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Mermaids, take note. Shiny scales and elastic flippers will be on full display once again, when the Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island’s Surf Avenue on June 19. Paraders will be celebrating the creatures of the sea in the world’s largest art parade by dressing up in homemade mermaid costumes — or simply leaving the clothes at home and covering their bodies in artful body paint. The parade will start at 2 pm at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue and continue east to West 10th Street, before turning south towards the Boardwalk. Coney Island USA founded the parade in 1983; ever since it has been a day of fun and wackiness ever since, with elaborate floats and flamboyant outfits galore. Each year a celebrity King Neptune and Queen Mermaid rule the festivities, and this year famed rock-and roll star Lou Reed and fellow musician Laurie Anderson will have the honor. The fun continues
all night long, as the parade will be followed by the Mermaid Parade Ball, where parade participants and spectators will mingle and enjoy some live music from band “The Razorbacks.” There will also be burlesque side show acts from many of the cit y ’s sultriest per for mers, if the s ci nt i l l at-
in Coney Island, (718) 3725101], June 19 at 2 pm. For info, visit www.coneyisland.com. — Benjamin Kochman
By Joe Maniscalco
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The next stage of Luna Park is upon
This Memorial Day weekend, the new Luna Park opens, a throwback to the one that ran during the first half of the 10th century. At least 12 of the 19 rides headed for Surf Avenue will twist, twirl, rotate, or revolve in some sort of chaotic fashion. One of the rides called the Beach Shack may sound innocuous enough — but it simulates being on top of a whirling tornado. In some respects, another ride called the Brooklyn Flyer resembles the familiar Parachute Jump — except that this tower actually turns and whips riders around at gut-wrenching speeds. The Electro Spin sort of recalls Astroland’s old Pirate Ship, but in addition to rocking riders at the bottom of a sweeping arc, it also spins them on a rotating disk. Kids will have to be at least 48 inches tall to take a solo ride on the Beach Shack, Electro Spin, Brooklyn Flyer — or another
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new ride called The Tickler that’s modeled after a Coney Island original. Kids standing 42 inches tall can ride with an adult. Luna Park [1000 Surf Ave. at W. 10th Street in Coney Island, (718) 373-LUNA (5862)], opening May 29. For info, visit www. lunaparknyc.com.
Hot dog! Nathan’s famous eating competition is on ing entertainment provided by the parade isn’t enough. Mermaid Parade [1208 Surf Ave. at West 21st
How many hot dogs can you stomach? That question will once again get put to the test, when the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Championship returns to Coney Island. Last year, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut earned his nickname, when he set an all-time record of 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. The California native will go for his fourth consecutive Nathan’s title this year’s competition, which takes place annually on July 4 outside the original Nathan’s Famous
Six-time champ Takeru Kobayashi will try to reclaim his crown. on Surf Avenue. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan’s Famous [between Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island, (718) 946-2202], July 4. For info, visit www.nathansfamous.com. — Benjamin Kochman
The circus comes to Coney By Claire Glass
Step right up! The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new magicthemed circus, “Illuscination,” marks the return of the so-called “Greatest Show on Earth” for a second summer in Coney Island. If you loved the Ringling Bros. “Boom-a-Ring” show last year, too bad because you won’t recognize any of the hair-raising stunts filling the stage at this summer’s extravaganza — except the elephants. The one-ring action begins in Coney Island on June 17.
“This isn’t so much a circus as a high speed variety show with tons of circus elements,” said ringleader David DaVinci. “There will be lots of illusions, so there will be something for magic fans and circus fans.” Production manager Jason Gibson worked on last year’s show in Coney Island and was absolutely “blown away” by the enthusiasm level. “People are so fired up about the circus,” he said. Dream-like events will include a blindfolded acrobat soaring through a ring of 40 sabers
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ablaze in flames; a trapeze artist who forgoes the wire in favor of her own hair, which will suspend her 35 feet off the ground; and of course, majestic Asian elephants. To really make this show live up to its Barnum-esque hype, DaVinci will be doing some daredevilish stunts of his own, like escaping a straight jacket while dangling three stories over a lion’s den. DaVinci won’t be the only one attempting magic. In a special show to commemorate the 200th birthday of legendary P.T.
