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Actor Daniel Beaty on 'Emergency,' the Quest for Freedom and the Transformative Power of Art

Actor Daniel Beaty on 'Emergency,' the Quest for Freedom and the Transformative Power of Art

How can one person perform 43 roles in one play? Actor Daniel Beaty, who is bringing his award-winning play 'Emergency' to the Kumble Theater, can. He shared that and much more in a personal interview.

Get Ready for the Black Comix Expo at BAM!

The day-long Black Comix Expo is a celebration of diversity across sci-fi and fantasy genres and features comic exhibitors, a panel discussion, a children's art workshop and a superhero cosplay Image credit: BAM Ready your capes, comic and superhero
ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

The jazz brunch takes place every third Sunday and features renowned jazz musicians coupled with local culinary artists, benefitting ARTs East NY University Kids program.

Brooklyn's Rock Bands for Kids is Teaching More Than Music

These kids rock! The Brooklyn-based music education program is giving kids the real rock band experience with rehearsals and live performances while teaching them how to work together and articulate ideas Rock Bands for Kids is putting on a tribute s

Brave New World Community Theater Celebrates 15th Anniversary Series in Ditmas Park

Brave New World is presenting a monthly reading series, hosted in private Ditmas Park homes and a local restaurant, with stories that are set in India, Brooklyn, the Midwest and the Ukraine Photo credit: Brave New World Repertory Theatre Brave New Wo

6th Annual Black Artstory Month Returns to Myrtle Ave

This year's month-long event series and artwalk is titled 'Sankofa: Go Back and Get It' and features free events including art exhibitions, performances, poetry, literature and talks all along Myrtle Ave! Art by: Ramona Candy Myrtle Avenue 's 6th Ann

Haitian Artist Fabiola Jean-Louis Speaks About Rewriting History in New Bklyn Conversation Series

Fine artist Fabiola Jean-Louis, who has gained national recogntion with her life-size paper gowns, talked about her journey as an artist, her creative process and her exhibition 'Rewriting History.

Junot Diaz to Debut Children's Book 'Islandborn' at Brooklyn Public Library

Junot Diaz's new work, his first picture book, has a heartwarming truth: "Just because you don't remember a place, doesn't mean it's not in you.
Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

The one-piece exhibition of Basquiat's 'Untitled,' which is regarded as one of his most powerful paintings, will be accompanied by a series of events including talks, film screening and theater Basquiat is coming home to Brooklyn - at least for a sho
Award-Winning 9-Year-Old DJ Annie Red Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

Award-Winning 9-Year-Old DJ Annie Red Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

A young Bed-Stuy native uses turntables and a mic to give those who have been bullied messages of hope and encouragement.