radio Jetstream, 11 Rodriguez, percussionists and com- Avraham, 117 Remsen St. (718) 596- SINGLES: Singles considering adoption Gallery will host a reception for $7 students. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Agree,” poetry of John Donne read by pm, $6; Dec. 12: The Victoria Lucas, 8 posers. Also, Mike the clown. 11 am 4840. Free. are invited. $15. Noon to 1:30 pm. Vince Contarino, the artist whose 636-4100. Paul Hecht with Renaissance music by pm, Live Girls!, 9 pm, Headlights, 10 pm, to 1 pm. 270 Cadman Plaza. (718) Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 FILM FEST: Brooklyn Heights Jewish 623-7100. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: St. Joseph’s works are featured in its latest ex- Parthenia, 9 pm, $TBD; Dec. 13: Kevin Slingshot, 11 pm, $6; Dec. 13: The Bee- College vs. Brooklyn College. 7:30 Garfield Place. (212) 558-9909. International film festival presents the Ray’s Songwriter’s Showcase, 7 pm, Dan killer Magazine Compilation Release PUPPETWORKS: presents French fairy pm. Bishop Loughlin Memorial High SHORTS: Brooklyn Lyceum presents “An hibition, “Flow Chart,” which in- film “Crown Heights.” 7 pm. Also, a McCarthy’s Jazz Jam, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. Party Part 2 with American Altitude, 8 tale, “Beauty and the Beast.” $8, $7 School, 357 Clermont Ave. (718) 636- Evening of the World’s Best Short cludes his 2005 acrylic-on-panel panel discussion with Rabbi Shea 14: Poetry and Jazz with Les Lopes and pm, Begushkin, 9 pm, Elizabeth Harper, children. Recommended for ages 4 6880. Films.” $10. 7 pm to 9 pm. 225 Fourth Hecht and Councilmen Tracy Boylan the Mark Taylor Quartet, 9 pm, FREE; 10 pm, Up the Empire, 11 pm, Nite Owl, and older. 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Ave. www.brooklynlyceum.com. (718) painting “Transmission” (above). and Steve Cohen. B’nai Avraham, Dec. 17: “It’s Not Just Greek to Me” with midnight, $6; Dec. 14: Jardsoul, 9 pm, 338 Sixth Ave. at Fourth Street. (718) 857-4816. 117 Remsen St. (718) 596-4840. Free. Lina Orfanos (the voice) and Spiros The K’s, 10 pm, LPFunk, 11 pm, $6; Dec. 965-3391. TRUNK SHOW: Holiday shopping event Exaras (the guitar), 8:30 pm, $10. 15: Dead Blonde Girlfriend, 9 pm, SUN, DEC 11 CAFE STEINHOF: presents a seasonal TRANSIT MUSEUM: Kids 3 and older double bill, “A Charlie Brown Christ- featuring handcrafted jewelry, design- Citizens of Contrary Knowledge, 10 pm, are invited to a stampmaking arts BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Cyclo” er bedding, robes, scarves, shawls and Supervillain, 11 pm, Fat Nancy, midnight, mas” (1965) and “Silent Night, Deadly (1995). $10, $7 students. 2 pm, 4:30 Night of the and crafts class. $5. 1 pm. Boerum OUTDOORS Night” (1984). Call for time. 422 hats. 8 pm. Congregation B’nai Avra- Suicide Kings, 12:30 am, $8; Dec. 16: The Place and Schermerhorn Street. (718) pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 ham. 117 Remsen St. (718) 596-4840. Changes, 9 pm, Gods of Fire, 10 pm, FOREVER GREEN: Salt Marsh Nature Seventh Ave. (718) 369-7776. Free. Cookers 694-1823. Center hosts an ecology tour. Learn Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Aireoke!, 11 pm, $6; Dec. 17: Chandler LAST CALL: Last day to place online or MOVIE NIGHT: Brooklyn Public Library’s and the Chasers, 9 pm, Edison Rocket BOOK FAIR: International School of why certain trees stay green year phone bids for Brooklyn Arts Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. Brooklyn, a French and Spanish lan- round. Noon. 3302 Ave. U. Call for central branch hosts a screening of SUN, DEC 18 Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Sun- Train, 10 pm, Eric Ambel & The Roscoe Exchange holiday silent auction. Visit the contemporary Hollywood classic Trio, 11 pm, A-Bones, midnight, $12. guage immersion preschool, hosts a info: 311. Free. www.bax.org/silentauction.php. days: Live music, noon, FREE; Thursdays: multicultural book and holiday fair. film: “White Christmas” (1954). 6 pm. PERFORMANCE Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 298 Sixth Ave. Call for time. (718) PERFORMANCE Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. 10 pm, FREE. Two Boots 369-3023. CONCERT: American Boy Choir performs. Free. HOLIDAY POPS: Interschool Orchestras MON, DEC 12 Brooklyn 2 pm. Our Lady of Angels Church. RECEPTION: Art 101 presents drawings of NY perform. 7 pm. St. Patrick’s Northsix HOLIDAY SALES Call for ticket info. (718) 836-7200. by Jandeni, Koos, Pagano and Church, Fourth Avenue and 95th 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in BAMCINEMATEK: presents the “Nelson Wahalen. 6 pm to 9 pm. 101 Grand Street. (212) 410-0370. Free. 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 499-3253, CRAFTS FAIR: at St. Joseph’s College. DANCE: Young Dancers in Repertory Pereira dos Santos” film series. To- Williamsburg, (718) 599-5103, 10 am to 3 pm. 245 Clinton Ave. St. (718) 302-2242. Free. CONCERT: Annual concert by SEM www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. presents a holiday performance. 2 night: “Vidas Secas” (1963). $10, $7 www.northsix.com. (718) 636-6880. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program Ensemble features works by Hillmer, Dec. 10: Judd Nielsen & Cobalt Blue, 10 pm. Beacon I.S. 220, 49th Street and students. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 Dec. 10: The F***ing Champs, Black Taj, SALE: Handcrafted items, gourmet food Ninth Avenue. (718) 567-9620. Free. of all Beethoven. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Vivaldi, Xenakis and Kotik. $5. 8 pm. pm, FREE; Dec. 16: Sonido Costeno, 10 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Willow Place Auditorium, 26 Willow Birds of Avalon, 9 pm, $12 in advance, pm, FREE; Dec. 17: The Blues Prophets, and new merchandise for sale. 10 am FAMILY CONCERT: Dave Grover and Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at $15 day of the show; Dec. 11: to 4 pm. 9818 Ft. Hamilton Parkway. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Borough the East River. (718) 624-2083. Place. (718) 488-7659. 