Tom Martinez, Witness: Riding the Waves in the Rockaways
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In his dual career as a minister and photographer, Reverend Tom Martinez is drawn to images that reflect New York’s interfaith diversity, its unexpected natural habitats, and the spirit of protest and volunteerism that’s all around. He also documents art on the ever-changing canvas of the City’s streets and walls. The Soul of the World … Continue reading The Soul of the World: An Exhibit of Photography by Tom Martinez
Artist JoAnna Mitchell paints pregnant bellies. Here she is painting a globe on the belly of actress Frannie Silverman. For information about getting your pregnant belly painted, check out her website. You can email her at jomithchellbodyart(at)gmail(dot)com. jomitchellbodyart@gmail.com
At 3PM this afternoon, there’s a pig roast at Fort Defiance in Red Hook and then there’s a benefit at The Bell House in Gowanus at 7PM with Roseanne Cash and other performers. Both are fundraisers for Red Hook recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy. In between, there’s shuttle bus service from Red Hook to The … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: Pig Roast at Fort Defiance
I’ve never seen this poster of the Babe with the gates open. Suspect it’s hurricane related as it’s in Red Hook next to Baked on Van Brunt. Seems oddly fitting though, as if the power of all the ghosts of the past are being summoned. Spirit of community in Red Hook is truly, truly inspiring. … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: The Babe in Red Hook
People are collecting donations of food and water at the Park Slope Armory on 8th Ave in the Slope. It’s being d delivered (and folks can offer to drive loads of supplies) to a community center down the street from Red Hook Initiatives (http://www.rhicenter.org/contact.html). Volunteers who can get to Red Hook are being encouraged to … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: Help for Red Hook
The mostly fresh water West Pond at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, breaching the pond and flooding it with salt water.