3rd Ward, the East Williamsburg co-working space/artists’ collective/amorphous “art thing” closed its doors at 195 Morgan Ave. on October 9, 2013. Recently, ads like this have been popping up on Reddit: “Former Third Ward Space Available for Lease 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 – 10,000 SF – Rental Rate Negotiable.” Out of curiosity we […]
3rd Ward members – sign up for FREE classes at National Academy School
This should mollify the pain: Due to the recent and unexpected shutdown of the 3rd Ward, a beloved art and education space in Brooklyn that once hosted an array of creative classes, all of which were open to the public– the National Academy School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has since stepped up, willing to […]
Company to issue 100% credit to 3rd Ward students who signed up on their site
Well this is good news From the inbox: Thanks for your article covering 3rd Ward’s abrupt closing. I’m a co-founder of CourseHorse, a website that centralizes classes in NYC, and was saddened and completely shocked to learn about this. We’ve had hundreds of students sign up for 3rd Ward classes through our site (and partners […]
3rd Ward offers no refunds, owner was a "selfish, duplicitous crook" with a history of being an unorganized slumlord
While 3rd Ward owner Jason Goodman apparently bathes in the luxury of his posh, waterfront mansion in Montuak, he told members in an email Thursday he will not be offering refunds: Members of the renowned arts and coworking space 3rd Ward who plunked down big bucks for access to classes won’t get their money back […]
3rd Ward is shutting down on Friday shut down last night
Update: The popular East Williamsburg art space 3rd Ward, best known for its expansive array of pricey classes and its weekly “drink and draw” sessions, closed abruptly last night without warning. Calls to 3rd Ward currently go unanswered. According to a tip we received this afternoon, rumors abound about the possibility of foreclosure or bankruptcy, […]
Ligurian Restaurant Fitzcarraldo Has Soft Opening At 3rd Ward Today
Fitzcarraldo is at 195 Morgan Avenue, East Williamsburg/Bushwick, www.fitzbk.com We visited the space last time we were at 3rd Ward and it looks beautiful. We can’t wait to try the food in September. For now, they are only open for lunch and breakfast: After months of anticipation, Fitzcarraldo, the new restaurant from Rucola’s Henry Rich […]
This Saturday: 3rd Ward's 6th Annual Pig Roast
You can RSVP here. Mark your calendar, our 6th Annual Pig Roast is July 27! Join us for a summery celebration of gut-splitting proportions. Our friends at Fitzcarraldo will be roasting a pig and serving up delicious summer sides. Plus we will have music, dancing, Coolhaus treats, double dutch, workshops, The Self Portrait Project and […]
3rd Ward Craft Fair This Weekend!
This Saturday noon to 6: Give the gift of something that goes beyond popcorn tins and fruit cakes – come hang out with us at the 6th Annual 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair and score something unique. Enjoy more handmade gifts than you’ll be able to imagine from over a hundred vendors from all […]
New Year, New You: Places to Expand Your Skill Set Beyond Being Able to Pick Out Really Great Brunch Spots
2012 is supposed to be a big year with possibly some big changes, namely the predicted apocalypse and train wreck of a presidential election. So why not make a change in your life by trying something that you haven’t done before? After all, if the earth is going to end this year, now would be […]
Holiday Gift Markets, Booze, and More Holiday Gift Markets This Weekend
Good news for people who like to drink while shopping! Loreley Williamsburg will be using their spacious beer garden to host a holiday gift market over the next two weekends. As you can see from the list of vendors below, there will be something for everybody on your gift list, from natural cosmetic users to […]