826NYC presents An Honest Elimination Poker Tournament
Posted on June 26, 2009
Join Ira Glass, David Cross and Michael Ian Black in a Texas Hold 'Em tournament!
It's just like Celebrity Poker Showdown, but you're not in your living room! Sign up, raise money and you too could be sitting at a table with Ira, David or Michael! Make it to the final elimination and WIN an autographed trophy*! But bring your best poker face and buckets of cash because you'll be up against some tough competition! Only one "buy in" will be allowed on the day of the tournament.
An Honest Elimination Poker Tournament will be held Sunday, July 26th, from 2 - 6pm at our Park Slope writing center (372 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn).
Register now at www.826nyc.org/poker!
All the proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the programming at 826NYC and are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Any questions? Ask Sarah
*No cash prizes will be given out at the tournament. That would be gambling. And that would be illegal.
Celebrating STEW: The Sports Issue!
Posted on June 24, 2009
Yesterday we celebrated the release of our second issue of STEW, The Magazine About Et Cetera. Congratulations to this year's STEW staff - and special thanks to the volunteers from 826NYC and ESPN The Magazine, who helped make this issue happen!
Our second issue is a collection of stories written by juniors and seniors at the Secondary School for Journalism. These articles, based on interviews and independent reporting, were written in the 2008-2009 academic school year, and examine change in the city in which we live.
The Sports Issue, edited by Janik Shaw, Kaila Strickland, Janaye Solomon, Antonia Hope, and Oneisha Bynoe features 31 articles about sports and athletes. Featured stories include a profile of competitive eater, Badlands Booker, a look into New York's cricket scene, and an examination of inflated Superbowl ticket prices.
All your superhero needs in one place!
Posted on June 23, 2009
For years, the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company has been supplying Brooklyn and environs with the highest quality superhero supplies. And now, with the launch of http://www.superherosupplies.com/, you can stock up on capes and anti-matter from the safety of your home and/or lair, even if you don't live anywhere near Brooklyn.
So, head on over and check it out. Even if you don't see anything you need right now, be sure to keep checking back as more products and services become available in the future.
An Honest Elimination Poker Tournament
Posted on July 26, 2009
Join Ira Glass, David Cross and Michael Ian Black in a Texas Hold 'Em tournament!
It's just like Celebrity Poker Showdown, but you're not in your living room! Sign up, raise money and you too could be sitting at a table with Ira, David or Michael! Make it to the final elimination and WIN an autographed trophy*! But bring your best poker face and buckets of cash because you'll be up against some tough competition! Only one "buy in" will be allowed on the day of the tournament.
An Honest Elimination Poker Tournament will be held Sunday, July 26th, from 2 - 6pm at our Park Slope writing center (372 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn).
Register now at www.826nyc.org/poker!
All the proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the programming at 826NYC and are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Any questions? Ask Sarah
*No cash prizes will be given out at the tournament. That would be gambling. And that would be illegal.
The Prom You Were Promised
Posted on May 21, 2009
After years of raised expectations and inevitable disappointment, after Pretty in Pink and Saved By The Bell season 4 (we remember it, too), 826NYC and Bowery Presents are happy to finally present THE PROM YOU WERE PROMISED, a night of formal wear, amazing dance music, and a chance to re-live prom the way you always wanted.
The night will feature rare DJ sets by VAMPIRE WEEKEND, PAT MAHONEY (of LCD Soundsystem), and HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR, and will be hosted by one of our favorite comedians (and 826NYC advisory board member!) LEO ALLEN. So fire up the limo, dust off that tux (or not), break out the hairspray, and get ready to dance!
Tickets are available HERE starting tomorrow, April 16, at noon.
More details below.
Away We Go
Posted on May 16, 2009
Please join us for a special screening of Away We Go, the newest release from Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, on Saturday, May 16th.
VIP ticket-holders will gain entrance to a cocktail reception after the screening, with the film's director Sam Mendes, and writers Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida.
All proceeds from this event will benefit 826NYC. Click below to purchase your tickets and to find out more.
