BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Soul of Brooklyn//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Soul of Brooklyn X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Soul of Brooklyn BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110525T183000 DTEND:20110525T183000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20130425T160337 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T160459 UID:6313@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:ANF New Voices in Theater presents... DESCRIPTION:Act Now Productions New Voices in Theater presents a stage play reading of Game Face by Patrick Shand, Tanya Everett and Clinton Lowe. Directed by Kehinde Koyejo. Bobby and Harper, long time lovers and friends, have come to a turning point: an unplanned pregnancy causes unbalanced reactions from the couple. When Harper takes matters into her own hands, a sequence of events occurs that will push their relationship to its limits. Where: 138 South Oxford Street Reception: 6:30 to 7:15pm Showtime: 7:30pm Suggested Donation: $5.00 RSVP requested: rsvp@actnowproduction.org Come join ANF at the South Oxford Space for the Reception Networking hour - cocktails and snacks on the house and experience some great works! LOCATION:138 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2013/04/25/anf-new-voices-in-theater-presents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130208T000000 DTEND:20130208T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20130208T125335 LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T180537 UID:8311@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:651 ARTS PRESENTS SOUNDTRACK ’63 DESCRIPTION:                            Linking communities across Brooklyn through developing projects that impact the field of performing arts, 651 ARTS creates opportunities for performing artists of African decent to platform their craft at music and arts venues throughout Brooklyn. This weekend please join 651 ARTS as they present Soundtrack ’63, a millennial response to the year explored through music. Experience the transformative sounds of 1963 under the creative direction of Chen Lo and musical direction of Tut Asante Amin! Re-live the classics with tunes from “Freedom Now” to “Keep on Pushin,” with contemporary arrangements featuring Blitz the Ambassador & Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets & an 18-piece orchestra. Held on Friday, February 8th & Saturday, February 9th @ 8:00PM   For tickets and more information on the event visit: www.651arts.org or on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/651arts Check out the video trailer @ http://youtu.be/PEU8_ZKk95A   651 ARTS Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/651arts Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/651arts LOCATION:85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2013/02/08/651-arts-presents-soundtrack-63-featuring-blitz-the-ambassador-the-last-poets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018T200000 DTEND:20130120T200000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20130111T125342 LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T171832 UID:8276@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MoCADA NEWSFEED Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:    Be it in New York, Paris or Bamako, the world is experiencing a paradigm shift that began in Africa. Sparked by the 2011 toppling of Egypt’s thirty-year dictator, calls for revolution echo through mass media and populate social networking newsfeeds. MoCADA’s Curatorial Series, NEWSFEED: Anonymity & Social Media in African Revolutions and Beyond, which ran from October 18, 2012 to January 20, 2013, featured a compilation of new media art, contemporary works and digital installations that investigate global interconnectivity and how anonymous parties define, construct, and support uprisings in Africa via social media. Using visual art and a short film reflecting text, images and videos that were tagged, re-tweeted, and shared virally throughout the world, the purpose of the exhibition sought to ask the question, whether so-called “revolutions” in the recent past reflect real world events or merely construct an online reality, and how digital dialogue influence global societies' relationship with Africa. To view photos and read up on the event visit MoCADA on Facebook or  MoCADA.org LOCATION:80 Hanson Place -- MoCADA, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2013/01/11/mocada-newsfeed-closing-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130104 DTEND:20130111 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20130104T132157 LAST-MODIFIED:20130123T223236 UID:8227@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:"My Brooklyn" film screening DESCRIPTION:                                         IFP and FIlmwax are presenting a one-week theatrical run of My Brooklyn at reRun Theater in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Two screenings every night for one week! Tickets at www.mybrooklyn.eventbrite.com Reserve early before they sell out — the venue is a lot of fun with a bar, food and room to connect with others at the show. Check out special guests and events: Friday, Jan. 4 7:30pm and 10:15pm Special opening night discussion at both screenings: “Gentrification: What it is, and What it Isn’t” — M.I.T. Historian Craig Wilder, featured in My Brooklyn, will discuss how the redevelopment of Downtown Brooklyn fits into a larger and often invisible history of corporations, in concert with government policy, planning out the long-term future of neighborhoods. Director Kelly Anderson present. Saturday, Jan. 5 4:45pm and 7:45pm Special discussion at both screenings: “Soul of Brooklyn” — MoCADA and Soul of Brooklyn founder Laurie Cumbo and Brooklyn small business owners will facilitate a discussion of why small businesses are socially, culturally, and economically important to the community. Director Kelly Anderson present. Sunday, Jan. 6 One screening only, 1pm. Director Kelly Anderson present. Special screening before 1pm screening: short documentary “What is the Communty Board?” by Tamara Gubernat, Tomasz Gubernat, Nkenge Scott & Cassie Wagler. Monday, Jan. 7 7:30pm and 10:15pm Special discussion at 7:30PM screening: “I Saw Magic” — Photographer Jamel Shabazz, who appears in My Brooklyn, will show a specially curated selection of photographs of Downtown Brooklyn from 1980–2000,” with discussion afterward of the cultural and social significance of Fulton Mall. Director Kelly Anderson present. Tuesday, Jan. 8 7:30pm and 10:15pm Special panel at 7:30pm screening: “Connecting the Dots Between City Policy and Neighborhood Change,” with guests Michelle de la Uz from Fifth Avenue Committee and Deb Howard from Pratt Area Community Council. Director Kelly Anderson present. Special screening before 10:15 screening: short documentary “A Voice for Vacancy” by Ahmed Tigani, Alex Mallis, Rachel Mullon and Ryan Daniels. Wednesday, Jan. 9 7:30pm and 10:15pm Special discussion at 7:30pm screening: “The Politics of Urban Design at Fulton Mall, past and present,” with Meredith TenHoor and Damon Rich, authors of Street Value: Shopping, Planning and Politics at Fulton Mall. Producer Allison Lirish Dean present. Thursday, Jan. 10 7:30pm and 10:15pm Special panel at 7:30pm screening: “CityPoint: The Continuing Fight for Equity and Accountability,” with guests from FUREE and Good Jobs New York. Producer Allison Lirish Dean present. Special screening before 10:15 show: short documentary “Willets Point: The Iron Triangle” by Nicholas Weissman and Corey Wascinski. Tickets for all screenings at http://mybrooklyn.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2013/01/04/my-brooklyn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201T100000 DTEND:20131201T190000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20121130T195313 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T231611 UID:8238@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Holiday Block Party DESCRIPTION: Saturday, December  1st | 10AM – 7PM Join us on December 1st for a "Artsplosion", Decembers Soul of Brooklyn  Holiday Block Party in partnership with Arts East New York. The day will be filled with fun activities presented by Arts East NY in partnership with Soul of Brooklyn at the New Lots Triangle. Visit Soul of Brooklyn’s Table to take advantage of the following activities: 10AM – 12PM Learn about Kwanzaa and design your own Kwanzaa beads with Alex Mena 12PM – 2PM Fulton Art Fair’s Sadikisha will be onsite-drawing complimentary portraits 2PM – 5PM Face Painting, Balloons & More with Ding-A-Ling the Clown 6PM – 7PM Face Painting with Alex Mena PERFORMANCES Hosted by Amelia Moore 12:00 PM CASYM Steel Band Orchestra 1:00 PM Kwanzaa Stories with Ha Ha! B. Klown the African Clown Around 1:30 PM Performance by Blak Orfan 2:00 PM Holiday Jazz with Brooklyn Jazz Consortium 3:00 PM Krik:Krak! Traditional Haitian folktales and songs with Jennifer Celestin presented by Haiti Cultural Exchange 3:30 PM Eric “Crow” Draven Presents “The ENY Cipher” 4:00 PM Move Your Mas SocaMotion Workout with Onya Hosted by Queen Tut 4:45 PM Gershwin Middle School Marching Band/Dancers 5:00 PM Arts East NY Young Artists Institute Part I 5:15 PM Pure Elements 5:30 PM Arts East NY Young Artists Institute II 5:45 PM Dance Atlantic 6:00 PM Sheps Hotep 6:20 PM Full Effects Gospel Ministry 6:40 PM Tree Lighting - Join us for the neighborhoods 3rd annual tree lighting ceremony. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS: Take the Brooklyn bound 3 train to the last stop - New Lots Avenue (Ashford Street and Livonia and New Lots avenues). LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/11/30/holiday-block-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121110 DTEND:20121111 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20121110T125435 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T223125 UID:8213@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Food, Fashion and Art Party DESCRIPTION: Food, Fashion and Art Party on Flatbush Ave Dean Street to Prospect Place Saturday, November 10th | 12PM – 6PM Join us for our party with a purpose. The goal of the Art Party is to support and celebrate local Brooklyn MOM and POP businesses through partnerships with local cultural institutions. We have a SWEET offer for you today: spend $10 or more in any store on Flatbush Avenue, present your receipt to our Soul of Brooklyn representative at Cake Ambiance (452 Dean Street) and receive a FREE mini cupcake (offer good while supplies last)! In addition to our scheduled programing taking place inside participating businesses on Flatbush Avenue, Soul of Brooklyn with the support of 500 Men Making a Difference and ViceLounge are hosting a New York Cares Coat Drive at Atrium Brooklyn (233 Flatbush Avenue). Drop off your gently used, freshly laundered coat(s), receive a tax-deductible donation receipt and an Atrium 10% off discount coupon! 12PM – 6PM Atrium - 233 Flatbush Avenue Performance by The Ahficionados' DJ Frei, Presented by ViceLounge Soul of Brooklyn & NY Cares Coat Drive with 500 Men Making a Difference and ViceLounge; drop off your gently used, freshly laundered coat(s), receive a tax-deductible donation receipt and an Atrium 10% off discount 12PM – 6PM Dean Street (between Flatbush and 5th Avenues) Coconut Rob will be serving up his delicious coconut smoothies and juices 12PM – 3PM Healthy Nibbles / Artisan Art – 305 Flatbush Avenue FREE Portraits Presented by Fulton Art Fair Sadikisha will be onsite-drawing portraits 12PM - 3PM Cake Ambiance - 452 Dean Street Performance by Vibraphone Player Ricky Gordon Hurricane Sandy Donation Drive* 1PM – 6PM Flatbush Avenue (Dean Street to Prospect Place) Capturing your Brooklyn Style Look out for our official Soul of Brooklyn photographer Malik Cumbo 1PM – 3PM Versailles - 194 Flatbush Avenue Soul of Brooklyn Glam Transformation A few lucky attendees will receive a free makeover by a stylist, hair and make-up artists with a mini fashion photo shoot 1PM – 4PM Sugarcane Restaurant – 238 Flatbush Avenue Complimentary Tasting & Happy Hour Drink Specials Performance by CASYM Steel Band SocaMotion Move Your Mas Workout demonstration Hurricane Sandy Drive: New children and adult hats, gloves, scarves and rubber boots. Presented by West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) 2PM – 4PM Je T’aime Shoes – 198 Flatbush Avenue Wine & Cheese Reception with performance by Charisa Violin the Diva 3PM - 5PM NY Chess and Game Shop – 192 Flatbush Avenue Chess instructional clinic & challenge a chess master free play 3PM - 6PM Cake Ambiance - 452 Dean Street Performance by Violinist Mune Presented by Brooklyn Jazz Consortium Hurricane Sandy Donation Drive* 4PM – 6PM Kombit Bar & Restaurant – 279 Flatbush Avenue Complimentary Tasting and $5 Happy Hour Drink Specials Musical Performance by Meridian Presented by Haiti Cultural Exchange 5PM – 6PM Atrium - 233 Flatbush Avenue Open Mic Performances with SoSoon, Tuan X, Mii-6, Eric Crow and Mellie B Presented by ViceLounge *The following specific items are needed for distribution to Coney Island and Red Hook residents in need: canned goods (soups, vegetables, and milk) dry goods and ready to eat food (cereal, power bars, granola, crackers, etc). Flashlights with batteries, cleaning supplies (face masks rated at least N95, work gloves, heavy duty trash bags, disinfectant wipes and bleach), disposable serving dishes and utensils and the following specific new unused winter wear: hats, gloves, and socks. Lastly, we are collecting diapers, baby wipes and hand sanitizer. The November Soul of Brooklyn Food, Fashion and Art Party are made possible by and ARTPLACE and TRANSCANADA. Please visit SoulofBrooklyn.com for event updates and MoCADA.org to learn about upcoming programming. Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @SoulofBrooklyn LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/11/10/food-fashion-and-art-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120603T130000 DTEND:20120603T180000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20120517T135853 LAST-MODIFIED:20120619T184653 UID:7670@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:PRE-KICKOFF: The FLOCK ReCAP DESCRIPTION: The Flock presented by FOKUS Sunday, June 3, 2012 Time: 1pm to 6pm This outdoor event presented by FOKUS was a packed, fun, eclectic experience that brought together the musical and visual arts. If you were unable to attend, no worries - we're spreading love the Brooklyn way by giving you a chance to recap. Location : Putnam Triangle Plaza @ Fulton and Grand, in Clinton Hill, BK Transportation: C, S, or G to Clinton Washington FOKUS LOCATION:Clinton Hill, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/05/17/fokusfloc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120616T160000 DTEND:20120616T190000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20120517T135630 LAST-MODIFIED:20120619T185225 UID:7674@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Exhibit Openings: H(A)UNTED + In A Time of Change ReCAP DESCRIPTION: Exhibitions: H(A)UNTED, and In A Time of Change. Check this recap of photos and video on the opening for these two wonderful exhibitions curated by Chantrelle Lewis. Saturday, June 16th, 2012 In A Time of Change - Solo Exhibit: Delphine Fawundu-Buford from CCCADI on Vimeo. LOCATION:80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/05/17/hauntedtimeofchange/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20120516T230714 LAST-MODIFIED:20120621T192612 UID:7727@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:West Indian Steelpan ReCAP DESCRIPTION: West Indian Steelpan Concert presented by West Indian American Day Carnival Association Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Stay tuned to see the recap video and images, coming soon! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/05/16/west-indian-steelpan-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120621T180000 DTEND:20120621T200000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20120514T230537 LAST-MODIFIED:20120622T181125 UID:7738@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:HCX: Mizik Ayiti! ReCAP DESCRIPTION: HCX | Mizik Ayiti! presented by Haiti Cultural Exchange Thursday, June 21, 2012 6pm - 8pm A reCAP of The Zing Experience concert @ Putnam Triangle is coming at you so stay tuned! LOCATION:Fulton @ Grand, Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2012/05/14/haiti-cultural-xchange-mizik-ayiti/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111210T200000 DTEND:20111210T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111207T181335 LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T143712 UID:7305@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:H.A.L.T. DESCRIPTION:Movement in C presents... CV Projects H.A.L.T. Hungry . Angry . Lonely . Tired Written and choreographed by Cathy Verdicia RichardsPerformed by Salma Allam, Meghan Kleinschmidt, Cathy Verdicia Richards,Mike Sharits.(Tickets: $10) Performance: Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 8 p.m. LOCATION:558 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/12/07/h-a-l-t/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111129T190000 DTEND:20111129T203000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111122T195551 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T164848 UID:7273@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:HOLLERING SPACE DESCRIPTION:Hollering Space: Ring Shout and Leadbelly Tribute Tuesday November 29, 2011 @ Dweyer Cultural Center 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $10 | FREE for Kids The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute presents Hollering Space: Ring Shout and Leadbelly Tribute featuring two special performances: RUN MARY RUN | Rashida Bumbray and the Dance Diaspora Collective With Special Guest Adenike Sharpley, music by Matthew Hill and Christian Almiron, and Leadbelly’s Last Dream | Featuring Terence Etc. and The Et Cetera. Click here for more information. Description The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute presents Hollering Space: Ring Shout and Leadbelly Tribute Featuring two special performances: RUN MARY RUN Rashida Bumbray and the Dance Diaspora Collective With Special Guest Adenike Sharpley music by Matthew Hill and Christian Almiron AND Leadbelly’s Last Dream Featuring Terence Etc. and The Et Cetera @Dwyer Cultural Center 258 St. Nicholas Ave. (on the corner of W. 123rd St.) Admission: $10 adults| Free for kids More info here: RUN MARY RUN Rashida Bumbray and the Dance Diaspora Collective With Special Guest Adenike Sharpley music by Matthew Hill and Christian Almiron For the premiere of her new dance work, RUN MARY RUN curator and choreographer considers the complex intersections between inspiration, re-interpretation, and creative process, using the harmonic ideas and tonal vocabulary of the McIntosh County Shouters—master ring shout artists—as a point of departure. Developed in collaboration with and performed by the Dance Diaspora Collective with special guest master dancer, Adenike Sharpley, and the Dance Diaspora Collective take us on a ride through the cosmologies of the Low Country, Geechie Sea Islands, Tennessee Blues, P Funk, and Hip Hop relating the shout to the history of Black music as well as to her personal development as a choreographer. Leadbelly’s Last Dream Terence Etc. and the Et Cetera Leadbelly’s Last Dream is a musical experience during which Terence Etc. and The Et Cetera relive the last dream of legendary southern folk musician Leadbelly. Through Blues inspired re-imaginings of Terence's compositions. For more info: Call 212.307.7420 ext. 3008 or email slewis@cccadi.org   LOCATION:258 St. Nicholas Ave. (on the corner of W. 123rd St.) URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/11/22/7273/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111015 DTEND:20111016 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111015T135604 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T231324 UID:7206@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Festival of the New Black Imagination DESCRIPTION:The Festival of the New Black Imagination is a new platform designed to celebrate the exciting ideas springing forth from 21st century urban cultural producers. And it’s no accident that it’s happening in Brooklyn, arguably the epicenter of a global movement—one that impacts other cities across the country as well as Europe and Africa–that drives everything that’s exciting in black culture—convention-defying art that includes music, theater, literature, film, as well as game-changing social innovation. The Festival will explore these new possibilities–what they mean, and where things are headed–through lectures, discussion and performances. Click here for more information. 2011 Festival Agenda: Talks & Panels* 10am – 10:15am Welcome Remarks Rob Fields, Chief Curator 10:15am – 10:45am Imagining The Future What kind of world can we expect in 10, 20 or 30 years from now?  What kind of opportunities and challenges will present themselves? More importantly, Dr. Irvin will tell us how to prepare. Dr. Nat Irvin, II, futurist and professor of management at the College of Business at the University of Louisville. 10:45am – 1130am The Future of Progressive Culture In A Capitalist Economy The question before us is simple: How do we move progressive culture forward inside a frame that values mass-market, lowest common denominator appeal?  Can capitalism be made to service culturally progressive goals?  This panel explores the issue. Marcus Dowling, freelance music journalist (moderator) Sierra McClain, writer & publicist Dominique Morisseau, playwright Vernon Reid, guitarist & founder, Living Colour Elon James White, comedian and creator, ThisWeekInBlackness.com 11:30-11:40am ringShout/The New Black Fest Reading The literary group and the group focused on developing theatrical voices from the African diaspora combine forces to bring a selection of black literary fiction to life. A limited number of copies of each book will be available for purchase in the lobby area courtesy of Daddy’s Basement Bookstore in Crown Heights. Axel Avin, Jr. reads an excerpt from “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Jabari Asim (A Taste of Honey, Broadway Books, 2010) 11:40-11:55am Shaolin Jazz and the 21st Century Remix The creative minds behind Shaolin Jazz: The 37th Chamber talk about the inspiration that led to the project; what classic jazz artists like Pharoah Sanders and Ahmad Jamal have in common with the RZA, Meth and Ghostface; and why mashup/remix projects won’t run out of steam any time soon. DJ 2-Tone Jones Gerald Watson 11:55-12:10pm Reimagining Poetry’s Form Award-winning poet and Cave Canem fellow Tyehimba Jess is becoming known for pushing the limits of poetry’s form. In this short talk, he shares the spark of inspiration that set him on this path, as well as what he’s learned along the way. Tyehimba Jess, poet 12:10pm-1:10pm LUNCH BREAK (on your own) 1:15-2:00pm Wangechi Mutu and Sanford Biggers in conversation with Greg Tate These two celebrated young artists chop it up with the cultural critic and bandleader. 2:00-2:15pm Going Hyperlocal: What We’ve Known All Along Architect and designer Howard Duffy highlights the benefits of returning to a hyperlocal community approach and how it can affect job creation, health, education, nutrition, trade and entrepreneurship. Howard Duffy, Founding Principal, HTDSTUDIO DESIGNOFFICE 2:15-225pm ringShout/The New Black Fest Reading Danielle Brooks reads an excerpt from “The Bridge Stories: A Short Collection” by Tiphanie Yanique (How To Escape From A Leper Colony, Graywolf Press, 2011) 225-240pm Screening: White by A. Sayeeda Clarke Developed as part of ITVS’s Futurestates series, which asks filmmakers to “imagine America in the not-too-distant future, when what we do, where we live, and who we are will all be dictated by the decisions we make today,” White is Clarke’s dystopian tale of a man forced into selling the world’s new currency in order to save his family. 