Marie Roberts Show At The Art Room This Saturday

By on August 1, 2012  Events
Aug 012012
 

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 Pie Social is this Sunday

By on November 17, 2011  Events
Nov 172011
 
Pecan pie is my dad's Kryptonite. If he went to the Bay Ridge Pie Social this Sunday, he would be literally rendered powerless against bald criminal masterminds with an unhealthy obsession with real estate. Photo: Flickr user stu_spivack

Pecan pie is my dad’s Kryptonite. If he went to the Bay Ridge Pie Social this Sunday, he would be literally rendered powerless against bald criminal masterminds with an unhealthy obsession with real estate. Photo: Flickr user stu_spivack

Here’s a fun fact: November hates me. More specifically, November hates my waistline. In addition to the battles that everyone else must face – day-after Halloween candy sales and the American day of gluttony and bad football known as Thanksgiving, I also get to celebrate the birthdays of two close family members eight days apart. Just got one out of the way. Almost – there’s still half-a-sheet of ice cream cake in the freezer.

And now there’s a pie social in Bay Ridge. November just keeps piling on. Continue reading »