Still here and full of action

Hey fellow internet browsers! It has been some time since our last post, but rest assured we are busier than ever. We have been working on a new site to provide you with the latest at Nicholas. A store with so much to offer, it takes some careful organizing to get it just right. We thank everyone who has been able to stop in and share the experiences of life with us. With Summer upon the horizon, it will be quite a pleasure to bring you a multitude of events the whole family can enjoy.

So with that said, here a few PSA's we would like to share with you:

On Wednesday May 2nd, 2012

@ NICHOLAS BROOKLYN

570 FULTON STREET Between FLATBUSH AVE & ASHLAND PLACE

From 6-9pm 

* Donation $20

For Directions call 718.858.4400

Lester Loving returns with a special spring workshop..

"Gardening with Pyramid Science."

Mr. Loving has been working with pyramid structure for nearly 50 years now and has always been willing to share his vast knowledge to those who are willing and able to learn.

As the world already knows-- the pyramids are one of the main wonders of the world. Scientists to this day are still wondering what their purpose was on earth. Well, if you haven't experienced one of Mr. Loving's workshops then you should come and learn about our ancient science and apply it to your life through gardening and cultivation.

Children 12 and under are free.

2,3,4, & 5 Trains to Nevins St
B,Q, & R Tains to Dekalb Ave

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On Saturday May 12, 2012

Nicholas Brooklyn presents:

"Brooklyn Nights Poetry and Music"

Hosted by: Dave Lester

Music by: DJ B.A.U.S.

Looking for a platform to express your thoughts, feelings and talents? Have you written a piece and need some inspiration? Looking for a great time to have with friends and make some more friends? Well look no further, "Brooklyn Nights Poetry and Music" is the place to be. We invite Brooklyn's finest talent to come and create an evening packed full of energy! Nothing beats an evening out in the center of most transportation routes. Tell a friend, bring a friend and make a friend. See you then.

$5 COVER (includes refreshments)

check out pictures from the last event (and others) on Facebook.

Click here

December Brooklyn Nights Poetry and Music Open Mic

We're back in action for another monthly EVENT at Nicholas!

Please join us Saturday, December 10th at 7PM for Brooklyn Nights Open Mic - hosted by Marcy Alexis.

Guess what folks?! We're celebrating Monique Nicholas's Birthday / Breathday / Bornday / Earthday (whicheve r you subscribe to)! Some of y'all may know her as DJ Mo, DJ Mo Better, DJ Boss/Bauws/B.A.U.S, DJ Push Button, DJ 10 Names! lol =o)

Well, we're gathering in her honor to thank her for all the work she (and the Nicholas Store) has done, and continues to do for The People's Republic of Brooklyn and beyond. She's usually behind the scenes and wearing many hats (tree jobs mon) lol, but she's ever present. Those who know her, know that her devotion to the arts and her people are truly undying.

Please come thru, vibe with us, and pay your respects to our beloved Monique. We genuinely appreciate all that she does for everyone, so this month's Open Mic is dedicated to her. Surprise guests all night long.. fallin' out the sky.. So be a friend, tell a friend, and bring three friends.. it’s Brooklyn Nights Open Mic time! Y'all know how we do maaaan!

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Calling calling all word warriors ie.. page poets, stage poets, singers, songwriters, lyricists/emcees, creative writers, musicians, lovers of all things art >>> you <<< Come bless the mic.

Until then, we wish you strength for your journeys and peace for your soul..

Oneloveness to you all!!

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Nicholas Variety Store
560 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 858-4400

BTWN Flatbush Ave. & Rockwell Pl.

ADMISSION: $5 (free wine, juice, and snacks are served with admission!)

TRANSPORTATION:

TRAIN: 2,3,4,5 to NEVINS ST.

B,Q,R to DEKALB AVE.

G to FULTON ST.

C to LAFAYETTE AVE.

BUS: B25,B26,B38,B52 to FLATBUSH AVE.

Movie night Tonight and every first Wednesday!

Guest what? Tonight and every first Wednesday of the month we will be screening films and documentaries for the duration of the winter months. Resurrecting motion pictures that reflect interesting social commentaries still relevant of today's world! Check back with us to see what films we will be screening in the upcoming months.

Feature Movie:"The Spook Who Sat By The Door"

Synopsis: The Spook Who Sat By The Door is about the first Black CIA agent that resigned from the CIA and became a social worker by day and night trained street gangs to be the vanguard in an upcoming race war, using all that the CIA taught him.

 

 This Saturday! 

 

       Brooklyn Night Poetry and Music Open Mic        

Saturday November 12th

7pm - 11pm

 We're back in action for another monthly EVENT at Nicholas!!

Please join us Saturday, November 12th at 7PM for Brooklyn Nights Open Mic - hosted by Marcy Alexis.

Our November show is a CAN’T MISS event. We’re very pleased to have The Bohemia Room takeover Brooklyn Nights!!

The guest host for the evening will be none other than MS. INGRID B, the fab host of The Bohemia Room in Miami, FL http://www.thebohemiaroom.com/miami.html

She’ll be bringing her crew.. guest DJ and poet ANOMALY, featured poets FILTHY MCNASTY, TALIA SCOTT, and featured singer and poet MAHA ADACHI EARTH. Plus a few other surprises!

PLEASE NOTE: Brooklyn, y’all know we gotta “spread love,” so for the month of November only, the admission will be $7. A portion of the funds will be gifted to our guests, coming all the way from Miami to vibe with us. We’ll resume our usual $5 addmission for December. Thank you all ever so kindly for your cooperation and your continued support! ((group hug))

Trust me when I tell you.. you’ll want to come early and stay late. We’re gonna be all the way live with our fam from the 305!! =o)

So be a friend, tell a friend, and bring three friends.. it’s Brooklyn Nights Open Mic time!!

The November get down with the git down Events

*Special Event Notice*

Our Stellar Makup Artist of Diva Dreams Collection

is putting together a Fashion Show Friday November  4th

See Flyer below

You can purchase Tickets in advance at our Brooklyn Store or call 347.605.5336

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The 2nd Art Initiative Poetry Slam @ Nicholas

 Tuesday, November 1st · 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Join poets & spoken word artists from across the country as they battle it out for a cash prize of up to $200 & a chance to compete against the current champion, David Fasanya, for the title of "The Art Initiative Poetry Slam Champion".

Hosted by Tuan X

7pm — $5 (non-competitors)

DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE??? (yea, ya do.)

Pay only $10 to pre-register & guarantee your spot!

Click the link below to pay via Credit or Debit Card.

http://theartinitiativepoetryslam.eventbrite.com/

If you need to pay in cash or would rather pay with credit in person, come through to Last Request (a free weekly open-mic) any Wednesday to pre-register in full for $10. Here is the Facebook event & dates for Last Request Open-Mic:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235592366457245

You can pay at the door but there is a sign-up limit. You're only guaranteed a spot if you pre-register.

Be sure to claim your spot TODAY!

The slam is open to all ages. It is stressed, though, that this is a strictly judged competition & we recommend competitors be at least 16 years of age on the day of the slam.

For complete format, rules, guidelines & regulations of The Art Initiative Poetry Slam, go to:

http://l.tuanx.com/taislamrules

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Brooklyn Night Poetry and Music Open Mic 

Saturday November 12th

7pm - 11pm

 We're back in action for another monthly EVENT at Nicholas!!

Please join us Saturday, November 12th at 7PM for Brooklyn Nights Open Mic - hosted by Marcy Alexis.

Our November show is a CAN’T MISS event. We’re very pleased to have The Bohemia Room takeover Brooklyn Nights!!

The guest host for the evening will be none other than MS. INGRID B, the fab host of The Bohemia Room in Miami, FL http://www.thebohemiaroom.com/miami.html

She’ll be bringing her crew.. guest DJ and poet ANOMALY, featured poets FILTHY MCNASTY, TALIA SCOTT, and featured singer and poet MAHA ADACHI EARTH. Plus a few other surprises!

