Black Mountain Wine House

Things are coming together for the next Gowanus Nite Market in March - stay tuned.  In the meantime, get your Gowanus fix at Black Mountain Wine House.  The next in my Gowanus Love series, this has to be the most romantic setting yet.  The best feature of Black Mountain is the fireplace - I love the coziness and campfire smell.  It's a very welcome environment from the harsh windy coldness of winter.  The lights are dim and walls are lined with bottles of wine.  Michael, the manager, said his favorite wine is tempranillo.  He also gave a little history of the venue - the building started as a pharmacy, then a bakery, an artist's gallery, and now the Wine House.  Black Mountain also has a kitchen that's open until midnight, serving tapas and a variety of cheeses.  Come on a Tuesday for "Fondue Tuesdays."  Come on New Year's and drink out of a gigantic wine glass that's about 2 feet tall!

Black Mountain Wine House 415 Union St (between Smith St & Hoyt St), Brooklyn, NY 11231

Also, don't forget to come to this event TONIGHT where I'll be sketching:

THE NEW COLLAGE EVENT LIVE ART SHOW! Tuesday, February 19th! 7:00pm until 12:00am ***FREE ADMISSION***

At "The DL" 95 DELANCEY ST SOUTH WEST CORNER OF DELANCEY AND LUDLOW

THE NEW COLLAGE & FOKUS PRESENT: INSIGHT's LOVE AFFAIRS RELEASE PARTY with LIVE ART & AMAZING DJS!!

I'm in another art show TOMORROW!  And it's in Manhattan, so it's easy to get to :)  Here's the facebook event.  Event details:

Savior ElMundo & FOKUS presents "THE NEW COLLAGE: Celebrating the launch of INSIGHT Magazine's Love Affairs issue"

THE NEW COLLAGE EVENT LIVE ART SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tuesday, February 19th! 7:00pm until 12:00am ***FREE ADMISSION***

"COLLAGE" @ DINNER ON LUDLOW 95 DELANCEY ST SOUTH WEST CORNER OF DELANCEY AND LUDLOW IF I U WANT TO RSVP FOR DINNER RSVP HERE http://www.thedl-nyc.com/

DJ Tahleim ,DJ DAX, DJ ANAMATED, DJ TWREXX provide the evening's soundtrack with an eclectic mix of Afro rhythms, Salsa, Classic and rare grooves.

ART FROM THE MAGAZINE (http://www.fokus.org/insight release date: 2/13) WILL BE ON DISPLAY.

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS INCLUDE Chris Roberts-Antieau, Neil Berger, Gigi Chen, DEST, Naomi Edmondson, Savior El Mundo, Anca Gray, Eileen Lei Kerff Peit-Frere, KONFUCIUS, IDOL, Mariama Rafetna, Wynona Rolfe, Michael Sorgatz, Katherine Toukhy, Emily Wen, Yelena Zivkovich

LIVE ART BEING PAINTED BY We have some of the most talented artists in the scene painting live every week Alexander Reynoso, Ben Angotti, Kenny Hardwork, Pesu, Ralph Serrano, Liz Bajo, Marthalicia Matarrita, Ramon Trif, Yu Sato, Hannah Perrine Mode, Ashley Ayala, Brian M Convery, Kim Possible, Byron McCray, Shino Chain, Artista La Negra, Mindy Steffen, Arielle Mason, Tara Feather , D'Leon Scheg, Lisete Alcalde, Marivel Mejia, Giannina Gutierrez, Amy Isd, El Kouhen, Zineb, Andre Trenier, Optimo Primo, Lexi Bella, Chris Diaz, Tara Feather, Nelson Host Santiago, Maria Estevez, Polly Amelia, Payne, Emma Cassiraghi, Carmen Acuna, Layla Jade, Miozotis Pumara, Jessie Corsino, Erica Shmerica, Samantha Corey, Danielle Mastrion and many more... ... Savior ElMundo presents "COLLAGE" - A weekly networking event bringing together artists of all mediums in an effort to unite and promote the underground New York art scene.

