WAC Fest Brochure - Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
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718.384.8831 or 384.9634<br />
Noon–10:30 PM, closed Tuesdays<br />
Free parking<br />
Laura Bamonte’s Bakery<br />
263 N. 6th St.<br />
718.384.9662<br />
Specializing in cookies & pies, cakes<br />
for all occasions, assorted pastries,<br />
cappuccino & espresso<br />
Diner<br />
85 Broadway<br />
718.486.3077<br />
Open daily 11 AM–12 AM<br />
Enjoy moules frites, martinis, and<br />
late night burgers in a 72 year old<br />
dining car<br />
Giando on the Water<br />
400 Kent Ave. @ Broadway<br />
718.387.7000<br />
Italian Dining with a breathtaking<br />
view of the Manhattan Skyline<br />
12–10:30 PM 7 days<br />
L Cafe<br />
189 Bedford Avenue<br />
718.302.2430<br />
M-F 9 AM–Midnight,<br />
Sat.-Sun. 10 AM–Midnight<br />
L Cafe to Go<br />
187 Bedford Avenue<br />
718.388.6792<br />
M-F 7 AM–8 PM Sat.-Sun. 9 AM–8 PM<br />
MC, VISA, AMEX<br />
A <strong>Williamsburg</strong> institution with<br />
monthly showings of local artists,<br />
meals on a budget, strong coffee &<br />
tranquil garden.<br />
Miss <strong>Williamsburg</strong> Diner<br />
206 Kent Avenue<br />
718.963.0802<br />
Tues.-Sun. 6 PM–Midnight, closed Mon.<br />
Authentic Italian food in an original<br />
American dining car<br />
Peter Luger Steak House<br />
178 Broadway<br />
718.387.7400<br />
Classic Brooklyn restaurant<br />
Oznot’s Dish<br />
79 Berry St. @ N. 9th, 718.599.6596<br />
Reservations accepted, open 7 days<br />
New Prix Fixe options & special vegetarian<br />
menu<br />
Yabby<br />
265 Bedford Avenue<br />
718.384.1664<br />
Children’s art exhibit<br />
TOURS<br />
Historic <strong>Williamsburg</strong> Tour<br />
Sat., Sun 1–3 PM. by John Dereszewski<br />
Register 12–1PM at WAH <strong>Center</strong> $10<br />
Info: 718.486.7372 or 718.486.6012<br />
Hassidic Discovery<br />
Welcome <strong>Center</strong><br />
305 Kingston Ave.<br />
718.953.5244; Reservation hotline:<br />
1.800.838.TOUR 24 hrs. a day<br />
Sun. Oct. 17th Bus & walking tour:<br />
$36 includes round trip transportation<br />
tour with lunch at a Kosher deli.<br />
Schedule: 9:30 AM Meet at the New<br />
York Public Library: 42nd @ 5th Ave.<br />
10AM Special pick-up at the WAH <strong>Center</strong><br />
1:15 PM Return to the WAH <strong>Center</strong> for<br />
<strong>Fest</strong>ival<br />
WINE & BEER<br />
Brooklyn Brewery<br />
79 N. 11th St.<br />
718.486.7422<br />
Fri. 6-9 PM Tap Room open<br />
Sat.: Free tours & tasting Noon–5 PM<br />
Company Store: merchandise, glassware,<br />
books, & beer<br />
OTHER<br />
Northside Pharmacy<br />
Apteka<br />
182 Bedford Avenue @ N. 7th<br />
718.387.6566, 718.782.7101-F<br />
Mon.-Fri. 9 AM–8 PM, Sat. 9 AM–7 PM,<br />
closed Sun.<br />
Prescriptions, health & beauty aids,<br />
film, fax, copies, notary service<br />
York Display Finishing Co.<br />
240 Kent Ave.<br />
718.782.0710<br />
Vacuum forming, finishing, mounting<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
Trains to <strong>Williamsburg</strong>:<br />
• L Train to Bedford Ave. and<br />
Lorimer station<br />
• J,M & Z trains to<br />
Marcy Ave. station<br />
