In honor of Women's History Month, Just Because Hair Therapy Salon is offering 20% off all services during the month of March. The special applies to appointments, not walk-ins, so call today.

From the back of the postcard: Just Because Hair Therapy Salon is a premiere full-service salon, providing more than just a stylish experience in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Trained and experienced hair stylists strive to satisfy and enrich clients by using wholesome professional products and serving with integrity...Just Because.

Just Because is located at 141 Carlton Avenue, just north of Myrtle. They are open Tuesday thru Friday, 11am - 7pm and Saturday 9a - 3pm. Reach them by phone at: 718.722.7810.

The Bakery, the Zagat-rated, popular neighborhood confectionary located at 154 Vanderbilt (just south of Myrtle, near Subway) presents the romantic comedy written and directed by Lola Cooper, "A Fat Cow."

The play, describes the director, is "a dramady about a single woman trying to be all she can be."

Tickets are $10. Performance time each night, 7pm. Friday and Saturday show dates are as follows:

Friday, March 5th

Saturday, March 6th

Friday, March 12th

Saturday, March 13th

Friday, March 19th

Saturday, March 20th

Call The Bakery for further detail: 718.596.5999

Hope you had a chance to check out the March 1st AM New York article featuring one-stop eco-friendly shop, Green in BKLYN. Owner, Elissa Olin, says one of many reasons to opening the store, which is located at 432 Myrtle Avenue: "I want people to see that 'greening' is bigger than a hippie hemp purse."

With ultra-friendly customer service and a wide variety of products from sheets, towels, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, knitting needles, cosmetics, solar backpacks, crafts, papers, coffee, tea...Green in BKLYN is well on its way to doing just that.

Questions about Green in BKLYN or eco-friendly products in general? Give Green in BKLYN a call at 718.855.4383.

Check out the AM New York article here (scroll down to page 7).

The first 2010 Myrtle Windows Gallery installment launching Thursday, March 4th will feature limited edition prints from artists in Pratt’s Pressure Print Collective. Join the artists on Thursday, March 4th on a walking tour beginning at Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (412 Myrtle) at 5:30pm, and at the opening reception at Tamboril (527 Myrtle) at 6pm, where 2-for-1 drink specials and free appetizers will be enjoyed by all!

Imprint features the works of eight artists, and will run from March 4th - March 31st in Myrtle storefronts between Vanderbilt and Hall, with additional works shown indoors at Tamboril. Myrtle Windows Gallery offers you a unique way to support both local artists and local businesses, in that a portion of sales will go directly to the merchants involved in the program! Don’t miss this opportunity to add to your collection, as these works are quite affordable, ranging in price from $20 to $500.

In 2010, we’ve expanded our geography to include blocks between Vanderbilt and Hall, and added new storefronts to the program. This is the first of three exhibitions planned for this year, and each will feature an added bonus for gallery visitors – special deals at five featured MWG businesses! Coupons for specials at Thai 101, Anima Italian Bistro, Kapella’s, Green in BKLYN, and Karrot will be included in the recently revamped MWG Gallery Guide. Just stop by any of these participating MWG storefronts to pick one up beginning March 4th:

Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (412 Myrtle); Kapellas’s (417 Myrtle); Connecticut Muffin (423 Myrtle); Karrot (431 Myrtle); Green in BKLYN (432 Myrtle); Jive Turkey (441 Myrtle); Thai 101 (455A Myrtle); Joseph Tyler Salon (456 Myrtle); Anima (458 Myrtle); Kum Kau (462 Myrtle); Miracles Unisex Barber Shop (473A Myrtle); Optimum Care Rehab (474 Myrtle).

About Myrtle Windows Gallery: Myrtle Windows Gallery (MWG) is an open air art gallery that ‘breaks down the walls’ of the traditional private art gallery to bring two-dimensional art to the public arena via the storefront window, where it is accessible to anyone simply walking down the street. Ten Myrtle Avenue storefronts temporarily transform part of their windows into gallery space for the works of local artists. The initiative helps bring together artists, local businesses, and the community in a dialogue about art in public spaces. For more information, please visit www.myrtleavenue.org.

This Myrtle Windows Gallery exhibit is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC).

