The 37th Atlantic Antic

THE 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC STREET FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011

12:00PM TO 6:00PM RAIN OR SHINE

ATLANTIC AVENUE: HICKS STREET TO FOURTH AVENUE

Brooklyn Book Festival

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

MORE THAN 220 AUTHORS AT THE BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL

Larry McMurtry, Terry McMillan, Jennifer Egan, Eoin Colfer, John Sayles,

Joyce Carol Oates, Craig Thompson, Walter Mosley, Adrian Tomine,

Amitav Ghosh, Jean Valentine, Jules Feiffer, Senator Joseph Lieberman,

Rachel Hawkins, Sam McBratney, Jacqueline Woodson,

Jhumpa Lahiri, Mo Willems, Pete Hamill and many more

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City presenting an array of literary stars and emerging authors who represent the exciting world of literature today. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages.

BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2011

The Brooklyn Bookend Events are literary themed events taking place across Brooklyn in clubs, parks, bookstores, theatres and libraries. The Bookend Events kick-off a long literary weekend with film screenings, parties, children’s theatre, literary games, and author appearances.

First Attempt at Bantu Knots

Did a wash and condition in the shower, left it damp, put in a leave in conditioner, and got to twisting. Can't wait to see what it looks like tomorrow, although I don't have much confidence in the knots actually staying put throughout the night. Wrapping it in a silk scarf but just don't think I twisted them in tight...well, I guess I'll find out in the morning how my first attempt goes!!

Plus, we've got a street fair to go to and I can test out my unfurled twist tomorrow! Supposed to be a magnificent day. Then Atlantic Antic street fair on Sunday, we haven't been to it in about 15 years. We used to go religiously every year but then stopped going and I couldn't figure out why. I really think it had to do with my aunt passing away. See my mom and her sisters used to take me, my brother, and my cousins all the time. We used to look forward to it every year. But I think unconsciously we stopped going because my aunt was no longer there to go with us. Now that I'm "all growed up", I look forward to sharing the experience with my kids. Unfortunately, mom went to Florida and will miss out, and my other aunt may have to watch my grandma, so while I may not have the whole "aunty experience", hopefully I'll create a really cool "mommy experience"!!