• Walk the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> Bridge<br />
& enjoy the view<br />
FREE ART SHUTTLE BUS!<br />
Free round trip from the Puck<br />
Building (Lafayette and W. Houston<br />
in Soho) to the WAH center &<br />
McCarren Park. <strong>Art</strong>ists on the bus!<br />
212.769.8100 WWW.ARTSHUTTLE.ORG<br />
Produced by<br />
135 Broadway, Brooklyn,<br />
New York, 11211 USA<br />
718.486.7372<br />
718.486.6012<br />
wahcenter@earthlink.net<br />
www.wahcenter.org<br />
SPONSORS<br />
Thanks to our sponsors, who<br />
have helped make this year’s<br />
festival possible:<br />
Mike, Kira, & Kalea Blaustein<br />
Judy & Jeff Harris<br />
Sam Flax<br />
Ari & Susan Spar<br />
Graphic Design: Orin Buck<br />
Photo: Terrance Lindall<br />
Logo Design: Richard Humann<br />
Saturday October 16<br />
Sunday October 17<br />
12 PM to 7 PM each day<br />
<strong>Williamsburg</strong>/Greenpoint has become a grand oasis of the<br />
arts. People are visiting our artists, galleries, antique<br />
shops, and restaurants from around the world. So we have<br />
created the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s & Culture <strong>Fest</strong>ival to<br />
introduce our entire smorgasbord of offerings to the world<br />
in one great happening. We invite you to enjoy a weekend<br />
of art, local history and fine cuisine, and at the same time<br />
celebrate our international community of artists.
<strong>WAC</strong> <strong>Fest</strong>ival 1999<br />
Events & Participants<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Street Fair<br />
Sunday 12:00 PM on Bedford Avenue &<br />
N. 7th Streets<br />
Fashion Show<br />
Sunday either at N. 7th between<br />
Bedford & Berry or at the WAH<br />
<strong>Center</strong>, @ 1:30, 3:30 & 4:30 PM<br />
Local fashion designers AMAYO, ACID,<br />
and MOLECULE on the catwalk.<br />
Amayo: Seasonal collection featuring<br />
American athletic wear & leisure<br />
wear, influenced by tribal & architectural<br />
shapes. Molecule: Form fitting,<br />
thermally molded, flexible breast<br />
plates are synthesized with graphic<br />
cut-outs and silky fabrics to create a<br />
line of sultry & diverse ensembles.<br />
Acid: Muscle enhancements, form fitted<br />
& tucked away into hidden zippers<br />
in various styles of leather jackets<br />
make anyone look & feel like their<br />
own superhero (www.acidnyc.com).<br />
<strong>Williamsburg</strong> Chamber Orchestra<br />
Directed by Michael Arenella’s jazzing<br />
up! Local musicians & surprise performances.<br />
ART SUPPLIES<br />
Big Genius <strong>Art</strong> Supplies &<br />
Gallery<br />
540 Metropolitan Avenue<br />
718.302.4002<br />
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM–11 PM, Sat. 7,<br />
Sun. 10 AM–11 PM<br />
Featuring sidewalk art show<br />
BOOKS & MAGAZINES<br />
The READ<br />
196 Bedford Ave.<br />
718.599.3032, theread@yahoo.com<br />
Carol Quint, <strong>Fest</strong>ival Coordinator<br />
Whitney Kalke, Assistant<br />
Used Books, New Magazines, Buy,<br />
Sell, Trade<br />
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES<br />
Amayo<br />
340 Grand St.<br />
718.486.9660<br />
Thurs.-Sun. 3–9 PM<br />
Clothing & accessories for a determined<br />
