The secondoldest of brooklyns independent bookstores, heres a book store was founded in 1975 by sylvia levy. A cozier offshoot of the loftlike powerhouse arena in dumbo, this bookstore has an excellent childrens book section and hosts all of the minichains events for kids. Find electronic stores in dumbo, brooklyn, ny on yellowbook. Were going to share 12 amazing things to do in dumbo, brooklyn one of new yorks most scenic and beautiful neighborhoods. For those prices, however, you can expect mintcondition new units and some incredible views. New yorks only all poetry bookstore, berls celebrates art, creativity. Now, these dusty, quirky, oftenmalodorous treasure troves of recycled literature are a rare, but hearty, brooklyn breed. Powerhouse on 8th in park slope joins neighborhood solar panel. Once overshadowed by its sibling on the other side of the brooklyn bridge, kings county is now regarded as a nexus of the everchanging nyc art scene. The dumbo neighborhood of brooklyn, once warehouses and longshoremen, is now hot and hip.
But if you know where to look, you can still find a homeand even make a little cashfor your boxes of yellowed, dog. An acronym for down under the manhattan bridge overpass, dumbo is the waterfront development that fans out from the nascent brooklyn bridge park. Along the waterfront there is a really good photography exhibition on display. Dumbo, brooklyn 12 best things to do nyc travel guide.
Sep 29, 2014 the secondoldest of brooklyns independent bookstores, heres a book store was founded in 1975 by sylvia levy. How it works afterparty book stores faq contact rsvp how it works. We may be able to ship books directly to you our contact info is below. As you walk through the second tower of the bridge, you will be nearing one of two exits from the bridge. Dumbo is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in brooklyn, with prices easily rivaling those of downtown manhattan for both sales and rentals.
Under the udala trees paperback by chinelo okparanta. Five writers in london between the wars, an engrossing group portrait of five women writers, including virginia woolf, who moved to londons mecklenburgh square in search of new freedom in their. Greenlight bookstore an independent bookstore in the. But may is also a good market month, with dumbo s shop the archway festival and one of several annual art shows by the brooklyn waterfront artists coalition. This small area of brooklyn was once a disused area of not much going on but it is now a popular tourist destination with wonderful views of manhattan and the brooklyn bridge to be seen from the main park. Aug 11, 2015 here are the top things to do in dumbo. A walk across the brooklyn bridge, however, is the attraction least likely to inspire you to don a disguise. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The only thing you cant do is showrooming aka, taking smartphone pictures of book covers, then buying them on amazon later. Home to worldrenowned art book publisher powerhouse books, the arena is a gallery, boutique, book store, performance, and events space located at 37 main street, in new york citys scenic dumbo neighborhood. Back in the day, you knew your neighborhood used bookstore.
Start your tour in iconic manhattan before hopping on the commuter ferry for a short ride across the east river to brooklyn, enjoying great views of the brooklyn and manhattan bridges as we cruise. Fellow barber is committed to elevating the craft of barbering. Dumbo which stands for down under the manhattan bridge overpass is widely known as the neighborhood that welcomes travelers into brooklyn from manhattan. Best bookstores in dumbo, brooklyn, ny 11201 the powerhouse arena, usagi ny, berls brooklyn poetry shop, p s book shop, brooklyn book festival. The only thing you cant do is showrooming aka, taking smartphone pictures. Greenlight is a newcomer to the brooklyn indie bookstore scene. Join us for a virtual event for francesca wades new book square haunting. This will be immediately following our regular storytime. Greenlight offers autographed editions of books by great authors who have visited the store for readings or stock signings. Dumbo, an acronym for down under the manhattan bridge overpass, is a neighborhood in the new york city borough of brooklyn. But may is also a good market month, with dumbos shop the archway festival and one of several annual art shows by the brooklyn waterfront artists coalition. Click here for a complete list of current staff picks. A marketplace, a rooftop bar, a pastry shop and more. Dumbo or dumbo, short for down under the manhattan bridge overpass is a neighborhood in the new york city borough of brooklyn.
The best childrens bookstores in nyc mommypoppins things. You will come to a fork in the walkway to the left, there is a small set of stairs going down off the bridge. Note that as the ferry leaves shortly after the tour starts, you must be on time. On an itinerary inspired by the new york times and conducted by urban adventures, discover one of. Offering uninterrupted views of the lower manhattan skyline, this 85acre park is a great destination for a picnic, afternoon stroll, or even various sporting activities and special events in the warmer months. Every sunday morning, theres an activitypacked storytime, often starring local kidlit authors reading their work or brooklyn musicians playing their songs. The powerhouse arenaa laboratory for creative thought. On an itinerary inspired by the new york times and conducted by urban adventures, discover one of the most. The single best time of year to enjoy brooklyns market scene is in the month of december when brooklyns many holiday markets spring up in schools, concert halls, and plazas. We provide highquality haircuts, shaves, beard trims, and our signature hangover treatment in a welcoming environment.
