41st Annual Prospect Lefferts Gardens House & Garden Tour

Free Standing Victorian Home 2011 PLG House TourDate/Time: Sunday, June 5, 2011—Noon to 5 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 on Tour Day
Sponsor:
The Lefferts Manor Association

Photo by Dan Schickler

Here is a sampling of what you’ll experience…

  • EIGHT turn-of-the 20th-century residences and the chance to view PRIVATE GARDENS
  • Ingenious ways to connect indoor and outdoor living and let the natural light in
  • Opportunities to visit with designers, contractors and homeowners and gather novel ideas and resources
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Discounts by local merchants
  • Complimentary wine tasting

Note: Children under 12 years of age and photographs are not permitted inside tour houses. Infants in front packs only, will be allowed inside the houses.
For more information: 718-284-6210 or 718-462-0024

Ticket information is below:

ADVANCE TICKET SALES LOCATIONS until close of business Saturday, June 4

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

K-DOG & DUNEBUGGY
Gabrielle Lowe
43 Lincoln Road
(between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues)

Park Slope

AGUAYO & HUEBENER REALTY GROUP
Roslyn B. Huebener
138 Seventh Avenue
(between Carroll and Garfield)

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS-Brooklyn
Bette Cunningham
100 Seventh Avenue
(at Union Street)

STERLING PLACE
Robert Wilson
352 Seventh Avenue
(at Tenth Street)

Brooklyn Heights

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS-Brooklyn
Bill Sheppard
129 Montague Street
(at Henry Street)

Boerum Hill

STERLING PLACE
Robert Wilson
363 Atlantic Avenue
(between Hoyt and Bond Streets)

Grand Army Plaza Farmers’ Market

Saturday June 4 only, weather permitting.

Brooklyn Flea Market

Lafayette Avenue
(Vanderbilt and Clermont Avenues)
Saturday May 28 only, weather permitting.

TICKETS BY MAIL

Lefferts Manor Association, 135 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
Specify the number of tickets with a check made payable to Lefferts Manor Association and a stamped self-addressed envelope.

ON TOUR DAY

Tickets will be sold starting at 11:30AM at K-DOG & DUNEBUGGY, 43 Lincoln Road
(between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues).

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The Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part 2

Barbara Ann Rogers’s excellent series on Yahoo about the architects who built homes in PLC continues.

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part VI

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part VII

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part VIII

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part IX

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part X

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XI

Middleclass Architect Designs for the Rich

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XIV

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XV

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XVI

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XVII

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XVIII

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XIX

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XX

Architects of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Part XXI

This article on the Sears Roebuck Building in Flatbush is also interesting.

Sears Roebuck Company Flatbush

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Manor Arts Spring Registration

Manor Arts ClassLefferts Manor’s own Manor Arts was founded by the artist and art educator Nurit Newman in 2009. There have been 8 sessions so far, and the 9th begins on April 30th. A few openings are still available—see below.

In an interview, Ms. Newman said, “We specialize in teaching kids (of any age) how to think like artists. This spring we’ll be adding on a mommy and me class for toddlers and a one day parent/child arts workshop for 5th and 6th graders and their folks that is designed to provide an opportunity for parents to make art with their kids.

“Many of my students repeat classes each session, and I’ve had the great joy of watching some of them grow from toddlers to 6 year olds and pre-teens to teenagers.

“I’m also very proud of the great successes we’ve had helping kids put together their portfolios and preparing them for their interviews at specialized art high schools such as La Guardia, Murrow and Art and Design.

“At the risk of sounding corny my students really have been an inspiration for me. Their questions, frustrations and breakthroughs with realizing their ideas have played a great role in my own art work.”

A few openings are still available for the Spring session.

  • ART MAKING 1 4-6 year olds Saturday @ 10AM
  • ART MAKING 2 9-11 year oldsSunday @ 11AM
  • COMIC BOOK ARTS (6.5-9 year olds)Thursday @ 4:30
  • COMIC BOOK ARTS (8-11 year olds)Saturday @ 11:30AM
  • STOP MOTION ANIMATION (FULL)
  • 3D-EXPLORATION 1 (6-8 year olds)Sunday @ 11:30
  • 3D-EXPLORATION 2 (8-11 year olds)Tuesday @ 4:30
  • JEWELRY METAL SMITHING (9-11 year olds)Wednesday @ 4:30

You can register at the Manor Arts website, or by email to manorarts@yahoo.com.

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LMA Spring General Meeting April 2nd

Lefferts Manor Association LogoThe Lefferts Manor Association will be having it’s Spring General Meeting on April 2nd at 10am. Enjoy a cup of coffee, see neighbors you haven’t seen since December.  The meeting will be held at the Church of the Evangel, on Bedford Avenue between Hawthorne and Winthrop.

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Upcoming PLG Arts Jazz at the Ink Well shows

Thanks to Dr. Mambo and his Explosion Experience, their great crowd, and our neighbors who came out to the show on March, 10th.  Now mark your calendars for more upcoming shows at the Ink Well Cafe.

Lefferts Manor and PLG residents, The Axiom Addicts will be playing there on Thursday, March 24th.

March 24: Axiom Addicts

The Axiom Addicts

More Upcoming Shows

Jeff King comes to the Ink Well April 14

April 14: Jeff King
April 28: David Aaron and Short Memory

The Inkwell is located at 408 Rogers Ave between Lefferts Ave. & Sterling St. All shows are Thursday nights. For further information, contact rina@plgarts.org.

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