Brownstoner’s Cafe Officially Opens This Saturday
With free Wi-Fi service now available, brownstoners east of Malcolm X now have a place to surf and sip!  I paid a Sunday afternoon visit to Brownstoner’s Cafe (212 Patchen Avenue, between Macon and MacDonough Streets).  Their doors will officially open this Saturday.  Bed-Stuy native and owner Winfield Harrell Jr. remembers when he first opened in 2005.  He recalls when the store was hidden behind plexiglass and metal.   Today, the windows are transparent, inviting customers to come in and stay for awhile.   That’s exactly what Winfield wants to convey.  His vision continues, even though recent business strategies have changed.

“Live To Change Something Through Art”
November 21, 20094:00 pmto7:00 pm Coup D’Etat Arts Collective presents an exhibition, “Live To Change Something Through Art.” Opening reception 4-7 pm, Saturday, November 21, Skylight Gallery @ Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton St, 3rd floor.

Parris Jaru “Conversation”
November 20, 20096:00 pmto9:00 pm The works of Jamaican-born artist Parris Jaru will be on display this Friday at Lab 24/7.  According to Jonathan at Lab 24/7, “Parris is exploring Brooklyn in his never-ending quest for fresh eyes.” Lab 24/7 247 Stuyvesant Avenue (betw

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Buying Art in Brooklyn
November 21, 2009toNovember 22, 2009Here’s the latest from the Beep’s office. I bolded the interesting parts. So, did anybody go to this last year? “smART” BROOKLYN GALLERY HOP On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 70 participating Brooklyn art galleries will offer visitors outstanding exhibitions and refreshments as well as a unique opportunity to learn more about Brooklyn’s expanding art scene and galleries during the second annual smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop, an initiative of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Brooklyn Tourism. The

Brooklynite Gallery “Go Get Your Shinebox”
November 21, 20097:00 pmto10:00 pm This is BROOKLYNITE GALLERY’s last exhibition for the year, curated by Rae McGrath.  The exhibit features a diverse group of street artists asked to portray how the current economic situation is affecting people all over the world. Show opens Nov. 21. Opening party starts 7 pm.