Welcome to Our World

July 20th, 2010

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Brooklyn Bowl is continuing its Our World Campaign this month with a Brooklyn-based fund drive that celebrates summer, youth and special opportunities.

Camp Brooklyn works to send kids from the borough to sleep away camps in the tri-state area. Through generous donations, camperships are awarded to deserving children ages 7-16 to attend one of the many outdoor camps in the surrounding metropolitan area.  Awarding children from such an urban environment as Brooklyn the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, wildlife, and the starry night sky can change their lives forever. Now in its 8th year, Camp Brooklyn sent 403 children from the borough to great summer camps this summer.

Visit Brooklyn Bowl on Wednesday, July 28th for a Camp Brooklyn benefit performance presented by RXP with Locksley. Admission is free and donations will be accepted on behalf of Camp Brooklyn. More Information on this event can be found here.

To make a contribution you can call (718) 802-CAMP or visit  http://www.campbrooklyn.org/ and on Facebook.

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// OUR WORLD STARTS IN GREENPOINT //

Our World is a place to explore the problems and much-needed solutions facing this planet. Brooklyn Bowl will continue its dedication to sustainability and a green Earth by highlighting worthy causes each month.

In April 2010, a devastating oil spill wrecked the Gulf of Mexico. Just a month later, nearly 200,000 tons worth of crude oil now sit in Gulf waters. As it comes closer and closer to shore, we are reminded of our own waterways here in Brooklyn.

Did you know that the spill in the Gulf is not the first time big oil companies have devastated the ecosystems in which they exploit for oil and profits? Despite the large volume of oil left untended in the Gulf, there’s a body of water even more so contaminated just a few miles from our front door. Newtown Creek in Greenpoint is little known yet has a long history of pollution dating back to the late 19th century. The creek waters are filled with anywhere from 17 to 30 million gallons of oil, and untold amounts of additional pollutants from the factories that line its shore.

While in future months to come we will expand Our World to larger organizations nationwide and internationally, we believe that the dire situation so close to home is in need of some attention.

If you would like to get involved with some of the organizations heading up the fight for clean waterways, you can contact these great organizations and get involved in the neighborhood:

NYC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:This government Agency recently opened a visitors center on the Newtown Creek shore in Greenpoint.

HUDSON RIVER KEEPER: This organization hosts events for members and volunteers to benefit the water quality of the Hudson River and its tributaries.

NEWTOWN CREEK ALLIANCE: A local organization which is taking legal action towards the Big Oil Co’s.

The Leonard Lopate Show: A WNYC Broadcast features information about how the Creek is fairing today.

Verve Pipe Giveaway

June 29th, 2010

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SATURDAY, JULY 10TH

// THE VERVE PIPE TIX GIVEAWAY //

ENTER 2 WIN 2 TIX

Brooklyn Bowl wants to award one lucky Verve Pipe fan with two FREE tix to one of their two upcoming shows at Brooklyn Bowl.  RT on Twitter or “Like This” on Facebook to enter to win!

Contest ends at 12:oopm, Thursday, July 8th

Winner announced at 2:00pm, Thursday, July 8th

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ENTER 2 WIN ON FACEBOOK NOW

Verve Pipe TiX GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 Win: “Like This” for a chance to win 2 tix 2 either show! Winner Announced at 12pm on 7/9! http://ticketf.ly/ccMNX2

ENTER 2 WIN ON TWITTER NOW

Verve Pipe TiX GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 Win: RT for a chance to win 2 tix 2 either show! http://ticketf.ly/ccMNX2

Media Recap: N.E.R.D.