10 pm, FREE. The Big Bear Band performs. $15, $5 President Marty Markowitz pulls the World/Inferno Friendship Society, Black (718) 745-2377. children 2 and older. 2 pm to 3:15 CONCERT: Sean Spellman and Mike HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “A Christmas switch and lights the Borough Hall Lips, 5:30 pm, $12; Dec. 14: Cannae, 200 Fifth FASHION MARKET: Brooklyn Designers pm. Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, Fraser perform. Others. 7:30 pm. Vox Carol.” 2 pm. See Sat., Dec. 17. Through the Discipline, Hell Within, tree. 5:30 pm. 209 Joralemon St. IMPACT THEATER: “Out of the Frying 200 Fifth Ave. at Sackett Street in Park Showcase features emerging design- 131 Remsen St. (718) 522-2070. Pop, 1022 Cortelyou Road. (718) Architect, Sinaria, 13 Bloodlines, 7:30 (718) 802-3832. Free. 940-2084. Free. Pan.” 3 pm. See Sat., Dec. 17. pm, $10; Dec. 15: Jucifer, Sin Destroyers, Slope, (718) 638-2925. ers of handcrafted merchandise. CONCERT: Brooklyn Public Library’s cen- 9 pm, $10; Dec. 16: Maiden NY, 9 pm, Saturdays: DJ Blazer spinning reggae 10:30 am to 3 pm. 157 Montague St. tral branch presents a program with DANCE: “Everywhere.” 7:30 pm. See BARGEMUSIC: All Beethoven. 4 pm. (718) 763-7654. Sat., Dec. 17. See Sat., Dec. 17. $10; Dec. 17: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, and hip-hop, 10 pm, ladies $5, men $10; Alicia Svigals of Hanukkah music. 2 TUES, DEC 13 Talibam, 9 pm, $10 in advance, $12 day Fridays: Friday Night Salsa with a live CRAFTS FAIR: at PS 321. 11 am to 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “A Christmas CHILDREN of the show. salsa band and DJs Blazer One and Big pm. Seventh Avenue at First Street. 2100. Free. Carol.” 8 pm. See Sat., Dec. 17. CREDIT REPAIR: Church Avenue Mer- BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Will spinning salsa, reggae, hip-hop, 10 (718) 938-8712. CANDLELIGHT VESPERS: Flatbush- chants Block Association offers a talk IMPACT THEATER: “Out of the Frying pm, ladies $5, men $10. GIFT FAIR: International School of Tompkins Congregational Church Pan.” 8 pm. See Sat., Dec. 17. hosts an Early Learner Performance Parlor Jazz on money management. Learn how with “Louie Does the Holidays.” 1 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn hosts a book and gift sale. hosts a gospel-style program. 4 pm. to invest and how to improve your 11 am to 3 pm. 298 Sixth Ave. (718) 424 E. 19th St. (718) 252-5353. Free. pm and 2 pm. Also, Hanukkah cele- in Clinton Hill, (718) 855-1981, Vox Po p credit score. Pre-registration neces- bration with songs and stories. 3 pm. www.parlorjazz.com. 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford 369-3023. WORKSHOP: with Vox Pop author Andy sary. 10 am to 4 pm. 884 Flatbush SAT, DEC 17 Laties. 2 pm. Vox Pop, 1022 Cortelyou $4, free for members. 145 Brooklyn Dec. 10: Eve Cornelious & the Chip Road in Flatbush, (718) 940-2084, HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: at Christ Church Ave. (718) 282-2500. Free. Ave. (718) 735-4400. Crawford Trio, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20 www.voxpopnet.net. of Bay Ridge. $15 includes tea, Road. (718) 940-2084. Free. VITAMIN TALK: The Wellness Team of scones, sandwiches and desserts. 1 CONCERT: Nesahama Carlebach per- OUTDOORS AND TOURS PUPPETWORKS: “Beauty and the donation. Dec. 14: Local jazz night with Jon de Long Island College Hospital offers a Beast.” 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. See Lucia Group, 7:30 pm, $5 suggested pm to 4 pm. 7301 Ridge Blvd. (718) forms. $25, $20 seniors, free for chil- CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Help count program, “Making Sense of Supple- during the annual bird census event Sat., Dec. 17. Peggy O’Neill’s donation; Dec. 16: Mike Fraser and 745-5478. dren ages 13 and younger. 4 pm. East ments.” Bring your questions. Noon friends, 7:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 17: Athena Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean at Prospect Park’s Audubon Center. 8 (Two locations) OTHER to 1 pm. Avram Conference Room A, am to 10 am, noon to 1 pm and 3 OTHER Reich and Kristi Martell, 8:30 pm, $5 sug- Ave. (718) 338-3800. 339 Hicks St. (718) 780-1677. Free. 8123 Fifth Ave. at 81st Street in Bay gested donation. COMPUTER RECYLING: Lower East pm to 4 pm. Enter park at Willink BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Happy JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE: Musician CONCERT: Brooklyn College hosts its Together” (1997). $10, $7 students. 2 Ridge, (718) 748-1400, Side Ecology Center and PS 321 PTA Ethan Schlesser performs. Other entrance. (718) 287-3400. www.peggyoneillsbr.com. hosts the second annual Computer 75th anniversary winter gala concert. ICE SKATING: at Prospect Park’s Woll- pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. Water Street Brooklyn-based ensembles. $10, $5 2 pm. Whitman Hall at Brooklyn 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Saturdays: DJ Rob and live music, 10 pm, and Electronics Recyling Day. The fol- kids. 5 pm. Old First Reformed man Rink. $5 admission, $3 children FREE; Mondays: Karaoke with Rod, 9 pm, Restaurant lowing will be accepted: computers College, one block from the intersec- and seniors. $5 skate rental. 10 am to SMALL WORKS SHOW: Brooklyn Water- Church, Seventh Avenue at Carroll tion of Flatbush and Nostrand FREE; Tuesdays: Beer Pong, 9 pm, FREE; (laptops, desktops, servers), monitors, Street. (917) 514-4591. 1 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 10 front Artists Coalition hosts a show. 2 Wednesdays: Trivia Night, 9 pm, FREE; and Lounge printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, avenues. (718) 951-4500. Free. pm. Prospect Park. (718) 965-8999. pm to 5 pm. See Sat., Dec. 17. 66 Water St. at Main Street in OPERA: The Opera Company of Thursdays: Karaoke with DJ Rob, 9 pm, cables, TVs, VCRs, fax machines, cell Brooklyn hosts a read-through version MEETING: AARP of Bay Ridge meets. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Good Shep- FREE; Fridays: DJ Richie, 10 pm, FREE. DUMBO, (718) 625-9352, PERFORMANCE phones, pagers, audio equipment and recital of “Tosca” in a residence. $20. 