1) Movies With A View (Final one of the Season)
What: Movies With A View: Edward Scissorhands
When: August 27, 2009, 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Films at sundown; DJs at 6:00)
Where: Lawn, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section of Brooklyn Bridge Park
“Come down to the park to enjoy the city’s premiere (free!) outdoor film series with an eclectic line-up of films and breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront.”
2) The Non-Motivational Speaker Series
What: The Non-Motivational Speaker Series returns
When: Thursday, Aug 27, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: JLA Studios, 63 Pearl St (between Water and Front St.), Brooklyn, NY 11201
New York Stories will be the theme for this month, though neither Gay Talese nor Robert DeNiro will be in attendance. Come hear Doug Quint, proprietor of NYC’s newest, proudest food truck, the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck; Harvey Wang, photographer for the book Flophouse: Life on the Bowery, a photojournal of downtown Manhattan’s last skid row; and Salvatore “Buddy” Scotto, owner of the Scotto Funeral home and unofficial mayor of Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood.
3) Digital Dumbo at Galapagos
This month, space150, a digital agency in constant evolution with a singular mission of creating ideas that make life better, will be co-sponsoring Digital DUMBO providing a unique perspective on the digital space from their company all while collaborating with influential members of the digital community.
space150 CEO Billy Jurewicz and Head of Strategy Paul Isakson will provide a presentation on what they’ve been seeing in the digital space as well as what his company as been up to since their recent move to DUMBO. We’ve also collaborated a montage of video responses from leading digital influencers asking them the following question:
What have you observed in digital in the past 150 days and what are your predictions for the next 150 days?
Attendees will be able to provide their own take to the question by submitting a short video response in one of the designated booths that will be hosted online after the event. Special thanks for drink specials at the bar courtesy of space150.
Movie Night: At 7:15 the gates were locked at Brooklyn Bridge Park (if not earlier). Quite a few people left out on both entrances to the Park. Anyone know what happened here? How can a park be full to capacity? The entire area along side the Tobacco Warehouse was empty.
Movie Night: At 7:15 the gates were locked at Brooklyn Bridge Park (if not earlier). Quite a few people left out on both entrances to the Park. Anyone know what happened here? How can a park be full to capacity? The entire area along side the Tobacco Warehouse was empty.
It was weird. I went to the movies there for the past few years and hardly anyone went, which made it nice. Last night it was crazy. The kids were disappointed that we had to go home. Even BBP was filled with people who couldn’t even see the screen from there. Maybe it was the first dry movie night? It’s like Bryant Park now. The fun is over. We’ve been discovered.
It was weird. I went to the movies there for the past few years and hardly anyone went, which made it nice. Last night it was crazy. The kids were disappointed that we had to go home. Even BBP was filled with people who couldn’t even see the screen from there. Maybe it was the first dry movie night? It’s like Bryant Park now. The fun is over. We’ve been discovered.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they dumped off a few busloads of tourists that night. Everyone shut out looked like they were from the nabe – and everyone was pretty upset at how Parks was handling the situation.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they dumped off a few busloads of tourists that night. Everyone shut out looked like they were from the nabe – and everyone was pretty upset at how Parks was handling the situation.
1) It was on the cover of the New Yorker, which surely raised significant awareness.
2) More and more people – especially Manhattanites – are discovering Dumbo every week. Each time I have friends over to my apartment, they are amazed at how cool our neighborhood is, how pleasant our waterfront is, how amazing the views are. I always tell my visiting friends “don’t tell anyone!”
I’m looking forward to the summer ending and cold weather returning, so we can have our neighborhood back from day-trippers.
1) It was on the cover of the New Yorker, which surely raised significant awareness.
2) More and more people – especially Manhattanites – are discovering Dumbo every week. Each time I have friends over to my apartment, they are amazed at how cool our neighborhood is, how pleasant our waterfront is, how amazing the views are. I always tell my visiting friends “don’t tell anyone!”
I’m looking forward to the summer ending and cold weather returning, so we can have our neighborhood back from day-trippers.
It’s those people from Youngstown. Clogging up the streets with their minivans and tour buses. Not to mention their 60 inch girths. That carousal needs to go back.
