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Kathryn Gallagher, Garth Taylor and Sydney Torin Shepherd Join HALF BAKED Concert in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
Kathryn Gallagher (Dust Can't Kill Me , Spring Awakening), Garth Taylor (The Rooks), and Sydney Torin Shepherd (First Date) join the company of HALF BAKED, a new theatrical concert experience showcasing three new works in progress by songwriter, Elliah Heifetz ( Dust Can't Kill Me), and director, Srda Vasiljevic (Dust Can't Kill Me, Spring Awakening).
Sophocles' AJAX Comes to Brooklyn Public Library's Crown Heights Branch
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
NYC's Public Artist in Residence Bryan Doerries and Theater of War Productions will bring together actors Reg E. Cathey and Amy Ryan alongside City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (District 45) for a dramatic reading of Sophocles' Ajax, followed by an open discussion with veterans, members of Save our Streets (S.O.S), and the Brooklyn community to explore the searing impact of violence and war on individuals, families, young people, and communities.  Deputy Mayor Richard Buery and Tom Finkelpearl, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will also be in attendance.
Random Access Music presents Queens New Music Festival 2017 Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Random Access Music (RAM) presents the Queens New Music Festival 2017 Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30pm at LIC Beer Project in Queens, NY.  Silent Auction items include original scores signed by famous composers, including 'The Red Violin' by John Corigliano, original artwork by Dina Helal and Klara Golitsyna, and a sunset dinner cruise on Long Island Sound on a 40 foot yacht and much more. The featured performer is guitarist, Nadav Lev.  The online component for donations is via this Indiegogo campaign:
The Gallery Players presents RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Gallery Players announces the final show of its 50th season with the critically acclaimed and timely, Ragtime.  At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…and anything is possible.  Ragtime comes to Brooklyn, a show which Bloomberg News has hailed as "explosive, thrilling and nothing short of a masterpiece.
TINDER LIVE! WITH LANE MOORE to Return to Littlefield This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Tinder Live! With Lane Moore is back at Littlefield on Saturday April 22 at 8pm.
Coney Island History Project to Celebrate Opening Day with Photo Ops, Oral Histories, Tributes and More
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
You're invited to visit the Coney Island History Project's exhibition center on Coney's traditional Opening Day, Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017. View historic artifacts, photographs, maps, ephemera and films of Coney Island's colorful past. We'll be open 1:00PM-6:00PM. Admission is free of charge.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Announces 2017 Spring/Summer Season of Events
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (Conservancy) and Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) are proud to announce the full lineup of events and activities for 2017's spring and summer season.
Celebrate Historic Coney Island on Coney Island's Traditional Opening Day!
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
You're invited to visit the Coney Island History Project's exhibition center on Coney's traditional Opening Day, Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017. View historic artifacts, photographs, maps, ephemera and films of Coney Island's colorful past.  We'll be open 1:00PM-6:00PM. Admission is free of charge.  
Tuesdays Get RUDE at Williamsburg's South 4th BAR
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
RUDE, a new weekly night of comedy held at Williamsburg's South 4th Bar, will hold its inaugural night Tuesday April 4th. Curated by Ian Lockwood, RUDE is a Tuesday night of wild comedy shows, featuring you! Come see the hottest names in comedy and feisty up-and-comers in this night of experimental, absurd, energetic, and wacky comedy.
3rd Annual New Works Brooklyn Festival to Feature Plays by Lindsey Ferrentino and More
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
The Brooklyn College Department of Theater will present its third annual New Works Brooklyn festival on April 5 - 9, 2017.
Vital Joint to Present Spoken Word Song-Cycle TINKER TOY, PINKER BOY
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
Vital Joint presents Tinker Toy, Pinker Boy, written and performed by G.J. Dowding, with sound design by Nathan Leigh and lighting design by Christina Tang.
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Readies for Expansion into Brooklyn in 2019
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center announces plans to address the growing healthcare needs of New York City's LGBTQ communities by expanding its services into Brooklyn beginning in 2019.
BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL Announces 20th Anniversary Edition Presented by Stella Artois
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), the first international, competitive film festival in New York, has closed submissions for its milestone 20th anniversary edition. BFF received a total of 2,650 films from 120 countries and will select roughly 130 film premieres to be announced in May.
Magical Promotions Announces April 2 MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family.
FOOTPRINTS: Third Annual Modern Dance Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre and The West Side YMCA Community Arts Department present the third annual FOOTPRINTS: A Modern Dance Festival, May 18-20, 2017 at 7 PM, at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 5 West 63rd St.
Race, Combat, Social Justice and the Arts Intersect in AJAX and 'VISION & JUSTICE' in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
An interactive program based on Sophocles tragedy Ajax from Theater of War Productions that will bring together professional actors, veterans, anti-gang violence activists, and community members in a provocative discussion of the visible and invisible effects of violence on individuals and communities -- April 6.
Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn Presents Jennifer Jason Leigh Screening Series
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn announced today the launch of a screening series dedicated to the films and career of Academy Award-nominated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Open Friday in Brooklyn Heights
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
Veteran director and long-time member of the Brooklyn Heights Players, Bernard Bosio is at the helm of the Tony Award-Winning Comedy, 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' opening this Friday, March 31st at 8:00PM.
Butoh Dance, Performance Art and Music Come to Coney Island USA
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
On Sunday, April 2 only, dancer and master teacher Diego Piñon will present an "offering" toward bridging cultures and healing the disharmony that has developed between North and South, between Mexico and the United States.
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE Sheds Light on Coffee Waste
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
Triskelion Arts, in association with Vangeline Theater, presents Wake Up and Smell the Coffee - Butoh for Waste Prevention: Reducing Coffee Trash in New York at Triskelion Arts (106 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222) from April 20-22, 2017 at 8pm. Tickets are $16 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/triskelion-arts-presents-vangeline-theater-tickets-30044256179.
David Byrne Opens Inaugural BRIC OPEN Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
Lineup Features a Wide Range of Celebrated Artists and Artistic Compaanies in Innovative Programs
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald with PATTI AUSTIN: ELLA NOW AND THEN
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2016-17 season on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8pm with GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz singer Patti Austin performing Ella Now and Then: A Centennial Celebration of the First Lady of Song. This tribute concert marks the 100th birthday of the great Ella Fitzgerald (born April 25, 1917) and will feature selections from Ms. Austin's 2002 album For Ella, including timeless standards such as 'How High the Moon,' 'Too Close for Comfort,' and 'The Man I Love.'Tickets range from $36 to $55 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling 718-951-4500 (Tue-Sat, 1pm-6pm).
Pidgin Culture Concert Series Presents Debut of Intercultural FOUR OCEANS
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2017
 Pidgin Culture presents the debut of Four Oceans, a trio exploring ritualistic forms of interplay in an improvised context on Thursday, March 30th at 7pm at National Sawdust. A new group, it combines the talents of Old Time Relijun frontman Arrington De Dionyso, Rupert Huber of the famous Viennese trip-hop duo Tosca, and globetrotting drummer/composer Lukas Ligeti. De Dionyso, who is also a painter, performs on bass clarinet and various Indonesian traditional instruments; Huber, on piano and electronics, and Ligeti, on drums. Together, they explore new sonic spaces, evoking distant or nonexistent traditions, references to forgotten or freely invented cultures, and sounds that transport the listener to fantastic worlds the rest of us will never see. It is a music of sparse determination and internal revolution.
House of Yes and Ministry of Sound to Present CANDYLAND with Joey Negro
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2017
House of Yes and Ministry of Sound present CANDYLAND with disco and house legend Joey Negro on Friday, March 31st. The night is guaranteed to shine a candy-colored glow and transport guests to a world filled with sweet treats, irresistible temptations, and countless candy bites.
Ten-Time GRAMMY Winner Chaka Khan to Play Brooklyn Center
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2017
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College concludes its 2016-17 season with internationally-acclaimed music icon Chaka Khan on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 7:30pm in a Gala fundraising concert. A ten-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, she is perhaps best known for her timeless hits 'I'm Every Woman,' 'Feel For You,' and 'Ain't Nobody.'

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