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February
2009
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DAN HURLIN'S
DISFARMER
Hurlin turns a theatrical lens on reclusive photographer Mike
Disfarmer, who documented in portraiture an entire Dust Bowl
community from 1917-1956.
38 Water Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.254.8779 | stannswarehouse.org
Vintage Disfarmer photos from the Steven Kasher Gallery will be on
display in St. Ann's lobby.
DISFARMER IN THE WORLD | PANEL
DISCUSSION
THURS JAN 29, Following the Performance
From a contemporary vantage point, how do we read vintage
photos?
DAVID DEITCHER - Independent curator, art historian and critic
BRUNO CESCHEL - Editor, Photo Consultant
STEVEN KASHER - Steven Kasher Gallery
Moderator: DAVID SERLIN, Associate Professor Communication,
UC San Diego, Editor at Large, Cabinet Magazine
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1ST THURSDAY
- DUMBO GALLERY WALK
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HIGHLIGHTS
 Kris
Graves Projects
NEW TO
NEIGHBORHOOD
"In
Remembrance"
Eric Hairabedian
Reception: Thursday, 5 February
Through March 1st
Eric Hairabedian's "In Remembrance"challenges the cultural rituals
associated with personal loss and, through the use of carefully
constructed images, presents an alternate narrative.
111 Front Street, Gallery #224, Dumbo, Bklyn
646.244.3133 | krisgravesprojects.com
 Farmani Gallery
Golden
Eagle Hunters of Mongolia
John Delaney, The 2008 IPA Discovery of the Year
Opening Reception February 5, 6-8PM
Exhibit Runs February 5-28
The Farmani Gallery and The International Photography Awards are
proud to present the first solo exhibition of John Delaney, winner
of the 2008 IPA Discovery of the Year competition. The exhibition
will feature black and white images from his award winning
series.
111 Front Street, Ste. 212, Dumbo, Bklyn
718-578-4478 | www.farmanigallery.com
Image:
Kazakh Nomad ñ Adaskhan 1, Mongolia, 1998
 Umbrage Editions
Vietnam
Eddie Adams
Feb 5 -April 30 2009
Opening reception March 5th 6-8pm
This extraordinary work, EDDIE ADAMS: VIETNAM, is a moving
testament to America's involvement in Vietnam. But it's also about
what it takes to be an award-winning photographer, how to cover a
story and the best way to show what day-to-day reality in a war
zone is like.
111 Front St. Suite 208 Brooklyn, NY 11201 | www.umbragebooks.com
 A.I.R Gallery
Eye
of the Storm: New Paintings
Susan Bee
New Monuments to the
Anti-Concept
Jennifer Wroblewski
Eddies: New
Installation
Katsura Okada
Opening Reception - February 5th, 6pm to 8pm
February 4 - March 1, 2009 Solo Exhibitions
111 Front Street #228. DUMBO, Bklyn
212 266 6651 | www.airgallery.org
 Brooklyn Arts Council, BAC
Gallery
Opening
reception for Clamoring to Become Visible
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Golnar Adili, Lauren Culbreth, Luke Gilford,
Meg Hitchcock, Inge Hoonte, Lisa Kellner, Reuben Lorch-Miller, Jen
May, Nesta Mayo, Jung Eun Park, Daniel Peterson, Michelle
Provenzano, German Tagle, and Matt Wycoff.
February 5, 6 - 8pm
Exhibition runs from February 5 - June 26, 2009
Often aesthetically subtle and intimate, the handwritten,
embroidered, and collaged examples of text-based art selected for
the exhibition represent fourteen contemporary artistsí attempts to
explore everyday issues such as isolation, identity, spirituality,
and communication.
55 Washington Street, Suite 218, DUMBO, Bklyn
718-625-0080 | www.brooklynartscouncil.org
Image Credit: German
Tagle, Graphic intervention / the exorcist, 2008, acrylic and ink
on book page, 12 x 9 inches
 Byrd
Hoffman Watermill Foundation
Ralf
Ziervogel
February 5, 2009 - March 24, 2009
Berlin based artist Ralf Ziervogel creates a multi-media
installation of new work that attempts to de-re-construct the
clichÈs of art/viewing, in this case taking WhistlerísìArrangement
in Gray and Blackî (i.e. ìWhistlerís Motherî) as a departure.
Drawing, sculpture, and video of cryptic messages abound and
confound in an attempt to seduce the viewer into submission.
