Arts & Culture

May
25
It’s Showtime! Flatbush Misdemeanors

It’s Showtime! Flatbush Misdemeanors

Kevin Iso as Kevin and Dan Perlman as Dan in FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS. Photo Credit: SHOWTIME.From the opening moments of
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May
20
Brooklyn Visual Arts Teacher Receives Recognition for Student Awards

Brooklyn Visual Arts Teacher Receives Recognition for Student Awards

Sarah Grace Holcomb (right) with students. Photo courtesy of Sarah Grace Holcomb.Brooklyn students Brianna Blue and Aleksandra Kwiecień recently
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May
14
Amant Foundation’s Sprawling New Headquarters in East Williamsburg Bring A Massive Space Dedicated To Nurturing Artists

Amant Foundation’s Sprawling New Headquarters in East Williamsburg Bring A Massive Space Dedicated To Nurturing Artists

The Amant Foundation [https://www.amant.org/], a non-profit arts organization that debuted in 2020 with its artist residency in
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Apr
29
The Rose Room Comes to East Williamsburg, Offering “Nights of Mystery and Wonder”

The Rose Room Comes to East Williamsburg, Offering “Nights of Mystery and Wonder”

Guest Artist Allison Schieler. Photo courtesy of Mister Dusty Rose.The Rose Room, a nightlife variety show coming to queer
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Apr
29
Greenpoint Terminal Market Returns to the Greenpoint Waterfront this Sunday

Greenpoint Terminal Market Returns to the Greenpoint Waterfront this Sunday

Greenpoint Terminal Market during its inaugural season in 2020. Courtesy of Greenpoint Terminal Market.Greenpoint Terminal Market [https://greenpointterminalmarket.com/
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Apr
26
Church Avenue is Now Also Known as Pierre Toussaint Boulevard

Church Avenue is Now Also Known as Pierre Toussaint Boulevard

Church Avenue from Nostrand Avenue to Coney Island Avenue has been co-named Pierre Toussaint Boulevard. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerFrom Nostrand and
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Apr
23
Green-Wood’s First Ever Hanami Festival Showcases Springtime Cherry-Blossoms

Green-Wood’s First Ever Hanami Festival Showcases Springtime Cherry-Blossoms

Event-goers gaze at the blooming Japanese Cherry Blossom trees. April 19, 2021. Bklyner/Cai PigliucciThe cherry blossoms are in full-bloom,
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Apr
21
Bay Ridge Celebrates Ramadan with Lights for the First Time

Bay Ridge Celebrates Ramadan with Lights for the First Time

“Happy Ramadan from Balady” lights up 5th Avenue between 72nd Street. and Ovington Ave. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerRamadan began last week
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Apr
14
Rejuvenation, Celebration and “Ridiculous Emceeing” at BAM’s First Live Virtual Spring Event

Rejuvenation, Celebration and “Ridiculous Emceeing” at BAM’s First Live Virtual Spring Event

Image: BAMRejuvenation, celebration and “ridiculous emceeing.” That’s what BAM has on offer for its first live, virtual concert of
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Apr
07

Park Slope Record Store Changes Owners, Bets On Vinyl

Chris Lentz at his store. Lucas Miller/BklynerIn an era where any song is just a few taps away on
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