The Repast Baroque Ensemble will return to the First Unitarian Church’s McKinney Chapel, 121 Pierrepont Street (between Monroe Place and Clinton) this coming Wednesday evening, May 25, starting at 7:00. The program, “French Visions,” will combine performances of music by French composers of the Baroque era with clips from early twentieth century French silent films, […]
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Window Concert at State and Henry This Sunday
The Music House Brooklyn sends us this welcome news: The Music House in Brooklyn Heights will be presenting the 13th annual 4th Window Concert on Sunday, May 22nd at 4 PM at the corner of State Street and Henry Street, Original piano arrangements of classic rock songs and more will be performed by some of […]
Adams Seeks Cut to Funding for BQE Repairs This Year
According to AMNY Mayor Adams and the city’s Department of Transportation want to reduce DOT’s budget for repair work on the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this year from $225.1 million to $44.6 million, with the reduction of $180.5 million preserved for use in later years. The AMNY story quotes City Council Member Lincoln Restler, whose district […]
Open Streets Montague Saturday
After last week’s cancellation because of rain, Open Streets Montague is back for this Saturday, May 14. Rain is expected, mostly from early morning until about 1:00 PM, but it shouldn’t be anything like last Saturday’s washout. Fortunately, the events don’t start until about 1:00, as shown on this schedule provided by the Montague Street […]
Planned Parenthood Rally for Roe Saturday
On Saturday, May 14 Planned Parenthood has organized a rally against the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court; It will begin at noon at Cadman Park, and will proceed from there to a march across the Brooklyn Bridge to Foley Square in Manhattan. Women’s March and Move On will be […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This weekend — late evening Friday, May 13 to early morning Monday, May 16 — there will be no Brooklyn bound service at High Street, as Brooklyn bound A and C trains are being diverted to the F line from 34th Street-Herald Square to Jay Street-MetroTech. All other trains serving local stations should be running […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Having Annual Sale
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, at 55 Pierrepont Street, between Hicks and Henry, is having its annual sale. Enjoy savings of 25% off certain handcrafted items and 40% off some other goods. Sale prices apply only to items bought in store, which is open noon to 4:00 PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; noon to 7:00 PM […]
Brass Bands Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday
This coming Saturday afternoon, May 14 from 2:00 to 6:00 don’t be surprised if you hear some sounds that make you think you’ve wandered into a revival of The Music Man. Brooklyn Bridge Park will be having its second annual Brass Bands Festival. Performances will range from Pier Six to Pier Three, all just below, […]
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