On the night of November 9-10, 1938 Nazi-inspired gangs rampaged through German, Austrian, and German occupied Czech cities and towns, trashing Jewish owned businesses, synagogues, and houses, and murdering many Jews. This became known as Kristallnacht (“the night of broken glass”) and could be considered the first manifestation of the Holocaust. The 79th anniversary of […]
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This Tuesday, A Night to Celebr8 Reading
The P.S./M.S. 8 PTA presents a Night to Celebr8 Reading this Tuesday, November 7th from 6:oo – 8:00. The good folks at Superfine (126 Front Street in DUMBO) are hosting. Tickets are $35 and include additional snacks by Shalini’s Kitchen. Cash bar. Click HERE to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit P.S./M.S. 8 and help sponsor […]
This Saturday: Celebr8 Reading & Support Local School at P.S. 8 Book Fair
This Saturday from 12:00 – 4:00 pm is Family Fun Shopping Day at the P.S./M.S. 8 Book Fair. Choose from a broad selection of publications for kids of all ages. Proceeds benefit the P.S. 8 PTA and help fund enrichment programs integral to the school’s curriculum. There will be author readings, crafts and of course coffee […]
Brooklyn Historical Society Program on the “Gig Economy” Monday
On Monday evening, October 30 at 6:30 PM the Brooklyn Historical Society will present “Living Gig to Gig in NYC’s Freelance Economy.” Sara Horowitz, founder and executive director of the Freelancers Union, will lead “a lively discussion about the gig economy’s impact on New York City and the safety nets we need to support the […]
Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday
This Saturday, October 28 Brooklyn Bridge Park will present its eighth annual Harvest Festival on Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Activities will include a parade, a haunted marsh, a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, face painting, music, and games. It’s all free. There’s more information here.
Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade 10/28 — Volunteers Still Needed!
The Annual Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade is this Saturday, the 28th! Start time is around 10am, with the usual bake sale, craft table, and (family-friendly) mayhem! They are still looking for volunteers, so sign up here if you’re interested. If you would like to provide baked treats, just remember — fake eyeballs are okay, but […]
Free Friday at Brooklyn Historical Society Presents “Lost Brooklyn”
This Friday evening, October 20, from 5:00 to 9:00, the Brooklyn Historical Society will open its doors to all for its monthly Free Friday. This month’s theme is “Lost Brooklyn”: Explore lost parts of our beloved borough’s history on a trip through the forgotten, the vanished, and the underground! Enjoy free access to our galleries […]
Town Hall with Mayor de Blasio at St. Francis Wednesday, October 18
Our friends at Community Board 2 have advised us that Mayor Bill de Blasio will be at St. Francis College, Founders Hall, 180 Remsen Street, on Wednesday evening, October 18, for a Town Hall to which all are invited. Admission is free. The event begins at 6:00; doors will open at 5:30 and close at […]
“Utopia to Dystopia” Lecture at St. Francis Thursday
This Thursday, October 12 at 11:10 AM, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, will present its annual Dr. Francis J. Greene Honors Lecture. This year’s lecturer will be Professor Gregory Claeys (photo) of Royal Holloway, University of London. He will speak on the topic, “From Utopia to Dystopia.” Professor Claeys’ research focuses on social and […]
Participatory Budgeting Meeting at St. Francis College Tuesday Evening, September 26
Sorry for the late notice. City Council Member Steven Levin (photo) has advised us that there will be a Participatory Budgeting meeting at St, Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, on Tuesday evening, September 26 starting at 7:00. Levin has a kitty of money to spend on projects in his district, which includes Brooklyn Heights and […]
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