Tag: entertainment

The Feast of Santa Rosalia is back in Bensonhurst for 11 days of food and festivities

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Aug. 16, 2024 By Natalie Dahan The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25.  The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American…

Brooklynites bring sustainability and creativity together at 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival

The 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival celebrated art and nature during the event on July 27.

Aug. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille The 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, a nature-inspired arts celebration, welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend to explore Broadway Stages’ 24,000-square-foot green roof, listen to music, and see how the natural world and the artistic world often coincide and interact.  Attendees chose between guided nature walks and…

PHOTOS | Bay Ridge beats the heat with first Summer Stroll on Third of 2024

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille

Summer heat couldn’t keep Bay Ridge residents from hitting the streets for the first Summer Stroll on Third Avenue of 2024 on July 19. Families, couples and friends took a collective sigh of relief as the street festival kicked off with musical performances, popular food vendors, games and entertainment for all.

Sunshine and sandcastles abound as Brooklyn’s beaches open for summer season

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May. 28, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann

With sunshine abound and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, Saturday certainly felt like the start of summer as thousands flocked to Coney Island to kick off Memorial Day weekend and celebrate the opening of the city’s beaches for the summer.