What to expect at Mo's on a Friday Night

I have always love Mo's Fort Greene,  the only opportunities I have had to go to Mo's was for Mo's Sunday Comic, which I love by the way. 

The atmosphere, vibe,  the people has made it a comfortable and relaxing environment  to be in.

Never had the privilege of attending on a Friday or Saturday night. Well,  I happen to go on a Friday night with a good friend after attending an event. 

We was suppose stay for only an hour. We end up staying for 4 hours. That same great atmosphere I got on a Sunday night, turned out to be a great Friday night. 

The place was crowded,   it doesn't take much to fill up Mo's. This place is small,  but enough room to dance to the music of DJ Hard Hitting Harry.  He just happen to play the right kind of music over and over again.  DJ Hard Hitting Harry had everyone on their feat grooving and dancing to his Music. 

We was all the way to the back of the place,  3 steps and you was up there.  That back part gives a feeling of such a comfortable lounge setting,  just sitting and  conversating with the people next to you.  That is how cool it felt.

The waitress was as sweet as i can remember on a Sunday night for Mo's Sunday Comic. But, to  my surprise, when DJ Hard Hitting Harry was playing  his music , I though my ears was deceiving me.  As I turned around, there he was,  a trumpet player,  playing to the music of DJ hard Hitting.

I was just memorized,  the sound that was coming out that trumpet.  I had to stop what I was doing and take pictures of this moment. 

DJ Hard Hitting Harry,  you got it going on.  You was on top of your music.  Mr Trumpet player is Eleazar Shafar,  I love the sound that you made come out that trumpet,  amazing!

Now I can honestly say  Mo's is the place to be on a Friday Night.   Great Music, Great Crowd and the drinks was great and cheap, I believe. 

DJ Hard Hitting Harry and Eleazar Shafar belongs to Earth Man Experience, which I was amazed to find out, they also play at Brooklyn Academy of Brooklyn (BAM). Not surprise. Beautiful work guys.
https://www.facebook.com/shaferproduct, https://www.facebook.com/earthmanexperience, https://www.facebook.com/DJHardHittinHarry

So head out to Mo's on a Friday night,  you'll love it. 

https://www.facebook.com/MosFortGreene?ref=ts&fref=ts

For all you Salsa Lovers, Nieves Latin Dance Studio

This goes out to all my salsa dancers, wanna be salsa dancers and those that wants to learn how to salsa.

Nieves Latin Dance Studio offers Salsa dance class and is one of the largest salsa dance school in New York City.

Salsa is the fastest growing and most popular dance in New York.  They will teach you the latest and hottest moves seen in the clubs.

The teachers are fun and friendly, they make it fun and easy.

Salsa Dance classes start at $55 for a regular admission per month-$45 if you are a High School Student/College.

They also have:

1. Friday Night Socials. $5.  From 9 pm-Midnight  every Friday
2. Ladies Salsa Styling. $15 per class. $5 discount for Salsa students
3. Bachata Workshop. $15 per class, every 2nd and 4th Sunday. $5 discount for salsa students.

They will be having their 1st annual summer dance camp 2013. Intensive 2 weeks, 4 days a week dance class. For more details, check them out at their website.

Located at 670 Grand St.

Brooklyn, New York 11211.

http://nievesdancestudio.com/

Cuba to Brooklyn!!

World Music Institute Present,Gerardo Contino, a gritty, witty and street wise.  The Havana born sings timba-a progressive, raucous style of salsa. The former lead singer is of the Cuban mega-group NG LaBanda is a party on stage.

Special guests, vocalist Xiomara Laugart and percussionist Luisito Quintero.

Get ready to participate!  He loves to improvise, to pull the audience into call and response and provoke fans into Hip Hop shaking abandon.

http://www.worldmusicinstitute.org/event/gerardo-contino/


Dance lessons at 7:30 pm, shows 8 pm
Party until Midnight.

Roulette Intermedium
509 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11238
 (212) 219-8242
tickets $25.

Divine Bar & Grill is having an all day party.

Talk about an all day party! Divine Bar & Grill is having the first big day party of the year on May 4, 2013

Tasting by chef cream company from 5-6 pm.  They will have vendors from 5-6 pm, passion party, tattoo artist.

Special performance at 12 Midnight. Give away all day long.

                                                Doors opens @ 3 p.m & they won't close until 4 am.

