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Restoration Rocks Music Festival
October 8, 2011
12PM -5PMSave the Date for our premier presenting event, Restoration Rocks on October 8, 2011. Entering its fifth year, Restoration Rocks is a FREE day-long music concert of some of the most dynamic emerging and established artists performing on the Brooklyn stage. Artist line up for 2011 will be announced soon. Restoration Rocks is a part of the Bed Stuy Alive events. Click here for a list of Bed Stuy Alive Events!
Live Performances by
Idle Warship (Talib Kweli & Res)
Pharoahe Monach
and many more!Special Appearance by
Brooklyn Philharmonic
Featuring Mos DefPast Artists
2010
Tamar- Kali
Jean Grae
Invincible
Cubic Zirconia
DJ Remarkable2009
Toshi Reagon and BIG Lovely
Blitz the Ambassador
John Forte
Jesse Boyking
Tess
Qool DJ Marv
Hard Hittin’ Harry2008
Manchild Black
Muthawit
FunkFace
’68
Tamar- Kali
DJ Rainy2007
Red Lights to RIO
Tamar- Kali
Roughstars
Martha Redbone
Shelley Nicole’s Blakbushe
Sankofa
Shrine for the Black Madonna
Game Rebellion
DJ Rainy
Dubstin Brothers
Restoration Rocks 2010 from Clarisa James on Vimeo.
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Dekalb Market – Brooklyn
Coming off the Q train at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, I stumbled upon the super-cute Dekalb Market. How had this place managed to hide from me all this time??
The market, open year-round, with exception of January, February and March, features only small local businesses: food shops, jewelry and clothing boutiques and more! It also has a beer garden and DJ.
This is one of the two dozen or so vendors in Dekalb Market. Some vendors were set up in tents…
And some had pop-up stores in salvaged shipping containers like these.
I am a sucker for cupcakes. This key lime cupcake from Robicelli’s was amazing.
Fudge sea salt brownie, also from Robicelli’s. I wanted 10, but I just stuck to 1.
Gloria and sister from Deelioness Jewelry
My favorite thing about Dekalb Market was the jewelry selection. For a funky accessory-aholic like myself, this was heaven. Most of the pieces were handmade, sold by the jewelry maker him or herself. I wanted one of everything, but I ended up snagging these feather earrings.
Upcoming: DM is having a Fashion’s Night Out event Thursday, September 8 from 6-11pm, featuring one-hour open bar, fashion show, and vendor specials all night.
Check out Dekalb Market if you’re in the area. In the meanwhile you can get additional information at: www.dekalbmarket.com
kisses, Olisa
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West Indian American Carnival – Brooklyn
Yesterday I was one of about 3.5 million revelers that came out to Brooklyn’s West Indian American Carnival–the finale to the annual Labor Day weekend festivities celebrating the city’s rich Caribbean culture.
I arrived at the tail end of the 7 hour parade but got a sample of some spectacular sights and music. The energy was infectious!!
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In the Biz: @BenPatt
Ben Patterson, Founder of http://heresthethingblog.com City you live in: Brooklyn
If there was a theme song in your life, it would be:
“This Must Be the Place” by the late, great Talking Heads.What’s the best advice you can give to a fledgling writer?
Start writing. Now. Write every day. And read—magazines, blogs, novels. The more you read, the better your writing will become. And if you don’t love writing, consider finding a new day job.What’s the key to being successful?
Woody Allen said it best: 50 percent of success is showing up. (Or is it 70 percent? 90 percent? I forget.) Whatever the percentage is, the other critical part is being prepared. When someone finally opens the door, answers your call, or reads your email, make sure you’re putting your best foot forward.Quote that keeps you motivated:
Fake it ’till you make it! (I probably say it to myself each and every day.)More Ben here: http://www.facebook.com/heresthething
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Mystery Guy #9
So I ventured to Brooklyn last night and was happily riding the C train. Then I thought for some reason that I too should switch to the G. And look what I see. Nice weather brings out the best in folks and this tall drink of water definitely put forth his best. Women, both young and old were gawking. I just thought it was kinda funny. This mystery guy, doesn’t leave much of a mystery.
I took this pic, just 3 seconds before he decided to loom over me and say wassup. Oh this are the things I love about New York. What would I have said to you if we had a real conversation? Sigh. I think it’s great that you run, it’s amazing that you are 6’4, cool that you have Chinese tats, blessed that you have a great body – Thank you for stepping up with the sexy and doing you. We need more people in this world ready to just do whatever and shake thangs up!
