Hayley Winter’s SciYoga studio at Eastern Athletic is offering free yoga breathing and meditation sessions for the next few weeks. “It is an expression of solidarity to support people with post election anxiety and frustration,” Winter wrote in an e-mail announcing the sessions. Free sessions will take place from 6 – 6:45 pm on Sunday, […]
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Coming at Brooklyn Historical Society
Tomorrow (Monday, November 14) evening at 7:00 the Brooklyn Historical Society will present the second in its “Our Pesky Neighbors” series; this one dealing with “Bugs”. The discussion will feature experts, including entomologists and exterminators, moderated by Brooke Borel, author of Infested. Admission is $10, or $5 for BHS or Green-Wood members; purchase tickets here. […]
The Rev. Adriene Thorne Installed as Pastor at First Presbyterian
The Reverend Adriene Thorne became the sixteenth pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, located at 124 Henry Street, between Clark Street and Love Lane, in an impressive installation ceremony that began at 4:00 this afternoon and lasted until 6:00, but seemed to pass quickly, as it was filled with stirring oratory, lively music, and […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
Post-Sandy repair work on the 4/5 train tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan resumes this weekend. Consequently, from 11:45 p.m. Friday, November 11 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, November 14 there will be no service in either direction on the 4/5 platforms at Borough Hall. Use the 2 or 3 at Borough Hall or Clark Street, R […]
TONIGHT: Senator Squadron Community Town Hall
At this follow up meeting to the Community Convention, Join to discuss progress we’ve made, what’s next, and what else is happening. Click on the image for more detail.
Bargemusic This Weekend
Bargemusic starts an all piano weekend early this week, with a concert tomorrow (Thursday, November 10) evening at 8:00 featuring pianist Andreas Foivos Apostolou playing works by Rameau, Mendelssohn, Carl Vine, and by himself. On Friday evening, November 11 at 8:00, Mr. Apostolou returns to play works by Schubert, Rameau, himself, and Dutilleux. On Saturday […]
Free yoga tonight!
Hayley Winter of Yoga Sports Science at Eastern Athletic is offering a free 45-minute yoga class tonight to help you deal with whatever stress you might be feeling about the election. The yoga/meditation session begins at 6 pm; book your spot by 3 pm today by e-mailing sessions@sciyoga.com. Space is limited. In addition to offering […]
Election Night at the Cat Cafe
Scientific studies show that the company of an animal can help to reduce stress, so the good folks at Brooklyn Cat Cafe are doing their part to help us get through election night. Head to the cafe (149 Atlantic Ave, between Henry and Clinton) on Tuesday night to watch the returns (and some cat videos) […]
Vote on Tuesday!
This year’s general election is this coming Tuesday, November 8. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The locations of polling places for many, though not all, Brooklyn Heights residents have been changed, even from where they were for the primary elections earlier this year. If you’re a registered voter, you should have […]
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