"Mettle": Documentary Shot Almost Exclusively In Cobble Hill, To Premiere At Jalopy

On July 28th, "Mettle," a documentary by Brooklyn resident Andrew Arrow will be premiered at Jalopy Theatre on Columbia Street. The film, completed in April 2013, is almost entirely shot in Cobble Hill and shines a light on a little-known fact: that collecting recyclable material on New York City sidewalks is illegal. Those who do so to earn money can be cited, fines and even arrested.

Who knew that people who eek out a living by going through our recycling bins to look for empty cans or heap our old discarded air conditioners onto rusty shopping carts to bring them to scrap metal places like Benson Scrap Metal in Gowanus can be fined up to $10,000.
Through interviews with politicians and those who collect recyclables , Andrew Arrow investigates why this is should be. He writes:
"On a whim, using a $300 Handycam, I interviewed several people in my neighborhood about this phenomenon. The information I received and the incidents I recorded were quite unexpected, and led to the creation of a full-length film that includes interviews with some of New York City's (and the country's) environmental thought leaders and pioneers. The result of this effort is certain to surprise and entertain."

You can find more information about "Mettle" on the film's Facebook page.

"Mettle, The Movie" Premiere

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Jalopy Theatre

315 Columbia Street (corner of Hamilton/BQE)

Brooklyn NY

718.395.3214

7PM reception

8PM screening

9PM brief Q&A with the produce

Cobble Hill Walking Tour With Historian Francis Morrone

The Cobble Hill Association has just announced that historian Francis Morrone will once again lead a Historic Walking Tour through Cobble Hill. If you have never accompanied Morrone on one of his tours, you should reserve a spot now.

Cobble Hill History Walking Tour

With Historian Francis Morrone

Sunday June 9th 

2PM TO 4PM

Join Francis Morrone, director of the CHA Cobble Hill History Project, on a walking tour of Cobble Hill history and architecture. This year’s tour will focus on the landmarks and history of the southern Cobble Hill. So, even if you have been on other Cobble Hill History Tours, you won’t want to miss this one! Travel + Leisure magazine named Francis as one of the 13 best tour guides in the world.The roughly two-hour walk begins at Clinton and Kane Streets in front of Christ Church.
$10 for CHA members and $20 for non-members Tour Limited to 30 Participants

Please RSVP: CobbleHillAssociation@gmail.com

"Tropic" Juice Bar & Grill Brightening Up Court Street

Tropic, a new juice bar/deli has opened its doors at 205 Court Street just recently.  Aside from smoothies, protein drinks, and aloe drinks.  Tropic also offers wraps, sandwiches and granola bars.
Though they are a few seats in the back, the place is more of a take-out place.
This location was the home of Wyckoff Corner Pharmacy for many years. (The pharmacy has relocated  across the street to 203 Court Street)

Have you stopped in yet?  What do you think?