A Night of Arts in PLG, Thursday July 11

PLGArts Presents Noel Hefele and Andrea Wolper
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 artist Noel Hefele. The show is called Pictures of You. Noel evocatively captures the beauty of familiar landscapes, some nearby.

At 8pm, The Andrea Wolper Trio will perform at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers, Andrea is a giant singer with an appealing musical vision.

For more information on this lovely summer evening, visit PLGarts.

These two events will inaugurate a monthly collaboration between PLGArts and The Tugboat Coffee Company and a bi-monthly series with the Inkwell Cafe. Read more about them here and here.

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Bob Marvin’s Photos of 2013 PLG House & Garden Tour

2013 PLG House Tour Visitors Viewing ParlourNoted PLG photographer Bob Marvin has posted his photographs of this year’s House & Garden Tour on flickr. Theses shots really capture the spririt of the day. Thanks, Bob.

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2013 LMA Echo House & Garden Tour Editon
Available Now

The Lefferts Manor Echo House Tour Edition 2013The Spring issue of the Lefferts Manor Echo newsletter is available now for downloading.It is a great guide to all tour houses with several articles about some of the homes. There is a listing of all the days events, and listing of participating local merchants.

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PLG Merchants House Tour Day Offers

The following neighborhood restaurants and merchants are extending special Tour Day-only (unless otherwise noted) offers to tour goers who show their Prospect Lefferts Gardens House & Garden Tour Ticket/Guidebook:

65 Fen Wines, 65 Fenimore Street (off Flatbush Avenue): An Invitation for a Special Wine Tasting 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A 5-10% discount on any purchase, 12 Noon to 7 PM.

B’Fruitee, 539 Flatbush Avenue (between Lincoln Road & Maple Street): A 50% discount on a large juice or smoothie. Offer good 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Creative Sewing & Design, 2122 Beekman Place (off Flatbush Avenue): A 20% discount on all custom sewing and alterations. Offer good Monday 6/3 and Tuesday 6/4, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Delroy’s Wine Bar, 65A Fenimore Street (off Flatbush Avenue): A 10% discount on all menu items: Paninis, waffles, soups, salads, cheese, charcuterie and desserts, Noon to 7 PM.

Gino’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizza, 548 Flatbush Avenue (between Lincoln Road & Maple Street): A 25% discount on a minimum purchase of $10. Offer good until 11 PM.

Inkwell Jazz Comedy Café, 408 Rogers Avenue (between Sterling Street & Lefferts Avenue): Soul food kitchen offers 25% discount on lunch, dinner and drinks, 12 Noon to 7 PM.

Jus FISHY Restaurant & Health Juices
, 555 Flatbush Avenue (Between Maple Street & Lincoln Road): $1.00 off any meal. Offer good 12 PM to 7:30 PM.

King of Tandoor, 600 Flatbush Avenue (between Midwood Street & Rutland Road): A 10% discount on table service, take-out or delivery. Offer good until 10:30 PM.

Kings County Nurseries, 625 New York Avenue (between Rutland Road & Fenimore Street): Download a 10% discount coupon at www.kingscountynursery.com for use on an in-store purchase of $20 or more―excludes landscaping. Good anytime.

Landmark Antiques & Restoration, 513 Rogers Avenue (Between Rutland Road & Midwood Street): A 10% discount on all restorations and purchases. Offer good 6/2 to 9/30, 2013.

Lincoln Park Tavern Restaurant & Bar, 51 Lincoln Road, (between Ocean & Flatbush Avenues): A 25% discount on a minimum purchase of $10. Offer good until 11 PM.

Monk’s Trunk Children’s Consignment, 23 Hawthorne Street (off Flatbush Avenue). 20% off any new or gently used children’s book or toy. Offer good 11 AM to 6 PM.

Play Kids, 676 Flatbush Avenue (between Hawthorne & Winthrop Streets at Westbury Court). Awarded Best Toy Store 2012, New York Magazine. Large selection of locally sourced and eco-friendly items. 15% discount on total purchase. Offer good 11 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Smile For Every Sistah In You, 581 Flatbush Avenue (at Midwood Street). Women’s Afro-centric and contemporary clothier is offering a 25% discount on all purchases. Offer good 12 Noon to 5:30 PM.

Tafari Tribe Globe Trade, 593 Flatbush Avenue (between Midwood Street & Rutland Road). Purveyor of fine art wear is offering a 15% discount on all purchases. Offer good Noon to 9 PM.

Trixie’s Pet Food
, Supplies & Accessories, 575 Flatbush Avenue (between Maple & Midwood Streets): A 10% discount on all products. Offer good 11 AM to 6 PM.

Tugboat Tea Company
, 546 Flatbush Avenue (between Lincoln Road & Maple Street): A $1.75 small coffee is yours for only $1.00. Offer good 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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The Lefferts Community Food Co-op Needs Your Help

Lefferts Community Food Co-opMany people in our community have been working to make the Lefferts Community Food Co-op a reality. They currently have a network of about 500 members with a buyers’ club. They are currently trying for a $5,000 grant so they can purchase equipment and supplies to help them continue to grow.       You can help.

Please click on the link below to vote for them to receive the grant. You can vote even if you are not a Facebook member.
https://apps.facebook.com/intuitlovelocal-tm/?x=us-en_lolb2desktop_42227

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