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Photos and Funky Meditations on an Opera About Gentrification

Although Brer Rabbit The Opera: A Funky Meditation On Gentrification is a remix of Brer Rabbit, the African-American (via Africa) folk story, Greg Tate, Aisha Cousins, the Burnt Sugar Arkestra and cast have turned it into something bigger, longer and

Iggy Azalea, Tinashe, Wizz Kid, Nick Jonas to Perform at Barclays Center, May 7

Artist Iggy Azalea will perform at Barclays Center May 7 Iggy Azalea will perform at Barclays Center on Thursday, May 7, as a part of her "Great Escape Tour." Special guests for the "Fancy" rapper include Nick Jonas, Tinashe and DJ Wizz Kidd.

It's the Freakin Weekend-- Event Roundup, Jan 23 - 25

The MLK Holiday weekend just passed, which is the yearly opportunity to see party flyers with images of Rev. King, next to a carefully curated kaleidoscope of booty-clapping strippers, magnum bottles of Ciroc and a spread of big-face money.

Photos: 'Destiny Y2K15,' Restoration Youth Arts Academy's MLK Dance Tribute

On Saturday, January 17, the Restoration Dance Theatre once again celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual dance tribute at the Kumble Theater .

Mötley Crüe to Play at Barclays Center in Final Show Tour

Motley Crue Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announced today on Fox and Friends the details of their final performance. This year will mark the end of their touring career and will include a stop at Barclays Center on Wednesday, August 12 .

Photos: 'Come Share the Dream' Tribute to MLK at BAM

Dr. Cornel West served as keynote speaker at the 29th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King at BAM On Monday, January 19, Brooklyn Academy of Music, in conjunction with the office of Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Panel Discussion on Gentrification to Explore the History of NY Artist Neighborhoods

In examining gentrification and its consequences, there's one particular theme that is persistent: a wearing away of the pre-existing culture.

Stevie Wonder to Perform in Brooklyn at Barclays Center

Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder is bringing his SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE tour to Barclays Center on April 12.

Brer Rabbit The Opera: A Funky Meditation On Gentrification

In the stories of Brer Rabbit, the reader follows the energetic, cottontail character through a series of adventures and lessons.
Brooklyn in Transition: BRIC to Host Series on Gentrification in Brooklyn

Brooklyn in Transition: BRIC to Host Series on Gentrification in Brooklyn

Gentrification in Brooklyn has without question become the conversation du jour for many of the borough's longtime residents and recent arrivals.