Not impressing Bella with last year’s vampire outfit?  Bring last year’s clean costumes, accessories and funky clothing or just help yourself to some free Halloween fashion at GrowNYC’s Halloween Costume Swap.  Swap items limited to clothing, costumes, and accessories only … More →

I met Brenda Neville, Director of the Neville Dance Theatre, early on when Green in BKLYN first opened.  She introduced herself, told me about her dance company & invited me to her concerts.  We got on each other’s mailing lists.  … More →

Tropical Storms Irene and Lee caused widespread damage throughout upstate communities, especially in the Upper Catskills.  With damaged roads and bridges, lack of access to supermarkets, inadequate transportation and high gas prices, many residents are going to face critical food and supply shortages … More →

In the wake of Hurricane Irene, however you look at it, we “dodged a bullet”, “were lucky” and/or “were blessed” here in Brooklyn.  However, in upstate New York, the damage is devastating. Governor Cuomo is coordinating a volunteer effort to … More →

One of Green in BKLYN’s customers heads up a wonderful organization (Little Essentials) here in the neighborhood… Little Essentials is a Fort Greene community-based organization that provides free baby & toddler clothing, furniture & other essential items to Brooklyn families … More →

There’s a new kid in town… The newly opened Trilok Fusion Center for Arts and Education houses a number of arts and education organizations as well as a venue for community events right here in our Clinton Hill neighborhood (actually, … More →

This weekend is the 12th Annual SONYA Studio Stroll – an awesome (FREE) opportunity to visit with local Brooklyn artists. The Stroll is a self-guided tour of SONYArtist members’ studios and galleries in Clinton Hill, Ft. Greene, Wallabout and Bedford … More →

Recent events in Japan have left the island country reeling.  Photos & stories from the area are devastating.  And although events around the world are challenging to many, Japan’s needs are immediate & life effecting. Green in BKLYN is now … More →

Our neighbors at Gray’s Studio Cafe are hosting the man himself! Santa Claus will be back this Saturday December 11th from 2-6pm at Gray’s Studio Cafe (345 Myrtle Avenue btw. Carlton & Adelphi). And, Gray’s Studio Cafe will be sharing … More →

“In Our Back Yards” (or ioby) isn’t just the place we have out behind our homes (if we’re super lucky) but its also a place (ioby.org) to post a local environmental project that needs financial or volunteer support. ioby (in … More →