June 17th, 2010
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Photo by Adam Macchia

// N*E*R*D @ BROOKLYN BOWL //

On June 16th, Pharell Williams, Chad Hugo, & Shay Haley–aka N*E*R*D–rocked Brooklyn Bowl for a private event sponsored by Walmart and Axe Body Spray.  While the Axe people were filming the show for a forthcoming commercial, N*E*R*D rocked the stage with their signature Rock/Funk/Hip-Hop sound.  Performing hits like “She Wants To Move” and “Lap Dance”, N*E*R*D had the crowd moving all night, climaxing with a special guest spot from Lupe Fiasco on “Everybody Nose.”  With an energetic encore of “Rock Star,” The boys closed out another amazing night at the Bowl.  If you were able to make it out for this exclusive event, we want to know what you thought!  Send your photos to our FLICKR group, your videos to our Vimeo group, anything that helps show how much fun N*E*R*D at Brooklyn Bowl really was.  If you couldn’t make it, check below for a recap and a few pictures.

FLICKR – PICTURES

HIGHLANDA – RECAP

RAP RADAR – VIDEO

THE MADBURY CLUB – PHOTOS AND RECAP

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Photos by Adam Macchia

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Photos by Adam Macchia

The John Legendary Roots Crew

June 14th, 2010

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// THE JOHN LEGENDARY ROOTS CREW //

John Legend & The Legendary Roots Crew Invade Brooklyn Bowl for a Special, Secret Concert

Thursday, June 17

Brooklyn Bowl is proud to announce an amazing secret show by John Legend & The Roots on Thursday, June 17th.  John Legend and The Roots have recently been collaborating often in promotion of their new collaborative covers album Wake Up–inspired by the Arcade Fire song–but actually made up of classic Soul B-Sides by Roberta Flack, Donnie Hathaway, Nina Simone, and Marvin Gaye.  The album will serve as a companion to the Roots’ forthcoming album, How I Got Over.  This is one of the most exciting events we’ve put together since our opening, so stay tuned for more info about Twitter and Facebook contests and ticket giveaways early next week

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// WIN 2 TIX 2 SOLD OUT SHOW //

RT This on TWITTER

GIVEAWAY! 2 Tix 2 SOLD OUT John Legendary Roots Crew (aka @johnlegend + Roots) show on 6/17! RT 2 Enter 2 Win! http://bit.ly/bBGuLm

LIKE This on FACEBOOK NOW

GIVEAWAY! 2 Tix 2 SOLD OUT John Legendary Roots Crew (aka. John Legend + The Roots) show on 6/17! ‘Like This’ 2 Enter 2 Win! http://bit.ly/bBGuLm

— Winner picked at NOON on 6/17 –

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World Cup Weekends @ Brooklyn Bowl

June 9th, 2010

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SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH – SUNDAY, JULY 11TH

// WORLD CUP WEEKENDS //

Brooklyn Bowl is excited to announce World Cup Weekends!  We’ll be showing all of the  2:00 P.M. matches (prime time in South Africa) every weekend of the 2010 World Cup South Africa.  We have a great lineup of World Cup-related deals, such as Safari Snacks, Trail Mix, and Biltong (Beef Jerky), and a specialty milkshake called the Shake Of Good Hope, infused with Amarulo Liquor.  We’re really excited to have all of you Soccer/Football fans at Brooklyn Bowl for 16 lanes of bowling, 12 HD Projection Screens, and of course, the greatest sporting event in the world, the 2010 World Cup live from South Africa.

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// WORLD CUP MATCHES @ BROOKLYN BOWL //

Below is a schedule of games we’ll be showing here at the Bowl.  Make sure to come out, wear you’re country’s colors proudly, and enjoy the 2010 World Cup!

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(For a full schedule for all World Cup 2010 matches, click HERE)