PLEASE NOTE: Brooklyn, y’all know we gotta “spread love,” so for the month of November only, the admission will be $7. A portion of the funds will be gifted to our guests, coming all the way from Miami to vibe with us. We’ll resume our usual $5 addmission for December. Thank you all ever so kindly for your cooperation and your continued support! ((group hug))

Trust me when I tell you.. you’ll want to come early and stay late. We’re gonna be all the way live with our fam from the 305!! =o)

So be a friend, tell a friend, and bring three friends.. it’s Brooklyn Nights Open Mic time!!

Remaining October Events

Before I list the events for the remainder of October. I just wanted to take a minute and say a BIG thanks to everyone who has been able to attend one or all of our events. Your support will never go unappreciated....EVER! As we carve our existence into the pages of history, we look forward to making many more memorable events with you. Remember to check us out on Facebook CLICK HERE and see photos from some of the events that take place here.

*Special Event Notice*

Our Stellar Makup Artist of Diva Dreams Collection

is putting together a Fashion Show Friday November  4th

See Flyer below

You can purchase Tickets in advance at our Brooklyn Store or call 347.605.5336

So without further ado here is the rest of October's activities.

On Wednesday  October 19 & 26 

6pm - 9pm

We have:

Brother Polight and the Family Back By Popular Demand!

The Author of 50+ plus books ranging from spirituality, solar numerology to financial related material. He along with his family are a wealth of information and strive to educate the masses where information is not readily available. Come and see them in action as they offer some very interesting information about us a people and what we mean to the corporations that run the institution of America.

Come and get questions answered to:

- Are you Stock of the US?
- Have you been Sold?
- Have you sold your children?
and more with Nysut: Amun Re Sen Atum Re (POLIGHT)
...as he prepares you for the Major event in Harlem National Black theater.

Delicious Alkaline Food & beverages will be on sale also.

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Saturday, October 22 · 5:00pm - 9:00pm

"THE BALLOT OR THE BULLET" (Documentary Screening)

On October 22, 2011 - (16th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation)
Full Life Ahead & Supreme Design Publishing will be presenting
The documentary: The Ballot Or The Bullet.

Synopsis: The Ballot or The Bullet follows Hip Hop group A-Alikes for the three months leading up to the 2008 Presidential Election. Seen for the first time is a rear view of the optimism, pessimism, despair and hope felt by the disenfranchised of Urban America. 
The film features the perspectives of Chuck D, actress Joy Bryant, Ilyasah Shabazz, dead prez, Poppa Wu, Rosa Clemente, Immortal Technique and more. 
The audience has the unique opportunity to enter a time machine in order to analyze themselves and pre-election expectations of the United States’ first black President – four years wiser.

The film will be followed by a Q&A and Panel Discussion moderated by Thebrother Victorious. Panel members discuss the making of the film, the principal subject’s current outlook on the Presidency as well as 2012 Projections.

There will be a $5.00 Donation to help recoup costs of production.
For more info on this event and Full Life Ahead Film Series please contact films@FullLifeAhead.net

Panel Members:
A-Alikes
Divine (RBG, The Dey)
General Steele (Smif-n-Wessun)
Jumane Williams (Councilman - District 45)
Sunez (Hip Hop Writer/Editor & Educator)
Contact films@fulllifeahead.net for info

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The 2nd Art Initiative Poetry Slam @ Nicholas

 Tuesday, November 1st · 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Join poets & spoken word artists from across the country as they battle it out for a cash prize of up to $200 & a chance to compete against the current champion, David Fasanya, for the title of "The Art Initiative Poetry Slam Champion".

Hosted by Tuan X

7pm — $5 (non-competitors)

DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE??? (yea, ya do.)

Pay only $10 to pre-register & guarantee your spot!