Barnum — the “Barnum” in the Ringling Bros. name — the circus is hiring a medium to contact Barnum himself on July 5. Other fun events during the two-month run include clown auditions on June 23, and an attempt to break the record for biggest pie-throwing fight on July 20. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Illuscination” [Surf Avenue and W. 21 Street in Coney Island, (800) 745-3000], June 17–Sept. 6. Tickets start at $10. For info, visit, www.ringling.com. — with Joe Maniscalco
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Wrestle mania comes to Coney this summer. On July 2, the stars of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s “TNA iMPACT� on Spike TV bring the body slams to MCU Park. Appearing live will be “The Charismatic Enigma� Jeff Hardy, “The Phenomenal� Aj Styles, “The War Machine� Rhino, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle (pictured), TNA Knockouts Champion and Knockouts Tag Team Champions The Beautiful People, and “TNA Tag Team Ink, Inc.� Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal. For a chance to meet the wrestlers, ring announcer Jeremy Borash will hide a backstage pass and announce its location on Twitter before the show. So make sure to check that feed. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling at MCU Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th Street in Coney Island, (718) 449-8497], July 2 at 7 pm. Tickets $20-$50. For info, visit www. tnawrestling.com. — Meredith Deliso
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SummerStage The long-running Central Park concert series comes to Brooklyn this June, with three parks hosting concerts, plays and dance performances. The diverse lineup includes Roy Ayers (June 2, Betsy Head Park), rapper Doug E. Fresh (June 3, Von King Park) and indie electronic artist Dan Deacon (June 15, Red Hook Park). Betsy Head Park (Struass Street at Livonia Avenue in Brownsville), Red Hook Park [Clinton Street at Lorraine Street], Von King Park [Lafayette Avenue at Greene Avenue in Fort Greene]. For info, visit www.summerstage.com. Northside Music Festival Three days of shows at a variety of Williamsburg locations featuring independent, underground music artists. Highlights include a June 26 performance from critics’ darlings Titus Andronicus on the MetroPCS Stage at Newtown Barge Park. Northside Music Festival [various locations in Williamsburg and Greenpoint], June 24-27. For info, visit www.thelmagazine. com/blogs/NorthsideFestivalNews.
Special thanks to; NYC Councilmen Dominic Recchia and Speaker Quinn, Bklyn Boro President Marty Markowitz, NYC Park's Dep't, CIDC, CB13, Bklyn Chamber of Commerce, Bklyn Tourism, Astella Development, Coney Island Museum
Seaside Summer Concert Series This weekly series, a Brooklyn institution now in its 32nd year, has brought such big names as Blondie and Pat Benatar, Hall & Oates and Donna Summer to Coney Island. This summer’s no different, as Brooklyn son Neil
George Clinton brings the funk to Wingate Field, while the Williamsburg Waterfront is sure to be a party. Sedaka and Brenda Lee open the series on July 15 for a whole summer of rock in Coney Island. Seaside Summer Concert Series at Asser Levy/ Seaside Park [W. Fifth Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island, (718) 2220600], Thursdays from July 15-August 26. For info, visit www.brooklynconcerts.com. Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series Another Brooklyn institution, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series enters its 28th year at Wingate Field in Crown Heights. Anita Baker and Robin Thicke have played the stage in the past, and this year, the colorful George Clinton and the Ohio Players kick things off on July 12. Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series at Wingate Field [Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street in Crown Heights, (718) 2220600], Mondays from July 12-August 23. For info, visit www.brooklynconcerts.com. Siren Music Festival Brooklyn-based poprock duo Matt and Kim will headline this free all-day festival on July 17 on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Spectators can jump back and forth between two
stages, featuring such acts as acclaimed indie heartthrobs Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Siren Music Festival (Coney Island Boardwalk on Surf Avenue), July 17. For info, visit www.villagevoice.com. Williamsburg Waterfront Last year, the popular McCarren Park Pool Parties moved to the Williamsburg Waterfront, and the fans followed. The series returns this year, with eight weeks of free shows (that schedule yet to be announced as of press time), as well as several paid concerts that feature some of the biggest names in the indie scene. Here’s that list: June 20, Band of Horses, with Grizzly Bear and Karen Elson June 25, Silversun Pickups July 2 and 5, Faith No More July 16, Weezer July 23, Modest Mouse July 30, Primus / Gogol Bordello July 31, Nas and Damian Marley August 6, Keane September 19, Pavement East River State Park [Kent Avenue between N. Eighth and N. Ninth streets, no phone]. For info, visit www. thepoolparties.com.
