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After A Year of Chaos, Pioneer Works Residency Promises Artists Some Stability

Left: painting by Alvin Armstrong. Right: installation by Azzah Sultan. Courtesy of Pioneer Works.Artist-run cultural space Pioneer Works [https://pioneerworks.org/] in Red Hook, Brooklyn recently announced its 2021 Visual Arts, Technology, Music, and Narrative Arts residents, a selection of artists whose work spans from paintings that examine the

Arts & Culture

Weekend Events October 18-20 (Fall Festivals, Book Sales, 24-Hour Raga Marathon & More)

There is so much happening this weekend from open studios, movies, music, fall festivals, and even a Howl-o-Ween block party [/sean-casey-animal-rescues-halloween-block-party-a-howling-good-time/]. The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival [/horror-show-brooklyn-horror-film-festival-returns-october-17-24/] and the BRIC JazzFest [/bric-jazzfest-a-week-of-jazz-concerts-film-poetry-more/] both kick off this weekend. On Saturday, you can cheer on the runners at the NYC RUNS Brooklyn

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Red Hook Open Studios Oct. 12-13

RED HOOK – Dozens of artists and makers in Red Hook will welcome visitors to their workspaces this weekend during the Red Hook Open Studios [https://www.redhookopenstudios.com/]. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/redhookopenstudios]More than 30 studios, galleries, and shops will open their doors for the event, giving

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Weekend Art Events: October 4-6 (S.T.E.A.M. Punk, Resonator Festival, The Last Night Of Ballyhoo & More)

There’s lots happening this weekend starting with the First Thursday Gallery Walk in DUMBO (6pm to 8pm) featuring openings at Cuban Art Space, Made in NY Media Center, and Undercurrent. Learn more at artindumbo.com [https://artindumbo.com/event/first-thursday-2019-10-03/]. Also happening this weekend: the Bushwick Film Festival [/bushwick-film-festival-100-independent-films-over-5-days/

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See The Light: Anthony McCall’s ‘Solid Light Works’

RED HOOK – New York-based artist Anthony McCall [http://www.anthonymccall.com]‘s current exhibition at Pioneer Works [https://pioneerworks.org] marks his first large-scale institutional show in NYC as well as the first time a group of his vertical and horizontal light installations has been shown together. Installation view of

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Weekend Art Events: January 11-15 (The Hendrix Project, An Adam Experiment & More)

If you’re looking for something to do over the three-day weekend, check out our list below featuring an array of performances and art exhibitions. Also be sure to check out our list of events around Brooklyn commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day here [/commemorating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-brooklyn/]. There are lots of

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Weekend Art Events: November 9-12 (The Other Art Fair, Red Hook Open Studios & More)

It’s getting chilly out but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out some cool stuff happening this weekend. Meet local restaurant-owners and sample their fare at the Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill Fall Food Crawl or meet local artists at The Other Art Fair, Red Hook Open Studios, or

Events

Pioneer Works To Launch ‘Hope Floats’ At Red Hook Regatta

RED HOOK – The non-profit cultural center Pioneer Works [https://pioneerworks.org/] will host the third annual Red Hook Regatta on Saturday, September 30, bringing the innovative, homemade boat race back to Valentino Pier. Photo courtesy of Pioneer WorksThe Regatta attracts hundreds of spectators to the Red Hook waterfront each year,

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Where To See Monday’s Solar Eclipse In Brooklyn

> Ever wanted to stare at an eclipse? We’ve got just the thing. Stop by any of our stores and pick up a pair of eclipse-viewing glasses—they’re on us! (Not near a store? Tap the link in our bio to download your own pinhole projector.) [https://www.instagram.

Kids & Family

Need A Break? 10 Ways To Take A Brooklyn Momcation

We’ve all been there. Weeks of tween crises, toddler meltdowns, work pressures, and just those everyday stressors of life in the city have built up and pushed Mama to the brink. Sometimes you just have to get away. Luckily, those of us living in NYC don’t have to