Public Hearing on the Disposal of Admirals Row

On Tuesday there will be a chance to have a say and listen to proposals for the future of the threatened Navy Yard Admirals Row buildings. Hosted by Lt. Col. Mike Milord of the Air National Guard, the public hearing will take place ar P.S. 307 (202 York Street @ Gold Street in DUMBO). Tuesday Dec 11, 7PM - For information call 1-703-607-2780 or view the announcement here. Scott Witter, founder and curator of Brooklyn's Other Museum of Brooklyn, is fighting to have the historically and architecturally significant buildings landmarked. Maybe you saw his publicity drive at the weekend?

Williamsburg: Freestyle

Last night, the Grasslands Gallery hosted an evening of improvisational music and art, which included the neo-No Wave stylings of Battery Charger (above) and dessert-making (trifle).

Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn: Klezmatics play at fundraiser

Daniel Goldstein of Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn addresses a sold out Lyceum last night, where the Klezmatics played an excellent set.

Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn: Fundraiser

To help raise money for their legal battle over Atlantic Yards, DDDB is putting on an excellent evening of entertainment at the Brooklyn Lyceum on Thursday. Here are the details from their press release: A diverse evening of Klezmer, African and Bluegrass music Featuring The Klezmatics With special guests Kakande and the Demolition String Band Thursday, November 8th Doors open at 7 p.m. Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street Park Slope, Brooklyn (R Train to Union Street) More info: (718) 362-4784 Order your tickets online: www.dddb.net/klezmatics Great eats provided by Maria's Mexican Bistro and Erica's Rugelach and Baking Company.

NYC Marathon: Park Slope

As the last few runners came along 4th Avenue, many locals stayed to cheer them on.

Party for the People at the Yard

M1 of Dead Prez The perfectly placed Yard hosted the event yesterday, bringing together performers, poets, activists, and community organisations on a perfect still-summery afternoon. Thanks to G-Lounge for the event listing. Judah Tribe

Crown Heights: First House & Garden Tour

This Saturday, the Crown Heights North Association (CHNA) is sponsoring their first annual house and garden tour: "We are celebrating the beauty and culture of our neighborhood, and our recent designation as the first new Historic District in Brooklyn in over 10 years. This inaugural year, we are showing 10 houses, two historic churches and one community garden." The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory’s RC Church, 991 St. Johns Place at Brooklyn Ave. Organisers hope invited officials (Mayor Bloomberg, Marty Markowitz, LPC Commissioner Tierney) will show up. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.crownheightsnorth.org or at the start of the tour.

Coney Island: Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival

Today's events marked the 22nd year for the festival.

5th Veil and Beirut at the Masonic Temple

Fifth Veil taking rapturous applause for their performance of The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind Fifth Veil and Beirut performed for a packed and enthusiastic house in Fort Greene tonight as part of the Wordless Music series (curated by Ronen Givony), which "brings together the sound worlds of classical and contemporary instrumental music." Beirut (bandleader Zach Condon is at left)

Atlantic Yards: Clean Up Day

Pacific Street Pavement Residents and neighbors of Atlantic Yards are getting together for a tidy up around the footprint. "We still live here! Clean up day!" is on Sunday from midday to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join in.

Event: Beirut in Fort Greene

Wordless Music presents Beirut, at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple on Thursday 20th September. They'll be performing Osvaldo Golijov's The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind. Doors 6:30PM, performance starts at 7:30PM. Tickets available here.

Red Hook Food Vendors Celebrate

A unique exhibition of photographs taken by the vendors will be on display at the Red Hook site this weekend. It's to celebrate the extension of their permits to October 21st. There will also be music, more footy and of course food. Thanks for the tip Erin.

Make Some Noise Park Slope

At 8:31 pm on Saturday hundreds of Park Slopers will celebrate the summer solstice (sun-still) by making a lot of noise using improvised objects and their lungs. From Dope on the Slope

New Gowanus Venue: The Yard

Temporarily vacant space in Gowanus is being put to good use. Alicia from Mean Red Productions tells us, "We're calling it the yard, it is a beautiful outdoor space on the water where we've planned a film and concert series. There is also a silo on the property in which we're curating small music & art shows. The land is destined to become condos in a few years, but before that happens we'd like to make the most of it to create a new music and art destination in the neighbourhood." The first show is on July 1st and includes the Babylon Circus from France and Wax Poetic. Click on the flyer to the left for more details. There's quite a lot of "land destined to become condos" around Brooklyn so it would be good to see more of these initiatives springing up.

Brooklyn Blogade Roadshow: Flatbush

"Following the successful Brooklyn Blogfest in May, the Brooklyn Blogade is taking it on the road to different Brooklyn neighborhoods. The inaugural event is Sunday, June 24, 2-5pm at Vox Pop, 1022 Cortelyou Road, at the corner of Stratford Road (East 11th Street). If you want to attend contact blogade.rsvp@gmail.com with the following info: - Your handle or nickname - Your name (optional) - If you have a blog or Web site, its URL - If you live or work in Brooklyn, the neighborhood (eg: Flatbush) or zip code (eg: 11218) PROGRAM: 2pm: Signup/registration opens 2:30-3pm: Welcome, neighborhood orientation, and local blogger shout-out 3-5pm: The mingling and socializing continues Vox Pop is offering food and drink specials for this event: - $1 off veggie and turkey burgers - $1 off pitchers of beer (Dogfish Head Craft Ale now on tap!) You can also checkout their full food menu and micro-brew on tap. DIRECTIONS BY SUBWAY: Take the Q Train to Cortelyou Road. Vox Pop is five blocks West (turn left as you exit the station)." Info from The Flatbush Gardener