The Heights Players’ production of Twelve Angry Men premieres this weekend at the Players’ playhouse, 26 Willow Place, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 12:00. This now classic drama began life as a television show in the 1950s, was made into a movie (12 Angry Men) by Henry […]
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
The weekend starts early at Brooklyn Heights Cinema, with two special events tonight (Thursday, October 24). There will be a sneak preview at 9:15 p.m. of Robert Redford’s new solo turn, All is Lost. Before that, starting at 7:30 p.m. there will be a unique artistic event, Now Playing, I and II: Light artists Gibson […]
What Are the Haunted Sites in Brooklyn Heights?
Phantoms are the reason for the season, and as such, I’m wondering—what are the most haunted spots in the neighborhood? Iris Cafe made headlines in 2010 about a few supposed specters, but not much has been mentioned since. So because I want to make like Undead Roger Grimsby and investigate spooky things, let me know […]
Brooklyn Law School Presents Forum of Present and Former City Council Members Tuesday Evening, October 29
Next Tuesday evening, October 29, from 6:00 to 7:30 Brooklyn Law School will present a panel discussion, “Good Council: Representing Brooklyn,” featuring the incumbent, Stepehen Levin, and three former–Ken Fisher, The Hon. Abraham Gerges, and David Yassky–City Council Members representing the 33rd District, which includes Brooklyn Heights and nearby neighborhoods. Join us for an insider’s […]
Brooklyn Historical Society Hosts “Grave” Trivia Tuesday and Beer Garden Thursday
On Tuesday, October 22, starting at 7:00 p.m. the Brooklyn Historical Society, in partnership with Green-Wood Cemetery, will present “Pushing Up Daisies: Trivia from the Dark Side,” an evening of “grave” trivia hosted by trivia masters Stuart and Chris. The event will be held in the newly renovated Great Hall at the Society’s historic building […]
New Book Tells History of Plymouth Church in Antislavery Movement and Civil War
This evening there was a book launch party at Plymouth Church for Brooklyn’s Plymouth Church in the Civil War Era: a Ministry of Freedom, (History Press, Charleston, SC, 2013) a new book by church member Frank Decker, assisted by Lois Rosebrooks, Plymouth’s Director of History Ministry Services. The book tells the story of Plymouth’s role […]
Watch This Video Tour Of Plymouth Church With Brad Smith and Karl Junkersfeld
From Karl Junkersfeld this note about his latest BHB video: One of the wonderful things about living in Brooklyn Heights is its rich history. Henry Ward Beecher and Plymouth Church are near the top of the list as far as historical significance. According to many Henry Ward Beecher was, next to Lincoln, the most famous […]
Opening Day: A Closer Look
As mentioned in a previous post, today marks the 63rd anniversary of the opening of the Promenade. Here, for your edification, is an unreleased photo of the occasion, taken from a high floor of 2 Montague Terrace. (Click through to the photo for its highest resolution!)
WNYC’s Archives: Robert Moses At Brooklyn Heights Promenade Dedication On October 7, 1950
WNYC features an archival report from October 7, 1950 — the day the Brooklyn Heights Promenade was dedicated. Hear that audio and watch Karl Junkersfeld’s video with author/historian Henrik Krogius after the jump.
Forgotten NY Checks Out Middagh Street
As mentioned in today’s Open Thread Wednesday, Forgotten New York has posted a look at Middagh Street. It’s a great read. Here’s a passage about the Peaks Mason Mint Factory (aka 20 Henry Street):
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