LMA Echo, Latest Edition PDF
Headlines from this issue:
Redistricting, Two Primaries and New Office Holders Reshape PLG’s Political Landscape - Milford Prewitt
PLG’s New Private Middle School Teaches “Maker Education,” Learning by Doing - Milford Prewitt, Janice Grannum
Midwood 2’s Richard Maxwell, Peace Maker During Crown Heights Riots, Youth Counselor, Educator and Singer, Dies at 77
Popular Korean Grocer Closes Seven Months After Owner Dies
“Dr. Joe,” Longtime Rutland 1 Resident Who Loved His Neighbors Dies of Dementia
Also in this issue:
PLG Historical Project – “Voices of Lefferts” – Seeks $7,500 from GoFundMe
“Voices of Lefferts,” the six-year-old historical writing project focused on Prospect Lefferts Gardens, hopes to raise $7,500 to continue its series of publications and printed oral histories.
To contribute, visit gofundme.com/f/voices-of-Lefferts-community-writing-project. The group’s works can also be purchased at Greenlight Books where it occasionally holds reading events and talks.
Echo Looking For Co-Editor
The Echo is looking for a co-editor or writer to volunteer their talents in generating editorial content about this dynamic neighborhood. If interested, contact Milford Prewitt at 917-301-7700 or milfordprewitt@aol.com
Tag Archives: PLG Arts
Autumn 2014 Lefferts Manor Echo Available Now
The Autumn 2014 issue of the Lefferts Manor Echo newsletter is available now for downloading. This issue covers the changes in local housing prices, the revitalized PLG dining scene, the arts scene in PLG, and stories on PLG residents. Copies … Continue reading
PLG Arts Membership Drive
PLG Arts is launching a membership drive this Friday, November 22nd from 7-9 PM with a cocktail party at the Inkwell Cafe (408 Rogers Avenue, between Sterling and Lefferts). Some PLG Arts accomplishments: Art exhibitions at the Tugboat Tea Company … Continue reading
A Night of Arts in PLG, Thursday July 11
PLGArts is presenting a perfect summer evening of the Arts in Prospect Lefferts Gardens this Thursday, July 11, 2013. The events begin at 6pm at Tugboat Coffee Company, 546 Flatbush, with an opening reception featuring the landscape paintings of local … Continue reading
43rd Annual Prospect Lefferts Gardens
House & Garden Tour
Date/Time: Sunday, June 2, 2013, Noon to 5 PM Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 on Tour Day Sponsor: The Lefferts Manor Association Photo by Martin Friedman TEN STOPS—including a sun-filled studio apartment; a spacious prewar coop; one and two-family brownstone and … Continue reading
PLG Arts presents: A group show at Tugboat Tea Company
The Tugboat Tea Company546 Flatbush Avenue, between Lincoln Road and Maple Street The show will run from April 2—30 and will feature the work of twenty four local artists in many media, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, drawings, and prints.There will … Continue reading