DRIVING DOWN ATLANTIC AVE

Friday, Jan. 30th 2009
I was driving down Atlantic Ave to pick up my children from school, turned on the radio and this song came on. I was so moved by it...I thought it would great to share it with you all.
Peace

ZBIOK and REMED @ BROOKLYNITE GALLERY

OPENING RECEPTION - FEBRUARY, 28th 7:00-9:00PM

Brooklyn, NY - A troubled economy, a planet in peril, a new leader taking the helm…so many questions left unanswered … IT HURTS. Brooklynite Gallery however, will pass on the government bailout in favor of something better. Instead we present— ZBIOK and REMED, "IT HURTS", the new exhibition a.k.a. gallery-size healing force. February 28 - March 22, 2009

Parisian street artist, Remed takes every style past its due date and makes it fresh. Art Nouveau and "Free to be You and Me" graphics of the seventies are made strikingly contemporary. If you were to synthesize into a single body of work, the "New Image" of the early eighties with the graffiti writers who entered the New York art world at that time. . . . Remed would emerge. Experienced with a limited time frame for execution, Remed solves color interactions quickly and accurately. The English language is manipulated with formidable typographic skill and a vicious sense of style. You know Remed is special when you see his transmutation of the curved arms of the French avant-garde. He's paid his dues, he's dubbing over history.

"Addicted to color". . . Polish street artist- Zbiok makes work that can have the same effect on its viewers. Rooted in post-Iron Curtain Poland, he has ties to punk and hip-hop, but his work looks like no other artist's associated with either. The feel of eighties graffiti is there as an intangible, not limited to any one visual cue. His imagery is far reaching in the sources of influence it indicates. Sometimes matching a political sensibility to his electric colors and pop savvy, Zbiok's pieces are immediate, while inviting longer meditation on their full complexity. In a recent interview he noted the influence of music on his work, highlighting his all-inclusive scope as "jazz to death metal." His characters and iconography feel refreshingly alien to American street art thus far.

"IT HURTS" is an acknowledgment that everybody feels things strongly ---that each of us is viscerally affected by people and events near to us. Yet, even halfway around the world, a person or event can hit us like a force of nature. Loving someone so much it feels like an entity unto itself, feeling an overwhelming urge to change the world – nothing can make you more vulnerable. But nothing else will go as far to amplify your joy.

Brooklynite Gallery is located at: 334 Malcolm X Blvd. (between Decatur & Bainbridge Streets) Brooklyn, NY 11233, just two blocks from the Utica Ave. subway stop on the A or C subway lines. Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday 1:00pm -7:00pm or by appointment.

For all press inquiries, contact Hope McGrath at 347-405-5976 or pr@brooklynitegallery.com.

Bua joins the House of Art Gallery Collection

Bua joins the House of Art Gallery Collection

Artist Reception

Friday, January 30th

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Bua will share the inspiration behind

"Distorted Urban Realism"

Book Signing & Reading

Saturday, January 31st

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Bua will read excerpts from his book

"The Beat of Urban Art"

Experience the Visual Literature of

the Origin and Evolution of Hip Hop.

Food, Drinks and Door Prizes!!!

House of Art Gallery
373 Lewis Avenue
(between MacDonogh and Macon)
Brooklyn, New York 11233
347-663-8195

RSVP and Receive a Complimentary

Bua Print At Reception

call (347) 663-8195

THE ONE

Fabulous!!!
This is really something...look how far we've come.
But keep in mind there is work to be done, don't
think you can now just sit back and relax and say,
"cool the first African American President"
It's not only up to our new president to solve all issues.
He has to look out for his home, family, himself and not to
mention the United States.
We all need to be held accountable for our home, our children,
our stoop, our block, our community and our city.

Obama is one person...just like you and I.
We can't do it alone. (check out: www.whitehouse.gov)
Peace

SOUL OF SHAOLIN @ THE BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH WEEKEND OF HANDS-ON FAMILY FUN JANUARY 24-25

Cast Members from SOUL OF SHAOLIN to provide Special Performance

BROOKLYN, N.Y.— The Museum’s annual Chinese New Year Weekend celebration for families will feature an enriching variety of classic Museum programs, special activities filled with Chinese history and traditions, and choreographed demonstrations, and more.

