Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Much Ado About Summer Strolls and Shakespeare


South Slope Summer Strolls is just 19 days away and South Brooklyn Shakespeare has completed their stage and scenery and they've started rehearsals for their live performance of Much Ado About Nothing, which will take place on July 25th, right in the middle of Fifth Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets. FREE!


If you aren't able to attend July's performance, don't worry, you'll have two other opportunities to enjoy some live, free, summer Shakespeare:

August 1st: The Old Stone House and Washington Park
August 15th: North Slope Summer Strolls near Dean Street



Monday, June 29, 2015

This Week: Sweeney Todd at The Old Stone House


Forget this weekend's rain! July 4th is coming and this week marks the start of another amazing summer of theater at The Old Stone House and Washington Park. Starting Thursday, July 2nd, Piper Theatre Productions will be presenting Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Don't miss it! Details below:

July 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @8pm

Set in 19th century England, Sweeney Todd is an unjustly exiled barber who returns to London with a new name seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him, ravaged his young wife and became warden to his daughter. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd helps her integrate an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up to indulge themselves.  Todd’s revenge leads him tragically back to his wife and daughter and as he delivers justice to his enemies, he brings about his own bloody end.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Doggie Fashion Show: Register Now!

Well, this is it! The last day of public school. That's pretty much the absolute official first day of summer because, for the next 9 or so weeks, the streets will run at a much slower, summer pace.

Don't fret, though, there are a lot of amazing events taking place at The Old Stone House and Washington Park and along Fifth Avenue. In fact, if you have children, don't miss the Puppetry Arts Festival of Brooklyn, taking place this Saturday at 4th Street and 5th Avenue.


South Slope Summer Strolls returns on July 18th between 12th and 18th Streets, featuring one of our favorite events of the year: Freddy's Bar's Doggie Fashion Show!

It's free to enter and there will be lots of prizes, music and special guests. Pre-register your pooch via email: freddys@freddysbar.com.

Then, on July 25th, don't miss round-2 of South Slope Summer Strolls, featuring a performance of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing by South Brooklyn Shakespeare, right in the middle of the Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets.

August? We've got you covered! North Slope Summer Strolls returns on August 15th and 22nd. Stay tuned for a fun summer on #theother5th !


 

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Tonight at Barclays Center: NBA Draft 2015



Tonight at Barclays Center, the NBA will be holding its annual draft! If you are a basketball fan, this is a great opportunity to see the next stars chosen right out of college. For ticket information, click here. Full coverage of the draft is available at nba.com.

As always, Fifth Avenue is the best place to be before and after the event. We hope to see you on #theother5th.  For information on nearby stores, bars and restaurants, go to parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/business-directory.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Saturday: Puppetry Arts Festival of Brooklyn


This Saturday, June 27, bring the kids down to 4th Street at 5th Ave from 11am-3pm Rain or Shine.
Free Admission!

**Activities**
$2.00 Puppet Crafts & Snacks
$4.00 T-Shirt Designing
Bounce House
Special Guest: C3P-O and Chewbacca of Star Wars
Dinosaurs with Giant T-Rex LIVE!
Puppet Shows
Prizes All Day!

4th Street @5th Avenue
puppetryarts.org

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Find Out What's Happening on 5th!


Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm, is the BID's Annual Meeting at the Old Stone House. 

Here's what's on the agenda:

-Learn about what the BID has accomplished over the past 12 months and what the future plans are for your community in this coming year;

-Hear a presentation by SCORE NYC on the free services and support they provide small businesses;

-Sample delicious food from Miti Miti;

-Drink free wine and beer;

-Meet your neighbors and local merchants;

-Also, Merchants and 5th Avenue renters will vote for new reps on the Board.

Everyone is welcome!

RSVP via email to info@parkslopefifthavenuebid.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Old Stone House and Washington Park
Between 3rd and 4th Streets on 5th Ave

Monday, June 22, 2015

Welcome to Summer!



Today is the first full day of summer 2015 and it's definitely going to feel like it. Stay cool!

Fifth Avenue welcomed summer and celebrated Father's Day yesterday with music all along the Avenue from Dean to 18th Streets. Check out the photos on Flickr and Instagram! Also, a couple of videos of our artists from yesterday are below.

