Posted by Green in BKLYN On September - 7 - 2012
THIS Saturday – September 8th – a few of the contributors to For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Still Not Enough: Coming of Age, Coming Out, and Coming Home will be at Green in BKLYN.
They’ll be signing books & reading excerpts from this brand newly published book, which includes writers who are African American, Latino, Asian American, British and Jamaican.
Their ages span over five decades from young to old representing all parts of the country and a wide cross-section of occupations including students, published authors, recording artists, reality TV stars, military veterans and more.
WHAT: Book Signing/Reading of For Colored Boys…
WHERE: Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle Avenue BKLYN
WHEN: THIS Saturday, September 8th from 5-6:30pm
We hope their stories will educate, empower and inspire you.
Posted by Green in BKLYN On August - 7 - 2012
“I’m from Brooklyn, I be everywhere comfortably.” – Lil Kim
Posted by Green in BKLYN On August - 2 - 2012
The Laundromat Project in partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center is hosting its the 2nd annual Greening the City (formerly Seeding the City) – a day of workshops, demonstrations & art activities focused on environmental awareness & urban beautification.
Greening the City will take place on Saturday, August 4th (rain date: August 5th) from 12pm to 4pm on the grounds of Weeksville Heritage Center (1698 Bergen Street, Brooklyn NY 11213).
Free & open to the general public, Greening the City approaches environmentalism with a down to earth approach – providing folks of all ages the opportunity to connect with artists, farmers & food activists about everyday ways to make fun and affordable eco-friendly choices.
This year’s featured workshops & activities include:
Greening the City aims to increase awareness & provide a forum to make sustainable living a more accessible & equitable practice for all communities. And with eco-friendly games for the kids, raffles, food from General Greene & Brooklyn Moon, as well as music throughout the day by DJ Manchild Black, this will be a day for the entire family to enjoy!
This program is made possible in part by Brooklyn Arts Council, Soul of Brooklyn & Weeksville Heritage Center. NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Project is a community partner in this initiative.
Posted by Green in BKLYN On August - 1 - 2012
“I live in Brooklyn. By choice.” – Truman Capote
Posted by Green in BKLYN On July - 15 - 2012
The Lower East Side Ecology Center is trying something new and adding a couple of weekday events to their summer e-waste collection schedule. If you can’t make it to an event, you can drop-off (almost) any time at their E-Waste Warehouse right here in good ol’ Brooklyn.
In addition, the following drop of events are available:
- Tuesday July 24, 2012 | 4-7pm: West 145th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan 10031 Directions Flyer
- Saturday July 28, 2012 | 10am – 4pm: Tekserve, 119 West 23rd Street – btw. 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue, Manhattan 10011 Directions Flyer
- Tuesday July 31, 2012 | 4 – 7pm: West 145th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan 10031 Directions Flyer
- Saturday August 11, 2012 | 10am – 4pm: Breezy Point Activity Center, Rockaway Point Blvd at Beach 204th Street, Breezy Point, Queens 11697 Directions Flyer
A list of acceptable materials and answers to all of your e-waste questions can be found here. Everyone who recycles with the LESEC this summer will be entered in a raffle to win a new Macbook Air courtesy of Tekserve and all Zipcar members receive a $15 driving credit. All events are free of charge and will be held rain or shine.
Posted by Green in BKLYN On July - 7 - 2012
This weekend Miss Rachel from Pangea Organic‘s will be stopping by Green in BKLYN again. She’s got free samples of as well as information about Pangea Organics’ skin care line.
So how do you get in on the free stuff? See below…
- Who: Pangea Organics Skin Care
- What: Q&A + Free Pangea Samples!
- Where: Green in BKLYN (432 Myrtle Avenue)
- When: Saturday, July 7th 3-6pm
- How: Just stop by!
Pangea’s mission is to make skincare that’s good for you & your body. That’s why they use only plant-based ingredients that nurture you & nourish your skin. Everything they put in their stuff is in there ’cause it’s good for you!
Posted by Green in BKLYN On July - 3 - 2012
Happy 4th everyone!
We hope you enjoy the holiday.
We’ll be closed for it (Wednesday, July 4th).
See you Thursday!
Posted by Green in BKLYN On June - 6 - 2012
Bless their hearts…
In their blog this week, Maptote has featured Green in BKLYN.
Check it, us & them out at their website.
Posted by Green in BKLYN On June - 6 - 2012
This weekend Miss Rachel from Pangea Organic‘s will be stopping by Green in BKLYN. She’s got free samples of as well as information about Pangea Organics’ skin care line.
So how do you get in on the free stuff? See below…
- Who: Pangea Organics Skin Care
- What: Q&A + Free Pangea Samples!
- Where: Green in BKLYN (432 Myrtle Avenue)
- When: Saturday, June 9th 2-5pm
- How: Just stop by!
Pangea’s mission is to make skincare that’s good for you & your body. That’s why they use only plant-based ingredients that nurture you & nourish your skin. Everything they put in their stuff is in there ’cause it’s good for you!
Posted by Green in BKLYN On May - 27 - 2012
Closing a little early today for Memorial Day weekend…
Will be open til 4pm today.
See you soon or see you later!
