Exciting Green Events in February & March in BKLYN, NY

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"@ greenbelt" event series -- an exciting lineup of special events that will raise awareness about cultural and environmental sustainability at a new residential building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Greenbelt, located at 361 Manhattan Avenue, is a high performance green building that will be the first LEED certified residence/performance space in Brooklyn.

The events will take place in February and March and will include:

GreenHouse Party @ greenbelt

February 20, 2008 – 7:00-9:00pm

A celebration of this new green building with a first look at a model apartment furnished with cutting edge ‘green’ décor, and a sneak preview of this season's organic fashions

GreenHouse Effect @ greenbelt

February 23, 24 and March 1, 2, 2008, 11:00am-6:00pm

Visitors will be invited to explore a “home of the future†– a model apartment that has been transformed to showcase green products, services, and lifestyle choices, with a daily demonstration given each day at 2pm

Sat. February 23

Mmmm, Tastes Organic —Cooking Demo

Adrienne Posner | Just Food

Sun. February 24

State of the Streets—NYC on 2 Wheels

Wiley Norvell | Transportation Alternatives

Sat. March 1

‘Greenification’ Tips for Every Day

Matthew Morris & Jenafer Matthews | Deep Green Living

Sun. March 2

Abracadabra! Repurposing Goods

Jasmin Malik Chua | TreeHugger.com + PlanetGreen.com

GreenHouse Conversations @ greenbelt

February 28, 2008 – 7:00-9:00pm

This lively panel discussion, entitled “Green, Greener, Greenest: Approaches to Living Green in NYC,†will offer attendees a wide spectrum of perspectives on sustainable life choices for city resident

Moderated by Gita Nandan, founder of greenhomenyc, the panelists will include: Jacquie Berger, executive director, Just Food; Mark Caserta, owner, 3R Living; Ben Jervey, Author, Big Green Apple Guide; Emily Main, Editor, The Green Guide; Colin Beavan (No Impact Man), local nyc activist

Displacement @ greenbelt

Performance + Art Opening: March 8, 2008 – 7:00-1100pm

Art Gallery Hours: March 8 – 30, 2008 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am- 6:00pm

An evening of new dance works in conjunction with an exhibition of work by internationally recognized artists that will be the launch of CPR - Center for Performance Research

For more information visit http://www.greenbeltbrooklyn.com/