Sweatshop Social Cancelled Tonight!

The good folks at Bags for the People had to cancel tonight's Sweat Shop Social.  But they promise to come back with more fabric, sewing machines, drinks and snacks next month!

We actually do not have a case of the Mondays...

It is pouring rain today in Brooklyn. The sky is dark, the winter feels endless & the weekend is over. BUT! We have two events this week that will add a little humanity, a little natural anti-depressant and a little intellect to your week.

1) FREE Lecture: Handmade Skin Care. Wednesday January 27th, 7:00PM - 9:00PM [573 Metropolitan Avenue, Bklyn]

Winter weather warrants extreme moisturizing. In this workshop, you will make a Saint John's Wort lip balm as well as explore making infused oils using different plants for aroma and medicinal qualities . Please bring a small empty container for your lip balm to the workshop.

2) Galley Opening: Linda Gastaldello Presents: Just Women.  Friday January 29, 7 to 10p [195 Morgan Avenue, Bklyn]

Join Italian Photographer Linda Gastaldello as she sheds light on the humanity of prostitutes living in impoverished areas of Kathmandu, Nepal and Mexico City, while questioning a society that allows women to be forced into sexual exploitation.

Plus music from COSO & complimentary drinks. RSVP events@3rdward.com

DOUBLE Profile: Julie Lee, Dario Gimenez

Two of the famous faces from last year's poster campaign weigh in with a little more about what's behind those pretty faces:

 

Haircuts to Benefit Haiti

The ladies of 3rd Ward's admin team are split between salons 50/50 with half frequenting Dickson on the LES and half having their manes tamed at Woodley & Bunny. Feuds can be thrown aside with the two salons teaming up to support Haiti on January 30. You've been meaning to make you donation & you've been talking about a new haircut, so, here is their press release:

24-Hour Haircutting Marathon To Benefit Haiti, Hosted By Dickson Hairshop

Lower Eastside  January 30, 2010 - Beginning at 12pm Saturday, the 30th and continuing for 24 hours until 12pm on Sunday the 31st, the stylists of Dickson Hairshop as well as guest stylists from salon’s Woodley and Bunny and Arrojo, will be giving haircuts to benefit the relief efforts in
Haiti.

All haircuts are by donation and all proceeds will go to Haiti, through the Red Cross.
Haircuts with these stylists range from 45 to 245, though no donation too small or too great will be turned down.

This event is located at Dickson Hairshop at 137 Allen St.  New York, NY 10002.

Throughout the 24 hours, drinks and snacks (and maybe a sleeping bag) will be provided, as all are encouraged to stop by and donate, whether needing a haircut or not.

If you’d like more information about this, please contact Severin Dickson at 917.697.1831 or info@dicksonhairshop.com .

TONIGHT//Save Haiti Benefit/Silent Auction at Night Owl, 7 p to 12 a

Save Haiti Benefit/Silent Auction TONIGHT Thursday, January 21st, 7 p to 12 a

Night Owl, 170 North 4th Street, Bklyn, NY 11211

RSVP|| http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252124463294

Optional Open Bar of Well & Beer All Night with $30 donation

HOSTED BY
MONICA SHARP & THE GIRLS OF FINDERZKEEPERZ

WITH DJs 
DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS, COBRA KRAMES, DIRTY FINGER, FULL TIME FUN, ARQ, K!O

SPONSORs & PHOTOGRAPHERs
THE CULTURE OF ME , LILLY FRANCES, NALBAND

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS BY
BROOKLYN ROYALTY , LOVE BRIGADE , ALISHA TRIMBLE, SHAG BROOKLYN , FANCY SEXY ME and more!!!

100% of ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
UNICEF , American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders

Clothing, Food & Water Donations also accepted on behalf of:
Food for the Poor  & Fashion Delivers

Six Points Fellowship Seeks Emerging Artists In NYC – 40K in Support!

Six Points Fellowship Seeks Emerging Artists In NYC – 40K in Support!
 
The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists is accepting applications for our next group of artists!  The Six Points Fellowship will support 9 individual artists in New York City (ages 22-38) working in visual arts, music, and performing arts and who want to develop a new project with a Jewish focus or element.  We’ll provide up to a total of $40,000 as well as workshops, Jewish learning, and professional support to develop new projects exploring Jewish ideas and concepts.

The 2-year fellowship will provide:

• Stipend: Up to $20,000 over two years
• Project Grant: Up to $20,000 over two years
• Retreats, monthly workshops, coaching, and mentorship

To learn more and apply for the Fellowship, visit our website at www.sixpointsfellowship.org. We are holding application workshops on Feb. 7 and Feb. 17 at 7pm at the Bronfman Center at 7 E. 10th Street, please join us to learn more about the process.  The Letter of Intent (LOI) is due March 1, 2010 and the fellowship cycle begins in October 2010.

Profile: Eric Ratkowski

From his shaggy blonde hair to his incredible height, Eric is an all around amazing guy & a cool 3W member. PLUS, he's the first one to fill our new survery. Below, enjoy a quick slice of life from those who use 3rd Ward.

At least you have your health...

So keep it! Learn everything you can at tomorrow's FREE lecture: Health Insurance in Black and White: Navigating the Health Insurance Industry in NYC led by 3rd Ward friend & insurance guru Julie Halverson (plus she's a triathlete).

In honor of tomorrow's lecture, here is a list of our Top 5 Favorite Work Out Video Instructors:

1. Jillian Michaels - Her abs haunt my dreams!

2. Denise Austin: But only in the 80's

 3. Mariko Takahashi: self-labeled "Ex-Fat Girl" and 3rd-Ward-labeled "Poodle Impersonator"

4. Tracy Anderson: Her claims to fame are the bodies of Madonna & G. Paltrow, but that seems like saying you made mac & cheese delicious - regardless she is brutal.

5. Richard Simmons: No list of work-out greats is complete without this teeny man in teenier short shorts

Honorable Mentions: Jane Fonda, Bob Harper

Definately not a Nashville Party (what you NEED for your weekend)

We're laying low this weekend - so no event listings today - but we know you're still going out.

We found this today while doing research for the next issue of our magazine & we do NOT reccomend you go into a bar/club/your apartment this weekend without watching THIS first.

Featured Class: Weave-able, Fabric Circuits (1/23/10, 2:30-6:30p)

Join one of our FAVORITE instructors Phillip Stearns (practitioner of sonic & visual arts; music composer & performer; electronics sculptor & installation artist) for this incredible workshop class.

Register by Monday to get your spot!

Full details HERE.