It’s those people from Youngstown. Clogging up the streets with their minivans and tour buses. Not to mention their 60 inch girths. That carousal needs to go back.
If this keeps up my property values, I’m all for it.
If this keeps up my property values, I’m all for it.
Elitist snobs. I hope your property value DROPS and soon.
Elitist snobs. I hope your property value DROPS and soon.
Mr. DouchebagsRus (if that’s your real name) you are typical of the leftovers in this neighborhood. Couldn’t get Tenure or secure a Chelsea gallery before the Yuppie/Hipster Tsunami hit. Hope you still have that surf board your step mom bought you for your 16th Birthday.
Mr. DouchebagsRus (if that’s your real name) you are typical of the leftovers in this neighborhood. Couldn’t get Tenure or secure a Chelsea gallery before the Yuppie/Hipster Tsunami hit. Hope you still have that surf board your step mom bought you for your 16th Birthday.
there are hipsters in dumbo? Maybe they visit or work here, but the residents are mainly the yuppie with stroller type.
there are hipsters in dumbo? Maybe they visit or work here, but the residents are mainly the yuppie with stroller type.
red, as in yuppie do you mean people with jobs, and as in hipsters, do you mean skinny jeans and the unemployed look?? loose, gotta admit that the wannabe purists seem to have forgotten the good ol days..mr dinkins’ wild west nyc, and that crazy little thing called crack, that basically made living down here impossible. yeah i miss those days too..
red, as in yuppie do you mean people with jobs, and as in hipsters, do you mean skinny jeans and the unemployed look?? loose, gotta admit that the wannabe purists seem to have forgotten the good ol days..mr dinkins’ wild west nyc, and that crazy little thing called crack, that basically made living down here impossible. yeah i miss those days too..
Think analog JBrooks, not digital. Some where between the current stroller epidemic and a full blown crack shoot out Dumbo existed quite nicely. Sure we had our whores and trannies, our crips and bloods, excrement in the street but we all winked and nodded at each other on the way to church.
Think analog JBrooks, not digital. Some where between the current stroller epidemic and a full blown crack shoot out Dumbo existed quite nicely. Sure we had our whores and trannies, our crips and bloods, excrement in the street but we all winked and nodded at each other on the way to church.
stop trying to appear as if you have old timer cred, loose stools. you’re just a gaseous windbag with an opinion on everything and insight on nothing. And everytime I come back to this blog hoping it’s improved, there you are.
stop trying to appear as if you have old timer cred, loose stools. you’re just a gaseous windbag with an opinion on everything and insight on nothing. And everytime I come back to this blog hoping it’s improved, there you are.
i like to ride the carousel. it’s fun. hope it’s not very chilly. i got a cold.
i like to ride the carousel. it’s fun. hope it’s not very chilly. i got a cold.
Tenure? Gallery? Pftt…like I care. Bunch of whiny pompous asses and you’re the king of them all.
Tenure? Gallery? Pftt…like I care. Bunch of whiny pompous asses and you’re the king of them all.
Has a life….I couldn’t agree more. This guy is a boil on the ass of humanity and if he’s “old school DUMBO” GOOD RIDDANCE!
Has a life….I couldn’t agree more. This guy is a boil on the ass of humanity and if he’s “old school DUMBO” GOOD RIDDANCE!
I am the straw that stirs the drink.
I am the straw that stirs the drink.
You’re a bore.
You’re a bore.
No more reach arounds for you
Mr.has a life.
The attitude that allows white middle class androgynous youth to not feel guilty about supplanting working class minorities because of “we bring law and order” is delusional. It smacks of Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”. Complain all you want about car break ins, pan handling and what not. All are illegal and all have victims. Just remember that gentrification, albeit not illegal, has victims too. All your bleating about “affordable housing” and jobs will not satisfy their need for “justice”.
No more reach arounds for you
Mr.has a life.
The attitude that allows white middle class androgynous youth to not feel guilty about supplanting working class minorities because of “we bring law and order” is delusional. It smacks of Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”. Complain all you want about car break ins, pan handling and what not. All are illegal and all have victims. Just remember that gentrification, albeit not illegal, has victims too. All your bleating about “affordable housing” and jobs will not satisfy their need for “justice”.