nu-race. Store, lounge, cafe, a<br />
unique blend of fashion, tea, and<br />
music. See Fashion Show Event<br />
above. Visit us @ WWW.AMAYO.COM<br />
Beacon’s Closet<br />
110 Bedford Avenue @ N. 11th<br />
718.486.0816<br />
Open 7 Days, M-F Noon–9 PM, Sat. &<br />
Sun. 11 AM–8 PM<br />
An exchange store. We buy, sell &<br />
trade used clothing, music, accessories,<br />
& vintage goods.<br />
max & roebling<br />
189 Bedford Ave.<br />
718.387.0045<br />
Mon.-Sat. 12–9PM, Sun. 12–8 PM<br />
Clothing & Accessories for women<br />
Metaphors<br />
Women’s Clothing & Gifts<br />
195 Bedford Ave.<br />
718.782.0917<br />
Fri. & Sat. 12–9, Mon.-Thurs. 12–8,<br />
Sun. 12–6<br />
Featuring: Clothing by Ponica &<br />
Tetsu, Mixed media pieces by Davida<br />
Small, Jewelry by Rocky Kagoshima,<br />
Sandra Bucholz, Murielle Pascaud,<br />
Alyse Demaria, mirror art by Valerie<br />
Galloway, Marie Roberts, Andrew<br />
Quisling, Sarah Dunbar<br />
Molecule Design<br />
65 Hope St., 1st fl.<br />
718.486.9278<br />
See Fashion Show Event above.<br />
GALLERIES<br />
<strong>Art</strong>page Gallery and<br />
The Stable–Dance & Yoga Studio<br />
281 N. 7th St., Suite 7 & 12<br />
between Havermeyer & Bleeker<br />
718.302.1534<br />
Fri. Oct. 15, 6-10 PM Opening reception<br />
at <strong>Art</strong>page and open house at the<br />
Stable, Sat. Oct. 16th, 9 PM–11 PM<br />
Performance & art show at the Stable<br />
& <strong>Art</strong>page Gallery ($5 donation)<br />
Sun. Oct. 17th, 4:30–6:30 PM Studio<br />
showing & discussion at the Stable<br />
(donation) and @ 7–10 PM Healing<br />
Circle (donation)<br />
Bernadette Salvage Fine<br />
<strong>Art</strong>/Ron Rocco Studio<br />
59 Harrison Ave., 2nd Fl.<br />
718.388.9641, Sat. & Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
Co-curated by Ron Rocco & Maureen<br />
Eich. A work & exhibition space for<br />
artists promoting other artists. Open<br />
Studio & group exhibit of affiliated<br />
artists<br />
Brickhaus <strong>Art</strong><br />
892 Lorimer St.<br />
718.349.7504<br />
Directors: Bryan Hiott & Debbie Rice<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–6 PM & by appointment<br />
thru Nov. 14th<br />
Fri. Oct. 15th, 9–12 PM Opening<br />
Reception & Party<br />
2nd Floor Gallery: Groups show of local<br />
artists<br />
Video Room featuring George Kucher<br />
Roof Top Gallery: Sculpture of R. O.<br />
Crouch<br />
Corn-Kat, Inc.<br />
154-56 Grand St.<br />
12–5 Sat.-Sun.<br />
Leigh Loranger Photographic Exhibit:<br />
“Square Views as Seen Through Plastic<br />
& Metal Cameras”<br />
Crest Hardware<br />
558 Metropolitan Ave.<br />
718.388.9521<br />
Mon.-Sat. 8 AM–6 PM, closed Sun.<br />
Crest Hardware Show – 5th year!<br />
curated by Gene Pool<br />
Oct. 16th-Nov. 16th<br />
Sat. Oct. 16th from 3–6 PM<br />
OPENING FESTIVITIES: Performances &<br />
artist parade<br />
Over 200 artists to show works in and<br />
among the aisles of the store.<br />
FEED<br />
173A N. 3rd St.<br />
718.486.8992<br />
Sat.-Sun. 1–6 PM and by appointment<br />
Contact Lisa Schroeder or Barry Hylton<br />
Oct. 3-Nov. 3: QUIRK (quirk/work) -<br />
Brings together work that addresses<br />
