STILL HOT! CLINTON HILL/FORT GREENE SIZZLES IN SEPTEMBER

There’s no question Clinton Hill/Fort Greene is hot…..and not just the restaurants, bars and real estate, but its schools and human resources too. St. Joseph’s College has been given high marks by both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. Childrens boutique Brooklyn Junior was featured in the summer issue of Time Out New York magazine.  Green in BKLYN was featured in The Hill, and as the Store of the Week on the SkinnySkinny blog; and Clinton Hill artist and art handler, Shane Caffrey, is listed as one of Ten Young Artists You Should Know in The L Magazine. 

During this month local organizations, businesses and residents will keep the heat on with a host of fun events.  Here is a partial listing of things you can do without the hassle of a long-distance trek. 
 

MOVE ABOUT MYRTLE:  A month of Sunday events, from Hall St. to Clermont Ave., kicks off on Sunday, September 5 with a Back to School Celebration for the entire family: music, dance, art, cooking, street games and more.  Green in BKLYN, says they’ll be going all out with special events such as a local honey extraction, electronic waste drive, book drive, book signings, compost chats & so much more! For a complete schedule of events click here. 

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH @ HABANA OUTPOST
Monday, September 6, 12:00–5:00, 757 Fulton Street (So. Portland)
Stilt walkers, clowns, face painting, games, prizes, crafts, a dance party and free notebooks and pencils for all school aged children while supplies last.

MOVIES @ HABANA OUTPOST

September 5th – Indiana Jones
September 12th – Saturday Night Fever 
September 19th – The Last Dragon  and September 26th – Urban Cowboy.  Sunday's at sundown.

BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 12, 10:00-6:00, Various locations.  Includes three days of parties, music, film screenings, children's theatre, literary games and author appearances that "bookend" the festival, September 10th, 11th and 12th.

Bookend events In Fort Greene: Greenlight Bookstore hosts, Brooklyn Indie Press Celebration, offering you a chance to mingle with writers and publishers who make Brooklyn’s literary scene.  Refreshments and DJs Johnny Temple and Dave Tompkins fill out the evening.  Friday, September 10, 7:30 pm, free.   BAM Rose Cinemas screens The Sweet Hereafter, an adaptation of Russell Banks’s novel, directed by Atom Egoyan.  Q&A with Russell Banks follows screening on Friday, September 10, 7:30 pm, $12 general admission, $8 (BAM Cinema Club members).   For a full Brooklyn Book Festival schedule visit the BBF website. 

BLOCK PARTY ON GRAND   
Sunday, September 12, 10:00 am-10:00 pm.,  Grand Avenue (Lafayette/Clifton).Block party presented by Le Grand Dakar Restaurant and MoCADA.

Live performances, Spirit of Africa Awards, activities for children and raffles.
Visit the Soul of Brooklyn website for list of performers and award honorees.

GOOD FOOD FEST
Sunday, September 12, 12:00-3:00, Myrtle Avenue (Clinton/Vanderbilt). Street fair to raise awareness about sustainable living and healthy, delicious and affordable food. Features interactive cooking demos, food tastings, a best dish competition, recipe swaps, canning, beekeeping and other DIY demos, activities for children, and live music. This event is part of Move About Myrtle. More details at the Brooklyn Food Coalition website.

FULTON FLEA
Sunday, September 12, 10:30-6:30, 650 Fulton Street (So. Elliott/Fort Greene) Product includes clothing, jewelry, accessories and collectibles.  There will also be a "Creation Station" where you are the designer.  Fulton Flea takes place Sundays through October 31.  If you would like to be a vendor, fees are $30 for a 5x10 space and $50 for a 10x10 space.  Table rentals are available for $10 and reservations must be made by noon on Wednesday, September 8.  
Call 917 364 5648.  For additional information click here.  

LIVE MUSIC  @ FORT GREENE PARK
September 14, 6:30-9:00 pm, Myrtle Lawn, Free
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, and Reggie Watts
Opening: DJ Johnny Stuart

Urban Bush Women Presents “Praise House” Film Screening
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00, The Great Room - A.R.T. NY building 138 S. Oxford Street, 2nd Floor (Hanson/Atlantic)
This 1991 from acclaimed director, Julie Dash, is based on Jawole's dance theater ensemble work, Praise House.  It explores the search for liberation and cultural identity within the African Diaspora through the cultural elements of myth, religion and history. $15 admission. $5 of every ticket goes to supporting UBW's Juneteenth partnerships. 

LIVE MUSIC @ FRESH FANATIC

88 Washington Avenue (Park Avenue)

The mega grocer announced plans to introduce live music to the grocery shopping experience this month.  The stage will be set up in the store’s elevated cash register area, with daily performances from 5:00–9:00 pm.  Give them a call to see if show dates are set, 888-373-7404

Spa Week @ Body By Brooklyn
September 20-24th, 275 Park Avenue (Washington/Waverly)
Forty-five minute Calming Facial or forty-five minute Swedish Massage, $50.  Call 718-923-9400 to reserve your space.  For other specials visit Body By Brooklyn.

Have Fun!