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Celeste Wilson’s work describes “a literal overlap between drawing and glass-blowing.” (Image courtesy of Celeste Wilson.)Our favorite local glass-working exhibition and work space, UrbanGlass, regularly curates shows and holds open studios to put the art of its artists on display. However, the latest exhibit takes it a step
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Josh Giunta (Photo: Sofia Nunez-Morales)Tall and wiry, with soft green eyes and a wry smile, Josh Giunta sits poised over compressors, microphones, and synthesizers. In his home office, he exudes confidence countered by a calm focus. Perhaps the calm is leftover from his morning routine. “I love to wake
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King Solomon Hicks (Photo: the artist)There aren’t that many musicians who can boast seven years of professional experience before they’ve celebrated their 20th birthday. (Mozart comes to mind, but he hasn’t been gigging much lately.) “King” Solomon Hicks [http://kingsolomonhicks.com/] is another member of that
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Rendering of the new Coney Island Amphitheater. (Provided by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment)The long-awaited Coney Island Amphitheater [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/12/seaside-park-community-arts-center-coney-island/#.VsSUNnQrI4Y] is on track to open this summer. Officials announced Tuesday that construction on the 5,000-seat, outdoor, entertainment venue will be completed in July
![So Many Dreamy Bronies, So Little Time: Ponycon 2016 At The Grand Prospect Hall [VIDEO]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mlp2.jpg)
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When entrepreneur and developer John Kolle built his “temple of music and amusement” in 1892, little did he know who would be roaming his Grand Prospect Hall [http://www.grandprospect.com/] (263 Prospect Avenue near 5th Avenue) roughly 125 year later. Then again, he may not have expected Al Capone
![New Utrecht High Grad Anthony Ramos Wins Grammy For Role In ‘Hamilton’ [Video]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Screen-Shot-2016-02-16-at-12.26.01-PM.png)
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New Utrecht High School [http://www.newutrechthighschoolnyc.com/] graduate Anthony Ramos [https://www.ibdb.com/Person/View/501276] won his first Grammy award last night for his breakout role in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed new Broadway show “Hamilton.” [http://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/] The multi-ethnic cast of the hip
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The legendary L’Amour [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27amour_%28venue%29] marquee, circa 1988 (image courtesy of Alex Kayne).Often hailed by its following as “The Rock Capital of Brooklyn,” L’Amour was a staple of hard rock/heavy metal [/bensohurst-hard-core-metal-destination/#.Vr67cvIrLIU]acts of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Circular #8 by Eric Pesso. (Courtesy of Eric Pesso)The most intriguing exhibitions resonate long after a viewer experiences the work of an artist for the first time. ‘A Tree Falls In Brooklyn‘ is Eric Pesso [http://www.flatbushartists.org/EricPesso.htm]‘s newest exhibition that began showing at the
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Circular #8 by Eric Pesso. (Courtesy of Eric Pesso)The most intriguing exhibitions resonate long after a viewer experiences the work of an artist for the first time. ‘A Tree Falls In Brooklyn‘ is Eric Pesso [http://www.flatbushartists.org/EricPesso.htm]‘s newest exhibition that began showing at the
![Celluloid Caskets: Amy Schumer, Liam Neeson, Anthony Bourdain Film At 4th Avenue Funeral Home [Photos]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/schumer3.jpg)
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Anthony Bourdain (being run over by a taxi cab) films a scene for inside Amy Schumer at 4th Avenue and 23rd Street. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop) Don’t worry, Anthony Bourdain didn’t really get run over. Actress and comedian Amy Schumer, as well as special guests
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Wilco plays The Kings Theatre on Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo via kingsbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/p/BBiES4SPPH5/?tagged=wilco])Jeff Tweedy was staring at an audience member a few feet away from him. Wilco had just finished playing “Hummingbird” during their sold-out show at The Kings Theatre last
![Valentine’s Day: County American Legion Headquarters Band to Honor Four Chaplains At Fort Hamilton Army Base [Cancelled]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/four-chaplains.jpg)
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The Four Chaplains (Source: Wikimedia)Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a little patriotism and history. The Irwin Meyer King’s County American Legion Headquarters Band [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/02/the-indomitable-four-chaplains-and-the-indomitable-irwin-meyer/] will be playing a free service in honor of The Four Chaplains [http://www.fourchaplains.org/the-saga-of-the-four-chaplains/