6BC Garden News

Poetry Reading -- May 12

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:39:00 +0000

Poets Barbara Henning, Kimberly Lyons, and Tony Iantosca read in the garden. Reading will start at 3pm. And we will probably have some refreshments afterwards.

Barbara Henning is the author of seven collections of poetry and three novels. Her most recent books are a collection of poetry and prose, Cities & Memory (Chax), a novel, Thirty Miles from Rosebud, and a chapbook, A Slow Process (Monkey Puzzle). A Swift Passage is forthcoming this year from Quale Press. She is also the author/editor of a book of interviews, Looking Up Harryette Mullen (Belladonna). Barbara grew up in Detroit and has lived in New York City since 1983, except for a few years in Tucson. She teaches for Long Island University in Brooklyn, as well as for Naropa University.

Kimberly Lyons is the author most recently of these books of poetry: Rouge (Instance Press, 2012), The Practice of Residue (Subpress, 2012) and Asterik 11, a set of poems in broadside form (Few + Further Press, 2012). Her essay on the work of poet Joe Ceravalo is currently online at Jacket 2 in a feature on Joe Ceravalo edited by Vincent Katz. She lived on Avenue A and 11th street for 13 years and now lives in Brooklyn where she works at the Brooklyn Women's Shelter and publishes Lunar Chandelier Press.

Tony Iantosca is a poet living in Brooklyn, New York. His poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in the following journals and little magazines: Talisman, Death and Life of Great American Cities, Lungfull!, Barnstorm, Poems by Sunday, Brooklyn Paramount, By the Overpass, and Poets for Living Waters. His first chapbook, Team Burnout, is forthcoming from Overpass Books in the summer of 2013. He currently teaches English composition at Long Island University.

Orientation for all volunteers!!! Sunday, April 28

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:52:00 +0000

New and old, old and young, get thee down to the garden!!!

Sunday, April 28, rain date Sunday, May 5.

Get a new key, sign up for open hours, commune with the plants and your fellow gardeners. Wow.

Orientation--for the new season, Saturday, April 13 at 11am

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:08:00 +0000

Come on down, you long-time volunteers and new comers. We're going to go over the garden rules, sign up for open hours, pay dues, become acquainted with the new lock and new keys.

Rain date: Sunday, April 14 at 11.

Member Orientation!!!!! March 30 at 11am

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:56:00 +0000

Come on down to the garden.

If you've been wanting to volunteer, now is the time to show up and get the scoop.

Has spring sprung? We are not sure, but we know it will happen.... eventually. We're gonna give the weather a hopeful little nudge by meeting, going over the rules, and launching our season.

Be there!

Rain date is Saturday, April 6, also at 11 am.

The next scheduled orientation after this one is planned for Saturday, April 13, also at 11. with a rain date of Sunday, April 14

Free Concert, 10/2 @ 6pm

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Turli Tava will play a free concert on Tuesday, October 2 at 6pm.

The new world music group, Turli Tava hails from the streets of New York City. With its unique blend of textures, colors, cultures and sounds, it brings forth a fresh take on traditional Balkan tunes, as well as inspiring originals by the group's members. Flamenco guitarist Dan Nadel and Jazz bassist Daniel Ori grew up in Israel, Classical clarinetist Vasko Dukovski is originally from Macedonia, and master percussionist Brahim Fribgane is from Morocco. The four, all prominent instrumentalists, crossed paths in Astoria, the world's most multicultural neighborhood. Turli Tava blends enchanting Macedonian and Mediterranean melodies in a dynamic improvisational atmosphere, maintaining the the explosive danceable rhythms and energy of the Balkan music. The band's name has its origins in the Turkish words turli (=mixed) and tava (=pottery dish.) The quartet will be recording its debut album in late 2012.

Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:11:00 +0000

Starting at 12 noon, a site specific play will be performed in our garden.

Master Dallows @ 12pm
written by Patrick Shaw, directed by Lillian Meredith

More info here:

http://communitygardenproject.wordpress.com/the-south/

And then on Sunday at 2pm, we will be treated to a number of jazz ensembles:

Concert on Monday (9/24) @ 6pm

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:13:00 +0000

Monday, September 24 at 6pm

Gotham Bassoon Ensemble:
Featuring Gili Sharett, Gilbert Dejean, Don McGeen and Atsuko Sato, the Gotham Bassoon Ensemble is an all-bassoon quartet. The musicians are all orchestral bassoon players and recording artists who play on Broadway, the American Symphony, NY City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and more, and who love getting together to play chamber music together. There will be some baroque, some classical, some opera and some jazz tunes. Music by Vivaldi, Verdi, The Beatles, +, all arranged for bassoons.

When have you seen four bassoons in one place? When have you heard four bassoons all playing together? This will be fly.

And there may even be cupcakes!!!!

Please attend!

Tonight's (9/18) concert canceled!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Because of the bad weather tonight's concert has been canceled. We hope to reschedule Turli Tava on a better day.

Watch this space for more info.

Concert! Tuesday, 9/18, at 6pm. Free!!

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:54:00 +0000

On Tuesday, September 18 at 6pm, we will be treated to the international sounds of Turli Tava.