Curated by Dmitry Komis
55 Washington St., Suite 216, DUMBO, Bklyn
T:1.212.253.7484
F: 1.718.624.2414 | www.watermillcenter.org
 The
powerHouse Arena
Deadly
Intent
Slide show and talk by Stanley B. Burns, MD
February 5, 7-9PM
Photo historian, author, lecturer, curator and collector, Dr. Burns
will present images from his archive of over 800,000 images
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information,
718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 Smack
Mellon
Press
Play Music Series
ACME + Line C3
February 5, 7pm
"one of the cityís most vibrant young new-music ensembles...some of
New York's brightest, busiest players" - Time Out New York
Doors open at 6 pm for a free beer tasting sponsored by Kelso of
Brooklyn.
92 Plymouth Stret, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.834.8761 | www.smackmellon.org
 Superfine
Eleanora
Kupencow (local resident and
artist of Dumbo)
February 5, 2009
Paintings will be on view from Feb 3rd-March 1st
Live music will follow the opening 8-11pm: The Superfine
Jazz Band
 Amos
Eno Gallery
Pictura:
Works by Monica Bauer
Reception for the artist on Thursday February 5th from 6-8
p.m.
February 4th - 28th, 2008 Wed-Sat 11-6
Pictura will be Monica's first solo exhibition with Amos Eno
Gallery.
111 Front Street #202, DUMBO, Bklyn
718-237-3001 | amosenogallery.org
 Melville House
Publishing
Candy
Jernigan: An Exhibition
February 5th 6.30-9pm
Join us for the official exhibition opening on Thursday February
5th, as part of Dumbo's First Thursdays Gallery Walk
Melville House Bookstore, 145 Plymouth Street, DUMBO,
Bklyn
718-722-9204 | www.mhpbooks.com
 KLOMPCHING GALLERY
"Inside
The View"
Helen Sear
Through February 27, 2009
Helen Sear contributes to the long history of montage by
superimposing two images- one a portrait of a woman and the other a
landscape.Each image is then erased through a process of digital
drawing, with the network of lines based upon the patterns of hand
woven lace making.
111 Front Street, Suite 206, DUMBO, Bklyn
1 212 796 2070
|www.klompching.com
 Gloria
Kennedy Gallery
The
'enDANGERed' Exhibition
Cindy Billingsley, Courtney Cullen, Sharan Elran, Brett Freund, Eva
Funderburgh, Ronnie Gould, Jason Hackett, Margaret Haydon, Michael
Jamison, Gloria Kennedy, Bethany Krull, Lisa Merida-Paytes, Sara
Mills, Ayano Ohmi, Vince Palacios, Jeanie Pappas, Nick Ramey, Lisa
Soranaka, Phyllis Kudder Sullivan, Lisa Truax, Mark Walnock,
Patricia Watson, Kari Wik, Etta Winigrad and Jennifer Wrae.
Reception February 5, 2009.
Through February 28, 2009.
A ceramic commentary of imperiled treasures which in many cases are
on the brink of extinction.
111 Front Street Gallery 222, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.858.5254| www.gkgart.com
The attached image
is Darfur (Save the Children) by Cindy Billingsley. Raku Ceramic
Sculpture 19 X 25 X15.
 Henry
Gregg Gallery
"Homage"
Andre Martinez Reed
January 29 through March 15, 2009
"Homage" A tribute to the Spirits, featuring paintings and
photographs by Andre' Martinez Reed, which will be presented at the
Henry Gregg Gallery.
111 Front Street, Suite 226, DUMBO, Bklyn (btw. Washington St.
& Adams St.)
T 718.408.1090 F:
718.408.1091 | art@henrygregggallery.com
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 Bargemusic
Here
and Now American Contemporary Music Series: Songs of Struggle and
Resolution: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the
NAACP
The Jubilee Trio; Marion Dry, contralto; Robert Honeysucker,
baritone; Leslie Amper, piano.
Friday, January 30, 8pm
A program of American songs and spirituals featuring selections by
Florence Price, Howard Swanson, George Rochberg, Henry Cowell and
others.
Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.624.2083 | www.bargemusic.org
 The
powerHouse Arena
Black
History Month: a night with powerHouse authors
Reading and Talk
Tuesday February 3, 7-9PM
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information, 718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 St.
Ann's Warehouse
in association with MAPP
International Productions presents
DAN
HURLIN
DISFARMER
WORLD PREMIERE
JAN 27-FEB 8
TICKETS START AT $22.50
Hurlin turns a theatrical lens on reclusive photographer Mike
Disfarmer, who documented in portraiture an entire Dust Bowl
community from 1917-1956.
