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Fort Greene Park

A collection of 100 issues

Pieces Of Poetry: Artwork Honoring Literary Icons Coming To Fort Greene Park

FORT GREENE – A new public artwork honoring three literary greats will be installed in Fort Greene Park next month. Elizabeth Masella, Public Art Coordinator for NYC Department of Parks & Recreation [https://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities], presented plans for Pieces of Poetry Monday evening during the Brooklyn Community Board 2

It’s The Great PUPkin, Fort Greene! Beloved Dog Costume Contest Returns For 20th Year

[UPDATED: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2pm] Due to expected rain on Saturday, the 20th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 28 at 11:30am. More info at fortgreenepups.org [http://www.fortgreenepups.org/copy-of-events]. FORT GREENE – Twenty years ago, Fort Greene resident and

Adorn Me: Artist Tanda Francis Unveils Monumental Sculpture At Fort Greene Park

FORT GREENE – Visitors entering Fort Greene Park at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park will be greeted by a trio of regal, large-scale African heads. The 8′ x 15′ concrete and steel sculpture, Adorn Me, created by Brooklyn-based artist, Tanda Francis, was officially unveiled at the park on

Commemorate the 242nd Anniversary Of The Battle Of Brooklyn

Battle of Brooklyn: Commemoration, Photo via Green-Wood Cemetery [https://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-commemoration-2018/]On August 27, 1776, British troops advanced towards the American solider camp in Brooklyn Heights. For those familiar with the history of The Battle of Brooklyn [http://theoldstonehouse.org/history/battle-of-brooklyn/] (also known as The Battle

Weekend Art Events: August 10-12 (The Breeders, Caribbean Rave, Soul Summit & More)

Hopefully the rain will stay away this weekend as there are lots of fun events planned for outdoors, including concerts, the Borough President’s Black VegFest, the North Slope Summer Stroll, History Day celebrating Coney Island’s immigrant heritage, and more. Check the BKLYNER Calendar [/calendar/] for more events happening

Monumental: A Community Celebration In Fort Greene Park

FORT GREENE – The Fort Greene Park Conservancy [http://www.fortgreenepark.org/fort-greene-park/] (FGPC) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by hosting Monumental 2018: A Celebration Under the Stars—a night of food, community, and dancing in the park. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/288374565036326/]The outdoor event will celebrate

6 Eggs-cellent Easter Egg Hunts In Brooklyn

Easter is Sunday, April 1. Put on an Easter bonnet, grab a basket, and bring the family to an Easter Egg Hunt! Note that some of the events listed might sell out, so check first and make a reservation if required. Know of any other great Easter egg hunts around

Weekend Art Events: February 8-11 (Black Comix Expo, Anti-Valentine’s Day Party & More)

Music, art, comics, comedy—the weekend is packed with events featuring all of these and more! Dreading Valentine’s Day? There’s an anti-Valentine’s Day dance party happening at littlefield Friday night. Want to help out furry, four-legged sweethearts? Then donate some toys and pet supplies to the very

4 Parks Perfect For Sledding After the “Bomb Cyclone” Passes

Sledding in Prospect Park (Photo by emmmparker via Instagram [http://instagram.com/p/it8pIoyEwQ/])It’s the first snow day of the year! As the northeast gets battered by the “Bomb Cyclone [https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/what-is-bombogenesis-weather-bomb] ,” Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for NYC [https:

It’s The Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest [Photos]

FORT GREENE – Fort Green Park was packed Saturday afternoon with thousands of local dog lovers cheering on the 126 adorable contestants at the 19th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest [https://www.facebook.com/events/153801595205306/]. Lots of dogs came dressed as their (or their parent’s) favorite television characters,