Ten artists, one representing every year since September 11, 2001, create interactive memorial stations. The project includes a site for members of the public to create an ephemeral memorial. Participating artists include DUMBO-based Illegal Art whose project will ask participants to dip two fingers into a pot of grey indelible ink to represent the twin towers, and to reflect on the location and impact of the event over the number of days it takes for the ink to fade from their fingers, and others.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 • 11AM–5PM
Site locations: Begin at The Pearl St. Triangle (Pearl St. btwn. Front St. & Water St.) and walk to The Archway (Water St. btwn. Adams St. & Anchorage Pl.) continue your walk on Water St. to Dock St., along which the remaining artist stations will be located. Rain sites: 30 Washington St. and The Archway.

More information about each participating artist –
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1714

The internationally-celebrated Fashion’s Night Out returns for its 3rd year this Thursday, September 8th, 2011. This year, you don’t have to leave Dumbo to enjoy the festivities. Coinciding with September’s 1st Thursday Gallery Walk, art and fashion lovers will have many places to celebrate and indulge in their passions.

For the most up to date listing of participating locations, please go to the Dumbo BID’s facebook page.

We hear tickets are going quickly for this year’s Dumbo Fight Night, a fundraiser to support Dumbo Business Improvement District and NYPD Boxing Program. Here are the details from the Dumbo BID:

The DUMBO Improvement District is proud to present DUMBO FIGHT NIGHT – Gleason’s Gym v. NYPD’s Fighting Finest on September 8, 2011. Gleason’s Gym – a legendary DUMBO institution and the world’s oldest active boxing gym – will put up 10 fierce fighters to take on a team from the NYPD boxing club. The fights will be USABoxingMetro-sanctioned matches and promise tons of action under the lights at St. Ann’s Warehouse. Funds raised at the event will go to the DUMBO Improvement District and the NYPD Boxing Program.

“This is going to be a great match up – the local boys taking on the boys in blue,” said Alexandria Sica, Executive Director of the DUMBO BID. “We’re thrilled to be hosting the event at St. Ann’s Warehouse – and hope that boxing enthusiasts and DUMBO fans alike come out to celebrate these two amazing athletic institutions.”

TICKETS: General Admission Tickets can be purchased online at www.dumbonyc.org or at the door for $25.
DATE: Thursday – Sept. 8, 2011
TIME: Doors 7PM
ADDRESS: St. Ann’s Warehouse – 38 Water Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn

For more about Gleason’s Gym, please visit: www.gleasonsgym.net. For more on NYPD Fighting Finest Boxing visit www.nypdboxing.com.

The First Thursday Dumbo Gallery Walk is next Thursday, September 8, 2011, between 6-9pm (NOT tonight as first posted). The gallery walk is free.

The Dumbo Arts Festival asked us to help reach out to those who may be interested in volunteering at the festival this September. If you or anyone you know is interested, please read below:

The 2011 Dumbo Arts Festival wants YOU! Now is the time to join our top-notch volunteer team. If you have time between September 12 and September 25, let us know. Visit dumboartsfestival.com/volunteer/ to sign up, or email dumbovolunteers@gmail.com with any questions. See you at the festival.

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.

This year we are searching for volunteers who can devote some of their time between Friday, September 16th and Thursday, September 22nd, as well as, the three days of the Festival itself.

The activities you might engage in include assisting exhibiting artists with installation of their works, guiding attendees through and between the various exhibits, lending a hand at one of our performance stages, or helping the next generation of artists at our children’s creation station.

We are also looking for a number of volunteers to start early on in September, to work on specific projects. This is an amazing opportunity to get involved with one of the biggest and most cutting-edge art festivals in New York City.

For more information or if you are interested in applying, please visit dumboartsfestival.com/volunteer/, or call 718-488-8588.

Thursday, September 1, 2011, 7-9pm

This free seminar is a great intro to digital photography, some of which is taught in their other workshops on photography right here in Dumbo. Keep reading for a discount on their other classes.

Charles Lavoie will be walking you through photography basics so you can start to familiarize yourself with digital photography and your camera specifically. Got questions about your Canon or Nikon? Come on by and ask away.

Brooklyn Creative (BkC) will also be introducing the range of advanced workshops available this fall and winter (discount cards will be given to all who attend the free workshop, good for 10% off your next class)

What you’ll learn:

• So what’s a DSLR? Functions and features common to all digital cameras
• Controlling exposure (light vs. dark)
• Shutter speed vs. aperture
• ISO: Your camera’s “film” speed
• Focal lengths and that pesky 1.6x crop ratio
• Using the camera’s light meter

We strongly encourage you to bring your own camera, though not required. Classes have a maximum of 18 students first come first serve, doors open at 6:30!

