Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn’s Center for Black Literature Calling for Papers for National Writers Conference

The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College will present the 16th National Black Writers Conference early next year

Nov 26, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Rising Star: Meet the Bushwick Kid Who Scored an Interview With Jay-Z

Eleven-year-old Jazlyn Guerra has interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, business and entertainment, even scoring a rare interview with Brooklyn mogul Jay-Z

Nov 24, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Museum to Build Gallery Devoted to BK History With $50M City Award

The funding will also go towards modernizing infrastructure and installing energy efficient upgrades throughout the building

Nov 23, 2021 10:22 AM Read more >

New Interactive Mural in Brooklyn Supports Black-Owned and Small Businesses

Google, AmEx commissioned local Filipina-American artist Kitkat Pecson to design and paint the interactive mural

Nov 22, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

The Swedish Artist Using the Brooklyn Subway as his Backdrop

With the help of his BK friend, Benny Cruz's artwork has garnered the attention of Wu-Tang Clan. Now he’s waiting on a call from the MTA.

Nov 22, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Stars of New York Dance Competition Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

This year’s celebration will honor the excellence and artistry of four New Yorkers transforming children’s lives through dance

Nov 18, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >

Legendary BK Musician Clive Davis Receives Key to the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio gave Davis the key, which is reserved for individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement

Nov 18, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Boxer Cesar 'Rainman' Francis Wants to Be 'More Than a Fighter'

The undefeated Boxer from Flatbush says he hopes to be a champion in both professional boxing and in his Brooklyn community.

Nov 12, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Coming Soon: An Immersive Wonderland with Over One Million Lights at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Lightscape will be on view from November 19 to January 9.

Nov 9, 2021 6:55 PM Read more >

New Brooklyn Mural Celebrates the Power of Saying 'No'

A giant new mural in Williamsburg features poetry and art celebrating the beauty of saying "no"

Nov 3, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >