Dear friends and fellow arts enthusiasts,
This edition has several more Earth Day and environmental events, including computer and electronics recycling Monday and a Tuesday exhibition and book reception at powerHouse Books. Amongst the over half a dozen other intriguing book events, Monday’s The Half King Presents: The Gen-X Smackdown explicitly invites drinkers and hecklers!
Having been there over the weekend, I can only reiterate my previous advice to visit the wondrous Brooklyn Botanic Garden NOW, during hanami, the traditional time of anticipating and viewing Japanese cherry blossom trees. The daffodils and magnolias are already at their spectacular peak blossoming, as are the cherry blossoms in the Japanese Garden. You can track the progress of the one of largest collection of Japanese cherry blossom trees in the world outside of their home islands on this regularly updated map: Guide to the Cherry Tree Collection. Tuesdays are FREE all day!
St. Ann’s Warehouse – The Walworth Farce continues through May 4. This is an extraordinary production, not only theater lovers will recognize it is brilliant and memorable. Also wondrous is Brooklyn monologuist Mike Daisey. He performs his latest tour de force How Theater Failed America every Monday at 7:00 at Joe’s Pub through May 11. Read this profile in the New York Times and be aware that his shows do–rightfully–sell out.
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Continuing Arts and Performances
* 9th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival through May 2. info 467.1527
* St. Ann’s Warehouse – The Walworth Farce
NOB urges not only theater lovers to see this amazing black comedy set in the London flat of an Irish father and his two vaguely adult sons. You can read the personal note by Susan Feldman, director of St. Ann’s Warehouse and the review by the New York Times. We all agree: this is brilliant and memorable theater. $47.50 38 Water St at Dock St, Dumbo, 254.8779 Tuesday-Sunday, through May 4
* 8:00: BABYLON BABYLON – Look on This Work, Ye Mighty, and Despair!
Undoubtedly the most arrogant, grandiose theatre project ever attempted! Experience the Fall of Ancient Civilization in an intimate Brooklyn performance space as a cast of dozens recreates the Temple of Ishtar, with its ritual prostitution, gyrating priestesses, doomsday prophets, grasping plutocrats, undercover lovers, displaced Jews, seekers of bloody vengeance, invading Persians, and a lion. $15 575 Metropolitan Ave near Lorimer, Williamsburg (G/L to Metropolitan/Lorimer) 907-6189
Thursday-Saturday, through May 10.
* Cherry Blossom Visions: Floral photographs by Charles Gustina and oil paintings by DAVID WANDER in conjunction with Hanami, the anticipation and viewing of the Japanese Cherry Blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. FREE! with $8 Garden admission. (2,3 to Eastern Pkwy, 4,5 to Franklin) 623.7200.
* STREB Slam Show 11 (Streb Lab for Action Mechanics)
The movement that Elizabeth Streb (a certified MacArthur genius) choreographs is amazing, breathtaking, gravity defying, visceral, intense, loud and more fun than the circus. Her dancers swing, twirl, climb walls, and soar through the air. Treat yourself, with or without children. $20 adults/10 children. 51 N 1st St near Kent, Williamsburg (J to Marcy, L to Bedford, B61 bus) 384-6491 Friday-Sunday through May 16.
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Monday, April 21
* 4-7: Lower East Side Ecology Center eWaste Program Bring your old computers and electronics for environmentally correct recycling. Habana Outpost Eco-Eatery FREE! 757 Fulton St at South Portland, Fort Greene, 858.9500
* 6:30: DUMBO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT hosts a Community Listening Session to discuss the proposed reconstruction of BRIDGE PARK 2, located at Jay and York streets and BQE. (NYC Parks) Hosted in P.S. 307 FREE! 209 York St at Gold St, 237.8700
* 6:30: The New School hosts Brooklyn writer Kate Christensen presenting her novel The Great Man, about the recently deceased artist Oscar Feldman, who achieved fame and fortune painting nothing but female nudes. But he continues to cut a wide swath from the grave. Not only has he arranged multiple biographers, it seems he had a long term mistress in Brooklyn, with whom he had children. So now, the biographers, widows and half siblings have to somehow civilly settle affairs. The book has already been well reviewed: Click here: The Great Man – Review- New York Times $5 66 W 12th St near 6th Ave, Greenwich Village.