Oh god, what the hell are you babbling about now O Constipated One? So people with means should NOT bother to improve upon neighborhoods in whence they might live because someone without means couldn’t do the same? How is that fair?
If you’re poor, DO something about it or STFU.
Oh god, what the hell are you babbling about now O Constipated One? So people with means should NOT bother to improve upon neighborhoods in whence they might live because someone without means couldn’t do the same? How is that fair?
If you’re poor, DO something about it or STFU.
You miss my point, Ehr?. If Mr. had a life doesn’t want to participate in civilized discussion then he gets no more free reach arounds. Furthermore, don’t confuse me with other people in this neighborhood who can turn a turtle head into a diamond.
You miss my point, Ehr?. If Mr. had a life doesn’t want to participate in civilized discussion then he gets no more free reach arounds. Furthermore, don’t confuse me with other people in this neighborhood who can turn a turtle head into a diamond.
Eh? What was your point?
Eh? What was your point?
My memory of old Brooklyn consists of everyone complaining about being passed over by developers and young families moving to the burbs… and crime always rising… I mean *really* rising… not this stuff people complain about now.
I remember the bathroom at Juniors in the 80’s… a guy loading hand gun in the next stall. The cheesecake was still good; but I’ll trade getting run over by a stroller for getting hit in the face with a baseball bat any day.
Bridge and tunnel, come on down! There was nothing to “protect” in the first place. Old DUMBO was a tragedy, new DUMBO is a farce… and I like farce better.
My memory of old Brooklyn consists of everyone complaining about being passed over by developers and young families moving to the burbs… and crime always rising… I mean *really* rising… not this stuff people complain about now.
I remember the bathroom at Juniors in the 80’s… a guy loading hand gun in the next stall. The cheesecake was still good; but I’ll trade getting run over by a stroller for getting hit in the face with a baseball bat any day.
Bridge and tunnel, come on down! There was nothing to “protect” in the first place. Old DUMBO was a tragedy, new DUMBO is a farce… and I like farce better.
LS-
Dumbo was never an enclave of proletarian culture. It was bohemian tillage. Surprise, surprise, something has sprouted.
LS-
Dumbo was never an enclave of proletarian culture. It was bohemian tillage. Surprise, surprise, something has sprouted.
DS
You throw enough fresh manure around something’s gotta grow. Like I’ve said before don’t presume that Dumbo was some crime ridden void waiting to be filled by urban wannabes. I can remember visiting one of the burlap bag warehouses down here years ago. I can’t imagine why I needed burlap bags. The whole neighborhood was basically warehouses with some metal shops and whatnot. It wasn’t particularly unsafe, kind of quiet except for the trains of course. People lost there livelihood because it was more lucrative to ferment another yuppie shtetl. Things change, so be it.
DS
You throw enough fresh manure around something’s gotta grow. Like I’ve said before don’t presume that Dumbo was some crime ridden void waiting to be filled by urban wannabes. I can remember visiting one of the burlap bag warehouses down here years ago. I can’t imagine why I needed burlap bags. The whole neighborhood was basically warehouses with some metal shops and whatnot. It wasn’t particularly unsafe, kind of quiet except for the trains of course. People lost there livelihood because it was more lucrative to ferment another yuppie shtetl. Things change, so be it.
LS
People don’t, generally, bemoan the loss of the burlap bag factory…
What about the loss of the navy yard; that used to be the driver for DUMBO and all the surrounding areas ? I mean if you *really* want to talk about the loss of industry, that is when things started heading downhill. The remaining light manufacturing and illegal conversions by artists were woefully inadequate.
I mean burlap bags and oil paintings vs. building battle ships and other cities at sea…??? What a massive hole was torn in the local economy… as much as people talk about the “gentrification” of Brooklyn, just walk around and look at all the (still) mismatched and poorly maintained warehouse from Williamsburg to Red Hook and consider what was. Real estate may not be the answer alone, but this is, after all, waterfront property. There are taxes waiting to happen… ship building ain’t coming back. What you sentimentalize did not cut it or, more accurately, was just phase 1 of what is happening now… In the mean time, with all that loss of industry, what happened?