240-3:00pm A. Sayeeda Clarke interviewed by Tambay Obenson Immediately following the screening Obenson, the founding editor of influential film blog Shadow and Act, will conduct a short Q&A with the filmmaker. 3:00-315pm BREAK 315-4:00pm Art & Technology This session explores the impact new technologies are having on artistic creation, especially in the areas of digital art. Crystal Z. Campbell, multimedia artist Sian Morson, CEO, Kollective Mobile Other panelists TBA 4:00-4:10pm ringShout/The New Black Fest Reading Lynnette Freeman reads an excerpt from “The Land of Beulah” by Danzy Senna (You Are Free, Riverhead Books, 2011) 4:10-4:25pm The Entrepreneur’s Mindset It’s said that the future belongs to those who can create for themselves.  Ali Muhammad is an example of this in action. In this talk, he will share the mental aspects of the entrepreneur’s game that have enable him to thrive on his own in the five years since he left an advertising sales position at VIBE Magazine. Ali Muhammad, President, 21st Century Hustle, Inc. 4:25-525pm Closing Keynote Conversation: How To Be Black Toure,  author of the recently published Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness in conversation about the state–and future–of the post-black world with Baratunde Thurston,  politically-active, technology-loving comedian from the future and author of the forthcoming How To Be Black. Amanda Seales (formerly Amanda Diva), poet, MC, actress Baratunde Thurston, co-founder of Jack and Jill Politics Toure, author, journalist, cultural critic   *Speakers subject to change without notice. LOCATION:1 University Plaza/Zeckendork Health, Brooklyn, NY, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/15/festival-of-the-new-black-imagination/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111017T183000 DTEND:20111017T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111014T100023 LAST-MODIFIED:20111122T193900 UID:6742@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Jazz Treasures: Legend, Legacy & Heritage DESCRIPTION: The annual "Jazz Treasures" tribute announced a very excited line up for this year's event! Honorary co-chairmen Marty Markowitz (Brooklyn Borough President) and Danny Simmons (Chairman Emeritus, New York State Council on the Arts) honoring: RANDY WESTON CHARANEE WADE DR. ROBERT O’MEALLY For more information, head to the Facebook page or call "Jazz in the Valley" production at 845.384.635. See you there!   @ The Rotunda (Brooklyn Borough Hall), 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Train: 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall, N,R to Court Street, N,R,A,C,F to Jay Street-MetroTech. LOCATION:209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11201 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/14/jazz-treasures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111029T110000 DTEND:20111029T160000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111013T201721 LAST-MODIFIED:20111122T201359 UID:7192@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Fall 2011 Harvest Festival DESCRIPTION:Weeksville Heritage Center presents Fall 2011 Harvest Festival OCTOBER 29TH / FROM 11AM-4PM (Free Admission) ~ Children’s Cooking Classes ~ Canning & Seed Saving Workshops ~ Iron Chef Competition ~ Food Vendors & Farmers Market ~ Youth Art Exhibition ~ Tours of the historic Weeksville houses ~ DJ THE MISSION of Weeksville Heritage Center is to document, preserve and interpret the history of free African American communities in Weeksville, Brooklyn and beyond and to create and inspire innovative, contemporary uses of African American history through education, the arts, and civic engagement. WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER 1698 Bergen, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Directions are available on website: www.weeksvillesociety.org LOCATION:1698 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY, 11213 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/13/fall-2011-harvest-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111117T190000 DTEND:20111117T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111013T191403 LAST-MODIFIED:20111122T201354 UID:7227@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Stars of New York Dance 2011 DESCRIPTION:November 17, 2011 Benefit Show Kumble Theater of the Performing Arts Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus The Stars of New York Dance is a thrilling dance competition that helps to raise dance scholarship funds for children from low-income communities in New York City. Similar to Dancing with the Stars, The Stars of New York Dance pairs five NYC community leaders (Dancing Stars) with five principal dancers from local dance organizations (Dancing Partners) to compete for a $5,000 Dance Access Award for their dance partners' organization. This year is a BROOKLYN edition with the all-stars of Brooklyn, including MoCADA's Executive Director Laurie Cumbo and Jamel Gaines of Creative Outlet. Susan L. Taylor will be honored. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.   LOCATION:1 University Plaza, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/13/stars-of-new-york-dance-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111008 DTEND:20111016 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111013T191033 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T231436 UID:7167@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Bed Stuy Alive! DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL BED STUY ALIVE: October 8 – October 15 The 7th Annual Bed Stuy Alive! will take place from October 8th through October 15th, celebrating the rich history and diversity of the Bedford Stuyvesant community.  This year’s theme is Live Healthy, Live Well, Live Green and will include green demonstrations and free health screenings. Click here for photos from last year's Bed Stuy Alive! Bed Stuy Alive is sponsored by the Bed Stuy Alive Collective: BESAA, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA,  Bridge Street Development Corporation, The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc., Central Brooklyn Community Services, Community Board 3, Project 17 Realty & Associates Ltd. Saturday, October 8th Kicking off the week, Assemblywoman Annette Robinson will emcee the 3rd Annual Tohma Y. Faulkner Community Awards on Saturday, October 8th at 10am. The ten local heroes being honored include Art Trailblazer Emmett Wigglesworth; Community Champion Dourdy Jourdain, Executive Director,  Bedford YMCA; Cultural Trailblazer Pamela Green, Executive Director, Weeksville Heritage Center; Economic Development-Trailblazers Eric Bullen, Owner, Al’s Men’s Shop; Esther Williams, Owner, Casablanca Lounge; new entrepreneur Winfield Harrell, III, Owner, Crave; Outstanding Educators Fela Barelift, Director, Little Sun People; Christopher Smith, Assistant Principal, Boys and Girls High School; and Youth Achievement  Trailblazer Shyandre Terrell-Foskey, Boys and Girls High School. “Bed-Stuy Alive! Builds on the work of so many residents, from all works of life, who dedicated themselves to the ongoing revitalization of our community. With the Tohma Y. Faulkner Awards, we honor their spirit. We hope folks from all over will come out and take part in the exciting October 8th kick-off, and come back again and again for the happenings during the week” says Brenda Fryson, Co-chair, Bed Stuy Alive Collective." Following the ceremony at noon, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and Lyricist Lounge will present the 5th Annual Restoration Rocks music festival.  This free concert is open to the public and will include performances by the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Mos Def, Idle Warship, Pharoahe Monch and local winners of an unprecedented online audition. A street fair will take place from 10am through 5pm and include Bed Stuy Green Demonstrations, Healthy Bed Stuy Health Screenings and Information, Artists’ Row, Bed Stuy Food Court, Lively Kids’ Corner and the Bed Stuy Marketplace with hand-crafted wares from local artisans. Sunday, October 9th, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation presents the 30th Annual 10K Community Run and Fun Walk. One of NYC’s premiere 10Ks, the race welcomes people of all ages and fitness levels.  Registration begins at 8am with the race starting promptly at 10am.  Kiddie Run, Awards Ceremony and post-race refreshments to follow. Click here for more information! October 8th - 15th Sponsored by Bridge Street Development Corporation & Bedford Stuyvesant Gateway Business Improvement District, Savor Bed Stuy provides discounts on meals at participating local restaurants. Look for the Bed Stuy Alive logo in participating windows. Saturday, October 15th The Bedford- Stuyvesant Artists’ Association presents the 8th Annual Studio Strut from 12pm through 7pm. This free, self-guided tour showcases the community’s many galleries. Begin by picking up your map at Zion Gallery, 152 MacDonough Street. Sponsored by The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, the 33rd Annual House Tour of Bedford Stuyvesant will take place from 9am through 5pm. Tickets for the tour can be purchased at Old Boys High School between Marcy and Putnam Avenues. Visit www.brownstonersofbedstuy.org for more information. LOCATION:Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/13/bed-stuy-alive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111012 DTEND:20111024 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20111012T135324 LAST-MODIFIED:20110511T231232 UID:5316@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Journey Home DESCRIPTION: MoCADA & MVMT cordially invite you to join us from, October 12th through October 23rd, 2011, for a cultural journey to Ghana, West Africa! Featuring special musical performances, intimate film screenings, artistic exhibitions, and exciting cultural events, The Journey Home, will be a unique opportunity to experience the art, culture, and beauty of Ghana, West Africa. Highlights of The Journey Home include: * Tour art galleries in Accra and meet local artists * Party on the beach at Takoradi * Walk through the forest treetops on the Canopy Walkway in Kakum National Park * Watch films of the African Diaspora in its cultural birth place * Experience a special memorial ceremony at the Cape Coast slave dungeon * Jam at a festive concert at The National Theater featuring Blitz the Ambassador, and special guests (to be announced) * and more... MoCADA, MVMT, and the partnering organizations, have developed a close-knit community of individuals interested in the African Diaspora and its art. As part of our community, we sincerely hope that you will join us on this once in a lifetime experience of fun, relaxation, and reflection. The cost of the trip is $2900 (to be paid in installments), and includes airfare, hotels, entertainment, and some meals. Limited reservations are available. Click HERE to register for further information and updates about the trip. LOCATION:Accra, Ghana URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/10/12/black-brooklyn-renaissance-the-new-generation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110930T195554 LAST-MODIFIED:20110930T213525 UID:7161@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Restoration Rocks Music Festival DESCRIPTION:  Entering its fifth year, Restoration Rocks is a FREE day-long music concert of some of the most dynamic emerging and established artists performing on the Brooklyn stage. This year’s Lyricist Lounge production of the Restoration Rocks Music Festival will present live performances by Idle Warship, Pharoahe Monch along with Mos Def and the Brooklyn Philharmonic and more to the stage. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/09/30/restoration-rocks-music-festival-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110917T150000 DTEND:20110917T170000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110830T171315 LAST-MODIFIED:20110830T215509 UID:6861@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:"My Soul to Take": A Literary Salon With Tananarive Due DESCRIPTION:A Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Event The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY Presents “My Soul to Take” A Literary Salon: Book Reading, Discussion, Refreshments and Spirits with Tananarive Due Saturday, September 17, 2011 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art) 80 Hanson Place MAP Brooklyn, New York 11217 Train: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q or R to Atlantic Ave., C to Lafayette Ave., G to Fulton St. Tananarive Due is the American Book Award-winning novelist of nine books, ranging from supernatural thrillers to a mystery to a civil rights memoir. She is the author of “The Living Blood”, “Joplin’s Ghost”, “My Soul to Keep.” Her new novel, “My Soul to Take”, continues the conflict between mortals and immortals in a thoughtful near-future supernatural suspense tale, the fourth in the African Immortals series (after 2008's “Blood Colony”). Donation: $10 per person –general donation $25 per person – includes book purchase Learn more about the Brooklyn Book Festival – Sunday, September 18, 2011 http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/BBF/Home   LOCATION:80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/08/30/tananarive-due/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110914T190000 DTEND:20110914T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110824T170022 LAST-MODIFIED:20111122T201322 UID:6806@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Being Bushified! series continues DESCRIPTION: Being Bushified! is Urban Bush Women’s monthly culture and community series that brings fellow Brooklyn citizens and all New Yorkers into its community through dance workshops, conversations, films and special events that show what a great impact dance has on health and wellness, education, innovative thinking and on forming communities and individuals.   Upcoming: September 14: LOVE|FORTÉ's THE CYPHER An Improv Jam expanding the mover's palette with playtime 7pm / $15; $12 for students w/ valid ID; $10 with advance RSVP! In the modern contemporary context The Cypher is an improv circle-challenging, sometimes affirming, but always inspiring. LOVE|FORTÉ (acclaimed dancer Nia Love and UBW's Marjani Forté) is offering students and artists a space to get in and JAM with their friends, colleagues, and some of their favorite (if not admired) artists. Like a party has guest DJ's, The Cypher will welcome Guest JAM Artists as we celebrate, challenge, and discover each other through movement.   Information: Call 718.398.4537 or visit www.UrbanBushWomen.org LOCATION:138 S. Oxford Street, 2nd Floor (between Hanson Place and Atlantic Avenue), Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/08/24/being-bushified-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110925T140000 DTEND:20110925T153000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110817T154231 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T231625 UID:6790@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Visible Creative Residency: Public Conversation between the creators DESCRIPTION:Public conversation between visible creators: Jawole Willa Jo Zollar & Nora Chipaumire September 25 Premiere at Harlem Stage October 12-15 Jawole and co-choreographer Nora Chipaumire return to the studio with an international cast of dancers from the U.S., Holland, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe to continue the development of visible, a new work that explores themes of migration, immigration and the concept of the American dream. The creative residency continues at Barnard College in preparation of the premiere at Harlem Stage October 12-15. To learn more about the creative process visit www.urbanbushwomen.org/developing_works.php. LOCATION:3009 Broadway @ W. 117th St., Brooklyn, New York, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/08/17/visible-creative-residency/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110805T190000 DTEND:20110826T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110802T121919 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T231610 UID:6856@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The 12th Annual KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy! DESCRIPTION: MoCADA and African Film Fest Proudly Host The 12th Annual KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy In collaboration with Creative Outlet, Sweetbeatz, Violin Diva and Aamir Smith’s tribute to Michael Jackson Sponsored by: Travelers Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, Assemblywoman Annette Robinson, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Councilman Albert Vann and District Leader Robert E. Cornegy Jr. KIDflix Date: Every Friday Night in the month of August (5, 12, 19, 26) Rain Date: Final two Saturday’s in the month of August (20 & 27) Time: 7:00 pm Location: Fulton Park (corner of Utica Avenue and Fulton Street) A or C Train to Utica Avenue Cost: Free to the Public LOCATION:Fulton Park, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/08/02/creative-outlet-dance-theatre-of-brooklyn-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624T180000 DTEND:20110624T193000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110624T183520 LAST-MODIFIED:20110624T185119 UID:6899@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Afro-Haitian Dance w/ Adia FRIDAYS DESCRIPTION:TODAY!!! Afro-Haitian Dance w/ Adia @ Mark Morris Dance Group 3 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn Fridays 6p-7:30p Live Drumming by Sekou Alaje $14 per class, $13 if you purchase a class card. Take most major train lines to Atlantic/Pacific Station. Mark Morris is one block over and across the street from Brooklyn Academy of Music. Links to Adia's work: Ase Dance Theatre Collective Haitian Rara, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-3_XL60Eg "Ezili", Adia's Music Video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDwN2DNschc "Ampey!", Behind the Scenes, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNV90rr2IxI Drains, Doors and Lotus Flowers, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIiahWg-4d0 LOCATION:3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/24/afro-haitian-dance-w-adia-fridays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110614 DTEND:20110627 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110614T135331 LAST-MODIFIED:20110614T181313 UID:6322@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents... DESCRIPTION:The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile Written & Directed by Jackie Alexander A once-powerful religious leader, haunted by feelings of betrayal, clings to his dignity with the support of his most beloved congregation: his family. Opening Night: Friday, May 13 at 8:00pm May 13 – June 26, 2011 Performances Thursday-Saturday at 8:00pm; Saturday at 3:00pm, Sunday at 4:00pm Tickets $15-$25 Children & Seniors: $12 matinees and $15 evenings On sale now at (718) 636-0918 or visit www.thebillieholiday.org The Billie Holiday Theatre Restoration Plaza | 1368 Fulton Street | Brooklyn, NY The play features an ensemble cast of Ralph McCain, Marcelle Gover, Brandon Jones, Eboni Witcher, and Rege C. Lewis. In addition to playwright/director Jackie Alexander, the creative team includes AUDELCO Award winners Felix E. Cochren (scene design), Helen Simmons-Collen (costume design) and Avan (light design/stage management). The drama is third in the Billie Holiday Theatre’s season of new plays by Jackie Alexander, all which take place in modern-day Louisiana and explore universal African-American themes. Alexander’s first two plays received critical acclaim for their thoughtful handling of issues including religion, family, gentrification, and the dichotomy of the individual versus the community. LOCATION:1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, $15-$25 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/14/the-billie-holiday-theatre-presents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618T120000 DTEND:20110625T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110612T221244 LAST-MODIFIED:20110624T185443 UID:6628@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Soul of Brooklyn Week 2011 DESCRIPTION:Laurie A. Cumbo, founder of Soul of Brooklyn, invites you to experience Soul of Brooklyn Week, a celebration of Black arts, culture, and businesses in the borough of Brooklyn. Join us for this annual event series and immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s African Diaspora. The Soul of Brooklyn is your quintessential resource for discovering the unique cultural and business renaissance currently taking place throughout Brooklyn’s African Diaspora. In a city increasingly besieged by corporate chains and rampant development, Soul of Brooklyn’s goal is to promote neighborhood businesses, cultural institutions, and special events that reflect the borough’s vibrant roots and contribute to the growth of stronger communities. SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011 The Cooperative Culture Collective Presents The 11th Annual Fort Greene, Brooklyn Juneteenth Arts Festival in partnership with Urban Bush Women Hosted by: Charles Reese (The James Baldwin Project) Special Welcome by: Walter Mosley, District Leader  Location: Cuyler Gore Park, Fort Greene, BK (on Fulton Street) Trains: C to Lafayette Ave, G to Fulton St. or trains at Atlantic Ave/Pacific St. Station Time: 12PM - 6PM; FREE This major festival includes fashion shows, performances, food and art vendors, as well as dance performances by Urban Bush Women to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Key Events: 12pm Opening Ceremony (Cuyler Gore Park) 1pm & 4pm Act Now Film Screenings (South Oxford Space) 2:30pm Urban Bush Woman Dance Workshop (South Oxford Space) 5pm Closing Ceremony & Dance Party (Cuyler Gore Park) Family Day Celebration Presented by Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy Location: Long Meadow Field in Park Slope, BK Trains: F to 7th Ave. Time: 12PM - 5PM; FREE Ifetayo Family Day Celebration will be filled with fun activities including African Dance workshops, an African drum circle, face painting, as well as arts and crafts. Soul of BK Summer Jam Presented by MoCADA Hosted by: Dist. Leader Walter Mosley Location: Blink, 856 Atlantic Ave. Fort Greene, BK Trains: C to Clinton-Washington, or trains at Atlantic Ave/Pacific St. Station Time: 10PM - 2AM; FREE This “All Brooklyn Dance Party” will feature classic tunes ranging from Biggie to Mos Def, played by Brooklyn’s own DJ Trauma. Desserts will be provided by some of Brooklyn’s finest bakeries. SUNDAY JUNE 19, 2011 The Flock Presented by F.O.K.U.S. Hosted by: Ede Fox Location: Five Myles Art Gallery, 558 Saint Johns Place, Crown Heights, BK Trains: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Franklin Ave. Time: 12PM - 5PM; Free The Flock is an outdoor gathering space where artisans, singers, DJs, dancers, and visual artists will unveil their latest work. Guests are invited to experience artwork, taste a variety of food, watch performances, shop, and vibe with one another. Juneteenth Celebration Presented by KowTeff School of African Dance Location: First A.M.E. Zion Church, 54 Decatur Street, Bed- Stuy, BK Trains: A,C to Kingston - Throop Ave. Time: 1PM - 5PM; Adults $10 Children $5 in advance This event will feature a special Juneteenth-themed performance by KowTeff African Dance Company as well as an African marketplace with a unique array of vendors. Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival Presented by Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center & Long Island University Location: Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza, Fort Greene, BK Trains: B, D, Q, R, N to DeKalb Ave Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM; Adults $15 Students & Seniors $12 Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) celebrates its 35th season of sensational performances with the Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival. This season pays tribute to THPAC’s 35 consecutive years of dance presentation by showcasing 35 dance artists over 5 consecutive nights (June 19th - 23rd). MONDAY JUNE 20, 2011 Les Nubians Live Pop-Up Show Presented by MoCADA & Embassy MVMT Location: TBA Time: 6PM - 8PM; Free Grammy Award nominated soul sisters, Les Nubians, will perform a surprise “pop-up” show at an undisclosed location in Brooklyn. The location will be announced the day before the show on www.SoulofBrooklyn.com. Location: Walt Whitman Housing Basketball Courts 287 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn NY Time : is from 5-7 PM Juneteenth Presentation and Reception Presented by Fort Greene Association & Long Island University Location: 1 University Plaza, Health Sciences Building, Room 107 Trains: B, D, Q, R, N to DeKalb Ave. Time: 6PM - 9:30PM; Free Join the Fort Greene Association (FGA) for a special celebration to commemorate African-American freedom and honor the FGA’s Black History Month Honorees who’ve made their mark in and around Fort Greene. Black History Month Honorees: 4W Circle Founders: Lois Bell, SheilaKennedy, Selma Jackson, and Acquenetta Russell Browne • Marian Anderson• Sadiq L. Bellamy • Brenda Brunson-Bey • Leroy Campbell• Laurie Cumbo  • Eva Daniels • Councilman James E Davis •Dr. Josephine English • James Forten • Jamel Gaines • ShermanJones • The Joseph Brothers: Cernol, Fequiere, and Scern  •Dahved Levy • Yvette Mayo • Danny Mixon • Moshood •Bilal & Ibon Muhammad • Mary Pinkett • Lisa Price •Herbert Scott-Gibson • Susan Smith McKinney, M.D, • Hiram S. Thomas• Florence Timothy • Rasheik Trammell • Ruth West •Richard Wright 6:00 - 6:15       Ronald Edmonds Learning Center – M.S. 113 Jazz Band 6:15 – 6:30      Welcome: Paul Palazzo Chair, Fort Greene Association  Fatima Kafele Director of Community Outreach and Arts Promotion Deputy Director of Public Relations, Long  Island University's Brooklyn Campus Zemen Kidane Curatorial Fellow, Soul of Brooklyn Representative Special performances by: Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn • David Pilgrim, TheSoulfolk Experience • Ronald Edmonds Learning Center - MS 113 Jazz Band TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2011 Music on Myrtle: Celebrate the Summer Solstice Presented by Make Music New York Hosted by: Shantrelle P. Lewis Location: Myrtle Avenue, Fort Greene, BK Trains: G to Clinton - Washington Ave. As part of the annual Make Music New York festivities, musicians will grace the streets, shops, and restaurants of Myrtle Avenue. Live music will be featured at Move with Grace, Five Spot, SoCo, Brooklyn Stone Boutique, Cake Joy, Kiini Ibura, and Sans Souci. Please visit soulofbrooklyn.com for exact performance times. WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2011 Rip the Runway: Brooklyn’s Fashion Outdoors Presented by MoCADA Hosted by: Renee Collymore Location: MoCADA, 80 Hanson Pl. Fort Greene, BK 11217 Trains: C to Lafayette Ave, G to Fulton Street or trains at Atlantic Ave/Pacific St. Station Time: 6PM - 8PM; FREE Get ready for models rocking designs from Brooklyn’s hottest young designers. Watch as they take on an outdoor catwalk in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. See the latest designs and enjoy free refreshments as DJ Trauma provides the soundtrack to an evening of fashion. THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2011 Brooklyn Shops Brooklyn Presented by The Shops of Lewis Avenue (SoLA) Hosted by: Dist. Leader Robert Cornegy, Jr. Location: Lewis Avenue, Bed-Stuy, BK (between Decatur Street & Halsey Street) TraIns: A or C Train to Utica Ave. Time: 7PM - 10PM; FREE Join SoLA for an evening of shopping, food, and live entertainment. Special offerings and discounts will be available at The Shops of Lewis Avenue, in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Participating businesses include: Little Red Boutique, House of Art, Peaches, and Therapy Wine Bar. FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2011 SoLA Summer Solstice Presented by The Shops of Lewis Avenue (SoLA) Location: Akwaaba Mansion, 347 MacDonough Street, Bed-Stuy, BK Trains: A, C to Utica Ave. Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM $30 Before June 19; $40 After Join SoLA for the 2nd Annual celebration of the Sun Season in the courtyard of the Akwaaba Mansion Bed and Breakfast. Gather with neighbors as you enjoy five courses of locally prepared food paired with summer wines. Advance ticket sales only. For more information, visit www.shopsoflewisave.com. Brooklyn Shorts Presented by ActNow Foundation & Media MVMT Hosted by: Latrice Monique Walker, Esq. Location: Common Grounds, 376 Tompkins Avenue, Bed-Stuy, BK Trains: A, C to Nostrand Ave. Time: 8PM - 10:30PM ActNow and Media MVMT have curated an outdoor screening of short films by Brooklyn’s most cutting edge filmmakers. Enjoy refreshments and films under the stars. SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2011 Fort Greene Festival featuring Mos Def Location: Fort Greene Park Trains: B, D, N, Q, R to DeKalb Ave. Time: 12PM - 10PM; FREE Taking place in historic Fort Greene Park, this year’s Fort Greene Festival headlines Mos Def, alongside a line up of live musical performances, and a taste of Brooklyn’s diverse culture and cuisine. Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and enjoy a full day of food, shopping, and live music in Fort Greene Park. HCX Summer: Film Screening: When the Drum is Beating DATE / TIME: Saturday, June 25th/ 7-10pm LOCATION: FiveMyles Gallery, 558 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238: Google Map take the 2, 3, 4,or 5 to Franklin Avenue. ADMISSION: Free Please join us for a screening of When the Drum is Beating (2011), a film by Whitney Dow. The film follows one of Haiti’s most celebrated bands, Septentrional, weaving together the lives of the band members and Haitian history up to the earthquake of January 2010. A more comprehensive picture of today’s Haiti is painted by deconstructing the context of the Haitian music scene against the backdrop of corrupt regimes and subsequent economic strife. Yet, in the end the film is a brilliant celebration of Haitian perseverance and music. As part of this special warm up for our fall Haitian film festival that is quickly approaching, we’ll be cooling down with rum punch, cola lakaye (Haitian cola), and paté. So come out, kick back and enjoy the first film screening of the Haiti Cultural Exchange Film Festival. Seating is limited; please RSVP to regine@haiticulturalx.org. This film screening is made possible, in part, by the Soul of Brooklyn Regrant program, which is supported by funding from a Rockefeller Foundation New York City Cultural Innovation Fund award and administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA). LOCATION:Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/12/soul-of-brooklyn-week-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623T140000 DTEND:20110623T140000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110612T060124 LAST-MODIFIED:20110624T192737 UID:6843@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:6th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Film Screenings DESCRIPTION: It's lights! camera! action! at the 6th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebrations "Film Screenings" 2011 Presented by La "V" en Rose Productions. Come see screenings of short versions of Independent Films by Caribbean-American Directors and Producers. We provide the Red Carpet, Popcorn and Movies you provide the eyes and the ears of support for our talented individuals looking to promote their great work, stories and visuals. Get your free movie tickets by clicking on the link to register or just show up with your friends, family, neighbors, co- workers and enjoy the show!! We will see you at the Movies!! Where: Historic Brooklyn Borough Hall, Courtroom 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 When: Thursday June 23, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM LOCATION:209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, 11201 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/12/6th-annual-caribbean-american-heritage-month-celebration-film-screenings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110625T110000 DTEND:20110625T150000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110612T052026 LAST-MODIFIED:20110626T131510 UID:6848@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Destination: Nostrand Park DESCRIPTION:Nostrand Park is excited to announce the launch of its new pilot program, Destination Nostrand, intended to beautify, promote, enliven, and enhance Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn: http://nostrandpark.com/destination-nostrand/ In collaboration with Brooklyn-based architecture firm, VAMOS Architects, and Brooklyn-based event marketing company Masai Marketing, we have designed a series of temporary Caribbean-inspired pop-up installations that will showcase vacant commercial spaces along Nostrand - the concept is called "Destination Nostrand". Funding is provided by a Community Development Block Grant from NYC Dept. of Small Business Services. Design support was provided by desigNYC. Want to participate? There are lots of ways to get involved - have your commercial space featured on DN; promote your business idea in one of the vacant spaces; post your artwork in one of our pop-up gallery spaces; or if you just want to participate in the fun and logistics, just let us know. LAUNCHING: JUNE 25th 11:00am 685 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn For more information, please email: info@nostrandpark.org or visit: http://nostrandpark.com/destination-nostrand/ LOCATION:685 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/12/destination-nostrand-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618 DTEND:20110619 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110611T215342 LAST-MODIFIED:20110620T162057 UID:6707@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Saturday June 18th DESCRIPTION:The Cooperative Culture Collective Presents The 11th Annual Fort Greene, Brooklyn Juneteenth Arts Festival in partnership with Urban Bush Women Hosted by: Charles Reese (The James Baldwin Project) Special Welcome by: Walter Mosley, District Leader Location: Cuyler Gore Park, Fort Greene, BK (on Fulton Street) Trains: C to Lafayette Ave, G to Fulton St. or trains at Atlantic Ave/Pacific St. Station Time: 12PM – 6PM; FREE This major festival includes fashion shows, performances, food and art vendors, as well as dance performances by Urban Bush Women to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Key Events: 12pm Opening Ceremony (Cuyler Gore Park) 1pm & 4pm Act Now Film Screenings (South Oxford Space) 2:30pm Urban Bush Woman Dance Workshop (South Oxford Space) 5pm Closing Ceremony & Dance Party (Cuyler Gore Park) Family Day Celebration Presented by Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy Location: Long Meadow Field in Park Slope, BK Trains: F to 7th Ave. Time: 12PM – 5PM; FREE Ifetayo Family Day Celebration will be filled with fun activities including African Dance workshops, an African drum circle, face painting, as well as arts and crafts. Soul of BK Summer Jam Presented by MoCADA Hosted by: Dist. Leader Walter Mosley Location: Blink, 856 Atlantic Ave. Fort Greene, BK Trains: C to Clinton-Washington, or trains at Atlantic Ave/Pacific St. Station Time: 10PM – 2AM; FREE This “All Brooklyn Dance Party” will feature classic tunes ranging from Biggie to Mos Def, played by Brooklyn’s own DJ Trauma. Desserts will be provided by some of Brooklyn’s finest bakeries. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/11/saturday-june-18th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611 DTEND:20110612 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110611T135339 LAST-MODIFIED:20110612T222340 UID:5455@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy presents: SOAPBOX DESCRIPTION: Soapbox is this year’s title and theme of Ifetayo’s annual spring production. The organization’s spring performance originated over 20 years ago as an opportunity for a small group of dance students to showcase their work. Today, the event reflects the talent of over 150 students, teachers, and guests in a variety of disciplines for audiences containing over 2,000 members. Ticket prices are affordable and range from $15-25. The event will take place at the Walt Whitman Theater at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. The theater is located at 1500 Hillel Place Brooklyn, NY, on the Brooklyn College campus. Brooklyn College is the last stop on the 2/5 trains and the campus and theater are conveniently steps from the station. The event will be on June 11, 2011 at 7pm. Ifetayo will continue its tradition of partnering with local businesses to promote its spring performance, Soapbox. Businesses in the area will have posters and flyers for the event in their establishments and provide community members with information regarding the organization and ticket sales. Each participating business will be offered the opportunity to have a table at the performance to introduce itself to potential customers and clients. Local business partners may also assist in fundraising or marketing campaigns including silent bidding events, for which the businesses may lend a space or donate auction items in-kind. For further information, interested parties can log on to our website at www.ifetayo.org or call 718-856-1123. LOCATION:1500 Hillel Pl., Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11210 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/11/ifetayo-cultural-arts-academy-presents-soapbox/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110626T193000 DTEND:20110626T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110606T203435 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T210516 UID:6851@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MiMi Spence's CD Release Party DESCRIPTION: MiMi Spence's CD Release Party! June 26th, 2011 @ 8pm (Doors open @ 7:30pm) SouthPaw 125 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY Advance Tickets $20 tktwb.tw/FreedomologyTix A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization founded by Daryl Richardson, The Me Nobody Knows, Inc & The Allen Christian School Dance Academy; a youth performing, arts enrichment & empowerment literacy program. Please support the youth. Host: Ya Main Man Mike Features: Boo Boo Cousins King Tut JaPoet Complimentary: Freedomology CD & Food LOCATION:125 5th Ave, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/06/mimi-spences-cd-release-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618T040000 DTEND:20110618T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110604T224216 LAST-MODIFIED:20110612T224842 UID:6746@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Makossa Cookout DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY, JUNE 18th 2011 :: MAKOSSA BROOKLYN COOKOUT The infamous Makossa Brooklyn Cookout returns on Saturday, June 18th. If you were at last summer's cookouts at Fresthetic , then you know this is not to miss! They are starting up right where they left off with resident DJ WONWAY POSIBUL (www.twitter.com/wonway) all the way from the BAY AREA, who will be teaming up again with DJ Tara (http://www.sugarcuts.com/) and DJ Shinobi Shaw (http://snd.sc/mJ4tqu). And take note -- come to the BRAND NEW LOCATION as Fresthetic celebrates their long awaited re-opening! They will also have the Brooklyn's very own Don Cornelius, DEE PHUNK (http://www.twitter.com/deephunk) hosting the night away! 4-10pm * BBQ ALL DAY * food and drinks available! part of Fresthetic’s re-opening weekend at NEW LOCATION FRESTHETIC | 552 Grand St | Williamsburg, Brooklyn presented by Latin Soul Brothers http://facebook.com/pages/Latin-Soul-Brothers/131284246931121 Fresthetic http://fresthetic.com/ Rare Form http://rareformnyc.com/ LOCATION:552 Grand Street, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/04/makossa-cookout/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110616T180000 DTEND:20110626T203000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110604T222153 LAST-MODIFIED:20110614T123338 UID:6240@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:NPF: Annual Benefit Concert DESCRIPTION:The Noel Pointer Foundation is having its Annual Benefit Concert  featuring Tarrah Reynold, Urban Folk Artist; Carlos Pavan, Latin Guitarist; New Legacy Orchestra; and Phantazia String Players (NPF's Student Orchestra).  All proceeds will go to the NPF Scholarship Fund, providing children access to string music education. Thursday, June 16th  6:00PM-8:30PM Brooklyn Borough Hall-Rotunda 209 Joralemon Street Ticket Prices: General Admission $50. Louvinia Scholarship + ticket $100 Seniors and children (under 13) $25. Cocktails and light fare will be served. For more information please contact npf.nyc@gmail.com or 718.230.4825 LOCATION:209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11201 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/04/noel-pointer-foundation-annual-benefit-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110625T200000 DTEND:20110625T200000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110604T155142 LAST-MODIFIED:20110614T122910 UID:6750@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Cocktails and Canvases DESCRIPTION:On June 25th, over 200 supporters will gather at Brooklyn’s Synergy Art Gallery to view over 208 masterpieces created by the children of Maranatha School and Orphanage still ravaged by the devastation of Haiti. The occasion is the first in the event series called Cocktails and Canvases that seeks to organize young urbanites and professionals for a cause presented by Ms. Phia Presents, a premier special events firm in New York City. Synergy Art Gallery 1101-03 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11238 8pm- 1am $20 Advance/$25 at the door The affair marks the closing of the exhibition which was commissioned by Filmmaker and photographer Kevin O’Hanlon who joined the Haiti relief organization, Life for the World in Maranatha, Haiti where its founder Michael Fedele has been supporting the children since 2002. O'Hanlon along with artist Richard Laurent and the Life for the World team, brought canvases and painting supplies to the orphanage and documented the children creating their very first paintings. This art exhibition captures that momentous occasion and pays tribute to the children's creative spirit, strength, and resilience in supporting their community through their artistic abilities. In addition to the exhibit and the auction there will also be special guests, live music from AFRAZZ Haitian Jazz band and Dj CEO, giveaways and refreshments. Advanced tickets are available at www.cocktailsandcanvases.eventbrite.com for $20.00 or they can be purchased at the door for $25.00 with a portion of the proceeds going to the support of the Marantha School and Orphanage. LOCATION:1101-03 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, 11238 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/04/cocktails-and-canvases/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110620 DTEND:20110621 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110604T135322 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T200007 UID:6732@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Monday, June 20th DESCRIPTION:Les Nubians Live Pop-Up Show Presented by MoCADA & Embassy MVMT Location: Walt Whitman Housing Basketball Courts 287 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn NY Time : 5-7 PM Grammy Award nominated soul sisters, Les Nubians, will perform a surprise “pop-up” show at an undisclosed location in Brooklyn. The location will be announced the day before the show on www.SoulofBrooklyn.com. Juneteenth Presentation and Reception Presented by Fort Greene Association & Long Island University Location: 1 University Plaza, Health Sciences Building, Room 107 Trains: B, D, Q, R, N to DeKalb Ave. Time: 6PM – 8PM; Free Join the Fort Greene Association (FGA) for a special celebration to commemorate African-American freedom and honor the FGA’s Black History Month Honorees who’ve made their mark in and around Fort Greene. We have a packed evening for you that include performances by Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn, David Pilgrim of, The Soulfolk Experience, and the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center - MS 113 Jazz Band. Taste the Soul of Fort Greene Brooklyn at our Juneteenth Celebration & Special Presentation reception brought to you by Sans Souci, Brooklyn Moon Cafe, Mazie's and Cake Joy. Black History Month Honorees: 4W Circle Founders: Lois Bell, Sheila Kennedy, Selma Jackson, and Acquenetta Russell Browne • Marian Anderson • Sadiq L. Bellamy • Brenda Brunson-Bey • Leroy Campbell • Laurie Cumbo • Eva Daniels • Councilman James E Davis • Dr. Josephine English • James Forten • Jamel Gaines • Sherman Jones • The Joseph Brothers: Cernol, Fequiere, and Scern • Dahved Levy • Yvette Mayo • Danny Mixon • Moshood • Bilal & Ibon Muhammad • Mary Pinkett • Lisa Price • Herbert Scott-Gibson • Susan Smith McKinney, M.D, • Hiram S. Thomas • Florence Timothy • Rasheik Trammell • Ruth West • Richard Wright LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/04/monday-june-20th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110619 DTEND:20110620 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110601T220023 LAST-MODIFIED:20110620T162039 UID:6714@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Sunday, June 19th DESCRIPTION:The Flock Presented by F.O.K.U.S. Hosted by: Ede Fox Location: Five Myles Art Gallery, 558 Saint Johns Place, Crown Heights, BK Trains: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Franklin Ave. Time: 12PM – 5PM; Free The Flock is an outdoor gathering space where artisans, singers, DJs, dancers, and visual artists will unveil their latest work. Guests are invited to experience artwork, taste a variety of food, watch performances, shop, and vibe with one another. Juneteenth Celebration Presented by KowTeff School of African Dance Location: First A.M.E. Zion Church, 54 Decatur Street, Bed- Stuy, BK Trains: A,C to Kingston – Throop Ave. Time: 1PM – 5PM; Adults $10 Children $5 in advance This event will feature a special Juneteenth-themed performance by KowTeff African Dance Company as well as an African marketplace with a unique array of vendors. Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival Presented by Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center & Long Island University Location: Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza, Fort Greene, BK Trains: B, D, Q, R, N to DeKalb Ave Time: 7:30PM – 9:30PM; Adults $15 Students & Seniors $12 Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) celebrates its 35th season of sensational performances with the Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival. This season pays tribute to THPAC’s 35 consecutive years of dance presentation by showcasing 35 dance artists over 5 consecutive nights (June 19th – 23rd). LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/01/sunday-june-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110605 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110601T135639 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T173132 UID:6502@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Brooklyn Gets Fit for Free DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Gets Fit for Free! Every Saturday at 11am at Fort Greene Park Directions: Ft. Greene Park in Downtown Brooklyn (B, Q, or R train to DeKalb Ave.) Walk up Dekalb Ave East to the Dekalb Ave/Ft. Greene Pl. entrance Fitness Run Meet-up Point: At the bottom of the steps leading up to the historical Marty’s Monument. The word is out! Diet and exercise are the most reliable tools to ensure health, longevity, and quality of life. TAKE ACTION and Join Gary Carpenter as they run from chronic disease, and run towards WELLNESS!!! Runners, Joggers, and Walkers of all fitness levels are invited to participate in completing the path around the Fort Greene Fitness Trail. The environment is encouraging and uplifting. All previous participants explain how excited and energized they feel afterward. This Weekly Fitness Run is Facilitated by ELG Wellness Coach & Physician Dr. Gary Carpenter Jr. Our Brooklyn Gets Fit For Free fitness runs will repeat every Saturday at 11am until the fall Call for more info: 516.647.4061 Most importantly, We get results! Participation is FREE of charge. Invite your family and friends! Be sure to drink plenty of water before you arrive, and carry either water, Gatorade, or coconut water (eg. Zico, One, Vita Coco) while you are on the trail. If you have any medical conditions, please check with your physician before you join to be sure it is safe for you to exercise. BECOME A PART OF THE MOVEMENT, and TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE!!! Working together we can heal ourselves, our families, and our community! LIVE LIFE WELL. VERY WELL!! LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/01/brooklyn-gets-fit-for-free/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110605 DTEND:20110606 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110601T135503 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T173019 UID:5840@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Jose James & Friends RAIN DATE DESCRIPTION:Since his explosive arrival on the international scene vocalist Jose James has consistently dazzled critics and audiences alike with his smooth combination of soul, hip-hop and jazz. Blessed with a warm, rich baritone reminiscent of Terry Callier, Jon Lucien and Gil-Scott Heron, Jose has toured internationally at venues such as Umbria, Nice, and North Sea Jazz Festivals, Billboard Live In Tokyo, Ancienne Belgique, Centro Cultural Sao Paolo, the Hermitage St. Petersburg, Central Park Summerstage and London's Royal Festival Hall. Eco Soul in conjunction with the 12th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival bring you an outdoor celebration of jazz at Weeksville Heritage Center , a cultural Oasis in Central Brooklyn with Jose James & Friends Sunday June 5, 2011. Gates open at 2:00pm. Concert Begins at 3:00pm LOCATION:1698 Bergen Street (between Buffalo and Rochester Avenues), Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11213 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/01/jose-james-friends-weeksville-heritage-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110605 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110601T135439 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T204504 UID:6443@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Hillstock Block Party DESCRIPTION:Hillstock Block Party: A Brooklyn D.I.Y Music Festival! June 4! For more information please visit: http://www.neverbreakdown.com/hillstock/ RSVP TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT IN ORDER TO GET THE LATEST INFO! Schedule of events: JUNE 3rd Kickoff Party @ 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn NY (L - Bedford) 5PM to 1AM - $8 - ALL AGES 06:00 PM Sharpless 06:40 PM Humbert Humbert 07:20 PM Let Me Crazy 08:00 PM Brave Little Abacus 08:40 PM ZEBU! 09:20 PM Problem Solver 10:00 PM The Wild 10:40 PM No Courage 11:20 PM Toothaches 12:00 PM Eskalators 12:40 AM So So Glos JUNE 4th Block Party @ 106 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY (G - Classon) 10AM to 11PM - FREE - ALL AGES 11:20 AM Noisycrane 11:50 AM Young & Old 12:30 PM Julian and the Lopez Dispensers 01:10 PM Kidstreet 01:50 PM Marra Barra 02:30 PM Team Genius 03:10 PM EULA 03:50 PM Quiet Loudly 04:30 PM Twitchers 05:10 PM Seascapes 05:50 PM The Honey Dos 06:30 PM Ava Luna 07:10 PM Porches 07:50 PM GunFight! 08:30 PM Sports Bar 09:10 PM Swear & Shake 09:50 PM Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! 10:30 PM Grand Wizzard Theodore 11:00 PM After Party @ The Emerson (561 Myrtle Ave) (21+) JUNE 5th Backyard Picnic @ 402½ Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (G - Classon) 10AM to 10PM - $7 - ALL AGES 12:00 PM eskimeaux 12:50 PM Sex God (Aaron Maine) 01:40 PM Kittens Ablaze (acoustic) 02:30 PM Bad Credit No Credit (acoustic) 03:20 PM Uncle Tone 04:10 PM Easter Vomit 05:00 PM Modern Hut 05:50 PM Alyson Greenfield 06:40 PM ACLU Benefit 07:30 PM PAPS + Sweet Tooth Nelson 08:20 PM Archipelago 09:10 PM Laura Stevenson (solo) LISTEN TO HILLSTOCK ARTISTS HERE: http://DISTRO.fm/hillstock LOCATION:106 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/06/01/hillstock_block_party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110603T180000 DTEND:20110603T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110531T070854 LAST-MODIFIED:20110604T134137 UID:6535@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:ForFathers Project Vintage Exhibit DESCRIPTION:forFATHERS will be celebrating the release of 4Fathers Photo Journal Iss.2. Curated by Marlon Cole. Music by Fei of the Ahficionados Friday, June 3 6pm -10pm Grady Collective market "Mekasa" First Fridays Exhibit 923 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY forFATHERS project celebrates the importance of fatherhood through photography, film, and other artistic mediums.  This project attracts a demographic of active fathers, young professionals, stay at home dads and men looking for parenting information. Visitors that browse and interact on the site share and receive information and advice. 4FATHERS Photo Journal: A print and digital publication for and about fathers. Articles focus on education, business, and spirituality, covering the complete lifestyle of a father. It features a selection of active fathers talking frankly about their role as a father, their parenting experiences and sharing advice for men who will be fathers in the near future. The publication also offers tips and resources such as places to go with your children and knowing the rights of a father.  For more information, please visit  http://www.forfathersproject.org/ LOCATION:923 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, 11238 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/31/forfathers-project-vintage-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110606T180000 DTEND:20110606T180000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110531T070434 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T172408 UID:6593@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:June is Youth Month At “For My Sweet” DESCRIPTION:June is Youth Month At “For My Sweet”. Jazzy Mondays are Featuring Talented Youth Every Monday Evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. Two live shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, June 6th 6:30pm Talented Youth from the Bedford Village School under the direction of Ahmed Abdullah 7:15pm & 9:15pm Rudi Mwongozi Trio and the sounds of SONWA (Sounds Of New World Afrikah) Stanley Banks-bass, Abdus Sabor-percussions Chris Almeida-drums, Rudi Mwongozi-piano 10 year old Talent Taylor Maxwell –Vocalist Monday, June 13, 2011 6:30pm The Ronald Edmond Learning Center IS113 Band under the direction of Wayne Winston 7:15 & 9:15 The Vocal Talent of Sis Rahimah Karim & Trio Monday, June 20, 2011 6:30pm The Quest Youth Program –Q-City Soundz 7:15 & 9:15pm Jeff Kings' 60thBirthday The Jeff King Band : Jeff King -tenor sax TK Blue-alto sax Yoichi Uzeki-pianist Bryce Sebastian –bass George Gray –drums, Craig Harris –trombone Dwayne Eubanks –trumpet And other guest artists Monday, June 27, 20116:30pm The Cummings Family Band 7:15 & 9:15pm Kim Clarke & Rob Scheps Magnet Project All shows will be held at: "For My Sweet" 1103 Fulton Street Between Classon Avenue and Claver Place Brooklyn, New York 11238 “C” train to Franklin Avenue or B25 to Classon Avenue Cover Price: $10 Food and Drinks Available Info: (718) 857-1427/(718) 773-2252 RSVP: JazzyMondays@Gmail.com LOCATION:1103 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, 11238 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/31/june-is-youth-month-at-for-my-sweet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110609T170000 DTEND:20110609T203000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110531T070215 LAST-MODIFIED:20110612T222356 UID:6523@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Discover Bedstuy 2011 DESCRIPTION: The Fifth Annual Discover Your Neighborhood Resource and Safety Expo! Thursday, June 9th 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Boys and Girls High School 1700 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 FREE! The theme, “Discover Bed-Stuy”, is an invitation to neighbors throughout the community to come and find out more about the many services and programs that are available right in the neighborhood. One of the most popular aspects of the Expo is the comprehensive workshop series with raffles in each workshop!  The Expo will be rounded out with the popular Food Court, Kids’ Corner, and Shopping Bazaar. The Family and Kids’ Corner will play host to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, an arts and crafts table, and family reading information provided by the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Discover is sponsored by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Youth, Education and Safety Task Force, in collaboration with the Bridge Street Development Corporation, Community Board 3, Our Time Press, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Groundwork, and the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc. The Expo is part of the year-long calendar of Task Force initiatives that is devoted to creating a crime-free Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Task Force is funded by Council Member Albert Vann, through a grant from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. For more information, contact Community Board 3 at (718) 622-6601. Facebook: Discover Bed-Stuy | Twitter: @discoverbedstuy | Email: discoverbedstuy@gmail.com 5:00 PM Stop and Frisk: Know Your Rights Learn about legislative and other actions being taken that would provide relief from unwarranted stops and arrests. 5:45 PM Just for Seniors: Protecting What’s Yours Find out how to protect your property and your important documents. Learn about exemptions that can help with water bills and property taxes. You worked hard for what you have! 6:00 PM *Retrofit Bed-Stuy Block-By-Block (Block associations – please attend) This workshop is especially for homeowners. There is State and Federal funding available for all homeowners to make your buildings more energy-efficient. The dream can come true! A Bed-Stuy Story: Teen Storytelling Contest Join us as we promote neighborhood literacy by highlighting the talents of our community. The teens will be competing for prizes and the title of Bed-Stuy’s Best Storyteller. 6:30 PM Just for Families: Preparing for College: Resources That Stretch the Dollars.  Learn about resources that are available to families who want to provide a college education for their children. *Just for Tenants: Know Your Rights (Tenant Associations – please attend) Your rights as a tenant are often a mystery. Get the tools you need to stay informed. Bridge Street Development Corporation: Making Home Affordable This free informative series is a must for homeowners. Find out about loan modifications, legal foreclosures, and other critical issues. For free registration on future workshops, call (718) 636-7596, ext.14. Last class in this series (Life After a Modification) ….June 16th. Just for Parents: Bullying Is Dangerous- Strategies That Work No child should be bullied in school or in the neighborhood. Learn how to spot the signs of bullying and how to protect your child. 7:00 PM Just For Adults: Upgrade Your Job Skills Do you need to learn a skill? Do you want to upgrade your skills? Do you need that GED? Find out about free and low-cost courses…many that fit into your work schedule. Bed-Stuy Means Business Meet local business owners in Bed-Stuy who will share their own experiences as a local business owner and help you explore the possibilities of owning a business right here in our community. 7:30 PM *A Safer Bed-Stuy Please join us, express your views and find out what joint programs can lead to a crime-free Bed-Stuy. This workshop is strongly encouraged for our block and tenant associations. Hosted by the NYPD.  LOCATION:1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/31/discover-bedstuy-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611T183000 DTEND:20110611T200000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110531T070046 LAST-MODIFIED:20110612T222405 UID:6586@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:BK NATION Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Kevin Powell, AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc., LJW Community Strategies, PNC Radio, Bed Stuy's Project Re-Generation, Inc. (PR-G), Bucktown USA Entertainment, J. Period, Dr. David Hampton/Bethany Baptist Church, Fusicology, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter), James E. Davis Stop Violence Foundation, Soul of Brooklyn, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), Eye Graphics & Printing, Inc., The New York Urban League, The New York Urban League Young Professionals, Rapid Realty, Juice Hugger, CONNECT, F.O.K.U.S., OH MY I'M Fly Apparel, The Lloyds of Columbus, and the Brooklyn Historical Society invite you to: BK NATION Networking Event For Brooklyn People (And People Who Love Brooklyn) SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 Doors open at 6:30pm at THE FIVE SPOT 459 Myrtle Avenue Corner of Washington Avenue FORT GREENE-CLINTON HILL section of Brooklyn, New York Come and network with other Brooklyn residents. Bring business cards, flyers, or postcards promoting your Brooklyn business or organization. Join our efforts to build a Brooklyn-wide network of information, services, and resources. FREE, ALL PEOPLE AND ALL AGES WELCOME!! Food and drink will be on sale (Must be 21 and over with I.D. to drink) featuring a Michael Jackson Tribute by DJ MISBEHAVIOUR and THE SOULFOLK EXPERIENCE (with guest vocalists). C train to Clinton-Washington OR G train to Clinton-Washington B54 bus to Myrtle Avenue and Washington Aveue MEDIA INQUIRIES, contact Marisa King-Redwood, Buzz Brand Marketing: mking@buzzbrandmktg.com or 212-360-0399 (main) LOCATION:459 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/31/bk-nation-networking-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110527 DTEND:20110531 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110527T135415 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T162806 UID:5625@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:DanceAfrica 2011 DESCRIPTION:DanceAfrica 2011: Expressions and Encounters: African, Cuban, and American Rhythms Part of the 2011 Spring Season and ¡Sí Cuba! Festival May 27, 2011 at 7:30pm May 28, 2011 at 2 & 7:30pm May 29 & 30, 2011 at 3pm Artistic Director Chuck Davis Now in its 34th year, DanceAfrica, galvanized by the vision of Artistic Director Chuck Davis, unites dance companies from around the world to celebrate the cultural vitality of Africa and its diaspora. This year, in conjunction with a citywide celebration of Cuban culture and art, BAM welcomes Santiago de Cuba-based Ballet Folklórico Cutumba, masters of the island’s vibrant Afro-Cuban and Haitian popular styles. A favorite at the DanceAfrica 2002 celebration, Cutumba returns to BAM with a compelling program infused with the sultry rhythms of the Cuban gagá and son. They will be joined by Kùlú Mèlé African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Bambara Drum and Dance Ensemble, and Brooklyn’s very own BAM/Restoration DanceAfrica Ensemble for a program that promises to inspire. A Memorial Day weekend tradition, DanceAfrica is packed with dance, music, art, film, and community events—plus the one-and-only DanceAfrica outdoor bazaar. BAM Howard Gilman Opera House 120min with intermission Subscription Tickets: $16—40 (Full price: $20—50) (Ages 16 & Under: $10—25) Prices are subject to change. Ballet Folklórico Cutumba (Cuba) BAM/Restoration DanceAfrica Ensemble (Brooklyn) Bambara Drum and Dance Ensemble (Bronx) Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble (Philadelphia) Produced by BAM LOCATION:30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/27/danceafrica-2011-expressions-and-encounters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110526 DTEND:20110601 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110526T135401 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T162343 UID:6362@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:BAMcinematek series FilmAfrica DESCRIPTION:Restless City Part of the BAMcinématek series FilmAfrica and DanceAfrica 2011 Directed By Andrew Dosunmu With Sy Alassane, Nicole Grey, Danai Gurira (2011) 80min Restless City, a Sundance official selection, tells the story of Djibril, an Africa immigrant surviving on the fringes of New York City where music is his passion, life is a hustle, and falling in love is his greatest risk. NY premiere! *Q&A with director Andrew Dosunmu. Sun, May 29, 2011 at 6:50pm* BAM Rose Cinemas 30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY General Admission: $12 BAM Cinema Club members: $7 Movie Moguls: Free Buy tickets for Restless City For more information about the films being screened, to purchase tickets and to get more information about the BAMcinematek FilmAfrica program  please visit http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=3148 Thursday May 26 6:50pm, 9:15pm One Small Step screening with Pumzi Friday May 27 2:00pm, 6:50pm A Screaming Man 4:30pm, 9:15pm Yeelen Saturday May 28 2:00pm, 4:30pm Kirikou and the Wild Beast 6:50pm, 9:15pm Shirley Adams Sunday May 29 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 9:30pm A Screaming Man 6:50pm * Restless City director will be in attendance Monday May 30 2:00pm, 6:50pm African Shorts: Dr. Cruel; Freddy Illanga: Che's Swahili Translator, A History of Independence, Guew Bi-Sabar Dances of Senegal 4:30pm, 9:15pm Beyond the Ocean Tuesday May 31 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:15pm Yeelen LOCATION:30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/26/bamcinematek-series-filmafrica/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110526T190000 DTEND:20110526T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110526T135355 LAST-MODIFIED:20110529T182905 UID:6338@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Brooklyn! at Brooklyn Bridge Park DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Brooklyn! at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1: Two evenings featuring some of the coolest dance bands on the planet, the funkiest DJ's under the stars, and the greatest view in the world! Thursday May 26th at 7:00pm FREE Bhangra Dance Party with Red Baraat and DJ Rekha A South Asian dance party of epic proportions with Brooklyn’s brass funk newcomers, Red Baraat. An explosive stage presence that blends fresh originals with Bollywood favorites. DJ Rekha is a cultural instigator that has put bhangra music on the map in North America. Not just an authority and scene creator for South Asian dance music, Rekha is recognized as a selector with an extraordinary musical range. Her legendary club night, Basement Bhangra®, is in its 15th of monthly sold out shows. She was named "Ambassador of Bhangra" by the New York Times as well as "one of the most influential South Asians in the United States" by Newsweek. Rekha’s other musical work include sound design for the TONY winning Broadway Show, Bridge and Tunnel. Her seminal debut album, DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra was released in 2007. She has DJed across the world including 2 gigs at the White House. Rekha also teaches at the NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and is launching her own record label. Free Bhangra lesson by Gobind Singh at 7pm. LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/26/celebrate-brooklyn-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110528T210000 DTEND:20110528T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110516T220014 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161550 UID:6358@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Fort Greene Fest Kickoff Series! DESCRIPTION:I See Promotions presents Fort Greene Fest Kickoff Series with music by "The Abstract" and Q-Tip. RSVP to ft.greenefestrsvp@gmail.com / www.fortgreenefest.com When: Saturday, May 28th Doors: 9pm Venue: Brooklyn Sanders Studio 525 Waverly Ave Brooklyn, NY $10 Advance $15 @ the Door Buy your preshow party tix here For more information please visit www.fortgreenefest.com LOCATION:525 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/16/fort-greene-fest-kickoff-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110528T200000 DTEND:20110528T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110515T212151 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161507 UID:6398@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The BHop Lounge DESCRIPTION:The American Theatre of Harlem is hosting the BHop Lounge Saturday, May 28! The BHop Lounge is an intergenerational Open Mic featuring spoken word, comedy, and music. Whether you’re from the BeBop generation or the Hip Hop nation, if you’ve got a work in progress or just completed a project that people need to hear, see and vibe on, bring it to the BHop Lounge in the Great Room of the South Oxford Space. Located in the thriving arts community of Fort Greene, the BHop Lounge is the perfect spot to showcase your talent to a nurturing audience. Connect with phenomenal artists in a relaxed setting with an open bar. Who knows, you just might meet up with your next muse. May 28, 2011 8PM Great Room - South Oxford Space 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 Please RSVP to info@americantheatreofharlem.org LOCATION:138 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/15/the-bhop-lounge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110530T150000 DTEND:20110530T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110514T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161457 UID:6238@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Beats & BBQ: Soulful Dance Music, BBQ & You! DESCRIPTION:Beats & BBQ celebrates its fourth year of Soulful Dance Music, BBQ and You! Monday, May 30, 2011 3:00pm - 10:00pm LP & Harmony 683 Grand Street Williamsburg/Brooklyn/NYC Beats & BBQ will kick off its fourth season providing the Williamsburg, Brooklyn community its successful combination of "Soulful Dance Music, BBQ and You”. With each beverage purchase, patrons are entitled to a plate of free bbq. Music is provided by DJs Jose G (Pre Party Radio), Ali Coleman (Voice of Voices NYC), Siren (Save the Robots), Kyle McNeil (Art for Progress / WBAI 99.5 FM), Dawn Anesta (Soul Fire), Ruby Red(Velvet Factory Productions), and Go Kiryu (Lion One Music). Since 2007, Beats & BBQ has been a grassroots event that takes place on the holidays of the summer season (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day). It is a co-production by Deepdance Promotions and LP & Harmony bar. We produce this event to promote community and togetherness through good food, good dance music, and good cheer from our patrons. For additional info email acidreg@gmail.com LOCATION:683 Grand Street, Williamsburg/Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/05/14/beats-bbq-soulful-dance-music-bbq-you/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T120000 DTEND:20110416T190000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T220024 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231534 UID:5453@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Diaspora Art Mart DESCRIPTION: The Diaspora Art Mart (April 16th) is celebrating Spring with a pre-Easter Artisans market featuring hourly mini fashion shows, live edutainment, healthful foods, Art to wear clothing, natural therapies, and a vibe that is found in no other market in NYC! Satureday, April 16 2011 12-7pm TWCA 30 3rd Ave (corner of Atlantic Ave) 2nd Floor Gallery (ramps & elevators available) Brooklyn, NY 11217 LOCATION:30 3rd Ave. 