38 Water Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
VOICES ON At St. Ann's
Warehouse
TALK BACK WITH DAN HURLIN
TUES FEB 3, Following the Performance
718.254.8779 | stannswarehouse.org
 Galapagos Art
Space
Leonard Lopate Show:
Film Screening of Frank Capra's American
Madness
Tuesday, February 3
Cocktails at 6pm, film starts at 7pm, FREE
93.9 FM WNYC's "TheLeonard Lopate Show" film series returns with a
screening of this rarely-seen Frank Capra classic. American
Madnesstells the story of a progressive bank President whose
solution to the Great Depression is to loan money to everyoneósound
familiar?
16 Main St, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.222.8500 |
www.galapagosartspace.com
 Melville House
Publishing
The
Geoglyph (Voices from Planet Earth)
Patrick Kosiewicz and others
February 3
7-9pm
A book party and reading for The Geoglyph by Patrick Kosiewicz,
with guest poets and discussion including: Margarita Shalina, Jon
Reeve, Barbara Purcell, Erich Christiansen, Matvei YankelevichÖ
Melville House Bookstore, 145 Plymouth St, DUMBO,
Bklyn
718-722-9204 |
www.mhpbooks.com
Gleason's Gym
Professional
Boxing Show
February 3, 2009
Gleason's Gym has renewed its professional boxing license. We
intend to run monthly shows on the first Tuesday of each month. We
will use primarily four and six round New York boxers. Our
first show will be February 3, 2009, at the Masonic Temple, 317
Clermont Ave., Brooklyn, New York. This show will feature two
ex-world champions in an eight round Main Event. Rafael Concepcion
12-3-1 vs Kermin Guardia 37-8-0. Other featured boxers, all
training out of Gleasonís Gym include: Ahmed Samir, Jose Espinal,
Eilon Kedam, Dean Walker, Kamal Al-Olabi, Floriano Pagliara and
amateur World Champion Keisher McLeod in her pro debut.
All interested boxers and handlers should call Damon DeBerry at
Gleason's 718.797.2872.
Ticket prices are: $100, $50 and $35.
The doors will open at 6:30PM and the first bout will be at
7:30PM.
Call the gym at 718.797.2872 or email info@gleasonsgym.netfor tickets or
advertising opportunities
 Galapagos Art
Space
Long Shorts/Short
Shorts:An Entertaining Night of Films &
Videos
Erika Yeomans, Ilya Chaiken, Andrea Staka and Meredith Drum
Wednesday, February 4
8pm, $10,Program running time: approximately 88 minutes
Director Erika Yeomans pairs her own short films with those of her
favorite female filmmakers. The program showcases experimental and
edgy narrative work.
16 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.222.8500 |
www.galapagosartspace.com
 Galapagos Art
Space
For the Love of Art
Party
Friday, February 6
9pm, $12
With live performances every hour and interactive art
installations, For the Love of Art Party brings together the work
of renowned artists in the fields of film, dance, music, and
technology.
16 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.222.8500 |
www.galapagosartspace.com
 Galapagos Art
Space
NY Writers Coalition's
3rd Annual Red and Black Benefit
Monday, February 9
7pm, $25 advance tickets, $35 at the door, $100 VIP seating
Ticket sales will fund NY Writers Coalition's creative writing
programsfor at-risk youth, the homeless and formerly homeless, the
incarcerated, LGBT youth, seniors, and countless others who arenít
heard from often enough in our society. This year's "Love's
Two-Faced Heart" themefeaturespoems of love, loneliness, lust and
loss.
16 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.222.8500 |
www.galapagosartspace.com
 Melville House
Publishing
Europa
Editions presents Amelie Nothomb
Amelie Nothomb
February 10
7-9pm
Belgian literary phenomenon, Amelie Nothomb, comes to Dumbo to
celebrate publication of her latest work, Tokyo Fiancee.
Melville House Bookstore, 145 Plymouth Street, DUMBO,
Bklyn
718.722.9204 |
www.mhpbooks.com
 The
powerHouse Arena
Handmade
Nation
Reading and Talk
February 11, 7-9pm
The powerHouse Arena invites you to a panel discussion and Q&A
with Faythe Levine and Cortney Heimert, authors of Handmade Nation:
The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design (Princeton Architectural
Press), Andrew Wagner, contributor to American Craft magazine, and
Sabrina Gschwandtner, founder of the arts journal KnitKnit.
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information,
718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 Galapagos Art
Space
The Shorty
Awards
Wednesday, February 11
The awards ceremony for top Twitter users around the globe, voted
on by other Twitter-ers as the best in each of 26 official
categories.
16 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.222.8500 |
www.galapagosartspace.com
 St.
