The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park, Harbor View Lawn, Pier 1 this Wednesday evening, June 13, from 7:00 to 9:00. This year’s recitals feature soprano Latonia Moore, tenor Mario Chang, and baritone Joshua Hopkins (photo, by Simon Pauly). It’s free. There’s more information here.
Archive | June, 2018
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
This coming weekend the absence of 2/3 service in either direction at Clark Street and at the 2/3 platforms at Borough Hall, which the MTA now tells us will end on Saturday, June 23, is the only planned service change directly affecting stations in or near Brooklyn Heights. The following work week (Monday, June 11 […]
Neighborhood Safety Meeting – Tues. June 12, 6 pm, at Borough Hall
A message from 84th Precinct Sector A’s Neighborhood Coordination Officer Donovan Hunt: Hello All, This Tuesday, June 12, we are having our next Neighborhood Safety Meeting at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., 2nd Floor, at 6:00pm. Come by and join the discussion going on in and around the community, ask questions, or just listen to what others are […]
Bargemusic This Weekend
This Friday evening, June 8 at 8:00 Bargemusic’s weekend begins with a performance of works by Schumann and Beethoven by pianist Martin Helmchen. On Saturday evening, June 9 at 8:00 there will be a tribute to the composer Charles Wuorinen (photo, with his cat Lepton, by Nina Roberts) on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, […]
“Sing for Hope” Pianos Return
The much loved “Sing for Hope” pianos are back. They are at many locations throughout Brooklyn and the City, including two in Brooklyn Bridge Park: one on the esplanade of Pier One in front of the Granite Prospect, and one on Pier Six. They will be here through Sunday, June 24. Go tickle those ivories! […]
In “BJs and Bullet Holes” Ron Maldonado Shows Us the Old, Sleazy Side of Brooklyn Heights
Video producer, writer, and erstwhile BHB contributor Heather Quinlan has shared with us her latest production, “BJs and Bullet Holes” (video after the jump), in which Ron Maldonado takes us on a tour of the Heights as it was as recently as the mid 1980s. His tour hits on some places I knew shortly after […]
Dog Vaccines Today at Borough Hall
Thanks to Mary Frost and the Brooklyn Eagle for this info. Because of the continued spread of canine influenza, you can get your dog (or cat) vaccinated for free today at Borough Hall from 11 am – 4 pm. Details of the symptoms of the canine flu here.
A Permanent Pool For Brooklyn Bridge Park
Posted by Brooklyn Bridge Park on Twitter this morning: HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: A permanent pool is coming to BBP! The location of the pool will be Squibb Park, which sits above Pier 1 and is connected to BBP by Squibb Park Bridge. We are thrilled to add such a desired amenity by park visitors and the […]
Credit Where Credit is Due-Emily Warren Roebling Recognized With Street Naming
The clouds parted and the sun shone brightly on Tuesday afternoon as if to say “FINALLY” as the stretch of Columbia Heights near Orange Street was proudly dedicated to Emily Warren Roebling, the woman credited-only in modern history-with the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. According to the New York Times’ Overlooked Obituary, Emily was born in 1843 in Cold Spring, NY the second […]
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