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Experience the Brooklyn Film Festival
The annual Brooklyn Film Festival begins on Friday, June 1st and will run through June 10th. This year’s event features a huge variety of films, with nearly 100 premiers from 30 different countries, along with many exciting special events. Screenings will take place at the Brooklyn Heights Cinema and Williamsburg’s indieScreen. The New York Daily News offers tips on how to navigate the festival’s large selection of films.
The Brooklyn Film Festival is an international competitive festival with a goal to provide a public forum in order to advance public interest in films and the independent production of films. The event also draws worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema, encourages the rights of all Brooklyn residents to access and experience the power of independent filmmaking, and promotes artistic excellence and the creative freedom of artists. View the trailer for the 2012 event here.
Tickets are available online where you can purchase opening night passes, which are good for two opening night screenings and an after party, or festival passes, which admit you to all film programs, parties, and festival events, or single program tickets to specific films.
Try The Epic DUMBO Stoop Sale
The Dumbo Improvement District has organized the fourth annual Epic Dumbo Stoop Sale set to be held under The Archway in Dumbo, Brooklyn on Saturday, June 2nd from 11am through 5pm. The event is done in partnership with KRRB and is free and open to the public.
At this annual community event locals have the opportunity to showcase and sell their handcrafted and second-hand goods. Billed as a garage sale, block sale, flea market, and local classifieds all wrapped up into one, creating a safe place to mingle with neighbors and buy, sell and trade anything you could imagine. You might happen to come across something rare, valuable, or useful, or you might find an item that suits you perfectly. The event has been very successful in the past due to its community atmosphere and one-of-a-kind experience.
Also happening in DUMBO on June 2nd, Browse and Pick, a two-part ticketed event where participants drop off items for the swap and return later to use points to acquire different items from the event. And from 10am until 10pm, the World Science Festival takes over Pier 1 and Main Street sections of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The weather forecast for Saturday in Brooklyn looks good, so it should be an epic day in Dumbo!
Roof Top Films brings the Underground Outdoors
For its 16th year in a row, New York City’s non-profit organization, Roof Top Films, is featuring their Summer Series which is currently taking place now through August 18th. The series will include a diverse range of independent films from around the world including feature-length, documentary, animations, shorts, drama, comedy and many more. If you’re the type to sit through the credits, be sure to stay for a Q&A session immediately following the film for an opportunity to get to know the filmmakers one on one.
The film festival has grown tremendously in recent years and will be taking place during the twilight hours in a dozen of outdoor venues spanning New York City including, Coney Island, Brooklyn’s BAM Cinemetek Outdoors, Long Island City’s Socrates Scultpure Park and Manhattan’s Solar Park, located in the Kips Bay neighborhood.
For the full schedule of the Roof Top Films Summer Series and to purchase tickets, you can visit their website at rooftopfilms.com.
YOUR EYE CANDY OF THE DAY - Hamptons Haven
Heading out to the Hamptons for Memorial Day Weekend? Pulled directly from our Pinterest page, this candy-coated contemporary of approximately 3,000 square feet is set overlooking the dunes of Amagansett. Imagine yourself entertaining guests poolside as you celebrate the holiday weekend. It’s a taste of the good life you could live in the Hamptons.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROOKLYN BRIDGE!
What do you get for someone turning 129 today? New York’s emblematic Brooklyn Bridge, a milestone of 19th century engineering that took 14 years to construct, celebrates its 129th anniversary today.
On May 24, 1883, the Bridge opened, linking both Brooklyn & Manhattan. The celebration of the opening was so grand that it was attended by President Chester A. Arthur and Gov. Grover Cleveland of New York.
The May 25 New York Times on the next day reported the following, “The pleasant weather brought visitors by the thousands from all around. … It is estimated that over 50,000 people came in by the railroads alone, and swarms by the sound boats and by the ferry-boats helped to swell the crowds in both cities. … The opening of the bridge was decidedly Brooklyn’s celebration. New York’s participation in it was meager, save as to the crowd which thronged her streets.”
In celebration of the birthday, please enjoy the video slideshow above. Happy Birthday Icon!
Experience New York Fleet Week 2012
With the ushering in of Summer and Memorial Day weekend comes another longstanding New York City tradition, Fleet Week. Every year since 1984 Manhattan hosts the men & women of the Coast Guard, the Navy and the Marine Corp who serve our country via the sea. It’s a week long celebration to honor their dedication and services, while admiring the stately ships in our country’s fleet. This years’ Fleet Week notably commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner. Arriving tomorrow and departing the city on May 30th, the ships will be docked at Piers 90 & 92 on West 51st Street on 12th Ave. Both the tall and war ships will be open to the public daily from 8 am to 5 pm, and you can catch the ships approaching the Statue of Liberty starting tomorrow morning, Wednesday May 23rd at around 9:15.
One of the ships you’ll sea docked along the West Side is the ARC Gloria coming in at a stately 250 feet long. She’s a Colombian beauty and has traveled more than 500,000 nautical miles since being built. The craftsmanship and artwork that goes into constructing something so grand as this is to be admired, and is one of the many things we’re grateful to look at up close when these ships come to town.
