THE BROOKLYN BLOGFEST

Brooklyn Blogfest '09: May 7th at 7 p.m.

Brooklyn Blogfest 2009
May 7th at 7 p.m.
powerHouse Arena in Dumbo

For the most current information and to register online: go to brooklynblogfest.com

Find out why Brooklyn is the bloggiest place in America at the Fourth Annual Brooklyn Blogfest on May 7, 2009 7 p.m. at powerHouse Arena in DUMBO.

Brooklyn Blogfest 2009 is an exciting, idea-filled event for bloggers, blog readers and the blog curious where you will find: Insight. Advice. Inspiration. Resources.

Here's your chance to meet your favorite bloggers; learn about blogging; be inspired to blog. 

"Where better to take the pulse of this rapidly growing community of writers, thinkers and observers than the Brooklyn Blogfest?" ~ Sewell Chan, The New York Times

This year's event will take place on May 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO.

WHY WE BLOG will be the theme of a high-profile panel discussion. This year Brooklyn Blogfest introduces BLOGS-OF-A-FEATHER, special small-group sessions, where you can connect with other bloggers who share your interests.

Once again, there will a VIDEO TRIBUTE TO BROOKLYN'S PHOTO BLOGGERS and the annual SHOUT-OUT: a chance to share your blog with the world!

Whether you live to blog, blog to live or are just curious about this thing called blogging, you won't want to miss Brooklyn Blogfest 2009: the best Blogfest yet.

For more information and to register online go to brooklynblogfest.com.

To find out about sponsorship opportunities for Brooklyn Blogfest, contact Louise Crawford (e: louise_crawford@yahoo.com, c: 718-288-4290).

The Details: 

Fourth Annual Brooklyn Blogfest
May 7, 2009
Doors open at 7 p.m.
powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Admission: $10. ($5 for students and seniors)

Brooklyn Blogfest After-Party
Galapagos Art Space
16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(right across the street from powerHouse Arena)
Cash bar and refreshments

Brooklyn Blogfest 2009

Insight. Advice. Inspiration. Resources.

Brooklyn Blogfest '08 Basics

The Third Annual Brooklyn Blogfest 2008 is an event for bloggers, blog-readers, those interested in Blogging, those passionate about Brooklyn. It is open to one and all. Everyone warmly welcomed.

Date and Time: Thursday May 8th, 2008 at 8 p.m.

Location: The Brooklyn Lyceum. 227 Fourth Avenue at President Street just steps from the R-trains Union Street station.

For cool Blogfest T-shirts: www. cafepress.com/blogfest

More info: Louise Crawford at 718-288-4290 or louise_crawford(at)yahoo(dot)com

What to Expect: Here's the line-up for the program. The show begins at 8 p.m.

Video: Place Matters: Blogging My World by Blue Barn Pictures

Brief Welcome: Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn (Louise Crawford)

Speaker: Creative Times (Eleanor Traubman)

Speaker: Bed-Stuy Blog (Petra S.)

Video: A Walk Around the Blog Promo by Brooklyn Independent Television

Speaker: New York Shitty (Miss Heather)

Speaker: Gowanus Lounge (Robert Guskind)

Speaker: Gersh Kuntzman, editor of The Brooklyn Paper

Video: A Word from WNYC's Brian Lehrer

Speaker: Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers presented by So Good (Heather Johnson)

Speaker: Outside.in, a resource for bloggers who blog about where they live

Video: A Tribute to Brooklyn's Photo Bloggers (produced by Brooklyn Optimist)

Speaker: Bloggers Reach Out: The Brooklyn Blogade presented by Flatbush Gardener

ANNUAL SHOUT-OUT: Your chance to share your blog with the world introduced by Luna Park Gazette

Food and Fun: There will be light refreshments and other goodies from Maria's Mexican Bistro, Red Mango Bakery, Brooklyn Fudge, and beer courtesy of Outside.in

After the presentation there will be plenty of time for networking, beer, delicious snacks courtesy of Maria's Mexican Bistro, Red Mango Bakery and Brooklyn Fudge and conversation.

Many Thanks to the Sponsors of the Blogfest: Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn, Blue Barn Pictures, Outside.In, Brooklyn Optimist, Gowanus Lounge, Michael Sorgatz, Brit in Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy Blog, Red Mango Bakery, Brooklyn Fudge, Maria's Mexican Bistro, DJ Solo P from Groovalicious Entertainment and the Community Bookstore.