Next public events: July 18th and 25th, South Slope Summer Strolls between 12th and 18th Streets. Stay tuned!



Sunday, June 21, 2015

Happy Father's Day!



Happy Father's Day from the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID (#theother5th). 

As you know, Fifth Avenue has hundreds of stores, bars and restaurants to explore. It's the perfect destination for a Father's Day brunch, lunch or dinner, followed by a stroll. This year, New York City's annual Make Music NY celebration takes place on the same day, meaning that your stroll will be accompanied with live music on the sidewalks throughout the day. The final schedule is below, rain or shine (the weather is supposed to clear by noon). 

Stay tuned for weather/schedule changes on Twitter (@parkslope5thave), Facebook (/parkslopefifthavenue) and Instagram (@theother5th).

The Chocolate Room51 5th2-3pmSuper Hi-Fi
Pure Bistro88 5th5-6pmAviva Jaye
Bogota Latin Bistro141 5th3-4pmSonido Costeno
Miti Miti138 5th4-5pmMM Jazz
O Live Brooklyn140 5th Ave6-7pmErel Piro
Hiho Batik184 5th2-2.45pmKaty Stone time
Greenspace@President Street222 5th3-5, 6-8OPERAtion Brooklyn Projects
High Dive243 5th6-7pmGiant Flying Turtles
Oyster Bar Brooklyn256 5th5-6pm TBCMichelle Siracusa
Beauty Bar249 5th12-5 (2 sets)Sister Monk
Jonathan Blum Portraits285 5th12-8pmVarious Bands
Old Stone House336 5th12-3pmVarious Bands
The Gate321 5th3-4pm Red 30
321 5th4-5pmBrett Gleason
L'Albero dei Gelati341 5th3-4pmJody Kruskal
Ginger's Bar363 5th6-8pmThe Erstwhiles
Du Jour Bakery365 5th4-5pmLucy Kalantari
Backyard388 5th Ave2-4pmBackyard Band
Treblemakers Music School436 5th1-4pmOwn Band and Musicians
The Monro481 5th1-2.30pmBliss Point
Windsor Shoes484 5th2.30-3.30pmAmelia Robinson of Mil's Trills
Freddy's Bar & Backroom627 5th12-8pmVarious Bands
Along #theother5th (St Mark's to 18th)5-7pmMarching Band

Friday, June 19, 2015

Sunday Busy Sunday


Just a reminder that Sunday is the start of summer, Father's Day, Make Music NY Day (more than 20 musical acts playing along Fifth Avenue, welcoming Summer) and even Seventh Heaven Street Fair Day.

Of course, a busy day like this wouldn't be complete without the threat of heavy thunderstorms. Stay tuned for weather-related schedule changes on this site, our website (parkslopefifthavenuebid.com), Twitter (@parkslope5thave), Facebook (/parkslopefifthavenue) and Instagram (@theother5th).

Make Music NY Schedule on #theother5th
51 5th
2-3pm
88 5th
5-6pm
141 5th
3-4pm
138 5th
4-5pm
140 5th Ave
6-7pm
184 5th
2-2.45pm
222 5th
3-5, 6-8
243 5th
6-7pm
256 5th
4-5pm TBC

TBC

12-8pm
336 5th
12-3pm

3-4pm TBC


4-5pm
341 5th
3-4pm
363 5th
6-8pm
365 5th
4-5pm
388 5th Ave
2-4pm
436 5th
1-4pm
481 5th
1-2.30pm
Windsor Shoes
484 5th
2.30-3.30pm
627 5th
12-8pm
Along #theother5th (St Mark's to 18th)

5-7pm

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Baba's Deli, An Oasis on #theother5th

Mario, Stepahnie, Chantal and Steven

Baba's Deli is not just a deli! Sure, they serve made-to-order sandwiches, salads and fresh baked goods and they are all very good. But Baba's also has a beautiful outdoor seating area with a newly painted mural and a real live fountain! When I went to visit, there were a few people just sitting, enjoying their lunch in a shady spot and listening to the trickling of the water. You really could be transported to a vacation spot here.