2:30 pm. Shore Hill Housing, 9000 herd Lutheran Church hosts its annual www.brooklynjazzseries.com. more. 9 am to 5 pm. Second Street at Shore Road. (718) 748-9114. Free. CHAMBER MUSIC: Old Stone House Sunday school event. 4 pm. Avenue 1904 Surf Ave. at Keyspan Park in Dec. 10: Sound Eating Contest featuring 8 pm. Reservations must be made in Coney Island, (718) 449-3200, Seventh Avenue. (212) 477-4022. BAMCINEMATEK: presents the “Nelson presents a concert featuring The M and New York Avenue. (718) 338- Richie Roxx, The Butcha, Washmachine, advance due to limited space. www.peggyoneillsci.com. Pereira dos Santos” film series. To- Brooklyn Brandenburgers in their 6424. Cru Jones and Cucumatz, 9 pm, FREE. MEETING: Older Women’s League Location: to be announced. E-mail: Mondays: Monday Night Football, 7 pm, meets. Norman Siegel is guest and [email protected]. night: “The Amulet of Ogum” (1974). annual celebratory concert. $10, $5 BARBES BAR: hosts a reading series. 6 FREE; Dec. 10: The Nerve’s 3rd Annual Waterfront Ale discusses “What Do Changes in the CONCERT: Music from Good Shepherd $10, $7 students. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm members. 2 pm. JJ Byrne Park, Fifth pm. 376 Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. Holiday Bash (starting at 2 pm) with Supreme Court Mean for Civil Liber- hosts its 10th annual program featur- and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Avenue between Third and Fourth READING: Spiral Thought Magazine Inanimate Girl, Object, Aquacloset, House ties?” 10:30 am. Brooklyn College, ing Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Handel’s 636-4100. streets. (718) 768-3195. hosts a reading. 6 pm to 8 pm. The Good Grief, Hello Nurse, Suckerpunch, New Ingersoll Hall, room 432. One 155 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in “Messiah.” Call for time. Avenue S and PIANO RECITAL: Gila Ducat-Lipton per- CONCERT: Brooklyn Public Library, Fall Cafe, 307 Smith St. (718) 832- The Marianne Pillsburys, 6 pm, The block from the intersection of Flat- Brown Street. (718) 998-2800. Free. forms music by classical European and Central branch, hosts a contemporary 2310. Free. Nerve, 9 pm, FREE. Brooklyn Heights, (718) 522-3794, www.waterfrontalehouse.com. bush and Nostrand avenues. (718) American composers. 6:15 pm. gospel concert with The Ephesians. 2 SHORTS: Brooklyn Lyceum presents “An 891-2490. Free. BCBC: “The Burial at Thebes.” 2 pm. Dec. 10: The Paul Sullivan Group, 11 pm, See Sat., Dec. 10. Brooklyn Public Library’s Brooklyn pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- Evening of the World’s Best Short Pete’s Candy FREE; Dec. 16: Arthur Neilson, 11 pm, HANUKKAH GIFTS, FREEDOM’S Heights branch, 280 Cadman Plaza 2100. Free. Films.” $10. 7 pm to 9 pm. 225 Fourth STRUGGLE: “Brooklyn Jews” author HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “A Christmas FREE; Dec. 17: Draa Hobbs Quartet, 11 Carol.” 2 pm. See Sat., Dec. 10. West. (718) 623-7100. Free. DUETS: Hogar Collection presents an Ave. www.brooklynlyceum.com. (718) Store Rabbi Andy Bachman cites the refrain, evening of de-compositional duets 857-4816. pm, FREE. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Marriage of Bette BOOK DISCUSSION: Bay Ridge Jewish 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in “But Ma, other kids get a present featuring NY composer Damian CAFE STEINHOF: presents “The Night- Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, and Boo.” 3 pm. See Sat., Dec. 10. Center hosts a discussion about “The Zebulon EVERY night!” and discusses how to Plot Against America” by Philip Roth. Catera with improvising balloonist mare Before Christmas” (1993). Call www.petescandystore.com. combat consumerism while “transmit- IMPACT THEATER: “Out of the Frying Judy Dunaway, sound artist Radio 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan 7 pm. 405 81st St. (718) 836-3103. Free. for time. 422 Seventh Ave. (718) 369- Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; ting Jewish values to kids at Hanuk- Pan.” 3 pm. See Sat., Dec. 10. Ruido and composer Andrea Parkins. 7776. Free. Dec. 10: The Wiyos, 9 pm, Andy Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 218- kah.” In a concurrent session, Bob BARGEMUSIC: Martinu and Dvorak. HOLOCAUST SERIES: Brownstone Friedman & the Other Failures, 10 pm, 6934, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. Marx discusses “the Maccabees’ strug- Enhanced concert. $40. 4 pm. See Brooklyn presents a series of talks: FREE; Dec. 11: Gabriel Judet-Weinshel, Dec. 10: Asiko, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 11: gle for freedom — Jewish teachings Sat., Dec. 10. “Beyond Never Again.” Tonight’s talk 8:30 pm, Drew Victor, 9:30 pm, Kate Krystle Warren, 8 pm, Adam Lane, 10 pm, about human rights.” 11 am, followed is “Towards a Brighter Tomorrow.” Sawicki, 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 12: FREE; Dec. 12: Mystery Performer, 10 by community luncheon, 12:15 to 1 pm. CHILDREN 7:15 pm. Congregation B’nai Jacob, Spelling Bee, 7:30 pm, Carrie Rodriguez, pm, FREE; Dec. 13: Benny Lackner Trio, Kane Street Synagogue, 236 Kane St. PUPPETWORKS: “Beauty and the 401 Ninth St. Call for ticket info. (718) LIST YOUR EVENT… 9:30 pm, Sometimes Why CD Release, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 14: Amayo’s Fu-arkist- in Cobble Hill. (718) 875-1550. Open Beast.” 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. See 207-1701. www.myjli.com. To list your event in Where to GO, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 13: Bingo, 7 pm, ra featuring The Antibalas Horn & Rhythm to all, no registration necessary. Free. Sat., Dec. 10. DANCE: Brooklyn Academy of Music your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, Grace Church, 8 pm, Spider, 9 pm, They Section, Jo Jo Kwo, Ola Jagun, Kunie Ade WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Public Library, presents “Everywhere,” with the & Amayo, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 15: Day, 10 pm, The Instances, 11 pm, FREE; Coney Island branch, presents an SALES Wally Cardona Quartet. $20 to $45. Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a space Dec. 14: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, The Jenny Unbroken CD Release Party, 10 pm, available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Vaudeville Show, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 15: FREE; Dec. 16: Armand Ntep, 10 pm, identity theft workshop. Noon. 1901 HOLIDAY GLASS FAIR: Scanlan Glass 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Quizz-Off Finals, 6:30 pm, Clare Burson, FREE; Dec. 17: Baye Kouyate et les Tou- Mermaid Ave. (718) 265-3220. Free. hosts glassblowing demonstrations, Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 16: Greg Connors, garake (music from Mali), 10 pm, FREE. ‘ROW’ 12 BWN THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM December 10, 2005 TO BE PARENT FAMILY RAZED CLASSIFIEDS Navy Yard’s historic Hidden holiday costs Instruction On Black Friday, the so-called season to be a wanton bacchanal of mean your KID’S — collection. Once houses coming down guitar lessons biggest shopping day of the year, materialism. Long ago, they decided they’ve got you, you’re hooked (again, that their offspring would receive only I SWEAR I mean they have your KID 2002 Berklee College of Music Grad. Smartmom received an e-mail from a modest number of gifts on each holi- hooked). By Ariella Cohen 6 years teaching exp. her 14-year old son, Teen Spirit, SMART day (it’s not just a bid to tamp down But Smartmom is also wise enough The Brooklyn Papers Dozens of excellent ref. which included a link to a web- avail. Patient & relaxed the materialism of the age — but all to know that if it wasn’t American Girl Admiral’s Row at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now teaching style. Excellent site that sells slacker-chic t-shirts. this gift-buying is expensive, too!). dolls, it would certainly be something officially death row. rates. Beginners encour- “So that’s what he wants for Chris- But despite Smartmom and Hep- else. And the devil you know is always aged. Ages 7-up. Will mukkah,” thought Smartmom By the end of this year, the dilapidated mansions on the come to your home. cat’s efforts, their children still believe better than the one you don’t. Or so Meanwhile, in the adjacent bed- mom south-western edge of the yard will be demolished and re- that the holidays are all about the stuff. they say. 617-823-7784 room, Smartmom’s 8-year old daugh- placed by a new grocery store at Flushing and Navy avenues. How did Smartmom’s kids get to be So when Teen Spirit and OSFO UFN ter, the Oh So Feisty One (OSFO), was that way? Was it all Smartmom’s fault? were finally asleep on the night of The creepy houses have been kept in virtual mothballs marking up her just-received American since the 1970s, Or could she trot out a version of the Black Friday, Smartmom opened the SLOPE MUSIC Girl doll holiday catalog. Twinkie Defense and blame society? marked-up holiday catalog that OSFO when the Navy of- Instrumental & Vocal Jazz • Classical • Folk • Rock If there’s something she wants she After all, from the day Teen Spirit left open for her on the dining room ficers they were puts a big fat magic marker circle Call for free interview and OSFO were born (no, make that table. She also “visited” the website built to house around it. But if it’s something she re- BEFORE they were born), presents where Teen Spirit’s slacker-chic t-shirts were shipped out charlessibirsky.com Bands available ally, really covets, like a colonial-era from friends and relatives began to ar- are sold. for good. doll named Felicity, she draws hearts 718-768-3804 rive — so many books, educational Then she looked at the mess in the “The houses are W29-32 and stars. toys, trinkets, tchotkes, stuffed animals, living room and felt an anger well up decayed to a point Mango / Greg And there were a lot of hearts and Legos, blocks, action figures, and inside of her: there was Kit, the depres- that they can’t be Piano Lessons stars in that holiday catalog. Technicolored crap that it’s no wonder sion-era American Girl doll, her hobo saved — and now Piano Lessons can be fun! Buy, buy love. Hello, holidays. the kids were destined to become good overalls and cap lying on the rug. And we have a use for I’m great with kids and adults. It probably didn’t help that at the ex- American consumers. she spotted Teen Spirit’s indie CDs, his the land,” said IN FLATBUSH AREA act time that Teen Spirit and OSFO But Smartmom bears some blame, electric bass, iPod and laptop computer David Lowin, a Call Christiana were making their lists and e-mailing too. Even when her kids were still tod- strewn about. them twice, Smartmom’s pal, Gluten- dlers, every trip to Little Things in For a moment, Smartmom fanta- vice president of Papers File The Brooklyn 718-693-0583 B1/29 Free Mom, was taking her home- Park Slope — even just to buy a pres- sized about packing it all up and send- the Brooklyn The Navy Yard’s historic “Admiral’s Navy Yard Devel- schooled kids to a “Buy Nothing Day” ent for a kid not her own! — ended ing it to a “Buy Nothing Day” flea Row” is set to be demolished. opment Corpora- Parties event. with a tantrum that Smartmom dif- market for others to pick through and tion that will take “Event” makes it sound like a fun By Louise Crawford fused by saying, “All right. Pick out take away. over the derelict neighborhood. RICO time, but it was actually a “teach-in” something for yourself...” Of course, she didn’t. But she cer- Lowin revealed the fate of the mansions in a presentation where the kids watched videos called Smartmom is also partly to blame for tainly wasn’t going to get out the plas- The Party Clown & Magician “Affluenza” and “The End of Subur- OSFO’s obsession with American Girl tic and start ordering gifts. There are to Brooklyn’s elected officials at Borough Hall on Dec. 7. Birthday parties and special course, but full nonetheless. The lawmakers unanimously approved the demolition and the bia,” and were schooled on the right So like Smartmom’s kids, the dolls — those feisty young women who still four more weeks before Christ- occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, way to rail against conspicuous con- represent various periods of American mas, she thought. More than enough subsequent expansion of the Navy Yard. The vote allows Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, Gluten-Free kids are just as prone to sumption. history. time to instill a small anti-consumerist Lowin’s group to proceed without a competitive bid. Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. want the goods. 718-434-9697 Afterwards, the Gluten-Free chil- Initially, she thought, “Who could message in her children. Activists urged the city to delay action pending a further study dren went to the “Buy Nothing flea Nonetheless, no matter how “alter- find fault with the anti-Barbies?” They And, when that fails, plenty of time of ways to save this grand relic of Brooklyn’s naval past. 917-318-9092 native” Gluten-Free Mom is with her W49/2/29-44 market,” Gluten-Free Mom explained. don’t have breasts and they’re educa- to order their gifts so they’ll arrive be- “They want a quick, fast and dirty solution,” said Paul “You give away what you no longer children, her calls always send Smart- tional. They’re practically Sunday fore that highly anticipated holiday. Palazzo of the Fort Greene Association. “They are knocking Tutoring want and take what others are giving mom into a frenzy of dark ruminations School teachers! history down to put up cinderblocks.” away,” she told Smartmom. along the lines of: “Am I doing the They’re also expensive. Louise Crawford (aka Smartmom) Palazzo believes the houses could be converted into a retail So her kids came home on Black right thing with MY children?” There is no end to the number of also runs the Web site Only the Blog space, but the city says it would cost millions to restore the Test Prep / Math Tutor Friday with their shopping bags full — Smartmom and her husband, Hepcat dolls you can buy or the outfits and ac- Knows Brooklyn (http://onlytheblog badly damaged homes. Princeton Grad - exp. tutor. sure, full of other people’s stuff, of Daddy-O, never wanted the holiday cessories you can add to your — I knowsbrooklyn.typepad.com). Supporters of the demolition hailed the vote. Prep for Regents (Math A, B); “This will create jobs and bring a much needed amenity— SHSAT - Sci Hi test; SAT (math, a grocery store — to a neighborhood that needs it,” said reading, writing). At my office Community Board 2 chair Shirley McRae. in Park Slope or your home. In addition to Admiral’s Row, the Navy Yard corporation Ed Antoine plans to acquire two other vacant structures: the Naval Hospi- (718) 501-5111 Brooklyn Children’s Academy Preschool BROOKLYN’S ART FOR KIDS tal and the 19th-century “Chief Surgeon’s House,” both city- D29-05 presents our designated landmarks that will be used as office space. This latest transfer of property will allow the Navy Yards Learning Specialist & brooklyn — which has been an industrial incubator since 1971 — to Tutor Extrordinaire Annual children’s academy preschool ONLY generate 950 new jobs, Lowin said. 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Call for LASERS Bleaching FOR THE REMOVAL OF... Mud is tossed over efore Special Hair, Broken Blood Vessels, B Wrinkles, Spider Veins (face & legs), Age Spots, Acne Scars, Stretchmarks Billyburg landmarking LIPOSUCTION Totally under local anesthesia. Abdomen, lovehandles, thighs, hips, male breasts. r By Gersh Kuntzman vetoed the Council bill and Afte The Brooklyn Papers championed the Egyptian Re- Acne • Spider Vein Treatment Chemical Peels • Botox • Collagen vival building’s “historical im- Genital Warts • Herpes • Moles Who knew that protect- portance,” Yassky hurled ing beautiful buildings some mud of his own. FREE LIPOSUCTION CONSULTATION was such an ugly busi- “The only reason they [city ness? 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The battle started in Septem- designed by Cass Gilbert litical credit,” Yassky added. ber, when the city Landmarks The comment earned a spit- Cosmetic And Family Dentistry Preservation Commission des- flying! for the Williamsburg water- ball from mayoral spokesman ignated the Austin, Nichols Co. 357 Seventh Avenue (At 10th St.), Park Slope Supporters of landmarking front,” Yassky told The Brook- Jordan Barowitz. warehouse a landmark. the warehouse began a fairly lyn Papers. “That’s absolutely moron- comprehensive 718-768-1111 In a rare move, the City loud whisper campaign detail- “The city spent three years ic,” Barowitz said. “Is he say- Council, led by David Yassky ing $2,000 in campaign con- banging out a terrific revital- ing we’re pandering to the (D-Brooklyn Heights), voted tributions that Yassky has re- ization plan for the Greenpoint preservationists? As in, ‘There down the designation this week ceived from two members of and Williamsburg waterfront goes that mayor again — pro- HIV CARE so that the building could be the developer’s family, Joel and I am unwilling to under- tecting landmarks!’ The two converted into high-end apart- and Margaret Kestenbaum. mine it for a completely un- buildings have nothing to do GENERAL MALE & FEMALE HEALTH ISSUES Has IBS DISTORTED ments on the waterfront. But Yassky said the cam- distinguished building,” he with each other.” We Accept All Insurance, Medicaid & ADAP The mayor vetoed the Coun- paign cash had nothing to do said. 