ANTI-DEPRESSION MARKET: MAY 2/3, 2009
For Immediate Release
Brooklyn Lyceum To Host ‘Anti-Depression’ Artisan Craft Market
Beat the Recession Blues With Handmade Goods - All Under $30, All From Local Artists & Designers
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BROOKLYN, NY, April 2, 2009 – The financial markets might be down, but Brooklyn Lyceum’s “Anti-Depression Session” Artisan Craft Market aims to raise the spirits with hand-made goods from locally based artists and designers – and nothing costing more than $30.
“The concept for this latest Brooklyn Lyceum Craft Market was born from the idea of the importance of the Free Market right now - forging our own way through this economy, responding to its pulse, taking it into our own hands the best we can, and making the experience as mutually beneficial as possible, both for consumers and artisans,” said Deb Klein, Brooklyn Lyceum’s marketing and promotions manager.
“The ‘Anti-Depression Session: $30 and under’ moniker and pricing structure is our spoofy nod to the unforgettable '30's of the Great Depression, and our way of turning it on its head for a few spring days of fun, some affordable shopping, and the support of the local arts and crafts scene which is littered with incredible talent and integrity.”
Shoppers will find a wide range of unique hand-made items, including artisanal soaps ($8) made from all natural ingredients, limited edition cityscape prints ($20), and screen-printed organic cotton coin purses ($12) and onesies ($25) from a designer whose proceeds support charity. Food will be provided by the Lyceum Café, DUB Pies, and others.
Brooklyn Lyceum, the arts and cultural events space in Park Slope, will host the market in its 4,000-square-foot multi-level space on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. The Lyceum is located steps away from the Union Street stop on the R and M trains, on 4th Avenue between Union and President streets.
For updates and more information please visit www.bkcraftcentral.com.
About Brooklyn Lyceum
Formerly known as NYC Public Bath No. 7, Brooklyn Lyceum is a performing arts and cultural center in Park Slope committed to the revitalization and rediscovery of Brooklyn as a national powerhouse in the field of art, business, sports, culture and industry, as it was in the late 19th century. The Brooklyn Lyceum building was originally designed by architect Raymond F. Almirall and opened its doors in 1908 as an indoor bathing facility. At one point it housed the largest indoor public pool in the country. Founded in 1994 by Eric Richmond, Brooklyn Lyceum offers a diverse blend of cultural activities, ranging from music, theatre and dance to movie screening and sports events. Its café is open to the public daily and offers free wireless access.
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KIDS' FAIR: MAR 14/15, 2009
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HOLIDAY MARKET: DEC 20/21, 2008
Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11215 718-857-4816 brooklynlyceum.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Klein deb@gowanus.com
Brooklyn Lyceum Launches Artisan Craft Market for Holidays .
Indoor “open air” style market to feature all local artists & vendors
Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Lyceum, the venerable NYC Public Bath No. 7 that now serves as a unique arts event space, is announcing its debut “open air” style market with the first Artisan Craft Market for the holidays. The fair will take place Dec. 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The Lyceum is conveniently located at the gateway to Park Slope, on 4th Avenue virtually on top of the Union Street stop off the R and M trains in Brooklyn.
Featuring more than 60 local independent vendors selling handmade art, crafts, paper goods, jewelry, clothing and more, the Brooklyn Lyceum Artisan Craft Market is a completely heated indoor market spreading over the venue’s 4,000 square-feet multi-level space, giving visitors the luxury of being inside while they shop local independent sellers. Food vendors will be on hand while the Lyceum’s café will also remain open, serving coffee, wine and beer.
“The Lyceum is already committed to bringing the arts and the public together, so it made perfect sense to have a huge, indoor market here,” said Deb Klein, Brooklyn Lyceum’s marketing and promotions manager. “With everyone tightening their belts this holiday season, it’s the perfect way to support the local arts scene and still find great gifts that are economical and truly special.”
Featured sellers include The {New New} York Street Team, an eclectic mix of New York Metro area designers on Etsy; sponsors include Book Court, Park Slope Reader, ‘sNice: Edibles and Potables, Tea Lounge, and Baked.
The craft fair comes after many years of envisioning the possibilities for an indoor, all local artisan market. With its full slate of unique theater, music and poetry offerings, the Lyceum naturally lends itself to become a destination that brings local independent artisans together with the public. Organizers hope the debut fair will be the first of many to come, possibly hosting several a year in the future.
Brooklyn Lyceum owner Eric Richmond, who bought the building on 4th Avenue in Park Slope in 1994 after it had fallen into disrepair, said an open air-style market has been part of his vision for the space all along.“I’ve always thought of it like a medieval town square,” says Richmond, who spent $2 million repairing and restoring the grand structure. “It’s a theater one day, a public market the next, a poetry slam the next.”
Built in 1908, Brooklyn Lyceum once housed the country’s largest public indoor pool. The city closed the bathhouse in the 1930s, and in the decades that followed it served as a warehouse and a public recreation center. In the early 1990s the Lyceum stood vacant for several years, falling victim to looters and vandals. Richmond bought the building at auction in 1994 and slowly rebuild its function and image into a one-of-a-kind public arts and community space. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For a list of vendors and direction to Brooklyn Lyceum, please visit the event website at www.BKCraftCentral.com. Poster Design by Nate Duval (nateduval.com) and Jen Skelley (jenskelley.com)
About Brooklyn Lyceum
Formerly known as NYC Public Bath No. 7, Brooklyn Lyceum is a performing arts and cultural center in Park Slope committed to the revitalization and rediscovery of Brooklyn as a national powerhouse in the field of art, business, sports, culture and industry, as it was in the late 19th century. The Brooklyn Lyceum building was originally designed by architect Raymond F. Almirall and opened its doors in 1908 as an indoor bathing facility. At one point it housed the largest indoor public pool in the country. Founded in 1994 by Eric Richmond, Brooklyn Lyceum offers a diverse blend of cultural activities, ranging from music, theatre and dance to movie screening and sports events. Its café is open to the public daily and offers free wireless access.
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