Party over here! At Tamboril restaurant at 527 Myrtle Avenue, that is. Event begins after the fireworks, at 10:30pm. Stop in at any time from 10:30pm-on, to get your art fix, dance, drink, music and grub ON. Only $5, or $10 after midnight.

Tamboril is located at 527 Myrtle and can be reached at 718.622.5130.

Get your tickets now for Soketah Salon's (378 Myrtle) 'Rip the Runway Hair & Fashion Extravaganza' which will take place at the Masonic Temple on Friday, June 27th from 8pm 'til midnight.

The Masonic Temple is located at 317 Clermont Avenue (corner of Lafayette Avenue). Tickets are $20/advance; $25 at the door for this event. Call Soketah Salon (718.875.6845), Keisha (646.261.0945) or Kaddy (646.785.2340) for tickets or further detail.

Max Power's Bloody Mary Battle at Rope (415 Myrtle) this Saturday, June 14th. Okay, for the Bloody Mary connoisseurs and closet critics out there, here is a chance to vote for your favorite Avenue Bloody Mary.

Max Power, one of Rope's bartender extraordinaires (or "iron chef" for the night if you will) is going toe-to-toe in a battle of the Bloody Marys against many of the other Avenue faves.

Max takes on Maggie Brown, Chez Lola, Pillow Cafe and Luz.

Aaah, come out and vote (or forever hold your peace!) ;-)

Bloody Mary Contest kick-off at 1pm. You be the judge. Winner announced at 5pm.

Contact Max Power at maxpower2012@gmail.com for further detail.

Aricka Westbrooks, owner of Jive Turkey, the first of its kind restaurant specializing in whole fried turkey, will speak on the topic of Building Fearless Businesses in Troubled Financial Times: Learn to make your business boom during an economic bust at St. Francis College on Tuesday, June 17th. A number of other panelists, including Clem Richardson, NY Daily News columnist, will also participate.

This networking event is coordinated by Project Enterprise, a NY not-for-profit that provides microloans, business development services and networking opportunities to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs. To RSVP or for further information on the event, contact Project Enterprise at 212.678.6734xt. 19 or info@projectenterprise.

Jive Turkey restaurant is located at 441 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Clinton and Waverly Avenues), and can be reached at 718.797.1688. Check out the menu today!

Both Root Stock & Quade (471 Myrtle) and RePop 95% Recycled (68 Washington) featured on today's Clinton Hill Blog.

Castro's (511 Myrtle) gets a nod in an article entitled 'Cinco de Myrtle' on the Myrtle Shuffle.

The 9th Annual South of the Navy Yard Artists (SONYA) stroll is this upcoming weekend, Saturday, 5/17 and Sunday, 5/18: 12p-6p. There is literally something for everyone.

The art stroll is free and open to the public.

Please make certain to stop by the following local businesses to pick up maps and check out exhibits:

Clinton Hill Art Gallery, 154 Vanderbilt Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Pillow Cafe, 505 Myrtle PrattSTORE, 550 Myrtle Square Root Cafe, 584 Myrtle

Tour maps are also available for download from the SONYA website.

Bring your friends and family along and make it a celebration of art making and appreciation! For more information call 718.857.5696.

Change, an exhibition of the Fort Greene Photography Group at Pillow during the SONYA Art Stroll, Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th.

Stop in, enjoy the art and also enjoy the great food and wonderful vibe and conversation...

Tamboril's still celebrating the arrival of their fully stocked bar with cocktail specials galore, including 2-for-1s and other special deals. Stop in and join the celebration. Sidecars, mojitos, caipirinhas, whatever your drinking pleasure... Happy hour is Tuesdays thru Fridays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Stop in.

Aaah, and while you are there, you know you will be hungry, or at least you will after feasting your eyes on or taking in the tantilizing smells of all the many dishes: bacalao cakes, rum scented grilled shrimps, chicharonnes, vegetarian paninis... Hey, just check out the full menu!

Don’t miss out on all of the wonderful Mommy's Day specials on the Avenue. Whether you are buying for mommy, mommy-to-be, wife, sister, girlfriend, daughter, friend, auntie, grandma...or yourself, you might want to stop into one of these local jaunts. Bet you will be glad you did.

Karen's Body Beautiful, 436 Myrtle Avenue Purchase individual or a combination of heavenly fragrances in lotion, soap, shampoo or a number of other forms. Prepared or custom made gift baskets available. Call 718.797.4808 for additional information.

Kiini Ibura Jewelry, 388 Myrtle Avenue Saturday May 10th Third Annual Pre-Mother’s Day Jewels and Jazz Shopping from 11:30am until 8:00pm Jazz and blues vocalist, Pamela McPherson Cornelius Music set starts at 5:00pm (music donation appreciated) Light refreshments will be served. Call 718-858-5195 for additional information.

Polish Bar of Brooklyn, 470 Myrtle Avenue Mom & Me: A Private Event Sunday, May 11th $75 per/person Package includes— -A cocktail inspired pedicure from the spring mixer menu -signature Polish Bar manicure treatment -mini makeovers -desserts & champagne Call 718.622.5363 to book and/or for more information

The Bakery, 154 Vanderbilt Avenue Mother’s Day cakes--$30 -coconut layer cake w/pineapple filling -lemon cake -chocolate raspberry layer cake -banana chocolate mousse cake -red velvet cake -carrot cake -yellow cake w/pale blue butter cream frosting ...and much more Call 718.596.5999 for additional information.

Root Stock & Quade, 471 Myrtle Avenue Grand bouquet? Single long-stemmed? Petals at her feet? Nothing says it like flowers. Call Root Stock & Quade at 718.230.8081 for additional information.

Root Stock & Quade opens Friday! Soft opening planned but keep an eye out for something a little more formal in the coming weeks. Stop in to say hello or give them a call at 718.230.8081.

Hours this opening day are 2pm to 7pm. Regular hours thereafter:

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 to 7, Wednesday thru Friday; 10 to 7, weekends.

Root Stock & Quade: 471 Myrtle Avenue, between Washington Avenue and Hall Street