About Brooklyn Creative:
From Dumbo-based gallery Rabbithole comes a new series of art workshops that are purpose-built yet expandable to cover a range of subjects and skills. They’re designed to provide practical know-how, focused critique and real-world experience in a group environment. While knowledge is plentiful in the internet age, sometimes motivation is harder to come by; we often need other like-minded people pushing us to follow through with our goals. Working together can make bigger things happen, and helps keep us honest. We provide the space, structure and personal attention, and you just bring yourself.

Our staff of experienced educators, artists, curators and creative professionals are totally dedicated to providing you with smart, no-nonsense instruction and creating an environment for you to confidently progress in your practice. Workshops are offered in the 1000-square foot studio and exhibition space at Rabbithole.
We’ll be offering new classes and workshops over the coming months across a range of creative subjects like screen printing, book binding, xerox transfers and DIY printing techniques, portfolio development and a whole lot more.

@ RABBITHOLE
33 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(Between Water and Plymouth St in Dumbo)

(Photo by Josh Derr)

I’m sure many of us have heard enough about Hurricane Irene, but we’re fortunate that it did not to any major damage to Dumbo, where several of its buildings were evacuated. There was some flooding on Main Street and Plymouth Street, but the waters receded on Sunday and did no apparent damage.

Thank you to all who prepared the neighborhood for the storm, to the public officials who made sure that no lives were in danger, and to the Dumbo BID for the updates. The clean up has begun and this week’s weather looks beautiful (mostly sunny and 80s).

(Video by @barneyrobinson)

[Due to inclement weather and the threat of lightning, tonight's Syfy Movies With A View showing of Crooklyn has been cancelled.]

Tonight’s Movies with a View at the Brooklyn Bridge Park is Crooklyn.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 18, 6:00pm – 11:00pm. Music at 6:00pm, movies at sunset
Location: Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn
Arrive early for the best seats. Lawn capacity is limited.

DJ: Emch (of Subatomic Sound System)
SHORT: White by A. Sayeeda Clarke
MOVIE: Crooklyn by Spike Lee
RUNTIME: 115 minutes

No pets or chairs allowed on the lawn. No alcohol allowed in the park.

Saturday, August 20, 2011
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Adams Street and Water Street (Under the Archway), kids’ entertainers will jam on as local vendors sell their wares in a community marketplace. The Summer Family Music Festival is sponsored by the The Dumbo Business Improvement District and The Gallery Cafe and free to attend.

Here’s the day’s line-up:

• 10 a.m. Bonga! Afro-Haitian Drum and Songs
• 11 a.m. The Itty Biddies
• 12:05 p.m. P for Puppets presents: “One, Two, Tres”
• 1 p.m. Rolie Polie Guacamole
• 2:05 p.m. Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band
• 3:10 p.m. Still Saffire
• 4:15 p.m. The Mini Max Players

The festival will also feature a performance by P for Puppet and family yoga led by Bija Yoga.

Jam On DUMBO was founded in late 2010 by a group of local parents looking to bring more children’s music programming to the cobblestone-lined neighborhood known as DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). After hosting a series of successful winter music concerts, Jam On DUMBO began to think bigger: Along with planning its Summer Family Music Festival, the organization has brought a weekly drop-in music classes to a local café and is planning a Music Week at P.S. 307, a local elementary school that primarily serves the Farragut public housing complex.

For more information, please contact Alisha Nissenfeld at Alisha@jamondumbo.com. Visit us online at www.jamondumbo.com. You can also find them on Facebook and on Twitter (@JamOnDUMBO.

Carnevale, a performance-based fundraiser, which will be held at Galapagos Art Space on August 14th. There will be a mix of musical and circus performances by some of NYC’s finest talent, including cabaret singer Mira Stroika. Circus-themed hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will be aerialists to fire spinners to cabaret and jazz performers. Carnevale was created with the intent to raise money for Arlekino Theater Troupe, a not-for-profit theater, music, art, and dance program for children in South Brooklyn ages 2-7 whose parents emigrated from the Former Soviet Union. Co-founded by Jane Tuv and Maria Dubinsky, this program was created to promote children’s cultural development and instill an appreciation for performing and fine arts.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help Arlekino Theater Troupe continue to develop wonderful programs for young children, retain qualified specialists, and minimize program fees for families with limited resources.

For more details about Carnevale, to to their Galapagos Art Space event page.

For more details about Arlekino Theater Troupe, see their facebook page.