The featured program of the weekend, direct from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will be cast members from Soul of Shaolin, who will present a special, one-time-only performance at the Museum at 11am on Sunday, January 25.

Soul of Shaolin is a Chinese martial arts spectacle that tells the life story of a Hui Guang who is separated from his mother by war, taken in by the legendary monks of the Shaolin temple and raised among them—becoming an accomplished master of Shaolin Kung Fu and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Soul of Shaolin will be performed on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre January 13-31; see www.SoulofShaolin.com for more information.

All Chinese New Year Weekend programs are included with Museum admission, including the Soul of Shaolin performance.

Other weekend highlights include:

Fire It Up! Chinese Fireworks!
Explore the science behind fireworks, and make your own Chinese “rocket” to blast off!

Which Chinese Element Are You?
Come learn about feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of interior design! Learn how to prepare for the New Year by redesigning your room so that good luck, balance, good health, and happiness can flow in!

Rice Ball Cooking Demonstration –
See how tasty, traditional Chinese rice ball treats are prepared, and sample them yourself.

Chinese Lion Dance Join us in welcoming the Year of the Ox with an energy-packed Lion Dance!

Brooklyn Children’s Museum-Chinese New Year Weekend

Saturday, January 24:
Fireworks Collage (11:30am-12:30pm) Ages 5+
During Chinese New Year festivities, you can see dazzling fireworks light up the sky! The loud noises scare away bad spirits, while the lively colors celebrate a joyful time of year. Join us to create your own glittery masterpiece!

For more info. please visit: www.brooklynkids.org

OUT OF WORK? NEED A JOB? CHECK THIS OUT

SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian state is offering internationally what it calls "the best job in the world" -- earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months.

The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the winner's home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's state government announced on Tuesday.

In return, the "island caretaker" will be expected to stroll the white sands, snorkel the reef, take care of "a few minor tasks" -- and report to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.

The successful applicant, who will stay rent-free in a three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy, must be a good swimmer, excellent communicator and be able to speak and write English.

"They'll also have to talk to media from time to time about what they're doing so they can't be too shy and they'll have to love the sea, the sun, the outdoors," said acting state Premier Paul Lucas.

"The fact that they will be paid to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel and generally live the Queensland lifestyle makes this undoubtedly the best job in the world."

"I think the biggest risk will be that the successful candidate won't want to go home at the end of the six months," she said.

Applications are open until February 22. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1.

The contact link for this story was not working properly, feel free to try: Islandreefjob.com

But, if not here is a way: For more info. copy and paste this link into your menu above, scroll down and enter your info. http://www.afp.com/afpcom/en/contact

CONGRATULATIONS
BARACK OBAMA
INAUGURATION DINNER

You are cordially invited to PEACHES RESTAURANT for a celebration of the Presidential Inauguration of BARACK OBAMA. On January 20th 2009 at 5pm, we will commemorate this historic event with a four course dinner. Formal attire is requested, dinner will be served at 7pm. $60 including wine ($50 without)

Welcome
Hors D'Ouevres with Complimentary Inauguration Champagne Cocktail

Starters
Wild Mushroom Tart, Goat Cheese, Baby Arugula and Sundried Tomato
Seafood Salad Cocktail: Rock Shrimp, Calamari, Scallops and Cucumbers
Smoked Salmon with Crispy Potato Cake, Black Pepper Cream
Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter squash Ravioli

Main
Stuffed Maine Lobster, New Potatoes, Sweet Corn and Grilled Vegetables
Butter Roasted Filet Mignon, Whipped Potatoes, Shitake Mushrooms
Grilled Farmhouse Chicken, Vegetable "Dirty Rice"

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse, Dark Chocolate Sponge, Shaved White Chocolate
Warm Country Pound Cake Bourbon Cherries, Vanilla Whipped Cream

For more info contact: Peaches Restaurant 393 Lewis Avenue Brooklyn NY 11233

www.peachesbrooklyn.com 718.942.4162

HELP SAVE THE FULTON STREET B-25 BUS SERVICE

Dear Concerned Residents:
To help alleviate massive budget deficits. MTA is purposing to  
ELIMINATE the B-25 Bus service. 