… attrition to the burbs, the drop in real estate values, rising crime…
DUMBO was lower density so the crime rate was not as bad maybe… but it was low density so things happened down here. In any event, its decline was tied to Brooklyn-wide problems and, yes, crime. You aren’t thinking things through if you just say, “heck, maybe BedStuy had it’s problems but DUMBO was a-ok.”
Am I wrong???
LS
People don’t, generally, bemoan the loss of the burlap bag factory…
What about the loss of the navy yard; that used to be the driver for DUMBO and all the surrounding areas ? I mean if you *really* want to talk about the loss of industry, that is when things started heading downhill. The remaining light manufacturing and illegal conversions by artists were woefully inadequate.
I mean burlap bags and oil paintings vs. building battle ships and other cities at sea…??? What a massive hole was torn in the local economy… as much as people talk about the “gentrification” of Brooklyn, just walk around and look at all the (still) mismatched and poorly maintained warehouse from Williamsburg to Red Hook and consider what was. Real estate may not be the answer alone, but this is, after all, waterfront property. There are taxes waiting to happen… ship building ain’t coming back. What you sentimentalize did not cut it or, more accurately, was just phase 1 of what is happening now… In the mean time, with all that loss of industry, what happened?
… attrition to the burbs, the drop in real estate values, rising crime…
DUMBO was lower density so the crime rate was not as bad maybe… but it was low density so things happened down here. In any event, its decline was tied to Brooklyn-wide problems and, yes, crime. You aren’t thinking things through if you just say, “heck, maybe BedStuy had it’s problems but DUMBO was a-ok.”
Am I wrong???
No DS, I can’t disagree. I’ve lived in Soho, Union Square and Dumbo. What I begrudge is the smugness that comes with many who have “discovered” a neighborhood (that and buildings like J Condo). Ultimately it signals that a neighborhood has peaked and it’s time to move on. Is it good for the city? No doubt. Don’t worry, I won’t let the door hit me on the way out.
No DS, I can’t disagree. I’ve lived in Soho, Union Square and Dumbo. What I begrudge is the smugness that comes with many who have “discovered” a neighborhood (that and buildings like J Condo). Ultimately it signals that a neighborhood has peaked and it’s time to move on. Is it good for the city? No doubt. Don’t worry, I won’t let the door hit me on the way out.
LS
like you describe… when I moved into Williamsburg in the early 90’s, which wasn’t the first wave of artists but still relatively early, it is not like the local community said : “oh great! Here comes more artists to protect us from gentrification.”
The sentiment was often hostile because they knew what was next… and it would cost some of them, benefit others. So, sure, you can move on and prepare the way for the next *hot* development. I’ve done it in Williamsburg, the East Village, etc… but I, personally, think creatives need to get smarter. Some of this happened a little in Williamsburg, actually. There were some warehouse in which artists collectively bargained for long term leases; but it could be done much better than that.
If I was younger I’d round up a group and barter for half of Detroit. Cultural capital is like venture capital… equity stake should come with it.
LS
like you describe… when I moved into Williamsburg in the early 90’s, which wasn’t the first wave of artists but still relatively early, it is not like the local community said : “oh great! Here comes more artists to protect us from gentrification.”
The sentiment was often hostile because they knew what was next… and it would cost some of them, benefit others. So, sure, you can move on and prepare the way for the next *hot* development. I’ve done it in Williamsburg, the East Village, etc… but I, personally, think creatives need to get smarter. Some of this happened a little in Williamsburg, actually. There were some warehouse in which artists collectively bargained for long term leases; but it could be done much better than that.
If I was younger I’d round up a group and barter for half of Detroit. Cultural capital is like venture capital… equity stake should come with it.
the problem is that pioneers like that are loath to organize, that’s why they do what they do and continue to move on to the next frontier. I agree, I’m from Buffalo. the same thing, blocks and blocks of empty buildings but I can’t give up the big money I make in NYC.LOL
the problem is that pioneers like that are loath to organize, that’s why they do what they do and continue to move on to the next frontier. I agree, I’m from Buffalo. the same thing, blocks and blocks of empty buildings but I can’t give up the big money I make in NYC.LOL
you’re both stupid
you’re both stupid
anon, care to elaborate or is your colostomy bag in need of emptying?
anon, care to elaborate or is your colostomy bag in need of emptying?
