Arts & Culture
Photo Caption: First Lady Michelle Obama (middle) presents the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Brooklyn Public Library in the East Room of the White House, June 1, 2016. Accepting the award (on her left and right) are Brooklyn Public Library community member Kim Best and President &
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Photo by Leon LipkovichA group of Israeli government officials will lead a parade of boats out of Sheepshead Bay Friday for an afternoon trip meant to build stronger ties between Jewish communities in Brooklyn and Israel. The seafaring parade is organized by the World Zionist Organization [http://www.wzo.org.
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Source: Grow NYC via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/GrowNYC/photos/pb.270665889709.-2207520000.1433276660./10153280540549710/?type=3&theater] GrowNYC [http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/bensonhurst]‘s Greenmarket is returning to Bensonhurst this weekend, and this time shoppers can enjoy live music, while they pick out their produce!
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanFor most of us on the ground, the flag that rises on the lawn of Bensonhurst’s historic New Utrecht Reformed Church [http://www.newutrechtchurch.org/] could easily be mistaken for a power line. But a glance up — 106 feet up, to be exact — reveals a pointed
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Photo: Ditmas Park CornerThis list is in formation. If you have an event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, please let us know! Post your events in our community calendar [/blog/events/got-an-event-coming-up-share-it-on-our-new-calendar/] or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com.
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The veterans war memorial in Gerritsen Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)For many people, Memorial Day Weekend is the time to dig out the bathing suits and towels, hit the beach, and fire up the barbecue. It’s the summer kick-off party. And perhaps that’s best way to
Events
‘Quality Wood’ by Karen Gibbons is one of many pieces of local artwork for you to take home this Thursday from ArtWorks 2016 – A Benefit for Arts Gowanus. (Courtesy of Arts Gowanus)Welcome to the week, which features very engaging events to say the least: A Morbid Anatomy book launch,
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(Photo: Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) [https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC/photos/pb.125204517523362.-2207520000.1461007210./1071116049598866/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)It’s getting warmer out so put away your winter jackets and get out and socialize with the people in your community! Here are fun events for
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(Photo: Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) [https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC/photos/pb.125204517523362.-2207520000.1461007210./1071116049598866/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)It’s getting warmer out so put away your winter jackets and get out and socialize with the people in your community! Here are fun events for
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Thousands visited Nathan’s Saturday for the company’s 100th Anniversary. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Thousands visited the Nathan’s Famous flagship location on Surf Avenue Saturday to pay a nickel for a frankfurter during the company’s 100th Anniversary. The company rolled back prices to 1916 [/nathans-celebrates-100th-anniversary-with-5-cent-hot-dogs/] to
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Gypsy George & the Open Road Love Affair play Littlefield Sunday at 7pm as part of “The Farewell Reunion.” (Photo courtesy of Gypsy George)Welcome to the weekend, which features a longer addition to include Memorial Day. So go out for the closing exhibitions, the many fleas, don’t forget
Arts & Culture
Photo by bkgreenmarkets [http://instagram.com/p/pgfFy1gy02].This weekend marks the DanceAfrica Festival. WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven [/blog/2015/10/14/seven-places-to-enjoy-wine-tastings-in-fort-greene-clinton-hill/] weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE [http://myrtleavenue.org/kids-guide-to-myrtle-avenue/] also has great listings. Submit your event listing [/calendar/] to our BROOKLYN-WIDE