Saturday, July 10, 2:00pm – Third Place Match – URUGUAY vs. GERMANY

Sunday, July 11, 2:00pm – Finals – HOLLAND vs. SPAIN

Media Recap: Stereogum Presents – The Gum Bowl Featuring Woods

June 1st, 2010

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// STEREOGUM PRESENTS: THE GUM BOWL @ BROOKLYN BOWL //

WOODS, EFFI BRIEST, DJ ST. VINCENT

On May 25th, Stereogum put on an event at Brooklyn Bowl called The Gum Bowl, bringing together some of NYC’s finest underground musical and comedic talent for a bowling competition of the ages.  With teams comprised of Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav, Himanshu Suri of Das Racist, comedian Max Silvestri, and other notable acts, the tournament was a great success as each team rocked their custom made bowling team shirts, courtesy of Stereogum.  Woods, Effi Briest and DJ St. Vincent entertained the audience as they rolled, putting together a night of great music and competition.  If you were able to make it out to the Bowl for this unique event, we want to know what you think!  Send your photos to our FLICKR group, your videos to our Vimeo group, anything that helps show how much fun a Sterogum party at Brooklyn Bowl really is.  If you couldn’t make it, check below for a recap and a few pictures.

STEREOGUM: RECAP, PICTURES, BEHIND THE SCENES

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Photo By Ryan Muir
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Photo by Ryan Muir

Media Recap: Cherry Lane Music Publishing 50th Anniversary Party

May 26th, 2010
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Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images North America

// CHERRY LANE MUSIC PUBLISHING 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY @ BROOKLYN BOWL //

On May 19th, Cherry Lane Music Publishing celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with an amazing event at Brookyln Bowl that featured some of it’s most celebrated clientele.  John Legend, moe., Antigone Rising, Tom Paxton (Cherry Lane’s first ever artist) and more were on hand for what was a truly special night.  If you were able to make it out to the Bowl for this unique event, we want to know what you think!  Send your photos to our FLICKR group, your videos to our Vimeo group, anything that documents this eclectic night of Cherry Lane’s finest!  If you couldn’t make it, check below for a recap and a few pictures.

CHERRY LANE MUSIC PUBLISHING: PHOTOS

JAMBANDS.COM : RECAP + MOE SETLIST

ZIMBIO.COM: JOHN LEGEND PICTURES

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Photo By Cherry Lane Music Publishing

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Photo By Cherry Lane Music Publishing

?uestlove Extends His Residency @ Brooklyn Bowl Through September!

May 20th, 2010

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// ?UESTLOVE  //

DJ RESIDENCY

?uestlove has extended his Thursday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl through September*!

*Brooklyn Bowl is closed August 19th and 26th, and there will be no ?uestlove show on these nights

7/29 :: 8/5 :: 8/12 :: 9/2 :: 9/9 :: 9/16 :: 9/23 :: 9/30

Doors 10:00pm :: Show 10:30pm :: 21+

$5.00 In Advance :: $7.00 Day Of Show

Media Recap: Travie McCoy @ Brooklyn Bowl

May 13th, 2010

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Photo by Good*Fella Radio

// TRAVIE MCCOY @ BROOKLYN BOWL RECAP //

Travie McCoy was nothing short of awesome when his tour rolled through to Brooklyn Bowl.  After a successful run with Hip-Hop/Pop sensations Gym Class Heroes, Travie is touring in support of his solo debut album “The Lazarus Project.”  Travie showed the crowd just how great his new album is, featuring many of the tracks off the upcoming release during his show, and bringing out some guests to help him round out the sound.  If you made it out to the Bowl for Travie’s show, we want to know what you think!  Send your photos to our FLICKR group, your videos to our Vimeo group, whatever you got!  If you couldn’t make it, check below for a recap!

SEE LIFE LIKE ME: REVIEW / VIDEO

GOOD*FELLA RADIO: PHOTOS

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Photo by Good*Fella Radio

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Photo by Good*Fella Radio

Michael Psilakis Tells Food Network That Brooklyn Bowl’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Is The “Best Thing I Ever Ate”

May 10th, 2010

Best Thing I Ever Ate featuring Brooklyn Bowl’s Fried Chicken from Brooklyn Bowl on Vimeo.

Michael Psilakis, the chef / co-owner of New York City restaurant Anthos, and a judge on Food Network’s “Ultimate Recipe Showdown,”explains why Brooklyn Bowl’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken is “without question the best, crispy, crunchy, yummy fried chicken I’ve ever had in my life”