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Associated Press Photo Associated Press 7-9 on the year. The Nets’ Richard Jefferson, left, is fouled by Toronto’s The Pistons came to the Jose Calderon during the second quarter Saturday night. Jersey swamps with the best record in the NBA this season — but the Nets had just ended a five-game West Coast trip by beating the Lakers and Nuggets. BCAT Program Guide – What’s on Brooklyn Community Access Television The Pistons got the early jump on the Meadowlanders, starting the game with a 7-2 run. The Nets struggled with their perimeter defense, which has been an ongoing problem BCAT Helps These this season, allowing too many open shots from the out- side. Richard Hamilton was particularly troublesome for Brooklynites to New Jersey, scoring 10 points in the opening quarter and ending the game with 30. Detroit led by as many as "Get Ryte" 14 points in the first quarter. New Jersey responded with a blistering second frame, By Marianna Hernandez thanks to a defense that held the Pistons to just 12 points. DARNELL "LOONEY DON" HOSPEDALES IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE Vince Carter carried the Nets, BROTHER FROM THE HOOD. erupting for 10 points as the "Music is the air I breathe: it's the only constant that has surrounded team took control of the game Darnell Hospedales, and went into the locker room me, through the good and bad," he says. "I've lived a tough life, growing producer of Get Ryte TV with a 45-40 lead. Carter led up as an orphan, with only a grandma by my side, going from one place on BCAT. the Nets with 27 points. to the other. But now I want to build myself from nothing to something." The revival would be short- lived. The Pistons came out Besides hip-hop and rap, That's why we go out and film the on the street. But he also derives his for the second half and rained Hospedales has always had a soft parties, clubs, and fashion shows ideas from his Caribbean roots. long jumpers — including 10- spot for the camera lens. It wasn't where we chill." During his childhood, he spent for-20 from three-point range. Meanwhile, the Nets were 0 until a year ago, after his friend For Hospedales, the show repre- several years in St. Petersburg, for 7 on their long-distance Reggie "FuzzDog" McDonald sents more than just artist recordings; Florida and a year in Barbados. He calls. Rasheed Wallace’s trey discovered Brooklyn Community it's about the variety and the unique- then moved back to Brownsville, in with 5:24 remaining in the Access Television (BCAT) through a ness of the music itself. "It features Brooklyn and has lived there ever third quarter gave Detroit a show called Green Paper Entertainment, three brothers from the hood talking since. Hospedales attributes his 54-53 lead that the Motor City and then told him about it, that his about the same topic in three musical ear to rap icons such as madmen never relinquished. Chauncey Billups caught fire true calling finally dawned on him: different ways," he says. Tupac, Biggie, and Jay-Z. and Detroit pulled away, win- he wanted to make the leap from a The show's main mission is to Besides producing the show, he ning the game 93-83. struggling rap artist to a producer of paint the artists in the most right- had accomplished another dream, *** a show about people just like him. eous and truthful light, to show which was to own his own music The loss to the Pistons was The Art of Making Hospedales did not hesitate to dive the reality of where they come from business. He is currently the CEO followed by a dreadful per- head first into the TV world, espe- and what they have been through, and host of Folk.Us Entertainment, formance against Toronto. The Raptors were in the midst of cially since he had already done his while at the same time sending the brushing shoulders with artists like back-to-back road games, yet Legs Perfect homework by learning about video audience a message that people do SpliffStar, Busta Rhymes and work- it was the Nets who looked production and editing. Both not have to go out and do the same ing in conjunction with Koch sluggish against the younger, Darnell and his friend completed - they should strive to better their Entertainment. inexperienced team. – Veins of all sizes treated their course requirements at BCAT, lives. For his next adventure, he plans to The Nets let their 20-13 – Varicosis and spiders treated last winter, which earned them His star Ace, a Brooklynite, 22, open up a music school for children first-quarter advantage slip away as Chris Bosh dominat- – 20 years experience certification as community access who has been rapping for 12 years, is and to one day go and film a docu- ed the paint against Nenad television producers. a prime example of what the show mentary in Africa. Kristic and Jason Collins, – Most work done in our office After months of preparation, stands for, because after a life of gang "I'm glad I had the privilege to forcing them into foul trouble. Hospadales and his team watched banging and hustling, he finally meet celebrities, but that's just a The Bosh-ing continued the first episode that they have ever shaped up and got his act together stepping stone for me. I want to into the second quarter, with the 6-10 forward aided by bad produced of their half-hour monthly and is now raising his one-year-old make my mark and I won't stop perimeter defense yet again show, Get Ryte TV, on a television daughter. His other star Rumble, 20, until I do. This show helps keep me from the Nets. Bosh ended up 21 screen in September 2005. recalled getting shot and how he is busy and to stay away from the leading all scorers with 29 "This was the best day of my life, I now a changed man. hood," he says. points and 13 rebounds. YEARS The Nets had a scare in the was so happy. I have always dreamed "This show is about family. It's –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXPERIENCE of creating my own show and it is about sticking together and changing middle of the third quarter Get Ryte TV can be seen on when it appeared that Vince the most rewarding feeling," he says. our world for the better. It's about BCAT at midnight on the 4th Carter injured his ankle. "My show represents what I do in self-expression - teaching kids these Saturday of the month on Time Carter, who only recently re- my life and how we party and how days about music. And it's about turned from a back injury, did Warner Cable channel 56, Before we live. It tells people about my giving our kids what we never had return and finished the game After team, and me and that's the hard- ourselves," he says. Cablevision channel 69 and with 15 points. streaming live online at The Nets were able to battle core truth. My idea was to incorpo- Hospedales, like many artists, writes back in fourth quarter, tying rate music with real live action. about what he knows and that is life www.bcat.tv/bcat. the game at 80 with 4:11 left Brooklyn Vein-Laser Center on a Richard Jefferson lay-up and foul shot. 