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Here it is, folks, the full schedule for “Celebrate Brooklyn,” the summer concert and arts series, produced by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn. All concerts are at the bandshell in Prospect Park (entrance at Prospect Park West and Ninth Street) and, with the exception of the benefit concerts, are free ($3 suggested contribution): Music: Norah Jones Wednesday, June 9, 8 pm Music: Allen Toussaint / Davell
Crawford Saturday, June 12, 7:30 pm
Lonnie Plaxico And Cindy Blackman / Mike Stern Trio Saturday, June 19, 7:30 pm Music: Orquesta Buena Vista ocialClub Featuring Omara Portuondo / Nelida Tirado Thursday, June 24, 7:30 pm Music: Kid Koala: Short Attention Span Audio Theater Vs. The Slew / Hess Is More Friday, June 25, 7:30 pm Music: Texas Tornados / The Red Clay Ramblers Saturday, June 26, 7:30 pm Dance: Zoom: Zvidance / Son Lux With Lottdance Thursday, July 1, 8 pm Music: The Fab 5 / Uzalo Friday, July 2, 7:30 pm
Comedy: Eugene Mirman & Pretty Good Friends Thursday, June 17, 7:30 pm
Dance: Itutu: Armitage Gone! Dance Featuring Burkina Electric Thursday, July 8, 8 pm
Music: Jg Thirlwell’s Steroid Maximus / Dr. Lonnie Smith Friday, June 18, 7:30 pm
Music: Ozomatli / Fidel Nadal / Toy Selectah Friday, July 9, 7 pm
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the house Outdoor film series take over Brooklyn’s summer nights By Benjamin Kochman
Brooklyn will be a hotbed this summer for movie-lovers, with myriad film series happening all over the borough. Here’s a run-down of a few of our favorites: Old Stone House Four nights of free outdoor film fun, including two classic films, short films, and student films. July 7: “Kiss Me Kate”; July 14, “Girl Shy”; July 21: Short Film Contest; July 28: Piper Film Workshop Student Films Brooklyn Film Series at the Old Stone House [6 Third Street between Third and Fourth avenues in Park Slope, (718 768-3195], Wednesdays in July at 8:30 pm. Free. “Chillen on Da Corner” Beyond Influencing Da Hood presents an outdoor summer film series on Tuesday nights in July and August, featuring inde-
pendent short and feature films. Chillen on Da Corner at Stockton Playground [Park Avenue between Tompkins and Marcy Avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant], July 6-August 31. Movies being at sundown. For info, visit www.chillinondacorner.com. Movies With a View One of the most popular free outdoor film series in Brooklyn is in the scenic Brooklyn Bridge Park, with a view of the Manhattan skylie. Local DJ’s open, until movies start at sundown. July 8: “Annie Hall”; July 15: “Monsters vs. Aliens 3D”; July 22: “The Big Lebowski”; July 29: “Rear Window”; August 5: Brokeback Mountain”; August 19: “The Blues Brothers”; August 26: “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” Movies with a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park [1 Main Street at Water Street, (718) 802-0603], July 8-August 26. Films being
at sundown. For info, visit www.brooklynbridgepark.org. Narrows Botanic Gardens This summer, there are three nights of free movies, from old and new hits, at this scenic Bay Ridge space. July 8: “Mildred Pierce”; July 22: “Finding Nemo”; August 12: “The Blind Side” Narrows Botanic Garden [Shore Road between Bay Ridge Avenue and 72nd Street in Bay Ridge, no phone]. Films begin at sundown. For info, visit www.narrowsbg.org. Rooftop Films Enjoy independent films in outdoor locations on rooftops and in parks all over Brooklyn. All movies cost around $10. June 3: “Full Frame,” Brooklyn Tech High School roof, 8 pm June 13: “Tiny Furniture,” BamCinematek, 8 pm June 24: “The Rural Life and Spirit,”
Automotive High School lawn, 8 pm July 2: “Industriance,” Old American Can Factory roof, 8 pm July 8: “Nyarma and Polar Explorer,” Brooklyn Tech High School roof, 8 pm June 16: “We Don’t Care About Music Anyway,” Old American Can Factory roof, 8 pm June 17: “Brooklyn Transformations,” on Myrtle Avenue Hill in Fort Greene Park, 8:30 pm July 23: “The Ape,” Brooklyn Tech roof, 8 pm July 24: “Greetings From the Woods,” Old American Can Factory roof, 8 pm July 29: “Capucine: Filmmaking Monkeys and Other Renegades,” roof of Brooklyn Tech, 8 pm July 30: “Animation Block Party,” Automotive High School lawn, 8 pm July 31: “Disco and Atomic War,” Old American Can Factory roof, 8 pm August 6: “Doomed Love and the Devilles,” Automotive High School roof, 8 pm August 13: “Last Train Home,” Old American Can Company roof, 8 pm August 20: “Rooftop Shots,” Old American Can Company roof, 8 pm Automotive High School [50 Bedford Ave. at N. 13th Street in Williamsburg, (718 417-7362]; BamCinematek [corner of Fulton Street and Ashland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718 417-7362]; Brooklyn Tech [29 Fort Greene Place between DeKalb and Lafayette avenues in Fort Greene, (718 417-7362]; Fort Greene Park [corner of Myrtle and North Portland Avenues in Fort Greene, (718 417-7362]; Old American Can Factory [232 Third St. at Third Avenue in Park Slope, (718 417-7362].
