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Target First Saturday's at the Brooklyn Museum, a funky art exhibit opening and an ecofair
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Brooklynite Gallery is located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, New York 11233
Why Go: Inspired by all things discarded, ELIK’s indoor work is comprised largely of paintings and intricate collages informed by typography and appropriated images from various media of our throwaway culture. His thoughts are pieced together utilizing Xerox copies, original material from vintage magazines, books, found scraps, advertisements and invented images to create a unique visual language.
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What: Hattie Carthan 2nd Annual Women's Security Council
When/Where: May 8th, 2011, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Hattie Carthan community garden Corner of Marcy & Lafayette
Why Go: This year, women will speak in council about the fact that one out of every 10 women in the U.S is on anti-depressants. We will explore what is making us sick and turn to the medicine healers in our circle to provide wisdom about the foods and practices that can help us to live healthier, more joyful lives. We will tune into our inner maidens to restore the joys and rhythms to our hearts by drumming together in circle. Please bring reminders of your youth and be prepared to dance in wild abandon as if nobody is watching.
Fee: $20 at the door, or you can pre-register here
What: Target First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, beginning at 11:00 am until midnight
Why Go: Hands on Art-- Use natural elements to create a distinctive print. A Museum Guide on Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.Interactive Photo Booth—a Self-Portrait Project, which empowers people to create their own images, Brooklyn-based artist Andy Lin invites visitors to take digital photos of themselves using a two-way mirror and remote trigger. DJ Evil Dee hosts a dance party showcasing Brooklyn’s many contributions to hip-hop and soul, and more!
Fee: Free!
What: Seeds of Excellence
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Bedford Branch Library, located at 496 Franklin Avenue in the auditorium/conference room
Why Go: It’s an intimate conversation about ways to help your child reach his or her full potential. Parent giveaways and refreshments will be served.
Fee: Free
What: Brooklyn New York Ecofair
When/Where: Saturday May 7th 2011, 11am-5pm, Holy Cross Church Auditorium & Yard, 2510 Church Ave Bet Bedford and Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn New York, 11226
Why Go: Brooklynites, Here is a fun way to help create better, greener Brooklyn Neighborhoods. This day will be filled with Green Talk from Industry experts, energy efficient home installations exhibits, information about careers in the Green Economy, recycling stations available, eco- wellness & Holistic Health Pavilion, plants exhibits for the Brooklyn gardener & urban farmer, Free tree from NYRP and MillionTreesNYC and live Entertainment
Fee: Free
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