If you appreciate good music, a sexy vibe, fun people, food that is simply delish WITH AMAZING DRINKS!!!... Then join us for an early evening of socializing & dancing at "COLLAGE" every tuesday.

Every Tuesday! FREE ADMISSION *** Every Tuesday! FREE ADMISSION ***

The Stoop 2012

Mindy indy is participating in another fun-filled event this Saturday!  I'll be teaching people of all ages how to draw comics at The Stoop 2012 in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn this Saturday August 11th from 2-7pm.  The Stoop will feature live performances, DJs, games, activities, interactive arts stations, live art and many prizes, such as DJ101 class courtesy of Scratch DJ Academy, several fitness classes courtesy of Triomph Fitness, Health & Wellness, Dance Class passes from Mark Morris Dance Co., Hair care products from Doris of NY, passes to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and more.

The Stoop is brought to you by an awesome group called FOKUS (Fighting Obstacles Knowing Ultimate Success).  Atiba Edwards started the group at the college I went to (University of Michigan) and I did a few events with the group back in the day - I did caricatures of people in U of M's diag.  Years passed, we fell out of touch (as happens with college peeps), and one day Atiba walks into the art supply store I work at in Brooklyn!  It's so random and great to reconnect with people like that!  Glad to be involved with FOKUS again.

Here's more about the event:

For the fifth year in a row, FOKUS will present The Stoop, a celebration of art, music and life. This fun and free event will be held on August 11, 2012 in Fort Greene Park (Myrtle Ave and N. Portland Ave) in Brooklyn, NY from 2-7pm and is designed for folks of all ages!

Stoops are known for being a place for people to gather, relax, share stories and have a good time. This event mimics that by bringing together artists and the community into one space for a fun celebration in the park.

The event is currently sponsored by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Brooklyn Arts Council, IZZE Sparkling Juice, Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, Scratch DJ Academy, Triomph Fitness, Health & Wellness, Soul Of Brooklyn, MoCADA, MAChO, Montana Colors and Xmental Inc.

If you are interested in being a STOOP 2012 volunteer, please contact Atiba T. Edwards, The Stoop program director, at thestoop2012@gmail.com.

The Stoop 2012: A Free Celebration of Arts, Music and Life August 11, 2012 from 2pm - 7pm Ft. Greene Park Myrtle Ave between N. Portland Ave and Washington Park (300 Myrtle Ave - if an address is needed for GPS) Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Music all day by: DJ Polarity

Performances by: ScienZe Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band Ayodele Alli Nyendo Arts

Interactive Art Stations: Vinyl Artwork w/ Scratch DJ Academy Live Mural w/ Xmental Inc. Cooking Demo w/ Myrtle Eats Fresh Comic Design w/ Mindy Steffen Terracotta Pot Painting w/ Anna The Bumble Bee of FOKUS HIP-HOP Jeopardy w/ FOKUS Cru T-Shirt Design w/ FOKUS Cru

Games & Activities: Obstacle Course w/ MAChO Bean-Bag Toss Tournament Tug-Of-War Egg Race Hula Hoops OGO Sport Games Connect 4 and other Board Game Tournaments & MORE

Directions: via Train B/Q/R to Dekalb Ave 2/3/4/5 to Nevins St. G to Fulton St C to Lafayette St

via Bus B54 to Myrtle Ave-N. Portland B57 / B62 / B69 to Park Ave-N Portland St.

via Car Take Flatbush Ave Extension and turn right onto Myrtle Ave Take Vanderbilt Ave and turn left onto Myrtle Ave From Manhattan Bridge: Continue onto Flatbush Extension then turn left onto Myrtle Ave. From Brooklyn Bridge: Turn left onto Tillary St then turn right onto Flatbush Ext. and turn left onto Myrtle Ave

That's all from the facebook event.