Archives for June 2012

The BBOX Boom: Pump up the volume on new radio station

June 23, 2012 By José Otto Campos Leave a Comment

DJ ForPlay streams live every Monday night 7:30-9:30pm on BBOXRadio.

There’s a new radio station in Williamsburg: BBox Radio. They’ve declared they will be the voice of Brooklyn. Well, Brooklyn is known to be a bit schizophrenic, so one more voice doesn’t hurt.

BBox Radio, the online radio station, was created last year during an international competition. Urban Space Management hosted the competition at Dekalb Market in downtown Brooklyn. Dekalb Market closed for the winter, which forced the winners, BBox Radio, to look for a permanent venue.

Ten Years of Music in Williamsburg 2002-2012: An Oral History

June 20, 2012 By AP Smith Leave a Comment

Musicians, promoters, and influencers in Brooklyn (left to right): A.P. Smith (Chief/Bodega), Joe Ahearn (Silent Barn / Showpaper / Clocktower Gallery), Conrad Carlson aka DJ Dirty Finger (Black Label Bicycle Club), Pat Noecker (RAFT / These Are Powers / Liars), Edan Wilber (Death By Audio), Carlos Valpeoz (Bikes In The Kitchen), Michelle Cable (Panache Booking). Photo by Benjamin Lozovsky

Ten Years of Music – A Williamsburg Oral History: 2002-2012

Tod Seelie, 33, moved to Brooklyn in 1998 to go to Pratt Institute in Clinton Hill because it was the least expensive school that accepted him. And that says a lot considering the annual tuition was $30,000.

Kids in the ‘Hood: Things to do and places to go in Williamsburg for families with babies

June 14, 2012 By Shana Liebman Leave a Comment

Developmental Movement class at Caribou Baby / photo by Eddy Vallante

Williamsburg and Greenpoint’s populations are getting younger—even the skinny 20-somethings look weathered compared to the growing population of 2- and 3-year-olds. So it’s no surprise that the neighborhood has begun to accommodate the diaper-clad and their families.

If you’re new to the area or new to the life-with-little-ones, or just desperately need some family-friendly activities, support or a used Ergo Carrier, here are some of your best, and newest, local resources.

Toughen Up at Green Fitness

June 9, 2012 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

Photo by Ashley Corbin-Teich

By A.P. Smith

Green Fitness Studio
232 Varet Street (Bushwick)
www.greenfitnessstudio.com

Trip the Music Eclectic at The Firehouse Space

June 1, 2012 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

piano at firehouse space

By Laura Brown

On a casual evening stroll it’s unlikely you’d simply chance upon The Firehouse Space on Frost Street, but if you did, you’d surely be intrigued enough to enter. The Firehouse Space is compelling not just because it’s a beautifully renovated former firehouse from bygone days but most primarily because of the dynamic performances you’ll find there. It’s a place to experience the innovative and the inspirational.