Click the link below to pay via Credit or Debit Card.

http://theartinitiativepoetryslam.eventbrite.com/

If you need to pay in cash or would rather pay with credit in person, come through to Last Request (a free weekly open-mic) any Wednesday to pre-register in full for $10. Here is the Facebook event & dates for Last Request Open-Mic:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235592366457245

You can pay at the door but there is a sign-up limit. You're only guaranteed a spot if you pre-register.

Be sure to claim your spot TODAY!

The slam is open to all ages. It is stressed, though, that this is a strictly judged competition & we recommend competitors be at least 16 years of age on the day of the slam.

For complete format, rules, guidelines & regulations of The Art Initiative Poetry Slam, go to:

http://l.tuanx.com/taislamrules

NUMEROLOGY ON:

Wednesday Sept 28

From:

6pm - 9pm

On Wednesday Sept 28, Master Astro-Numerologist (Who has been featured on Oprah, Katie Kuric, Michael Baisden and All major media outlets thru-out the world) Lloyd Strayhon will be speaking on Health & Relationship Free "brief" reading for the 1st 16 people or you can have an extended 2012 reading by Lloyd after the workshop or Privately at his Harlem Office.

The Workshop will be @ Nicholas Bklyn 560 Fulton St. at Flabush Ave. Ext. Downtown, Brooklyn. Don. $15 and Doors from 6-9pm. Please Make a note of it!

EARLY BIRD $14.99 (before Oct. 1st) ASHRA KWESI & MERIRA KWESI TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!! AT NICHOLAS BROOKLYN AND NICHOLAS HARLEM.. Call for info 347 496 1022

REDAINGS BY MERCEDES ON: 

Thursday Sept. 29th 

From:

12pm-7pm

(347) 209 - 0563 (718) 858-4400
Reading by mercedes is not just for the Spiritually Inclined, Mercedes is a Spiritual Reader Spiritual Advisor and Spiritual Consultant, Columnist/Mercedes Advises People wherever she goes! And Mercedes is always On the GO! Many people require Mercedes to attend Their Business Meetings As a SpirituaL Consultant! she is always on the GO! when a Star/Celebrity needs a Spiritual Reading Mercedes is the One they Want! Mercedes is also available for *Private In Person Readings and Consultations!

This week Wednesday 9/14/11

From 6pm - 9pm

"Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness Workshop"

Wednesday September, 14th we will be graced by two of our Brothers... the 9-11 Survivors, B.S.A.C., EMS, IPN Member and former FDNY Employee-- Brother Rudy Muhammad and Red Cross Worker, IPN Member and Black Farmer-- Brother Barry Crumbley

Come and hear about-- What happened on that day and it's effect 10 years later on them and others around them.

Come ask your questions like:

- COULD WE HAVE PREPARED FOR 9-11?
- WHO REALLY GOT EFFECTED?
- ARE MORE HEALTH PROBLEMS GONNA DEVELOP FROM THE 9-11 TRAGEDY?

At Nicholas Brooklyn 560 Fulton Street between Flatbush Ave Ext. & Rockwell. 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevin St, B, Q to Dekalb Ave (Brooklyn)

September Events 9/7/11 - 9/11/11

Sept 7, 2011

6pm-9pm

URBAN SURVIVAL & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ~ SURVIVOR AND FORMER FDNY WORKER

Tomorrow on Wed. September 7th we will be graced by one of the 9-11-01 Survivor, B.S.A.C., EMS, IPN Member and former FDNY Employee.. Brother Rudy Muhammad.

Come and hear about-- What happened on that day and it's effect 10 years later on him and others around him.

Come ask your questions like:
- COULD WE HAVE PREPARED FOR 9-11?
- WHO REALLY GOT EFFECTED?
- ARE MORE HEALTH PROBLEMS GONNA DEVELOP FROM THE 9-11 TRAGEDY?

