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Brooklyn Museum Responds To Backlash Over Choice Of New Curator Of African Art

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The Director of the Brooklyn Museum released a statement on Friday responding to the backlash the institution received [/brooklyn-museums-newly-appointed-curator-of-african-art-causes-outrage/] following the announcement that Kristen Windmuller-Luna, a caucasian woman, was selected as its new Curator of African Art. Brooklyn Museum (Photo: BKLYNER)The statement from the Museum’s Director,

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Save The Date: 59th Annual Park Slope House Tour, Sunday, May 20

PARK SLOPE – Architecture, home design, and history lovers rejoice! The 59th Annual Park Slope House Tour [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/housetour2018/] is scheduled for Sunday, May 20 and includes self-guided tours of select historic brownstones as well as the members-only Montauk Club. Montauk Club, 25 8th Avenue at Lincoln Place (Photo:

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Weekend Art Events: April 5-8 (Opera, King Lear, Roller Skating & More)

There’s lots to see and do this weekend, including the return of three monthly art events—DUMBO’s First Thursday Gallery Walk, Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum, and Second Sundays at Pioneer Works. Prospect Park kicks off its annual Opening Weekend [/opening-events-at-coney-island-march-25-prospect-park-april-78/] with special events, activities, and

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Daniel Tiger Live!

via Mills Entertainment Facebook pageThe grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back with an all-NEW show for 2017-2018! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. Now, in its third

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Mermaid Parade Announces This Year’s Queen Mermaid & King Neptune

CONEY ISLAND – Singer Amanda Palmer and her husband, the writer Neil Gaiman, will serve as Queen and King at this year’s Mermaid Parade. > [https://www.instagram.com/p/BhHG3Pwn-bW/] [https://www.instagram.com/p/BhHG3Pwn-bW/] The 36th Annual Mermaid Parade [https://www.facebook.com/events/1037572139725642/] is scheduled

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Back From The Dead: Morbid Anatomy Finds A New Home In Brooklyn

GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY – After the closing of Gowanus’ beloved Morbid Anatomy Museum [/where-the-brooklyn-spirits-play-the-morbid-anatomy-museum-celebrates-its-one-year-anniversary-parkslopestoop/] in December 2016 [/morbid-anatomy-museum-in-gowanus-has-closed-rebirth-promised/], fans of its collection of art, artifacts, books, and ephemera about death, religion, medical history, oddities, and the arcane were at a loss. “I think the museum really hit a chord with a lot

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That’s All Folk! The 10th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival (April 6-8)

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – “Everybody always wants to look forward to the next thing,” said Eli Smith. “For me, I prefer to turn the other way and look as far backwards as I can, try to get at something elemental.” For the next couple of weeks, at least, Smith, a banjo player

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Weekend Art Events: March 29-April 1 (Dance Party, Bowie Tribute, Adult Egg-Stravaganza & More)

With the start of Passover on Friday and Easter on Sunday, this weekend will be on the quieter side, but there are some events scheduled that will benefit great causes including Imani House, the Stoneman Douglas High School Victims Fund, March For Our Lives, and the New Sanctuary Coalition NYC.

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Brooklyn Museum Appoints New Curator Of African Art – Causes Outrage

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The Brooklyn Museum’s recent announcement [https://d1lfxha3ugu3d4.cloudfront.net/press/docs/New_Curators_of_Photography_and_African_Art_Press_Release.pdf] of the new curator for its African Art department is inciting outrage among the black community and stirring up a social media storm. Starting in April,

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Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp

A Creative Space for Children to Unleash Their Imaginations Courtesy of CumbeJuly 9 – August 3, 2018 Early Bird Discount by April 23 At Cumbe, our goal is to tap into children’s amazing capacity for imagination and wonder, while introducing them to the joy and vitality of dance, song and

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Night Mayor Makes First Public Appearance at Bushwick DIY Space

Councilmember Rafael Espinal and “Night Mayor” Ariel Palitz addressed a capacity crowd last night (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BUSHWICK – It was standing room only at Bushwick’s Secret Project Robot as artists, musicians and DIY enthusiasts joined venue and business owners to discuss the future of New York’s nightlife with

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25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade [PHOTOS]

BAY RIDGE – A week after the city celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with parades from Manhattan to Park Slope [/43rd-annual-brooklyn-st-patricks-day-parade-photos/], the Southern Brooklyn community turned out in droves for the 25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The day was overcast and chilly, but spirits were high as