Can’t say we’re familiar with dating sites, but this is an interesting mash-up of neighborhoods and keywords on dating sites. Manhattan-based artist and programmer R. Luke DuBois quantitatively analyzed the most commonly used words in dating profiles based on geography (ZIP code). According to an article on WNYC, “New York City’s most frequently used online dating word, for example, is ‘Now’—confirming just about every Type A stereotype of our town’s inhabitants. (In Chicago, incidentally, it’s ‘Always’. And in L.A., ‘Acting.’) For big cities, DuBois was able to break the data down further, narrowing down the most frequently used online dating words to individual zip codes. (He analyzed more than 410,000 profiles for New York City alone.)”

DuBois says “the whole DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights area is pretty funny, too. You get works like ‘dick’ and ‘graphic’ and ‘artisanal,’ as well as ‘postmodernism’ and ‘cheese.’” The Dumbo area map includes common words like: graphic, cool, glamour, dick, artisanal, subway, cheese, hilarious. Not sure what that says about the dating profiles of people in the area, but one glance on Craigslist for Dumbo listings leads one to believe there are many “men looking for men”.

R. Luke DuBois’ exhibit, A More Perfect Union, will be at Bitforms Gallery in Chelsea through Feb. 19. Map courtesy of R. Luke DuBois and Bitforms Gallery

(WNYC.org via onlinedatingpost)

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/}

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.

Here’s a nice (just released) promo video of the Dumbo Arts Festival 2010. The 2011 dates for the Dumbo Arts Festival have been announced: Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2011. Stay tuned for submission updates, applications, deadlines, and criteria.

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

Jan Larsen’s JLA Studios in Dumbo has closed. Jan has been one of the biggest advocates of Dumbo and its artist culture. He has been showcasing art work in the Dumbo studio since 2000 and not only curated a great mix of emerging and established art, but also worked with charities and organizations to host events at the studios. Over the past decade, we’ve seen many changes in the galleries and retail locations, but we’re truly sad to see JLA close. He’s always gracious and welcomes community involvement. According to Jan, in an email to us, the reasons for the closure include a lackluster recovery of the fine art market due to a tough economic environment, but is appreciative of how Dumbo has supported JLA over the years.

Jan continues to represent artists but no longer has the Dumbo studio open. Jan’s newsletters, events, promotions, and friendly studio will be missed for sure. Thank you and best wishes to Jan.

(Google Maps: 63 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201)

(Main Squeeze Orchestra)

Let the beautiful ladies of the all-female, all-accordion Main Squeeze Orchestra transport you and your family to another dimension. Performing at reRun Gastropub, the group will open for the surreal short film “Squeezebox,” a doc-fiction hybrid that winds the orchestra into a mythical murder mystery. During our interactive intermission, you can perform your own interviews with the dazzling ladies of the orchestra using our Storycorps equipment, but feel free to bring your own camera or tape recorder. Event also features lively dance from Movementpants Dance Theater and free snacks. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Tickets $5. All proceeds from the event will go to save amphibians.

“Squeezebox” is directed by orchestra member and Brooklyn-based filmmaker Josephine Decker.

When: Monday January 17, 2011, Doors open at 3 pm, Event at 4pm.
Where: reRun Gastropub, 147 Front Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Purchase tickets: fouraccordions.eventbrite.com

On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, the untitled Bobby Bare Jr. documentary filmmakers collaborate with Superfine to present: an evening showcasing independent music & independent film.

Nashville rocker Bobby Bare Jr. makes his Dumbo debut and will be joined by special guests Carey Kotsionis & Bonnie Whitmore. enjoy free Tito’s handmade vodka & PBR as they take over the stage at Superfine bar & restaurant!

doors open at 8pm
purchase advance tickets– $10 ($12 at the door)

*price includes free drink tickets

Superfine
126 Front St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
(at Pearl St)

1) DUMBO Parents Organization presents Parents and Kids Night Out

When: January 7, 2011, 5-7:30pm
Where: DUMBO Gymnastics (68 Jay Street, Suite 509)
Drop your kids off at DUMBO Gymnastics and get a very affordable night out on the town. DUMBO Gymnastics is offering a special night for DPO families.

ENTERTAINMENT
Sing-along with Audra Rox
Open gym with DUMBO Gymnastics
Fencing demo with Brooklyn Bridge Fencing
Arts & Crafts with Abundant Learning
Pizza Dinner
Free Drink at Rebar for parents who plan to stay local

COST
$20 per child (that’s less than $10 an hour and includes dinner)

2) Bhava Fridays at Abhaya Yoga

Bhava is the sanskrit word for feeling, emotion, mood or a devotional state of mind. Every Friday night at Abhaya will offer live music that will be sure to set a sweet mood and vibe for the weekend. We have DJ’s, drummer, kirtan singers, and more coming to extend their special talents while students cultivate self surrender and bliss.

When: Friday, Jan 7, 2011, 6:30-8pm
Where: Abhaya Yoga 10 Jay St. Suite 600, Brooklyn, NY 11201

3) GUMBO FRIDAY (Gay. DUMBO. Party.)

GumboNYC.com. [GUMBO is every FIRST and THIRD FRIDAY in 2011!]

PRESENTED by Ben Harvey and Casey Fitzpatrick IN-CAHOOTS with Ashton Blount, Michael Green & Nicholas Ruiz

+ DJ Keo Nozari
+ Free 42Below Vodka bar (10-11pm)
+ dirtysugarphotography.com live photos
+ Michael DuBois’s Solo Circus (solocircus.com)
+ Performance by The Evil Hate Monkey (trixielittle.com)
+ Free haircuts from the GUMBO stylist
+ Door freebies
+ Floating pods for groups of 10+ [email: reserve@gumbonyc.com]

4) Embodying the Goddess with Deborah Bagg at Abhaya

Join Sheri and Deborah in the sacred circle of a woman’s yoga practice. Come share your bodies, hearts and minds as we take you through a three-hour practice focusing on the divine form that is feminine yoga. Practice the art of being a woman, fully embraced in your body. We will explore the art of self-acceptance, seeing ourselves as inherently beautiful, receptive and powerful. Begin the new year embracing your own feminine form. As we dive into the richness of Shakti Yoga, you will emerge empowered and ready to meet 2011 with strength and ease. Through asana, ritual and meditation, we will explore our individual feminine power and grace.
More info

When: Saturday, Jan 8, 2011, 2-5pm
Where: Abhaya Yoga 10 Jay St. Suite 600, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tonight, on January 6, 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, artist talks, a panel discussion, and opening receptions at local galleries comprise this month’s First Thursday on Thursday, January 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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, 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
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.
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.