photo courtesy of Jim Garrity
Dear OG Community!These long cold months of hibernation have us missing you and the music too much. So we’re taking the porch magic to a cozy local venue.We’ve partnered with Bad Therapy — a fantastic restaurant, bar, and performance space on Cortelyou Road that's become the center of the neighborhood live music scene — to host two Saturday-night indoor shows in Jan/Feb.Fittingly, we'll feature two hyper-local and hyper-awesome acts you'll recognize from past OG seasons.Katie Martucci
Sat Jan 17th 8-10pm
Bad Therapy, 1008 CortelyouIndie-folk/pop singer and guitarist Katie Martucci is a vital part of the Brooklyn music scene, collaborating with a who's-who of the incredible talent in this city. W/ Dan Pappalardo (bass) Jacob Drab (guitar) and Jason Burger (drums).
The Defay Brothers
Sat Feb 7th 8-10pm
Bad Therapy, 1008 Cortelyou
Neighborhood treasures Gil and Ansy Defay have wowed Operation Gig audiences many times since it all began. Come see them and their band play their mix of jazz, soul and r&b.
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The Mission
From the beginning, Operation Gig has centered around three core missions:
- Promote incredible, diverse performance directly into our neighborhood
- Create income-producing gigs for local working musicians
- Build community across generations
Now that we’re exploring indoor venues, we are proud to introduce a fourth mission:
- Support the local businesses that strengthen and sustain our neighborhood
Please come early, eat dinner, drink drinks, support this vital cultural outpost. Could be the start of a special relationship!
Please note: The Musician Guarantee Fund will NOT be used to subsidize these indoor concerts.
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1. Pledge Of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption Of November Minutes
4. Chairman’s Remarks – Yidel Perlstein
6. Ohel Children’s Home And Family Services Presentation– Harriet And Margartia
7. Public Hearing
8. District Manager’s Report – Barry Spitzer
9. Reports From Elected Officials, Representatives & Agencies
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Attendance
13. Adjourn
The Kensington Stewards invite you to join them at their annual Winter Solstice Community Sing-Along!Led by Deidre Rodman Struck in conjunction with Make Music NY, come sing the music of the season at Kensington Plaza (Church Avenue & Beverley Road) while sipping on hot cocoa with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Celebrate Solstice in the Garden!Pot some bulbs for blooms in the new year!When? Solstice, aka this Sunday, December 21st, 12-2pmWhere? East 4th Street Community Garden, 171 E. 4th Street, 11218 (Between Ft Hamilton Pkway & Caton!)Who? You!Weather? Allegedly quite nice, high of 48 and predicted to be sunny : )*** Kids and adults alike, come plant some Amaryllis bulbs now for color in the new year!*** Bulbs, pots, and soil provided, or, if you have some spare 6-8 inch pots around that you'd like to plant yours in, feel free to bring as well.*** Please note that if you have pets that like to eat plants, Amaryllis are not a healthy snack for pets. It's recommended to keep your new plant friend in a spot that is inaccessible to pets : )
You're invited to the third annual Lofty Pigeon Books Holiday Party! Join us on Wednesday, December 24 from 4 to 6pm for treats from Der Pioneer, drinks from Gilded Grape, all your last-minute gift buying (and complimentary gift wrapping) needs, and lots of good cheer.
Join Our Team!Current Job Openings
District Director
The District Director leads the Constituent Services team, manages district-wide initiatives such as Participatory Budgeting, District 39’s Youth Leadership Council, and various community events, and serves as the Council Member’s primary representative within the district.For more detailsInterested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Matthew Malloy at mmalloy@council.nyc.gov with Subject Line: [Your Name] [Job Title] ApplicationKensington Community Liaison
The Kensington Community Liaison for Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39) will serve as the primary point of contact for Kensington residents. The Liaison will help address community concerns, support neighbors in navigating city services, and lead organizing efforts to elevate local issues. Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, this role will coordinate community outreach, respond to constituent requests, and build strong relationships with community leaders and organizations.
This is a part-time position, with up to 25 hours per week.For more detailsInterested applicants should send resume and cover letter to Matthew Malloy at mmalloy@council.nyc.gov with Subject Line: [Your Name] [Job Title] Application