Pioneers can be organized. That’s how the west was “won”.
The funny thing about many artists is they crawl over each other to gain representation, to be part of a “stable” of artists. If they do gain admission to this exclusive club, they still rarely make any money.
Likewise, galleries universally offer such crappy terms to artists due to the volume of fresh talent jockeying for position. In other words, artists tend to be highly conformist in their own way, even to their detriment. You can set your watch by it.
I discovered this about a decade ago working with an independent curator who knew how to target this flocking mechanism in bohemians… and part of Two Trees’ success can be attributed to being able to access some of this.
Pioneers can be organized. That’s how the west was “won”.
The funny thing about many artists is they crawl over each other to gain representation, to be part of a “stable” of artists. If they do gain admission to this exclusive club, they still rarely make any money.
Likewise, galleries universally offer such crappy terms to artists due to the volume of fresh talent jockeying for position. In other words, artists tend to be highly conformist in their own way, even to their detriment. You can set your watch by it.
I discovered this about a decade ago working with an independent curator who knew how to target this flocking mechanism in bohemians… and part of Two Trees’ success can be attributed to being able to access some of this.
Anon:
Smart people make smart insults… compare the “color” in LS response to yours. I’d say he appears smart than you so far.
Anon:
Smart people make smart insults… compare the “color” in LS response to yours. I’d say he appears smart than you so far.
DS agree about the gallery situation. I used to work in the photography art business uptown. Given the limited space that Madison Av. galleries could afford it was financially irresponsible to even commit a “drawer” to new artists. They would take an unknown on for a couple of months and see if it would fly (no show of course, it was up to the artist to get out there and promote himself and then have people buy from the gallery losing half the price to the markup)and if not thank you very much. There was plenty of old photo art out there that was selling quite nicely. If rents aren’t cheap, galleries will never take the chance on new people.
DS agree about the gallery situation. I used to work in the photography art business uptown. Given the limited space that Madison Av. galleries could afford it was financially irresponsible to even commit a “drawer” to new artists. They would take an unknown on for a couple of months and see if it would fly (no show of course, it was up to the artist to get out there and promote himself and then have people buy from the gallery losing half the price to the markup)and if not thank you very much. There was plenty of old photo art out there that was selling quite nicely. If rents aren’t cheap, galleries will never take the chance on new people.
I’m intrigued Lara, (if that’s your real name) What is a “Bitch Ass Jew Bag”? Is that tattooed on your rump?
I’m intrigued Lara, (if that’s your real name) What is a “Bitch Ass Jew Bag”? Is that tattooed on your rump?
smarter would be the correct comparative adjective, not smart.
smarter would be the correct comparative adjective, not smart.
anon, It’s amazing how you cut through all the BS and get right to the point. I suspect DS is close to suicide. On the other hand the brevity of your responses indicates a tendency to worry excessively about premature ejaculation. Am I wrong here?
anon, It’s amazing how you cut through all the BS and get right to the point. I suspect DS is close to suicide. On the other hand the brevity of your responses indicates a tendency to worry excessively about premature ejaculation. Am I wrong here?
An adjective, what’s that? Wow, I guess I am stupid. Thanks anon!
An adjective, what’s that? Wow, I guess I am stupid. Thanks anon!
yes, and you’re stupid
yes, and you’re stupid
Anon, can you put a thought together that is not handed to you?
A sign of stupid people, actually, is an inability to qualify their statements because they aren’t used to thinking anything through. Spotting a typo and calling people names is not a sign of being especially bright.
So, we’re still waiting for you to explain your original comment… which I suspect you can’t.
Anon, can you put a thought together that is not handed to you?
A sign of stupid people, actually, is an inability to qualify their statements because they aren’t used to thinking anything through. Spotting a typo and calling people names is not a sign of being especially bright.
So, we’re still waiting for you to explain your original comment… which I suspect you can’t.
What original comment are you referring to DS? I didn’t see anything anon wrote worth delving into further…
What original comment are you referring to DS? I didn’t see anything anon wrote worth delving into further…