From the NYC Department of Transportation: Due to the effects of continuing winter storms on the Brooklyn Bridge roadways, special resurfacing work on the Brooklyn Bridge will continue through Sunday, February 13. Please refer to the brochures (1.5MB PDF) for up-to-date diagrams of all Brooklyn Bridge detour routes for both Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound traffic.

Here’s the notification from DOT:
Due to the effects of continuing winter storms on the Brooklyn Bridge approach roadways, the New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, will begin an emergency resurfacing project in Brooklyn, with Manhattan to follow. The work includes milling of the existing pavement, pothole repair, new asphalt riding surfaces, and new pavement markings. This effort supplements the work currently underway for the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge ramps and approaches. This work will occur over the upcoming weekend, and will result in overnight and Saturday detours of Manhattan-bound traffic. From Wednesday February 9th until Saturday February 12th, work will resume on the normally Brooklyn-bound portion of the Brooklyn Bridge, in the areas shown in green.

This work will occur from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. overnight on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 12:01 a.m. until roughly 6 p.m. on Saturday. In the event of rain, work will continue on Sunday.

During this work, all Manhattan-bound traffic will be detoured to other crossings (the Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, or the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (toll facility)). The Brooklyn-bound contraflow operation will be in effect, and all Brooklyn-bound traffic will travel on the north roadway. In two locations on the FDR Drive and the BQE, the closures will begin 30-60 min earlier to allow work crews to set up the contraflow operation. Please see attached brochure (1.5MB PDF) for up-to-date traffic change routes in both directions.

Questions regarding this project may be directed to Sabrina Lau, AICP, the Community Liaison, at 347-647-0876 or brooklynbridgeoutreach@gmail.com. For all NYC non-emergency services, including inquiries regarding NYCDOT construction projects, dial 311. Be prepared to give: your name, borough, the project number (BRC-270 C/P), and a return phone number.

There’s a new kids event called JAM ON DUMBO, “a monthly concert series for kids of all ages, and the hottest family event in Brooklyn this winter. Each month, we will invite Brooklyn to dance along with us as we showcase two kids’ bands. Balloons, face painting, and other festive activities will add to the party atmosphere.”

“Over the years, DUMBO has evolved from a cutting-edge community of artists into an artistic playground for our neighborhood children. Art- and music-based programs thrive thanks to the dedication and financial support of local residents and businesses. We view these efforts as essential to the soul of our community, and we want to help nurture DUMBO’s unique artistic spirit.”

A group of neighborhood parents has made it their mission to develop a not-for-profit concert series for kids and families. Their goal is to invite the rest of Brooklyn to Dumbo for this concert series. Their first concert will be Feb. 27, 2011, at Water Street Restaurant, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be two more concerts this winter, held on March 27 and April 17. Fun!

Episode 3: John Ensor Parker (natureofenergy.com)
Directed by Matt Weckel
Created by David Castillo
Produced by Blue Barn Pictures, Inc.

We love the scientific perspective of artist John Ensor Parker, who incorporates science into his artwork (he says science is half of what art is). He has degrees in Mechanical Engineering with minors in mathematics and physics, so he knows a lot about how they can be incorporated into the messages of his art. Watch this episode of Crossing Dumbo on how he does this.

Crossing Dumbo, a weekly web series of video portraits of artists, entrepreneurs and residents in Dumbo Brooklyn. This is a collaboration between DumboNYC and our talented friends over at Blue Barn Pictures. Different directors from Blue Barn Pictures, a creative content agency, bring their own approach to each interview to create a distinct profile of the person being interviewed and place them within the Dumbo community. The people at Blue Barn Pictures truly love what they do and support the community in a positive way, and for that we’re grateful to have them be a part of Dumbo.

{DumboNYC.com/category/crossing-dumbo/}

(Photo by Steve Talkowsk)

The following is the anticipated construction work schedule (7am – 3:30pm work hours), field conditions permitting for this week. Please note that parking may be restricted in work areas.

• 1/4/11 through 2/11/11 – Old Fulton Street B/T Everit Street and Furman Street at Pier # 1, Finish the Roadway restoration and 6” air cock connection
• 1/4/11 through 2/11/11 – Washington Street B/T Water Street and Front Street, Backfill the entire trench and place Temp. asphalt on the roadway
• 1/4/11 through 2/11/11 – Washington Street B/T Water Street and Plymouth Street, Backfill over the 15” sewer and excavate for the sewer installation at Plymouth St.
• 1/4/11 through 2/11/11 – Water Street B/T Washington Street and Adams Street, Continue Excavating and installing 36” Trunk Main and valve chambers

For more information, please refer to the Community Advisory Notice sent to us by The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) (PDF here), which is managing a capital construction project on Water Street from Adams Street to Old Fulton Street and Washington Street from York Street to Plymouth Street.

For More Information Contact: The Community Construction Liaison Paul Kidder 718-643-2850.

Previously:
{Pile Driving on Washington Street, 17Dec2010}
{Two Way Washington Street, 10Nov2010}
{Washington Street Construction (Oct 19 Update)}
{Washington Street Construction (Sept Update), 22Sept2010}
{Asbestos Abatement Project, 27Aug2010}
{Washington Street Construction Update, 13Aug2010}
{Construction Around Dumbo Through 2011+, 10May2010}
{Notice: Cars Parked on Dock Street, 12Apr2010}
{Water Street Reconstruction Update (Mar/Apr 2010), 10Mar2010}
{Water/Washington St Reconstruction Project Update, 03Dec2009}
{Belgian Block Reconstruction to Begin, 04May2009}

We posted about Humphrey Oguda, a Dumbo neighborhood friend a few weeks back, and wanted to post info about the funeral details, per his family and friend’s requests:

Funeral details:

Date: Wednesday February 9th, 2011
Place: Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012.