Ann's Warehouse
St. Ann's Warehouse, in association with Piece by Piece
Productions, presents
Mabou Mines Dollhouse
FEB 12 - MAR 8 TICKETS START AT $35
"It must be seen" - The New York Times With little men dominating
women one and a half times their size, Breuer turns Ibsen's mythic
feminist anthem on its head by physicalizing the equation of power
and scale.
38 Water St, DUMBO, Bklyn
718.254.8779 |
stannswarehouse.org
 The
powerHouse Arena
Child
Soldiers: Forced to be Cruel
Curated by Leora Kahn and Peter Mantello
Opening reception: Thursday, February 12, 6-9PM
Exhibition: February 12-March 8, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 12, 6-9PM
Child Soldiers focuses on individual stories about these children,
captured by photographers and writers from across the globe.
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information,
718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 The
powerHouse Arena
Single
and Loving It: The powerHouse Arena presents Valentine's
Day
Reading and Talk
February 13, 7-9PM
A reading and talk with editor Jenni Ferrari-Adler, Alone in the
Kitchen with an Eggplant and contributor Amanda Hessler
and with editor Ben Karlin, Things I've Learned from the Women
Who've Dumped Me, and contributor Andy Selsberg and special
guest.
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information,
718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 Dumbo
Arts Center (DAC)
I
heART ART
A silent art auction to benefit the Dumbo Arts Center (DAC)
Emerging and established artists - list of artists TBD
Preview Exhibition at DAC gallery from February 14, 2009
Silent auction begins on same day
Auction party + raffles 6 - 8 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2009
Silent Auction closes 8 PM
30 Washington Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
P. 718.694.0831
F. 718.694.0867
gallery@dumboartscenter.org
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www.dumboartscenter.org
 The New Yorker
Speakeasy
Saturday,
February 14
7:15pm doors, 8pm, SOLD OUT - limited # of $10 tickets at the
door
Readings, conversation, film & music featuring Gabriel Byrne,
Grizzly Bear, Jeffrey Eugenidies and others.
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
Gleason's
Gym
Golden
Gloves Boxing
February 24 and March 10, 2009
Gleason's Gym is sponsoring two Daily News Golden Gloves shows.
Both shows will be at The Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave.,
Brooklyn.
The first bout will be 7:00PM and all tickets are $25. Please buy
tickets and support the gym.
77 Front St, 2nd Fl., DUMBO, Bklyn
 The
powerHouse Arena
Funny
Because It's True
Reading and Talk
February 26, 7-9PM
A reading and talk with Simon Rich, author of Free-Range
Chickens and Ant Farm and Benjamin Nugent, author of
American Nerd: The Story of My People
Moderated by Ben Greenman
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Bklyn
For more information,
718.666.3049 | www.powerhousearena.com
 VII
Photo
The End of Bush Exhibition
Christopher Morris
Through February 16th, 2009
An exhibition to mark the end of George W. Bush's 8-year reign as
United States President on January 20th, 2008; VII's Christopher
Morris has selected a retrospective of his work from behind the
scenes at the White House.
RSVP: Viidumbo@viiphoto.com
Smack Mellon
Kirsten Hassenfeld, Dans la Lune
Jennie C. Jones, The Walkman
Compositions
Through February 22
Smack Mellon is pleased to present the first solo exhibitions for
2009. The exhibitions feature the work of Kirsten Hassenfeld and
Jennie C. Jones.
92 Plymouth Stret, DUMBO, Bklyn
718-834-8761 |
www.smackmellon.org
Aswoon
gallery
Vintage Meets Modern
Aswoon/Susan Woods
Studio adds the display for our new vintage clothing collection,
all made from her Spring and New Wave line materials.
All display objects are for sale, as well as the artwork. Custom
orders accepted.
We are opening our ground floor gallery space for regular
hours:
Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. - noon to 6 PM * additional
hours to be announced soon.
14 Jay St. (corner of Jay and John Sts.), DUMBO,
Bklyn
718-801-8290 or
437-581-0168 | aswoon.com
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 Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian
Walkway
The Dumbo Improvement District unveiled an extensive public art
project and upgrade to the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway as
part of Mayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz's
five-day celebration in honor of the 125th birthday of the Brooklyn
Bridge. The permanent improvements feature wayfinding signage and a
public art lighting installation by Emphasis Design, Tillett
Lighting Design and KT3D entitled "This Way."
Bridge Underpass at the corner of Washington and Prospect Streets,
DUMBO, Bklyn
www.dumbonyc.org
Photo:
Mark
Phillips
 Tom
Otterness
Large Covered
Wagon, 2004
Bronze, 85 x 185 x 48 inches
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