WASHINGTON AVENUE — The Brooklyn Botanic Garden recently held a gala the planners called “massively successful,” largely attributable to a special guest: the renowned forestry scientist Dr. Suzanne Simard. The gala came at an important moment for the BBG: As it continues to protect its plants from the impacts of climate change, it also struggles […]
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — His name is synonymous with being a member of arguably one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time — and now, it’s linked to photography as well. Sir Paul McCartney’s “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm,” an exhibit on display at the Brooklyn Museum (through Aug. 18), […]
Akhtar Nawab and I sat down amongst the nearly full tables at Alta Calidad at the apparently very happening hour of 2:00 p.m. on a Wednesday. A corner restaurant with ample natural light and a prime location right on Vanderbilt Avenue, it’s easy to see why this makes a good weekday lunch destination. The space […]