Karen's Body Beautiful is 6!

If you have ever tried these yummy-smelling and feeling natural products, then you are celebrating too. If you haven't had a chance to stop in yet...what are you waiting for?!

Because Karen's products are all-natural and made on premises, you have the option of buying off shelf (wide variety of lotions, soaps, scrubs, shampoos and conditioners and more for women and men) or requesting a custom order.

Starting next month--spa services.

Karen and Damani, the husband-wife team at the helm of Karen's Body Beautiful are featured in the latest issue of Black Enterprise magazine. In the article entitled, 'Natural Solutions', they detail their growth from opening their doors six years ago 'til today. Check it out. Also, don't forget to sign up for the KBB mailing list to find out about the latest deals and products, including the popular 'Fabulous Freebie Fridays'.

There are so many wonderful LOCAL places to choose from, to shop, dine, pamper this Valentine's Day. A few love-focused activities on the Avenue this year:

SHOP

Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle, (718) 855-4383 Priti manicure--today, February 11th, 12p-4p. Priti polishes are non-toxic. Priti Manicure Workshop, February 11, 12p-4p

RECEPTION – latest art exhibition, the work of Tom Kane’s, “Look For Hearts” – celebrates love & the fact that it’s all around us. February 11, 5p-7p

LOVE QUOTES – Come out and share or read sage love quotes on the in-store on recycled chalkboards or on the web.

Images for Life Boutique Studio, 354 Myrtle, (718) 757-5831. V-Day portrait package: Two 8x10s plus Two 5x7s for $35 even (no additional sitting fees). Jump on this.

Karen's Body Beautiful, 436 Myrtle, (718) 797-4808 Beautiful Valentine’s Day gift baskets — available in all price ranges and with wonderfully fun names like Indulge, Let’s Get Started and Love At First Scent. As well, stop in and mix and match-- lotions, shower gels, bar soaps, body splashes, soy candles, bath and massage oils, body butters and so much more for men and women.

Kiini Ibura, 388 Myrtle, (718) 858-5195 10% off of all red jewelry (includes corals and garnets) 10% off of all candles.

PAMPER

Joseph Tyler Salon, 456 Myrtle, (718) 802-9900 Special V-Day gift cards available for your sweet to use on a variety of products and services at the salon, from hair color to cuts.

Polish Bar of Brooklyn, 470 Myrtle, (718) 622-5363 Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th V-Day chocolate pampering specials: cupcakes and cocktails and chocolate manicures and pedicures. Also, gift card special: purchase and use a $50 gift card between February 10th and 14th and get $60 worth of services. Book early!

PASTRIES The Bakery, 154 Vanderbilt, (718) 596-5999 Sweets for the sweets in your life, reds, chocolates and a bit of every other delectable that one can fathom. Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate éclairs, cream puffs, brownies...it's in there.

DINE (note: RSVPs strongly recommended)

Chez Lola, 387 Myrtle, (718) 858-1484 $32/ per person special prix fix dinner: Lola will be serving a three course $32 prix fixe menu in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Lola will be 'rose petaled out' and ready to make this Valentine a very special one. We will also be serving special cocktails such as Cupid's Delight and the 'Do-Not-Fall-in-Lovatini'.

Beneath the menu you will find further weekly Lola specials such as Mussels-a-go-go, Hot Koktail Spezial (a wintry special: warm happy hour) & Fondue

Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, 459 Myrtle, (718) 852-0202 Love Supreme Valentine’s Day w/Nate Jones on bass. 8pm, $10. Open mic w/soul singers.

Luz, 177 Vanderbilt, (718) 246-4000 $45/ per person special 3-course dinner (plus tax and tip); Valentine’s Brunch also available, 11am to 3:30pm. Dinner-- appetizer (“attraction”) lobster salad ("romance") tostones rellenas; main courses ("insinuation") Chilean bass con Cuban guiso de maiz or (“exploration”) filet mignon ; dessert (“seduction”) flourless chocolate cake, puertorican flan de queso

Maggie Brown, 455 Myrtle, (718) 643-7001 full menu open, but including special aphrodisiac desserts and other menu items and cocktails. DJ and live music by the Sweet & Salty Cabaret. Music begins at 8:30pm.

