Utrecht Art Supplies has a new online 'Ask the Experts' section. Have you checked it out? Utrecht says that artists rave about their 'Ask the Experts' service, so check it out! Get the answers you need about the supplies and techniques you use every day. No question is too basic for 'Ask the Experts.'

Some previous questions have included: 'is oil on paper a sound technique?', 'what is mahlstick used for?', 'how does a printmaker avoid fingerprints on paper?', 'what does tint strength mean?'

Click here to submit your questions: https://www.facebook.com/UtrechtArtSupplies/app_141149985924076

Utrecht Art Supplies is located at 536 Myrtle Avenue between Steuben and Grand. The store can be reached at 718.789.0308.

It's 'Twosday'-- 2 cupcakes for the price of one at CakeJoy Bakery!

$5 will get you two red velvet cupcakes. $3 will get you two of any other kind. Mix and match!

Choose from a variety of mouthwatering cupcake flavors such as Rosalie (vanilla), red velvet, orange dreamsicle, raspberry, poppin' pistachio, chocolate grand marnier seduction, strawberry lemonade, coconut rum punch, mojito madness and pineapple kiss

CakeJoy Bakery is located at 364 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont and Adelphi. CakeJoy can be reached at 718.624.CAKE (2253).

photo credit: CakeJoy Bakery (l-r, Poppin'Pistachio and Strawberry Pineapple Rum Punch)

Four and five year olds from the 'Grapes and Berries' class at the Trilok Center for Arts and Education were presented with a laser-cut steel proof of their design earlier today. Proofs are made before a design can be manufactured into a tree guard. After that, they can be displayed and enjoyed as artwork.

The wee ones' original tree panel design was selected in the second round of tree guard installations on Myrtle Avenue. Awwwww, start 'em young, folks!

The student’s designs were made into a tree bench and installed on Myrtle Avenue and Waverly.

Check us out on Instagram--follow us (!) for other great pics like this one: http://instagram.com/p/ZiX4RrmqRH/#

Congratulations Trilok 'Grapes and Berries' class!

Myrtle’s tree guards are both functional and durable, and offer a ‘canvas’ that reflects local creativity. They were created with a modular design so that each set of panels can have a unique, laser-cut design, meeting the Partnership’s goal of creating more opportunities to incorporate local public art into the streetscape. The newest tree guard panels were designed by 24 local artists, who were selected through an open call for public art. Phase II was funded by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn BID, NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry, and NYS Main Street.

Trilok Center for Arts & Education is located at 143 Waverly Avenue, just north of Myrtle Avenue. They can be reached at 718.797.1700 or trilokfusion.com.

Clockwise from top: golden brown to perfection, perfectly seasoned fried whiting and fried shrimp; moist, scrumptious cornbread; savory macaroni and cheese. Lunch time! :-)

Ruthie's recipes are based on founder/mother, Ms. Ruth West's tried and true recipes learned during her childhood in Bayboro, North Carolina. Her powerhouse legacy continues.

Menu items at Ruthie's include many soul food classics, including candied yams, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and southern fried chicken. Check out the menu for a full range of delicious lunch and dinner options, including salads, soft drinks, and desserts.

Stop in for lunch or dinner.

Ruthie's is located at 560 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon, 718.399.2400.

The Polish Bar of Brooklyn is looking to hire an experienced manicurist to join their team of beauty experts and nail professionals. Serious inquiries only. Please call the store at 718.623.5354 if interested.

The Polish Bar of Brooklyn is located at 470 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. For additional details or to apply, call: 718.622.5363.

Mmmmmm, Notice how the sun is peeking through the window just so, acting as a spotlight to show off the many farm fresh ingredients in this delectable meal from Putnam's Pub & Cooker? Those farm fresh eggs, plump tomatoes, that crisp arugula, succulent avocado, fresh ground pepper and freshly baked bread, yesss. And look closer, what's that to the right you ask? Why that is our brand new #farm2nabe card, announcing the June #farm2nabe event series, three Tuesdays in June - June 4, June 11 and June 18.

Dine, Support and Mingle. Please join us for cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres at Maggie Brown, LuLu & Po and Putnam's Pub & Cooker, meet our producers and donate to two local agricultural programs: City Growers & P.S.20 Farms.

Click here for more information and to purchase a ticket!

Can't get enough of Scandal? Scandal watch party at Cielo Bar tonight! When asked at a recent Hollywood party for some Scandal season finale bean spilling, actress Kerry Washington shared: "I can tell you that, at the season finale, people were gasping and screaming at the table read. They were crying and laughing, and we were shocked to the core - to the core!"

Whew, enough said, it is promised to be a thriller!

Scandal watch party at Cielo Bar today, Thursday, May 16 at 10pm. Come out and let's together take in the last bit of drama and thrill before season 2 comes to a close.

7pm -- Happy hour

8pm -- pre-party

10pm -- season finale

no cover

Scandal-themed drink menu featuring The Olivia Pope cocktail. Bar snacks, including wings, sliders and so much more.

Sounds by Mike Music -- salsa, hiphop, R&B, reggae, soca, house...

Cielo Bar is located at 474 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street.

News12 visited Park Avenue yesterday to report on our efforts to improve pedestrian safety. Reporter Nicole Ryan spoke with MARP’s Daniel Scorse, as well as members of the public. The 2-minute piece can be viewed from this page. Simply click on the “City working to improve Park Ave.” video link. If it’s not visible, click on the right arrow.

The Park Avenue Safety Plan was published in the summer of 2012, after a multi-year community-led effort. Stay tuned for more information.

Cielo Bar looking to hire kitchen staff members: porter, prep cook and line cook. Cook positions must be experienced.

Please drop off resume and references to Cielo Bar at 474 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. Experience necessary for cook positions.

update: The PrattSTORE is now offering 40% off everything* in the store! 80% off Adobe software!

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The PrattSTORE, located at 550 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Steuben is having a big closing sale, 30% off everything* in the store. Paints, canvasses, brushes, paper, pencils, posters and so much more. Plus 80% off Adobe software.

*Offer does not include apparel, software, rental center, copy center and custom framing.

The PrattSTORE is located at 550 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Steuben and can be reached at 718.789.1105.

photo credit: PrattSTORE