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Sheepshead Bay Flea Market and Yard Sale, to cute shirts and designs, including the ones sold by Rachel KeoKay and Jennifer Mielke at Artists in Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s markets are full of hidden Photos by Stefano Giovannini treasures. If you’re hungry, say hello to Jermaine Ridgway at the Makers Market and fill up on some bread from Orwashers Bakery.
By Helen Klein and Aaron Short
The flea market is a summer tradition, with shoppers heading to markets — both outdoors and in — looking for a bargain, as well as a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon. By now, everyone and their brother knows the Brooklyn Flea, which has set the standard for open air flea markets in Brooklyn for the past five years. But if you feel like you’ve exhausted the Fort Greene market’s offerings, check out our guide to fleas throughout our fair borough where haggling is still permitted and you are unlikely to run into bargain hunters carrying one of those Not For Tourists guidebooks.
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featuring dozens of vendors offering everything from vintage desks to bric-a-brac from the past eight decades at reasonable prices. The highlight is the building’s second floor, containing more antique furniture than the White House. The market is open daily, but be sure to stop by on the last Sunday of the month for a live auction. Who needs retail when you can buy wholesale! Meeker Avenue Flea Market [391 Leonard St. at Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg], Saturday to Wednesday, 11 am-7 pm and Thursday to Friday, 11 am-9 pm.
Artists and Fleas Williamsburg’s Artists and Fleas started in a ground floor warehouse on N. Sixth Street with little buzz and the notion that the market was only temporary. Seven years later, the marketplace is booming, with dozens of up-and-coming designers selling must-have accessories, while still retaining the edge of a gritty pop-up shop. You may find deals scouring racks of vintage women’s dresses and jackets, boxes of records and piles of used books. But the real attraction is picking up chic jewelry ($20-$120), handmade handbags ($245), and graphic t-shirts ($15-20) before they end up in Vogue or GQ. Artists and Fleas [129 N. Sixth St. at Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg], Saturdays and Sundays, noon-8 pm.
Makers Market Make a visit to the Old American Can Factory at Third Avenue and Third Street in Gowanus for remade and refashioned collectibles that are sure to become antiques to you and your family. Makers Market, which started as an online marketplace, offers a stunning array of original do-it-yourself crafts sure to please your inner mad scientist. Or make an excellent gift for the mad scientist’s boyfriend or girlfriend. Highlights include atomic mirrors printed with your favorite chemical element, tiny remote controlled robots with solar panels, and possibly the best place to pick up watches remade as “steampunk” broaches for your Sherlock Holmes-themed party nights. Makers Market at the Old American Can Factory [232 3rd St. at 3rd Ave in Gowanus], Sundays, 11 am-5 pm.
Meeker Avenue Flea Market Less than a year old, the cavernous Meeker Avenue Flea Market resembles an antique warehouse reminiscent of markets you can find in the tri-state area’s
PS 321 Flea Market The flea market at P.S. 321 in Park Slope is a weekend tradition in the borough. One of Brooklyn’s most established markets, it’s open Saturdays and Sundays, year-round, for weekend forag-
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With a broad selection of collectibles and modern jewelry, and even some furniture and plants, the market is well suited to the trendy neighborhood it serves. Prices are generally higher than the southern Brooklyn markets, but discoveries can be made. On a recent Sunday, the haul included two pairs of funky earrings ($5 each), a set of four 1950s square dishes in pastel hues ($12), and a stack of postcards and booklets from the early years of the 20th century (only $10 for the lot). PS 321 Flea Market (180 Seventh Ave. at First Street in Park Slope), Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am-5 pm, weather permitting. United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay Flea Market and Yard Sale On sunny Saturdays between April and November, the flea market outside the Sheepshead Bay United Methodist Church is a bustling scene. Established about a decade ago, the market — packed onto the church’s lawn — features a wide variety of merchandise offered by about two-dozen vendors, many of them weekly fixtures. On a recent walkthrough, the kaleidoscope of offerings also included fragrances, tools, Russian handicrafts, books, CDs and videogames, as well as some clothes. Finds included two sterling silver and gemstone charms ($6 each, plus $4 for a sterling chain), a 1910 calendar plate from a longvanished Brooklyn hotel ($3) and a white ironstone sugar bowl with cover from the 1950s ($2). At these prices, you’ll find a use for anything. United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay Flea Market and Yard Sale [3087 Ocean Ave. at Voorhees Avenue], Saturdays, April to November, 8 am-4 pm.
Brooklyn’s Farmer’s Markets
By Aaron Short
McCarren Park Green Market manager Jessica Douglas gives a cooking demonstration.
