Mozart in the garden

Among the activities today in neighborhood community gardens... dell'Arte Opera Ensemble's Opera in the Park concert series continues with excerpts from Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio."

This free event is happening this afternoon from 3-4:15 in the Campos Community Garden, 644 E. 12th St. between Avenue B and Avenue C.

Find more info here. 

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A Sunday edition today of the Nexus Flea

The previously rainy forecast for yesterday prompted organizers of the Nexus Flea to move the sale to today (Sunday!)... so you can find the local merchants with vintage clothes, jewelry, records, etc., on First Avenue and First Street from 1-6 p.m.

The next Nexus Flea is scheduled for Oct. 30.

Motorcycle diary: In-progress look at the Bowery Mural Wall

Here is an in-progress look at the Bowery Mural Wall.. where David Flores, known for his mosaic style of artwork, started work several days ago on Houston at the Bowery.

According to a description of the work on the scene... 

...the mural depicts "a motorcyclist driving into the street spreading florals out the back of the bike. The goal of the piece is to bring an element of fun to the daily lives of the community."

Flores, who started as a graphic designer for several skateboard companies, is expected to finish the piece on Monday.

Milling time for Avenue B moved to Monday-Tuesday

A quickie update on yesterday's post... the DOT has pushed the weekend milling planned for Avenue B to Monday and Tuesday evenings now. 

Also! Clinton Street between Houston and Delancey is also in for a milling, per the DOT website.

A plant sale today at the Recovery Center on 3rd Street

The Recovery Center is hosting a plant sale today from noon to 3 p.m. at the facility, 8 E. Third St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery. 

Per the flyer, "all proceeds go directly to clients of our outpatient substance use treatment center." 

The Center, part of Project Renewal, hosts plant sales in its outdoor space several times a year.

'Star' power

 

Surfbort released a video this week for their latest single, "Big Star" ... from the new release Keep on Truckin'.

How to watch 'Make Me Famous,' a documentary on 1980s downtown artist Edward Brezinski

A documentary of possible interest: "Make Me Famous" is making its world premiere on Sunday evening at the NewFest. 

Here's a description:

Edward Brezinski worked alongside Keith Haring, David Wojnarowicz, and Jean-Michel Basquiat in the Lower East Side art scene, but never reached the same level of success as his contemporaries. "Make Me Faous" uncovers why such a well-connected yet peculiar painter never made it, despite being so maniacally focused in his quest for fame. 

What begins as an investigation into Brezinski’s legacy and mysterious disappearance becomes a sharp, witty portrait of NYC's 1980s downtown art scene. Gallery owners and fellow artists dish on insider gossip, name drop, and contradict each other in telling the story, resulting in an irresistible snapshot of an unknown artist that captures the spirit of an iconic era.

The film screens at the SVA Theater on 23rd Street Sunday evening at 7. "Make Me Famous" is also available to stream today through Oct. 26. 

Details on the in-person screening and home-viewing options are at this link.

Night Market is a place for artists to meet in Tompkins Square Park on Friday evenings

Artist-proprietor Lori Der Hagopian, who operated the matchbox-sized gallery The Stand on Avenue C and Seventh Street, is launching a new project. 

Starting tonight at 6, she's presenting Night Market in Tompkins Square Park. She's inviting artists to bring their materials (as well as a blanket and flashlight) and meet at Tompkins Square Park — the entrance on Avenue A at St. Mark's Place. 

Weather permitting, she plans to host these gatherings tonight through Dec. 17... and start them back up again in the spring. 

The Stand (2012-2019) was a unique venture, a pop-up gallery and performance space featuring work by mostly unknown artists. You never knew exactly what you'd find there on a given weekend night.

[Updated] It's milling time for Avenue B

Signs are now posted along Avenue B ... noting (warning?) that DOT contractors will be milling — "the process of grinding off the top layer of asphalt or surface of a roadway" from Houston to 14th Street.

Signs note (warn?) that the work will occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight and tomorrow. 

The city milled Avenue C in early June. That roadway stayed in a fillings-rattling state until late July. Hopefully, Avenue B can be repaved more quickly than 7 weeks.

Thanks to Dave on 7th for the pic!

Updated 11:30 a.m. 

Speaking of Dave on 7th... he notes that the milling machine lurks nearby...

Updated 10/16 

The milling has been moved back to Monday and Tuesday... also, Clinton Street between Houston and Delancey is also in for a milling...

Thursday's parting shot

A ghost story on Third Street between Avenue A and Avenue B... pic by Stacie Joy. Looks great at night too!