Dogs had their day on Montague Street
Montague Street went to the dogs on Saturday for the Open Streets Paw Party, sponsored by the Montague BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association. Adorable pups splashed in a pool and were guided through jumps and tunnels by Dogboy NYC co-founder and trainer Robert Haussmann; the Pupscale Events team threw a doggie pawty; photographer Marj Kleinman took portraits; and there was even a blessing of the dogs by St. Ann & the Holy Trinity’s Canon John Denaro. (Dog’s insisted on following up with a treat pickup from Sammy Rum at Pet’s Emporium.)
Montague Street became a work of art as teaching artist Jordanna Gisser from Le Meraviglie Art School led kids on creating a chalk art mural. For more active entertainment, Champions Martial Arts put on a demonstration and the Elite Bklyn Jumpers thrilled the crowd with their jump rope exploits.
Free rain barrels were distributed and gardeners carried off bags of compost, courtesy of Councilmember Lincoln Restler. Sweet and easy music by the Kyle Tigges Band set a mellow tone, followed by the upbeat dance sounds of DJ 88s. The party extended into the evening with a free Reading Series at Brooklyn Poets, featuring Joan Kwon Glass, D. Nurkse, and Nadia Owusu.
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