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2/27 BROTHER CAN YOU SPARE SOME RENT?

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Modern Day Depression-Era Fundraiser!
Friday February 27th 7-11pm

Times are tough all around

7/31 First Ever Summer Benefit Party

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Announcing the City Reliquary’s first Summer Benefit Party!
We hope you will join us for this delightful evening benefiting everyone’s
favorite community museum on July 31 at 7:00pm.
Please email cityreliquary@gmail.com to reserve your tickets
as soon as possible! Tickets are $50 (civic level) or $100
(metropolitan level — includes a Reliquary membership!).
In addition to enjoying drinks, snacks, and music while exploring the
Reliquary and its grounds, the evening will include a silent auction
featuring swag from Crest Hardware and Transportation Alternatives, a
personalized NYC tour from The Levy’s Unique New York!, original
artwork, and more. We’ll also offer you the once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to “Win-a-Date with a Reliquarian.”
You can pay for your tickets by mailing a check to the Reliquary at PO
BOX 110948, Brooklyn, NY 11211 or by cash or check night-of the party.
Thanks for your support and see you on July 31!

Harbor Tours of the Brooklyn Bridge

Monday, May 19th, 2008

May 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th:
in association with the City Reliquary,
The Levys’ Unique New York, NY’s First Family of Tour Guides presents:
Harbor Tours of the Brooklyn Bridge with the Roebling Family!
Take an hour-long New York Harbor cruise aboard the NY Water Taxi with The Levys’ Unique New York! NY’s First Family of Tour Guides portraying the family that built the Brooklyn Bridge

5/24 Brooklyn Bridge Birthday Bike Ride

Monday, May 19th, 2008

May 24th aka BRIDGE DAY!
The City Reliquary Museum presents our annual,
Brooklyn Bridge Birthday Bike Ride!
This year celebrating 125 years since opening day May 24th, 1883.
Meet at the City Reliquary Museum
370 Metropolitan Ave. near Havemeyer St.
in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn
on Saturday May 24th at 12:00 noon
The bicycle ride will depart from the Museum and culminate on the Brooklyn anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge, approximately 10 miles roundtrip. We will be met with Birthday cake, beverages, and a lively presentation of the bridge’s illustrious history. Souvenir t-shirts will be on sale at the CR giftshop. Suggested donation $5; or free with purchase of t-shirt.

Bicycle Fetish Day 2008

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

The City Reliquary Presents: The 4th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:00noon

Tribute to Our City 2007

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Saturday September 8th, 2007 12-6PM
The fourth annual
Tribue to Our City will be held on Havemeyer Street between Grand & Hope Sts. A neighborhood pot-luck picnic in the streets complete with live music, games, entertainment, free food and good will all day long! Please come out to join us.

Sat. July 14 7:30 PERFORMANCE

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Macaroni and Mal Occio by LuLu LoLo
Food, Faith, and Family – Growing up Italian American
Recapturing the love, laughter, and tears of her Italian-American childhood in East Harlem

BICYCLE FETISH DAY 2007

Friday, May 4th, 2007

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Larry from Classic Riders B.C. winner of “Best in Show 2005″
Bicycle Fetish Day 2007
Brought to you by the City Reliquary Brooklyn Civic Riders B.C.
May 26th 12 – 6 PM in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn
Havemeyer St. btw. Grand & Hope Sts.
Bicycle contests, live music, food, raffle prizes all day long!
For more information: messages@cityreliquary.org

Sunday April 1: Come Celebrate Our 1st Birthday!

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Come out on Sunday April 1st from 12-6 PM to The City Reliquary Museum! That’s right, we’ve officially been here 1 year…and we’re still going strong. Come meet members of the board, play games, and hang out in our new back room!

Friday 3/23 Sidewalk Reception: Chris Millstein’s Flashlight Collection

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

Come hang out on the sidewalk with us in celebration of Chris Millstein’s Illuminating Flashlight Collection! The Museum will be open as well…refreshments, artifacts, and other civic splendor. 7 – 10 PM.