Brooklyn art book fair bkabf is an alternative art book fair taking place. It is 35 acres of bustling activity, shared by families born into the neighborhood, recent immigrants, and young renters. Marielle solan mccarren park pool time out says this newly renovated chlorinated mecca sits at the border of williamsburg and greenpoint, making it a beacon for north brooklyn dwellers. Problems at mccarren park pool have a neighborhood worried. The waterfront park, although mostly a concrete jungle, is still a great patch of open space with incredible views. It is located on the border of williamsburg and greenpoint and is bordered by nassau avenue, bayard street, lorimer street and north 12th street. The pool closed in 1984 and sat unused until the summer of 2005, when the empty pool basin opened as a popular venue for concerts, dance, and movies. Aug 01, 2008 for three years rock n roll has had a great summer romance at mccarren park pool in brooklyn.
Brooklyn art book fair, queer cult pride, take the l whats. The mccarren park pool was one of 11 outdoor public pools that would open that year, paid for with wpa funds and orchestrated by thencommissioner of the new york parks department, robert mosesthe infamous public official now known for his massive midcentury renewal and development projects, both the successful the triborough bridge and. Summerscreen is all about booze, blankets to sit on, and watching a free movie on our gigantic screen. The museum of arts and design is accepting applications for its 2021 burke prize image courtesy the brooklyn art book fair before the mccarren park pool is inundated with sweaty swimmers, stop by. In september 2002, fny did its first mccarren park pool greenpoint, brooklyn page, assuming it would remain forlornly moribund forever. Its been quite a party at mccarren park pool, but the days.
Mccarren park pool attractions in greenpoint, new york. Brooklyn art book fair kicks off tonight the millions. The mccarren pool was built in 1936 by the wpa work program during the great depression. Most of the festivities are located at the mccarren park play center 776. Also, some of the featured work comes from bushwick makers, which gives you even more reason to venture out of the neighborhood briefly this weekend. Instant iwasthere concerts in the big, empty pool basin by m. The show took place at the play center next to the outdoor pool. At a drinking fountain near the driedout basin of mccarren pool in greenpoint, a dozen kids fight over a narrow jet of water. Brooklyn art book fair bkabf is an alternative art book fair taking place this year on friday and saturday at mccarren pool that will showcase the artwork and craft of artists and zine makers alike. Early bird and night owl lap swim hours are also available at select sites. Marielle solan mccarren park pool time out says this newly renovated chlorinated mecca sits at the border of williamsburg and greenpoint, making it a beacon for north brooklyn.
After nearly three decades of disuse, the mccarren park pool and recreation center reopened in june in a revamped facility following a 50million. Mccarren park pool 832 lorimer st brooklyn, ny 11222 whether youre a native or just in town for a few weeks, you can not get the real brooklyn experience with a visit to mccarren park pool. Mccarren park is a public park in brooklyn, new york city. Report from brooklyn art book fair 2018 arthurious. Greenpointers were diligently working out at mccaren parks play center, the gymnasium.
Discover new titles and publishers at the brooklyn art. Jun 14, 2019 featuring some 40 independent, artistrun presses and organizations, the fair takes place june 14th and 15th, 2019 at mccarren park pool in williamsburg, brooklyn. We are pleased to be participating in the third annual brooklyn art book fair hosted by. Nitehawk cinema movies and mealtime come together at this brooklyn triplex serving brunch, dinner and midnight snacks washed down with adult beverages. Outdoor pools except mini pools will close for on sunday, september 8, 2019. Held at the mccarren park pool, the first brooklyn art book fair, coproduced by bruce high quality foundation university and endless editions, kept to the diy roots of its featured zinemakers and independent publishing companies. Event badge listeners gathered on the pool deck to listen to artist performances. Brooklyn art book fair is an annual artist book and zine fair occurring in early summer at the mccarran park play center in williamsburg, brooklyn. At its height, 6,800 people could swim at the same time. Jul 17, 2012 after nearly three decades of disuse, the mccarren park pool and recreation center reopened in june in a revamped facility following a 50million dollar facelift, but brooklyn s largest pool has. The first edition of the brooklyn art book fair hyperallergic. Find mccarren park pool venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Mccarren park pool tickets and event calendar brooklyn, ny.
Jul 05, 2012 when mccarren park pool reopened in brooklyn last week after 28 years, it was hailed as a grand civic achievement and, perhaps, a milestone for a new social dynamic in new york city, one in which. Born in 1936, a child of a wpa project, the pool lived approximately 48 years before suffering a massive coronary and dying out. Weve spared no expense curating out our hotel, from complimentary comforts like wifi, a continental breakfast and luggage storage to a stateofthe art fitness center and one. Reopening day for the mccarren park pool, june 28, 2012 by. Opened in 1906 and originally named greenpoint park, the park was. Book now at 28 restaurants near mccarren park on opentable.
