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In Conversation: Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brian at Brooklyn Historical Society

Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brien Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce ( The Wire , Treme ), is rehearsing now in Brooklyn for his debut appearance in the Billie Holiday Theatre 's production of Brothers from the Bottom.

Jazz Duo Lewis and Roland to Play "Live Music Saturday" at Common Grounds

Mark your calendars! Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and bassist Larry Roland will perform a free set during Common Grounds Coffee House 's "Live Music Saturday," February 28, at 2:oopm.

Mapping Brooklyn: BRIC, BHS Exhibit Maps as Visual Guides Around History, Ownership and Change in the Borough

Map of the country thirty three miles around the city of New York. J.H. Colton. 1852.
Chris Brown and Trey Songz, feat. Tyga to Perform at Barclays Center

Chris Brown and Trey Songz, feat. Tyga to Perform at Barclays Center

(l to r): Tyga, Chris Brown and Trey Songz Now this is what we call a Dynamic Trio, and they're coming to Barclays Center this month! Chris Brown and Trey Songz , featuring Tyga have embarked on their "Between the Sheets Tour," was announced at the H

New American Sculpture Opens at FiveMyles Gallery

Clive Murphy, "Neon Toaster" Photo: FiveMyles Gallery Curated by Dexter Wimberly, New American Sculpture opening on February 28 at FiveMyles Gallery highlights the work of nine artists who seek to challenge conventional thinking about sculpture and s

BHS Presents 'Person, Place, Thing' with Randy Cohen and Lev Grossman

Emmy Award-winning writer Randy Cohen brings his popular podcast and public radio show, "Person, Place, Thing" back to the Brooklyn Historical Society-- this time, he is joined by book critic, lead technology writer for TIME and award-winning author

Shaggy, Maxi Priest and Sanchez to Perform at BAM

(l to r): Shaggy, Maxi Priest and Sanchez will perform Saturday, February 14, at Brooklyn Academy of Music Jamaican reggae royalty comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House this Saturday when Grammy Award-winning singer Shaggy headlines with singers

The Shakedown Dance Collective: When Fun and Performance get a 'Platform'

The Shakedown Dance Collective during rehearsal Check out behind-the-scenes footage of The Shakedown Dance Collective during a rehearsal for their upcoming performance at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn Heights.
All-Stars Align for Reunion Party in Bed-Stuy!

All-Stars Align for Reunion Party in Bed-Stuy!

Entertainment attorney Londell McMillan will be the special honoree and guest at the "Bed Stuy Reunion All Star Party," hosted by City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, Filmmaker Spike Lee and Hip Hop icon Ralph McDaniels during All Star Weekend, this we

After Afropolitan at Weeksville Pays Tribute to Africa’s Vanguard Legacy

In honor of Black History Month, on February 4, Weeksville Heritage Center, The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCADI) and afriPOP! celebrated at Weeksville the opening of the exhibit, After Afropolitan -- a tribute to Africa's