‘Tis The Season Along Fulton Street
The lighted poinsettia and holiday skyline decorations were draped all along Fulton Street late last week.  This picture was taken at Fulton Street and Kingston Avenue, looking westward.

Ha Ha Ha Hallelujah! Comedy Show Gospel Music Explosion
November 29, 20095:00 pmto8:00 pm Comedy show/gospel music explosion at the Brown Sugar Restaurant – Sunday November 29th at 5:00pm. Tickets $15 Brown Sugar Restaurant 433 Marcus Garvey Blvd. (btwn. Macon and MacDonough Streets) 718.919.4163 or 347.489.4077

Unwind and Rejuvenate at Le Chateau de Frenche
Now that the holiday season is underway, I’m already starting to feel the stress associated with having lots to do and no time in which to do it. Some time ago I won a gift certificate to Le Chateau de French Day Spa and Private Tea Room in a raffle. I haven’t used it yet, but something tells me that I will before the end of the year. I recently got a chance to chat about Le Chateau’s offerings with the owner, Nikima Frenche. Check out Le Chateau’s new promotional video: How long has Le Chateau de Frenche Day Spa and Private Tea Room been in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

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.