Steven and Chantal have owned Baba's for 25 years! The deli evolved from an Indian store to what it is today, a family-friendly spot to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner and always enjoy a fresh cup of coffee.

Pop in and say congratulations to the team for their 25th Anniversary. Baba's also delivers but you don't want that! You want to enjoy that amazing outdoor space!

Baba's Deli
599 5th Avenue (near Prospect Ave)
718 788-7819

Joanna Tallantire

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

BID Annual Meeting: One Week Away!


Park Slope 5th Avenue BID Annual Meeting 
Wednesday, June 24th, 6:30 pm 
Old Stone House and Washington Park

The meeting is open to the public. Why should you attend?

-Learn more about what the BID has accomplished over the past 12 months and what it has planned for your community in the coming year,

-Sample food by Miti Miti Taperia, with wine and beer (FREE! Yes, we said FREE!),

-Hear a brief presentation by SCORE NYC on the FREE services they provide to small businesses,

-Merchants and 5th Avenue resident renters: vote for new reps on the BID's board,

-Meet your neighbors, have a cocktail, enjoy the food and kick off the summer together.

Interested in attending? Please RSVP via email: info@parkslopefifthavenuebid.com

We'll see you there!

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

TONIGHT: Before you Sign Your Lease……Take this Class!


Tuesday June 16th 2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Old Stone House

While signing a commercial lease is one of the most important business decisions a small business owner will make, new businesses often fail to properly consider the risks under the belief that they are entering into a “form” agreement with the landlord.  That “form” agreement, however, is almost always extremely favorable to the landlord when it is first presented to a commercial tenant. This course will offer some practical suggestions to ensure that your business interests are being well served and that you minimize the risk to you and your company. The course will be taught by an attorney who regularly counsels both landlords and tenants on lease agreements.

You will learn about:

●       The risks in signing a blanket personal guarantee
●       Understanding a “good-guy guarantee”
●       Default provisions, attorney’s fee provisions and other issues to consider


Sign Up: www.parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/businesscourses

Monday, June 15, 2015

Celebrate Father's Day With Music on 5th!


A big thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated Brooklyn Pride on 5th Avenue this weekend! Check out pictures of the parade here

Next up, of course, is Father's Day. Father's Day also happens to fall on the Summer Solstice this year and, as is traditional, New York City is celebrating the season with music all over the streets and sidewalks with Make Music NY.

Fifth Avenue will have more than 20 musical acts playing along Fifth Avenue, welcoming Summer!

Check out the schedule, below:

The Chocolate Room 51 5th 2-3pm Super Hi-Fi
Pure Bistro 88 5th 5-6pm Aviva Jaye
Bogota Latin Bistro 141 5th 3-4pm Sonido Costeno
Miti Miti 138 5th 4-5pm MM Jazz
O Live Brooklyn 140 5th Ave 6-7pm Erel Piro
Hiho Batik 184 5th 2-2.45pm Katy Stone time
Greenspace@President Street 222 5th TBC OPERAtion Brooklyn Projects
High Dive 243 5th 6-7pm Giant Flying Turtles
Oyster Bar Brooklyn 256 5th 4-5pm TBC Michelle Siracusa
Beauty Bar TBC Sister Monk
Jonathan Blum Portraits 12-8pm Various Bands
Old Stone House 336 5th 12-3pm Various Bands
The Gate 3-4pm TBC Red 30
4-5pm Brett Gleason
MS 51 (crn of 5th st) 350 5th 5-5.45pm Tania Stravena
L'Albero dei Gelati 341 5th 3-4pm Jody Kruskal
Ginger's Bar 363 5th 6-8pm The Erstwhiles
Du Jour Bakery 365 5th 4-5pm Lucy Kalantari
Backyard 388 5th Ave 2-4pm Backyard Band
Treblemakers Music School 436 5th TBC Own Band and Musicians
The Monro 481 5th 1-2.30pm Bliss Point
Windsor Shoes 484 5th 2.30-3.30pm Amelia Robinson of Mil's Trills
Freddy's Bar & Backroom 627 5th 12-8pm Various Bands
Along #theother5th 5-7pm Marching Band

Friday, June 12, 2015

Tomorrow: Brooklyn Pride on 5th!