The 2008 lineup can be found on our calendar page or at jellynycs website. Mccarren pool that will showcase the artwork and craft of artists and zine. With its newly renovated running track, plus soccer fields, bocce ball pits, handball courts and a jungle gymesque fitness corner, williamsburgs 35acre mccarren park is one of the more crowded outdoor recreation spots in brooklyn. For three years rock n roll has had a great summer romance at mccarren park pool in brooklyn. Mccarren park brooklyn, new york playground, sports. Modern rooms are equipped with a flatscreen tv and a refrigerator. Mccarren park pool in brooklyn, ny 11222 citysearch. Find upcoming events, shows tonight, show schedules, event schedules, box office info, venue directions, parking and seat maps for mccarren park pool in brooklyn at.
News about williamsburg, brooklyn s mccarren park pool. News about williamsburg, brooklyns mccarren park pool. Running tracks, baseball fields, a large kids playground, a large outdoor pool, tennis and soccer field, this is a perfect place to do. The story of greenpoints mccarren park pool has the makings of a great saga.
In true new york fashion, change came rapidly thereafter, as it first became a premier music venue, with big names like blondie and wilco appearing, and after that, a fullblown restoration of the pool was engineered. Discover new titles and publishers at the brooklyn art book fair. On friday night there are several performances including zebadiah. Mccarren park pool attractions in greenpoint, new york kids. Featuring some 40 independent, artistrun presses and organizations, the fair takes place june 14th and 15th, 2019 at mccarren park pool in williamsburg, brooklyn. Located within the 35acre mccarren park, mccarren pool was one of eleven pools opened by robert moses in 1936. Spin jelly nyc will yet again be hosting a series of free concerts on sundays. The brooklyn art book fair has a more playful air about it than many other new york book fairs. Endless editions presents the third annual brooklyn art book fair dedicated to showcasing publications, original art, and editioned work by underrepresented and emerging artists and writers.
The brooklyn art book fair has invited underrecognized and. Jessica jimenez, an 11yearold with an exhilarating smile and braces, doesnt take part in the wet tussle. The event is presented by endless editions, and features underrepresented emerging artists and writers. Mccarren park may not be as large or famous as prospect park or central park but it offers everything one could ask for as a nearby resident.
Get great prices on tickets for upcoming mccarren park pool occasions at. Originally, it was both a destination and neighborhood trophy. Marielle solan mccarren park pool time out says this newly renovated chlorinated mecca sits at the border of williamsburg and greenpoint, making it a. She sits with her sisters, cousin, and grandparents in the park and marvels at the empty pool. Water fight at mccarren park pool the brooklyn rail. We welcome any discussion surrounding this exciting new venue. Nyc birthday clowns love coming out to mccarren park and cant wait until the next time. A park equally valued and cherished in greenpoint and williamsburg, mccarren park is the site of endless games of kickball, soccer, baseball, bocce, handball, basketball, football, and tennis, running meets and playground antics. Mccarren park was recently renovated and it never ceases to amaze. It is operated by the new york city department of parks and recreation. Located within mccarren park, the pool was constructed with new deal funding provided under thenpresident franklin delano roosevelt and was one of 11 opened in 1936 by moses, then the city. Murals coming to mccarren play center pavilion, brooklyn.
Mccarren park is home to the mccarren park pool and play center, completed in 2012 to be respite on hot days and a yearround center of community life. I do hope the concerts move down to the waterfront, because they are obviously going to be missed. This 36acre community park is a heartofwilliamsburg oasis complete with athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, and the vast mccarren park pool. The mccarren pool rehabilitation is probably one of the most exciting ones, especially if you have a family and are living in the area. Mccarren park pool brooklyn tickets, schedule, seating. Fair attendees moved past gymgoers and community center regulars into the shallow shoebox of a gymnasium lined. May 23, 2018 the brooklyn art book fair has invited underrecognized and under the radar publishers and organizations to share their work this weekend. Bushwick artists will exhibit their work at the brooklyn art book fair. Jul 06, 2016 the mccarren pool was built in 1936 by the wpa work program during the great depression. May 15, 2017 image courtesy the brooklyn art book fair before the mccarren park pool is inundated with sweaty swimmers, stop by for the brooklyn art book fair on may 1920. Apr 17, 2007 concerts, performances, activities, and community events at mccarren park pool. A seasonal pool with lounge chairs and cabanas and a fitness centre are offered to guests. We welcome any discussion surrounding this exciting new venue and historic landmark in williamsburg, brooklyn. The brooklyn art book fair has invited underrecognized and undertheradar publishers and organizations to share their work this weekend.
Before the mccarren park pool is inundated with sweaty swimmers, stop by for the brooklyn art book fair on may 1920. Concerts, performances, activities, and community events at mccarren park pool. Admission to the fair is free and open to the public. When mccarren park pool reopened in brooklyn last week after 28 years, it was hailed as a grand civic achievement and, perhaps, a milestone for a.
Endless editions presents the third annual brooklyn art book fair. Bushwick artists will exhibit their work at the brooklyn art. Perhaps thats because its only in its second year, or maybe it has something to do with its. Bkabf seeks to invert the typical book fair model by providing tables and space to all of its exhibitors free of cost. May 28, 2018 event badge listeners gathered on the pool deck to listen to artist performances. Brooklyn art book fair international print center new york. Mccarren park pool 776 lorimer street, williamsburg, brooklyn. A seasonal pool with lounge chairs and cabanas and a fitness center are offered to guests.
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