* 7:00: Mike Daisey: How Theater Failed America NOB feels fortunate to have seen Brooklyn monologuist Mike Daisey several times. He is always extraordinary, holding audiences spellbound as he tells his stories without sets or artifice. In this show he shares his views on regional theater. Not only theater enthusiasts will be entranced. Joe’s Pub $20 425 Lafayette St near Astor Place, East Village 212.539.8778. Repeats Mondays through May 11.
* B A R B È S FREE so buy drinks and tip artists!
> 7: Brooklyn Independent Cinema presents Sunlit Shadows ( a short by Benjamin M Piety) followed by the feature The GoodTimesKid by Azazel Jacobs. Filled with some of the most endearing deadpan humour since Peter Sellers and Buster Keaton, this is the story of two Rodolfo Canos. One Rodolfo Cano lives alone on a sailboat by the docks and the other lives with his soon-to-be-estranged girlfriend. Neither knew the other existed until one day the army misdelivers a Call-for-Service letter for Rodolfo-with-a-girlfriend to Rodolfo-with-a-boat.
> 9:30: Chicha Libre Psychedelic Surf Cumbias from the Amazon is actually a good description of the charming and unique sound created by some of the club’s wondrously talented regular denizens. You will hear Latin sounds, California surf music, and maybe some psychedelia and jazz, and may well want to dance.
* 7:00: Housing Works Bookstore hosts Joanna Klink, Christopher Stackhouse and the acclaimed octogenarian Francophone Marie Ponsot reading in celebration of the new issue of American Poet Magazine, with Q&A and signing. FREE! 126 Crosby St near Houston St, Soho, 334.3324
* 7:00: Strand Bookstore hosts Miriam Horn, co-author of Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming which she wrote with Fred Krupp – President- Environmental Defense Fund. FREE! 828 Broadway at 12th St, near Union Square, 212.473.1452
* 7:00: The Half King Presents: The Gen-X Smackdown: “Are Millennials a coddled, entitled horde of “High School Musical”-loving lightweights?”
Debating this vitally important topic are pop sociology writers Yom Sinclair, a former editor of Entertainment Weekly born in 1956; Jeff Gordinier Editor at Large of DETAILS Magazine and author of the profound, insightful and non-glib analysis X Saves the World How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking and Kate Torgovnick, author of Cheer! Three Teams on a Quest for College Cheerleading’s Ultimate Prize. In case you forgot your pop sociology, boomers are those born from 1945-64; Gen X’ers from 1964 to about 1980, and Gen Y, the Millennials, are those born from 1980 until about 1994. There might or might not be blood, but there will definitely be drinking. Erudite hecklers especially invited!
The Half King is owned by acclaimed writer Sebastian Junger in partnership with filmmaker and producer Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes (1999)) and her husband, war correspondent and author Scott Anderson (Moonlight Hotel). FREE! 505 W 23rd St near 10th Ave, Chelsea, 212.462.4300
* 7: Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century presents a forum with two uncommitted superdelegates, on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary. Andrew Tobias, the best selling financial writer (The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need), is the Treasurer of The Democratic National Committee. Ralph C. Dawson – Partner – the International Law Firm of Fulbright & Jaworski is a member of the DNC Rules & Bylaws and Credentials Committees and author of the 2007 DNC “Florida/Michigan” Resolution that eventually stripped Florida of its delegates for holding its primary too early. Click here: A Patient, Uncommitted Superdelegate From New York | The New York Observer. Moderated by Chuck Todd – Political Director – msnbc.com Hosted at Iguana – Restaurant & Lounge FREE! 240 W 54th St near Broadway, 212.765.5454
* 8:00: Lambic is known in Brooklyn as the duo of Paul Sullivan on guitars and electronics and Stephen Moses (of Alice Donut) on drums, trombone, and electronics making spontaneously fermented music, free improvisation with a groove. They freely credit the inspiration of Lambic Beers a style of Belgian ale that is spontaneously fermented from wild yeasts. Tonight they continue their Mondays in April residency at Tea Lounge, joined tonight by NYC based Norwegian bassist and improviser Eivind Opsvik. After their set, Bend of the River the classic Western starring James Stewart. Please tip the artists $5 to keep the music playing.
