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President’s Week(end) in Brooklyn

By , 18 February, 2011, No Comment

Yet another holiday is coming our way, though this one keeps the kids home all week. Looking for stuff to do? Here’s a few things–for adults and the children–to look into.

Shen Beauty is offering a FREE Spring fling makeover by a Becca make up artist on Saturday, 26 February. First come first serve at 315 Court St.!

The New York Sword Dance Festival is coming to Brooklyn Heights. Head to First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn, Pierrepont & Monroe Streets, at 12:30pm on Sunday to enjoy some dancing–with swords.

Come to Char No. 4 for President’s Day brunch at 196 Smith St. and get a complimentary chipotle bourbon bloody mary or mimosa by mentioning you heard about the special.

Mini Max Toys and Cuts at 152 Atlantic is offering free “presidential” arts & crafts all week (Mon. to Fri) from 11am to noon. Come on, you know you’ve been dying for your own powdered wig.

The Irondale Ensemble Project is running it’s production of Treasure Island until 26 March. Take your eight or older pirate fan Monday through Friday at 7:30 at 85 South Oxford St (between Fulton St and Lafayette Ave).

Kid’s Week at the Fort runs from Monday 21 Feb to Friday 25 Feb. Head to Fort Greene Park to learn about history and nature, then make crafts to take home. Ages 12 and under.

More V-Day Stuff

By , 11 February, 2011, 1 Comment

Here’s a short-listed addition to the Valentine’s post from earlier this week. Tired of the color pink yet? I am. Enjoy:

Mini Max Toys and Cuts (152 Atlantic Ave) is giving children some hands-on Valentine’s attention. Come by from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, Sunday or Monday to help the kiddies make valentines, finger puppets and tissue paper flowers for the ones they love.

Brooklyn Bead Box (244 Smith St.) is offering 20 percent off all heart beads and lockets–including ready-made pendants on chains. Goes from 10 Feb to 14 Feb.

Provence en Boite is bringing sexy back with a Valentine’s dinner. $39.95 will get you four courses and a “FRENCH KISS ” (Ricard & cranberry juice). Menu includes lobster bisque; duck a l’orange; a cheese plate and special dessert (maybe one of its heart-shaped macarons?).

Brooklyn Wine Exchange wants to tempt drinkers and lovers with its Single Village Mezcal and Chocolate class on Saturday afternoon, 3pm to 5pm. No sign-up required. Just drop in and enjoy.

Serious Soccer Birthday Parties

By , 4 February, 2011, 1 Comment

We recently reported the opening of Upper 90, a super soccer store/facility on Atlantic Ave. between Bond and Hoyt. And in addition to the classes they offer on the 750-square-foot turfed and padded pitch, birthday parties have now been added to the roster. The Basic Package offers 90 minutes of fun, with 60 minutes of soccer, supervision by the coaching staff and Upper 90 Soccer + Sport water bottles. That’ll run you $20 a kid plus $100 flat fee. “Enhancements” include custom soccer jerseys: ($20/participant); mini-balls ($10/participant); pizza & beverages ($5/participant); piñata ($40); and soccer-themed party favors ($10/participant). Digging this idea, though we haven’t checked it out yet. Call them at (646) 863-3105 for more info–and let us know what you think if you’ve been by.

Chinese New Year for the Family

By , 3 February, 2011, No Comment

Chinese New Year starts today, and if you don’t want to schlep into Chinatown for the big parade and festivities, you can celebrate right here in Brooklyn this weekend. This Saturday, 5 February, The Brooklyn Public Library at 10 Grand Army Plaza and Flatbush Ave will be ringing in the year of the Rabbit with Chinese folk music played from an array of Chinese instruments, a magic show and arts & crafts. This free, first come, first serve event starts at 1pm and is located in the Dweck Center.

Now THAT Sucks

By , 28 January, 2011, No Comment

image via Brooklyn Paper

And I was whining yesterday about cleaning off my car. According to The Brooklyn Paper, the tennis bubble atop the New York Sports Club on Boerum Place near Dean Street collapsed Wednesday night and won’t be back up until after the weekend. Now that’s what I call a bad snow day.

