Category Archives: Brooklyn

Karen’s posts about Brooklyn.

Summer Begins

by Karen Posted on June 30, 2012

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about ancestors.  The spirits of the ancestors of the Canarsee and Nyack who live in this part of the world.   But also of my own ancestors, whose blood continues to course through my veins.  … Continue reading →

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Spring Returns to Bay Ridge

by Karen Posted on March 22, 2012

It’s not as if we had much of a winter. And it’s way too early, but  Bay Ridge has suddenly burst into bloom. The tiny red buds on the vines grow into beautiful leaves which people have warned me is … Continue reading →

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Daniela Hoff Dance Company – Shadowlands

by Karen Posted on November 22, 2011

Shadowlands Daniela Hoff Dance Company 2011 Wave Rising Series John Ryan White Wave Theater Friday, October 28, 2011 All photos by Steven Schreiber Daniela Hoff’s Shadowlands is a somber work that explores the subject of fear, “from simple worries to … Continue reading →

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As Seen At The DUMBO Arts Festival – 01

by Karen Posted on September 27, 2011

I wish that I could credit this dance company, but I couldn’t find them listed anywhere in the guide to the festival.  Judging by the apparatus, which was a gigantic seesaw that moved according to how the dancers distributed their … Continue reading →

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Corn Fields of Bay Ridge

by Karen Posted on August 26, 2011

One thing that I love about summer time in Bay Ridge is watching this little corn field come to life.  It’s just someone’s front yard and the light isn’t exactly spectacular, but every year they grow beautiful corn. Since I … Continue reading →

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Katja Essen’s Skydancer at Indie Screen

by Karen Posted on June 8, 2011

It’s said that there isn’t a single high rise building in the New York City skyline that wasn’t touched by the hand of a Mohawk.  For generations, Mohawk ironworkers and high steel workers have taken on the very dangerous job … Continue reading →

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Sky Dancer – Film by Katja Essen

by Karen Posted on May 26, 2011

I’m so excited to learn about this documentary film, which is coming to the Brooklyn Film Festival in early June.   I just ordered my ticket to see it. Based on what I saw in the trailer, Katja Essen’s Sky … Continue reading →

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