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RestorationArt Announces Call for ChoreoQuest-in-Residence Applications

RestorationArt Announces Call for ChoreoQuest-in-Residence Applications

ChoreoQuest is an artist-in-residence program that provides choreographers of African descent a platform to create thought-provoking, innovative art reflecting the community RestorationArt announced yesterday the opening of the application process fo
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BAM's 2018 Winter-Spring Season Features Jeremy Irons, the Royal Shakespeare Company, DanceAfrica and More

Highlights of the upcoming season include the world premiere of 'Cellular Songs' by NYC artist Meredith Monk, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of 'King Lear' and the return of beloved festivals such as 'DanceAfrica' and 'Everybooty' Meredit
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Chris Rock Brings 'Total Blackout Tour' to Barclays Center

Nearly a decade since his last tour, the comedic maestro returns to Brooklyn's Barclays Center with his 'Total Blackout Tour' this Saturday Photo credit: Face2Face Africa If you missed Chris Rock's secret taping of his upcoming Netflix special at BAM
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Brooklyn Museum Exhibit 'Mecca Journeys' Offers Unique Look into Islam's Holy City

Ahmed Mater's exhibit 'Mecca Journeys' portrays the social and political life of Mecca while exploring the effects of extreme urban development through photography, video and art installation Photo credit: Ahmed Mater, Brooklyn Museum A new photo exh
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Get in the Holiday Spirit at Fort Greene's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get in the Holiday Spirit at Fort Greene's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Gather with neighbors under a festive pine tree while enjoying free cookies, hot chocolate and live music
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From London to Bed Stuy, Comic Gina Yashere Comes Live and Direct

From London to Bed Stuy, Comic Gina Yashere Comes Live and Direct

Taking center stage British-born comedian Gina Yashere shares her life's journey at some of the world's best comedy clubs and onscreen Bed Stuy based comedian Gina Yashere is planning a series on her move from London to Brooklyn. Photo: ginayashere.
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Billie Holiday Theatre's 'Autumn' Sweeps AUDELCO Awards with 6 Wins

It was a big night for 'Autumn,' winning AUDELCO awards in major categories including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director and Best Dramatic Production of the Year Best Actor, Jerome Preston Bates; Best Actress, Pauletta Was
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Two Local Stars Rise as Winners of Annual Dance Competition and Fundraiser for the Arts

Two Local Stars Rise as Winners of Annual Dance Competition and Fundraiser for the Arts

Dancing duo Patricia Robinson and Kevin Hunte were the winners of the 8th Annual Stars of New York Dance Competition The competition was fierce at this year's 8th Annual Stars of New York Dance contest and fundraiser on Friday at LIU's Kumble Theatre
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'She's Gotta Have It' Returns!... To a Very, Very Different Brooklyn

"She's Gotta Have It" Director Spike Lee and Actress Dewanda Wise give BK Reader the skinny on the reboot of the iconic 80s flick, launching as a series on Netflix Thanksgiving Day (l to r): Dewanda Wise, actress and Spike Lee, director of "She's Got
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Stars of New York Dance Behind the Scenes: Lu-Shawn Thompson and Keon Washington

In this annual dance contest, "local stars" compete for prize money that is donated to children's arts organizations Dance partners Lu-Shawn Thompson and choreographer Keon Washington of Restoration Youth Arts Academy, rehearse for Stars of New York
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