The new world music group, Turli Tava hails from the streets of New York City. With its unique blend of textures, colors, cultures and sounds, it brings forth a fresh take on traditional Balkan tunes, as well as inspiring originals by the group's members. Flamenco guitarist Dan Nadel and Jazz bassist Daniel Ori grew up in Israel, Classical clarinetist Vasko Dukovski is originally from Macedonia, and master percussionist Brahim Fribgane is from Morocco. The four, all prominent instrumentalists, crossed paths in Astoria, the world's most multicultural neighborhood. Turli Tava blends enchanting Macedonian and Mediterranean melodies in a dynamic improvisational atmosphere, maintaining the the explosive danceable rhythms and energy of the Balkan music. The quartet will be recording its debut album in late 2012.

And save the date: Monday, September 24 at 6pm, Gili Sharett and The Gotham Bassoon Ensemble will play in the garden.

Free Concert!!!! Tuesday at 6:30

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:56:00 +0000

On Tuesday, 9/11, starting at 6:30 pm, the PubliQuartet will play a free concert in the garden.

Formed in 2010, PUBLIQuartet injects fresh perspective into the world of Classical music. Graduates of The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, and Mannes College of Music, each member contributes to a collective background in classical, jazz, world and electro acoustic performance. They aim to present music from the classical cannon, contemporary compositions, and open-form improvisations which extend the stylistic norms of the traditional string quartet. Check them out: http://www.publiquartet.com/.

This is the third season that PubliQuartet will perform in our garden - it's become a tradition!

All are welcome; please invite your friends and neighbors in the community.

Art on 4th -- this Saturday and Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:56:00 +0000

Frequent garden visitor Lauren Edmonds will have work up this weekend at Art on 4th.

Lauren takes photos in the garden, then she paints from the images using digital technology.

Here's an example:

So, go and see more beautiful garden life. Here's info about the show:

The Cooper Square Committee is hosting a weekend of art at:

4th Street Photo Gallery

67 E. 4th Street (2/3Aves)

NYC

Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26

2pm - 8pm both days

The show closes Sunday @ 8pm

This is in conjunction with the Fringe Festival and the FAB 4th Street Block Party to benefit all the arts organizations on East 4th Street.

The garden appears on NYC Mummy

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:11:00 +0000

Volunteer Sarah Dallas has written a post about the garden.

Check it out!

http://www.nycmummy.com/post/28082954116/gardens

Sadly, Sarah and her family are leaving us and returning to London. We hope to see them back in NYC soon.

Happy trails!

Music in the garden!

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:13:00 +0000

On Sunday, July 29, from 3:00 till 4:30 pm, Nora Balaban and her group will play for us.

Come on down!

Last 2012 New Member Orientation/Workday Jul 14

noreply@blogger.com (Ozmotic Media) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:29:00 +0000

**THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE*

Sat July 14, 11am in the Garden.

This is the last new member orientation and coinciding workday until next year. To become a 6BC Member and obtain a garden key, you must attend one of these orientations, participate in a workday, and pay annual dues of $25.

More membership information

Garden photo book

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:53:00 +0000

A few people have asked me how they can get a copy of the book of photos that Adam and Erica put together a few years ago. You can buy one here:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/223286

Not cheap! Erica says that she will donate any moneys generated from the sale of this book to the garden.

Next New Member Orientation: Wed Jun 13

noreply@blogger.com (Ozmotic Media) — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:34:00 +0000

7pm in the Garden.

This is the next scheduled orientation for prospective new members, and will be held weather permitting. If raining, we will reschedule. There will be a coinciding workday TBD.
To become a 6BC Member and obtain a garden key, you must attend one of these orientations, participate in a workday, and pay annual dues of $25.

More membership information

Orientation on May 16 has been canceled!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:00 +0000

Because of thunderstorms, orientation on Wednesday, May 16 has been canceled and rescheduled.

Orientation for new volunteers will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 11:30am.

A work day will follow this orientation.

Please try to attend!! Even if you only have 45 mins.

2012 New Member Orientations

noreply@blogger.com (Ozmotic Media) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:55:00 +0000

May 16 | June 13 | July 11
7pm in the garden.
To become a 6BC Member and obtain a garden key, you must attend one of these orientations, participate in a workday, and pay annual dues of $25.

More membership information

End of the season

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:44:00 +0000

The season is over--I guess. But it's been so warm, it's hard to tell.

Long-time volunteer Sabine sent along some photos to share:

Photos by Sabine Heubusch

Bee Picture

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Check out this image from visitor Toni Elliott.

I've tried to take photos with bees, but mostly end up with pictures of blurs.

Do you have garden pictures you'd like to share? Be in touch and we can try to get them up on the blog.

Thanks, Toni, for sharing your work!

storm

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:20:00 +0000

Thanks to John and John and Christina for putting all the garden furniture away. We are well braced for the storm!

Sadly, John Molloy has had to postpone his marriage, which was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Everyone be careful and take good care!

Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Garden volunteers Bob and John will exchange wedding vows in the garden on Saturday, August 27 at 1pm.

Congrats!

Concert!

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:13:00 +0000

On Wednesday, August 17, starting at 6:30, the Publiquartet will play in the garden.

Check them out here:

http://www.publiquartet.com

And come on down!

Sign up for open hours

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:55:00 +0000

It's really summer

noreply@blogger.com (Katherine) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:40:00 +0000

There is no denying it now. Summer for real. Come down and check out the plants. Everything is enormous!

And hey, if you are a member and you have not done so already (or even if you have!), please sign up for open hours. There's lots of free space on the calendar--some days in July and lots in August and September.

Thanks!