Mojito Cuban Cuisine, 82 Washington, (718) 797-3100 $58/ per couple special prix fix dinner includes appetizers, main course and dessert: empanadas, Cuban quesadillas, yuccas; Mojito salad w/mango dressing, pastalones cubanos; tilapia, shrimp, mussels and calamari; chocolate rum cake. Live music: Live Cuban band

Tamboril, 527 Myrtle, (718) 622-5130 V-Day weekend specials: Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th. $25 pre-fix with a live DJ spinning from 11pm to 3:30am. Dinner served 5:30p to 12a.

I'LL TOAST TO THAT

Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle, (718) 797-3183 Special Friday - Tasting on bouke wines, 6p-9p: white, rose, red and dessert wines. 10% off all rose sparkling wines. Chocolates served during tasting. Running concurrently, thru February 14th: 15% off bourbon in honor of Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras and the Saints victory.

FLOWERS

How much do I love thee...let me count the ways. Whether it’s a dozen long stemmed or a single white rose. Nothing says it better than flowers, of any kind.

Bella Rosa Flowers, 566 Myrtle, (718) 636-0124 a dozen, a single or special arrangements.

Root Stock & Quade, 471 Myrtle, (718) 230-8081 a variety of specials floral options, including "the wink", "the pick up", Quade's Faves, and "orange is the new red". Also, a dozen red roses in 3 different ways-- "to go", "the classic" or "dee-luxx"

DANCE

Move With Grace, 469 Myrtle, (718) 230.0013 Treat your honey to peace and serenity (yoga classes) or a chance to get on down (dance, dance, dance classes).

Okay, well, whether your 2010 goal is to a lose a few pounds, learn some new dance moves or just to generally be more fit, consider Move with Grace's Challenge.

The short of it: sign up for classes at the studio, work towards your goals, get rewards, yayyy!

Here's more from the Move w/Grace website--

Okay. We'll give you a hint.

You set your personal goal, and we reward you for the classes you attend... The closer you get to your goal, the better the rewards get! Free classes, complimentary spa services, and it gets even better!

So if you wanted to lose weight, practice yoga before work regularly or learn some belly dancing moves to show your friends or anything else that you want to set your mind to, then we'll help you out by encouraging with rewards along the way...

Whether seeking headshots, compcards, passport photos, large or wallet size family or individual portraits and more, stop by Images for Life Studio Boutique at 354 Myrtle Avenue. Quality and affordable photos for all occasions. Purchase a package or design your owne photo options.

Current packages, include:

Family Memoirs Package, $189.99* -one 11x14 multi-image print -five 8x10s -four 5x7s -eight 4x6s -sixteen wallets

Memoirs Package, $128.99* -one 10x13 -three 8x10s -four 5x7s -four 4x6s -twelve wallets

Moment in Time Package, $74.99* -two 8x10s -three 5x7s -four 4x6s -eight wallets

*taxes will be applied

Images for Life Studio Boutique is located at 354 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi and Carlton: 718.757.5831

(photo above courtesy Images for Life Studio Boutique)

The Clinton Hill Blog's "Lunchtime with Tillie" series names its top family-friendly local eateries from 2009, including many on Myrtle like Anima, Maggie Brown, Myrtle Thai, Sapolo and Luz. Congratulations!

Meet the Gingerbread People of The Bakery’s holiday window (154 Vanderbilt) and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time! Place your order by Tuesday, December 22 to get the goods in time for the holiday. Stop by or call 718-596-5999 to order any of these sweet treats:
Almond Tart ($24.00)
Banana Chocolate Mousse Cake ($22.50 - 6 inch)
Caramel Apple Pie ($22.50)
Egg Nog Cheese Cake ($22.50 - 6 inch)
Flourless Chocolate Cake ($22.50 - 6 inch, $26.00 - 8 inch)
Fruit Cake ($25.00 - 6 inch)
German Chocolate Cake ($22.50 - 6 inch)
Linzer Tarts ($26.00)
Pear Tarts ($25.00)
Rum Cake ($25.00 - 6 inch, $36.00 - 8 inch)

By the way - this delicious little holiday window scene was created by local artist Marie Stile, who actually lived near this very intersection 25 years ago!