Archive for June, 2009:
new amsterdam market
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this lovely non-profit is dedicated to promoting our region’s agriculture and to building a new community of purveyors, whose common goal is to pioneer environmentally and socially responsible food production.
their first market was held in October 2005, under the vaulted arcade of the New York City Municipal Building. since then, two subsequent markets were [...]
the food party!
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small bites and drinks, all from New York State, with the folks that made ‘em!
Monday, June 29, 6:00 - 9:00pm
at Jimmy’s No. 43
43 East 7th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Ave
www.thefoodparty.com
PLEASE RSVP: thefoodparty@gmail.com
plus, some spectacular raffle prizes…
Five prizes that feature the culinary bounty of New York State.
Tickets for only five dollars!
• Edible Magazines: You choose [...]
pollinator week NYC!
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what’s all the buzz?
beekeeping is illegal in NYC? i know, crazy talk!
well, justfood.org is trying to do something about it, so they have come up with some super fun things for you to do!
it all kicked off tonight with the beekeeper’s ball, but all week you can join the festivities including a hidden hives tour, [...]
veggies on film
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saturday mornings.
do you roll out of bed–bleery-eyed, putting on the first thing you grab out of your closet, pull your hair into a ponytail, grab a cup of coffee & your canvas bag as you head out to the greenmarket in your ‘hood?
well. i suggest taking a few more moments in the mirror [...]
film biz recycling
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summertime!
(well, it is supposed to be here anyway). yes, summertime!
we all love a great summer blockbuster, or romantic comedy or that must-see indie flick that everyone is talking about. sometimes, we are just escaping the oppressive humidity into the chill AC of the theater. but as we sit there munching our popcorn, how many of [...]
repowering america conference call
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sign-up for a briefing on what exactly you can do to help foster change!
The Plan: Repower America
America faces unprecedented economic, environmental and national security challenges. We urgently need new jobs, stable energy prices, and freedom from dirty fossil fuels and global warming pollution.
Finally, there’s a solution as big as our problems: a bold plan to [...]
greenhorns block party
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Young Farmers are on the rise! The Greenhorns is a Hudson Valley based non profit working to promote, recruit and support young farmers. This celebrational + educational event will raise the funds we need to finish our documentary film’s roughcut for the Sundance Application deadline.
about the event:
The Greenhorns Block Party is a community gathering and [...]
s’mores for a great cause!
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Help send the Girls Club to Camp!
Board Chair and “Camp Director” Mary Spink & The Lower Eastside Girls Club
cordially invite you to a
“Cocktails for Camp” Cookout
Suggested donations (donate in advance or at the door):
Camper: $25
Counselor in Training: $50
Cabin Counselor: $150
Camp Director: $500
Are you busy making your summer plans? Dreaming of long sunny days? So are [...]
rooftop films on thursday
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Rooftop Films, Oscilloscope Pictures & The Fledgling Fund present
NO IMPACT MAN
A local family drama with global implications: the inspirational (and controversial) No Impact Man (and family) challenge themselves to make no environmental impact for one year. Rooftop and The Fledgling Fund invite you to join the challenge.
OPEN BAR AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING THE [...]
happy world environment day!
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in honor of World Environment Day (WED), a showing of photographer & founding president, goodplanet.org, UNEP goodwill ambassador, yann arthus-bertrand’s HOME will be screened around the world.
the film is an aerial view postcard of our world and the incongruities between communities–massive slums in nigeria, water wells in india, solar homes in germany, wheat harvest in [...]