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/the-diaspora-art-mart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110421T210000 DTEND:20110422T020000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T210059 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T222101 UID:5577@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Devil's Pie DESCRIPTION:April 21st, 2011 DEVIL’S PIE | NY: THE SOULQUARIANS TRIBUTE! Devil's Pie is finally coming to the East Coast! This party pays homage to the collective of musicians who are the pioneers & architects of our generation's progressive soul music: THE SOULQUARIANS (?uestlove + Erykah Badu + J Dilla + Q-Tip + Bilal + D'Angelo + Common + James Poyser + Mos Def + Talib Kweli) featuring DJs: PHATRICK (Devil's Pie founder + curator) BRAINCHILD (Gordon Gartrell Radio) ICEWATER (Oakland Faders) XRA () hosted by: DEE PHUNK (Rare Form, Trees for Breakfast) http://www.rareformnyc.com/ http://www.treesforbreakfast.com/ FREE PASTRIES! NO COVER | 21+ | 9pm-2am THE COUNTING ROOM 44 Berry Street | Brooklyn, NY 11211 http://www.thecountingroombk.com/ Special thanks to Leonard Shek (Massive Selector / SFNY)! For more info + DJ mixes: http://www.devilspiesoul.com/ LOCATION:44 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11221 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/devil%e2%80%99s-pie-ny-the-soulquarians-tribute/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110423T140000 DTEND:20110423T160000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T200050 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T221728 UID:5867@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Green BKStyle 2011 DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Fashion Week  in collaboration with Dream Green Products invites you to Green BKStyle 2011! Reclaiming, Renewing, Regenerate Rethink! The question is "How do you design change? how do you "GREEN" a fashion line or for that matter any business" Discussion and Brunch to celebrate Earth Day! Green Brunch and live taping $20.00 Get your tickets here Saturday April 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm Victoria's Tea Room 154 Howard Street Brooklyn, NY 11233 What are the steps in developing an effective Environmental Resource Strategy and how does an individual, city town or state or business move towards a greener economic model?... Victoria D'angelo What are the steps in developing an Economic Stimulus Strategy and how does an individual city town or state or business move towards a leaner more lucrative economic model?... Bonnie Sandy  LOCATION:154 Howard Street, Brooklyn, United States, 11233 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/green-bkstyle-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110428T200000 DTEND:20110428T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T190039 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T222034 UID:6046@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MuseSalon Thursday Feature: Latin Jazz DESCRIPTION: MuseSalon Sessions du Monde, A world music jam series feature for this Thursday, April 28 is Latin Jazz. Every Thursday night, the beautiful and talented Malesha hosts Sessions du Monde, a world music jam series. This Thursday's feature is Latin Jazz! The show starts @ 8:00pm at Autour du Monde 860 Fulton Street BK (Clinton Hill). You can take the C-train to Clinton and Washington Aves (exit at Clinton) This event is a MuseSalon Collaborative event. MuseSalon curates and promotes unique, eclectic and community-centered events ~ specializing in music and the fine arts. LOCATION:860 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11238 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/musesalon-thursday-feature-latin-jazz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110428T183000 DTEND:20110428T183000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T180027 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T223125 UID:5564@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:ANF Short Film Collective DESCRIPTION: ActNow Foundation Short Film Collective presents Life on the Edge ANF Short Film Series Thursday April 28th 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn NY – ( Between Hanson & Atlantic avenue) Reception 6:30 to 7:15pm Sponsor by VEEV Voka Showtime 7:20pm Featuring: TAKE TOO LONG by Kwesi Davis This cutting edge Animation focuses on a couple attempting to reunite with family in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. An ignorant and under staffed police department combined with massive flooding and disorganization of the city in peril conspire to make the reunion almost impossible. CLOSE by Tahir Jetter A young couple struggles to make sense of feelings that emerge after their one-night stand. The Award winning SAY GRACE BEFORE DROWNING by Nikyatu Jusu After meeting her African Refugee mother for the first time in six years, 8 year old Hawa is forced to coexist with a woman teetering on the brink of insanity. There will be a networking reception from 6:30 pm to 7:15pm sponsored by VeeV Vodka ( A better way of living) Come and join us for cocktails and snacks, and experience some great cinema! Suggestive Donation: $7.00 Directions: 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 South Oxford Space is in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. C Train to Lafayette Avenue or the 2, 3, 4, 5, N, R, Q, or LIRR to Atlantic Avenue. Street parking is available. RSVP requested: rsvp@actnowproduction.org This event is sponsored in part by The Brooklyn Arts Council & Soul of Brooklyn. http://actnowproduction.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCATION:138 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/anf-short-film-collective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110413T190000 DTEND:20110430T220000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20110501T164602 UID:5472@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Urban Bush Women's Spring Fling DESCRIPTION: Urban Bush Women's Spring Fling Being Bushified! Jawole Willa Jo Zollar salutes Christine King's 21-year History with UBW A.R.T./NY's South Oxford Space, Brooklyn April 13 @ 7pm / $15; $10 for students w/ valid ID (RSVP in advance for a special discount!) Visit www.UrbanBushWomen.org/being_bushified_series.php for more details New York spring season at Harlem Stage April 28-30 @ 7:30pm; May 1 @ 3pm Tickets: $35 available at www.HarlemStage.org The Stomp, a post-show DJ/dance party at Harlem Stage April 30 / 9:30pm - midnight featuring DJ Reborn Tickets available at www.UrbanBushWomen.org/support.php Are YOU an Urban Bush (Wo)Man? YouTube Video Challenge Win 2 tickets to April 30 performance at Harlem Stage & The Stomp after party. Details available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFf6e73ZZrA LOCATION:138 South Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/urban-bush-womens-spring-fling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110430T120000 DTEND:20110430T160000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T160044 LAST-MODIFIED:20110501T163133 UID:5829@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Beauty & Brains Event DESCRIPTION: Carol’s Daughter and Brianna’s Neighborhood introduce The Beauty & Brains Event: A Day of Celebration for Mommies and Daughters "a campaign promoting healthy hair and skin through literacy". The day includes a Book Reading and interaction with the kids, Hair Care demonstration for kids and discussion. Refreshments will be served. When: Saturday April 30th, 2011 12pm- 4pm Where: Carol's Daughter Heritage Fort Green Store @ 1 South Elliot Place Brooklyn, NY 11217 RSVP Today! info@briannasneighborhood.com Both Carols Daughter and Briana's Neighborhood were founded in Brooklyn, NY and share a passion for the community, literacy, beauty, women and girls. For more information about Carol's Daughter please visit http://www.carolsdaughter.com/. For more information about Brianna's Neighborhood please visit http://brianasneighborhood.com/index.html LOCATION:1 South Elliot Place, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/event-the-beauty-brains/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110501T160000 DTEND:20110501T180000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T150052 LAST-MODIFIED:20110506T040910 UID:5757@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Poetry Salon live DESCRIPTION:Psalmist Productions Inc. (PPI) takes its virtual Poetry Salon live on Sunday, May 1, from 4-6pm at Puppets Jazz Bar, 481 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY. The monthly, first Sunday feature will present highly acclaimed poets and writers and provide a forum for community based poets and writers to share their creative talents. With sets occurring in open mic format, running seamlessly, and highlighting guest artists, the Poetry Salon is sure to recreate the Salons of old where individuals from the worlds of literature and prose would gather at an intimate and inviting meeting place to entertain and impart to one another. The Poetry Salon promises to continue in that tradition by welcoming the unique words and voices of poetic artists as they express life thru their art form. Coupled with the mellow, smooth, relaxed and soothing ambiance of Puppets Jazz Bar, the true form of a Salon like tone is definitely present. Puppets, usually the haven for influential jazz artist and jazz enthusiasts, offers an eclectic vegetarian menu which furthers its intent to inspire wholeness of body, mind and spirit. For additional information on PPI and The Poetry Salon, please visit www.ExperiencePPI.com or call 212-946-5843, Ext. 3. For additional information on Puppets Jazz Bar, please visit www.puppetsjazz.com or call 718-499-2622. LOCATION:481 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11215 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/poetry-salon-live/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110504T120000 DTEND:20110504T140000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T140048 LAST-MODIFIED:20110506T040923 UID:5889@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:1st Flatbush Community Expo! DESCRIPTION:The Brooklyn College Student Center, Small Business Center and the Flat bush Junction Bid welcome you to the 1st Flatbush Community Expo. This expo will take place on Wednesday May 4, 2011, 12pm-2pm at the Brooklyn College Student Center located at 2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210, 2nd floor. At the expo, you’ll be provided with an opportunity to: -Meet and familiarize yourself with the Brooklyn College Community (staff and students) -Advertise & market your products -Connect and develop valuable relationships with the Flat bush community at large -Sample new products -Exchange business cards, make contacts and expand your professional network The Small Business Center will also offer free workshops on how to develop and sharpen business skills after the expo, commencing at 2:30pm. For Vendors there is our introductory registration fee is $50.00 for this year’s 1st annual Flatbush Community Expo. Vendors will be able to join the expo by renting a table. Payments will be accepted up until Wednesday April 27, 2011  in the form of cash, checks or credit card. For more information or to register please visit http://flatbushexpo.org/ LOCATION:2705 Campus Road 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11210 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/1st-flatbush-community-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110507 DTEND:20110508 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T130231 LAST-MODIFIED:20110508T173047 UID:6243@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Women of African Descent Film Festival DESCRIPTION:The Brooklyn Chapter of the Links, Inc. presents the Women of African Descent Film Festival. The Women of African Descent Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, May 7th. This day-long festival features short and feature-length films by independent filmmakers, college students, and youth filmmakers selected by a jury of peers and members of the Brooklyn Chapter of the Links. Criteria for selection include the filmmaker’s ability to depict the links that women of African descent have to their families and communities. The selected films tell stories of empowerment, sisterhood, leadership, and positive relationships. The Festival will also highlight films that reveal our shared past and celebrate that legacy. May 7, 2011 Festival begins at 10:00am Long Island University Brooklyn CampusSpike Lee Screening Room 1 University Plaza (intersection of Flatbush & Dekalb Avenues) For more information and a detailed schedule of screenings please visit http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1703 LOCATION:1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11201 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/women-of-african-descent-film-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110507T180000 DTEND:20110507T210000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T130131 LAST-MODIFIED:20110508T173113 UID:6230@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Greene Hill Food Co-op Spring Celebration DESCRIPTION:BROOKLYN FOOD FEST: AN EVENING OF DELICIOUS, LOCAL FOOD AND FUN! The Greene Hill Food Co-op is thrilled to invite you to our Spring Celebration & Fundraiser: an evening of food, beverage, music, dancing and celebration to help raise funds, increase awareness and sign up new members for the Greene Hill Food Co-op. Food/Music: 6:30-9pm Silent Auction & Raffle: Bidding starts at 6:30 & concludes at 9pm After-party: 10pm-2am Tickets: Food/Silent Auction: $35 in advance/$40 at the door DJ After-party: $10 in adv/door Cash bar Where: 172 Classon Avenue (between Myrtle / Park). A private Loft & Roof deck at the former Renken Dairy Building Get your tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/171760 The festivities begin at 6:30 with a TASTING of delicious food and drink, generously provided by our favorite local eateries including: Naturally Delicious, No. 7, Roman's, Mago Crêperie, Lunetta, Olea, Rawstar Cafe, The Meat Hook, Les Trois Petits, Flatbush Farm, Pequeña, Maggie Brown, Desserts by Michael Allen, Ample Hills Creamery and more! Beer provided by Brooklyn Brewery! During this time guests can partake in our SILENT AUCTION and RAFFLE which includes some amazing items such as a dinner for four at ICI restaurant (a $350 value); an engraved i-pod from Yoko Ono; tickets for upcoming music shows; unique experiences such as cooking classes; and much, much more. LIVE MUSIC will be provided by jazzmen Isaac Narell and Lon Kaiser. At 10pm begins the high energy DANCE PARTY featuring some of the city's best DJs: Dj Spun (Rong Music), Greg Oreck & Hólmar Filipsson (Thugfucker, Life & Death), Andi Hanley (Body & Soul), Paul Nickerson & Francis Englehardt (Dope Jams, SlowToSpeak) Guests who pay for the tasting are invited to stay, but tickets can also be purchased separately for this portion of the evening ($10). This is a kid-friendly event. Bring friends and family. Have a blast and benefit our Co-op community! About the Greene Hill Food Co-op The Green Hill Food Co-op strives to offer locally and organically grown and otherwise quality, healthful, delicious and environmentally and socially friendly foods at low costs to its members. The Co-op is member owned and operated and the work we all share contributes to achieving our goals. In respecting the integrity of each person in the spirit of the cooperative, the coop embraces the diversity of our community, and works to ensure people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access. For more information, please visit http://www.greenehillfoodcoop.com LOCATION: 172 Classon Avenue (between Myrtle / Park), Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/greene-hill-food-co-op-spring-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110507T220000 DTEND:20110508T030000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T130033 LAST-MODIFIED:20110508T173127 UID:6074@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Reggae Retro Dance Party:Tribute to Sly & Robbie DESCRIPTION:  Reggae Retro Dance Party, the longest running, biggest and best reggae dance in New York City and The OFFICIAL 1st SATURDAYS After Party invites you to a Tribute to Sly & Robbie! When: Saturday May 7, 2011 Doors Open @ 10:00 pm Where: LITTLEFIELD 622 Degraw St Between 4th Ave & 3rd Ave Park Slope, Brooklyn "This once a month event has become a staple on the NYC reggae scene. Since it's early roots at the dawn of the new millennium, Reggae Retro has become the most anticipated underground reggae event each month. In fact, many are calling Reggae Retro "the dance party that is in the forefront of the latest trend towards roots & culture music in the dancehalls."' For more information please visit Reggae Retro Dance Party LOCATION:622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/reggae-retro-dance-partytribute-to-sly-robbie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110510T183000 DTEND:20110510T203000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T110041 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161442 UID:6207@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Curvy Girl Fashion Swap DESCRIPTION:Sweet Roll Entertainment announces the spring Curvy Girl Fashion Swap! at Night of The Cookers on May 10th. If you are looking for vintage and unique styles sizes 10+, this is the event for you! Update your wardrobe with new size 10+ items for just a "sweet $16" and 5 spring items from your own closet. Save the date, get your tickets and start making room in your closet for all your finds! Buy tickets to the spring fashion swap online here! When: May 10th, 2011 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where:  Night of the Cookers 767 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11217 Sweet Roll Entertainment is an NYC-based events company that produces fashion and lifestyle events company catering to the stylish, vintage and second hand-loving curvy girl, sizes 10+. In addition to creating a fashion opportunity for a fabulous, but underserved market, Sweet Roll promotes health in happiness- Celebrating the loveliness of a curvy body while also working toward optimal health. LOCATION:767 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/curvy-girl-fashion-swap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514T200000 DTEND:20110514T230000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T090151 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161405 UID:6290@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:A Call To Be C.H.I.C :Fashion Gala & Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Jamaica Impact, Inc. announces its third annual fashion gala fundraiser, A Call To Be C.H.I.C (Charitable, Hopeful, Impactful, Classy) When: Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8:00pm - 11:00pm Where: PowerHouse Arena 37 Main Street Brooklyn, NY Advance tickets are $100, with current ticket specials starting at $75.00.  For more information and to purchase tickets please visit: www.iamchic.eventbrite.com The event is being organized to raise funds for JAMPACT’s adopted school, Maxfield Park Children’s Home Basic School. A Call To Be C.H.I.C. will honor Ms. Chantal Raymond, Miss Jamaica World 2010, and Ms. Marcia Cole, top magazine executive and fashion expert. The event will be emceed by Food Network Chopped Grand Champion, Chef Madison Cowan, and radio personality Judith Kitson. The event’s line-up includes a musical performance by Reggae songster Mario Evons and fashion presentations by Lumete Eyewear, Chejo Jewelry, Ayanna Dixon Swimwear, Ms. Ife’s Fabulous Dresses, Johnpaul Pierre and Dominique Auxilly. JAMPACT is a certified 501(c) 3 non-profit organization consisting of a diverse group of young Jamaican professionals, students and friends of Jamaica whose mission is to use their collective energies, intelligence, and resources to make positive contributions toward the improvement of social and economic conditions in Jamaica. JAMPACT works towards achieving its mission in two distinct ways, through: Contribution to the policy debate on economic growth and education and tangible contributions to needy organizations in Jamaica. Their slogan “PROMISE..POTENTIAL..PROGRESS..” reflects their commitment to creating change in Jamaica. LOCATION:37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11201 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/a-call-to-be-c-h-i-c-fashion-gala-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514 DTEND:20110516 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T090021 LAST-MODIFIED:20110516T230847 UID:6072@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The 4th Annual NARS Foundation Open Studio Event DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual NARS Foundation Open Studio will be featuring more than 120 artists in over 80 studios along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Visitors get a chance to meet artists in their studios working in photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, video, ceramics, glass, installation, paintings, and sculpture. Adrian Viajero, one of the featured artists will be exhibiting his latest installation Caja De La Memoria Viva II: Constancia Colon Clemente. In collaboration with Brooklyn's own Michael 1Soul Cordero, there will be a beautiful video installation as well. Caja de la Memoria Viva II “The Living Memory Box II” is a multimedia exhibit that represents the life of Doña Constancia Colon-Clemente a Black Puerto Rican who migrated to the United States in the 1940s. Upon reflection, it is yet another example of the racial separation and rejection within our own people. Her story is just one of many that could be told. Saturday, May 14th 12:00-9:00pm+ (guest Poets & Live music) Sunday, May 15th 12:00-6:00pm 253 36th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232 *D, N, R to 36th Street in Brooklyn – only 2 express stops from Manhattan! For more information please email info@narsfoundation.org or call 718-768-2765 For more information on the featured artists and the event please visit http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/events/event/4159/ LOCATION:253 36th Street 4th Fl, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11232 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/the-4th-annual-nars-foundation-open-studio-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110515T030000 DTEND:20110515T180000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T075957 LAST-MODIFIED:20110516T224218 UID:6298@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Bois Night! DESCRIPTION: Photo credit: Rebecca Emmanuelle  bklyn boihood in collaboration with Butters Papi and Marimacho invite you to attend Bois Night! This event will be an opportunity for bois of color to get together and enjoy each others company. Come hang out, engage in dialogue and build community. When: Sunday, May 15th 3:00pm. Where: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. bklyn boihood is a collective that provides visibility and promotes the empowerment of masculine of center* bois, lesbians, queers, trans-identified, studs, doms, butches and AGs of color. *Masculine of center (MoC) recognizes the cultural breadth and depth of identity for lesbian/queer womyn who tilt toward the masculine side of the gender scale, and the term includes a wide range of identities such as butch, stud, aggressive/AG, tom, macha, boi, dom, etc. bklyn boihood builds bridges of self-love, community awareness and personal enhancement from their basement in Bed Stuy across the world. crossing the barriers of gender.race.class.age.sexual preference. BBH believes in enhancing visibility through art, performance, networking and capacity building through fundraisers, celebrations and social media. our goal is to shine light into the lives of AGs/studs/bois/doms/butches of color as we continue to build visibility, strength and healthy community. For more information about Bois Night and bklyn boihood please visit www.bklynboihood.com/about-bbh/ LOCATION:61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11211 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/bois-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110521T213000 DTEND:20110521T213000 DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110429T030130 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T201835 UID:6319@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Rivers of Honey Fundraiser Party DESCRIPTION:Join ROH at their biweekly fundraiser at Brooklyn's own Outpost Lounge. Donations go towards the 2011 Rivers of Honey PRIDE Float. What: Rivers of Honey Fundraiser Party When: Saturday, May 21 Time: Party begins at 9:30PM / Open Mic at 10:30PM Where: Outpost Lounge / 1014 Fulton Street (off the Franklin Avenue stop on the C train) Rivers of Honey (ROH) is a monthly cabaret featuring women artists of color that happens the first Friday of every month at WOW Café Theatre – the oldest all women and trans-run anarchist theatre in the country. ROH was started in 1999 to create a space that showcases and supports the art of women of color. They have been going strong ever since! Over the years, ROH has been promoted, managed, supported and passed down to many amazing women who have donated their time, talent, and abilities to empower brown and Black women through the performing and visual arts, and to create a safe space for women to showcase their work and realize their creative visions. Follow Rivers of Honey at http://www.facebook.com/riversofhoney. For more information on Outpost Lounge, visit http://www.outpostlounge.com/. LOCATION:1014 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11238 URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/04/29/rivers-of-honey-fundraiser-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110321T170547 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231110 UID:5394@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Fort Greene Festival Kick-Off Party DESCRIPTION:  Fort Greene Festival Kick-Off Party March 25, 2011, 9pm Sanders Studio 525 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn Admission: $10 Featuring music by DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (from a Tribe Called Quest) and Rich Medina. Hosted by Rosie Perez RSVP to ft.greenefestrsvp@gmal.com | www.fortgreenefest.