At Nicholas Brooklyn 560 Fulton Street between Flatbush Ave Ext. & Rockwell. 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevin St, B, Q to Dekalb Ave (Brooklyn) Donation $10 before 7pm..$15 after (Or what you can spare)

Sept 8, 2011
6pm-9pm

Readings by Mercedes

Secured Futures is please to announce Mercedes return to Nicholas Brooklyn Bookstore...Get your Spiritual Readings by
Spiritual Reader Spiritual Advisor,Spiritual Consultant Motivational & Inspirational Speaker and Columnist and Maker of Spiritual Baths.Oils Creams Lotions Bracelets Bags Candles etc...Donation $10 Travel Directions: 2/3/4 train to Nevins....Q/B/R train to Dekalb....

Sept 10, 2011
7pm - 11pm

Brooklyn Nights
Poetry/Music Open Mic

We're back in action for another monthly EVENT at Nicholas!!

Please join us Saturday, September 10th at 7PM for Brooklyn Nights Open Mic - hosted by Marcy Alexis

We were spared the apocalyptic devastation of Hurricane Irene, so you know what that means right.. It’s time to celebrate! It’s our “We survived the hurricane” and “Back to school” show all in one!

You know you deserve it, so come thru to do what you were born to do.. The randomness of our open mic is the magic of our show. We’ll also have some fab features and surprise guests, so be a friend and bring three friends. Brooklyn, let’s say good-bye to Summer in style!

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Calling calling all word warriors ie.. page poets, stage poets, singers, songwriters, lyricists/emcees, creative writers, musicians, lovers of all things art >>> you < Come bless the mic.

Until then, we wish you strength for your journeys and peace for your soul..

Oneloveness to you all!!

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Nicholas Variety Store

560 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 858-4400

BTWN Flatbush Ave. & Rockwell Pl.

Admission: $5 (complimentary wine and snacks are served with admission!!)

Transportation:

TRAIN: 2,3,4,5 to NEVINS ST.

B,Q,R to DEKALB AVE.

BUS: B25,B26,B38,B52 to FLATBUSH AVE.

Sept 11, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn Combat Tai Chi

Combat Tai Chi by Dr. Shaka Zulu @ Nicholas.

Benefits health regardless of age, enhances circulation, and relieves pain/stress. Come learn and experience the wonderful feeling of your own life force energy. Witness it transform from a temple to a weapon! Learn how To fight fat & back with Dr.Shaka Zulu


Registration:
$15 in advance (In-store payment)
$20 day of class

Nicholas Brooklyn
560 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

BTWN Flatbush Ave. & Rockwell Place

Phone: (718) 858-4400

Website: http://www.nicholasbrooklyn.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NicholasVariety
E-mail: nicholasbrooklyn@gmail.com

BUSES: B25 / B26 / B38 / B52
TRAINS: 2 / 3 / 4 to Nevins station
Q / B / R to Dekalb station

Upcoming Events During August

Fashion Show Aug 27th.
Come Out and Experience a night of Fashion, Beautiful models and Live Entertainment.

SHOWTIME @ 9:30PM

******FREE FOOD N' OPEN BAR!!******

ADVANCE TIX: $10

For more information:
347.605.5336

Hosted by Dave Lester & Anna Smith.
Designers like:
*Lyons NY
*Get Nyce
*Empress K.
*Takishma Faison
Make it Happen Jewelry.

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NICHOLAS BROOKLYN PRESENTS:

Being Artselves™ - Hosted by Marcy Alexis

Please JOIN US Thursday August 18th, 7PM to 10PM! The purpose of this series is to introduce the "whole" artist to the community.

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OPEN MIC BEFORE SHOW! Please come early to sign up.

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WHAT:

A monthly Focused Feature Series deconstructing the genius of 2 Multi-talented Artists per show. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the “velvet rope” and into their creative worlds! Featured Performances // Works-chopped // Interviews // Q & A discussions


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WHO:

For the month of August, we are honored to showcase the talents of:



ROBIN ANDRE

http://robinandtheladypoet​.wordpress.com/about/



Artistic Contribution to the World: SINGER / SONGWRITER / PERFORMER / RECORDING ARTIST



Robin Andre is a Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter. He was signed to RCA records for his debut album “Paper Bag” and has recorded, performed and toured in 32 different countries world-wide with multi-platinum artists such as The Dave Matthews Band, The Fugees, Mariah Carey, Lil Flip and Inaya Day. His solo work is a tight blend of rock, hip-hop and reggae sensibility. His newest hit-sensation single, “Betty,” is featured on itunes and he recently completed filming the colorful and funky music video by director, Jose Infante. Robin Andre, a natural entertainer, has also starred in off-broadway musical theater productions, and worked as a commercial actor and professional dancer. He writes, performs and tours solo as well as in the duo “The Robin and the Lady Poet” and also can be seen performing live every week in his hometown with the iconic house band at the legendary “Village Underground” in Greenwich Village, NYC.

