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Brooklyn Local Artists Get Ready to 'Paint it Forward'

Fedrecia Hartley, founder and owner of Zion Gallery, at the Painting it Forward 2015 art auction.

Brooklyn BP Announces New Partnership With Afropunk; Will Expand Youth Voluntarism Across Borough

It's almost hard to believe that one of the borough's largest, most highly anticipated music festivals of the summer, Afropunk , once upon a time was absolutely free.

Brooklyn's Local 'Stars' Prepare for Annual Dance Competition, Fundraiser

On Friday, November 18, eight beloved and respected leaders in the community will lace up their dancing shoes, get some pep in their step and get ready to take part in the 7th Annual The Stars of New York Dance— a lively, thrilling and hilariou

The Hottest Halloween Weekend Events Rundown in Brooklyn!

The Halloween weekend is upon us and since it falls on a Monday this year, it's going to be a five day merry go round of pimps, naughty nurses, Donald & Hilary, Prince, David Bowie, Beyonce and Pokemon.
These Four Things- Weekend Event Picks

These Four Things- Weekend Event Picks

It's the weekend before Halloween weekend, which traditionally, can be rather slow. Halloween is typically the second busiest day for bars, clubs and lounges in NYC, second to only New Years Eve.

Brooklyn Museum Honors 5 Trailblazing Women in the Arts

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Acclaimed British Author Zadie Smith to Hold Reading at Medgar Evers College

Author and novelist Zadie Smith Acclaimed author Zadie Smith will be at Medgar Evers College on October 20 where she will read from her forthcoming novel, "Swing Time.
Artshack Keeps Discovery, Creativity Alive in Bed-Stuy

Artshack Keeps Discovery, Creativity Alive in Bed-Stuy

Once a church, and then a bar, and then left vacant for over a decade, 1131 Bedford Ave is now home to Artshack Brooklyn , an all-inclusive, all-encompassing community ceramics art studio offering classes, workshops and parties for children and adult

Central Brooklyn Readies for 12th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!

This Saturday, October 8, is the kickoff of the 12th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!, a week-long celebration of Bed-Stuy's people, art and culture! Bed-Stuy Alive! is a community development activity, promoting tourism and stimulating community pride by intr
The Billie Holiday Theater's New Play, 'AUTUMN,' Explores the Country's Generational, Racial Political Divide

The Billie Holiday Theater's New Play, 'AUTUMN,' Explores the Country's Generational, Racial Political Divide

As the country gears up for an intense presidential election, issues like race, gender, class and age creep into the national conversation.