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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT ‘No’ to bag checks One of the greatest things between the screening done at air- wait a few minutes and re-enter ping terrorism, they could provide about being an American is the ports and what the NYPD is do- the same station or, presumably, the NYPD with the money and freedom to be left alone by the ing underground. But there is one detonate himself on the busy training it requires to do its job. police. But this freedom — one huge distinction: at airports, every street above. Aterrorist-savvy police force guaranteed by the Fourth Amend- customer is searched, meaning What’s more, entering any sta- could then target individuals meet- ment — is under attack anew, that the minor inconvenience of tion in the system allows would- ing properly drafted profiles or thanks to a federal judge’s ruling being detained on one’s way to be bombers access to the entire otherwise raising legitimate suspi- last week permitting the NYPD to the gate is not a random stab at system, making searches at busy cion; searches might also be con- resume random bag searches at catching a terrorist, but an actual hubs like Times Square, Grand ducted with the intent of flushing subway entrances. method of doing just that. Central, Roosevelt Avenue or Jay out potentially unnoticed suspects As a result, the NYPD was out Random searches, on the other Street irrelevant. in the vicinity of the search. in force this week — at such vital hand, are useless window-dress- As long as a terrorist has a map Presumably, the NYPD is not subway stations as York Street in ing. NYPD policy allows a per- of the system, we’re all vulnera- yet up to this task. Instead, it has DUMBO — randomly checking son to leave a station if he refuses ble. opted for a pointless, time-wast- the bags of every few customers. to be searched. Such a would-be Of course, if the politicians are ing, Fourth Amendment-challeng- Supporters of such searches terrorist then has three choices: serious about stopping terrorism ing undertaking in our city’s 569 claim that there is no difference He can enter a different station, rather than just talking about stop- stations.

TO THE EDITOR Cristina Fleming Brooklyn’s A-list celebs? Don’t forget Heath! To the editor: the new Brad Pitt! — is moving to standing anytime” signs, the paths ther comptroller or public advocate. Foglia (36 percent in the Bronx), will see more of the same: parks Letter writer Jezra Kaye appears Boerum Hill. D.L. Pinella, are never car-free. If the police and And all four GOP challengers for Joel Zinberg (35 percent in Manhat- I do want a park! will be in horrible condition unless to be in the throes of celebrity wor- Ocean Hill-Brownsville the Department of Transportation borough president in Brooklyn, the tan) and Patrick Murphy (35 per- To the editor: they are in rich neighborhoods. I ship so desperate in her recent will not ticket and tow offending Bronx, Manhattan and Queens cent in Manhattan) — all lost badly. Marianna Koval, director of the want this park as much as Ms. Ko- fawning over Rosie Perez (“Rosie cars now, why should we expect raised so little funding, that they You can’t build a political party Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservan- val — but what I don’t want is a knows best,” letters, Nov. 26). Bike paths need new bike paths to be better? couldn’t qualify for matching funds. around the cult of a single individ- cy, apparently believes that people park that will exist to support high- Not only does Ms. Perez not George Korval, Park Slope Under former Mayor Rudy Giu- ual such as Mayor Bloomberg. who disagree with the current de- end residential buildings and their have a “vision” for Brooklyn, she is trimming liani, Republicans held a record Without running a full active ticket sign — which includes high-end residents. a non-presence here in the fight seven seats on the Council. With for all public offices including residential dwellings inside the park Diane Buxbaum, Carroll Gardens against Bruce Ratner. To the editor: Mayor Bloomberg leading the tick- — oppose the park altogether. GOP’s last bash comptroller, public advocate, bor- The author is vice chair of the New Presumably, she is otherwise oc- Perhaps more bicycle paths will et, they couldn’t expand beyond How totally ridiculous. To the editor: ough president and district attor- York chapter of the Sierra Club cupied trying to restart a career that be created (“City: Bike paths get Your otherwise excellent post- their current three seats. I am opposed to residential struc- ney, candidates for City Council peaked with her first movie — better,” Nov. 26), but drivers contin- election coverage missed the point Mayor Bloomberg had no coat- tures of any kind because I believe Send your letter via e-mail to: which dates from the last millenni- ue to use them for double-parking that Mayor Bloomberg’s second tails on which Republican Council had no chance. Several hundred that citizens pay taxes so that gov- [email protected]; um! because neither the police depart- term may be the last for the Repub- candidates could ride. The five thousand Democrats who voted for ernment will build public parks. But by mail it to: If Ms. Kaye needs to live vicari- ment nor the Department of Trans- lican — and it certainly doesn’t sig- most hopeful Republican candi- Bloomberg returned to vote for the proposed Brooklyn Bridge Park Editor, The Brooklyn Papers ously, why doesn’t she move up to portation will keep cars off the nal the rebirth of a two-party sys- dates — Peter Boudouvas (who got Democratic party candidates on design paradigm — what is being 55 Washington St. Suite 624 an A-lister? Jennifer Connolly lives paths. Even when bike paths are tem in the Big Apple. Republicans 38 percent in Queens), Pat Russo the rest of the ballot. called “sustainable parks” — is Brooklyn, NY 11201 in Park Slope and Heath Ledger — well marked and there are “No couldn’t field any candidate for ei- (45 percent in Brooklyn), Philip Larry Penner, Great Neck very frightening. If it spreads, we or by fax to: (718) 834-9278.

