On May 30th Digital DUMBO’s dd:IMPACT conference, “Groundswell: The Next Wave of Content,” will descend on DUMBO (RSVP: ddimpactmay2013.eventbrite.com).

Inspired by the rise of self, enabled by the development of social media platforms leading to the creation of new ecosystems, networks, and participatory media, “Groundswell: The Next Wave of Content” will be a half-day discussion exploring how the most successful companies and brands in the world are using digital content and platforms to spark movements and increase their bottom lines.

Digital DUMBO (www.digitaldumbo.com) has assembled a top tier list of new media companies, platforms, and brands to participate. Panelists represent The New York Times, Buzzfeed, Reddit, VICE, The Onion, MINI USA, Digg, Pulse, Hyperallergic, Artsy, NowThis News, Narratively, and more. The conference will conclude with a cocktail reception hosted by MICK (formerly DJ Mick Boogie) at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn.

The conference will take place at Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO, a neighborhood that is now home to over one hundred of New York City’s most creative digital agencies and start-ups.

Run the City Brooklyn Half

Get special deals and discounts, along the course and off, in Dumbo and all over Brooklyn! Refuel at restaurants and bars, shop for gear, check out entertainment options, and more. You’ll be helping to support participating businesses throughout the Borough of Kings. Runners can show their race numbers and friends and family can show a Run the City pass.

Weather permitting, the Department of Transportation will pave Gold Street, from John Street to Sands Street, on Wednesday and Thursday.

This short video clip of the Spiderman 2 filming on Plymouth Street over the weekend was sent by Sidewalk Sherpas.

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is filming The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in Dumbo Brooklyn on Saturday May 11, Sunday May 12, and Monday May 13. Gothamist mentions the preparation that’s happening on the streets for the filming (on Plymouth and Adams Street).

Spider-man 2 stars Emma Stone (as Gwen Stacy), Shailene Woodley (as Mary Jane Watson), Jamie Foxx (as Max Dillon / Electro), Andrew Garfield (as Peter Parker / Spider-Man), Paul Giamatti (as Aleksei Sytsevich / The Rhino)

The following blocks are held for filming:

• Plymouth Street between Main and Bridge St
• Main Street between Plymouth and Water St
• Water Street between Old Dock St and Washington St
• Front Street between York and Pearl St
• Washington St between York and Plymouth St
• Anchorage Pl between Plymouth and Front St
• Bridge St betweeen York and Prospect St
• Gold St between Sands and York St
• York St between Bridge and Gold St
• John St between Adams and Pearl St
• Adams St between Plymouth and Water St
• Pearl St between York and John St

All filming posts are tagged here: DumboNYC.com/tag/filming

The first day of BKLYN DESIGNS began with talks from President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Carlo A. Scissura and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. The design conference returns to Dumbo with a full weekend of events at St. Ann’s Warehouse (29 Jay Street at Plymouth Street), including a live music yoga class at Abhaya Yoga Studio (10 Jay Street, #600), an outdoor kids lounge on Saturday/Sunday on Jay Street, and various design events. Above are some photos from BKLYN DESIGNS. The following is the list of exhibitors:

• 4Korners
• Adam Frank Incorporated
• AELLON
• Analog Modern
• Aroopy
• Bien Hecho
• BIGGS ART STUDIO
• BOWER
• CALEB ZIPPERER
• CASA Kids
• Chara Amplification
• Chris Han’s Natural Crafts
• Christopher Coleman Interior Design
• DAVID GAYNOR DESIGN
• Dhurries by Vaishali
• Dog Tag Designs
• eric johnston Industrial Arts
• Eric Manigian
• Form Treasury
• From the Source
• Garrison Architects
• Hooker & Co.
• Kimberly Lewis Home
• Lamacek
• Mark Jupiter
• Matthew A Yanchuk Ceramics
• Noble Goods
• Palo Samko
• paula greif ceramics
• Pickett Furniture
• Seven36 Fine Woodworking LLC
• Think Fabricate
• Urban Chandy
• Wüd Furniture Design

For more photos from BKLYN DESIGNS, go to our Flickr set.

The Dumbo Improvement District notes that two new restaurants will open in the former Governor and Rice spaces. The Atrium, at 15 Main Street, will offer casual fine dining showcasing locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. At 81 Washington Street, Mediterranean restaurant Dish is scheduled to open in June.

The Atruim (owned by Cobblestone Restaurant Group) received their liquor license last month. The restaurant seats 63 and will open Mon-Wed 5:30pm-12am, Thur-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-12am. According to the Community Board 2, the owners of The Atrium have extensive experience in 4 star restaurants in Europe and USA and have worked with Daniel Boloud and Jean Georges.

The Atrium
15 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mon-Wed 5:30pm-12am
Thur-Sat 11:30am-2am
Sun 11:30am-12am

Dish
81 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Launching in conjunction with the city-wide events of NYCxDESIGN, BKLYN DESIGNS will showcase a jury-selected group of Brooklyn-based designers to carry on the BKLYN DESIGNS locally grown, internationally known legacy. This 10th Anniversary show, presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will feature a multitude of engaging design-focused and outdoor kid-friendly programming throughout the course of three days on May 10-12, 2013 at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

Since the event takes place over Mother’s Day weekend, BKLYN DESIGNS will feature an interactive Outdoor Kids Lounge and unique Mother’s Day activities including, “Mommy & Me” cookie design with DUMBO-based One Girl Cookies.

• Check out over 35 jury-selected Brooklyn-based furnishing designers
• Listen in on keynote panel discussion led by Wendy Goodman, New York Magazine Editor and Francesca Connolly, Remodelista Editor
• Witness West Elm’s team of designers as they search for their next collaborator at BKLYN DESIGNS
• Join Design Editors on guided tours throughout the show highlighting their ‘TOP PICKS’
• Indulge in BKLYN BITES ON JAY with assorted Brooklyn-based Food Trucks
• Experience BKLYN DESIGNS interactive Outdoor Kids Lounge
• Take part in unique Mothers’ Day activities including, Mommy & Me cookie design with One Girl Cookies

For more event details, go to www.BKLYNDESIGNS.com

This post is sponsored by Zaarly.

Zaarly is your online marketplace for local food, services and handmade goods.

Are you visiting mom this weekend and panicking to find a gift for Mother’s Day? Did you forget your wife is also the mother of your children? (Don’t worry, we forgot, too.) Damage control; weigh your options. You’ve given her tons of flowers before and it reeks of desperation. If you really want to underwhelm her, you could spend $5.95 on a last-minute card from the Target at Atlantic Center. Maybe this year you should take advantage of this wonderful borough you live in and get her something handmade in Brooklyn. But what and where?

Check out Celine Legros’s handmade canels at her Zaarly storefront. A former lawyer, Celine began organizing cooking classes outside of her day job. Eventually she decided to leave law to pursue baking full-time. Now she sells delicious custard pastries available in small and large quantities and even delivers right to your door.

15 assorted miniature pastries by Celine

Originating in the Bordeaux region of France, Canels are formed in a mold and caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside. Celine makes them with unique flavors: rose blossom water, pink praline, chestnut, coffee, dark chocolate, pistachio, salted caramel, and cinnamon. At only 25 calories apiece, your wife or mom won’t feel guilty for having more than one.

If mom’s not the caramelized custard type, then consider giving her a beauty product from Glory Boon. Proprietor Alexandra began by making hand-crafted soaps and moisturizers for herself and family members. As demand grew, she moved to full-time and now she sells a large variety of paraben-, phthalate-, sulfate-, and cruelty-free products through her Zaarly storefront.

Mom would love the vegan body lotion, which comes in grapefruit and lavender scents, and revitalizes the skin with natural aloe vera. Or perhaps the pink rose clay facial mask. A favorite among her customers, it naturally draws oils and dirt to the surface of the skin while also exfoliating. And after that she can apply goat milk face moisturizer, which improves collagen density, acts as an anti-inflammatory, diminishes small skin abrasions.

Pink rose clay facial mask from Glory Boon

And like Celine, Alexandra will deliver to Manhattan and Brooklyn, so you don’t have to make another stop before heading home to see mom!

For more local Brooklyn and NYC gift ideas your mom or wife will love, check out the many storefronts on Zaarly.

The Dumbo/Vinegar Hill CSA registration for Summer 2013 is open. A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly portion of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become members of the CSA.

Here’s how it works:

• Step 1: Fill out this simple form: bit.ly/SummerRegistration2013
• Step 2: Mail in your payment (details on payment)
• Step 3: Count down the days until your first veggies arrive in June!

The deadline is 5/15 for all registrations/payments. What does it cost?

Vegetable share (fresh, organic veggies from Long Island)

• Full share: $620 for 23 weeks ($26.96/week)
• Partial share: $410 for 23 weeks ($17.83/week)

They’re also offering two optional add-on shares:

• Fruit share: $195 for 18 weeks ($10.83/week)
• Cheese share: $195 for 18 weeks ($10.83/week)

This will be their 6th season and are partnering again with Sang Lee Farms, which provides the fresh, organic vegetables. Briermere Farm provides the fruit. The cheese share rotates between four artisan cheese providers: Catapano Dairy Farm, Mecox Bay Dairy, Harpersfield Cheese, and Goodale Farms.

The CSA is a great way to connect with your neighbors and support a local farm, not to mention the wonderful produce you’ll pick up every week!

Visit the Dumbo CSA website to learn more about how the CSA works

Feel free to contact the CSA at core@dumbocsa.org with any questions about payment plans or details about the program.

Previously:
{Sign Up for the 2012 Dumbo / Vinegar Hill CSA, 17Apr2012}
{Dumbo/Vinegar Hill CSA 2011 Season Kick Off, 15Jun2011}
{Sign up for the Dumbo/Vinegar Hill CSA 2011 Season, 07Mar2011}
{Past CSA Posts}