process with equal weight to the<br />
installations – specific forms that<br />
works finally take. M.M. Lum, Jennifer<br />
Pepper, Elana Herzog, & K. McShane<br />
Galapagos<br />
70 N. 6th<br />
718.782.5188<br />
Gallery: Paintings of Jane Dickson<br />
Sat. Oct 16th Noon to Midnight<br />
Sun. Oct. 17th Noon to 5 pm<br />
Holland Tunnel <strong>Art</strong> Projects<br />
61 S. 3rd St.<br />
718.384.5738<br />
Director: Paulien Lethen<br />
Originally intended as a protective<br />
shed for Lethen’s plants in winter,<br />
Holland Tunnel <strong>Art</strong> Projects diminutive<br />
structure is gaining recognition as a<br />
microcosm of local & international talent.<br />
New show: LOST & FOUND – discarded<br />
objects recreated as mixed<br />
media pieces. <strong>Art</strong>ists: Marieken<br />
Cochius, Alison Cornyn, Vince Garguilo,<br />
Heff Heisler, Paulien Lethen, Alexandra<br />
Limpert, Bix Lye, Doug McGredy, & Bill<br />
Rogers. Special reception Oct. 16th<br />
5–7 PM<br />
Metropolitan Pool<br />
257-259 Bedford Ave.<br />
718.599.5707<br />
M-F 7 AM–9:30 PM, Sat. 9 AM–5:30 PM,<br />
closed Sun.<br />
<strong>Williamsburg</strong> Salon des <strong>Art</strong>istes Show:<br />
Oct.16th-Nov. 13th:<br />
Opening reception Fri. Oct. 15th<br />
7:30–9:30 PM<br />
Multimedia artwork by 28 artist members<br />
of the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Art</strong> &<br />
<strong>Historical</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
Momenta <strong>Art</strong><br />
72 Berry St.<br />
Tel./Fax. 718.218.8058<br />
Fri.-Mon. 12–6 PM<br />
Sept. 12-Oct. 18th: Walter Martin &<br />
Paloma Munoz / Nick Kline<br />
Sculptors Martin & Munoz work collaboratively<br />
on a project concerning corporate<br />
copyright & artistic license.<br />
Meticulously crafted “sin products”<br />
such as cigarettes and alcohol; bear<br />
the Disney name & copyrighted characters.<br />
Nick Kline presents in large format<br />
photographs taken to corporate<br />
convention displays. Contrasting<br />
approaches to arrangement of products<br />
from The Big Basket Company to IBM<br />
present corporate aesthetic choices.<br />
Right Bank Cafe & Gallery<br />
409 Kent Avenue – upstairs from the<br />
Right Bank Cafe<br />
718.388.3929 or 383.2045<br />
11 AM–7 PM daily<br />
Oct. 16th-Nov. 14th:<br />
The Ridge Street Group<br />
Opening Reception:<br />
Sun. Oct. 17th, 3–6 PM<br />
Rome <strong>Art</strong>s gallery<br />
335 Grand Street<br />
718.388.2009<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
Director: Daniel Carello<br />
“Coming Soon Show” group art exhibit<br />
Opening Reception Oct. 16th, Sat.<br />
6–8 PM<br />
Space Cave<br />
58 Grand St.<br />
718.388.6780, nacy@idt.net<br />
Sat.-Sun. 1–6 PM<br />
Director: Shige Moriya<br />
Sept. 25-Oct. 23rd, Opening Reception<br />
Sat. Sept. 25, 7–11 PM<br />
Main Gallery: Michael Krinsky’s<br />
“Weather Report” paintings; Studio S:<br />
Anne McDonald–installation; Studio N:<br />
Naoki Iwakawa’s “Total Eclipse”<br />
paintings; Studio G: Grande “Garden”<br />
Installation<br />
star 67<br />
67 Metropolitan Avenue, #3<br />
718.599.7660 or 599.7339<br />
Sat. & Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