Take the f to york street or the ac to high street. Until further notice the shop is closed and all our events are on hold. Dumbo brooklyn 2020 all you need to know before you go. Jun 05, 2019 a marketplace, a rooftop bar, a pastry shop and more.
Find wine shop in dumbo, brooklyn, ny on yellowbook. Located at 28 adams street in the dumbo section of brooklyn, the 2,000squarefoot marquee showroom and retail space is unlike any other in new york city. New york times journeys dumbo, the new brooklyn marriott. Childrens book stores in brooklyn, new york shopikon. Just bunny and the great fire rescue childrens event, storytime, author signing childrens saturday may 02, 2020 11. We provide highquality haircuts, shaves, beard trims, and our signature hangover treatment in a.
Brooklyn roasting has brought the coffee tradition back to the waterfront. Did you know the brooklyn eagle has a new office in dumbo. Many of these childrens bookstores host kidfriendly activities, including readalouds, author events, and writing workshops. Day sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday. When it comes to readings, events, festivals, and troves of small press books brooklyn is unmatched. We have blazed a trail through the staid book publishing industry, releasing books that have sparked cultural trends and redefined commonly held perceptions of the purpose and role of art books in. Some of us have previously worked down under the manhattan bridge overpass. Brooklyn, which stems from the dutch name breuckelen, officially became part of new york city in 1898.
Top 10 best bookstores near dumbo, brooklyn, ny 11201 last. Housed in an old building that was part of the historic arbuckles coffee company, whose roasted coffee was a favorite of cowboys for years. Greenlights staff picks are always 15% off, in the bookstore or online. Great little scifi bookstore in dumbo ears of brooklyn. Best things to do in dumbo, brooklyn, new york city. Though a vast portion of dumbo real estate has been transformed into offices, the last decade has also seen the area become a hot spot for the arts and an occasional satellite venue for the brooklyn flea. The best 10 bookstores near dumbo in brooklyn, ny yelp. Occasionally other times by appointment feel free to give us a call we live close to the shop. Blackowned brooklyn makes it easier for you to discover local blackowned businesses, in addition to documenting black life, past and present, in the borough. Cobble hill books are magic 225 smith street 718 2462665. Apr 23, 2020 join us for a virtual event for francesca wades new book square haunting. Bookshop, a neighborhood bookstore in dumbo brooklyn that buys and sells used and rare books, is at risk of going out of business.
Feb 21, 2020 were going to share 12 amazing things to do in dumbo, brooklyn one of new yorks most scenic and beautiful neighborhoods. Jan 07, 2015 dumbo 4 out of 5 stars powerhouse publishes beautiful photo books, but the companys open oftlike space and gallery invites the sort of casual browsing a weekend in dumbo requires. Pass under the manhattan bridge archway and into another part of the neighborhood to visit the brooklyn roasting company. Brooklyn, ny 11201 easily apply the powerhouse arena, a bookstore, art and event space in the dumbo area of brooklyn, is looking for an experienced, passionate, selfmotivated fulltime or. The store has seen a lot of change in the past few years, and has outlived a handful of other independents in the area that have put down roots. A guide to independent bookstores in brooklyn brooklyn magazine. Apr 29, 2019 a walk across the brooklyn bridge, however, is the attraction least likely to inspire you to don a disguise. Top things to do in dumbo, brooklyn conde nast traveler.
Only a small number of dedicated childrens bookstores exist in nyc books of wonder and bank street bookstore, were looking at you. If you have walked from manhattan over the brooklyn bridge, you can get to dumbo very easily. The area known as dumbo used to be known as gairville. We seek to lift up and preserve rich stories that are often overlooked in gentrified brooklyn and encourage you to learn more about and participate in the creativity, beauty and. Idlewild books is an independent bookstore in nyc, specializing in travel books and language classes. A guide to independent bookstores in brooklyn brooklyn. The single best time of year to enjoy brooklyn s market scene is in the month of december when brooklyn s many holiday markets spring up in schools, concert halls, and plazas. In udala trees, two girls fall in love in a country at war with itself, where such a thing could cost. Jun 21, 2010 these dusty, quirky, oftenmalodorous treasure troves of recycled literature are now a rare brooklyn breed. Click for a full list of signed copies available in hardcover, paperback, and childrens books.
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