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/03/21/fort-greene-festival-kick-off-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110314T002148 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231122 UID:5354@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Cultural Journey to Ghana with MoCADA and MVMT OCT 13-23 2011! DESCRIPTION: MoCADA & MVMT cordially invite you to join us from Thursday, October 13th through Sunday, October 23rd, 2011, for a cultural journey to Ghana, West Africa! Featuring special musical performances, intimate film screenings, artistic exhibitions, and exciting cultural events, The Journey Home, will be a unique opportunity to experience the art, culture, and beauty of Ghana, West Africa. Highlights of The Journey Home include: * Tour art galleries in Accra and meet local artists * Party on the beach at Takoradi * Walk through the forest treetops on the Canopy Walkway in Kakum National Park * Watch films of the African Diaspora in its cultural birth place * Experience a special memorial ceremony at the Cape Coast slave dungeon * Jam at a festive concert at The National Theater featuring Blitz the Ambassador, and special guests (to be announced) * and more... MoCADA, MVMT, and the partnering organizations, have developed a close-knit community of individuals interested in the African Diaspora and its art. As part of our community, we sincerely hope that you will join us on this once in a lifetime experience of fun, relaxation, and reflection. The cost of the trip is $2900 (to be paid in installments), and includes airfare, hotels, entertainment, and some meals. Limited reservations are available. Click HERE to register for further information and updates about the trip. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/03/14/cultural-journey-to-ghana-with-mocada-and-mvmt-oct-13-23-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110313T235251 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231202 UID:5322@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:651 Arts Presents: Live & Outspoken DESCRIPTION: 651 Arts: Live & Outspoken NTOZAKE SHANGE interviews MARC BAMUTHI JOSEPH March 8 at 7PM | $15 Artist and performer Marc Bamuthi Joseph is one of America’s most vital voices in performance, arts education, and artistic curation. After appearing on Broadway as a young actor, Joseph developed several poetically based works for the stage that toured across the U.S., Europe, and Africa. He is the artistic director of the 7-part HBO documentary Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices; an inaugural recipient of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship, which annually recognizes 50 of the country’s “greatest living artists;” and mentor to young writers with Oakland’s YOUTH SPEAKS. Joseph speaks with Shange, whom he has called “one of my greatest influences,” about the artistic process, activism and more. Bamuthi will perform excerpts from his works Word Becomes Flesh and red, black and GREEN: a blues. Tickets: http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=LIV21 or call 212-868-4444 Location: The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space at the Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/03/13/651-arts-live-outspoken/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110313T235117 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231319 UID:5320@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:I {Heart} Haiti Mixer DESCRIPTION: Co-Hosted with Story Corps, MoCADA will host an evening of Haitian music, food and poetry focused on a "re-imagined" vision of Haiti on Sunday February 13 at 4pm. Story Corps will be on site to collect interviews from the audience based on the MoCADA's current exhibition theme of a re-imagined Haiti. To commit to an interview session please make a reservation with John White at jwhite@storycorps.org. Come enjoy great art, music, poetry, wine and cupcakes with the wonderful MoCADA and Story Corps communities. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/03/13/i-heart-haiti-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110313T234305 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231334 UID:5314@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Five Myles: The Page Turners Opening Show-Feb 5-430-7pm DESCRIPTION: The Page Turners The Page Turners presents the work of several emerging artists concerned with narrative and storytelling. February 5 – March 6, 2011 Opening Reception: Sat., Feb. 5, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Curator: Kwame Jaco Artists: Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Jamal Ince, David Shrobe, Jason Cole Mager, Dominica Paige, Musa Hixon, Ricardo Gonzalez, Rakeem Taylor, Mohamad Sardar, Noel Ripoll, Joshua Humphries, Rico Anderson Hours: Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment: 718-783-4438 Directions: Take the 2,3,4 or 5 trains to Franklin Ave. Walk two blocks against the traffic on Franklin. Turn left into St. Johns Place. Walk 1/3 block to 558 St. Johns Place. FiveMyles is within easy walking distance from the Brooklyn Museum. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/03/13/five-myles-the-page-turners-opening-show-feb-5-430-7pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110125T120030 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231350 UID:4525@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Brooklyn Night at the Apollo Benefit DESCRIPTION:BROOKLYN NIGHT AT THE APOLLO BENEFIT JOIN US FOR A BENEFIT RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE Wednesday, February 9, 2011 The Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street, New York NY Join Brooklyn Arts Council in Harlem as Brooklyn takes the stage at the Apollo Theater’s legendary Amateur Night for the first time ever! Since 1934, aspiring artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Jackson have gotten their start at Amateur Night. 6-7pm Private, pre-show reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Sponsored by and Erminia Rivera 7:30pm Amateur Night performance--you'll have the best seats in the house! Reserve your tickets now for the best seats. For more information or to purchase tickets and ads in the commemorative program, visit www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1643 or contact Katy Higgins, Development Director, at 718.625.0080. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/01/25/brooklyn-night-at-the-apollo-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110114T121239 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231413 UID:4835@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MoCADA Re-Imagining Haiti Exhibition-LE PROJET NOUVEAU Opening Reception on January 20, 2011 6-10pm DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/01/14/mocada-re-imagining-haiti-exhibition-opening-reception-on-january-20-2011-6-9pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20110107T154103 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T230500 UID:4860@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Blitz & The Embassy Ensemble FREE Live Performance at BAM! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2011/01/07/blitz-the-embassy-ensemble-free-live-performance-at-bam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101226T122129 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T231003 UID:4842@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:CCCADI Re-Imagining Haiti Exhibition-STANDING WITH PAPA LEGBA Opening Reception January 13, 2011 6-9pm DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/26/cccadi-re-imagining-haiti-standing-with-papa-legba-opening-reception-january-13-2011-6-9pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101226T114243 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232335 UID:4820@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The American Laboratory and Five Myles Present: We Are Nebeneinander (We Are Side By Side) Jan 6-9 2011 @ 8pm DESCRIPTION:The American Laboratory and FiveMyles present: We Are Nebeneinander. (We Are Side By Side). With devised text from James Joyceʼs A Portrait of the Artist As A Young Man January 6 – January 9, 2011 Performances: 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm.) THE AMERICAN LABORATORY is a fledgling art company with special interest in blending the boundaries of the visual and performance arts. With the companyʼs current project, the language of James Joyce provides a historical foundation for their contemporary narrative. This language is plucked from a classic novel and dropped into the original story of three students. The project incorporates video footage of Princetonʼs pastoral campus and a cardboard installation exhibiting the themes of exile, escape, and exit. Through the use of video and scenic installation art, the audience is transported to Princeton University and immersed in the fragmented story of these youths: elite, New England, Ivy-Leaguers incapable of speaking intimately to those they love most. At its core, The American Laboratory constructs innovative site-specific theatre for the Brooklyn art community. Project Director: Michael Stablein, Jr. Project Manager: Mary Laws Video Installation: Pedro Feria Pino Scenic Installation: Emily Weiskopf Cast: Todd Flaherty, Clayton Reed Ellis, Erinn Ruth “At its root, We Are Nebeneinander (We Are Side By Side.) is a love story. It is a study of the human search for things lost. The losing of love, the loser in love, and lost love. In an environment where language cannot communicate the anguish of loneliness, we seek the small places where hope is found." The American Laboratory. This project is part of the FiveMyles Space Program. FiveMyles offers the use of the gallery for deserving and innovative artistic projects, such as this production by The American Laboratory. We are particularly interested in showcasing work that has few pre-conceived ideas of the boundaries of a given art form. Saul Bolton and The Vanderbilt will be hosting a post-exhibition reception after each performance (including cocktail and dining specials). 570 Vanderbilt Avenue. Brooklyn, NY 11238 ( at Bergan Street) LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/26/five-myles-presents-we-are-nebeneinander-we-are-side-by-side-jan-6-9-2011-8pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101212T234637 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232315 UID:4685@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:2010 MoCADA Holiday Bazaar @ 80 Hanson Place DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/12/2010-mocada-holiday-bazaar-at-80-hanson-place-dec-18th-and-19th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101210T133710 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232420 UID:4637@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Syd's Serious Sandwich Shop's Grand Opening DESCRIPTION: GRAND OPENING! WHEN-Wenesday December 15, 2010 TIME-1:00pm WHERE-759 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 CALL-347-305-3086 FREE DELIVERY TOO! Stop by Syd's Serious Sandwich Shop for a serious sandwich at the big Grand Opening. The best cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak outside of Philly according to some satisfied customers, the fresh food and tasty special sauces are not the only thing to visit for. The customer service is top-notch making this shop a wonderful new addition to Nostrand Avenue. Stop by this week for the Grand Opening and enjoy! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/10/syds-serious-sandwich-shops-grand-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101203T183202 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232506 UID:4532@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Brooklyn Arts Council Call For Film Submissions-Once Upon A Time in Brooklyn... DESCRIPTION:Once Upon A Time in Brooklyn Film Screening Call for Film Submissions Have you retold Little Red Riding Hood with a modern twist? Reinvented Cinderella? Scene: Brooklyn and the Folk Arts Programs at Brooklyn Arts Council seek Brooklyn-based filmmakers who have used traditional folk tales or fairy tales as inspiration for their content. Entries will be considered for exhibition at Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn, a one-night-only program dedicated to presentation of traditional narratives in May 2011. Submit your film through our Withoutabox site here. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/03/brooklyn-arts-council-call-for-submission-once-upon-a-time-film-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101203T181756 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232522 UID:4519@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:GIVE THE GIFT OF ART AND BUBBLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! DESCRIPTION:Join BK Art Lovers between November 12 and December 31, 2010 and receive a bottle of Chandon California Brut Classic Sparking Wine with a membership at any level. Click here for details and restrictions. Get Special Access to BK's Arts Scene: Join BK Art Lovers Click here for the complete fall season of events.  LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/03/give-the-gift-of-art-and-bubbly-this-holiday-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101203T180918 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232538 UID:4513@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Black Brooklyn Renaissance Musical Performance-Randy Weston Trio with Ayanda Clarke DESCRIPTION:Intergenerations: Randy Weston Trio with Special Guest Ayanda Clarke Sunday, December 12, 3-5pm Cantor Auditorium, Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkway (Prospect Heights) $15 (includes museum admission) PURCHASE TICKETS NOW BK Art Lovers get in FREE! Visit brooklynartscouncil.org/bkartlovers to join BAC presents Brooklyn’s legendary jazz pianist Randy Weston with his trio mates Alex Blake (string bass) and Neil Clarke (African percussion), with guest artists T.K. Blue (soprano sax), Billy Harper (tenor sax) and narrator Kim Weston Moran. As part of the Black Brooklyn Renaissance Intergenerations series, Mr. Weston has invited a special guest artist, percussionist Ayanda Clarke, son of Neil Clarke, to represent the next generation of Brooklyn jazz. Join Randy after the concert to celebrate the release of his autobiography, African Rhythms (Duke University Press, 2010) with a book signing. Co-Presented by Brooklyn Museum and BAC. The Intergenerations series is made possible, in part, by the Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust and American Express. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/03/black-brooklyn-renaissance-musical-performance-randy-weston-trio-with-ayanda-clarke/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101203T175926 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232608 UID:4508@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Black Brooklyn Renaissance Artist Talk with Otto Neals +Emmett Wigglesworth DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk with Otto Neals + Emmett Wigglesworth Thursday, December 2, 6:30pm BAC Gallery, 11 Front Street, 218 Dumbo, Brooklyn Two iconic Brooklyn artists with 50 year careers discuss their life’s work. Presented by BAC Gallery during the Dumbo 1st Thursday Gallery Walk on Dec 2, 6:30pm. This talk is part of the BAC Gallery exhibition Otto Neals & Emmett Wigglesworth: Kindred Spirits Forging Forward, curated by Wendy Jones.  LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/03/black-brooklyn-renaissance-artist-talk-with-otto-neals-emmett-wigglesworth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101201T213819 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T232352 UID:4348@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:JAM FOR JENEBA: Sierra Leoneon Indie Film Benefit DESCRIPTION: ::JAM FOR JENEBA:: Brooklyn Based Drewstone Productions presents "Retracing Jeneba," a new feature length documentary currently in post-production about Sierra Leoneon Joseph Kaifala. $10 in advance $12 at the Door $3 Brooklyn Lager!! Free Face Painting Your support goes 100% towards completion of this film and the spread of educational initiative in Sierra Leone, West Africa!!! FEATURED ARTISTS:: JANKA NABAY TURKUAZ ZONGO JUNCTION NOBLE SOCIETY w/ special guest BAJAH (of BAJAH + THE DRY EYE CREW) & DANCERS to FELA MUSIC! DJ DHUNDEE VJ TED DANCIN ABOUT THE FILM: At the age of 7, Joseph was imprisoned by RUF rebels in Voinjama, Liberia. For the next decade, Joseph watched as his life story paralleled that of his homeland: a quick and seemingly infinite crumbling of structure and foundation. Eight years later Joseph would board a plane from Norway to New York on a full-scholarship to study at Skidmore University. Having graduated and interned at the US Congress, Joseph returns home to Sierra Leone in June 2009 to construct a high school and journey into memories of his childhood. Directors Liat Krawczyk and Anthony Mancilla follow Joseph as he works to educate Sierra Leonean youth and revisits his extraordinary past. Vigorous and poignant, Retracing Jeneba is an exploration of Joseph Kaifala’s unwavering efforts towards education and Sierra Leoneans eagerness to regain their breath and turn toward a brighter future. More about the Film: www.retracingjenebadoc.com When:Monday, 12/6, 7:30pm DOORS / 8 PM SHOW BUY TICKETS Location/Address: Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217 (cusp of Fort Greene and Park Slope) Subways:  2,3 to Bergen or 4,5,N,R,Q,B,D to Atlantic/Pacific r time: 7:30 DOORS / 8 PM SHOW LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/12/01/jam-for-jeneba-sierra-leoneon-indie-film-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101122T171540 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232641 UID:4324@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Billie Holiday Theatre Presents "Brother from the Bottom" DESCRIPTION: World Premiere! October 15 to December 19, 2010 Written and Directed by Jackie Alexander Featuring: Nicoye Banks • Thaddeus Daniels • Joy Hooper Anja Lee • Warner Miller • Neko Parham Gentrification threatens a New Orleans neighborhood and the bond between brothers. DYNAMIC THEATRE FOR TEENS AND UP Seniors 65 and over and children 15 and younger pay $15.00 for matinees and $12.00 for evening shows PRESS CONTACT Ciara Pressler | Pressler Collaborative (646) 431-4969 | ciara@ciarapressler.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/11/22/brother-from-the-bottom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101116T174359 LAST-MODIFIED:20101116T174359 UID:4256@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Brooklyn School of Black Visual Artists DESCRIPTION:When:  November 21, 2-4pm Where: Artcurian Chapel 22 (Downtown Brooklyn) Free LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/11/16/the-brooklyn-school-of-black-visual-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101110T171422 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232840 UID:4236@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Black History DESCRIPTION: Come out to see, hear and learn from our Multi-media presentation  of the accounts of the middle passage, slavery times, the emancipation and the history of our people. This event will be brought to you by the people of Creative Outlet. When: Friday February 11th 7:30pm and Saturday  February 12th 3:00pm Tickets: $25 call 718-257-1300 ext 178 or 174 www.spcbc.com or www.creativeoutlet.org Location: St Paul's Community RC 859 Hendrix St Brooklyn,11207 This performance will be so powerful and moving you won't want to miss it! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/11/10/black-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101022T120925 LAST-MODIFIED:20101022T120925 UID:3830@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Writing of Home: Dr. Frank M. Chipasula and Dr. Rashidah Ismaili DESCRIPTION: Thursday, November 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm FREE Where:  MoCADA, 80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, (718) 230-0492 The artists' work on display in Ain't I A Woman, take their inspiration from poems in the anthology entitled, The Heinemann Book of African Women's Poetry, edited by Stella and Frank M. Chipasula.  This work includes the poetry of Dr. Rashidah Ismaili, whose writing was the creative stimulus for a work in the exhibition.   This group exhibition offers contemporary artistic depictions of women of African descent, focusing specifically on their interiority.  