Arts & Entertainment
On Sunday, July 18, 2010, Cake Man Raven held his 10th year anniversary celebration at Seven Corners in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The celebration was packed with quality entertainment and food. Numerous food vendors provided some delicious dishes, while local artists...
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On June 21, 2010, two pianos were unveiled in Fort Greene Park as part of the Sing for Hope Play Me, I’m Yours public art project that brings 60 pianos to New York City’s parks and public spaces...
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Fort Greene residents' Nelson George and Toure speaks about writers, writing, and how the neighborhood has remain an artistic center for music and literature for close to 30 years. The discussion was part of the June 20, 2010 FABfest on Fulton Street.
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Various comedians performed June 20, 2010 for FABfest on Fulton Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Video includes performance by:
- Victor Varnado
- Rob Paravonian
Are they funny?
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Rock band Falling Short of Luxury rocks out at the June 20th FABfast on Fulton Street in Fort Greene. Band members (Josh, Matt, Dustin and Gloria) are all from the neighborhood; you can catch them at Frank’s Lounge at 660 Fulton Street. Next time you’re...
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Juneteenth10th Annual Arts Festival in Cuyler Gore Park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that...
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Like many others, I expected the first FABfest to be a complete washout. With this in mind, I ventured out early with hopes of enjoying a hour or two of partying before the promised thunderstorm came pouring down. Well, the thunderstorm never came and neither did...
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The Theater for a New Audience has renewed its plans to build a 299-seat theater and arts plaza in the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Cultural District in Fort Greene. The new Shakespeare and classic drama theatre, with a small...
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Joe and Justine Delgado won the Society for Clinton Hill 2010 Excellence in Exterior Restoration Award for their restoration of 424-426 Waverly Avenue, a derelict building with the front façade covered in 1970s styled precast cement. Purchased in October 2007...
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It looks like the 1922 Philadelphia Toboggan Company made Carousel 61 will be moving to a permanent home under the Brooklyn Bridge soon. Bought in 1984 from the Idora Amusement Park in Youngstown Ohio by developer David Walentas and his wife Jane, the Carousel...
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