* 8:30-12: Zebulon Cafe Concert starts the [very good] music earlier tonight, with The Clearing at 8:30; Mike Savino banjo and bass with Patrick Farrell accordion and mathias kunzli – drummer, percussionist at 8:30, followed by Monika Heidemann jazz vocalist at 10:30. FREE, so tip musicians and buy drinks to keep the music playing!
* 9: Jalopy hosts the CD release party for Gelber & Manning, the Brooklyn duo of vocalist Kate Manning and Jesse Gelber: Composer/ Singer-Songwriter/stride pianist, who do old time vaudeville with modern sensibilities. $10
Tuesday, April 22
* 6-9: powerHouse Books celebrates Earth Day with the opening of the exhibition Shifting Landscapes and the publication of Forest Defenders: The Confrontational American Landscape by the prize winning photographer Christopher LaMarca. The exhibition of work by prominent photographers addresses important environmental issues such as global warming, destruction of America’
s old growth forests, waste, pollution, and the environmental effects of war on the landscape. In his new book LaMarca, who earned his college degree in Biology and Environmental Studies, documents activists calling themselves the Forest Defenders. The Bush administration has interpreted federal laws protecting taxpayer supported federal forests The National Forest Roadless Area Rule to actually permit logging. While the states of Oregon, Washington, California, and New Mexico filed suit against the Bush administration for violating federal environmental law, these activists have used assertive non-violent tactics, such as road blockages, to protest and impede logging in these areas most believe protected by law helping preserve the extraordinary slow growth forests for generations to come. Opening reception, FREE, as are drinks courtesy of TY KU – THE ALL NATURAL ASIAN LIQUEUR and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 37 Main St at Water, Dumbo, tel 1-866-99-ARENA
* 6:30: Tenement Museum | New York Book Club hosts Jennifer 8. Lee long time Metro reporter for the New York Times as she presents her new book The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. Did you know that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendy’s combined? This book is for anyone who has ever wondered who General Tso was and why his chicken is so famous; why all Chinese restaurants use the same trapezoidal delivery cartons; why do so many Jews love Chinese food and consider it how the only proper way for them to observe Christmas and who invented the fortune cookie. And maybe she will discuss her middle name. FREE, but please RSVP at events@tenement.org or 212.982.8420. 108 Orchard St near Delancey, Lower East Side.
* 6:30-8:30: Jan Larsen Art co-hosts an Earth Day celebration with DUMBO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FREE! 63 Pearl St near Water, 797.2554
* 7:30: Union Hall presents Brooklyn schoolteacher Lucy Wainwright Roche. The daughter of Suzzy Roche (The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III may go into the family business full time after repeatedly singing back-up for her brother Rufus Wainwright. Tonight she celebrates her debut CD, along with Maia Macdonald and Sam McTavey. $10 702 Union St near 5th Ave, Park Slope (M,R to Union St.) 638.4400
* 7:30: Pennsylvania Primary Results Watch Party sponsored by Living Liberally AKA Cosmopolity – Political Action Through Social Interaction; DFNYC – Democracy For New York City and Manhattan Young Democrats. FREE entrance, food and drink specials. Grisly Pear 107 MacDougal St near Bleecker, Greenwich Village.