                                           

                                           Divine Bar & Grill is located at:

                                                 896 Broadway Ave

                                              Brooklyn, New York 1120

                                                      (718) 455-5455

                                      hts://www.facebook.com/divinecafebroadway 

BUST Magazine Spring Craftacular & Food Fair @ Dumbo

This Spring, the award-winning BUST Magazine Craftacular & Food Fair will be set-up shop on the beat of Dumbo Waterfront for one day only.

Celebrate of all things handmade.  Over 120 handmade and Vintage stalls, feast on seasonal sips and snacks from hand picked group of 15 food vendors and take part in crafty activities for all ages.

This handmade extravaganza will take place just one stop from Manhattan in Dumbo's Pearl St Plaza and Manhattan Bridge Archway.

Visitors are invited to get in on the action with a long-day line-up of crafts workshops, including cluster earrings with Tracie Campbell of Brooklyn Charm.

Treat yourself to an eclectic mix of affordable, handcrafted goods and gifts and much more!

http://www.bust.com/craftacular/press-release-bust-magazine-spring-fling-craftacular.html

Live Jazz at The Firehouse Space located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

  The Firehouse Space is having Jazz on May 2, 2013 @ 8 pm. 

A rare appearance by drummer Devin Drobka, presenting a new music in a format ( drums, Sax, Guitar) rite with raucous musical conversation, dispensing with pretense, bursting into a new sonic territory that is sure to astound listeners of all types.

The Firehouse Space is a unique event and performance space located in Williamsburg, close to the Graham Ave L stop.  Has 4000 square feet and 14" ceilings and includes a large kitchen with double professional thermador oven, deck with a hot tub and fire place. It also includes a 1000 performance space for about 70 people.

So if you are a fan of Jazz music like me, check out Firehouse Space this Thursday

Celebrating Adam Yauch's life

Fans all over the globe found themselves mourning the sudden absence of a fixture in their beloved music and memories.

So 2012, they discover an outlet MCA Day: an outlet in which to communicate, express yourselves, and offer their gratitude for the gift of Adam Yauch. 

So for 2013 they are coming together again. Even stronger.  Join them May 4 at Littlefield to celebrate the life of Adam.  

The festivities will kick of at 11 am at Littlefield, a performance and art space which is one of Brooklyn's hidden treasure, with art to view, music to vibe to, folks to chill with and a few surprises to bring you joy and they have the big ol' boombox and a grip of fresh Batteries. 

There is NO cost to attend. However, as generosity and activism were huge part of Adam,s life they will honor his vision by offering opportunities to contribute to a number of local charities.

Adam was an American Rapper, Musician, Film Director and Human Right Activist. 

He was best known as a founding member of the Hip Hop group Beastie Boys.  

He was frequently know by his stage name, MCA, and sometimes  worked under the pseudonym Nathial Hornblower, Yauch founded oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City.  

A Buddhist, he was involved in the Tibetan Independence Movement and organized the Tibetan Freedom. Adam was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Edward R. Murrow H.S. in Brooklyn's Midwood Neighborhood. 

My daughter attended Edward R. Murrow, Such talent comes from there. My daughter played the violin with the orchestra. So go and pay your respect and celebrating a life taken to soon. 

RIP Adam Yauch 8/5/1964-5/4/2012

http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/

Bed-Stuy Pop up Shop

Pop up retail, also known as pop up stores(pop-up shop UK) or flash retail, is a trend opening short-term sales spaces in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

A pop-up retail space is a venue that is temporary. The space could be a sample sale one day and host a private cocktail party the next evening.

The trends involves "popping up"one day, then disappearing anywhere from one day to several weeks later.

Those shops, while small and temporary can build up interest by consumer exposure. Pop-up retail allows a company to create a unique environment that engages their customers as well as generates a feeling of relevance and interactivity.

So guess what? Pop-up is coming to Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Please go support those small or just starting out businesses. Every little bit counts and gives those creative with their hands exposure to their work.

I'm a true supporter of small businesses, I know i have, it's called grandma&grandpa.  So go show your love and support to those at:

                          Bed-Stuy Pop up Shop

                 located at 275 Malcolm X Blvd. Brooklyn, New York 11233

                                     May 1-May 31

This unique shop will feature Vintage, Indie Designers, Handmade Jewelry, Art, Music and more!

They are bringing the Pop Up Shop movement to Bed-Stuy.

They are still looking for vendors to show case and sell their unique pieces.  So reserve your spot today.  For more information  call (347)450-3117 and (718)374-4471 or email them at bedsuypopupshop@gmail.com.

https://www.facebook.com/BedstuyPopupShop

Brooklyn Lyceum presents Upcycle Brooklyn

     What better way to recycle your clothes, then a giant swap.