Program:
10.30am – 11.30am: Gathering and wake
11.30 am: Service at the Funeral Home
12.30pm: Depart for the cemetery

Blanc et Rouge will also organize a little tasting at the shop in his honor, details to follow.

(Photo by Josh Derr)

The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas):

• Verge Art Brooklyn’s update: Brooklyn Art Now, 04Feb11, Dumbo Culture 411
• Ferry to connect N.J. ferry riders to Brooklyn, 04Feb11, NJ
• Markowitz Rides Tricycle Into Speech Bashing DOT, Bike Lane, 04Feb11, Gothamist
• 70 Wash, PHG, 1577sqft, $2.M, 03Feb11, Brownstoner
• Owner Adriano Lucas: Name Suits ‘Best Chocolate Cake in the World’, 03Feb11, AMNY
• DUMBO, The Real New York, 04Feb11, Greengopost
• Dario Meli, Chief Strategic Officer at Invoke Media, 04Feb11, PSFK
• New Dumbo Flower Shop Takes 12 Years, 31Jan11, NYO
• Moving in to Our New DUMBO Office, 31Jan11, Blankslate
• Alexandria Sica, Dumbo BID ED, 02Feb11, Brooklyn Biz
• Lawsuit Over Tobacco Warehouse Seeks Redress, 01Feb11, BK Eagle
• Parents at P.S. 8 In Heights Push For Middle School, 01Feb11, BK Eagle
• Brownstone Brooklyn under assault by ice-wielding thugs, 03Feb11, BK Paper
• Vinegar Hill House, 02Feb11, TheFeast

Night Market, hosted by Luckyrice is returning to The Archway in Dumbo on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Night Market brings festive Asian night market traditions found across Asia from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur back to the historic Archway in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Serving up traditional Asian street grub as well as more inspired offerings interpreted by local gastrohipsters, this popular LUCKYRICE event recreates the celebratory chaos and delicious energy of the quintessential Asian night market experience–with a distinctly Brooklyn flavor.

Along with tastings of street food grub from nearly 50 participating restaurants and eateries, admission includes custom cocktails, sake, shochu, beer and wine at our indoor bar. Whether you’re in the mood for hot dogs dressed with banh mi toppings or authentic Taiwanese stinky tofu, you will find it all under the Archway.

Last year’s sold out event was hosted by David Chang. See our video recap of last year’s event (done by Dumbo based Kitano Pictures).

Purchase your tickets at luckyrice.com.

Friends With Kids is filming in Dumbo on Adams Street between Sands and York Streets on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Friends with Kids is a feature film starring Megan Fox is scheduled for a 2012 release.

The DUMBO Arts Festival is a feast for the senses that attracts 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 500 artists from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming partners. This year, the Festival will take place on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th.

For submission guidelines, downloadable and online submission forms as well as other information, please visit:
dumboartsfestival.com/2011-participation-guidelines

Open call projects include the following categories (deadline March 14, 2011):

1. Outdoor Public Art Installations
2. Indoor Art Exhibits/Installations
3. Digital New York

Previously:
{Dumbo Arts Festival 2011 Dates Announced, 27Jan2011}
{2010 Dumbo Arts Festival Announced, 10May2010}
{Dumbo Arts Festival, 25Sept2010}
{Dumbo Arts Festival 2010 Images, 27Sept2010}
{Dumbo Arts Fest 2010 Winners Announced, 29Sept2010}

On February 3rd, the waterfront neighborhood of DUMBO will welcome art lovers and fun seekers to First Thursday, a monthly gallery walk where gallery spaces celebrate the vivacious New York art scene that has become a cultural hallmark for this Brooklyn neighborhood. Exhibitions, interactive installations, and opening receptions at local galleries comprise this month’s First Thursday on Thursday, February 3rd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After the gallery walk, Lane Simons’ and Chad Lynch’s comedy Etiquette Unraveled has its New York premiere at 10 Jay Street, and Under Water Lounge (at Water Street Restaurant) presents a screening of Open Water.

Two Trees Management, in collaboration with participating galleries, is proud to host this festive evening, giving visitors and residents the chance to immerse themselves in DUMBO’s cultural offerings. Local bars offer drink specials afterward as well.

This month’s highlights include an opening reception for Janos Stone’s Any Sufficiently Advanced Technology Is Indistinguishable from Magic, an installation presented by Dumbo Arts Center and sponsored by Two Trees Management, inviting viewers to travel between micro and macro universes; an artist talk at Bose Pacia Gallery by Tedd Nash Pomaski on his exhibition At the Foot of the Lighthouse; a swap meet at Dumbo Arts Center for their exhibition Information Economy; a reception at Kunsthalle Galapagos offering a preview of Ofri Cnaani’s installation-in-progress The Sota Project; and Klompching Gallery’s SPLASH II, featuring works by six contemporary photographers.

Check gallery websites for updates.
A.I.R. Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 228
Amos Eno Gallery, 111 Front St., Suite 202
Brooklyn Arts Council, 111 Front St., Suite 218
Caption Gallery, 55 Washington St., Suite 802
Central Booking, 111 Front St., Suite 214
Collective Consciousness NYC, 10 Jay St.
DUMBO Arts Center, 111 Front St., Suite 212
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
Melville House, 145 Plymouth St.
Mighty Tanaka Gallery, 68 Jay St., Suite 416
One Arm Red, 10 Jay St.
Powerhouse Books & Powerhouse Arena, 37 Main 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.