This route runs from East NY to Downtown Brooklyn.
Seniors/Handicapped persons CAN NOT utilize the subway
and others should have the choice to use the
bus.  Cuts to The A & C lines are also in the package for cuts
as well as other routes and subway schedules.

ATTACHED IS A PETITION: PLEASE CIRCULATE, SIGN
AND RETURN TO ME OR FAX TO COMMUNITY BOARD#3 AT 
(718) 857-5774; THE NUMBER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PETITION.


PLEASE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THE: PUBLIC HEARING;  
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 TIME: 6:OOPM 
LOCATION: MARRIOTT HOTEL (BROOKLYN) ADAMS STREET
PLEASE INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, MERCHANTS,
CO-WORKERS TO SIGN THE PETITION AND/OR  ATTEND THE HEARING.

YOUR PRESENCE AND/OR VOICE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

FEEL FREE TO SHARE TO ALL WHO USES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

THANKING YOU.
WILMA E. MAYNARD

Please click on the sheet below to enlarge, drag onto your desktop
and get as many signatures as possible then fax to the number
noted with this post.

“THE FUTURE OF BLACK HISTORY IS...”

"THE FUTURE OF BLACK HISTORY IS..."

VH1 MIGHT WANT FEATURE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN THEIR UPCOMING BLACK HISTORY MONTH TV CAMPAIGN...

WE WELCOME THOSE WHO CAN SPEAK WITH KNOWLEDGE, PASSION & ELOQUENCE ABOUT THE FUTURE GOALS & ASPIRATIONS FOR BLACK AMERICA, REGARDLESS OF ETHNICITY, AGE & OCCUPATION (artists, chefs, professors, students, doctors, architects, environmentalists, city planners, lawyers, newscasters, athletes, ceo's, harlem renaissance leaders, teachers, dancers, art curators, historians, politicians, non-profit leaders, medical researchers, documentarians, publishers, etc.)

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR DETAILS AND FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW IN THE NYC AREA TO HELP ME GET THE WORD OUT.

VH1 BHM CB.pdf (25KB)

VH1 is looking for an ethnically diverse ensemble of inspirational and innovative individuals to feature in their upcoming BLACK HISTORY MONTH Campaign. We need eloquent and passionate people, who are both insightful and comfortable speaking about the future goals and aspirations for Black America.

If ALL of the requirements below describe you or someone you know, please send us your submission by January 15th. (see submission info below)

You Are:
- Any Ethnicity, any age
- Living in or close to NYC
- In an occupation or position which enables you to make an impact on the culture.
- An eloquent, positive, and passionate speaker who is knowledgeable about race issues
in america.
- Available to meet us in person on Jan 16, 20 or 21.
- Available for the shoot date on Sat, Jan 24 (TBD)

Please send 4 photos of yourself along with the following info to: jsmcasting@mac.com
by January 15. Submissions will be reviewed as they are received.

1. Full legal name
2. Date of birth
3. Occupation
4. Where you currently live (city & state)
5. Contact info: phone, cell & email
6. Briefly finish this sentence: "The future of black history is..."

THE SHOOT WILL BE 1 DAY IN NYC, FEATURING 10-20 MAIN CAST PEOPLE. REAL NAMES WILL BE USED IN THE SPOTS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE USING YOUR REAL NAME AND/OR KNOW THAT YOUR EMPLOYER WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO BE FEATURED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

HAPPY NEW YEAR BEDSTUY

Embrace 2009 with open arms.
Give thanks everyday.
Love yourself even more.
Take pride in everything you do.
Set a goal and stick to it.
Do something good for someone else.
Believe in your power.
Say hello to your neighbors.
It's easier to smile.
Feel good. It's important to feel good.
Be grateful.

Peace