And, since we’ve been sharing sage words on the topic at the shop (on our recycled chalk boards), perhaps you’d enjoy them on-line too.

Romantic, educative, snarky – it’s all about love in the end, isn’t it?

Or, at least, something like love…

• There is no living with thee, nor without thee. - Marcus Valerius Martial
• Your heart is my pinata. - Chuck Palahniuk
• I have been surpised that men could die martyrs to their religion -  I have shuddered at it -  I shudder no more -  I could be martyred for my religion – Love is my religion – And I could die for that – I could die for you. - John Keats
• Love is the delusion that one man or woman differs from another. - H. L. Mencken
• If i has to choose between loving you, and breathing, I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU - dani b.
• The best & most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.  They must be felt with the heart. - Hellen Keller
• There is only one happiness in life – to love & be loved. - George Sands
• When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams. - Dr. Seuss
• I have found men who didn’t know how to kiss.  I’ve always found time to teach them. – Mae West
• To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance. – Oscar Wilde

Our wonderful Clinton Hill/Ft. Greene/Bed-Stuy neighborhood is home to all sorts of creative, talented, kind folks & their amazing businesses.  Below is information about one of our local dance theatres offering FREE tickets to their dance performances this week…

Neville Dance Theatre’s fun and frolicking duet, Heads or Tails, has been selected for presentation as part of Yong Soon Kim’s Cool New York 2010 DANCE Festival held at the John Ryan Theatre in DUMBO Brooklyn.

WHO: Neville Dance Theatre performing Heads or Tails

WHAT: Cool New York 2010 DANCE Festival

• Presenting the work of emerging young choreographers & world renowned ensembles performing spectacular, innovative works of stunning contemporary dance.
• All festival tickets are FREE OF CHARGE, although donations are encouraged.
  
• Tickets are available at the door only & seating is limited. For tickets, arrive 45-30 minutes early.
  

WHEN:This Weekend…

• Friday, February 5th  9-10:30pm “Program H”
• Sunday, February 7th 6-7:30pm “Program H”

WHERE: White Wave’s John Ryan Theater

• 25 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
• Take the F train to York Street.  Or the A or C trains to High Street.
• For further information & driving directions, visit www.whitewavedance.com.

Green in BKLYN will be closed on Friday, January 1 (2010!).

But we’ll reopen again on Saturday, January 2.

At which time we’ll return to our regular store hours:

• Saturday: 10am-7pm
• Sunday: 11am-6pm
• Tuesday – Friday: 11am-7pm
• Monday: Closed

Thank you again for helping to make our first holiday season such a joy!

But we’ll reopen again on Friday, December 26th.

At which time we’ll return to our regular store hours:

• Tuesday – Friday 11am-7pm
• Saturday 10am-7pm
• Sunday 11am-6pm

Thank you all for helping to make our first holiday season such a joy!

It was a treat to see familiar faces during these festive times & new faces as we head toward the new year…

Wishing you a glorious holiday season & a very happy, healthy & laughter filled new year!

Merry Happy Chrismahanakwanzakah, Hippo Gnu Ear & to all a good night!

Today is Halloween! Boo & stuff!

At Green in BKLYN we celebrated in our own special way: handing out magic wish pennies to the trick-or-treaters of Brooklyn.  Though a few continued to insist on candy, everyone loved the idea, calling it “old school” & “good for the recession”.  As Elissa said, “The magic is alive in Clinton Hill!”

We caught the eyes of folks – me, dressed as Lady GaGa & Elissa, dressed very scarily as her very own mother (:/ yikes!).

There were literally hundreds of children on the streets of Clinton Hill hunting for goodies from every shopkeeper & dressed as little doctors, supermen, ghouls, bumblebees & so many many others who were very, very cute.

The neighborhood was alive and glowing with the excitement of the night & we were so very tired (especially me, in high heels!) at the end of the day.  It was a wonderful experience, watching little faces fill with delight & yell “Yessss, magic!” and “Cool!” after receiving their penny.

Oh, the innocence.  To them & the child in all of us… Happy Halloween!

- Written by Cristina Valentin aka “Lady Gaga”

Brian Lehrer, the popular host of WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” hosts New York television’s only live ‘open phones’ call-in on CUNY TV, Wednesday nights on cable and online.

“Just like my WNYC show, we’ll be trying to get at the truth about life and politics in New York City, and give regular New Yorkers a voice through live call-ins and e-mail,” says Lehrer.  “We’ll also invite people to send in photos and original videos that say something meaningful about life in New York today.  And, as on the radio, we’ll find our ways to sneak in some fun!”

Hopefully you’ll think we’re part of the fun!

Oh, and if you want to call in, Brian’s number for the show is 212-251-0801