“Guest curator Ko’An-Jeff Baysa brings<br />
together the exhibition of drawings<br />
by artists from Hawaii, Japan, and New<br />
York addressing contemporary<br />
mark-making, drawing the line, and<br />
creating dramatic tension.”<br />
31 Grand Inc.<br />
31 Grand St.<br />
718.388.2858, 718.486.9845-F<br />
What is 31 Grand? An emergent showroom<br />
& gallery featuring textiles,<br />
photography, paintings, & furniture.<br />
Velocity Gallery<br />
281 N. 7th<br />
Director: Sarah Rossiter<br />
Sat. & Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
718.302.1079<br />
<strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
& <strong>Historical</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
135 Broadway<br />
718.486-7372 or 486-6012,<br />
www.wahcenter.org<br />
October 16th (Sat.) 7:30 PM Opening<br />
Reception for APOCALYPSE 1999<br />
International Juried <strong>Art</strong> Competition<br />
(admiss. $10):<br />
• Internationally acclaimed poet<br />
Robert Zaller reads DRESDEN ZOO<br />
• Andrea Haenggi & Erika Dankmeyer,<br />
from Switzerland, perform the ballet<br />
“Al + One in a Room,” uniting art,<br />
dance & technology<br />
• Chris Voise, composer from Poland,<br />
premieres a new digital masterpiece<br />
• Ethan Pettit delivers his 15 minute<br />
Millennial Oratorio covering the complete<br />
litany of man’s cultural achievements<br />
from the poetic epics of Homer<br />
down to our present day<br />
• Terrance Lindall, President of the<br />
WAH <strong>Center</strong>, announces awards to the<br />
artists<br />
MARKETS<br />
McCarren Park Greenmarket<br />
Lorimer & Driggs entrance to McCarren<br />
Park<br />
Fruits & vegetables fresh from the farm<br />
Saturdays, 8 AM–3 PM through Dec. 18th<br />
Tops on the Waterfront<br />
89 N. 6th St.<br />
718.782.6660<br />
Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM–8 PM, Fri. 9 AM–9 PM<br />
Sat. 8 AM–8 PM, Sun. 9 AM–5 PM<br />
A vast array of organic & gourmet<br />
foods, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish,<br />
nuts, sweets, & specialties.<br />
Paintings of produce items by Limor<br />
Gasko<br />
OPEN ARTIST’S STUDIOS<br />
Ernest Marciano<br />
198 N. 4th St., 2nd Fl.<br />
718.387-2405 (studio) or 387-0591<br />
Sat. & Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
The Lorimer St. Studios<br />
700 Lorimer St.<br />
917.406.4946<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
Paintings & Furniture by Millie Benson,<br />
Roy Kortick, Larry Avery, John Graz,<br />
& Scott Redden<br />
Monica Lutz & Carolyn Case<br />
119 N. 11th St., Studio CB<br />
718.486.0995 or 599.2686<br />
Sat. & Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
65 South 11th St., 2nd Fl.<br />
718.387.5637<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–5 PM<br />
Michael Gaines: antiques, vintage furniture<br />
& custom designs<br />
Vivian Sonnenfeld - mixed media jewelry<br />
Gabor Follinus - sculpture<br />
Daniel Jackson - sculpture<br />
Mariano Del Rosario - paintings<br />
Pablo Orendain - paintings<br />
Disney Borg - see multimedia installation<br />
at the WAH <strong>Center</strong><br />
Rebecca Miller - custom made textiles<br />
