In town for the weekend and the Christmas holiday? Bargemusic, at Fulton Ferry Pier, foot of Old Fulton Street, has a full schedule of concerts this evening (Thursday), Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon, as well as a free family oriented “Music in Motion” concert Saturday afternoon. In addition, there will be a Christmas Eve celebration […]
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
As befits the season, this will be a big weekend for musical events in Brooklyn Heights. On Saturday evening, December 15, the Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus (photo) will present their Winter Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry Street (near Clark) starting at 5:30 p.m. The program includes Puccini’s “Gloria” (from Messa di Gloria), John Rutter’s […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
The Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival will present Brooklyn Dynamics: Converging Lives on Film, a screening of three documentaries, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton), starting at 7:00 p.m. Friday (December 7). The films are: I Remember Barbra, reminiscences of Brooklyn born Barbra Streisand (photo) by those who have known […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
This Saturday, December 1 is a huge day for fairs. P.S. 8, at Hicks and Middagh, will be having its Holiday Craft Fair from noon to 5:00 p.m. The First Unitarian Church (photo), at Pierrepont Street and Monroe Place, will be having its Unifair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Across the way in Downtown, […]
LPC Tells 70 Henry Street Owner to Rethink Proposal
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent the owners of 70 Henry Street, home of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, back to the drawing board this week in their bid to build a mixed used structure on the site. The Brooklyn Eagle reports that Robert Tierney, chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, said some “re-thinking” was needed in […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Saturday offers two big events: the Occupy Sandy benefit concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity, featuring Vampire Weekend (photo courtesy The Guardian) along with other indie groups and musicians (update: the Eventbrite website now says the concert is sold out), and the Danish Christmas Fair, which continues on Sunday. Your last chance to […]
Nice Weather This Weekend; Anything to Do?
The weather forecast is encouraging, but with so many institutions, like Bargemisic, which is in good physical shape but still lacks Con Ed power, coping with the aftermath of the Sandy/nor’easter one-two punch, what is there to do if you’re in town? There’s the penultimate Smorgasburg of the season this Sunday, November 11 from 11:00 […]
So, What’s On This Weekend?
Brooklyn Bridge Park is closed until further notice. Update: It appears it may be open Saturday. The Brooklyn Historical Society will be closed through Tuesday, November 6. Fortunately, Bargemusic didn’t sustain any serious damage, but repairs to an outside sprinkler pipe will keep it closed through this weekend. However, Brooklyn Heights Cinema, 70 Henry Street […]
Brooklyn Heights Cinema Open Monday, with Special Matinee
While many, if not most, local businesses will be closed tomorrow (Monday, October 29), Brooklyn Heights Cinema owner Kenn Lowy tells us the shows will go on at the Cinema, 70 Henry Street (corner of Orange). He’s adding a special 3:00 p.m. matinee. The Master will be showing at 3:00, 5:15, and 8:00; The Other […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
The Junior Committee of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is holding its third annual All Hallows Eve Bash this Friday, October 27, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at One Brooklyn Bridge Park, 360 Furman Street (between Joralemon Street and Atlantic Avenue). More details are here, and you can buy tickets here. Don’t forget the Halloween […]
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