BREWING SOME MAGIC Sideshow Spectacle To Unveil Ridgewood Beer-Maker’s Latest Suds The beer, aptly titled “Bound By Chains,” pays homage to legendary illusionist Harry Houdini, whose famous gravesite is located in nearby Machpelah Cemetery off Cypress Hills Street. As a tribute to Houdini, the special event—which will take place next Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Houdini Pizza Laboratory—will also feature local performers from the Coney Island Sideshow. The live performance will include a live straightjacket escape, sword swallowing, The Human Blockhead, various feats of strength and The Human Pin Cushion, which involves a perilous bed of nails. The event is a collaboration between Bridge and Tunnel Brewery founder Rich Castagna, Houdini Kitchen Laboratory founder and chef Max Bartoli and Nao Matsumoto, co-owner of the Lorimoto Gallery, located at 16-23 Hancock St. in Ridgewood. “I’m hoping the event will be an introduction to Decatur Street for people in the neighborhood,” Castagna explained. Bridge and Tunnel Brewery just found a permanent home on Decatur St., down the block from Houdini Kitchen Laboratory, and is slated to open to the public later in the year. “Bound By Chains,” described as a double rye IPA, was created specifically for this special event.According to Bridge and Tunnel, the beer itself is one of many “NY S.M.A.S.H.” (New York State Malts and State Hops) beers launching during NYC Beer Week by breweries in all five boroughs. “There is going to be a vote at the end of NYC Beer Week for the best event launched. The winner gets a trophy called the Rupert Cup,” Castagna explained. “Maybe we can win it for Ridgewood?” The Rupert Cup is a “people’s choice” voting competition and fundraising event. According to Bridge and Tunnel, participating breweries are required to host a “value-added event during the 2015 NYC Beer Week highlighting something like an extremely rare beer release, a beer dinner or a Meet-the-Brewer night.” The winner is voted “Best Brewery at NYC BeerWeek.” Votes cost $5 each, with all proceeds going to City Harvest. According to their website, City Harvest estimates that each $5 donation could feed roughly 20 people, with every dollar donated feeding four people per day.Anyone can sign up to vote at www.rupertscup.com. In addition to the new beer launch, event goers can also sample some of the many unique pizza offerings at Houdini Kitchen Laboratory. For $6 at the door, patrons can choose a 16 oz. pour of “Bound By Chains” IPAor pizza samplers from Houdini Kitchen. The website eventbrite.com also offers a package of four tickets, good for four beer or pizza offerings. According to Bridge and Tunnel, the event will also include a short presentation on pairing beer with pizza by Braving the Brew founder and sommelier Joanna Carpenter. “Other surprises are in the works as well,” Castagna said. The “Bound By Chains in Ridgewood” beer launch event will be held on Feb. 25 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Houdini Kitchen Laboratory, located at 1563 Decatur St. For more information about this event, visit www.bridgeandtunnelbrewery.com. 3 • TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 by Kelly Marie Mancuso Ridgewood’s Bridge and Tunnel Brewery will be launching a new beer at a gala event next week as part of the annual New York City Beer Week “Rupert Cup” events. Bridge and Tunnel Brewery’s Rich Castagna is pictured with his wife Lisa and daughters Sammy, Hailey and Mia. The Ridgewood-based brewery will be unveiling its latest concoction next week with a party at Houdini Pizza Laboratory. Chancellor Seeks Active Parents In Glendale Elections are held every two years for seats on all 32 community education councils (CEC) and the Citywide Councils for high schools, English language learners, special education and District 75 schools. The advisory bodies hold monthly meetings, examine issues relevant to the district and offer recommendations for or against certain policies. “The Community and Citywide education councils help shape education policies and maintain strong relationships with families and the community,” Fariña said. “Education councils make important contributions to their communities, and I want to encourage parents across the city to apply for a seat.” “We need our community education councils to represent diverse needs and voices of public school parents,” added City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, who joined Fariña at P.S. 91 on Wednesday. “If any parent has ever wanted a more direct line of communication with the Department of Education, this is the best way to do it.” Parents of a child currently enrolled in a public school within their district are qualified to pursue a seat on their respective education council. No prior experience is necessary; persons of all languages are welcome. Applications are being accepted through Mar. 11; all candidates will meet with parent associations and parent-teacher associations within their district to solicit votes. Three officers from each PA or PTA will cast online ballots for the council candidates of their choice between Apr. 19 and May 8. Winning candidates will then undergo training and leadership development for their positions. Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña (at podium) visited Glendale’s P.S. 91 last week to call on parents to join citywide and community education councils. City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and parents and educators are shown looking on. For more information, visit www.nycparentleaders.org. The election results will be posted on the website May 12. by Robert Pozarycki Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña came to Glendale’s P.S. 91 on Wednesday urging parents to seek seats on education councils and become more involved in their local public schools.
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