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Archives for April 2014

Thursday Picks: F*CK’N GORGEOUS, Indian Relish, Black Bear

April 3, 2014 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

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  • Countdown to Smorgasburg Saturday: Crown Height’s Brooklyn Dehli (is that a great name, or what?) debuts their achaar, a sweet ‘n spicy Indian vegetable relish, this opening weekend for Smorgasburg in Williamsburg.
  • The paper of record has discovered Black Bear, calling it “a beer-and-a-shot joint that opened last fall and quickly became a congenial den for hibernation.”
  • CALLING ALL BUSHWICK QUEENS! Photo shoot, open call and a party for GORGEOUS, the book, will take place Sunday, April 6 at Secret Project Robot. Join hostess Penny Arcade in the project to publish a book of photography featuring strong successful LGBTQ role models who are f*ck’n gorgeous.
  • SHOW OF THE WEEK: Real Estate, Pure X, Regal Degal tonight, Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Classic Vinyl at Teddy’s, Sarah Barron and Friends at WORD, Wednesday Links

April 2, 2014 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

Sarah Barron at WORD Brooklyn: The hilarious Sara Barron presents her essay collection The Harm in Asking: My Clumsy Encounters with the Human Race in an event with fellow authors Ophira Eisenberg (Screw Everyone) and Diana Spechler (Skinny, Who By Fire).

dj ragged thumbDJ D’s Ragged But Right show spins 45s at Teddy’s tonight; test your classic vinyl knowledge and win prizes!

As you probably know, the G train will be suspended from July 26 through September 1 between Long Island City and Nassau Avenue. You can attend a community town hall tomorrow on Java Street at 6:00 pm. Details here. [Brooklyn Daily Eagle]

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The Meatball Slapdown Returns! 5th Annual Fundraiser at Brooklyn Brewery Thursday

April 2, 2014 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

meat-hook-logoIt takes big balls to lay it all on the line for “best meatball in NYC” bragging rights. This year, Williamsburg native Gennaro Virtuoso of Lorimer Market will square off against Greenpoint newcomer River Styx, while return contestants Mile End and Brooklyn Star are more determined than ever to take home the trophy.

We’ll also try meatballs from first-time competitors Martha, Saltie, Briskettown, and a collaborative entry from the brains behind Brooklyn Brewery and Jackson & Humboldt. Come vote on your favorite balls, which will be served with SheWolf bakery bread, Brooklyn Brewery beer, and Liddabit Sweets. DJ Aperitif, AKA Joe Garden of The Onion, will spin sweet soul music all night long.

Williamsburg native Gennaro Virtuoso of Lorimer Market is a contestant.

Williamsburg native Gennaro Virtuoso of Lorimer Market is a contestant.

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Death and: IRS & Free File Alliance offering free on-site tax prep for local taxpayers in NYC

April 1, 2014 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

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It’s that time again – here are a few resources to help you file your taxes.

Free File has offers free online commercial tax preparation software for 70 percent of taxpayers. This year, every taxpayer with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less may prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Visit www.IRS.gov/freefile. The service is also available in Spanish.

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More Projects to Choose / Playgrounds and Schools for Greenpoint – Williamsburg PB Vote

April 1, 2014 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

In New York, Participatory Budgeting (or PB) is a relatively new program where district residents participate directly in the city budgeting process, deciding how to spend $1,000,000 in city funds. These funds can go towards capital projects in our parks, our schools—or wherever else the residents of our district decide.

Yesterday we profiled the BOOKlyn SHUTTLE mobile library project, and gave an overview of the PB voting process, which you can read about here.

Meerkat Media Collective provides us with “A quick introduction to an inspiring form of participatory democracy taking root across America” in this super enjoyable video.

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