* 8:00: Drom presents Suphala, the Brooklyn virtuoso of tabla, Indian drums one of the female masters of the traditional instrument. Her expert hands make entrancing music that not only world music enthusiasts find mesmerizing. Read more about the appeal of her unique sound: Click here: The New York Times > The Drums of India Hip-Hop Toward a Hit $15 85 Avenue A near 5th St, East Village, 212.777.1157
* 8:30: Sonya Vallet has mused her poems and compositions, collaborating with Erik Deutsch: Pianist, Composer, Improvisor, exploring world beat jazz with pop and electronic undertones (think Bebel Gilberto meets Portishead and Joni Mitchell). Tonight she also performs with Dave Ambrosio, Bass and Marc Dalio drums. NOB is intrigued by a musical pedigree that includes work and study with Brazil’s Fernando Girao; Japanese-American diva Monday Michiru and jazz bass masters Ron Carter and Jimmy Haslip. FREE! Live at Rose
* 9: Royal Pine A little bit country, a little bit rock & roll, a little bit cabaret, gypsy and Americana, too, by the duo of folkie Robin Aigner and drummer Brook Martinez, the founder of NOB fave Brooklyn Qawwali Party. In residence every Tuesday in April at Pete’s Candy Store. FREE, so tip the artists and buy drinks to keep the music playing! 709 Lorimer St between Richardson and the BQE, Williamsburg (G/L to Metropolitan/ Lorimer) 302.3770
* 9-11:30: Zebulon Cafe Concert presents Brandon Seabrook edgy banjo and guitar player, leading his Power Plant with brother Jared Seabrook and Tom Blancarte on bass at 9ish, followed at 10 or 10:30 by the Bizingas Quartet, led by Brian Drye, the trombonist with NOB faves The Four Bags chamber jazz and improvisation group and the considerably louder and larger Slavic Soul Party! Joining him are Jonathan Goldberger guitar, Ches Smith percussion and Kirk Knuffke trumpet. FREE, so tip musicians and buy drinks to keep the music playing!
* 9:30 doors for 10:00 show: Brooklyn’s Wasabassco Burlesque & Hot Sauce crosses to the East Village for Revealed, a unique and extra-sultry night of cabaret promising more burlesque than you’ve ever seen before. Presented in the intimate UNDER St. Marks theater, where only 49 very fortunate souls will enjoy a night of ecdysiasm, comedy, drinks and go-go hosted by the sardonic Bastard Keith including fully revealing (soul-baring?) performances by Gigi la Femme; Ruby Valentine; Miss Clams Casino; Harvest Moon and Peekaboo Pointe. $20 94 Saint Marks Place near 1st Ave.
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Brooklyn venues that present real music, real cheap–or at least real reasonable
* B A R B È S is a unique, intimate French accented performance space (and bar) that presents a tasteful and intelligent variety of highly talented, creative musicians, provocative films, and literary discussions, usually without any cover charge beyond passing the beer pitcher. It is worth checking the B A R B È S — c a l e n d a r frequently. Even those who don’t live nearby find many events there that vaut le voyage, as Guide Michelin puts it. This recent radio show with the owner of the unique boite can give you a sense of its extraordinary and eclectic musical breadth: Click here: WNYC – Olivier Conan Most shows FREE, so tip performers generously and buy drinks to keep all these different musics playing. 376 9th St. at 6th Ave. (F train to 7th Ave, Park Slope) 965.9177
* Brooklyn Lyceum, the century old public bath house being transformed into a way cool performance space. Most shows $10 or less. 227 4th Ave, near the R subway at Union St. Park Slope, tel 1-866-gowanus
* The Cornelia Street Cafe NOB considers this an honorary Brooklyn venue, as its owner, Park Slope’s inimitable Robin Hirsch, has been presenting countless Brooklyn artists amongst its 700 annual superb and imaginative performances of music, readings and poetry. He brought this sensibility to the NIGHT and DAY SKYLIGHT ROOM at BISCUIT BBQ, which he opened near his home, and hopes to reopen. 29 Cornelia St near Bleecker St, Greenwich Village, 989.9319
