A friend of mine who used to work at Il Torchio (now Anima), calls my practice of hopping from spot to spot when I come back from a long day’s work in Manhattan “the Myrtle Shuffle”. A beer here, a burger there but lots of love everywhere.
I’ve lived in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill 11 years but moved to Myrtle 4 years ago. Two summers ago, I watched a critical mass of restaurants and businesses pile onto the avenue. Now my friends have a hard time peeling me off of what was once “Murder Avenue”.
The wider playground is all of Fort Greene/Clinton Hill.
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Hey Myrtle Shuffle,
Just wanted to let you and your readers know about a great neighborhood event coming up:
Theatre for a New Audience is building a new theatre in the BAM Cultural District – so excited to move to Brooklyn! We’re throwing a party to raise money and meet our new neighbors. DJ, amazing view of Brooklyn, food by a local restaurant (Korhogo 126), and a gallery of art by local artists.
We hope you’ll help us spread the word!
Details:
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 6:30pm – 10pm
Where: Roof Deck of The Forté Condos, Fulton Street and Ashland Place, Brooklyn
What: DJ, Open Bar, French/West African BBQ & Other Delicious Dishes, Brooklyn Artists’ Gallery featuring Live, Interactive Mural Drawing by Mary Klein
How Much? Basic: $50, Because You Can: $75
More Information: http://www.tfana.org/brooklynsdreamers
Thank you!
Elizabeth Carena
Capital Associate
Theatre for a New Audience
212-229-2819 x25
ecarena@tfana.org
SECOND EDITION OF PLENTY: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIFE & LEISURE IN CLINTON HILL/FORT GREENE GOES GREEN FOR 2010 RELEASE
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Hey all in Myrtle Ave/Fort Green/Clinton Hill area….
The Fort Green Preperatory Acadamy at 100 Clermont Ave., is looking for sponsors for an Organic Garden they
are installing.
Supplies are needed/cash is needed/ support is needed.
If you would like to help, please reply to design43@optonline.net
or contact Dan Strauss or Saranii Muller at the school…..
Thank you so much…
Ron Muller