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ERICA MIRIAM FABRI

http://robinandtheladypoet​.wordpress.com/about/



Artistic Contribution to the World: POET / AUTHOR / EDUCATOR / PERFORMER



Erica is the author of “Dialect of a Skirt.” She is a writer and performer and a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She received her MFA in Poetry from The New School. Her work has been published in numerous journals and magazines and she has facilitated workshops and seminars at Cooper Union School of the Arts, New York University, Columbia University and Penn State University. She has worked on projects as a writer, editor and performance director for The New York Knicks, HBO and Nickelodeon Television. Erica has been awarded a writer’s residency at the Omega Institute, has been a featured and/or visiting poet/performer for drug rehabilitation centers, prisons and hospitals. Her first book, “Dialect of a Skirt,” was included on the list for: The Best Books of 2009 at About.com and made the Small Press Distribution’s bestseller list for June 2010 as well as the Poetry Foundation’s bestseller list for October 2010. She is currently a spoken word mentor and curriculum writer for Urban Word NYC, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing spoken word, poetry and hip-hop arts to inner-city teens. She also teaches Performance Poetry at Pace University, Creative Writing at The School of Visual Arts and a variety of Poetry courses at Baruch College and Hunter College of The City University of New York (CUNY).



CHECK 'EM OUT ON YOUTUBE!!

http://www.youtube.com/use​r/robinandremusic

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WHEN:

THURS. August 18th, 2011 from 7pm-10pm

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ADMISSION:

$7 (includes free wine and snacks)

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WHERE:


Nicholas Variety Store (aka Nicholas Brooklyn)
560 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

BTWN Flatbush Ave. & Rockwell Place

Phone: (718) 858-4400

Website: http://www.nicholasbrookly​n.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/intent/​user?screen_name=NicholasV​ariety
E-mail: nicholasbrooklyn@gmail.com


BUSES: B25 / B26 / B38 / B52
TRAINS: 2 / 3 / 4 to Nevins station
Q / B / R to Dekalb station

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Saturday, August 13th at 7PM

We're back in action for another monthly EVENT at Nicholas!!

Please join us Saturday, August 13th at 7PM for Brooklyn Nights Open Mic - hosted by Marcy Alexis

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy." Blazin' hotness for absolutely no reason! Well.. we're gonna keep with the sizzlin' vibes for our August show. Our features are gonna be bangin' and the wine will be flowin'.. see ya'll soon soon Brooklyn.

So be a friend, tell a friend, and bring three friends.. it’s Summertime!

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Calling calling all word warriors ie.. page poets, stage poets, singers, songwriters, lyricists/emcees, creative writers, musicians, lovers of all things art >>> you < Come bless the mic.

Until then, we wish you strength for your journeys and peace for your soul..

Oneloveness to you all!!

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Nicholas Variety Store

560 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 858-4400

BTWN Flatbush Ave. & Rockwell Pl.

Admission: $5 (complimentary wine and snacks are served with admission!!)

Transportation:

TRAIN: 2,3,4,5 to NEVINS ST.

B,Q,R to DEKALB AVE.

BUS: B25,B26,B38,B52 to FLATBUSH AVE.

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We have Dr. Shaka Zulu teaching the fundamentals of Tai Chi while incorporating basic self defense moves. Learn the power of breath through Qigong and how to immobilize a threat with simple and effective joint locks that could one day save your life! $25 per person or $40 for two people. Space is limited so be early!