Summer is here, and that means fresh produce at Brooklyn’s farmer’s markets. Grand Army Plaza hosts the borough’s largest — the greenmarket’s crown jewel — with scores of vendors featuring day-boat fish from Montauk, LI, turkey, ground beef, freshly baked bread, and lots of fruits and vegetables. Markets in McCarren Park in Williamsburg, on Cortelyou Road in Flatbush, 15th Street in Windsor Terrace, and on Albee Square in Fort Greene offer some of the larger year-round markets, as well as two markets in Bushwick and on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge opening on Memorial
• Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West and Eastern Parkway, in Park Slope, Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm. • Borough Hall, Court Street and Remsen Street, in Brooklyn Heights, Tuesdays and Saturdays 8 am to 6 pm. • Albee Square, Fulton Avenue and DeKalb Avenue, in Fort Greene, Wednesdays 8 am to 3 pm. • Prospect Park, Prospect Park West and 15th Street, in Windsor Terrace, Wednesdays 8 am to 4 pm.
Fresh cherries and more can be yours at the McCarren Park Green Market. Community Newspaper Group / Aaron Short
Day weekend. In early summer, expect to see lots of asparagus, kale, broccoli rabe, spinach, swiss chard, radishes strawberries, and rhubarb, which will give way to blueberries and raspberries, stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines, and veg-
etables such as zucchini, cucumbers, and sugar beets. So eat your vegetables this summer. Because at Brooklyn’s farmer’s markets, you don’t have to go very far to pick them up For more about the borough’s greenmarkets, go to www. grownyc.org.
• McCarren Park Greenmarket, Lorimer Avenue and Driggs Avenue, in Williamsburg, Saturdays 8 am to 3 pm. • Cortelyou Road Market, 512 Rugby Road, in Flatbush, Sun 8 am to 4 pm. • Bay Ridge Greenmarket, 3rd Avenue and 94th Street, Saturdays 8 pm to 3 pm. • Bushwick Farmers Market Linden Street and Broadway, Wednesdays 10 am to 6 pm.
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ogy,” explains the life of ants in his new book, “Adventures Among Ants.” In tales from Nigeria, Indonesia, the Amazon, Australia, California and elsewhere, Moffett recounts his entomological exploits and provides fascinating details on how ants live and how they dominate their ecosystems through strikingly human behaviors, yet at a different scale and a faster tempo. Should give you a new perspective on all those ants you’ll see while picnicking this summer, too. Hear it straight from Moffett at powerHouse Arena [37 Main St. between Water and Front streets in DUMBO. (718) 666-3049] on June 22 at 7 pm. Jane Mendelsohn’s “American Music” probes intersecting tales that emerge from the work done by a masseuse-cum-shaman. Honor is a 21-year-old physical therapist at the Bronx VA hospital; Milo Hatch is a particularly traumatized patient who was severely wounded in Iraq. During Milo’s treatment, both he and Honor begin having visions of people they don’t know. Be sure to check out a reading and discussion by Mendelsohn on June 2 at 7 pm at powerHouse Arena. In “Based Upon Availability,” by Alix Strauss, eight women grapple with family, sex, power, love and death. Each of Strauss’ characters are lonely, strong and driven women who, when pushed to the edge, must fight for their lives as they struggle to become the women they wish to be. Restaurant
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can comfort food re-imagined with great ingredients and greenmarket sides. The entire Frankies menu is adapted here for the home cook in their “Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual.” Bring inspired meals with you while you hit the sand. Hear the chef’s best recipes at BookCourt [163 Court St., between Pacific and Dean streets, (718) 875-3677] on June 3 at 7 pm.
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It’s summer — time to hit the beach. You’ll need your bathing suit, sunblock and a good book. Here’s a guide to new releases hitting the shelves this summer to tote along with you.
Frank Falcinelli, left, and Frank Castronovo bring their restaurant to your kitchen this summer. Tomato, Avocado and Red Onion Salad Serves 4 Frank Bruni struggled with over-eating since he was a boy growing up in a food-focused family in White Plains. In his book, “Born Round,” he explains his relationship with food and his inability to control his hunger — manifested in bulimia, convenience store binges, and bouts of sleep eating. An engrossing read from one of the best own food personalities. Fans of “Top Chef” — don’t miss Bruni, with the show’s Gail Simmons, July 7 at 7 pm at powerHouse Arena. Want to look at artful pictures rather than read? In “Architecture under Construction,” photographer Stanley Greenberg explores the anatomy and
Falcinelli loves to say that this salad “makes gazpacho in your mouth.” It’s funny, because there are no avocados in gazpacho, but true because the experience of eating it—it’s all lush and creamy with super-fresh tomato flavor—is gazpacholike. The sting and the acid from the raw onion keep it from going flabby. Ingredients 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 small (or 1/2medium) red onion, thinly sliced Fine sea salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar 2 Hass avocados Freshly ground black pepper
In the new book, “Talking to Girls About Duran Duran,” Rob Sheffield shares the soundtrack that shaped his coming-ofage story. Make sure to turn up “Hungry Like the Wolf” loud while you read. See him at powerHouse Arena on July 15 at 7 pm.
