Found in Dumbo: “Coach, cheerleader, 5’2″ 102lbs, has a posse…and a twitter feed” (@coachdearleader)

“Matt Foley lives in a van down by the river. 5’8″ 270lbs. Matt Foley motivational speaker”

Dumbo Gymnastics from Blue Barn Pictures, Inc. on Vimeo.

Dumbo Gymnastics teamed up with fellow Dumbo business, Blue Barn Pictures, the talented Dumbo-based multimedia production company to create a promotional video of Dumbo Gymnastics. Great to see local companies collaborating with eachother.

Blue Barn Pictures (bluebarnpictures.com)
68 Jay street, Suite 311, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1403

DUMBO Gymnastics (dumbogymnastics.com)
68 Jay Street, Suite 509, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(917) 971-4208
Email info@dumbogymnastics.com

Previously:
{DUMBO Gymnastics Expands Fall Schedule, 16Aug2010}
{Dumbo Gymnastics for Kids Opening in Dumbo, 24May2010}
{Blue Barn Pictures Training Courses, 30Sept2009}

First Thursday today, Thursday, September 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A chance to visit many quality galleries at night in the Dumbo Historic District – galleries showing works from artists of many disciplines, especially photography, while hosting receptions, producing live music performances and curator/artist talks among other highlights.

Let’s not forget the incredible views you can enjoy as you walk from one gallery to the next and the local drink specials afterward. Most of the art is for sale. Printed maps and 1st Thursday cards are available on-site.

Participating galleries may vary each month. For more information contact Zannah Mass at zannah@twotrees-dumbo.com or 718-222-2500 x38.

This month’s highlights include: Almacen Unlimited Art’s (111 Front St., Ste 222) U.S. launch right here in Dumbo for their first satellite gallery outside of Brazil with an exhibit of Yuli Geszti entitled “Form, color and beyond”; The exhibition Material Witness featuring paintings made of unconventional materials by Bari Kumar & Mondongo at Bose Pacia, a two-night only Back to School Sale!! at Mighty Tanaka Gallery showcasing the work of many emerging Brooklyn artists, Cinema 16 at Smack Mellon presenting short films by Maya Deren, Wallace Berman, Kihachiro Kawamoto and live performance of scores by Ablehearts, and a showing of Ira Fox’s digitally altered photographs entitled still lifes at Magasin Totale.

Check gallery websites for updates.
A.I.R. Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 228
Amos Eno Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 202
Bose Pacia, 163 Plymouth St.
Brooklyn Arts Council, 111 Front St., Suite 218
Caption Gallery, 55 Washington St., Suite 802
Cave Canem, 20 Jay St.
Central Booking, 111 Front St., Suite 214
Collective Consciousness NYC, 10 Jay St.
DUMBO Arts Center, 30 Washington St.
Farmani Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 212
Giacobetti Paul Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 220
Henry Gregg Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 226
Klompching Gallery, 111 Front St.
Kris Graves Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 224
Magasin Totale, 10 Jay St., Suite 724
Melville House, 145 Plymouth St.
Mighty Tanaka Gallery, 68 Jay St., Suite 416
NY Studio Residency Program, 20 Jay St.
One Arm Red, 10 Jay St.
Powerhouse Books & Powerhouse Arena, 37 Main St.
Pratt Institute Photo Seniors, 20 Jay St.
Rabbithole Studio, 33 Washington St.
Randall Scott Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 204
Smack Mellon, 93 Plymouth St. @ Washington Street
Spring, 126a Front St.
Umbrage Gallery, 111 Front St.
VII Photo, 28 Jay St.

Within minutes of meeting Robert Isakov, owner of Barber on Pearl in Dumbo, you know he’s a social man whose mission is to provide complete satisfaction for his clients. No, he did not make me write the above statement. However, I was offered drinks, food, and he’s planning community events and was kind enough to provide a special offer for DumboNYC readers. We stopped by his barber shop and asked a few questions.

Why did you open a store in Dumbo?

I own another barber shop in Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Street Barber Shop, and several regular customers are from Dumbo or moved to Dumbo recently. A few years ago, I was curious to find out what Dumbo was about and really like the atmosphere, views, and of course the community in Dumbo. So I decided to walk around after hours, on the weekends, and in the morning to look for space to open a second location. When a location became available on Pearl Street, I signed a lease. I decided to open on Pearl Street because the landlord allowed a 5 year lease with the option to renew for another 5.

Who are your customers? And has the customer base changed over the years?

I opened my shop in Brooklyn Heights over four years ago, where most of them are local residents. I make sure they are happy with their cut/shave. If they aren’t, I will do everything I can to provide 100% satisfaction. So I have a dedicated customer base who return. Not much change in the customers, but they bring back their children for cuts. Some of my Dumbo customers are my customers from the Brooklyn Heights location.

You do children’s haircuts too?

Absolutely, I am great with boys and girls as young as 3. I have many tricks to keep them sitting still to get the best cut possible. Men are associated with barber shops, but I also have women customers who are very happy with our cuts.

You mention that you want to be involved with the community. How will you do that?

I want to host parties, gathering, and sponsor events. I see lots of events in Dumbo and would love to sponsor events by providing food, drinks, discounted haircuts. (side note: If you are looking for an event sponsor, Robert is open to discussion. Contact info below). We see lots of young professionals and families in the neighborhood and want to talk to everyone about how to make the community one happy family.

You’re offering a special for DumboNYC readers. What do they need to do?

Yes, for people who mention they saw this interview, bring in your kids and I can provide a 20% discount for your child if you get a haircut. Our cuts are $15, and we keep the prices as low as possible, but we love Dumbo and want to see more regulars come by.

Thanks to Robert for the special. Stop by and tell them you saw us here. Looking forward to seeing you around.

Clinton Street Barber Shop (Yelp review)
104 Clinton Street (between Joralemon St & Remsen St)
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Barber on Pearl (aka Pearl Street Barber) (Yelp Review)
57 Pearl Street (between Plymouth St and Anchorage Pl)
Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Shop hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 10am-5pm
Phone: 718-855-3090

Previously:
{Barber on Pearl Now Open, 27Jul2010}
{Barber Shop “Coming Soon” to Dumbo, 02Jul2010}