This giant event will offer Brooklynites the chance to clean-out closets, swap goods with their neighborhood.

Attend a workshops on upcycling goods and recycle stuff. All items not swap will be donated to charity.

This event will take place on Sat April 27, from 11 am-6 pm at the Brooklyn Lyceum located at 227 4th Ave. Brooklyn New York 11215 (718)857-4816 http://www.brooklynlyceum.com/

Swap for free or buy a table, cost is $50 for a table.

Bargemusic Floating Concert presents a free neighborhood family concert

           Free Saturday!

BargeMusic Floating Concert Hall presents a neighborhood familyconcert.http://www.bargemusic.org/

What better to start the weekend with a free event for you and your children. Music in motion at Barge Music located at the Fulton Ferry Landing. 

 Enjoy an hour of music and then a QA with the musicians. This free concert is only for the month of April and May. 

April 6, 13, 20, 27 

 May 4, 11, 18, 25

This concert begins at 3 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm. No reserved seating. This is a free concert.

http://whatsupnewyork411.blogspot.com/2012/11/barge-music-new-york-citys-floating.html 

A day of Japaneses Culture at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden presents Sakura Matsuri. It will be a weekend of traditional and contemporary Japanese Culture.

This event is held rain or shine. Starts at 10 am, get there early.Kids under 12 are free.  A menu of Japanese food is offered under the tent and enjoy sitting on the grass at Cherry Esplanade.http://www.bbg.org/

There will be:    

• Taiko drumming
•  Manga
•  Tea ceremonies
•  J-rock and pop
• Samurai Sword Fighting
• Bonsai
• A Cosplay Fashion Show
• Ikebana Flower Arranging
• Hands on Kids Workshop
• Nihon Buyo Classical Dance
• A Puzzle Plaza and more. 

Located at 1000 Washington Ave

Brooklyn, New York. (718)-623-7200

Tickets are $20

Sal & Paul Pizzeria in Brownsville, Brooklyn

  Pizza is the quintessential of Brooklyn's fast food. 

New York is the undisputed pizza capital of the world. Brooklyn has earned a reputation as the borough with the best of pizza and i have one.

It was such a honor to learn that Sal & Paul Pizzeria in Brownsville, Brooklyn was named Brooklyn's 10 Best Under-the-Radar Pizzeria by Yelp.

Sal & Paul is a family owned business and has been a long time resident at 1686 Pitkin Ave, Brownsville for many years. Now run by their children.I can remember as i was 12 years old, when with a dollar you could of bought a slice of pizza with a soft drink. 

 Now my children and grandchildren goes there. It is such a honor to know Brownsville got recognized for something so delicious. 

Sal & Paul also serve all sort of pizzas such as, taco pizza, barbecue pizza, broccoli pizza among other delicious food.

Kudos to YELP for recognizing us for our pizza and thank you Sal & Paul for being such a big part of Brownsville. 

                                 Sal & Paul Pizzeria

                                 1686 Pitkin ave.

                                  Brooklyn, New York 11212

                                  BTW Chester st and Rockaway ave. 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Now what can I say about the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. For me the most beautiful s[pot New York City has to offer.  The facility and grounds are beautiful You see an amazing presentation of different plants in climate controlled ecosystem with great signage.

Is a great way to spend the weekend.  Time seems to slow down when you're in here taking in the beautiful views.  I went on a class trip with my granddaughter, which by the way was her first time going. It's still early in the year for many flowers to bloom but, still in all there was no one bad picture taken.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is located near the Prospect Park Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush and Park Slope neighborhoods.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden has 52-acres garden, includes a number of specialty "garden within garden", plant collections, and the Steinhardt Conservatory, which houses the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum, three climate-theme plant pavilions, a white cast iron and glass aquatic plant house.

Founded in 1910, the Garden holds over 10,000 taxa of plants and each year welcomes over 900,000 visitors from all around the world.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Children's Garden is the oldest continually operating children's garden with a botanic garden in the world. The Garden's Education Department runs a full range of adult and children's classes and events.

Greenbridge, the community horticulture program of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, shares BBG knowledge and resources with Brooklyn neighborhood by offering residential and commercial gardening programs to block associations, community gardens, community centers and other groups.

From May to Sept and during select school breaks, the Discovery Garden offers fun activities.
Registration are processed on a first-come, first served basis in the order that  payment received, note that children's garden classes fills quickly.

Located at 1000 Washington Ave. They are open Tues-Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-6 pm. They are closed on Monday.
Adults $10, Seniors $5, Student with a valid ID $5, children under 12 are free..http://www.bbg.org/