VIDEO: BK Independent TV Profiles Bay Ridge

By on January 28, 2013  Arts & Entertainment
Jan 282013
 

Although this video was originally posted over the summer, I just stumbled upon it yesterday.

The 28-minute segment features a nice cross section of the Bay Ridge universe – from local soap manufacturer Megan Brame-Finkelstein of Metropolis Soap Company; restaurateurs Raiwa and Jmana Bishara of Tanoreen and entrepreneur/artist John Avelluto of the Owl’s Head wine bar, as well as a glimpse at Bay Ridge’s music scene with homegrown punk band the So So Glos and jazz composer/ traditional Arab musician Amir El Saffar.

Enjoy.

Marie Roberts Show At The Art Room This Saturday

By on August 1, 2012  Events
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Image Source: edenpictures via Flickr.

This is just a reminder that Coney Island USA artist-in-residence Marie Roberts will be showcasing 15 years of her colorful side show images at the Art Room [8710 3rd Ave] this coming Saturday.

On August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., attendees can expect to be treated to a piece of living Southern Brooklyn history in the form of Roberts’ art, as well as an appearance by magician, strongman, and world-famous sideshow performer Adam Real Man.

After opening night, private showings of Marie Roberts’ work will be available by appointment only through August 24.

The Art Room is located at 8710 3rd Ave, between 87th Street and 88th Street.

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15 Years Of Coney Island Art Comes To Bay Ridge August 4

By on July 17, 2012  Arts & Entertainment, Events, Featured story
Jul 172012
 

People of all ages love Marie Roberts’ work! (Image Source: edenpictures via Flickr)

Step right up, folks!

The magical, carnie spirit of Coney Island will soon come alive inside of a Bay Ridge art space.

On Saturday, August 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Coney Island USA artist-in-residence Marie Roberts will be showcasing 15 years of her life’s work. You’ll be able to see colorful, imagistic, absolutely freaking gorgeous sideshow banners in person at the Art Room [8710 3rd Ave]. Continue reading »

Bay Ridge Union Center To Hold Open House, Studio Sale This Saturday, June 9

By on June 7, 2012  Events
Jun 072012
 

The Bay Ridge Union Center for the Arts [8101 Ridge Blvd], or BRUCA, will be holding their open house, as well as a sale of original studio creations, this Saturday, June 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Anyone considering taking a class at the facility – which bills itself as “the place for the Bay Ridge community to access challenging and well-taught classes in the arts for an affordable price,” will have the chance to speak with instructors – as well as sign up for summer art classes.

As an added bonus, BRUCA will host a sale of pottery, which is both “made and fired by artists in the BRUCA studio.”

For more info, please visit www.bruca.org, or contact Program Director Ed Huml at edhuml@bruca.org.

5th Avenue SAW Opens Tomorrow!

By on May 17, 2012  Arts & Entertainment
May 172012
 

Artwork in the Enchanted Florist window during last year's Storefront Artists Walk by Dan Porcella. (Photo courtesy Bay Ridge SAW).

The annual Storefront Artists’ Walk (SAW) – an emerging Bay Ridge tradition – is gearing up for its third year on 5th Avenue.

It all starts on Friday, May 18 – which is tomorrow [!], and according to co-founder John Avelluto, it’s looking even better than the two years before.

We had a chance to briefly speak with Avelluto last week, and he tells us that the Bay Ridge SAW had 60 applicants for this year’s edition. Click Here For More, Including A Map And List Of Stores