Aside from visiting the ships, interacting with the hundreds of visiting military members is a great way to experience Fleet Week. Military Day in Times Square is Saturday May 26th from 9am-6pm and will include a performance by a Marine Corp Band and a Navy Jazz Ensemble. Many restaurants and bars will also be joining in the nautical theme week offering specials and deals for foodies, tourists and military members alike.
Visit the official Fleet Week New York website for a full list of events, and for more details on visiting the ships.
(Image Courtesy: Fame NYC Magazine)
May is Bike Month
Biking has taken New York City by storm. Since 2000, the number of cyclists in the five boroughs has more than doubled. Since 2006, the City has installed more than 250 miles of bike lanes, bringing the grand total to approximately 700 miles. There’s a Google Map API called Ride the City that allows bicycle route planning throughout the five boroughs. There are devoted blogs and websites like Bike NYC and Bike Blog NYC and there are tons of bicycle clubs, including the Five Borough Bike Club and the New York Cycle Club. This summer, NYC will be introducing a Bike Share program offering 10,000 bikes available to borrow 24/7 at 600 stations.
May is the perfect time to get in gear and celebrate this trend. Enjoy the benefits of cycling all month long - the exercise, the speed and ease of travel (better than being packed into subway cars or busses right?), and the overall freedom that allows you to view and appreciate this beautiful city from a new perspective.
So, get your Lance Armstrong on with these special events throughout the month:
May 18th is National Bike to Work Day. Whether you’re an seasoned expert or a novice, this is prime opportunity to pedal your way to the office. Several stops in the city will be offering free refreshments, giveaways, and the strength of the cycling community.
May 18th-19th is the NYC Bike Expo at Penn Plaza Pavilion which is an event that celebrates all things cycling. It’s free and there is complimentary on-site bike parking, of course.
May 19th is Bike Bonanza, which takes place at Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue in Staten Island. Kids get free helmets and lessons on bike safety.
May 20th is Gran Fondo New York, an Italian-style cycling event that begins at the George Washington Bridge. The event features a 100-mile race (Gran Fondo) and a relaxing 65-mile ride (Medio Fondo).
May 23rd is Bike Commuting 101 at Eastern Mountain Sports store at 2152 Broadway. Learn the rules and regulations of cycling in New York, with a focus on getting to work in the morning safely and comfortably on your bicycle.
SUPER RINGS
The Super Bowl Champions, The New York Giants, received their rings last night in a private ceremony held at Tiffany’s. The ring is a 14K white gold 30MM ring with surrounding diamonds, sapphire band and 4 diamond footballs representing their four Super Bowl victories as a franchise. The total weight is 1.36 in diamonds and 1.11 in sapphires. All we can say is WOW!
If you want your own Virtual Super Bowl Ring then download the Goldrun app from the iPhone App Store, Google Play, or the Droid Market where you can take a photo of you with the ring or with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Photo above tweeted out by NY Giants punter Steve Weatherford.
Outdoor Summer Concerts Heat up in Brooklyn
There’s nothing better than enjoying live music outdoors with some of your closest friends and family. Summer in NYC is known for its lively music scene and by previewing what this summer has in store, 2012 will not be a year to disappoint. From Williamsburg to Coney Island, you can look forward to music festivals all summer long.
Preparing for their best year yet, The Northside Festival will be taking place around Williamsburg and Greenpoint from June 14th through the 21st. Their incredible lineup will consist of 350 bands, 40 films, over 100 artists. This massive fest will be spread among 30 different venues including Williamsburg Park at 50 Kent Avenue. Some of the bands scheduled to perform include Ultramagnetic MC’s, Kool Keith, The Felice Borthers, Future of the Left, Chain and the Gang, Frankie Rose and many, many more! Individual tickets are on sale for $33.50 and can be purchased on their website.
One of NYC’s longest running music series, Celebrate Brooklyn! will be taking place in Prospect Park at the Prospect Park Bandshell for the 34th year in a row. The summer series is scheduled to include more than 32 performances from artists all over the world (25 of which will be free!) Opening night will commence on June 5th and will be kicked off with a free show from reggae pioneer, Jimmy Cliff. The full line-up of the summer-long events can be viewed here.
For those more into the sounds of Tchaichovsky and Respighi, the New York Philharmonic will be performing in Prospect Park on Wednesday July 11th at 8pm. Be sure to bring a blanket and some good company to enjoy a night of classical music conducted by music director, Alan Gilbert. For more information and to view the concert’s program, please click here.
Be sure to also stay tuned for the Seaside Summer Concert series which takes place every year, beachside at Coney Island. Details for the 2012 lineup have yet to be released but based on past lineups, this will be another concert series not to miss!
New York Mets to Host 2013 All-Star Game
It was announced today that the New York Mets will be hosting the 2013 All-Star game at Citi Field on July 16th. The announcement was made at a news conference at City Hall with Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and team mascot Mr. Met.
It’s a distinctive honor for the Mets and the city of New York to be hosting the mid-summer classic. The team hasn’t hosted an All-Star game since 1964, the year that Shea Stadium opened its doors. The festivities are sure to attract baseball fans from around the country, giving them a chance to see the awe-inspiring Citi Field and experience its unprecedented amenities and features. The influx of people and the celebratory atmosphere is also sure to add a boost to the local economy.
The storied history of Major League Baseball’s All-Star game will add another memorable chapter in 2013!
