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.

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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

Dumbo Arts Festival this weekend in BROOKLYN!!!

Each year the DUMBO Arts Festival seeks to highlight Brooklyn’s commitment to and presence in the arts community by presenting the best in local, national, and international art amid the breathtaking backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.

The DUMBO Arts Festival attracts 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 500 artists from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming partners. This year, the Festival will take place on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th. The official Festival hours are Friday 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm and 6pm to midnight all three nights for all outdoor projections.

Art revelers can enjoy: visiting artists in their studios or making murals on the street; musicians, dancers, poets, performance and circus artists throughout the neighborhood, on street corners, sidewalk stages and in the park; communing with instrument makers in workshops; hearing from tech gurus about the latest advances; and joining walking tours to hear city historians share little-known stories of the neighborhood.

Please join us at the festival that brings DUMBO’s creativity to the world and the world’s creativity to DUMBO every Fall.

The Dumbo Arts Festival is produced by Dalzell Productions and Two Trees Management.

See photos from DUMBO Arts Festival 2010

The festival has been getting a lot of attention from all types of media – print, online, social, sky-writing… we appreciate it!  If you are interested in media access to a specific artist, event, or have any questions, please contact our fantastic communications team at Rubenstein, c/o Barbara Wagner: bwagner@rubenstein.com

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http://twitter.com/#!/dumboartsfest

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P.S....Make sure to check out the Brooklyn Art Project at the Dumbo Arts Festival

When street games & art collide

BOXHOCKEY!

Time: June 18, 2011 at 6pm to July 12, 2011 at 7pm
Location: Pandemic Gallery
Street: 37 Broadway
City/Town: Brooklyn NY
Website or Map: http://www.pandemicgallery.com
Event Type: art, show
Organized By: Pandemic Gallery

Like the site says 'Probably the greatest game you haven't played yet. Based on the rest of the description this sounds like a fun game and an equally fun exhibit.  So if you're in the Brooklyn vicinity,  stop in and enjoy.