Poster designed by Michael Sorgatz.

The New York Times on Blogfest '07

Sewell Chan of the New York Times blog, City Room, had this to say about last year's Blogfest.

Certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn seem to have become the most blog-rich areas of the United States, according to a recent informal survey by the blog Outside.in. So where better to take the pulse of this rapidly growing community of writers, thinkers and observers than the second annual Brooklyn Blogfest?

The blogfest was begun last year by Louise Crawford, who runs Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn, which focuses on Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods. Ms. Crawford said she expected perhaps a handful of people to attend last year’s event and was pleasantly surprised when 130 turned up.

Last night’s blogfest lasted an hour and was decidedly offline, with more than 100 bloggers and their admirers crammed into the second floor of the Old Stone House, a reconstruction of a 17th century Dutch farm house at the rear of J. J. Byrne Park in Park Slope. (Several people were turned away at the door after organizers said the house was filled to capacity.)

The event began, a bit formally, with a blessing by the Rev. Daniel Meeter, the pastor of Old First Reformed Church in Park Slope and himself a blogger. He gave a blessing then described blogging with some enthusiasm: “I just think it’s great. It’s a way of carrying the spirit over the wires. It’s marvelous what you do.”

Six bloggers, some of them quite well-known, then spoke on the question of what impact blogs have had on Brooklyn.

Read the rest here.

What to Expect at the Blogfest '08 on May 8th at the Brooklyn Lyceum

The Brooklyn Blogfest is an annual gathering of bloggers, blog readers, those interested in blogging and those passionate about Brooklyn.

This year's event is at the Brooklyn Lyceum on Fourth Avenue and President Street just steps from the R train's Union Street station.

Come one, come all. There's a suggested donation of $10, $5 for students. There will be light refreshments, beer, and other goodies.

At the Blogfest, there will be a 90-minute program, including the annual Shout Out, a chance for new bloggers to spread the word about their blogs to the world. Afterwards there will be plenty of time for beer and conversation.

Here's the line-up for the program. The show begins at 8 p.m.

Video: Place Matters: Blogging My World by Blue Barn Pictures

Speaker: Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn (Louise Crawford)

Speaker: Creative Times (Eleanor Traubman)

Speaker: Bed-Stuy Blog (Petra S.)

Video: A Walk Around the Blog Promo by Brooklyn Independent Television

Speaker: New York Shitty (Miss Heather)

Speaker: Gowanus Lounge (Robert Guskind)

Video: A Word from WNYC's Brian Lehrer

Speaker: Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers presented by So Good (Heather Johnson)

Speaker: Top Ten Tips for Photo Bloggers presented by Brit in Brooklyn (Adrian Kinloch)

Video: Tribute to Brooklyn's Photo Bloggers (produced by Brooklyn Optimist)

Speaker: Bloggers Reach Out: The Brooklyn Blogade presented by Flatbush Gardener (Chris)

The Shout-Out: Introduced by Luna Park Gazette (Rob Lenihan)

Brooklyn Blogfest '08 on May 8, 2008 at 8 p.m.

Bloggers and non-bloggers alike are welcome at the Blogfest, a public event for one and all, on May 8th at 8 p.m.

The Lyceum is BIG and we can hopefully accommodate everyone who wants to be there.

Come to the Brooklyn Blogfest and find out why Brooklyn is the bloggiest place in the United States at the Third Annual Brooklyn Blogfest on May 8th at 8 pm at the Brooklyn Lyceum at 227 Fourth Avenue (at President Street) in Park Slope.

“Where better to take the pulse of this rapidly growing community of writers, thinkers and observers than the Brooklyn Blogfest?” wrote Sewell Chan in the New York Times last year.

An event for bloggers and non-bloggers alike, the Blogfest brings together citizen journalists, place bloggers, photo bloggers, special interest bloggers, and the creative, quirky, and personal bloggers that make the Brooklyn Blogosphere such a fascinating place to be.

Come hear: Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn, Creative Times, Bed-Stuy Blog, Gowanus Lounge, New York Shitty, Flatbush Gardener, and Luna Park Gazette.

Special features include a video by Blue Barn Pictures, a salute to Brooklyn’s photo bloggers, Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers plus special message from WNYC radio talk show host Brian Lehrer and a promo from Brooklyn Independent Television's: A Walk Around the Blog.