Directions 1. Core the tomatoes and slice into wedges. Combine with the sliced onion, a large pinch of salt, and the olive oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Gently toss, and divide among four serving plates. 2. Halve, pit, peel, and slice the avocados and divide among the four plates. Sprinkle the avocado with a small pinch of salt and drizzle each plate with a little olive oil. Finish with a few grinds of black pepper just before the salad goes to the table. Frankies Lemonade Makes 1 tall glass On hot days, we stir up cool batches of our own homemade lemonade. Ingredients 1 lemon 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup (50/50 water and sugar, heated until the sugar dissolves, and then stored in the refrigerator) 1 leafy mint sprig 1 cup ice cubes Water or, preferably, sparkling water Directions Juice the lemon into a 16-ounce glass. Add the sweetener, mint, and ice. Stir or muddle, just so the ingredients in the glass get a chance to know one another. Top off with water. Repeat as necessary.
engineering of some of our most unusual new buildings. Framed by a historical and critical essay by Joseph Rosa and including an afterword by the author, the 80 captivating and thoughtprovoking images collected here focus on some of the most high-profile design projects of the past decade. Greenberg will be reading at BookCourt [163 Court St., between Pacific and Dean streets, (718) 875-3677] on June 1 at 7 pm. From Brooklyn’s sizzling restaurant scene, the hottest cookbook of the season. Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli — the two Frankies of Frankies Spuntino in Carroll Gardens — created a menu filled with new classics: Italian Ameri-
“The Seven Year Bitch,” introduces readers to soon-to-be-40 Izzy, who just lost her Wall Street job, has a husband who runs a struggling publishing operation from their apartment, a year-old son, and a growing suspicion she’s living life in captivity. Jennifer Belle’s smart and hilariously ridiculous paean to love, marriage, and a baby carriage has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that come uncomfortably close to the truth about lessthan-perfect relationships. It’s quintessential chick lit, but it’s the summer, so don’t feel too guilty. Be sure to catch her on June 9 at 7 pm at powerHouse Arena. Daily Show writer Michael Rubens’ sci-fi satire novel, “The Sheriff of Yrnameer,” follows the adventures of Cole, a hapless space rogue, part-time smuggler on a path to being full-time dead. In the spirit of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, “The Sheriff of Yrnameer” is scifi comedy at its best — mordant, raucously funny, and a thrilling page-turner. Want to hear more from Rubens? He’ll be at powerHouse Arena on August 11 at 7 pm.
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Break out the putters and the tacky plaid sweaters — it’s time for golf. In Brooklyn, there’s no better place to work on your form than the Dyker Beach Golf Course. Not just because it’s, well, one of the only golf courses in Brooklyn (the other being the Marine Park Golf Course), but because of the breath-taking views while you tee off. “From a couple different places on the course, there’s a view of the Verrazano that’s really spectacular,� said Mary Casey, assistant general manager of the golf course, which has been getting Brooklynites putting for over 100 years. Thanks to our spring rains, right now, said Casey, conditions are perfect on the green, which is one of the busiest public golf courses in the county with over 300 golfers a day during the summer swinging through. The course’s newly renovated clubhouse and catering facility are also popular for weddings and private parties — for those times when you have to leave the plaid at home. Dyker Beach Golf Course [86th Street and Seventh Avenue, (718) 836-9722]. For info, visit www.nycteetimes.com.
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For the putt-putt fans, there’s mini-golf, too If your ideal green has a spinning windmill and multi-colored golf balls, we’ve got you covered. The mini-golf course at Adventurer’s Family Entertainment Center (formerly known as Nelly Bly amusement park) on Shore Parkway might do the trick. It’s fun for the kids, and the kids at heart, and also a great way to work on your putt. Adventurer’s Family Entertainment Center [1824 Shore Pkwy. between Bay 39th and Bay 41st streets in Bensonhurst, (718) 975-2748]. Open May 28, weekdays noon-8 pm, weekends and holidays 11 am-9 pm. Mini-golf $6 per person. The Brooklyn Golf Center at the Gateway Sports Center on Flatbush Avenue boasts a newly renovated mini-golf course, opening mid-June. “It’s going to be a totally different place,� said Anthony Esposito, director of the Brooklyn Golf Center, who had the course repainted and the landscaping redone. “It has a bonsai garden-like feel.�
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Our 83rd Year of Providing The Community with Great Summer Experiences!