The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID is a proud sponsor of Brooklyn Pride. We are really looking forward to hosting Pride's events this Saturday on Fifth Avenue (#theother5th)!

Here is the schedule:

Brooklyn Pride Festival (11:00am – 5:00 pm) 5th Avenue from 3rd to 9th Streets. A cross-section of the borough’s business, community, and city-wide organizations, plus food, drinks and lots of entertainment!

Kids Space (11:00 am – 5:00 pm) Old Stone House / Washington Park, 5th Ave. between 3rd and 4th Streets. Fun family activities, music, face painting, arts and crafts, and more!

Twilight Pride Parade (7:30 pm Start) 5th Avenue  from Lincoln Place to 9th Street.  Join the fun with the ONLY “Twilight Parade in the Northeast." Don't miss it!

FIFTH AVENUE'S OWN FARID ALI LANCHEROS AND GEORGE CONSTANTINOU (BOGOTA LATIN BISTRO AND MITI MITI TAPERIA) ARE GRAND MARSHALLS! CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM!

You can find the full schedule of Brooklyn Pride events here.

Don't forget to support Fifth Avenue's stores, bars and restaurants before, during and after Saturday's events! We'll see you there!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Upcoming Events at the Greenspace @ President Street



It's always busy at this time of year on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. Even our community garden (Greenspace @ President Street, President Street and Fifth Avenue) is busy! Here are a couple of upcoming events. You may want to drop by and check them out!

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 4PM
MUSIC IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with Jen Baker
Anyone can participate, and some instruments are provided. Found instruments are highly encouraged.

Jen Baker, trombonist and improviser, advocates for new music through collaborations with dozens of artists, solo commissions, and performances in numerous ensembles that often feature multimedia aspects. She has appeared in festivals internationally with new music ensembles that often feature multimedia aspects, and at the Guggenheim, Lincoln Center, the Met Museum, and Barclays Center to name just a few local venues.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 7PM
TAI CHI AND CHINESE MUSIC with Kwok Kay Choey & Alice Wuo Choey
Come enjoy a peaceful evening of Chinese music, Qi Gong and Tai Chi practice with a local master. Everyone welcome!

Kwok Kay Choey has been practicing the Yang style of Tai Chi for over forty years. He traces Tai Chi’s martial arts origins while also emphasizing its health benefits. He and his wife Alice are also members of the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Solarize Brooklyn with CB6!


It's time to Solarize Brooklyn!

Save the date to learn more about how to go solar right here in Community Board 6, Brooklyn!

Solarize Brooklyn CB6 Park Slope Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM 
Location: Old First Reformed Church, Lower Hall 729 Carroll Street (at the corner of 7th Avenue) 
To RSVP, please Click Here

At the workshop you can:

-Learn how the community-led Solarize Program works and how much solar could save you on your energy bills

-Meet Solarize Brooklyn CB6's Partner Installers, EcoMen Solar and Quixotic Systems, who each bring a lot of experience installing solar in Brooklyn

-Hear about the available equipment offerings, $0-down financing options, savings opportunities, and unique considerations for brownstones and co-ops

-Ask questions to the Partner Installers and get answers on how to solarize your home or business

-Sign up to receive your free, no obligation site assessment

To learn more or sign up for a free site assessment before the workshop, visit Solarize Brooklyn CB6 online: solarizebrooklyncb6.org/


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Tonight: Dine Out for CHIPS!


Tonight, dine at some Fifth Avenue's best spots and help raise funds for the soup kitchen and women's shelter at CHIPS (Park Slope Christian Help)!

Participating restaurants from #theother5th:

- Al Di La (248 5th Avenue, aldilatrattoria.com)
- Miti Miti Taperia (138 5th Avenue, mitimititaperia.com)
- Sidecar (560 5th Avenue, sidecarbrooklyn.com/)
- Stone Park Cafe (325 5th Avenue, stoneparkcafe.com/)

Get out there and eat/help!

For more information, go to chipsonline.org.