Free Winter Fun

By , 27 January, 2011, No Comment

Just a quick update on free, winter fun for today via the Department of Parks & Recreation:

Time and Location
Bronx: Crotona Park (Fulton Avenue and East 172nd Street)/12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn: Prospect Park (on the Long Meadow with hot cocoa in the Picnic House)/12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Manhattan: Riverside Park (Riverside Drive at 103rd Street)/12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Queens: Highland Park (Elton and Jamaica Avenues)/12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Staten Island: Clove Lakes Park (Martling and Slosson Avenues)/12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Event and Photo-op
New York City youth take to the parks for fun, free snowy activities hosted by NYC Parks & Recreation. Snow Day sites (one in each borough, locations listed above) will host FREE, supervised outdoor recreation and winter fun for youth, including sledding, snowman and snow angel contests, friendly snowball fights, music and complimentary hot chocolate. Urban Park Rangers will provide winter walks and nature activities.
Details
This event is free and open to the public. Sleds will be available to borrow.

Here We Go Again

By , 27 January, 2011, No Comment

Yes, yes, it’s beautiful. And the kids are super psyched to be home. But I, for one, am tired of this snow. Pros: don’t have to move the car, don’t have to get the kids out of the house by 8:30, can stay in pajamas for a few extra hours, can drink at least three extra cups of coffee before leaving house. Cons: can’t do anything I planned (this post will probably be the last bit of writing I’ll get done today), whining to begin approximately 1/2 hour after playing in the snow, have to dig car out while husband stuck in Atlanta (oh please LGA, get yourself sorted), over-caffeination inevitable. And am I imagining things, or did the weather say it’s going to dump down again tomorrow and Saturday? Anyhoo, have a good snow day and hope your pros are more than your cons. If you’re looking to take the kids sledding in the borough, here’s a link to all the best spots. Would love to see any pics you might take of the hood and the kids today so feel free to share.

Crepe Day is Coming

By , 25 January, 2011, 2 Comments

Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or jour des crêpes is a French holiday celebrating the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus–but in actuality, it gives us all a good reason to gorge on crepes. The tradition being that you keep a gold coin in your writing hand and you flip a crepe in the air with the other. Ctach the crepe in the pan and you’ll have prosperity for yourself and your family the rest of the year. Crafty. And though you may not get a chance to do the flipping, you can certainly enjoy the spoils at our Gallic treasure, Provence en Boite (263 Smith St.). Come on in on 1 February and enjoy crepes of all kinds: sugar, jam, chocolate or Grand Marnier. Bring the kids between 4pm and 6pm and you’ll get one free sugar crepe for children under 12 years old.

New Kid’s Class on Tuesdays

By , 24 January, 2011, No Comment

Looking for something different to do with the kids after school? This new class called Songbird Kids has a little of everything thrown in. Poetry! Music! Movement! And it’s beginning 1 February at 4pm on Tuesdays (that first session is a freebie to check it out). The class is being led by Musician Dan Zweben and poet Nicole Callihan and is intended to enhance your child’s imagination, creativity & musicality. All ages are welcome. Here are the deets: Songbird Kids @ Palmyra, 316 Court St. (Between Sackett St. & Degraw St.); 4 week session begins 8 February; $70 for a 4-week session; $20 for drop-ins (if space is available). Want more info? Give Dan or Nicole a yell at songbirdkids@gmail.com.

New Super Soccer Store on Atlantic Offers Classes

By , 21 January, 2011, 1 Comment

If anyone in your home is a soccer fiend, you may want to take a looksie at Upper 90–the new, giant store on Atlantic Ave between Bond and Hoyt. Though we missed the open house last night (with food by Mile End–DARN) the 3,500-square-foot space is packed with gear and apparel for player and fan of any age–as well as a 750 square-foot play area dubbed The New York Cosmos Field . Classes are being offered to kids aged 3 to 10 (though the winter session began this week) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:45pm to 5pm and the website claims, “Classes incorporate exercises and games developed on the streets and fields of Brazil, which are proven to increase accuracy, skill, speed of play and comfort on the ball.” The space itself includes state-of-the-art field turf, padded walls, and a heritage mural depicting players such as Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto. The 10 week class will cost you $350 and you can get more info here . Or, call or email at (718) 643-0167; brooklyn@u90soccer.com.

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