Summer Fun For AgeS 3-15 June 29TH - AuguST 18TH, 2010 • Yeladim
• Tzofim
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(ages 3-5)
(1st - 4th grades)
(5th - 6th grades) (7th - 9th grades)
Daily Activities Include:
Swimming Lessons, Gymnastics, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer Leagues, Arts and Crafts, Music, Computers, Volleyball, Dance, Drama, Jewish Culture, Nature Programs, An Oneg Shabbot (Friday),Trips & Special Events (Weekly)
• Transportation is available • Early Drop-off & Late Stay • Sibling Discounts • Limited Scholarship Assistance • Lunch, Beverages, Snacks
DAY AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS:
Six Flags, Splish Splash, Queens Country Farm, NJ “Y” Camps, Sesame Place, Adventureland, Kings Dominion Amusement Park, Museums; Metropolitan, Natural History, Jewish Heritage, Brooklyn Children’s, Planetarium, Jones Beach Nature Center
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Outdoor dining plus good food and cold drinks – your equation for a great summer along with a “recession special” — a shot of bourbon, spicy pickle juice and a tallboy of Pabst. Nothing spells summer like sun, barbeque and beer. Fatty ’Cue [91 S. Sixth Street between Bedford and Berry streets in Williamsburg, (718) 599-3090]. Closed Mondays.
By Kristen V. Brown
Ah, summer in New York — restaurants spill out onto sidewalk, at long last root vegetables disappear off menus and finally, finally, sipping margaritas at 4 pm on a work day becomes appropriate. This is something to celebrate. Here’s our picks for CL summer’s dining musts, so you can do just that: Alma: What says summer more than spot-on Mexican food with a view? Only one thing: spot-on Mexican, a view and a breezy, open-air roof deck where you can take it all in. Be sure to order Alma’s unparalleled tamales and poblano rellano – the perfect accompaniment to sucking up the equally unrivaled views of Manhattan. Alma [187 Columbia St. at Degraw St. in the Columbia Street Waterfront District, (718) 6435400]. L &B Spumoni Gardens: Every summer, droves of Brook-
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Diners enjoy a game of tennis on iCi’s outdoor patio. The food’s good, too. lynites and pizza pilgrims alike line up for squares of Spumoni Gardens’ storied Sicilian slice, and, of course, signature spumoni ice cream. On a warm day, the massive outdoor dining area is nearly always packed, but no matter, there are few things as satisfying as a slice and some at Spumoni on a warm summer night. And if you really need an excuse to make the trek to Gravesend, August 21 is National
Spumoni Day. L&B Spumoni Gardens [2725 86th St. between 10th and 11th streets in Gravesend, (718) 3728400]. Fatty ‘Cue: Those with a backyard fire up the barbeque, and those without head to Fatty ‘Cue to feast on pitmaster Robby Richter’s sumptuous Southeast Asian ‘Cue. Enjoy the Williamsburg sun on the just-opened patio
Brooklyn Bridge Gardens: Even before the makeunder, the patio at the once ritzy Five Front was the perfect place to enjoy a lazy summer beer. These days, community-style wooden benches have replaced the patio furniture, beer has replaced much of the food and the restaurant goes by the moniker Brooklyn Bridge Gardens. But rest assured — the patio here is still the perfect place to while away a summer afternoon. Especially now that the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge Park is but a stone’s throw away. Brooklyn Bridge Gardens (5 Front St. between Old Fulton Street and Dock Street in DUMBO, no phone).
Habana Outpost: Only open from April to October, Habana Outpost is a true summer treat. Head here to drink $2.50 pints of Sixpoint, slushy cocktails concocted in a bicycle-powered blender, and shield yourself from the hot summer sun under bright, multicolored umbrellas. Of course, don’t forget an order of the famous corn — slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, and chile powder. Habana Outpost [757 Fulton St. at South Portland Ave. in Fort Greene, (718) 858-9500]. iCi: Fort Greene French bistro iCi has many charms – not least of which is the expert momand-pop service, lovely herbadorned garden and seriously seasonal menu. This summer, look for a menu packed with anything and everything from the farmer’s market – berries, summer squash and corn, oh my. iCi [246 DeKalb Ave. at Vanderbilt Ave. in Fort Greene, (718) 789-2778].
dventure Trips at Frost Valley Y M C A How will you spend your summer?
Wilderness Expeditions • Volunteer Service Trips • Multi-Sport Excursions
An opportunity for teens to make great friends, try new things, develop valuable life skills, and have fun in a dynamic and safe environment. For more information on trips e-mail adventure@frostvalley.org, or call us (845)985-2291 ext 265.
