Monday, March 13, 2023 – AN AFTERNOON OF UNEXPECTED DISCOVERIES
FROM THE ARCHIVES
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023
ISSUE 937
A TRIP THRU THE
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD
JUDITH BERDY
Yesterday I was ready to visit
Nick Golebiewski’s Studio Sale in the Brookly Navy Yard.
I set out on the 1:24 p.m. NYC Ferry to the Yard,
Upon arriving I asked for directions and realized that
the Studio Sale was next Saturday, not yesterday.
After some yummy purchases at Russ and Daughter’s in Building 92 I set
off to Wegman’s about 5 blocks down Flushing Avenue. Lots of great
hot and cold to dine in or take out as well as a supermarket.
On my way there I noticed a lot of young folks lining up outside one of the Yard building. No idea what the occasion was.
The parking lot for off -duty NYC ferries
We forget that the Navy Yard was the major construction site of the most famous ships that served the US Navy. No longer a military facility ships are still dry docked here for repairs and maintenance.
Barge 81 while at sail.Yesterday, it was high and dry in a dry dock.
The bow of DBL81 sitting in a dry dock showing that she is only 3 feet in the dock.
The midsection of this enormous carrier high and dry.
The stern with crane on adjoining pier.
An adjoining area awaiting ships with a great view or the WIlliamsburg Bridge
The We Work building next to the dock where NY Ferry arrives. The area next to the building has lounge chairs and even a basketball hoop for those who need a break outdoors.
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On the street I saw people who had celebrated Hali. Here is a description of this springtime Hindu celebration:
What is Holi?
Holi, sometimes referred to as the “Festival of Love,” or the “Festival of New Beginnings,” is considered one of the most revered and celebrated festivals in India. On this day, people are encouraged to unite, and forget all resentments and negative feelings towards each other. Many who celebrate also consider Holi to be a day for meeting new friends, forgetting past burdens, forgiving others, and repairing broken relationships.
Who Celebrates Holi?
Holi is predominantly celebrated by millions of Hindus across India and South Asia. Although it is now also celebrated by many non-Hindus across Asia, Africa, UK, and North America.
Where is Holi Celebrated?
Originating from the Indian subcontinent, Holi is widely celebrated in India, but is observed by others throughout areas of Asia and the Western world. The religious festival has also become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia, Jamaica, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mauritius, and Fiji.
Why is Holi Celebrated?
The Holi festival has many religious and mythological roots, as it celebrates various legends associated with the holiday. Holi celebrates the legend of Prahlad and Hiranyakshyap, the legend of Radha and Krishna, and many more.
By celebrating these various stories, Holi reassures people of the power that truth holds, since the moral of all legends is the victory of good over evil. The legend of Hiranyakshyap and Prahlad also represents the importance of extreme devotion to God. These legends help people follow a strong moral code in their everyday lives and emphasize the importance of truthfulness.
How is Holi Celebrated?
Holi celebrations begin the night before with a Holika Dahan, where people will gather, perform religious rituals by a bonfire, and pray that their internal evil be destroyed. The following morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi, a free-for-all festival of colors, where people throw powdered dye and spray water. This celebration occurs in the open streets, parks, outdoor temples and buildings. Musical groups perform from place to place as everyone sings, dances, and enjoys the Holi traditions. People also make time to see friends and family, share gossip, and pass around Holi delicacies.
Here is the event I arrived a week early for. Join me nest Saturday at Nick Golebiewki’s Studio Sale
| Dear JUDITH, I’d like to invite you to a spring-clean studio sale on Saturday, March 18 from 1-5pm in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 280, Suite 610. Come by for framed art, prints, daily drawings, sketches, postcards and more… I’ll be pouring beer from Rockaway Brew Co. from a recent collaboration too. Please RSVP and I will send you a guest pass. The QR code you’ll receive is needed to enter the Brooklyn Navy Yard and pass security. The pass also includes a map of the Yard. I hope to see you there. Cheers, Nick p.s. My flat files are overflowing, my walls are filled up with art, frames take up so much space. I need your help!InstagramTumblrTwitterFacebookEtsyPatreonnickgolebiewski.comCopyright © 2023 Nick Golebiewski Studio, All rights reserved. You expressed interest in Nick Golebiewski’s visual art, including painting, the “Nick’s Lunchbox Service” drawing-a-day project, super 8 film, or from a studio visit in the Brooklyn Navy Yard or during the DUMBO Arts Festival. Mailing address: Nick Golebiewski Studio Building 280, Suite 610, Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn, NY 11205 Add us to your address book |
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