BROOKLYN BRIEFS Bicyclists defend their turf The Brooklyn Papers Can’t they all just get along? Sick of ceding the bike lanes to “greedy” motorists, bicyclists last week defended their turf — a new bike path that runs up Clinton Street between Cobble Hill Fort Hamilton and the Manhattan Bridge. With heavy chains strung across their chests like ban- doliers, a crew of helmet-haired bikers knocked on car windows and passed out tips to drivers on how to peace- fully co-exist with their two-wheeled foes. saved again, “Drivers were surprisingly receptive,” said David Snetman of Transportation Alternatives, who organized the “Give Respect/Get Respect” campaign. Snetman said that only 10 percent of motorists out- right refused the bikers’ pamphlet. But that doesn’t this time mean motorists have accepted the rules of the road. “It gets hostile out there,” said Brian Schundler, who lives in Prospect Heights. “I’ll be riding along in the shoulder and drivers will pull up really close to me and honk.” ‘for good’ The bike advocates campaign is partly fueled by the June death of rider Elizabeth Padilla, who was killed by a truck on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Prospect Place. Better awareness of road-sharing rules could have saved Padilla’s life. “That truck was parked in the bike lane, ” said Snet- Callan / Tom man. “And because it was, she veered into traffic.” Twenty-one bikers died this year in traffic accidents, a bump up from last year’s death toll of 16. Another leafletting event is planned on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope on Friday, Dec. 15, during the evening Papers The Brooklyn

/ Greg Mango / Greg rush hour. — Ariella Cohen Transportation Alternatives volunteer Matt Retty hands out information to a passing motorist. The Brooklyn Papers file The Brooklyn Defenders of Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge have won an- other battle to keep the base open. Five years later T’bolt demolition OK’d

The Brooklyn Papers Fosella (R-Bay Ridge). The Brooklyn Papers er, Horace Bullard, due process when Court rule that a local government Fort Hamilton, Brook- “They could’ve moved us it sent bulldozers to tear down the can condemn private property and or shut us down, but thank- The city has been cleared of lyn’s last remaining active- wrongdoing for tearing down the burnt-out shell of the 1920s-era thrill hand it over to a developer — but fully, the recommendation to ride. now, this court is ruling that a city duty military base, has decrepit Thunderbolt roller been saved — and this keep us open is the law.” The city’s letter warning Bullard of can demolish your private property Now the party is on Vito. coaster in Coney Island in 2000 the impending demolition was sent to simply upon sending a form letter time, it’s for good. as preservationists were strug- The 155-acre Army base On Monday, Dec. 12, Fos- the wrong address — but both courts that neither tells you what is wrong at the foot of the Verazzano- ella will host a victory bash gling to get it landmarked. ruled that it was a mere clerical error nor offers you hearing to contest,” Narrows Bridge — which at Xaverian High School. The ruined coaster — famed from and therefore did not violate Bullard’s said the lawyer, Barry Gedan. had survived the most-recent Patriotic songs will be its appearance in Woody Allen’s “An- constitutional rights. And the letter doesn’t even have to sung by a USO troupe. And nie Hall” — was torn down in 2000 And the panel upheld the lower get to you, Gedan added.

round of base closures — re- / Robert Mecea mained off the list of bases partiers can expect to hear at to make room for Keyspan Park, fu- court, which ruled that the “Thunder- City lawyers were clearly pleased to be closed that Congress fi- least a few teary tributes to ture home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. bolt had no value, and that demolition by the appeals court ruling. nally approved last month. the 150-year-old base. It terrified its last kid in 1982. either increased or failed to diminish “It’s another vindication of the But it was never a certainty. The only question left In a decision handed down this the fair market value.” city’s position that demolishing the “There was an open win- unanswered: Will the enlist- Associated Press week, the U.S. Court of Appeals up- Bullard’s lawyer saw a sinister Thunderbolt ... cause the owner no dow,” said Craig Donner, a ed be invited? The Thunderbolt rollercoaster stands half-demolished on Sunday, Nov. held a lower-court ruling that the city hand in the ruling. harm,” said city lawyer Scott Shorr. spokesman for Rep. Vito — Ariella Cohen 18, 2000, when the city tore down the Coney Island “eyesore.” did not deny the Thunderbolt’s own- “We’ve already seen the Supreme — Gersh Kuntzman

Become Ratner’s ‘Apprentice’ Antenna ‘emergency’ The Brooklyn Papers vote is only advisory, it is expected to The Brooklyn Papers offer — and the brown-bag plied for the internship yet. speak candidly about the in- The cellphone tower set to be installed weigh in at the meeting Tuesday, which The Bruce Ratner-fund- lunch. Insiders expect that ternship. “It seems like a way the competition atop 8300 Fourth Ave. has officially be- will be held at 621 86th St. ed nonprofit organization BUILD — rarely known by The public is invited. Just don’t talk on to get involved with will be heated its longer name, Brooklyn come an emergency. BUILD treated six Colum- the good parts of the — not that Members of Community Board 10 have a cellphone during the meeting.

United for Innovative Local Callan / Tom been summoned to an “emergency” meet- Meanwhile, Jeff Mallouck, the owner bia University MBA stu- project,” Columbia anyone is talk- Development — will cast a MBA Neel Gandhi ing. ing on Tuesday to discuss a recent U.S. of 8300 Fourth Avenue, will meet with dents to lunch and a pitch wider net for business stu- for a summer internship said after the Thurs- Even Gand- Court of Appeals ruling that allows cities the Department of Buildings on Tuesday dents, with a lunch planned in hopes of being allowed to install the aimed at helping small day luncheon. hi — a student to block cellphone antennas under some “Why not get in- — told The soon at Long Island Universi- circumstances. controversial equipment. Last month, businesses get their piece volved with the Brooklyn Papers ty, a spokesperson said. Parents at nearby St. Anselm’s School construction was halted when the DOB

of the $3.5-billion Atlantic biggest development to “talk to a Really ambitious B-school Papers file The Brooklyn have asked the Community Board to vote claimed Mallouck did not have the right Yards pie. in the city?” spokesman” for types can also contact BUILD Cell phone antenna protesters on whether to allow the antenna to be in- permits. He says he does. The students appreciated the No one has ap- Ratner rather than directly. — Ariella Cohen outside 8300 Fourth Ave. stalled in their midst. Although the board’s — Gersh Kuntzman 16 BWN THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM December 10, 2005

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