How the NY tribe rolls

As news started coming out from the 5 boroughs via social networks, I caught the "Dumbo" section of Brooklyn mentioned but as my internet access was on my phone which I was having to charge in my car or by draining what was left of the battery on my laptop, I couldn't do any further research to learn more.  I've known about Galapagos for a couple of years now thanks to a fellow blogger, "Arjan Writes".  I was generally concerned for the club as they are new and are offering a great arts space.

Well, my concerns were addressed in an email from Galapagos yesterday.  They had indeed sustained serious flooding from Sandy.  Furniture was afloat and stage pieces were under water.

But....

But...

Neighbors and friends came to their rescue and the show will go on.  If you're in the area, want some place warm, bright and friendly to come together with fellow Sandy survivors, swing by Galapagos.

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b384cb9cab0d4daa9c216b315

YOU CAN GET HERE FROM THERE! 4, 5, 6 Trains now FULLY Operational! (More subway info / map below) We Need YOUR help - We're Asking For Your Help: Please buy Tickets to tonight's Floating Kabarette! CLICK HERE to buy tickets We Went From This:  To This - in FOUR Days! Please Buy FK Tickets HERE To Reserve Seats Tables for Election Night Tuesday email us here HOW TO GET HERE IF YOU LIVE IN BROOKLYN: A trains operate between Jay Street/MetroTech and Lefferts Blvd - 12 minute walk to Galapagos F trains operate between Jay Street-MetroTech and Avenue X - 12 Minute Walk to Galapagos R trains operate in Brooklyn between Jay Street-MetroTech and 95th Street making all local stops - 12 minute walk to Galapagos  D trains operate between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Bay Parkway making express stops between Pacific Street and 36th Street - 17 minute walk to Galapagos 4, 5, 6 trains FULLY OPPERATIONL! Get off at Borough Hall  HOW TO GET HERE IF YOU LIVE IN MANHATTAN: Take the fantastical 4,5,6 Train - our Manhattan hero train! How to get to us from the 4, 5, 6, A, F, R, N, D,               _______________   HOW ON EARTH DID WE GET FROM THIS: AND THIS: TO THIS IN FOUR DAYS? OVER 80 VOLUNTERS HELPED US REBUILD THE VENUE IN 4 DAYS YES - IN FOUR DAYS! DUMBO PLUCK AND NEIGHBORHOOD LOVE! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US! MORE PHOTOS TOMORROW! The entire Galapagos family sends warm wishes for your safety and strength in rebuilding your own homes and offices. New Yorkers are strong and we know we will get through this together! We are in the midst of our own effort, as you can see, and we will be back up and running on Saturday.  The entire DUMBO community is pulling together, and yes, there are silver linings to everything. Thank you so much for your support! SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT BUY TICKETS HERE! -The Galapagos Team