Join the virtual party with Olympic gold medal winner Amanda Beard on 25 February. Being thrown by Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect, which was developed to help bring parents together in an engaging online environment, this will be an online Beauty Party from 10am to 6pm. So what, you may ask, does this entail? Well, beauty games, beauty tips, and beauty prizes–all hosted by Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard. Here’s how to get your beauty on (if you don’t wear it full-time that is):
1. Log in or register for ParentsConnect.
2. Introduce yourself to your beauty buddies.
3. RSVP and invite your friends.
4. On Feb 25th log yourself on and hope to leave with some loot.
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BAMkids Film Festival screens 43 films. Yes, 43
Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual BAMkids Film Festival, which takes place this Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28. There are 43 films on the program, both features and shorts, with 19 different countries represented. We could not possibly give you all the details here — visit the Festival home page at BAM.org to scout the offerings.
Pingu at Cobble Hill Cinema Today
Just a quick reminder that the Big Movies for Little Kids film today is actually a series of short movies. An all new selection of chirpy penguin Pingu and pals will be on hand at the movie theatre, starting at 4pm today.
Admission is $6.50 per person. Advance tickets are available at the box office one week prior to each screening or online at cobblehilltheatre.com. And in case you didn’t already know, Cobble Hill Cinemas is located at 265 Court Street, (718) 596.9113.
Chili, Whiskey, Beer @ Char No. 4
Come one, come all and rate the Texas chili served up at posh bbq/bourbon joint Char No. 4 on Tuesday February 23rd. The Smith Street eatery will host a Texas Chili Battle between their chef, Matt Greco, a Texas native, who will put his smoked short rib and pork shoulder chili up against the all beef chili of fellow Texan and friend Julie E. Farias, chef of Fort Greene’s The General Greene.
The $21 price-tag will buy you a side-by-side comparison of each chef’s chili, as well as accompanying sides, a shot of whiskey and a bottle of beer. Ballots will be on hand so you can cast your vote for the best chili and find out via email who wins. If you live closer to The General Greene (or want to vote twice) , the same offer will be available on Monday, February 22nd.
Jacko in Brooklyn
The Post reports that plans are underway for a Michael Jackson memorial mural on the building that sits above the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station, where Jackson filmed the video for his 1987 single “Bad.” The MTA had previously passed on a naming deal and even a Jackson tribute plaque for the station. Check it out, below — the King of Pop and friends killing time between G trains, nearly 23 years ago.
Shamone!
(This is the short version — visit MTV.com for the 16-minute Scorsese-directed clip, co-starring Wesley Snipes.)
Kids Make a Space of Their Own
Let your child’s imagination soar at this fun, free event at Bric Arts, 647 Fulton Street. The event, called Family Day – DREAMLAND: Build What You Can Imagine riffs off current exhibition the no place to let you build your very own space using just inspiration and the fun, provided materials. Drop in anytime between noon and 3pm–it’s open to kids of all ages.
Bring the Kids: Build a Bridge
The Brooklyn Heights Association is the oldest neighborhood association in the city, and this year it will be celebrating 100 years of service. Located on Pierrepont Street, its website touts it as “the voice of the heights,” planting trees, protecting views, preserving brownstones and safeguarding the streets. Quite a job! So, it’s only fitting they should have a party to celebrate their centennial.
According to Executive Dir rector, Judy Stanton, the big family event, Family Workshop: Building Bridges, will be held 6 March. An all-family arts and crafts project hosted by the Center for Architecture Foundation, you’re invited to bring kids 6 – 12 to build models of the Brooklyn Bridge, which you’ll then be able to bring home. Space is limited, so they suggest you reserve a spot now.
Suggested donation is $10 to $15 per family, $10 for BHS, BHA and Center for Architecture Foundation members.
Join Bonny Doon Founder for a Night Out
Climb out of the proverbial box and head over to the Author and Winemaker Dinner for Randall Grahm, founder of California winery Bonny Doon and–according to its hosts at Buttermilk Channel–a professional provocateur and punster too.
The meal, on February 25th, includes wine pairings and passed hors d’oeuvres. And it will run you $110 per person including tax, gratuity and a first edition signed copy of Grahm’s book, Been Doon So Long. Space is limited, so if you’re interested, give them a call at 718-852-8490.
The menu includes delicacies such as sweet potato and goat cheese croquettes, roasted leg and saddle of Jamison Farm lamb and apple bread pudding with warm butterscotch sauce.
Bococa on TV
In its most recent episode, Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Neighborhood Beat” visited Bococa. The half-hour episode includes segments on Fork & Pencil, Everybody Eats, and Starting Artists.
Ginormous Haiti Benefit at the Bell House Wednesday Night
Sometimes a few boldface names will tell the whole story — plus if you’re going to go to this thing, you’d better buy your tickets posthaste. It’s $50 to get in, and your money goes to help the people of Haiti. These famous people and others will be on stage Wednesday night at The Bell House, starting at 6 PM:
JIMMY FALLON
New York State Senator DIANE SAVINO
EUGENE MIRMAN
SONDRE LERCHE
MICHAEL SHOWALTER
THE WRENS
TODD BARRY
AC NEWMAN of NEW PORNOGRAPHERS plus RHETT MILLER of OLD 97s plus NICOLE ATKINS as a SEEKERS cover band.
TED LEO
JIM GAFFIGAN
LAUREN AMBROSE & THE LEISURE CLASS
THE BLOW
fun.
THE WALKMEN
100% of proceeds to be split between Save the Children and Partners in Health. Follow the link from the Bell House listings page, or go directly to the event page on Ticketweb.
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