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Smokey Robinson to Perform at Barclays Center, First-Ever Performance in Brooklyn

Smokey Robinson WCBS-FM 101.1 announced Thursday morning that it will be bringing legendary artist Smokey Robinson to Cushman & Wakefield Theater at Barclays Center on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Karen Bernod's Album Release Party at Rustik Tavern

Karen Bernod's Album Release Party at Rustik Tavern

Do you know this lady? She is Karen Bernod, a world-renowned singer born and raised right here in Bed-Stuy (and she still lives here). The Brooklyn Reader spent a little "Face Time" with her back in August.
New Openings: Shwick is the Market for Makers

New Openings: Shwick is the Market for Makers

We've been in a pattern of rainy, dreary Saturdays over the last few weeks, but that didn't spoil the fun and energy of the Shwick Market opening this past weekend, October 11 and 12.
Ebony Golden’s Triple Consciousness and Negotiating the Black Female Body Politic

Ebony Golden’s Triple Consciousness and Negotiating the Black Female Body Politic

In artist Ralph Lemon's latest art-performance project Scaffold Room , produced by MAPP International, Lemon examines archetypal black female personae in American pop culture, transposed over the oft-exaggerated and borderline mythological characteri

"Everyday People" Dance Party Comes to the Brooklyn Museum

Whether you live in New York City or have hosted visitors to New York City, you know one thing for sure: Over the past two years, Clinton Hill resident Chef Roblé -- star of the Bravo TV reality hit series Roblé and Co.
Video Highlights: Restoration Rocks 2014

Video Highlights: Restoration Rocks 2014

If you missed this year's Restoration Rocks concert-- part of the week-long Bed-Stuy Alive! celebration-- with performances by Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Rochelle Fleming, no worries, The Brooklyn Reader has all of the highlights for you right here!
The Lyricist Lounge 23rd Reunion Party is Here!

The Lyricist Lounge 23rd Reunion Party is Here!

You owe a thank-you to Lyricist Lounge and you don't even know it.
Photos: Doug E Fresh and Rick the Ruler aka "The Get Fresh Crew" Rock the Stage at Restoration

Photos: Doug E Fresh and Rick the Ruler aka "The Get Fresh Crew" Rock the Stage at Restoration

Enjoy these photos taken at the 2014 Restoration Rocks concert, with crowd-rousing performances by headliners Doug E.
'Demerara Gold' to Open at Oxford Space in Fort Greene

'Demerara Gold' to Open at Oxford Space in Fort Greene

A seven-year-old girl's world is turned upside down when her parents leave Guyana for America without her. The girl and her sister are left in the clutches of their strict grandmothers as they wait for visas to join their parents.
Winners Announced!

Winners Announced!

As a part of the Bed-Stuy Alive! Restoration Rocks concert, we gave the public a chance to weigh in and vote on the local artists that should perform as the opening acts.