Shiela Gerami<br />
83 Metropolitan Avenue, Studio 12<br />
718.302.0889<br />
Group Show Oct. 16th, 17th, & 18th<br />
thru 24th or by appointment 12–5<br />
each day: “The Paradox of Simplicity”<br />
256 Wythe Ave., Studio #3<br />
718.387.1196<br />
Sat. & Sun. 12–5 PM<br />
Group Show: Jason van Anden (sculpture),<br />
Karen Schiebel (photography),<br />
Massimo Boccani (print making)<br />
Michelle Mackey<br />
132 N. 5th St., Studio 4C<br />
718.782.5901<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–6 PM<br />
Recent Oil Paintings<br />
Nicole Gonzales<br />
132 N. 5th St., Studio 2F<br />
718.599.5733<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12–5 PM<br />
“Radiations”: A collection of drawings<br />
and paintings inspired by the desire<br />
to create meditative symbols centrally<br />
symmetrical<br />
80 Metropolitan Avenue, 5th<br />
Fl.<br />
Sat.-Sun. 12-5 PM<br />
Paintings by Sarah Kate-Beaumont,<br />
Todd Ludlam, & Sebastian Gross<br />
FURNITURE & ANTIQUE &<br />
VINTAGE ITEMS<br />
Bazaar Bizarre<br />
177 Grand Street<br />
718.387.4878<br />
Thurs. 3–9 PM, Fri.-Sun. 12–7 PM<br />
<strong>Art</strong> & Antiques: eclectic, vintage,<br />
Victorian, macabre, featuring local &<br />
New York artists with similar aesthetics<br />
Furniture Charlies<br />
Complete Home Remedies<br />
246 Grand St.<br />
718.782.7860, 718.782.8473-F<br />
WWW.FURNITURECHARLIE.COM<br />
Fri.-Sun. 12–7 PM or by appointment<br />
“An interior design boutique with a<br />
wide variety of furniture & home<br />
accessories”<br />
Green Village Used Clothing &<br />
Furniture<br />
460 Driggs Ave. @ N. 11th<br />
718.599.4017<br />
Sun. 10 AM–5:30 PM<br />
Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM–5:30 PM<br />
Fri. 9 AM–2 PM, Sat. closed<br />
Used clothing & furniture warehouse.<br />
Truckloads of used furniture every<br />
week.<br />
G & S Designs<br />
324 Wythe Avenue<br />
718.388.8580<br />
Wed.-Sun. 12–7 PM<br />
WARNING!!! JUNK SHOP<br />
two jakes<br />
320 Wythe Ave, 718.782.7780<br />
Wed.-Sun. 11 AM–7 PM<br />
Used office furniture: desks, chairs,<br />
sofas, file cabinets, accessories,<br />
stripped industrial & lots more<br />
Ugly Luggage<br />
214 Bedford Ave.<br />
718.384.0724<br />
1–8 PM 7 days<br />
Ugly Luggage Squared<br />
218 Bedford Ave.<br />
Vintage Clothing<br />
12–7 PM 7 days<br />
Glamorous Thrift Stores<br />
NIGHT LIFE<br />
New York Dance & <strong>Art</strong><br />
Innovations<br />
at Europa Night Club<br />
98-104 Meserole Ave. (corner of<br />
Manhattan)<br />
718.646.0881<br />
<strong>Art</strong>istic Evening Series Sun. 7 PM<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Nights dedicated to music, art,<br />
dance, poetry, and new artistic trends<br />
(info. WWW.NYDAI.ORG)<br />
RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES<br />
Amarin Cafe<br />
Modern Thai Cuisine<br />
617 Manhattan Ave.<br />
718.349.2788<br />
Fri.-Sat. 11 AM–11 PM, Sun.-Thurs.<br />
11 AM–10:30 PM<br />
Through Oct. 31, 1999:<br />
Recent Sculpture by J. J. Veronis<br />
Bamonte’s Restaurant<br />
“Where family & friends meet”<br />
since 1900<br />
32 Withers St.<br />
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