Monday, June 8, 2015

National Cancer Survivor Week at Du Jour Bakery


Du Jour Bakery will be making special heart-shaped sugar cookies all week to raise money for the "Confections for Comfort Project" which runs until 14th June through National Cancer Survivor Week. 100% of the proceeds goes to the organization Chemo Comfort who support and improve the lives of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

So, please drop by Du Jour, buy a ton of cookies and enjoy a coffee or lunch while your are there!


365 5th Avenue near 5th St
Open weekdays 7am - 7pm, weekends 9am-7pm
#dujourbakery


 A big thanks to our small businesses for all they do to support community and charitable organizations.

Friday, June 5, 2015

NYPD Crime Forum


On Monday, The NYPD's Brooklyn South Patrol will be hosting a Community Crime Forum at Clara Barton High School (901 Classon Avenue). The forum will run from 6 - 9 pm and cover Crime Prevention, Youth Programs, Gangs and more. If you have concerns you would like to share, or you want to hear more about what the NYPD is working on, this is the place to be on Monday night!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Brooklyn Pride: Less Than 10 Days Away



June 13th is the most exciting day of the month on Park Slope's 5th Avenue. 

Why? 

Brooklyn Pride Festival (11:00am – 5:00 pm) 5th Avenue from 3rd to 9th Streets. A cross-section of the borough’s business, community, and city-wide organizations are boarded by 2 stages of entertainment.

Kids Space (11:00 am – 5:00 pm) Old Stone House / Washington Park, 5th Ave. between 3rd and 4th Streets. Fun family activities, music, face painting, arts and crafts, and more!

Twilight Pride Parade (7:30 pm Start) 5th Avenue - From Lincoln Place to 9th Street. –  Join the fun with the ONLY “Twilight Parade in the Northeast; a celebration of our Pride and Heritage!"

You can find the full schedule of Brooklyn Pride events here. They run for the whole week!

Check out photos from 2014's Brooklyn Pride here.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Parents at Play at JJ Byrne Playground


This Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm, it's time for a little adult playground time at Parents at Play: A Grown-Up Benefit for JJ Byrne Playground.

Enjoy fabulous food and drink, a funky Photo Booth and a great band, After School Special. Explore the playground, play tag, swing to your heart's content and help The Old Stone House support park services.

For more information: theoldstonehouse.org

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Support VSpot's Expansion to the East Village

Danny Carabano, Chris Giannotti, Steve Simicich and brother Alex Carabano

Since 2006, VSpot has been the go-to place for vegans, and latin food lovers who want healthy, delicious vegan food. A familiar and popular spot on 5th Avenue, Vspot has served thousands of customers in Park Slope and beyond. They have also catered at outdoor festivals, concerts and provided empanadas and more to local bars and cafes in Bushwick and the Lower East Side.




Now VSpot is going to open an organic restaurant in the East Village. They need your help to raise the working capital for the expansion. The rewards are pretty significant. Go to the Kickstarter Campaign website to learn more about VSpot, the personalities behind it, how the organic restaurant idea came into being and more. Watch the video, above, for more details, as well.

VSpot has a backyard, vegan drinks, events and delicious menu. Go check them out at 156 5th Avenue
718 928-8778

Monday, June 1, 2015

Small Business Course: Before you Sign Your Lease.........Take this Class!


Considering renting a commercial space for your new venture? You need to take this class before you sign on the dotted line! An attorney hosts the class and will take you through the steps you need to consider and be there to answer any questions.

This class is useful for those starting a business and looking for a brick and mortar location and for those interested in learning about commercial leases for small businesses.

Before you Sign Your Lease……Take this Class!
Tuesday June 16th 2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Old Stone House

While signing a commercial lease is one of the most important business decisions a small business owner will make, new businesses often fail to properly consider the risks under the belief that they are entering into a “form” agreement with the landlord.  That “form” agreement, however, is almost always extremely favorable to the landlord when it is first presented to a commercial tenant. This course will offer some practical suggestions to ensure that your business interests are being well served and that you minimize the risk to you and your company. The course will be taught by an attorney who regularly counsels both landlords and tenants on lease agreements.

You will learn about:

       The risks in signing a blanket personal guarantee
       Understanding a “good-guy guarantee”
       Default provisions, attorney’s fee provisions and other issues to consider


SIGN UP HERE

A partnership of Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID, NYC Business Solutions and Park Slope Parents