Friday, April 23, 2010

Come see "Fragments from the Democracy Wall!"

Come see fragments from the:  Carroll Gardens Democracy Wall tonight at Teachers College/Columbia University!
Triada

"A fantastic evening of arts that will undoubtedly be social-change food for thought. If you're still hungry afterwards... well, we promise there will be snacks.

That's right. GiSCA Palooza 2010 promises to be an amazing event!!! Just remember to bring your friends, bring your neighbors, bring whomever, because the participants of Palooza are going to be bringing "it".




The Global Initiative for Social Change through the Arts presents:

GiSCA Palooza 2010
An Evening of the Arts and Social Change

April 23rd * 7-9pm
Milbank Chapel, Teachers College

Join us for a participatory, multidisciplinary production of space and sound, disruption and magic, featuring works ranging from John Cage's "In the Name of the Holocaust" to Eve Ensler's "Vagina Monologues," original film and spoken word, and an installation of the Democracy Wall from Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn by Triada Samaras.

Come to provoke and be provoked. Dialogue will be facilitated throughout by Prof. John Baldacchino (Art & Art Education) and Prof. Molly Quinn (Curriculum & Teaching). Free refreshments and an after-party to follow.

Co-Sponsored by the Teachers College Vice President's Diversity and Community Initiatives Fund.

Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations. Address these requests to the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities at (212)678-3689, keller@tc.columbia.edu, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 
(212)678-3853 V/TTY, jaech@tc.columbia.edu

Thursday, April 1, 2010

More info on the CBID Dinner April 11

HELLO FROM CORD!

THIS MESSAGE IN FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE CBID, LUCY KOTEEN, REGARDING THE APRIL 11TH Dinner:

"Just so you know, we don't refer to this as a gala or dinner dance. I don't want to scare anyone off by them having visions of fancy gowns flowing on the dance floor. CBID is a political club and so there is a lot more political schmoozing than dancing taking place. There is a DJ .....For those who enjoy dancing, I do encourage you to partake. I call it an awards dinner and it is the annual fundraiser for CBID. Funds raised, go, in part, to support political candidates that the membership endorses. (A good reason to be a member so you can participate in those endorsement meetings and votes!)

People dress in a variety of fashions at the dinner. Men typically in suits and women in business attire or "party" dress, but there are no flowing gowns.

Cocktails and hor d'oeurves will start at 5:30 and the buffet dinner about 6:30 with the award ceremony following dinner. I recommend getting there on time to take advantage of the open bar and appetizers. The event is an opportunity to talk to political representatives in an informal friendly environment.

I hope that many of you will be able to attend and support yourselves and your colleagues who we are honoring for their dedicated work to create a clean Gowanus canal and neighborhood. Take advantage of reserving a table for $800."

Feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to reserve a seat. My cell is 718-938-3935.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING IN SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH BROOKLYN COALITION.

Regards,

Lucy Koteen,
President CBID

CORD HISTORY:

With the "Protect Our Homes" petition, CORD was formed in May, 2007. This petition arose as an overwhelmingly negative response to the coming of the over-sized 360 Smith Street Development at the corner of Smith Street and Second Place (Aka Oliver House; aka 131 Second Place). This petition, which had well over three thousand signatures, led to a new zoning text amendment in summer of 2008.

To: Our Elected Officials, Community Leaders, The MTA:
(MAY, 2007)

We the undersigned Carroll Gardens homeowners and residents, are appalled by the "as of right" ruling which allows owners and developers to erect buildings in our neighborhood with no regard to the impact they will present to our quality of life and the value of our homes........

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?crlgrdns