Photo Flash: Ben Vereen Joins BP Markowitz at LIGHTEN UP BROOKLYN
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 19, 2012
Today, July 19, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz welcomed Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated entertainer Ben Vereen (performing at 54 Below, July 10-21), the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to a day of events at Borough Hall as part of the 2012 "Lighten Up Brooklyn" campaign, an anti-obesity and healthy lifestyle initiative launched by BP Markowitz eleven years ago. Check out photos of the pair participating in the day's events below!
BP Markowitz Joins Ben Vereen at 'Lighten Up Brooklyn' Events Today, 7/19
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 19, 2012
Today, July 19, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will join entertainer Ben Vereen, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for a day of events at Borough Hall as part of the 2012 "Lighten Up Brooklyn" campaign, an anti-obesity and healthy lifestyle initiative launched by BP Markowitz eleven years ago.
Lawrence Bowers Honored at Seaside Summer Concert Series
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 13, 2012
On Thursday, July 12, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz presented a proclamation to Coney Island resident Lawrence Bowers prior to the Seaside Summer Concert Series, honoring him for rescuing a man and child off Coney Island this summer.
The Jacksons Join Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 12, 2012
Beginning tonight, July 12, and through August 20, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host the 34th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island and the 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field in Crown Heights.
BP Markowitz to Join Ben Vereen at 'Lighten Up Brooklyn' Events, 7/19
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 10, 2012
On Thursday, July 19, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will join entertainer Ben Vereen, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for a day of events at Borough Hall as part of the 2012 "Lighten Up Brooklyn" campaign, an anti-obesity and healthy lifestyle initiative launched by BP Markowitz eleven years ago.
Marty Markowitz to Host Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 3, 2012
Beginning July 12 and through August 20, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host the 34th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island and the 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field in Crown Heights.
Photo Flash: BP Markowitz and More Celebrate 7th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 21, 2012
On Thursday, June 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Deputy Borough President Sandra Chapman and the Caribbean-American Heritage Month Committee hosted the 7th annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month festivities at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Events of the day included music and dance performances, a marketplace, film screenings, an economic development power brunch and a tasting of Caribbean food. Check out photos from the celebration below!
Mary Higgins Clark, Billy Collins and More Set for Brooklyn Book Festival, 9/23
by Kelsey Denette
- Jun 15, 2012
On Thursday, June 14, the office of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined the Brooklyn Book Festival, members of the Brooklyn Literary Council and top authors, publishing industry leaders, editors and literary agents to announce AT&T as the first presenting sponsor for the 2012 Brooklyn Book Festival and publicly reveal the more than one hundred national and international authors who have already agreed to participate in the seventh annual Brooklyn Book Festival.
Brooklyn's Northside Festival Runs Now thru June 21
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 14, 2012
Now in its fourth year, the Northside Festival (June 14-21, www.northsidefestival.com), Brooklyn's preeminent music and emerging culture festival, showcases the next generation of artists, innovators and problem-solvers, all within the walkable radius of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Today's announcement was made at the Brooklyn Borough Hall Rotunda by Northside Media Group CEO Scott Stedman and President Daniel Stedman, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Brooklyn-born special guest GZA, founding member of legendary NYC rap group Wu-Tang Clan.
Photo Coverage: National Yiddish Theatre Honors Neil Sedaka
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Jun 13, 2012
The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene stages a tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka at The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, on yesterday June 12 at 7:30pm. The gala concert, with performances by the Broadway actor and Israeli singer Dudu Fisher, Jay Black of Jay and the Americans, Klezmatics star Lorin Sklamberg, and the actor-singers Eleanor Reissa, Lori Wilner, Robert Abelson, Dani Marcus, and Rebecca Garfein, among many others, celebrated the wide-ranging impact of Yiddish culture on other popular cultures.
Check out photos from the event below!
Folksbiene Honors Neil Sedaka at Town Hall Gala Concert Tonight, 6/12
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 12, 2012
The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene stages a tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka at The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, tonight, June 12 at 7:30pm. The gala concert, with performances by the Broadway actor and Israeli singer Dudu Fisher, Jay Black of Jay and the Americans, Klezmatics star Lorin Sklamberg, and the actor-singers Eleanor Reissa, Lori Wilner, Robert Abelson, Dani Marcus, and Rebecca Garfein, among many others, celebrates the wide-ranging impact of Yiddish culture on other popular cultures.
Brooklyn Hosts OpSail Celebration at Red Hook Marine Terminal, Now thru 5/28
by BWW News Desk
- May 26, 2012
From today, May 26 through Monday, May 28, four tall ships, four foreign navy vessels and two US Coast Guard cutters will be open for public visits at the Red Hook Marine Terminal in Brooklyn as part of the OpSail celebration in New York City. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.visitbrooklyn.org.
Photo Flash: BP Markowitz, Mayor Bloomberg & Tony Danza Welcome Summer at Coney Island
by BWW News Desk
- May 24, 2012
On Thursday, May 24, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to kick off the summer season in Coney Island with the announcement of two brand new thrill rides and the beginning of seven-day-a-week amusement operations. Later, BP Markowitz was on hand with actor Tony Danza as John "Cha Cha" Ciarcia celebrated the opening of several new amusements and eateries. Check out photos from today's events at Coney Island below!
Brooklyn Hosts OpSail Celebration at Red Hook Marine Terminal, 5/26-28
by BWW News Desk
- May 21, 2012
From Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28, four tall ships, four foreign navy vessels and two US Coast Guard cutters will be open for public visits at the Red Hook Marine Terminal in Brooklyn as part of the OpSail celebration in New York City. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.visitbrooklyn.org.
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