Rather than examining women through the objectivity of their bodies, the artists portray African Diasporan women as active participants in their own visual representations. Both Dr. Chipasula and Dr. Ismaili will read, share and discuss the inspiration for their personal works. Dr. Frank M. Chipasula is a Malawian writer, editor and university professor. Chipasula has worked as the education attache at the Malawian embassy in Washington, D.C.Visions and Reflections (1972) was the first published prose by a Malawian writer.  He will discuss his contribution to the cultural literary legacies within different African countries as well as read with Dr.  Rashidah Ismaili, a writer of short stories, plays and poetry.  Currently, Dr. Chipasula is a professor of Africana Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Dr. Ismaili is widely anthologized, has published four collections of poems, and her plays have been performed internationally as well as nationally. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/10/22/the-black-brooklyn-renaissance-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101019T163030 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232854 UID:3763@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:"The Embassy Ensemble Presents DESCRIPTION: "The Embassy Ensemble Presents," is an intimate concert series featuring both new and established musical guests from around the world, backed by the blazing horns and funky rhythm section of The Embassy Ensemble. Featuring three horns, bass, guitar, drums, and percussion, The Embassy Ensemble has been Ghana-born, Brooklyn-bred rapper/composer, Blitz the Ambassador's backing band for the past three years. Blitz the Ambassador has toured throughout Europe and made a splash this summer opening up for Public Enemy at Central Park Summerstage and The Roots/Talib Kweli at Celebrate Brooklyn. Now, accompanied by Blitz the Ambassador on percussion, The Embassy Ensemble step into their own spotlight, as the musical accompaniment to some of the world's best new musical talents. Blitz will serve as your 'Ambassador' to view the world through sound with the The Embassy Ensemble taking the lead! THIS MONTH'S GUESTS: The Embassy Ensemble, Blitz the Ambassador, and Embassy MVMT bring to Joe's Pub full body lounge, a special "Soul of Brooklyn" edition. Featuring the soulful sounds of Brooklyn-based guest artists, Sarah White, The Stuyvesants, and Len Xiang, this event promises to be a spotlight on Brooklyn's most captivating renaissance artists. Admission: $15 Take the D,B,F,V train to Broadway-Lafayette Street Where:Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette street LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/10/19/amatuer-night-at-the-apollo-brooklyn-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20101019T043014 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T232907 UID:3638@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Simon Duncan 2011 Le Rouge Fashion Show DESCRIPTION: This year Simon Duncan, "Brooklyn's Best Kept Secret", will be introducing "Le Rouge" 2011 Spring/Summer Collection-Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Simon Duncan showroom, nestled in the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn, at 964 Dean Street-bet. Franklin and Classon avenues.  Showtime begins at 7:00pm. Designer-Mel Simon is inviting you all to come out and support him in his efforts to reveal "Le Rouge".  “Le Rouge” will feature some elegant-sporty looks in both men's and women's wear. Please be inspired to visit our website at www.simonduncan.com, and RSVP@SimonDuncan.com, or contact us at (718) 783-0100. Reserved seating for all buyers and boutiques...Please RSVP. When:December 3, 2010, 7:00pm Location:  964 Dean Street-bet. Franklin and Classon avenues take the 2,3,4,5 to Franklin ave or take the S to Park place. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/10/19/ky-mani-marley-jammin-le-grand-dakar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T171840 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T233004 UID:3791@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Stars Of NY Dance DESCRIPTION: The Stars of New York Dance Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM (ET) Location: The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201 ADVANCE TICKET PRICES END NOV. 24. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY. General Admission: $65 in Advance / $75 After Nov. 24 VIP Tickets: $135 in Advance / $150 After Nov. 24 Corporate Tickets $200 Students: $20 6:30PM VIP Cocktail Reception with Dancing Stars for VIP and Corporate Ticket holders EVENT DETAILS The Dance Competition * Special Performances * Dancing NEW DANCER Stay tuned as we announce a new Community Leader dancing at The Stars of New York Dance LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/7th-annual-studio-strut-free/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T170918 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T170918 UID:3789@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Restoration’s 29th Annual 10K Run & Fun Walk DESCRIPTION:Come out and test your endurance along with  lots of fun. Visit www.restorationplaza.org for more information. Call to register (718) 636-6953. This is the “warm-up” to the NYC marathon. When: October 10, 2010 8am registration  race starts at 10am Where: Restoration Plaza  1368 between New York and Brooklyn Av LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/restoration%e2%80%99s-29th-annual-10k-run-fun-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T163546 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T163546 UID:3703@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:THE VINYL COLLECTION AT COMMON GROUNDS FEATURING COMMON GROUNDS DESCRIPTION:The good people at Common Grounds asked me to be a part of their monthly all vinyl night. From 9 P.M-12 A.M Midnight I'll be spinning an all vinyl set in a gorgeous newly renovated well lit backyard perfect for summer night dancing. Expect mostly old school classics in the Soul,Hip Hop,House,Latin,Brazillian,Afrobeat realm. Time to release the the soul trapped by the miserable rainy weather. The event is early enough for those to get a warm up before going out to other events and local enough for folks in the Stuy who don't want to go far but want to get their party on. You won't be disappointed. Oh,AND EVENT IS FREE ALL NIGHT!!!! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/the-vinyl-collection-at-common-grounds-featuring-common-grounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T163324 LAST-MODIFIED:20110120T003253 UID:3711@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Sunday Inspiration @ Pillow DESCRIPTION:Sunday Inspiration @ Pillow is a party for LGBT professionals, artists, and other creative souls that want to eat, drink, network and boogie with like minded company.  Find them on Facebook too! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/sunday-inspiration-pillow-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T163100 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T163100 UID:3705@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Painting Brooklyn Stories of Immigration & Survival DESCRIPTION:Nina Talbot exhibition this upcoming fall, opening September 16, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, Painting Brooklyn Stories of Immigration & Survival In collaboration with Professor Rachel Bernstein of New York University's Public History program, striking stories of Brooklyn residents will be portrayed through paintings, oral histories and personal effects, lending individual insights into broader social aspects of life in Brooklyn. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/painting-brooklyn-stories-of-immigration-survival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T162852 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T162852 UID:3702@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:SOUND LIBERATION FEATURING DJ CONTRA SOUNDS @MOE'S BAR FORT GREENE DESCRIPTION:Sound Liberation Front + buhbOmp + The BRMG + Rappers I Know present: [[ SOUNDLIB WEDNESDAYS ]] WEDNESDAY | 25 AUG 2010 | 9p-1a | NO COVER | No dress code @ Moe’s 80 Lafayette Ave Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 718.797.9536 http://www.moesbarandlounge.com/ C to Lafayette Ave / G to Fulton St Also within walking distance from the Atlantic Ave station (B-Q-2-3-4-5 trains) maps: + google: http://bit.ly/5bjl2F + hopstop: http://bit.ly/4v9WIy /// This week's SOUNDLIB will feature Philly-native Brooklynite DJ CONTRA SOUNDS as the special guest. He'll be spinning an interesting mix of styles that includes Latin, Caribbean and Hip-Hop, alongside DJ LIL TIGER's selections of all things soulful. As always, the party is FREE all night. We start and end EARLY (9pm-1am), so we won't keep you out too late. Hope to see you there. ... /// featuring: [[ DJ CONTRA SOUNDS ]] and resident: [[ DJ LIL TIGER ]] ( --=(] buhbOmp [)=--, Sound Liberation Front, touch&feel:radio, Soular Grooves ) http://www.buhbomp.com/ http://www.soundliberation.org/ flier: + http://www.buhbomp.com/happenins/soundlib.aug25.jpg more info: + http://www.buhbomp.com/updates/?p=4361 ========== SOUND LIBERATION FRONT is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization devoted to the power of music as a socially liberating and unifying cultural force. More importantly, we want to liberate your ass on the dance floor. Our previous productions include the Sound Liberation Festival '09 in Brooklyn and the Soundlib parties at Moe's in Fort Greene. + check out the SLF Blog: http://www.soundliberation.org/ + Join the SLF movement: http://www.facebook.com/soundliberation ========== LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/sound-liberation-featuring-dj-contra-sounds-moes-bar-fort-greene/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100930T155738 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T155738 UID:3753@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Closing Reception for Eyewitness: Beautiful Black Brooklyn Photo Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“Through moving and enlightening photos... we've become eyewitness to one of New York’s most vital and important communities at a challenging time of civil and racial unrest in the nation… Art and history lovers will be delighted.” -Herb Boyd, Amsterdam News. Also reviewed by Daily News, News 12 and Our Time Press. Award winning photographers Larry Brown, LeRoy Henderson, Marilyn Nance, Beuford Smith, Randolph Waterman featured in EYEWITNESS, a 1960’s-80’s Central Brooklyn photographic history. Jacqui D. Woods, Curator. Performance by A. Claire Mike. Refreshments. BSRC, BAC, BBRP LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/30/closing-reception-for-eyewitness-beautiful-black-brooklyn-photo-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100922T120654 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T233031 UID:3660@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The House of Arts & F-READ-OM Presents:Synesthesia DESCRIPTION: The Brooklyn Renaissance Has music in its bowl of creativity. The 1st & 3rd Wednesdays music showcase Will present ground breaking vocalists And instrumentalists. Come out and get a mixture of Beautiful sound, exquisite Artwork, as well as a Classy Mature venue The event will be hosted by Brooklyn's owns ME-Poet/educator Chris Slaughter When: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday starting October 8pm – 11pm Cost: A recession friendly cover of $10. Where: House of Art 373 Lewis Avenue (Corner of Lewis &Macon Ave)Brooklyn, NY 11233 Take the A train to Utica Av LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/22/3660/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100922T051410 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T233044 UID:3757@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:House Of Art Gallery: Renowned Artist Bryan Collier DESCRIPTION: Mr. Collier will be on hand to present his newest creations and  give insight on his pieces. He will also have some art work for sale. Where: 373 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY,11233 Between Stuyvesant Ave and Dr. sandy F Ray Blvd Take The C train to Kingston Ave/ Troop Ave LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/09/22/tabla-rasa-gallery-presents-wheels-within-wheels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100817T105014 LAST-MODIFIED:20100817T105014 UID:3629@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Fridays on Fulton live @ Dajeh DESCRIPTION:People get ready, there's a train a comin"... to FRIDAYS ON FULTON! You don't need no baggage, you just get on board.... The Soul and Funk Jazz Sound of Yaz Band (NYC's Best Subway Music Band) www.yazband.com Friday, Aug. 20th Live @ Dajeh 919 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY Open for dinner @ 7:30p/ Show@ 9p Show and Prix Fix Dinner ~ $25 Seating is Limited ~ Reservations Recommended Contact Dajeh @ 718-857-1616 For more information on Fridays on Fulton please visit www.ExperiencePPI.com or call 212-946-5843, Ext. 3 FRIDAYS ON FULTON...Entertainment that Inspires. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/17/fridays-on-fulton-live-dajeh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100817T104827 LAST-MODIFIED:20100817T104827 UID:3628@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Gather BedStuy Fly Market DESCRIPTION:Shop, Create, and Explore Locally at Gather BedStuy Fly Market! Gather Brooklyn and BreadStuy present Gather BedStuy Fly Market--a community marketplace with eclectic vendors, a farm stand, music, and art-making. Have a snack at the community table, buy a one of a kind find from a creative vendors, and express yourself at the Simpli-Fly Art Studio. We'll see you on Lewis Avenue at Decatur Street, every Sunday from 11am to 6pm. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/17/gather-bedstuy-fly-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100817T104440 LAST-MODIFIED:20100817T104440 UID:3598@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Before I Lose My Mind. 1st Saturday Brooklyn Museum After-Party DESCRIPTION:“Saturday is going to be like the Knicks winning the Championship, Carnival in Brazil, James Brown’s underarms, Badu doing the window seat video at the Brooklyn Museum, Mary J’s first album, nights over Egypt, that red sauce that comes with the crispy chicken nuggets at vp, and watching Coming to America in the movie theaters. See you at BLINK….” (DJ Jahmedicine) “Before I Lose My Mind” 1st Saturday Brooklyn Museum After-Party @ BLINK 865 Atlantic Ave(Between Washington & Vanderbilt) Brooklyn, NY 11238 10pm - 4am $7 before 12am $10 after Live Fashion Show by The Gift Shop by O S A & Eki’s Famous, Special Guest Performances, Film Screening, & Dance Party! Music by DJ Jahmedicine & DJ Uplift Spinning best of 90s, Hip Hop, Afro-Beat, Reggae, Neo Soul & some of your fave sounds. Items will be sold after show. See you there! Train: A/C to Clinton/Washington LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/17/before-i-lose-my-mind-1st-saturday-brooklyn-museum-after-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100811T152248 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T152248 UID:3620@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Knitting Factory DESCRIPTION: Manchildblack/Hype Life Music and GetOpen Sessions Present: DJ's Dhundee + OP! + DJ.AQBT FREE! IN THE BACK ROOM: Amy B. and Souldeep Productions Present Live Performances by: Baba Ola Jagun and Ancestral Rhythms, Special Guest Kevin Mambo, The Band Droidz, Fred Thomas (From James Browns band) and The Ex Caminos $10 Another great free BK event is going down this Thursday with a free screening of DREAMGIRLS. Of course you've seen it already but not in such a beautiful setting as Brooklyn Bridge Park. This event has free bike valet. So those of you who want to ride over to Dumbo please do. Please arrive early since the lawn fills up pretty quickly. If you want to link up hit me & we'll spread out with some blankets & some tasty treats. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/11/afrobeat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100803T163434 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T163434 UID:3575@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Speed Networking for Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:WE'RE COMING TO BED STUY! Join the NYSYD Caucus of Color for our first monthly Speed Networking for Young Professionals event hosted by Common Grounds (376 Tompkins Avenue near Putnam Ave) on 8/17/10 at 7:00pm. Networking is a tough, but necessary skill to make it in today's business environment. Bring your business cards and elevator speech as we practice together in a fun, innovative way. Also, learn about the Caucus of Color and the great projects we are planning. There's a $5 suggested donation. Please e-mail nyscoc@nysyd.net for more information. See you there! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/03/speed-networking-for-young-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100803T153227 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T153227 UID:3581@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:ActNow: New Voices In Black Cinema, BAMcinema; Council Member Letitia James Presents Legacy DESCRIPTION:Friday, August 27th Showtimes: 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm Starring: Idris Elba, Eamonn Walker, Monique Gabriela Curnen, and Clarke Peters Written & Directed by Thomas Ikimi Producers: Thomas Ikimi, Kieran Parker, Arabella Page-Croft Executive Producer: Idris Elba ActNow Foundation, in conjunction with BAMcinématek and NYC Council Member Letitia James, presents the latest edition of its ongoing screening series, ActNow: New Voices In Black Cinema, with the August 27th screening of Legacy, the Tribeca Film Festival favorite and American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Grand Jury Prize Award winning psychological thriller starring movie and television star Idris Elba LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/03/actnow-new-voices-in-black-cinema-bamcinema-council-member-letitia-james-presents-legacy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100803T141227 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T141227 UID:3572@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:FREE ACTING WORKSHOP w/The Public Theater Shakespeare Lab 8/7 @ 10a DESCRIPTION:A C T S of E B C (A Christian Theatrical Society of Emmanuel Baptist Church), the drama ministry of Emmanuel would like to cordially invite you to our annual workshop with The Public Theater Shakespeare Lab! The Details: The Public Theater Shakespeare Lab Workshop w/ ACTS of EBC Emmanuel Baptist Church August 7th @ 10am FREE TO THE PUBLIC POT LUCK LUNCH RSVP TODAY at thestephenbeasleyproject@gmail.com! ... Don't forget to tell us what treats you will bring for the POT LUCK! WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/08/03/free-acting-workshop-wthe-public-theater-shakespeare-lab-87-10a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100729T120552 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T120552 UID:3568@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Skylight Gallery presents Eyewitness: Beautiful Black Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:Curated by Jacqui D. Woods, five award winning black Brooklyn photographers, through its people, spiritual life, community events, including protests, legislative and other leaders capture Brooklyn during the 1960's -1980's. This is life in black Brooklyn at the height of the tumultuous Civil and Human Rights Movements. This exhibition will take place from July 31- September 30th, 2010. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/29/skylight-gallery-presents-eyewitness-beautiful-black-brooklyn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100723T173738 LAST-MODIFIED:20100723T173738 UID:3528@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Summer Literary Festival DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/23/summer-literary-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100723T140024 LAST-MODIFIED:20100723T140024 UID:3515@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:We Are Africa DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/23/3515/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100723T103846 LAST-MODIFIED:20100723T103846 UID:3281@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Being Bushified!: In Conversation with Jawole DESCRIPTION:Carla Peterson, Artistic Director of DTW, will provide a framework for what kind of impact Urban Bush Women and Founding Artistic Director, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, have had on dance and community-building in 25 years. Professor Nadine George-Graves, author of the recently published book "Urban Bush Women: Twenty Years of African American Dance Theater, Community Engagement, and Working It Out," will bring her perspective and share in the conversation with Jawole about how UBW has worked it out all these years. Signed copies will be available on-site! Refreshments? ALWAYS! Directions: 1 block from C train to Lafayette 4 blocks from B/D/M/N/Q/Q/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Station LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/23/being-bushified-in-conversation-with-jawole/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100721T111955 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T111955 UID:3490@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Grand Opening of Johntines Boutique! DESCRIPTION:Join Johntines Boutique for their Grand Opening Event! JOHNTINES carries plus size clothing sizes 1X-6X for all the full figured divas!! Convertible dresses will be on sale for a limited time - $85 Other affordable items will also be available!!! Check out their trendy plus size fashions... There will be LIGHT REFRESHMENTS and Music by DJ SupaDave There will also be a raffle which will include free 2 hour limo ride!!!! LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/21/grand-opening-of-johntines-boutique/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100717T180053 LAST-MODIFIED:20100717T180053 UID:3396@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Weeksville Heritage Center: Garden Party DESCRIPTION: 6:00PM KIMBERLY'NICHOLE This Seattle native knows how to wow an audience - playing on an edgier side of the R&B fence with her rock, punk, and hip-hop soul sounds. A Spellman graduate and self-professed leader of the “Young Soul Movement,” Kimberly’Nichole’s new album Yellow Brick Road will show everyone that her rising star is about to explode. SHABAZZ PALACES Seattle-based Shabazz Palaces has burst on to the Seattle music scene, burning packed houses to the ground with their diverse rhythms of global Black music. Led by Palaceer Lazaro and Ishmael Butler, New York should prepare for a new music hero. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/17/weeksville-heritage-center-garden-party-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100707T152543 LAST-MODIFIED:20100707T152543 UID:3340@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Brooklyn! AFRICAN FESTIVAL w/ KONONO NO 1 DESCRIPTION:Our annual all-day celebration of African music, food and culture builds to an ecstatic crescendo with the distortion-fueled trance music of Congolese thumb-piano wizards Konono No. 1. Dakar heavyweights Omar Pene & Super Diamono, seminal figures in the birth of the modern Senegalese sound, add a jolt of energy to the proceedings, while the distinctive voice of Zimbabwean Afro-soul diva Chiwoniso, the pan-African reggae of Meta & The Cornerstones, and the festival horns and drums from Haiti’s Djarara bring other unique flavors to the day. The African Festival is presented with support from The South African Consulate General. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/african-festival-with-konono-no-1 LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/07/celebrate-brooklyn-african-festival-w-konono-no-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100707T122748 LAST-MODIFIED:20100707T122748 UID:3344@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Valerie June & Kameron Corvet Live at Weeksville DESCRIPTION: VALERIE JUNE Valerie June is a true original and an emerging star in the Memphis music scene. A self-taught guitar and banjo player, composer and troubadour of heartbreak ballads, folk songs, spirituals, soul-stirring blues and what she calls “Organic Moonshine Roots Music.” Valerie seeks to preserve traditional music. KAMERON CORVET The Cincinnati-born, Atlanta-based singer/songwriter gained international recognition with his first release Sayingthings in 2006. His mix of smooth soul and thoughtful lyrics combine the sweet sultry vocals of Maxwell and the literary class of Sting. Just back from a tour of France, Kameron Corvet, proves that there is always room in rock music for a young man with soulful vocals and compelling lyricism. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/07/valerie-june-kameron-corvet-live-at-weeksville-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100707T100238 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161257 UID:3311@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MoCADA Exhibition: 'Aint I A Woman' DESCRIPTION: This group exhibition offers contemporary artistic depictions of women of African descent, focusing specifically on their interiority. Rather than examining women through the objectivity of their bodies, the artists portray African Diasporan women as active participants in their own visual representations. Ain’t I A Woman features works in painting, video, installation and mixed media by damali abrams, Eric Alugas, Kimberly Becoat, Priscila De Carvalho, Andrea Chung, Elizabeth Colomba, William Mwazi, Kenya (Robinson), Phoenix Savage and Francis Simeni. Taking its title from the 1885 speech given by orator and activist Sojourner Truth, this exhibition attempts to move the conversation toward the intellectual, emotional and spiritual components in the lives of women of African descent. In addition, each featured artist is paired with an African female poet, selected from The Heinemann Book of African Women’s Poetry and uses the poets’ literary works as inspiration. The exhibition curator, Kimberli Gant, also adds a participatory component. Every visitor will receive a card to answer questions on their own perspectives of women of African descent. The finished cards will be placed on one of the gallery walls for others to view and contemplate for the duration of the exhibition. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/07/mocada-exhibition-aint-i-a-woman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100704T101526 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T161235 UID:3231@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Soul Summit DESCRIPTION: The Soul Summit Music Festival is an event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoons, 3pm-8pm from the second Sunday in July through the last week in August. The Festival is always free and open to the public and showcases various types of artists including Djs, Bands, Dance Companies, Fashion designers, Filmmakers and Photographers just to name a few.  Come out for the fun during the warm summer months. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/07/04/soul-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T132741 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T132741 UID:2735@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Labor Day Parade DESCRIPTION: Date: September, Labor Day Time: 11:00am till 6:00pm Description of Event or offering: Held yearly on Labor Day, the Carnival is accompanied by concerts and events at the Brooklyn Museum and other contributing MAS Band venues throughout Brooklyn. The Carnival is a vibrant display of West Indian Culture through food, costumes and music. As the largest Carnival in the United States, it offers attendees and participants a brilliant and mesmerizing experience of elaborately designed costumes, illustrating beauty and pageantry.  There are many masqueraders and huge sound trucks, some with live performances. Also, the service roads feature a unique variety of vendors selling West Indian food, art, books, clothing, art, jewelry, and much more. You have not experienced Brooklyn, until you have experienced Carnival! Public Transportation Offering: 3, 4 Train to Utica Avenue-CROWN HEIGHTS, (Beginning of Parade)   2,3 Train to Grand Army Plaza-Prospect Park (End of Parade) Cost: FREE LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/labor-day-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T132157 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T132157 UID:2729@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Weeksville Garden Party: A Food and Music Festival DESCRIPTION: Date: Every Saturday in the month of July Time: All shows begin at 6:00pm, gates open at 5:00pm Description of Event or offering: The Weeksville Garden Party is a food and music series that takes place every Saturday in July at the height of the summer harvest. This cutting edge concert series takes place every Saturday evening in July. Enjoy live music, delicious food by carefully selected New York City vendors. This event kicks off on July 10 with Weeksville’s third annual 5th of July Celebration which commemorates the end of slavery in New York State. Cost: FREE Website: www.weeksvillesociety.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/the-weeksville-garden-party-a-food-and-music-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T131115 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T131115 UID:2721@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Being Bushified! DESCRIPTION:[gallery] Date: June 19, 2010 Time: 7 pm Description: Formerly known as the Great Room Series, Being Bushified! introduces you to the Urban Bush Women way and brings you into our community through dance, workshops, conversations, and films that show what a great impact dance has on health & wellness, education, communities, individuals, and innovation Cost: FREE Website: www.urbanbushwomen.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/being-bushified/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T125554 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T125554 UID:2697@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Restoration Rocks Music Festival! DESCRIPTION: Date: Second Saturday of October Time: 12:30-5:30 Price: Free Description: Restoration's Center for Arts and Culture (CUC) is the umbrella organization for dynamic, high qualityand multifaceted cultural programming in Central Brooklyn and is home to the Billie Holiday Theatre, Skylight Gallery and The Restoration Dance Theatre. The Restoration Rocks Music Festival is a free outdoor event featuring several Brooklyn's hippest, hottest LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/restoration-rocks-music-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T121703 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T121703 UID:2693@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:The Annual COAR Concert DESCRIPTION: Annual COAR Concert Date: The weekend of Juneteenth (June 19th) Time: 3:30 pm Description of Event or offering: Purelements COAR (Center of Artistic Refinement) concert is the culminating event of the Purelements' School.  Students train with Purelements' teaching artists for 10 months studying multiple forms of professional Dance and Music. As they exit the year; each student is required to demonstrate their comprehension of classes with a completed piece (that is choreographed or arranged by their instructor) that will be showcased during their annual end of year concert. The ages range from 3 - 21. Cost: $20.00 LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/the-annual-coar-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T121155 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T121155 UID:2688@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Noel Pointer Foundation Year End Concert DESCRIPTION: Date: Every June Time: 6:00pm till 8:00pm Description of Event or offering: The event is an annual recital in which all of the patrons and students of the Noel Pointer Foundation can perform and demonstrate what they have learned throughout the year.  This event is prestigious, as the students are privileged to play in Brooklyn Borough Hall. Cost: Please refer to their website for more information Tel: 718-230-4825 Website: www.npsom.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/annual-event-year-end-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T115742 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T115742 UID:2681@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Founder's Day Garden Party DESCRIPTION: Date: 4th Sunday of the month of June Time: 4-8pm Price: $40 Description: The Magnolia Earth Tree Center remembers and pays tribute to its founder, Hattie Carthan through the Founder's Day annual Garden Party. The community of Bedford Stuyvesant celebrates through a day of art, jazz, food and environmental activities that promote a greener community. Each year, the organizers of the Garden Party present an individual with the prestigious Hattie Carthan Founder's Award for exxemplary service to improving the environment. Proceeds from this event support annual educational programming at the Center. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/founders-day-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100617T112234 LAST-MODIFIED:20100617T112234 UID:2668@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Annual Fulton Art Fair DESCRIPTION: Date: First & Second Weekends of August (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Time: 12-6pm Description of Event or offering: Fulton Art Fair’s annual major exhibit is held outdoors in Fulton Park.  A designated landmark in Brooklyn, the park lends itself well to the presentation of fine arts and performances from local Brooklyn musicians within a comfortable, complementary blend of art and nature.  Master artists such as Otto Neals, Karl McIntosh, Bob Carter, Violet Chandler and Miriam Francis to name a few are regular exhibitors at this historic exhibition. The Fulton Art fair is a pinnacle part of Brooklyn’s art scene in Bedford Stuyvesant! Cross Streets: Between Stuyvesant and Lewis Avenues Cost: FREE LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/17/annual-fulton-art-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T223346 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T223346 UID:2179@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Make Music New York! DESCRIPTION:Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts 4pm – 7pm Free to the public Now in its fourth year, Make Music New York, “the largest music event ever to grace New York”, is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Join MoCADA for a free evening of neo soul music in the Museum’s elegant garden area. Location: 80 Hanson Place, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Corner of South Portland) Directions: C Train to Atlantic Avenue 2,3,4,5,Q,B, LIRR to Atlantic Avenue N,R,M,D to Pacific Street Tel: 718.230.0492, ext. 116 Email: sc@mocada.org Website: www.mocada.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/make-music-new-york/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T222954 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T222954 UID:2174@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:1st Anniversary Summer Solstice DESCRIPTION: Adriala Gallery 6pm – 8pm Free to the public Last year Brian and Arlette Williams converted their two-car garage into an amazing art gallery for the community. Come out and celebrate their new “Photo Healing” Exhibition and Book with live music, refreshments and a Brooklyn martial arts demonstration. Location: 57 Putnam Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Corner of Irving Place) Directions: C,S Train to Franklin Avenue Tel: 646.208.8214 Email: photohealing@gmail.com Website: www.adrialagallery.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/1st-anniversary-summer-solstice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T214613 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T214613 UID:2162@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Restaurant Night in Fort Greene DESCRIPTION: Madiba Restaurant 6pm – 8pm $5 for Soul of Brooklyn drink, $30 for Pre-Fixed Menu (includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert)Join Madiba for a South African experience in Brooklyn, New York. To celebrate the launch of Soul of Brooklyn they have created a Soul of Brooklyn Drink for $5 and a Pre-Fixed Menu that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $30.00 (taxes and gratuity not included). Location: 195 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205-4005 Directions: C Train to Lafayette Avenue Tel: 718.855.9190 Website: www.madibarestaurant.com EN Restaurant & Bar 6:30pm – 8:30pm $5 for Soul of Brooklyn drink, $30 for Pre-Fixed Menu Join EN in their elegantly African inspired designed restaurant for an authentic Nigerian Fusion experience in Brooklyn, New York. To celebrate the launch of Soul of Brooklyn, they have created a Soul of Brooklyn Drink for $5 and a Pre-Fixed Menu that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $30 (taxes and gratuity not included). Location: 126 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Directions: C Train to Lafayette Avenue Tel: 347.725.3565 Bati 7pm – 9pm 10% off the total cost of your dining experience Join Bati for a quaint and intimate Ethiopian experience “Brooklyn style”. To celebrate the launch of Soul of Brooklyn they are offering a 10% discount off of your entire meal. Location: 747 Fulton Street Brooklyn, Directions: C Train to Lafayette Avenue 2,3,4,5,Q,B,LIRR to Atlantic Avenue N,R,M,D to Pacific Street Tel: (718) 797- 9696 Email: www.batikitchen.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/restaurant-night-in-fort-greene/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T213438 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T213438 UID:2156@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Carol’s Daughter Mini Facial Event DESCRIPTION: Carol’s Daughter 3pm – 7pm Free and open to the public Join Carol’s Daughter as they offer “Mini Soul of Brooklyn Facials” using their skin care line, “Gentle”. This event is open to both males and females. There will be a live DJ and refreshments. Location: 1 South Elliott Place (Corner of Dekalb Ave.) Brooklyn, NY 11217 Directions: 2,3,4,5,Q,B,LIRR to Atlantic Avenue N,R,M,D to Pacific Street Tel: 718.596.1862 Website: www.carolsdaughter.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/carol%e2%80%99s-daughter-mini-facial-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T204359 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T204359 UID:2124@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Artcurian Gallery presents “Artists Speaking for the Spirits” Part 2 DESCRIPTION: In February 2010, forty African Diaspora Master Artists from all over New York City collaborated to create one of the most exquisite large scale exhibitions ever! Join us for an intriguing evening as local poets read original works in response to the mural-sized paintings in the “Artists Speaking for the Spirits” exhibition. LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/poets-respond-to-%e2%80%9cartists-speaking-for-the-spirits%e2%80%9d-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100615T203548 LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T203548 UID:2102@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Fort Greene Festival DESCRIPTION: The Soul of Brooklyn is proud to be one of the sponsors for this year’s Fort Greene Festival. Attracting thousands of people to one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated neighborhoods, Fort Greene Festival presented, by iSee Promotions and Ajile Turner Scholarship Fund, celebrates the cultures, cuisine, and artistic diversity of Brooklyn. Live performances include Common, Soulive, Soul Mafia, Shae Fiol, Deep, Stacie Aamon, Gordon Chambers, and many others. Over 50 restaurants, a film screening, and shopping are other features of the day long affair. Location: Fort Greene Park (Enter at Dekalb Ave and Washington Park) Brooklyn, New York 11217 Directions: C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, R, Q, B to DeKalb Avenue, 2, 3, 4, 5, D, N to Atlantic Avenue. Email: fgreenefest@gmail.com Website: www.fortgreenefest.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/15/2102/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T011837 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T011837 UID:2010@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Holiday Art Auction DESCRIPTION:  For over twenty five years, one of Mr. Dorsey’s favorite events has been the Annual Holiday Art Auction that provides toys for children and medical equipment for the ill. Each year, master, mid career and emerging artists donate works of art to the lively auction, which is a favorite amongst collectors who are eager to bid on a work of art by some of the finest artists in New York at prices way below market value. December / Call for exact dates and times / Free LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/holiday-art-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T011511 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T011511 UID:2003@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Remembering: Lest We Forget DESCRIPTION: “Remembering…” is a Theatrical multimedia presentation exploring the historical accounts of the Middle Passage, Slavery, and Emancipation. Inspired by “The Maafa Suite,” from St. Paul’s Baptist Church, it incorporates images by Tom Feelings, music by Phil Hamilton, spoken word and African Drumming. Conceived, choreographed and directed by Artistic Director, Jamel Gaines, it is one of Brooklyn’s most memorable annual performances. February / www.creativeoutletdance.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/remembering-lest-we-forget/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T011010 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T011010 UID:1994@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival DESCRIPTION: The Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival held every April, known as Jazz Appreciation Month is the longest continuous running festival dedicated to jazz in New York City. Programming for the festival includes panel discussions, youth activities, photography exhibits, Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Induction Awards Ceremony and performances by local and international acclaimed artists. Performances happen throughout the entire Borough of Brooklyn. A few of the jazz greats that have performed with CBJC include Pharaoh Sanders, Randy Weston and Jeff King. April / Ticket prices vary / www.centralbrooklynjazzconsortium.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/central-brooklyn-jazz-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T010514 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T010514 UID:1987@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:BAM Dance Africa DESCRIPTION: Dance Africa, BAM’s longest running program has evolved into a high-spirited Memorial Day Weekend tradition that brings together the entire community. This celebration, centered around the dance performances in the Opera House, also includes DanceAfrica master classes; the popular outdoor DanceAfrica Bazaar with vendors offering crafts, food, fashion, as well as outdoor performers; an art display at MoCADA; a film series at BAM Rose Cinemas; and a dance party at BAMcafé with live music. May, Memorial Day Weekend / 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217-1486 (cross street, Ashland Place) LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/bam-dance-africa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T005958 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T005958 UID:1981@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:ARTBIZKIDZ Yearly Art Show & Sale DESCRIPTION: Every year, Brooklyn Arts Incubator organizes a culminating art exhibition of the incredible work of art created from the ARTBIZKIDZ program. Professional teaching artists work with students throughout the academic year to create works of art in mediums ranging from ceramics and painting to jewelry making and wearable art. Through a partnership with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, students also learn how to package and market their works of art for sale. This is an ideal opportunity to purchase a work of art by future art greats. Every June / Brooklyn High School for the Performing Arts 345 DEAN STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11217 LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/artbizkidz-yearly-art-show-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T004927 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T004927 UID:1964@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Festival DESCRIPTION: Adriala’s summer solstice festival celebrates the opening of Adriala Gallery and the Summer Solstice, which is the day of the year with the longest period of sunlight. The Gallery owners of Adriala Gallery organize an evening of local art, music, performances and local cuisine to recognize the healing power of art and nature. June 21st / FREE / www.adrialagallery.com LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/summer-solstice-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20100614T001846 LAST-MODIFIED:20100614T001846 UID:1950@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:Live and Outspoken DESCRIPTION: LIVE AND OUTSPOKEN is a new Annual series featuring live music, theatrical readings, dance, and provocative interviews and conversations. Each event offers insights into the methods, lives, artistry and social concerns of some of the leading performance innovators, as well as some of the rising stars making their marks on contemporary performing arts. The event takes place in venues throughout Brooklyn, New York and has included international giants such as Hugh Masakela and local Masters such as Ronald K. Brown. May / Ticket prices vary / www.651arts.org LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2010/06/14/live-spoken-word/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130619T123244 CREATED:20090407T183128 LAST-MODIFIED:20090407T183128 UID:304@http://soulofbrooklyn.com SUMMARY:MoCADA KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy DESCRIPTION: Date: Every Friday Night in the Month of August Time: 7:30pm Description of Event or offering: The KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy is a favorite event for families as MoCADA screens children friendly films focused on the African Diaspora under the stars in Fulton Park.  The Festival always culminates with a screening of the The Wiz starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Children and adults come dressed as their favorite Wiz character and ease on down the yellow brick road as they sing and dance to all of the classic tunes from this timeless masterpiece. Address including cross street and neighborhood: Fulton Park, Fulton Street (Between Stuyvesant and Lewis Avenues, BEDFORD STUYVESANT, Brooklyn 11233) Public Transportation Offering: A or C Train to Utica Avenue Cost: FREE LOCATION: URL:http://soulofbrooklyn.com/blog/2009/04/07/kidflix-film-festival-of-bed-stuy/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR