Last night I watched Dave Chappelle’s Block Party and I almost forgot how much I really LOVE that movie.  It was the most refreshing feeling to relive the moment when I first saw the movie in the theater (2005) and how inspired I was when I left;  just seeing the commodore amongst my favorite artists and how they shared the common goal of making #goodmusic was inspiration within itself.  Since the majority of the setting (the movie) takes place in Brooklyn I figured I’d use this post to share my experience in Brooklyn while I was on my New York vacation.  Prior to my visit, my knowledge of Brooklyn did not exceed The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z (both of their birth places) and once again I was unaware of the rich culture the city comprised; Brooklyn offered so much more than what is generally portrayed in the media (Marcy Projects, etc.) and I am glad to be able to share another side.

First stop was The Brooklyn Circus where I felt right at home; the BKc family was extremely inviting and they also showed heardemsay™ love!

Founder, Ouigi Theodore applies heardemsay™ buttons to store entrance display.

Second stop was Mile End Delicatessen for lunch where I got the “smoked meat” sandwich with frites!

And the third and final stop was The Brooklyn Museum where I visited the Andy Warhol: The Last Decade exhibit.  It was really interesting to know that during this time (the last decade of his life) Warhol produced more works, in a considerable number of series and on a vastly larger scale, than at any other point in his forty-year career.  Now that’s what I call dedication!

All in all, Brooklyn became my ideal home away from home!