826NYC presents An Honest Elimination Poker Tournament

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!

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!

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.

The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

The 826NYC Lonely Hearts - Now Online!

June 01, 2009

The 826NYC Lonely Hearts' self-titled album was released late last month, when the band played its first and only show at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Nine students debuted their original songs about heartache (Sebastian Martinez's "Can't Find Love"), skydiving (Miles Vitarelli's "Can't Find Love"), Pocahontas (Alexis Feliciano's "Love Is a Triangle"), and kickball (Joshua Torres's "Clumsy").

Audience members were also treated to a live performance of "Eternal Flame" (pictured here).

For those who missed out on the release party, you're in luck: Some of the songs are now available through 826NYC's podcast, KAPE Gorilla Radio.