Archives for May 2009

Photo: C. Daily Crafton

 

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The Bridgewalkers series profiles people who traverse the Williamsburg Bridge.

On Saturday night, around 10pm, I came upon Davide, Kameron, and a sweet little Pharaoh Hound named Freccia at the peak of the bridge’s arc, taking a moment to soak in the Manhattan view. The couple – he originally from Trieste, Italy, and she from San Diego – had just wrapped up a night of wine and appetizers in Manhattan. They were on their way, with two bags of Whole Foods groceries, to assemble the rest of their late night meal at Davide’s apartment on Berry St, strolling by the bridge lamps’ hazy light on the warm Spring eve. Leave it to the Europeans to use our neighborhood bridge to its full romantic capacity.

Davide did most of the talking during our brief rendezvous, his answers delivered in a quick, Italian accent, and drenched in playful sarcasm. When I asked him what was on the menu for dinner, he asked me if I would care to hear the entire wine selection. When I asked his last name, he asked if I wanted his social security number.

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Photo: Eric Ryan Anderson

A recap of the Community Board nominations. [Aaron’s Short Story]

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Everyone should be familiar with Crest Hardware’s ever-witty annual art show. Local artists contribute works that incorporate hardware, then install them within the store in sly and outrageous manners. This year’s show extends beyond Crest’s walls, with a day of events and (possible) permanent installations down the street at Macri Park on Union and Metropolitan. There is an open call for artist submissions and the deadline is on May 18, so if you’ve got a creative idea to turn your hammer into an artistic tool, make sure you apply before it’s too late. The opening and park party are scheduled for June 13. Get all the details here.

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The Brooklyn-based opera company, who performed earlier this fall at McCaddin Hall to rave reviews, is looking for a venue in Williamsburg to perform a new production this summer. OperaOggiNY will need a piano to be available at the space. If you have a space or suggestions, please contact Thomas Lawrence Toscano at thomas@operaogginy.com.