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galapagos art space has been a seminal incubator for diverse artists and performers since it opened in a former mayonnaise factory strikingly redesigned with a pool. Make sure to visit this iconic space while you can as this location is closing: Click here: Galapagos is Moving to DUMBO! Most shows $10 or less, many FREE! 70 N 6th St near Berry, Williamsburg 782.5188, (L to Bedford)
* Goodbye Blue Monday is one of NOB’s favorite venues, a totally unique emporium filled with charming ephemera, detritus and collectibles, all for sale, honest and unpretentious. Good wine costs $4, better wine is $5. Owner Steve Trimboli, who is recovering from cancer, has a real eye for indie and offbeat talent. Almost always FREE, so you can tip the artists and buy drinks. 1087 Broadway near Dodworth St. (J to Kosciuszko) Bushwick 453.6343
* ISSUE Project Room is a very unique venue, presenting some of the most cutting edge new, improvisational and electronic music and other performances. Presented in the atmospheric ambiance of an NOB favorite venue, the way cool Old American Can Factory. Most shows $10. 232 3rd St at 3rd Ave, by the Gowanus Canal. (F,R to 4th Av/9 St) 330.0313
* Jalopy is a delightful, grass roots music school, theater and community arts space that presents excellent and eclectically programmed musicians most Wednesdays through Saturdays, usually FREE or $10 or less on weekends, well worth the small effort to get there. 315 Columbia St near Hamilton Ave and entrance to Battery Tunnel, Red Hook. (F,G to Carroll St. short walk on 1st Place to Summit St. footbridge over BQE) 395.3214.
* Live at Rose is a wonderful, intimate music club owned by Carlo Vutera. A trained opera singer, he presents excellent and wondrously diverse musicians in styles from jazz to pop to world beat, and burlesque and chamber music can get into the mix. With members of his Italian/Belgian family often helping out, there is a friendly, gracious and multilingual vibe. Cover charges usually $10 or less. 345 Grand St near Marcy, Williamsburg, 599.0069
* McNally Robinson is an independently managed bookstore with Canadian roots with a Brooklyn manager, Jessica Stockton (The Written Nerd) who programs wondrous/FREE! book and author events several nights every week. NOB cannot detail them all and urges its many literate readers to check the gracious store’s calendar frequently for the events you will enjoy. 52 Prince St near Lafayette, Nolita, 212.274.1160
* TEA LOUNGE: This paradigm of Park Slope mellow supplements its several dozen loose teas with performances by excellent young jazz and indie musicians. Most Mondays there is a film at 9:30, preceded by excellent jazz at 8, while there is often a full evening of live music on Thursday and Friday, and occasionally Wednesday and Saturday. FREE! 837 Union St. near 7th Ave. (Q to 7th Ave, 2,3 to Grand Army Plaza) 789.2672
* Vox Pop is the best alternative bookstore, coffee bar and music club in all of Flatbush. And well beyond. There is no need to agree with the unconventional views of “Chief Instigator” Sander Hicks (The Big Wedding: 9/11, the Whistle-Blowers and the Cover-Up) to appreciate the well chosen singer-songwriters and other musicians, Fair Trade coffee, craft beers, reasonably priced food and unpretentious grass roots vibe. 1022 Cortelyou Rd at Stratford (Q to Cortelyou, B68 bus) 940.2084
* ZEBULON CAFE CONCERT Attention should be paid when a musician (and NOB subscriber) recommends this venue for both musicians and listeners. Zebulon presents creative music programming nightly, usually at 10, with a policy of no cover charge, tips only. 258 Wythe Ave near North 3rd St. in Williamsburg (L to Bedford) 218.6934
* Freddy’s Bar & Backroom offers everything one wants in a dive bar: a total lack of pretension, piles of books scattered about, a ‘zine or three, fine draught beers, eclectic live music (FREE, tips only!) in its backroom most nights, televisions that might be showing quirky artsy videos next to live sportscasts, and friendly, literate patrons who are not hipper than thou. 485 Dean St near the 78th Precinct, Prospect Heights (2/3 train to Bergen St.) 622-7035. Freddy’s is located on a block to be mandatorily sold and demolished, under eminent domain, for the construction of Ratner’s 16 high-rise arena complex.
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