3rd Ward

Elite '08

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Richie M.

Brooklyn, NY

A friend needed an extra grip guy for the day so he called me up and we met here.  When I got off the subway I felt so lost. I have never been out in the industrial part before and it was so different. Then I realized all i had to do was walk straight and I would be at my destination. We unloaded the van and went in, and it was a pretty cool place. I really like what they did with the inside considering the scene across the street. I was happy that the building was a studio rather than a run down factory. They were pretty nice at the front desk and they gave us our privacy. The prices are also pretty good. Besides the leaky heaters and the blown fuse, I would recommend 3rd Ward to anybody.

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stacy g.

Brooklyn, NY

I can certainly respect what they're doing, but I just wish they'd do it a little better. In the winter, it's freezing, it the summer, it's super hot. The sole laser printer is constantly out of order and the walls feel paper-thin so distractions abound (especially when a band is practicing upstairs). Since us members are their primary bread and butter, they should try to be a little nicer to us, especially those of us who have annual memberships. The parties are fun though, and generally I am thankful that such a creative place does exist so close to home.

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Hannah A.

Brooklyn, NY

Third Ward, a cooperative art space in Bushwick/East Williamburg, was the place to be during the summer of '06. I guess it's too soon to say if this summer will be the same, but thus far all indications say no. Which is a shame because this place has at least two areas for performance.

There's a 2nd floor "raw space" that is huge and, despite the dustiness, significantly airier than any other loft space to be found in Brooklyn, even when packed with bands and fans; an long and narrow outdoor space that is really not so great for viewing bands, since it's about 4 times as long as it is wide, but, um, it's not very wide (at all), plus a basement space for drinkin' and escaping the heat.

There's been a lot more classes and focused art projects happening here as opposed to the Todd P. and ilk shows that were happening here last summer. Only time will tell if they go back to their roots!

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