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If you’re lookIng for the ultimate camping experience, then look no further than America’s oldest co-ed camp. We’ve been creating outdoor camping memories for kids of all ages for over 120 years. engaging “tech-free” activities build character and friendship — campers choose from water and field sports, hiking, arts, canoe trips and more — for less than you might imagine.
• 700-Acre Campground • Mile-Long Private Lake • Close to New York • Reasonable Rates
Visit our website to learn more www.pequotsherwood.org
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Kent Avenue
the Kent Avenue bike lane makes for a leisurely, safe ride through Williamsburg that leads into Greenpoint, where you can check out the fancy new look for the sewage treatment plant. the two-lane, protected bike lane begins at Clymer Street — use Bedford or Wythe avenues to get there and then start heading north, parallel to the east River. As you cruise along, take a peek at the dilapidated Domino Sugar Factory between South third and Fourth streets, which one day may be turned into a huge 2,200 unit, $1.2 billion housing complex. Hopefully, you started this ride with an appetite — and a little patience. Hang a right on north Fifth Street, stop at Bedford Avenue, and brave the wait at the fantastic restaurant, egg. the fried chicken is top notch, as is the pulled-pork sandwich, which even a north Carolinian wouldn’t scoff at. Get the tasty eats to go, and get back on Kent Avenue. Only a few blocks further is the east River State Park, with great views of the Manhattan Skyline and a pleasant breeze blowing off the water. If you’re lucky, Ben Sargent, a laid-back and friendly fisherman, will be hanging at the park, and will let you make a few casts. Maybe you’ll even reel in a few sparkplugs. now that you’re full of food, why not finish off the meal with a little booze? turn right at north 11th Street, go one block to Wythe Avenue, and stop by the Brooklyn Brewery (pictured), which offers tours and cheap beers on tap Friday thru Saturday. Since you got a little liquid courage in you, finish off the trip by braving the newtown Creek Wastewater treatment Plant, which just opened up a brand new visitor’s center. Get there by continuing on Kent Avenue when it turns into Franklin Avenue. then hang a right on Greenpoint Avenue until you reach Provost Street. Learn all you never wanted to know about human waste, and try and keep your lunch down. — Stephen Brown
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A pleasant ride on the Shore Parkway makes for a great ride full of new views of familiar sites. If you’re coming from the direction of Park Slope, cruise down Seventh Avenue until you reach 67th Street. Hang a right and follow the winding bike lane that eventually puts you on 68th Street, heading downhill until you hit Owls Head Park. Pedal your way to the highest point in the park, and check out an often-neglected view of Lady Liberty, Staten Island and the skylines of Manhattan and Jersey City. Head back downhill, swing around the skatepark on the north side of Owls Head and
follow the bike path, which goes right by the 69th Street pier. Here you’ll have more photo opportunities, and can also listen to a few tall tales from the fishermen trying their luck at the end of the pier. Continue along the Shore Parkway heading towards the verrazano narrows Bridge. Once you’re under it, take a good look at one of Robert Moses’ last mega-projects. Finished in 1969, the verrazano is the largest suspension bridge in the u.S. Keep on cycling until Shore Parkway feeds into Cropsey Avenue, which turns into 17th Street. Grab a nathan’s hot dog, lounge at Coney Island, and shoot the freak. — Stephen Brown
Wouldn’t it be an awesome adventure to ride your bike along the waterfront, stop for a bit of ice skating, and then climb to the top of a fort? It’s possible if you head to southern Brooklyn. Start your day by fueling up with a homemade lemonade at Roll-n-Roaster on emmons Avenue and east 29th Street, then head east on emmons Avenue until you hit Knapp Street and the entrance to the bike path. take that path past Plumb Beach (feel free to stop and dip your toes in the water) and keep on traveling parallel to the Belt Parkway until you reach Flatbush Avenue. Once there, cross the street and head south to Aviator Sports Center, which boasts two indoor ice skating rinks. After you’ve taken a spin around the rink, get back on the bike path and ride south toward the Marine Parkway Bridge, which connects Brooklyn to the Rockaways. the city advises cyclists to walk across the bridge but most riders stay on their bikes. If you do the latter, be extra careful since the pathway is quite narrow. the bridge will leave you across the street from Fort tilden, a former Army base used during World War II. Follow the road past the baseball fields until you reach a gravel path, which will lead you to Battery Harris east. Climb to the observatory deck at the top of the historic artillery site to enjoy glorious views of the ocean and treetops. You might even spot the falcons and hawks that fly over the base. — Michèle De Meglio
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Next to VA Hospital. Bring a blanket or a chair. For more information and group registrations call (718) 630-4783 or visit www.hamilton.army.mil
Twilight Tattoo in an hour-long military pageant featuring Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”. Experience a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. This performance is free and open to the public.
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