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India Street Mural Artists Selection Announced!

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The North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition has announced the artists selected to participate in the India Street Mural Project. Six local artists, whose proposals best “captured the essence of the site as public art space, as well as the unique character of community,” were chosen to install a new public mural on an India Street building, between West Street and the East River.

The next public meeting will be held May 11th at 6:30pm at 303 Grand to discuss possible locations for future projects and any other ideas and suggestions the public may bring.

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Schumacher Filming ‘Twelve’ in Greenpoint

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twelve_nick_mcdonnell1Joel Schumacher, ostensibly known for ruining the Batman series before Christopher Nolan revived it in 2005, will be filming “Twelve” on Russel St, Sutton St and Driggs Ave tomorrow. The film, an adaptation of Nick McDonell’s novel of the same name, is the story of a young drug dealer whose high-rolling ways fall by the wayside after his cousin is murdered and his best friend is arrested for the crime. The independent film, which stars Kiefer Sutherland, Rory Culkin, Ellen Barkin, 50 Cent, Emma Roberts and Chace Crawford, is currently slated to hit theatres in 2010. Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times called the book “as fast as speed, as relentless as acid,” while Mr. Gonzo himself, Hunter S. Thompson, said McDonell “is the real thing…I’m afraid he will do for his generation what I did for mine.” If that doesn’t get you interested in this production, and running to the bookstore, I’m not sure what will. Keep your eyes peeled for production trucks on Driggs, Sutton and Russel tomorrow, and let us know if you see Jack Bauer head butting anyone.

Corcoran Group: Listings of the Week

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500grandstThis Saturday the Corcoran Group will host an Open House at many of its available properties, and will be providing incentives ta boot. Whether looking to rent or own, checking out one of the many open houses, or setting up an appointment with the Corcoran Group can make your life a lot easier.

15396281550 Grand St at Union Ave & Lorimer St

With a different style for every taste, this 6 unit condo building has thrown the cookie cutter away & has developed unique individual units. Soundly situated in the lively, energetic heart of Williamsburg in arms reach of local flavorful eateries, shops, cafes, & the Lorimer Street L train.  For more info on 550 Grand St Apt 2S, click here.

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