Learn about blogging; be inspired to blog. Best of all, participate in the annual SHOUT-OUT: A chance to share YOUR blog with the world!

BLOGFEST '07 PROGRAM

Here's the plan for the Brooklyn Blogfest on Thursday, May 10th at 8 p.m.

8 pm: Doors Open. Donations, registration, nametags.

8:30 Formal program begins. Scheduled speakers:

--OTBKB (Welcome)

--Surprise Opening

--Rabbi Andy Bachman (5 minutes)

--Outside.In (5 minutes)

--Gowanus Lounge (5 minutes)

--No Land Grab (5 minutes)

--Brownstoner (5 minutes)

----Atlantic Yard Report (5 minutes)

--Creative Times (5 minutes)

Informal Open-Mic for new bloggers

9:30 Party sponsored by Partida Margarita

NIFTY BLOGFEST '07 POSTER FROM URBAN SEASHELL: THANKS

Look! The Brooklyn Blogfest has a nifty poster designed by Lisa Di Liberto, whose blog, Urban Seashell: a collection, features small businesses, artists, independents and upcoming events from cityline to shoreline.

With access to an amazing pool of talent, urbanseashell: a collection is the place to go to find interestint consultants, designers, eateries or the latest independent film release.

A talented designer, Lisa created this beautiful poster for the Blogfest. Her husband, John Sabasteanski, made  the drawing of the water tower and Lisa did the rest.

Thank you so much, Lisa and John. I look forward to seeing you both at the Blogfest.

DETAILS: THE BROOKLYN BLOGFEST '07

When: Thursday, May 10th at 8 p.m.

Where: The Old Stone House on Fifth Avenue and 3rd Street in Park Slope. What: Organized by Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn, the Blogfest is an annual gathering of bloggers who are changing the face of urban media with hyper-local neighborhood blogging. This year's theme: The Impact of Brooklyn Blogging.

What Else: Special speakers including Gowanus Lounge, The Brooklyn Record, Brownstoner, No Land Grab and more...

--Photo bloggers including No Words Daily Pix and Joe's NYC

--Open Mic for new blog shout-outs

--Refreshments and margaritas courtesy of the Blogfest's sponsor, Partida Tequila. --Face time with bloggers and blog-readers The Brooklyn Blogfest is being sponsored by Partida Tequila, makers of 100% organic agave nectar and "the finest tequila money can buy."

Welcome: For bloggers, photo bloggers, blog readers, blog-wannabees, Brooklyn afficianados, the general public, and media.

Contact: Louise Crawford. 718-288-4290

A BROOKLYN LIFE ON BLOGFEST '06

From A Brooklyn Life

ABL was a touch trepidacious about this Brooklyn BlogFest. Everyone knows that bloggers should not be seen in the light of day--and certainly not in groups of more than two or three. What would happen when such a large number of Brooklyn's blogerati conveyed for this historical moment in Brooklyn blogdom? (I'll let everyone take a moment to imagine something cataclysmic.) .....................................>

Nope, no kittens on a tightrope. Among the highlights: live blogging from Daily Heights and some rather non-photogenic lighting, inspiring stories from Design Sponge who quit her day job and now writes full time, general disdain (nee energetic hate) for Mr. Ratner and his project from No Land Grab, Develop Don't Destroy, and the Atlantic Yards Report.

And yes, the four minute speeches spiralled longer, but who cares when you have a history of blogging from Dope on the Slope that involves the cave man (photo illustration at left) and a hauntingly beautiful Brooklyn photo montage from Joe's NYC. Newcomer Brooklyn Record was there, alongside its parental unit, Brownstoner, who went rather light on the disguise. Prolific poster Gowanus Lounge (he actually lives in Park Slope, shhhh) spoke of his newest passion. Of course, much thanks go to OTBKB and her partner Hugh Crawford of Daily Pix for organizing. And all the other blogs who showed up that I haven't mentioned (nice to meet 423Smith and B61, SunsetParker) ... somehow this is turning into my imaginary acceptance speech for the Brooklyn Blogger of the Year awards ;)

There were even some non-Brooklyn bloggers in attendance, like Jake from Gothamist, who admitted that Brooklyn was kind of cool and sincerely wished for some more cookies.